10 Best Quotes Of Ric Flair's Career
Ric Flair is one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, and he is someone who was great in the ring but even better on the microphone. The Nature Boy was naturally charismatic, and he spoke passionately every time he got the chance, which led to some of the most memorable promos of all time.
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Flair would always make sure people remembered what he had to say, which was a testament to him as a performer. Whether it was ahead of a title match, a hot feud, or just Ric Flair being his charismatic self, he created some iconic quotes that fans still remember to this day.
10 "I Was Born With A Golden Spoon In My Mouth"
Ric Flair never had any problem holding back with his confidence in the promo and this iconic promo is an example of that. The Nature Boy spoke confidently about how he was born with a golden spoon, showcasing the arrogance he had.
Flair is one of few wrestlers who were able to have that level of confidence and make it work, which is one of the reasons why he was such an iconic professional wrestler.
9 "Bischoff, You Turn The Camera Off & I'll Be Naked When You Come Back"
During his time in WCW, Ric Flair ended up in a feud with Eric Bischoff, which led to a classic promo and an amazing segment. During an interview with Mene Gene Okerlund, a passionate Flair stripped down to just his underwear, stating he'd give up everything for a match with him.
It's one of Flair's most iconic promos, but when Mean Gene pushed to head to commercial, Flair made it clear that would be a bad call. The Nature Boy stated he'd be naked when the cameras came back if he did that, giving a great ultimatum to the WCW boss.
8 "You're Standing In Front Of God"
Ric Flair's TNA run certainly had its downfalls, but his feud with Jay Lethal was a true highlight. While their famous back-and-forth exchange where they copy each other is well known, it was later on when things got more serious that Flair delivered an amazing line.
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He made it clear to Jay Lethal that he was standing in front of God, showcasing how much confidence and self-belief the Nature Boy had. It was a fantastic line and one that summed up Flair perfectly.
7 "It's Not Cool, It's Pathetic"
A throwaway backstage segment might not mean much to most wrestlers, but with the right people, it can create television gold. That's what happened with Carlito and Ric Flair when Carlito was walking out of the arena to not watch the main event.
There was reportedly some reality to this situation, which only made the segment greater as Ric cut down the young talent for not having the passion. It was an excellent promo from an old-timer, not wanting to see arrogant young stars take his spot.
6 "You Can Ride Space Mountain All Night Long"
The oldest ride with the longest line, Ric Flair comparing himself to a Disneyland ride might seem like a strange analogy, but it's one that always worked. Flair was a notorious flirt within his promos, and that's something that added to his character.
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He compared himself to Space Mountain because the classic rollercoaster remains the most popular ride at Disney, despite it being an older ride. That's something that has always remained true with Flair, and because it's so funny, it works perfectly for him.
5 "Diamonds Are Forever, & So Am I"
This is another iconic quote from Ric Flair's career and came at a time when he was riding high with confidence. On an episode of NWA World Championship Wrestling, Flair headed into his jet and let the world know that he is forever.
Comparing himself to a diamond is something that worked perfectly for his character, making him seem like one of the most confident people around, which is what worked well for him.
4 "Limousine Riding..."
We all know how this one goes, Ric Flair is a limousine riding, jet flying, kiss stealing, son of a gun, and this is, without doubt, one of his most iconic quotes. It's one that he would say countless times throughout his career, but each time he did it would always get a reaction.
His iconic lines would always bring the fans joy, getting a massive reaction, and rightfully so. This quote summed up his confident character and really drove his mindset, which is what made him so great.
3 "With A Tear In My Eye"
Ric Flair's 1992 Royal Rumble victory still stands as one of the greatest of all time, and his post-match interview with Mean Gene Okerlund created an iconic promo to go along with it.
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Flair spoke from the heart, stating that with a tear in his eye, he captured the top prize, going on to claim the WWE Championship is the only title that matters. It's an amazing promo, and this quote is one that has stuck with him throughout his career.
2 "Woo!"
It might not be a lengthy promo or something that he said to a great rival, but the "Woo!" is one of the most iconic phrases in professional wrestling. It's something that has even gone past just wrestling and into the mainstream, proving how popular the phrase is.
Ric Flair screaming the phrase after promos or during matches is something that became a huge deal. The fact that it is still yelled out by fans now, at every single wrestling show around the world proves what an iconic quote this one is.
1 "To Be The Man, You've Got To Beat The Man"
While other wrestlers have gone on to claim they're 'The Man,' the Nature Boy did it first, and he did it the best. Ric Flair would often tell people this iconic line, and it's one that worked out amazingly.
Flair truly believed he was the top star in the industry, and that confidence oozed out of him and allowed fans to buy into everything he did. It instantly got to the heads of his opponents and allowed Flair to appear as the number one star to the fans.
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