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Wrestling icon Ric Flair posted a deeply personal message online-the taking stock of how people he had known had died and giving thanks to the showy force of his life. Calling himself “The Nature Boy,” the 16-time world champion spoke of his regular drinking while simultaneously boasting that he had an incredible physique and was able to do 500 free squats daily. Above all else, the post achieved perfect punctuations with followers-an absolute mix of vulnerability versus his somewhat over-the-leading personality.
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One of the most famous professional wrestling figures ever, hopping for almost fifty years over nearly as many wrestling territories, Ric Flair. The message-storage area of his mind contained topics such as aging, being bereaved, and ultimately come of being able to get through it all. Of course, they really anthem home for those older fans who were raised on his flamboyant performances.
User reactions poured in immediately in agreement. One wrote, “Glad you’re still here Ric!!! WOOOOO,” a simple voice of collective relief that the wrestling icon is still around and active despite his old age and illness in the past.
“You’re hurting right today, Ric. I understand how that feels on a different level,” responded another fan, realizing more about their suffering situation and then going on to explain how Flair and other wrestlers gave him positive role models through tough times during his growing up, a touching reminder of what an impact performers can have on their audience’s lives.
Others shared their views in continuing to give account for Flair’s legacy and the role that he still plays in the life of many. That subscriber stated, “You’re very inspirational; you keep going like no other,” establishing Flair as an icon both inside and outside the ring. A good number of others agreed on his enduring influence throughout generations.
The religious sector also had a response, stating, “None of us deserve it, only by God’s grace and mercy,” endorsing Flair’s thanks to the divine for keeping him around.
One came from the physical side: “Ric what the fuck is wrong with you you shouldn’t be drinking,” with a genuine concern for the wrestler’s well-being given his previous health issues. Another rebuttal challenged his capacity: “Sorry champ, you can’t do the 500,” forging the spirit of kayfabe into an earnest discussion.
Perhaps even more than the death answers, the most powerful were: “Ric Flair is gonna break me when he goes man. The Goat himself,” which expressed the dread of losing his childhood heroes, and “The day you join your friends we as a wrestling community will lose a part of our souls and heart,” accentuating Flair’s symbolic position within wrestling culture.
Flair’s reference to lost friends was particularly poignant for those aware of the high mortality rate in professional wrestling, especially among performers of his generation. The industry has lost so many stars much too soon that Flair’s continued existence and reflection are very meaningful to all familiar with wrestling history.
Many motivational comments followed the post, saying, “Keep your head up nature boy you are a legend, god speed,” while another added, “Stay strong Mr. Flair keep staying young, and working out. Don’t forget who you are.” Such comments come from people longing for their idol to be around for a long time to come in great health and spirit.
That grave discussion is represented by: “Ric Flair is gonna break me when he goes man. The Goat himself,” which is spoken by many fans at once in dread of losing these icons from their childhood. Another said: “The day you join your friends we as a wrestling community will lose a piece of our souls and hearts,” reiterating Flair’s symbolistic position to wrestling culture.
Flair’s mention regarding friends lost struck close to home for those aware of the high mortality rate in wrestling, especially amongst performers from his era. The industry has lost many stars too soon, making Flair’s survival and reflections all the more meaningful to those acquainted with wrestling history.
The comment section became a source of inspiration with comments like, “Keep your head up nature boy you are a legend, god speed,” and “Stay strong Mr. Flair keep staying young, and working out. Don’t forget who you are.” These are the voices of an audience longing for long life in both health and spirit for their idol.
The combined form of vulnerability and bravado Flair displayed, wherein he is able to simultaneously say “things that hurt his soul” while boasting out loud about his own feats, perfectly encapsulated the persona he has built from the limelight for over several decades. It is a testament to how he remains relevant in addressing such highly charged topics and why the fans across the globe love him.
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An ocean of responses proves that despite his old age and retirement from travelling that psychic wonders, Ric Flair still taps into an array of varied people who are somehow connected through his candidness, though undiminished charm.
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