He is an alchoholic and an alchoholic won't be any younger after in a certain age he would loose all his hair,scar face,disease and long term illness that's what Ric flair was sincs after 2001 !
I've met Ric twice and both times he couldn't have been nicer or funnier. I'm a big fan of many of the all-time greats, but for me there will always be NAITCH at the very top of that list.
Ric never really disses Hulk. I think, regardless of what happened in WCW, Ric and a lot of guys knew that Hulk was a wrestling guy. Hulk earned his spot and his money. So many of those guys never did.
I agree with you totally. Ric, in my opionion, is the greatest of all time, simply because of his ability to be so versative on the mic and his skills in the ring. I don't think there will ever be anyone close to him.
That was a fucking great Interview. Say what you want about Landsberg, he did a great job in that interview, you could really see how comfortable Ric Flair became over the course of the interview
I'd have to go with Flair over Hogan because yeah in all areas the complete package the reason Hogan didn't like losing is because he knows he sucks in the ring he's the absolute shits he knows he can't bounce back from losses Flair can that's why Flair all around is greatest Hogan just has his name Flair has his name plus can work in the ring so yeah im on team Flair for that one
@@georgemunro9640 I saw an interview once where Hogan called himself the Babe Ruth of professional wrestling because he's the biggest attraction ever. He also said when it comes to the all-around package of what a professional wrestler should be, Ric Flair is the best of all-time. I think he's absolutely correct on both counts.
Ric Flair will always be the greatest Wrestler. Going to MAW (Mid Atlantic Wrestling), NWA(National Wrestling Alliance), WCW(World Championship Wrestling). Seventeen Times World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion. Mr Ric Flair should be on Wheaties Box. Really the First Wrestler to blame Andre The Gaint in The National Wrestling Alliance.
Bill Goldberg and The Rock were mega stars within 2 years of being in the business. Bruno Sammartino said they would get guys over in 2 months back in the 60’s and 70’s.
Ric Flair obviously knew about the formation of Evolution during this interview. When he said he knew the four guys to do it, he's obviously referring to Triple H, Batista, Orton, and himself.
Ryan Norman Sorry for such a late response... but they held off on the storyline because both Batista and Orton got hurt, they wanted to do it much sooner than they did.
Hogan was the biggest star ever (followed closely be Austin and Rock), Shawn Michaels was the best overall performer ever (followed closely by Flair and Savage). I think that sums things up pretty well.
I see your point but you have to understand when you're a 5'8 303 pound guy it's very difficult to perform drop kicks, back flips, and high flying moves. Hogan was a power guy, like Big Show, Sid Vicious, etc. He was a pretty good performer in his day for a guy with limitations. He trained under Hiro Matsuda who taught him very old-school moves which he couldn't really use in the states because they weren't very exciting but in Japan he used what he learned and did well as a technical wrestler.
People who hate on Ric flair are hater's !!!! This guy is the best of all time and it ain't close!! All you guys that say Ric is not truthful,just other jealous wrestler's not being truthful,because they wish they were him!!!!! Wooooooo
I fuckin hate how Landsberg asks a question and then immediately interrupts you can clearly see it on Ric`s face at the end tat he was annoyed he didn`t get to answer the question he was asked!
I don't think that's an unpopular opinion, people like Foley. He is absolutely fantastic on the mic, he's probably the best "real" talker. He can really make you believe in what he is saying.
Wrestling entertainment wouldn't have become as big as it did in the 80s an 90s if it hadn't of been for guys like flair, an Hogan.. i could follow that with dozens of other big names . But these two was at the head of the list for a lot of the fans..
The "Madness" was The Heel Answer to Hulkmania. All of his matches win or loose were Epic vs Hogan Flair Steamboat Warrior Sting etc. Savage made everybody look great in his matches. The Physique, The Image, The Work, The Personality. Randy Savage had no weakness in his game. WWF or WCW Heel or Face, Miss Elizabeth or Scary Sherri Macho Man or Macho King Strap or No Strap Win or Loose He was always the same A SuperNova that just Exploded every time His music came on. Savage is The Real G.O.A.T
You've missed the point entirely with regards to what pro wrestling is about. Those "stupid taunts" helped tell the story of the match and made Hogan a larger than life figure. Wrestling isn't about doing all sorts of holds and suplexes, it's about connecting with the audience, and getting the audience emotionally invested in the story being told in the ring. Hogan was one of, if not the, best at doing that.
