• "Nature Unleashed: Ric Flair on Wrestling, Wars, and Wisdom"

  • Oct 2 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 50 mins
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"Nature Unleashed: Ric Flair on Wrestling, Wars, and Wisdom"

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  • This exclusive shoot interview, titled "Nature Unleashed: Ric Flair on Wrestling, Wars, and Wisdom," offers a rare, in-depth look at the illustrious post-2008 career of "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. After his iconic tenure in WWE, Flair ventured into TNA Wrestling, where he worked closely with figures like Dixie Carter, Hulk Hogan, and Eric Bischoff. This interview delves into his experiences and perspectives during this period, detailing his initial alliance with Hogan and Bischoff for the Australian Hulkamania tour and his subsequent signing with TNA.
    Flair provides candid insights into his controversial yet impactful time at TNA, discussing his roles, relationships, and the politics within the company, including his thoughts on the management style of Dixie Carter and his collaborations and conflicts with Hogan and Bischoff. Beyond TNA, "Nature Unleashed" explores Flair’s views on the wrestling industry's evolution, his brief returns to WWE, and his enduring legacy as he transitioned from full-time wrestler to a legendary figure shaping new wrestling talents. This interview is a must-watch for fans and historians alike, offering a personal glimpse into the latter years of a wrestling legend.
    • (00:01-01:07) Ric Flair discusses his transition from WWE to TNA in 2008, mentioning working with Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff on Australian shows, despite past business disagreements.
    • (02:09-03:40) Flair recalls joining TNA at Hogan's urging, consulting Vince McMahon who advised against it, and his initial positive impressions of Dixie Carter, despite feeling she was overwhelmed.
    • (04:47-05:22) He talks about his role in TNA, managing talents like AJ Styles and Beer Money, appreciating the talent but feeling unappreciated by TNA management.
    • (06:27-07:34) Flair reflects on his wrestling career in TNA, stating it was not a step down for him, and discusses the dynamic with Hulk Hogan, who wanted to be portrayed as a villain despite his iconic status.
    • (09:08-10:40) Flair expresses frustration with how TNA managed their talent, including him, and criticizes their business decisions, leading to his eventual departure due to dissatisfaction with how the company was run.
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