Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Ric Flair. A timeline of obstacles and growth.
Ric Flair, born Richard Morgan Fliehr, is a highly celebrated, now-retired American professional wrestler. Often considered the greatest of all time by peers and journalists, his career spanned an impressive 50 years. Flair's wrestling persona was characterized by his flamboyant style, signature 'Wooo!' catchphrase, and in-ring performances. He achieved significant success, winning numerous championships across various wrestling promotions, solidifying his legacy as a wrestling icon.
On October 4, 1975, Ric Flair was involved in a serious plane crash in Wilmington, North Carolina, which nearly ended his career. He broke his back in three places.
On April 27, 1978, Ric Flair challenged for the NWA United National Championship, but was unsuccessful.
In April 1998, Ric Flair disappeared from WCW television due to a lawsuit filed by Eric Bischoff.
In 2002, Ric Flair was involved in the infamous "Plane Ride from Hell", accused of inappropriate behavior towards flight attendants, leading to a lawsuit that was settled out of court.
In December 2005, arrest warrants were issued for Ric Flair after a road rage incident in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he allegedly grabbed a motorist by the neck and damaged his vehicle. He was charged with two misdemeanors.
In February 2008, Ric Flair wrestled Mr. Kennedy and William Regal in Japan, with the stipulation that he would retire if he lost either match.
In July 2008, Ric Flair Finance filed for bankruptcy.
Following Ric Flair's debut in TNA, Ring of Honor (ROH) filed a lawsuit in 2010, alleging that Flair owed them over $40,000 and had not appeared at several contractually obligated events. The lawsuit was never resolved.
On January 25, 2011, Ric Flair reportedly pulled out of TNA's Maximum Wooo! tour of Europe mid–tour after monetary disputes.
In May 2011, a warrant for Ric Flair's arrest was issued for being held in contempt of court for violating the terms of his settlement with Highspots Inc. regarding the NWA World Heavyweight Championship belt.
In September 2011, during the match with Sting, Ric Flair tore his left triceps on a superplex spot, sidelining him indefinitely from in-ring action.
In April 2012, Ric Flair tried to have his TNA contract terminated, which led to TNA filing a lawsuit against WWE for contract tampering.
On March 29, 2013, Ric Flair's son Reid died from a drug overdose of heroin, Xanax, and a muscle relaxant.
In 2016, Ric Flair stated that continuing to wrestle in TNA was the "number one" regret of his career.
On August 14, 2017, Ric Flair underwent surgery in Georgia to remove an obstructive piece of his bowel, which led to various complications, including kidney failure and the need for dialysis treatment.
In 2021, the allegations from the "Plane Ride from Hell" were discussed on the Canadian documentary series Dark Side of the Ring, leading to Ric Flair releasing a statement denying the accusations and his removal from the WWE's intro signature.
On July 31, 2022, Ric Flair suffered a heart attack during his final wrestling match.
On October 26, 2024, Sebastian Kidder, Ric Flair's stepson, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, committing suicide.
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