In all honesty Hulk Hogan is the biggest star of the decades. Austin got the hottest. Rock became the biggest star wrestling has produced as a Hollywood box office smash.
Which is why Flair truly is the greatest of all time, even though Hogan was the bigger star, can you imagine Hogan going to the smaller territories and making the local guy look amazing? No chance, his ego wouldn't allow it, which is why I've never liked Hogan but, for all his faults, have always admired/respected Flair.
Hogan drew MORE than any of those 6'5 guys. WCW was in danger of going under before Hogan got in there. He saved the company. As for TNA, who the hell gave a damn about TNA before Hogan got in there? Hogan's arrival was the biggest thing that ever happened 2 TNA. He gave them publicity and recognition from people that didn't even know the company existed. It even caught WWE's attention. Austin never drew a dime w/o WWE. He was a top draw yes but top spot was givin to The Rock and that's a fact.
Between the 2 I'd say Flair is the greatest wrestler of all time talent charisma the promos he say second to none now the biggest name the biggest star the greatest draw box office name recognition Hogan will always be bigger than Flair so they're both the greatest in different areas
Look at statistics, Austin has broken every record in terms of merchandise, house capacity, ratings, then any other superstar in the buisness. He still pushes the ratings through the roof when he turns up at RAW for an apperance.
Yeah but you have to take into consideration the platform that Austin had to launch from. That was built by Hulk Hogan. If you wanted a Hulk Hogan T-shirt back in the 80s you had to actually go to an event and buy it. You can buy Austin T-shirts anywhere from Kmart to Walmart or on half a million different websites. Hogan didn’t have live TV every week. Monthly pay per views every month. There was no social media or Internet to broadcast him in a bigger light. Austin is nowhere near in the universe Hogan would be in if Hogan had everything back then that Austin had today.
WWF was just another Territory when Hogan came in. The WWF went on to destroy the competition to the point they basically unified to stay alive (WCW). WCW was an minor league to the WWF when Hogan joined. WCW went on to dethrone and almost destroy WWF. Austin was the top man in WWF when Hogan took WCW on his shoulders took the crown from WWF. Even today, ask people to name a the top 5 wrestlers and Hogans name is usually first (certainly around non-internet fans)
It’s not a Landsberg interview without him being coked up, interrupting the guests before they say something potentially interesting, and making cringey jokes/remarks.
That’s why WWE is in chaos. Undertaker is basically retired and HHH is no longer wrestling and probably doesn’t go in the locker room much. WWE doesn’t have any leadership in the back and there is no control.
Look at Hogan's best matches, then look at Flair's best matches. Completely different. One is exiting and very athletic and skilful. The other was stupid taunts which took over half the match, big boots and legdrops.
Flair has admitted several times himself that Hogan was the best because he drew the most money. Hogan was in the right place at the right time with Mcmahon because everything leading into WM1 took the WWF into the mainstream. Hogan simply became a bigger world wide star and a bigger draw.
What's most fascinating to me about NAITCH is he's universally beloved and respected by the entire rasslin universe, and he did it while almost always playing the heel better than anyone ever has. Hogan was almost always the All-American larger than life baby face, which was exactly how he should've been marketed.
Micheal Landsberg best interview lve seen so far..or would you rather have Bob Costas doing these interviews NOT!!! Mikes questions were fast accurate and to the point and had Flairs attention all the way with both giving quick clear questions and replies. We all know Rick Flair can get into a story and use up a lot of time, but Micheal was like an great quarterback here and used the shows limited time slot very well. Rick Flair has so many memorable stories but you can see them on other segments on you tube so get off of Micheals case here folks. l loved how Micheal stroked Flairs ego at the right times which l think Flair replied graciously, and l guess l say that because Flair made me laugh the hardest of any wrestler and when he was on the mic the crowd went silent so they could take it all in and loved every minute of it. Piper was great but no better then Flair on the mic. What they both lacked in wrestling talent they made up for it on the mic. The earl ier version of Heath Slater aka "The One Man Band Baby" had its funny moments as well with Roddy Piper and Cyndi Lauper segments. Micheal restored a bit of my faith in him with this interview after l saw his terrible interview with CM Punk.
