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#4 Ric Flair’s retirement

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Although he was predominantly a heel who lost A LOT throughout his career, everyone loves Ric Flair. And most of us are also in agreeance that he is, perhaps, the greatest to ever lace up a pair of boots.

Despite staking a realistic claim to that honour himself, apparently, felt the same.

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Ric Flair’s retirement ceremony on Raw, the day after his emotional final match against Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 24 was a sombre occasion. As much as it was a celebration of his glittering career, the air in the arena hung heavy as everyone from the locker room came forth to pay their respects and say goodbye to the legendary wrestler.

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Finally, the Deadman made his way out – decked in his full ring gear no less – and embraced Naitch warmly.

It was a shocking moment for all as no one thought was capable of expressing empathy... much less consoling or congratulating a freely weeping Ric Flair on his legendary career.

Old timers like were loath to break kayfabe even under the most trying circumstances...that he did so out of his own volition to commemorate Ric Flair’s retirement spoke volumes, instead, about Mark Calaway, the man.

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