Ric Flair: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Ric Flair, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Richard Morgan Fliehr was born in Memphis, Tennessee on February 25, 1949, and he is currently 75 years old.

Ric Flair was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008 as an individual, in 2012 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Four Horsemen), in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2008 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2006 as part of the Modern Era wing.

Ric Flair Profile Index

Profile Info

Gender Male
Real Name Richard Morgan Fliehr
Ring Names
- Ric Flair ( December 10, 1972 - Present)
Born February 25, 1949 (age 75)
Nationality United States
Birth Place Memphis, Tennessee
Billed From
- Charlotte, North Carolina
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight
- 243 lbs (110 kg)
Nicknames The Nature Boy; The Dirtiest Player In The Game; Stylin' and Profilin'; The Wrestling God; The Man; Naitch

Career History

Roles
- Ambassador ( November 2, 2023 - July 12, 2024)
- Manager ( November 2, 2023 - March 3, 2024)
- Part Time Wrestler ( July 31, 2022 - July 31, 2022)
- Ambassador ( December 17, 2012 - August 2, 2021)
- Manager ( January 5, 2021 - February 15, 2021)
- Manager ( June 15, 2020 - August 10, 2020)
- Manager ( November 30, 2015 - May 23, 2016)
- Part Time Wrestler ( November 21, 2009 - December 3, 2012)
- Ambassador ( April 5, 2009 - May 30, 2009)
- Wrestler ( December 10, 1972 - March 30, 2008)
- President ( November 19, 2001 - June 10, 2002)
- President ( December 28, 1998 - July 19, 1999)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
Promotion AEW	November 2, 2023	July 12, 2024
Promotion WWE	December 17, 2012	August 2, 2021
Promotion WWEBrand Raw	January 4, 2021	February 15, 2021
Promotion WWEBrand Raw	June 15, 2020	August 10, 2020
Promotion TNA	January 4, 2010	May 11, 2012
Promotion ROH	March 13, 2009	May 30, 2009
Promotion WWEBrand Raw	November 26, 2007	June 2, 2009
Promotion WWEBrand SmackDown	June 11, 2007	November 25, 2007
Promotion WWEBrand Raw	March 25, 2002	June 10, 2007
Promotion WWF	November 18, 2001	March 24, 2002
Promotion WCW	February 20, 1993	March 21, 2001
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	April 29, 1995	September 21, 1996
Promotion WWF	September 9, 1991	February 10, 1993
Promotion SWS	April 16, 1992	April 28, 1992
Promotion NWA	May 13, 1974	September 8, 1991
Promotion WCW	November 21, 1988	August 8, 1991
Promotion JCP	May 13, 1974	November 20, 1988
Promotion UWF	May 28, 1987	December 5, 1987
Promotion CWF	September 8, 1981	September 22, 1987
Promotion CSW	September 17, 1981	December 7, 1986
Promotion SECW	November 11, 1981	September 22, 1986
Promotion AWA	November 15, 1984	March 31, 1986
Promotion SLWC	March 7, 1980	January 1, 1986
Promotion MSW	August 24, 1984	December 18, 1985
Promotion WCCW	April 19, 1982	October 28, 1985
Promotion AJPWBrand Heavyweight	October 6, 1981	October 23, 1985
Promotion GAC	April 7, 1985	October 11, 1985
Promotion GCW	April 4, 1981	June 9, 1984
Promotion CSP	December 20, 1981	December 18, 1983
Promotion GCW	July 22, 1977	December 25, 1979
Promotion SLWC	January 6, 1978	February 23, 1979
Promotion WSS	August 18, 1977	October 28, 1977
Promotion AWA	December 10, 1972	May 7, 1974
Promotion IWE	June 18, 1973	July 15, 1973

Images History

Feb 2019
Jan 2010
Nov 2001
Apr 1995
Sep 1991
May 1974

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	from	to
Face	November 2, 2023	March 3, 2024
Heel	January 11, 2021	February 15, 2021
Face	August 10, 2020	January 10, 2021
Heel	June 15, 2020	August 9, 2020
Face	November 28, 2016	June 14, 2020
Heel	January 4, 2016	November 27, 2016
Face	December 17, 2012	January 3, 2016
Heel	November 21, 2009	May 11, 2012
Face	June 27, 2005	November 20, 2009
Heel	September 22, 2002	June 26, 2005
Face	November 18, 2001	September 21, 2002
Heel	March 14, 1999	November 17, 2001
Face	July 7, 1996	March 13, 1999
Heel	May 23, 1994	July 6, 1996
Tweener	April 1, 1994	May 22, 1994
Heel	July 26, 1986	March 31, 1994
Face	December 10, 1972	July 25, 1986