I am 55 and remember very well, Ric was a " Pioneer " for all who came after him, as well as SuperStar Billy Graham " Dusty " and Handsome Harley Race !! Those 4 are my favorites along with The Rock " and his Father " The Soul Man " Rocky Johnson ( Hank Renner..." He's GOING FOR THE BOSTON CRAB ! " COW PALACE days !! and of course The High Chief " Rock's Grandfather Peter Mavia !! ALL HOF !! ....who can forget " Moon Dog Main " too ! GREAT TIMES in the east bay ! The Rock " was born in Hayward, Ca. 1972.
You don't cut off SLICK RIC FLAIR! What an ass Landsburg is ! FLAIR was the best wrestler and best World Heavyweight Champion ever! The four horsemen beat everybody they faced!
@TheNextVinceRusso I can't really argue with that. Although an unpopular opinion needs to be thrown in here because I've been talking about this a lot lately, I think Foley's the best promo guy of all time. I've been watching all of his ECW promos here on YT and every single one of them is gold. I think he's WAY underrated so...I just have to give him credit whenever a "best of" conversation comes up. It's all subjective, but I urge people to seriously consider it and look his old stuff up.
Ric Flair is is and hsa always been the man thats y he the only 1 wit 2 hof rings and he should have beat hogan at least 1 time in 94 but that was WCW tryin 2 b like the WWF but i didnt understand y they never wrestle at wrestlemania or starrcade it sure would have been great
@bigrigbob2010 WWF back then was bigger than NWA ever would be. Ted Turner had to come in and put promotion behind it to bring the other guys to a world wide audience. Plus Hogan got huge from Rocky 3
i dont like to think of wrestlers in terms of famous level.after all if it was just hogan in the ring nobody would care.its the different personalities and styles which make the quilt of a good show
I don't really hate Hogan, and I never said Austin was the bigger "Star" Hogan crossed over more, Austin was a wrestler. Hogan is on these covers because he is the more mainstream attractive of the two, Austin is no role mode whereas Hogan encouraged good health and Christianity. But that has nothing to do with the fact Austin had the best buyrates, merchandise sales, and ratings of any wrestler. You know what Hogan never did? Beat Monday Night Football, Austin was the first, then Rock and Foley
@XxzkiidxX Those stats are in fact very false, Hogan and Andre put 93,000 people in the Pontiac silverdome, Austin never came close to any of that merchandise? no way in hell he 's sold more than Hogan
@bigrigbob2010 He also said it (Flair best of all-time) on Off the Record. In-ring ability? Hmm. I dunno (If Ric Flair is the greatest). Hogan got the crowd more involved than Flair, imho. When it comes to a better wrestler, physically speaking... maybe Ric Flair is better because he can do that somersault. When it comes to mic skills/promos, Ric Flair is probably better, but Hogan comes really close to matching him (Especially during his WCW heel run). Heels are always best on the mic.
Go to the store and look at WM 18 &19 both had Hogan & Austin on the card & both have HOGAN on the front cover,not Austin. If he was such a bigger star his face would have been on the cover. Hell,go look at No Way Out 2003,It's Hogan that's right on the top with Austin right below him. WWE Allstars, on the cover the main 2 guys you see is Cena and HOGAN. If Austin was a bigger star we would have seen Cena vs Austin on the cover. You just hate Hogan so much you're completely biased against him.
@theaterattendee Yeah, I agree. I was never a big Flair fan but his shoot interviews made me hate his guts as a person. This interview was great, though. Gotta give credit to Landsberg, he's a true fan. He made it a point to interview all these guys for WM18 and did a great job with all of them. My onlly beef with him is how he usualy interupts people constantly. But you're right, Flair actually came off likable here.
There is a Mortal Kombat movie. Actually 2 of them but the 2nd one was awful. lol But it's actually a very popular video game. There are a couple videos with me in costume on my channel.
