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Arguably the greatest professional wrestler in history, the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair was hospitalized Thursday, though the urgency of his stay and reason for his upcoming procedure remain unknown at this time. Flair, 70, is a 16-time world heavyweight champion whose career has spanned parts of five decades. TMZ initially reported Thursday that Flair was "rushed to a hospital ... after suffering a medical emergency," though that assertion was quickly refuted by a family member.

Ric “The Nature Boy” Flair rang in his birthday in style on Friday night in Atlanta. The wrestling legend’s wife, Wendy Barlow, put together a surprise party with 160 guests in celebration of Flair at The 1818 club. “I am so overwhelmed by this whole night. Every one of my peers and my friend are all here to celebrate me,” Flair told PEOPLE. “I mean come on, I am so lucky. I am just so lucky. I am looking around the room in just complete awe. I never thought I would live to see this day. I am overcome with...

He's the "Rolex wearin', diamond ring wearin', kiss stealin' (WOO!), wheelin'-dealin', jet flyin' son of a gun [who's] having a hard time holding this alligators down." That's Ric Flair, in his own words. The retired professional wrestler, who used the moniker "The Nature Boy," is one of the most popular of all time (and easily the most entertaining of the '80s). On Tuesday, he was the subject of the highly anticipated 30 for 30 documentary on ESPN.

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. - WWE living legend Ric Flair is used to having belts placed around his waist, but this week he got another honor, one placed around his neck. In a tweet Friday, the official account for the Nature Boy, @RicFlairNatrBoy, showed a photo of him shaking hands with Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill and a badge around his neck. The caption reads "Honored to be sworn in today as an Honorary Deputy by Sheriff Victor Hill! #DeputyNaitch @WWE."

The San Francisco 49ers got surprise visit from wrestling legend Ric Flair tonight ... but what's more shocking, one of the players gave him props for flying into the "sh*thole" that is Green Bay!!! With the 49ers set to play the Packers Sunday in a Wild Card game, The Nature Boy gave a pump up speech to the squad at the team meeting the night before ... even belting out his signature "WOOOO!!" But after the visit, lineman Anthony Davis gave the Pack some last minute bulletin board material when he ripped the city ... tweeting, "Nature Boy Ric Flair...

... PWInsider.com is confirming the death of 24-year-old Reid Flair. He's the son of the legendary Ric Flair. Not many details are known about his death, including the exact cause ...

Wrestler Ric Flair Accused Of Road Rage POSTED: 5:35 pm EST November 28, 2005 UPDATED: 6:50 pm EST November 28, 2005 CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Pro wrestler Ric Flair faces assault charges after a road rage incident on Interstate 485 in Charlotte. Another driver said Flair attacked him and his car. The driver said he was on I-485 on Wednesday,trying to get out of town for the Thanksgiving holiday and traffic was slow. The driver said he noticed someone behind him flashing their headlights, so he hit his brakes. The driver said the car then pulled along side him, police said....

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Posted on Sun, Jun. 20, 2004 COMMENTARY Ageless Flair still loves wrestling, still 'The Man' TOM SORENSEN We all have goals, and I finally achieved one of mine. After more than 20 years of trying, I bought Ric Flair a drink. It was only coffee, but it still counts. Flair usually buys for everybody he knows and some he does not. I've tried to pay at least five times. But he'll flash a signal to the woman at the register or the man behind the bar, maybe simulate his famed figure-four leglock, the most lethal hold ever unleashed in the...

Flair may go for new title: Governor DON HUDSON Ric Flair There could be an interesting N.C. governor's race in two years. Ric "Nature Boy" Flair is thinking of throwing his body into the governor's mansion.As a Republican.The last time he thought about running, in 2002, it was as an independent. Flair, a wrestler, might have trouble getting out of Mecklenburg County, however. He's heard Mayor Pat McCrory is thinking about a run, as has former Mayor Richard Vinroot."I've heard both McCrory and Richard Vinroot are talking about it," Flair said this week. "But I think I would have a...