Finishers
- Figure-four Leglock ( December 10, 1972 - December 3, 2012)
- Diving Knee Drop ( December 10, 1972 - May 7, 1974)
Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Dawn" section of the tone poem "Also Sprach Zarathustra" by Richard Strauss - Single ( May 13, 1974 - Present)
- Theme Song "Immortal" by Dale Oliver - with Immortal - Team ( February 14, 2011 - April 15, 2012)
- Theme Song "Fortune 4" by Dale Oliver - with Fortune - Team ( June 17, 2010 - February 17, 2011)
- Theme Song "Line in the Sand" by Motörhead - with Evolution - Team ( January 20, 2003 - October 3, 2005)
- Theme Song "Horsemen" by Jimmy Hart & Howard Helm - with The Four Horsemen - Team ( January 21, 1986 - May 17, 1999)
- Theme Song "Galaxy Express" by Ryoichi Kuniyoshi - Single ( October 6, 1981 - October 23, 1985)

Titles & Accomplishments

Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2008, Individual
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2012, Groups , The Four Horsemen
- NWA Hall of Fame - Year 2008, Individual
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2006, Modern Era
World Wrestling Entertainment
- 2 WWF Championship
- 1 WWE Intercontinental Championship
- 3 World Tag Team Championship (2 with Batista, 1 with Roddy Piper)
- 1 WWF Royal Rumble (1992)
World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
- 7 WCW World Heavyweight Championship
- 6 NWA/WCW United States Heavyweight Championship
National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions
- 2 NWA Mid-Atlantic Television Championship
- 3 NWA World Tag Team Championship (2 with Greg Valentine, 1 with Blackjack Mulligan)
World Championship Wrestling
- 2 WCW International World Heavyweight Championship
World Championship Wrestling, National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions
- 8 NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
- 3 NWA Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Championship
- 3 NWA Mid Atlantic Tag Team Championship (1 with Rip Hawk, 1 with Greg Valentine, 1 with Big John Studd)
St. Louis Wrestling Club
- 1 NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship
Other Accomplishments
- WWE Bronze Statue (2017)
- NWA Hall of Fame induction (class of 2008)
- St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2007)
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2013)
- WWE Slammy Award - Match of the Year (2008 - vs. Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania 24)
- 2° in the PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
- 3° in the PWI 500 (1991, 1992, 1994)
- PWI Wrestler of the Year (1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1992)
- PWI Feud of the Year (1988, 1990 - vs. Lex Luger)
- PWI Feud of the Year (1989 -vs. Terry Funk)
- PWI Match of the Year (1983 - vs. Harley Race, 06/10)
- PWI Match of the Year (1984 - vs. Kerry Von Erich at WCCW Parade of Champions 1)
- PWI Match of the Year (1986 - vs. Dusty Rhoedes, Steel Cage at The Great American Bash)
- PWI Match of the Year (1989 - vs. Ricky Steamboat, at WrestleWar)
- PWI Match of the Year (2008 - vs. Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXIV
- PWI Match of the Decade (2000-2009 - vs. Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXIV
- PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (1978, 1987)
- PWI Rookie of the Year (1975)
- PWI Stanley Weston Award Winner (2008)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
- WON Wrestler of the Year (1982–1986, 1989, 1990, 1992)
- WON Best Heel (1990)
- WON Best Interviews (1991, 1992, 1994)
- WON Hardest Worker (1982,1984-1988)
- WON Feud of the Year (1989 - vs. Terry Funk)
- WON Match of the Year (1983 - vs. Harley Race, Steel cage match at Starrcade; 1986 - vs. Barry Windham at Battle of the Belts II; 1988 - vs. Sting at Clash of the Champions I; 1989 - vs. Ricky Steamboat at Clash of the Champions VI)
- WON Most Charismatic (1980, 1982–1984, 1993)
- WON Most Outstanding (1986, 1987, 1989)
- WON Readers' Favorite Wrestler (1984–1993, 1996)