Oi OTR, Give me the job as host Lansberg is a goon, he doesn't let them finish, he asks question after question and you never get a full response WWF/E Fan 1996-2004
Which maybe a person interviewing that caliber of ego in the field of athletics needs to establish himself as in control of the interview in some sort of machismo "sword measuring contest," but if I was being interviewed, I wouldn't put up with it and would walk off the interview.
He may have used them in Japan. But the taapes I have seen of him his skill were limited. But I see your point about him being boring doing an arm bar over here. Positioning alone would be comical. Andre was trained by some of the best - But again, could you see him applying a leg lock? Or a Boston Crab? I'd laugh. Rumour is HH may be back for WM - I'm hoping not as an in ring performer (special guest ref, maybe). Thanx for the reply. (Interesting photo BTW.)
Only because he was in the WWE he drew those numbers. Every other promotion he was in he didn't draw a dime. He worked in various territory's, WCW, ECW & Japan & didn't draw crap. Hogan drew money EVERY promotion (before and after his WWE run) he went to and WITHOUT the WWE machine. When Austin was on top he pretty much was the only "superstar" in the company. But when The Rock, HHH, Y2J, Angle, Lesnar etc.starting becoming superstars he lost the top dog spot. Hogan>Austin any day.
every 6'5 300lb guy drew in the 70s that says nothing and Hogan has drawn nothing in TNA, plus WCW had a billion dollar conglomerate behind it so you can't even give him credit for that(and Hogan still didn't draw shit, the nWo made all that money). And you obviously don't know your history because Austin was still the top draw through 2002 in the WWE and the only reason he didn't keep that position through Lesnar, Angle, Jericho's runs is because he was forced to retire from injuries
If we're talking about getting them in the seats, Hogan would be on the list. If you are doing the list (even if it is for pro wresling) on ability in the ring . . . Hogan wouldn't even be on the top 50 list. There are jobbers and mid carders with more ring savve then Hogan. Names like Santana, Steamboat, Lanny Poffo, Race, Rocky Johnson, Buff Buagwell, Sweet Daddy Siki, Snuka . . . They had ring savve. But will never get the name recognition of a Hulk Hogan. IMO, that's sad.
"Is there anyone you didn't want to lose to?"
"No."
This is why Ric Flair is the greatest.
True that Awesome!
I always thought Ric Flair looked old. Looking back now.. He looks so young in this interview!
I thought he was Button.
Facts
He’s been thru a lot physically and Mentally. Still the best of all time. He gave it all for sure.
He looks 10yrs younger than he did in 2004, and that's only a 2 year difference...
hus hus that’s exactly the point I made in a comment on another flair video just earlier today!
He is an alchoholic and an alchoholic won't be any younger after in a certain age he would loose all his hair,scar face,disease and long term illness that's what Ric flair was sincs after 2001 !
Make up for television.
Because in 03 when he joined evolution he let himself go. He started drinking and partying again
Flair seemed really easy going and humble in this interview.
I've met Ric twice and both times he couldn't have been nicer or funnier. I'm a big fan of many of the all-time greats, but for me there will always be NAITCH at the very top of that list.
Just a hard working man. Cheers Rick.
Flair still had pride and dignity here. Over time he became a HHH and Vince McMahon sycophant.
Great point. Completely agree.
Ric never really disses Hulk. I think, regardless of what happened in WCW, Ric and a lot of guys knew that Hulk was a wrestling guy. Hulk earned his spot and his money. So many of those guys never did.
Flair is the greatest.
Really liked Flair in this interview.
Flair gives the best interviews. He has a great take on wrestling.
I agree with you totally. Ric, in my opionion, is the greatest of all time, simply because of his ability to be so versative on the mic and his skills in the ring. I don't think there will ever be anyone close to him.
That was a fucking great Interview. Say what you want about Landsberg, he did a great job in that interview, you could really see how comfortable Ric Flair became over the course of the interview
Ric Flair the Best of all time...Woooooooooo
Evolution one year later was pretty damn close to the reformation of the Four Horseman.
Flair was the man in his time. No one could stand next to him
He is the greatest wrestler. Complete package.
