If you ask any fan of WWE or anyone in the wrestling world about Ric "Nature Boy" Flair, you'll get an earful about the legendary fighter.
But who is Richard Morgan Fliehr? The man behind the curtain, so to speak, Fliehr adopted the alias Ric Flair early on in his professional wrestling career, and he's been known as such ever since. Who is Flair when he's not wrestling, though? ESPN's 30 for 30 documentary series attempts to shed some light on Flair in its latest installment, which debuted Tuesday. Titled "Nature Boy," the film delves into the complicated life of Ric Flair.
Filled with tragedy, success, antics and fame, Flair's story is unlike most. Those who competed against him in his prime -- as well as current professional wrestlers -- took to the internet to express their feelings on "Nature Boy" on the day of the film's debut.
So excited for my Dad ❤️ https://t.co/PRF5F69pwm
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) November 7, 2017
Can't wait to watch this tonight. Congratulations to my good bud and one of my childhood squared circle heroes. Theatricality personified. Legend @RicFlairNatrBoy #NatureBoy https://t.co/xR3kKPxMXY
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) November 8, 2017
This @30for30 on @RicFlairNatrBoy is even more captivating the second time around. #NatureBoy is funny, sad, tragic, triumphant.
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) November 8, 2017
There is only one thing you should be watching right now @RicFlairNatrBoy #NatureBoy one word Awesome #Bang DDP pic.twitter.com/P2wY4iN8hC
— Diamond Dallas Page (@RealDDP) November 8, 2017
The Ric Flair 30 for 30 is on. Don't talk to me.
— Joe Santagato (@JoeSantagato) November 8, 2017
Incredible. Wow. 👏🏼 Cried my eyes out & laughed as well. #30For30 was so good! Thank you @RicFlairNatrBoy 🙏🏽 #NatureBoy #RicFlair @30for30
— Summer Rae (@RealSummerWWE) November 8, 2017
Say what you will, and I might be a lil biased but that @RicFlairNatrBoy @30for30 on @espn was the Greatest Documentaries of All Time! ~PHS #Wooo #NatureBoy #RicFlair #30For30 pic.twitter.com/QSnGme7yyT
— Elijah Burke (@DaBlackPope) November 8, 2017
got teary eyed watch'n @RicFlairNatrBoy @30for30. grew up a fan, blessed to share ring and road.. thank you, love and respect!#NatureBoy
— RIGGS (@realscottyriggs) November 8, 2017
Everyone in our job has a Flair story. I was invited to dinner by @ringfox1 & @mel_ringfox last mania just saying they're having dinner with Ric? I showed up in t shirt & jeans. Found out was a high end restaurant, everyone wearing suits & sure enough Ric was Ric Flair #NatureBoy
— Drew McIntyre (@DMcIntyreWWE) November 8, 2017
Looks like #RicFlair #30For30 is gonna be legit. pic.twitter.com/jC94XT7Grz
— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) November 8, 2017
All that matters today...
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) November 7, 2017
is Ric Flair #NatureBoy
Diamonds are forever!! Tonight, #30For30 , @espn . @RicFlairNatrBoy
— Dustin Rhodes (@Goldust) November 7, 2017
Woooo! Tonight is about the #NatureBoy @RicFlairNatrBoy!
— Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) November 7, 2017
.@RicFlairNatrBoy is the best I ever saw.
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) November 8, 2017
Period@RoryKarpf is a genius. @30for30 pic.twitter.com/VjSdwcwJZp
Though he's officially retired from pro wrestling, Ric Flair and his legacy have clearly left a permanent mark on the sport.
--Meaghan Latella