Who is pro wrestling's G.O.A.T.?

Ric Flair

Charlotte, North Carolina's favorite son almost needs no introduction.

Multi-time world champion, wrestling icon and legend, Ric Flair is best known for his run with the NWA in the 1980s, where he was frequently the world heavyweight champion.

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The only active wrestler ever inducted into the WWE's Hall of Fame, Flair has solidified his legacy as one of the sport's greatest...but is he the greatest of all time?

Ric Flair's scores:

Technical Ability: Flair knew just about every trick in the book, and would use them. He didn't have to win by poking eyes or pulling tights; he just preferred to. Grade: A

Speaking and promos: Simply one of the best talkers of all time. Flair could rile up the fans like no other, and was articulate, precise, and emotional while he did so. Grade: A+

Popularity: Every wrestling fan in the world knows Flair, if for the 'whoo!' chants when anyone in any promotion utilizes the knife edge chop he made famous. He also forced Time magazine to change its Man of the Year voting policy after fans crashed their website with votes for the Nature Boy. Flair's only knock is his lack of involvement with non-wrestling media, but that's not enough to lower his grade significantly. Grade: A

Competition: Is there anyone who Flair HASN'T wrestled in his era? Flair faced, and beat, the best of the best of the best all over the world. Grade: A+

About the author

Christopher Scott Wagoner is a writer from Austin, Texas in the United States. He is also a proud descendent of the Choctaw and Lakota people.
Chris has an English and Creative Writing degree, and is a published author with Simon and Schuster. He's ghost-written over eight million words in more than 500 books.
A long time wrestling fan, Chris is also a professional journalist who covers sports-entertainment. He's been writing for Sportskeeda since 2018.

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