Ric Flair Says He's Returning in November; Lots More

EWF Master Number of posts : 589 Registration date : 2007-02-01

Source: Brian Fritz, Between The Ropes Radio

Between The Ropes
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
WQTM 740 The Team – Orlando, Florida
Archived online at BetweenTheRopes.com

On Wednesday, October 31, WWE superstar “Nature Boy” Ric Flair spoke with Between The Ropes to discuss WrestleMania 24 coming to Orlando on March 30, 2008, when he will be returning to action, his future in wrestling and more.

Quote :: Flair was very pleased that WrestleMania 24 will be at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando next March. “I’m really excited. I think it’s long overdue to be in the state of Florida. With the history of wrestling in Florida and all of the talent that has come out of here in the last 30 years – WrestleMania will be a huge success here.”

Flair goes on to talk about his career when it comes to wrestling in the Sunshine State. “It’s a huge part of my career. Of course, one of my greatest rivals and one of the greatest rivalries in the history of our business and certainly in my career was the run I had with Dusty Rhodes which started in Tampa and went all through the state of Florida, up into Georgia and through the Carolinas and the Mid-Atlantic area before we went on a national level. I have great memories of Eddie Graham and the TV tapings on Tuesday mornings in Tampa and then wrestling (in Orlando) at the Eddie Graham Sports Arena. It was a great part of my life and a great experience and a real learning curve for me.”

For over a month, there have been rumors about Flair quitting the WWE which he puts a rest to. “It was never where I quit and anything like that. They were trying to figure out what to do with me in terms of the wrestling part of it. This part of what I’m doing now for the company has always been factored in. I think they were just trying to figure out what to do with me wrestling-wise because I still can wrestle. I still enjoy it but it’s very hard for them to build a lot around me because of my age. I get that. I don’t get it but I get it.”

Even though he is 58 years old, he knows that many fans still enjoy seeing him out there in the ring. “I’m still at that point in my life where I think put me out there. If there’s somebody better, fine. If there’s not, keep me out there. And I don’t see a lot of guys better. We make two hours of television…there’s 10 minutes for the Naitch somewhere man. I’m really proud to be a part of the product. It’s an awesome company and an awesome show and the show on March 30 will be phenomenal as usual.”

As for when he will return to action, he says, “I’ll probably be back in the ring in November. I just took a couple of months off. They gave it to me. I opened a new business and I had to work on that. That took some time. Actually, they didn’t have a storyline for me so I just moved along with it and it worked out great.”

After more than 30 years as a wrestler, one of the big question surround the Nature Boy at this point is when he may decide to retire but that isn’t the cards just yet. “I’m leaving that in the hands of the company. I feel great. I work out hard. Working out is not the same as being in the ring obviously so when I go back it will take me a little while to get back in really good shape – ring shape. They’ll tell me when it’s time. I feel good. Physically I could feel better. That’s one of the problems this part (brain) isn’t letting this part (heart) go yet. But it’s all good and I’m just proud to be a part of it.”

Now at the end of a legendary career which has seen world titles, parties, and its fair share of ups and downs, Flair says that if he had to do it all over again, he would do it all the same except for one thing. “The only difference is that I would never ever have tucked my head in WCW. After all those years and what I’ve accomplished and to let some guy come in buffalo me and tell me I was getting older. It doesn’t eat at me unless someone else brings it up. The business has been so good to me and I’ve made so many good friends and I’ve had so many great times.”

So how would the Nature Boy feel about one more run with the world title? “It would be awesome. I have it in me to do that but they have to give me the green light.”

To listen to the entire interview with Ric Flair, including his thoughts on the state of the business, some of the younger guys he enjoys and more, visit www.BetweenTheRopes.com and listen to the interview and the entire archive of the October 31st show. Join us for Between The Ropes for two hours every Wednesday night at 10:00pm ET on WQTM 740 The Team in Orlando, Florida and streaming worldwide on BetweenTheRopes.com.

Certified Jabroni Number of posts : 67 Registration date : 2007-02-02

This is great I was missing Ric Flair, now that just leaves Edge, Chavo Guerrero, and Gregory Helms

EWF Chairman Number of posts : 1233 Age : 41 Registration date : 2007-02-01

Can't wait for the Naitch to return...... He has a world title run left in him, in my opinion,..... and I hope they give it to him somewhere down the line.

And I always love it when dozens of reports are proven wrong.

EWF President Number of posts : 1117 Age : 40 Registration date : 2007-02-01

i dont see what he could possibly do when he comes back his last fued with carlito was crap

I don't get what he said about WCW, but still, great read. I'm glad he's coming back.

EWF Chairman Number of posts : 1233 Age : 41 Registration date : 2007-02-01

damm right,.... it could be huge.

EWF Master Number of posts : 498 Registration date : 2007-02-01

The Hunter wrote:: i dont see what he could possibly do when he comes back his last fued with carlito was crap

It had the potential to go big if the WWE booked it the right way, but sadly they didn't which is why it was crap, like you said. When Flair does come back, I hope he gets his last title run, he deserves it.

Certified Jabroni Number of posts : 68 Registration date : 2007-02-02

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

i love flair...canny wait to see him back!!

i like ric and everything, but he's really old and needs to just take how ever many millions he got, and retire(ride off into the sunset.)

Certified Jabroni Number of posts : 68 Registration date : 2007-04-03

wooooooooooooooooooo

"Struts"

EWF Icon Number of posts : 448 Age : 37 Registration date : 2007-02-01

He could be for another world title, but personally i think he's to damm old

Future EWF Hall Of Famer Number of posts : 227 Registration date : 2007-02-02

Flair needs to retire for his health sakes

Rookie Number of posts : 5 Age : 35 Registration date : 2007-11-07

ric flair is a 17 time world champion, he deserves another title even if it is for one week.

Woooo

Certified Jabroni Number of posts : 62 Registration date : 2007-02-02

I just hope he doesnt fall out and have a heart attack in the middle of the ring.
this is rediculous, I appreciate everything he has done and do for the business,
but when your time is up. it is up. he needs to realize that

Jabroni Number of posts : 31 Registration date : 2007-05-10

wooooooooooooooooooooooo

EWF Icon Number of posts : 448 Age : 37 Registration date : 2007-02-01

I just read in the EWF portal that flair is returning in a few weeks and that wwe will give him a HUGE BOOSt (whatever that means, he might be in for a short title run)

Future EWF Hall Of Famer Number of posts : 207 Registration date : 2007-07-27

flair returns next week on raw

Certified Jabroni Number of posts : 60 Age : 45 Registration date : 2007-02-02

well he didnt so what now

EWF President Number of posts : 1117 Age : 40 Registration date : 2007-02-01

Vinkings Rules 07 wrote:: well he didnt so what now

what the hell are you talking about...flair did return dude

EWF Icon Number of posts : 448 Age : 37 Registration date : 2007-02-01

Hopefully having that it be an evolution full return angle sometime soon

EWF Chairman Number of posts : 1233 Age : 41 Registration date : 2007-02-01

not with flair last match next monday.... I think they will give him the title!!! sooner or later anyways

EWF President Number of posts : 1117 Age : 40 Registration date : 2007-02-01

Well Flair last match wasnt monday. I think they are planning letting him headline Wrestlemania in a championship and win it for the last time.

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