This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

E457 Ric Flair

Aug 8, 2023
Ric Flair, a 16-time World Champion wrestler and entrepreneur, joins Theo Von for a wild ride through his life and career. Flair shares unforgettable stories about near-death experiences, outrageous airplane parties, and the camaraderie within the wrestling community. They also reminisce about growing up in chaotic environments and navigating relationships through the demanding world of professional wrestling. With humor and candid reflections, Flair reveals what it’s like to be a wrestling icon and the friendships that shaped his journey.
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Spring Break Adventures

  • Ric Flair hitchhiked to Fort Lauderdale for spring break two years in a row while attending a prep school in Wisconsin.
  • He tricked his parents by saying he was visiting a friend in Chicago.
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Soish

  • Flair's prep school had a 10-minute period called "soish" where students could hook up behind a tree.
  • This was supervised, and a whistle would blow when time was up.
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Wrestling and Marriage

  • Ric Flair's wrestling career, with 400 matches a year, strained his first marriage.
  • His wife said it wasn't what she signed up for, despite offers of a bigger house.
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