5 WWE superstars who helped define in-ring psychology

#2 Ric Flair

Ric Flair sought to entertain the crowd in every facet of his in-ring performance.

From the moment Ric Flair stepped into the arena, he was the consummate showman. He talked a big game, made a big entrance and wore flashy robes. Then, inside the ring, his technical skill was only secondary to his ability to tell a story and perform as “The Dirtiest Player in the Game.”

He cheated, suckered in his opponent with fake begging and did whatever he needed to do to get the victory in the end. As a result, he became a 16-time world champion across multiple promotions and inspired the efforts of his daughter, Charlotte, as well as other heels like Triple H and Seth Rollins.