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“#WWE Legend Ric Flair on Why He Isn’t Content Sitting on the Sidelines<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

\n Ric Flair is widely regarded as the GOAT of pro wrestling, his name synonymous with the industry. Even after several near-death experiences, you can\u2019t keep the \u201cNature Boy\u201d down. The two-time WWE Hall of Famer remains busy, involved in several business ventures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re talking Woo-rific Cameos, pep talks before big game<\/a>s, app<\/a>earances in rap videos, an upcoming animated series<\/a> and being featured in the Celebrity Slots app. The free-to-play mobile game offers the unique opportunity for fans to win gift cards, Flair branded apparel and an autographed DVD copy of his ESPN <\/span>30 for 30<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI probably feel like right now I\u2019m recognized more as a crossover demographic type guy,\u201d the young-at-heart star said. \u201cWhether it be the pop culture [stuff], wrestling, motivational things for sports teams like the Falcons or the University of Georgia. I\u2019m sure I\u2019ll do something for Florida, Georgia or Auburn this year. I have stepchildren at all three…For me, it\u2019s all about having fun right now.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On top of all this, the consummate performer returned to <\/span>Raw <\/span><\/i>in support of Evolution upstart turned top name Randy Orton. Flair, who technically retired from the WWE ring in 2008, is happy to get involved whenever he gets the call.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSome people are just happy to go home and sit on the sidelines,\u201d Flair said. \u201cI love to always be doing something. I had a great time when I was on <\/span>Raw <\/span><\/i>a couple of times with Randy. To be 71 and even be on TV and be involved with WWE, that\u2019s huge for me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Naitch\u201d stood still just enough to assess today\u2019s WWE locker room and explain why he remains a fan after all these years.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Ric<\/img><\/p>\n

WWE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

What do you look for in companies that are interested in using your likeness?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Ric Flair: <\/b>My agent spends a lot of time looking at demographics and stuff like that. Any time you have an opportunity at a high level to interact with your fan base, like with Celebrity Slots, [is interesting]. The people who helped make you who you are today, even though they didn’t actively participate, they\u2019re the ones who bought tickets. They follow me now on social media<\/a>, which we all learn is such an important thing in life these days.<\/span><\/p>\n

I see you doing Zoom calls. You have this Celebrity Slots app, social media. How tech savvy would you say you are?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

You want me to be honest with you? I\u2019m as well versed as my stepdaughter, who does every bit of it with me. Someone who is going to be an FBI analyst. I can barely turn my phone on and off. I\u2019m not computer literate. Nothing. If this Slots app wasn\u2019t easy and easy to download [I couldn’t do it]. You know, I went to high school 13 years [laughs].\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Ric<\/img><\/p>\n

WWE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

WWE has such a young crop of emerging talent. How has it been to come back and lend your wealth of knowledge?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The kids treat me with so much respect. It\u2019s nice. I never feel any level of discomfort. I just feel like I\u2019m one of them. I watch, so I know what I\u2019m talking about if someone asks me a question. I don\u2019t miss any of the shows. So if a question arises while I\u2019m there, I can answer it intelligently and at least give my opinion. I don\u2019t walk in there as a stranger of the product. I walk in there as a fan. I\u2019m just thrilled and amazed at how hard they all work. Nothing has changed when it comes to that part of the business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There is no substitute for hard work, whether there are fans in attendance or not. They give 120 percent. This past Monday night they had a tremendous show. I don\u2019t care what the ratings say. I think the pandemic has hurt a lot of things. The wrestling product they gave out Monday night was great, which is what they do every week. I watch NXT too. <\/span>Raw<\/span><\/i> was a hell of a show. Randy Orton\u2019s interview to open it with Sasha and Asuka having a great match. Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler are back out there now. Seth [Rollins] and Drew [McIntyre] and Dolph [Ziggler]. It\u2019s a hell of a show. They have a lot of talent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the things that was fun for me is to see you onscreen interacting with your future son-in-law, Andrade.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

I think he is one of the top five guys in the business. He is a great kid. I hope they continue to push him and [Angel] Garza. I like Garza a lot. I think Zelina [Vega] does a tremendous job when given the opportunity to talk. She also looks like a million bucks. She knows how to be a heel. Both those kids Angel and Andrade can work. The sky’s the limit for them. It all depends on the direction the company goes in, but they\u2019re really good. They\u2019re solid. You can\u2019t see through their work. Manny [Andrade] is really good. As big as he is, he can do what Rey Mysterio can do. I have a ton of respect for all of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You mentioned how good the shows have been, but the ratings haven\u2019t reflected that. What do you think the disconnect is? What can WWE can do to turn things around?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been watching wrestling for a long time. I don\u2019t pay attention to the competition. So I\u2019m not sure what <\/span>Raw <\/span><\/i>or the other shows are really up against. I think it\u2019s the whole thing right now. Believe it or not, I do think sitting at home watching, it is fun to watch in front of a large audience. That can affect it. But in terms of the kids working hard, come on. They\u2019re busting their ass. I can\u2019t say enough about that. They are also missing some key players but keep marching on. That\u2019s what successful people do. They don’t make excuses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They have that good work ethic that it will come back around. I don\u2019t think anyone is taking it personal. It\u2019s what is going on right now. Vince McMahon, WWE, will bounce back bigger and better a year from now. The pandemic has stopped a lot of things. It has given a different perspective on a lot of things, but it’s not due to their attitudes or level of performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Among big names that have been enlisted for Celebrity Slots along with you is Dennis Rodman. His run in WCW was touched on during <\/b>The Last Dance<\/i><\/b>. How do you think he would have done in pro wrestling had he continued on?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

That was never going to happen. Dennis just has fun. He is just a great guy. I can\u2019t say enough about him. We\u2019ve been friends for 20 years. I talk to him at least once every two weeks. Their Carmen Electra and Madonna thing really pissed me off. The best part of <\/span>The Last Dance <\/span><\/i>was the picture of Rodman and Madonna, though. And Michael [Jordan] saying you just can\u2019t let Dennis go to Las Vegas. That\u2019s the truth. Having been there with him, I know what that means. Everybody wants to jump on Ric Flair. Hanging out with Dennis is a lot of fun, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Ric<\/img><\/p>\n

WWE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Speaking of docs, I\u2019ve heard rumblings of some other projects about you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

A&E is looking at me. I don\u2019t know enough about it to comment. ESPN might do something else with me. I think the <\/span>30 for 30 <\/span><\/i>on me was voted the most popular. They might do something more. Networks are always looking for new programs. My life has changed so drastically, [since] my illness in 2017. It will mark three years since [rupturing my intestine] on August 11. How my life has changed in the last three years is amazing. So people are interested in that. I\u2019m just happy to be here. People say to me they\u2019re lucky to have me. I\u2019m lucky to have them and companies like Celebrity Slots selecting me to be part of things. They don\u2019t approach everybody.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When you look at how you came back with Randy Orton, one can argue there are newer talents who could use the benefit of a Ric Flair rub. Do you have any ideal scenarios you could picture if you get the WWE call again?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The thing with Orton is it\u2019s a real life story. His dad and I have been friends since the ’70s. We probably started around the same time. I watched Randy grow up. I was there the day he came up with Dave [Bautista] in Evolution. I don\u2019t know if I would have that same impact on a lot of people. I certainly would love the opportunity, but I think it would have to be one of those scenarios. I\u2019m trying to get me to manage Randy against [Drew] McIntyre [at <\/span>SummerSlam<\/span><\/i>]. I don\u2019t know. I haven’t heard back, but it\u2019s not because I\u2019m not trying.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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