Teams & Relations

Tag Teams & Stables
- Immortal - Abyss / Chris Parks, Anarquia, Bubba Ray Dudley / Bully Ray, Christopher Daniels, Eric Bischoff, Frankie Kazarian, Garett Bischoff, Hernandez, Hulk Hogan, Jaxson Ryker / Gunner, Jeff Hardy, Jeff Jarrett, Karen Jarrett, Kurt Angle, Matt Hardy, Mr. Kennedy / Ken Anderson, Rob Terry, Robert Roode, Sarah Stock / Sarita, Scott Steiner, Tommy Dreamer, Zelina Vega / Rosita ( February 14, 2011 - April 15, 2012)
- Fortune - AJ Styles, Doug Williams, Frankie Kazarian, James Storm, Matt Morgan, Robert Roode ( June 17, 2010 - February 17, 2011)
- Evolution - Batista, Randy Orton, Triple H ( January 20, 2003 - October 3, 2005)
- The Magnificent Seven - Buff Bagwell, Jeff Jarrett, Lex Luger, Rick Steiner, Road Warrior Animal, Scott Steiner ( January 14, 2001 - March 21, 2001)
- The Millionaire's Club - Diamond Dallas Page, Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash / Diesel, Lex Luger, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Sid Vicious / Sycho Sid, Sting ( April 10, 2000 - July 9, 2000)
- Team Package - Lex Luger ( February 15, 2000 - April 24, 2000)
- The Four Horsemen - Arn Anderson, Chris Benoit, Dean Malenko, Steve McMichael / Mongo ( September 14, 1998 - May 17, 1999)
- The Four Horsemen - Arn Anderson, Brian Pillman, Chris Benoit, Debra, Jeff Jarrett, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Steve McMichael / Mongo, Woman ( October 16, 1995 - September 15, 1997)
- Alliance to End Hulkamania - Arn Anderson, Brian Pillman, Haku / Meng, Jimmy Hart, Kevin Sullivan, Lex Luger, Miss Elizabeth, The Barbarian, Woman, Zeus , The Ultimate Solution ( February 24, 1996 - March 24, 1996)
- The Four Horsemen - Arn Anderson, Paul Roma ( May 23, 1993 - October 11, 1993)
- The Four Horsemen - Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Ole Anderson, Sid Vicious / Sycho Sid, Sting, Woman ( October 18, 1989 - February 24, 1991)
- Yamasaki Corporation - Barry Windham, Butch Reed, Hiro Matsuda, Michael Hayes , Kendall Windham ( February 27, 1989 - May 25, 1989)
- The Four Horsemen - Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, J.J. Dillon, Lex Luger, Ole Anderson, Tully Blanchard ( January 21, 1986 - February 10, 1989)
- Ric Flair & Greg Valentine - Greg Valentine ( November 12, 1982 - February 20, 1983)
- Ric Flair & Blackjack Mulligan - Blackjack Mulligan ( July 28, 1979 - August 15, 1981)
- Ric Flair & Greg Valentine - Greg Valentine ( October 5, 1976 - March 4, 1979)
- Ric Flair & Blackjack Mulligan - Blackjack Mulligan ( February 3, 1976 - November 26, 1977)
- Ric Flair & Rip Hawk - Rip Hawk ( May 27, 1974 - December 2, 1974)
Managers
Managed Wrestlers AJ Styles, Batista, Charlotte Flair, Frankie Kazarian, Lacey Evans, Randy Orton, Sting, The Miz, Triple H
Family
- Charlotte Flair - Daughter
- David Flair - Son
- Andrade - Son-in-law

Ric Flair Games Appearances (42)

WWE Main Series (15/24)

Other Games (27)

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GHOST · 5 months ago
I read that their dealership with AEW is over now (can't be sure if it's true or not)
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Anthony Flair · 1 years ago
New picture plis
Also a son named David Flair was a wrestler
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  @Anthony Flair You'll be seeing David on here very soon!
  
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GHOST · 1 years ago
I think Ric Flair will be appearing regularly in AEW
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Shiny · 1 years ago
His real name is Fred Phillips.
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  Jake Runyon · 1 years ago
  
  @Shiny That's his birth name. His legal name is Richard Fliehr.
  
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natedogg · 2 years ago
i know ric flair was a heel in 1986 to 1994
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Natedogg · 2 years ago
I just saying ric flair turn heel before he was in wwf
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Natedogg · 2 years ago
Sorry he was a heel in 1991
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Natedogg · 2 years ago
Ric flair did not turn heel in 1991
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Natedogg · 2 years ago
Ric flair was a heel in 2016
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King gareth · 2 years ago
Flair was heel after defeating hogan in uncensored 99 plus during new blood v millionaires club he briefly turned face and remained heel till wcw closed down in 2001
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Biff Buffed · 2 years ago
Was never the WWF/WWE Tag Team Champs with Piper,They only fueded there.
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  Fabio "Fantomius" Broggi
  
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  · 2 years ago
  
  @Biff Buffed They won the titles at Cyber Sunday 2006
  
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