Ric Flair's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Ric Flair.

Ric Flair, born Richard Morgan Fliehr, is a highly celebrated and now retired American professional wrestler. He's broadly recognized as one of wrestling's all-time greats, with a career that extended for half a century. Flair achieved significant success and acclaim in the professional wrestling world.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

January 1976: Return to Wrestling

In January 1976, Ric Flair returned to the ring just three months after a near-fatal plane crash, resuming his feud with Wahoo McDaniel.

November 26, 1987: Flair regains NWA World Heavyweight Championship at Starrcade

On November 26, 1987, Ric Flair regained the NWA World Heavyweight Championship from Ron Garvin at WCW's first pay-per-view event, Starrcade, held in Chicago.

May 7, 1989: Flair defeats Steamboat to regain the NWA World Heavyweight Championship

On May 7, 1989, at WrestleWar, Ric Flair regained the NWA World Heavyweight Championship from Ricky Steamboat. This match was voted 1989's "Match of the Year" by Pro Wrestling Illustrated.

January 11, 1991: Flair regains NWA World Heavyweight Championship from Sting

On January 11, 1991, after Sting was unmasked as The Black Scorpion at Starrcade in 1990, Ric Flair regained the NWA World Heavyweight Championship from Sting.

May 19, 1991: Flair defeats Fujinami to reclaim the NWA World Heavyweight Championship

On May 19, 1991, at SuperBrawl I in St. Petersburg, Florida, Ric Flair defeated Tatsumi Fujinami to reclaim the NWA World Heavyweight Championship and retain the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.

1992: WrestleMania Headliner

In 1992, Ric Flair co-headlined WrestleMania after winning that year's Royal Rumble, marking a significant achievement in his career.

December 1995: WCW World Heavyweight Championship Win at Starrcade

In December 1995 at Starrcade, Ric Flair won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Flair defeated Lex Luger and Sting by countout and then defeated Randy Savage with help from the Four Horsemen, marking a significant milestone in his career.

September 14, 1998: Surprise Return and Reformation of the Four Horsemen

On September 14, 1998, Ric Flair made a surprise return to WCW television and ceremoniously reformed the Four Horsemen with Steve McMichael, Dean Malenko, and Chris Benoit.

November 19, 2001: Return to WWF as Co-Owner

On November 19, 2001, Ric Flair made a return to the WWF on Raw following the end of the "WCW/ECW Invasion," taking on the on-screen role of co-owner of the WWF.

January 20, 2002: Street Fight Win Against Vince McMahon at Royal Rumble

On January 20, 2002, at the Royal Rumble, Ric Flair defeated Vince McMahon in a Street Fight.

June 2003: Win Over Shawn Michaels at Bad Blood

In June 2003 at Bad Blood, Ric Flair defeated Shawn Michaels after Randy Orton struck Michaels with a chair.

January 2004: World Tag Team Championship Defense at Royal Rumble

In January 2004 at the Royal Rumble, Ric Flair and Batista successfully defended the World Tag Team Championship against the Dudley Boyz in a tables match.

February 2004: World Tag Team Championship Defense with Batista

In February 2004, Ric Flair successfully defended the World Tag Team Championship with Batista against The Dudley Boyz twice.

November 5, 2006: World Tag Team Championship Win at Cyber Sunday

On November 5, 2006, at Cyber Sunday, Ric Flair and Roddy Piper captured the World Tag Team Championship from the Spirit Squad.

November 26, 2006: Sole Survivor at Survivor Series

On November 26, 2006, at Survivor Series, Ric Flair was the sole survivor of a match against the Spirit Squad, teaming with Ron Simmons, Dusty Rhodes, and Sgt. Slaughter.

March 29, 2008: WWE Hall of Fame Induction

On March 29, 2008, Ric Flair was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2008, with Triple H doing the honors.

2008: WWE Hall of Fame Induction

In 2008, Ric Flair was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame for his individual career, marking a significant recognition of his contributions to professional wrestling.

March 31, 2012: Second WWE Hall of Fame Induction

On March 31, 2012, Ric Flair was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame for the second time, as part of The Four Horsemen, becoming the first two-time inductee.

2012: Second WWE Hall of Fame Induction

In 2012, Ric Flair was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame for a second time as a member of The Four Horsemen, further solidifying his legacy in professional wrestling.