Ric Flair Reveals His Favourite Opponent Of All Time
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair shared that his favourite opponent of all time is none other than fellow Hall of Famer, The American Dream Dusty Rhodes.
In an interview with ESPN, Ric Flair expressed his deep admiration for Rhodes when Flair was asked who his favourite opponent of all time was, highlighting their enduring impact on wrestling history.
Back then it was Dusty Rhodes. The Dream was something else and we drew money wrestling each other for 20 years,
Their iconic rivalry, which saw them travelling across the country for shows, played a pivotal role in Flair’s ascent to superstardom. The clash between the cocky Nature Boy and the lovable American Dream remains one of the most celebrated in wrestling history, with Flair’s victory over Rhodes in 1981 to win his first world championship.
This historic rivalry captivated wrestling fans for years and solidified its place as one of the most compelling storylines in NWA history.
Ric Flair tells @FirstTake why Dusty Rhodes was his favorite opponent. pic.twitter.com/8AadD6Lv7a
— ESPN (@espn) November 7, 2017
When Will Ric Flair Appear On AEW Again?
Ric Flair recently hinted at his next AEW appearance, Flair confirmed that he would be at the AEW Dynamite taking place in Ontario, California prior to Full Gear which will take place on November 18th in Los Angeles on pay-per-view.
Although Flair’s AEW appearances are expected to just be talking roles, Flair has expressed his desire to step back into the ring and to have one more final match.
H/t to itrwrestling.com