"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair is widely regarded as one of the best workers in the history of professional wrestling who was one of the biggest names of his time. He has worked in major professional wrestling promotion like WWE, WCW, and NWA and he has also work with some of the biggest names in the history of wrestling.
From Hulk Hogan to Sting, Flair had shared the ring with some of the top stars in the history of professional wrestling. But who are the best wrestlers that Flair worked with in his entire career? Recently, Flair appeared on Busted Open Radio, where he revealed two of the best wrestlers he has ever worked with;
Ric Flair's Big Revelation: Who Are His Top Two Opponents of All Time
“Ricky Steamboat, I mean the two greatest workers I’ve ever been in the ring with and are the best workers I’ve ever known are Shawn Michaels and Ricky Steamboat. Ricky never worked heel, you know it’s kind of like trying to make Jack Brisco a heal but Steamboat and Shawn to me are the two best I’ve ever been in the ring with.
Ric Flair Thinks Ricky Steamboat and Shawn Michaels were two of his best opponents
"I’m not taking away from anybody else but I mean it’s hard to argue against Steamboat. And of course, Shawn Michaels I think is recognized universally as probably the best worker in the business. When you’re still considered the best worker in a business 10 years after you’ve been retired, then you must have been pretty damn good.”
Ric Flair faced Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 24 in his final WWE match
Ricky Steamboat had been one of the biggest rivals of Flair and the duo had countless matches together. From the early 80s to the mid 90s, the duo had some excellent matches. Shawn Michaels on the other hand was mostly a rival of Flair during his latter career.
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One of the most iconic matches of Flair's career was also remembered as the farewell match of his WWE career. It was against Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 24, after this match, Flair announced in ring retirement. This is one of the most emotional matches in professional wrestling history, and it is still remembered for the two lines said by Shawn Michaels at the end of the match; " I'm sorry, I love you."
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