10 instances of blading that would get Superstars fired today

#8 Ric Flair at Taboo Tuesday 2005

Flair was bleeding within about three minutes since the beginning of this match

Ric Flair is widely regarded as one of, if not the greatest wrestler of all time. He was a master at selling, ring psychology, and telling an incredible story in the ring. One of the ways he did this was by blading in such an extravagant and over-the-top way that made his head turn completely red.

Flair’s bladejob at Taboo Tuesday was no exception. Like many notable Flair bladejobs, “The Nature Boy” bladed shortly after being thrown into the steel cage by his opponent, Triple H. Within seconds, Flair cut himself above the hairline, and it was deep enough that it allowed for his bright blonde hair to be covered in blood.

Minutes after blading, Flair’s head looked like a tomato; his entire head – even the back – was crimson red.

Once the match was over, Flair looked like he had suffered a far more serious injury, as every inch of his entire head was bloody. As respected and revered Flair is, even he would’ve certainly lost his job if he tried something like this in today’s WWE.

Even a small touch of blood is taboo these days (pardon the pun). If Flair were to do what he has always done best – that is, sacrifice his body and blood to put on a good match – he’d be fired from WWE instead of being praised.