I'd have to go with Flair over Hogan because yeah in all areas the complete package the reason Hogan didn't like losing is because he knows he sucks in the ring he's the absolute shits he knows he can't bounce back from losses Flair can that's why Flair all around is greatest Hogan just has his name Flair has his name plus can work in the ring so yeah im on team Flair for that one
@@georgemunro9640 I saw an interview once where Hogan called himself the Babe Ruth of professional wrestling because he's the biggest attraction ever. He also said when it comes to the all-around package of what a professional wrestler should be, Ric Flair is the best of all-time. I think he's absolutely correct on both counts.
Ric Flair will always be the greatest Wrestler. Going to MAW (Mid Atlantic Wrestling), NWA(National Wrestling Alliance), WCW(World Championship Wrestling). Seventeen Times World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion. Mr Ric Flair should be on Wheaties Box. Really the First Wrestler to blame Andre The Gaint in The National Wrestling Alliance.
Bill Goldberg and The Rock were mega stars within 2 years of being in the business. Bruno Sammartino said they would get guys over in 2 months back in the 60’s and 70’s.
Ric "The Nature Boy" Flair....Greatest wrestler of all time.
WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
16X
we wanna see Ric even in defeat but we'll still love him
Do you know what I'm looking forward to? The episode where he lets his guest answer a question.
don't hold your breath
I was drinking a beverage when I read this and I nearly choked from laughter
Wouldn't that be nice? The best interviewers are always great listeners, and that ain't him.
This Ric Flair is a different one from the one we have now.
Wooooooooo😮 since 1972 forever
Ric Flair obviously knew about the formation of Evolution during this interview. When he said he knew the four guys to do it, he's obviously referring to Triple H, Batista, Orton, and himself.
I doubt it. They formed over a year later. Still though, its something he probably pushed for for sure.
Definitely Triple H and Orton at least
Ryan Norman Sorry for such a late response... but they held off on the storyline because both Batista and Orton got hurt, they wanted to do it much sooner than they did.
Corben Van Riper horsemen maybe?
Lookin' sharp Ric.
Loved his honesty.
Hogan was the biggest star ever (followed closely be Austin and Rock), Shawn Michaels was the best overall performer ever (followed closely by Flair and Savage).
I think that sums things up pretty well.
What about Sting and Bret Hart?
Flair..the best there is..the best there was..the best there will ever be..wooooooooooo
I see your point but you have to understand when you're a 5'8 303 pound guy it's very difficult to perform drop kicks, back flips, and high flying moves. Hogan was a power guy, like Big Show, Sid Vicious, etc. He was a pretty good performer in his day for a guy with limitations. He trained under Hiro Matsuda who taught him very old-school moves which he couldn't really use in the states because they weren't very exciting but in Japan he used what he learned and did well as a technical wrestler.
Joel Xero agreed, Hogan’s Japan style was actually much better
People who hate on Ric flair are hater's !!!! This guy is the best of all time and it ain't close!! All you guys that say Ric is not truthful,just other jealous wrestler's not being truthful,because they wish they were him!!!!! Wooooooo
Tryin to get Rick Flair to talk sh*t about other wrestlers and the business and flair not taking bait. Flair is the man
I fuckin hate how Landsberg asks a question and then immediately interrupts you can clearly see it on Ric`s face at the end tat he was annoyed he didn`t get to answer the question he was asked!
I don't think that's an unpopular opinion, people like Foley. He is absolutely fantastic on the mic, he's probably the best "real" talker. He can really make you believe in what he is saying.
Wrestling entertainment wouldn't have become as big as it did in the 80s an 90s if it hadn't of been for guys like flair, an Hogan.. i could follow that with dozens of other big names . But these two was at the head of the list for a lot of the fans..
I actually really like Ric this way. If this is really who he is, good for him. Sounds like a really decent guy with a good head on his shoulders.
The Man. That is all. :)
It isn't just Hulk that says he's the greatest, Landsberg it's the majority of people you ask that grew up and were fans during the 80s and 90s.
