10 greatest moments in 'Smarkamania Raw' history

#1 Ric Flair calls it a day (March 31, 2008)

The entire locker room was out there to celebrate Flair's legendary career.

Ric Flair is unarguably the greatest wrestler in the history of pro-wrestling. For almost four decades, Flair was the undisputed face of the business. Flair wrestled in multiple promotions throughout the course of his career and won championships all around the world.

Therefore, when at the ripe old age of 60, Flair decided to hang his boots, it was an emotional moment for everyone involved: the greatest moment in Raw after Mania history.

A day after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, Ric Flair battled Shawn Michaels in a career match at WrestleMania 24. Flair gave the match everything but was unable to overcome the resiliency of Shawn Michaels. HBK said the now iconic words, "I'm sorry, I love you" before nailing Flair with the sweet chin music, thus bringing an end to his legendary career.

The next episode of RAW saw everyone come together to celebrate the career of the Nature Boy. The entire locker-room, Flair's family, his Four horsemen stablemates were present to give the great man a fitting farewell. The most chilling moment came when The Undertaker took to the ring to doff his hat to his mentor.

Everyone in the building that night, and people watching at home had tears in their eyes as they would not be able to see Flair perform again. The emotion involved, the status of the performer made this the most touching moment imaginable.

As things panned out, it was not the last time Flair performed in a wrestling ring. He would sign up for TNA, and while that does take some of the sheens away from this particular moment, it is still good enough to warrant the top spot on this list.

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