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#9 Ric Flair: Champion for 800 days
The Nature Boy is the man who most people associate with the NWA world title, and with good reason. Not only did he hold it for 800 days, then after a two-week reign by Dusty Rhodes for another 400 days, he also defended the title all over the world against the best competition wrestling had to offer.
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It's easier to make a list of people Flair hasn't fought than those he has.
Ric Flair added a level of dignity and prestige to the championship. Taking a cue from "Broadway" Joe Namath, Flair dressed in expensive tailored suits, draped himself in furs and jewelry, and always portrayed himself as better than the fans in the audience, ensuring their ire against him was red hot. Though his reign is not nearly as long as men like Bob Backlund, his influence during his time as champion is not to be discounted.