The "Madness" was The Heel Answer to Hulkmania. All of his matches win or loose were Epic vs Hogan Flair Steamboat Warrior Sting etc. Savage made everybody look great in his matches. The Physique, The Image, The Work, The Personality. Randy Savage had no weakness in his game. WWF or WCW Heel or Face, Miss Elizabeth or Scary Sherri Macho Man or Macho King Strap or No Strap Win or Loose He was always the same A SuperNova that just Exploded every time His music came on. Savage is The Real G.O.A.T
You've missed the point entirely with regards to what pro wrestling is about.
Those "stupid taunts" helped tell the story of the match and made Hogan a larger than life figure. Wrestling isn't about doing all sorts of holds and suplexes, it's about connecting with the audience, and getting the audience emotionally invested in the story being told in the ring. Hogan was one of, if not the, best at doing that.
In all honesty Hulk Hogan is the biggest star of the decades. Austin got the hottest. Rock became the biggest star wrestling has produced as a Hollywood box office smash.
Austin was bigger in a shorter amount of time. Definitely surpassed Hogan
Which is why Flair truly is the greatest of all time, even though Hogan was the bigger star, can you imagine Hogan going to the smaller territories and making the local guy look amazing? No chance, his ego wouldn't allow it, which is why I've never liked Hogan but, for all his faults, have always admired/respected Flair.
Rip the people who were watching this on tv, a commercial break every 2 minutes
gotta love and respect 'The Man!' Respect Ric. x [ps Wo0o00o0o0!]
Hogan drew MORE than any of those 6'5 guys. WCW was in danger of going under before Hogan got in there. He saved the company. As for TNA, who the hell gave a damn about TNA before Hogan got in there? Hogan's arrival was the biggest thing that ever happened 2 TNA. He gave them publicity and recognition from people that didn't even know the company existed. It even caught WWE's attention. Austin never drew a dime w/o WWE. He was a top draw yes but top spot was givin to The Rock and that's a fact.
I agree. I just saw very interesting parallels in this interview.
Between the 2 I'd say Flair is the greatest wrestler of all time talent charisma the promos he say second to none now the biggest name the biggest star the greatest draw box office name recognition Hogan will always be bigger than Flair so they're both the greatest in different areas
Very best.
Goat 🐐 right there
Thank you. It's a photo of me in costume as Sub-Zero from Mortal Kombat.
I like to see sting on here
Look at statistics, Austin has broken every record in terms of merchandise, house capacity, ratings, then any other superstar in the buisness. He still pushes the ratings through the roof when he turns up at RAW for an apperance.
Yeah but you have to take into consideration the platform that Austin had to launch from. That was built by Hulk Hogan. If you wanted a Hulk Hogan T-shirt back in the 80s you had to actually go to an event and buy it. You can buy Austin T-shirts anywhere from Kmart to Walmart or on half a million different websites. Hogan didn’t have live TV every week. Monthly pay per views every month. There was no social media or Internet to broadcast him in a bigger light. Austin is nowhere near in the universe Hogan would be in if Hogan had everything back then that Austin had today.
the guy shafted many people in life who deserved to be champion through back door politics.
WWF was just another Territory when Hogan came in. The WWF went on to destroy the competition to the point they basically unified to stay alive (WCW).
WCW was an minor league to the WWF when Hogan joined. WCW went on to dethrone and almost destroy WWF.
Austin was the top man in WWF when Hogan took WCW on his shoulders took the crown from WWF.
Even today, ask people to name a the top 5 wrestlers and Hogans name is usually first (certainly around non-internet fans)
And I'll say again. All it contains is taunts, Hulking up, Big Boots and Atomic Legdrops.
whoooo my bad wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
ric flair WOOOOOO
Part 1 blocked by WWE
It’s not a Landsberg interview without him being coked up, interrupting the guests before they say something potentially interesting, and making cringey jokes/remarks.
Flair was/is the best.
they did in a way bring the 4 horsemen in the wwe...they were called evolution
That’s why WWE is in chaos. Undertaker is basically retired and HHH is no longer wrestling and probably doesn’t go in the locker room much. WWE doesn’t have any leadership in the back and there is no control.
Look at Hogan's best matches, then look at Flair's best matches. Completely different. One is exiting and very athletic and skilful. The other was stupid taunts which took over half the match, big boots and legdrops.
Landberg didnt think so much of Flair after he started feuding with Bret Hart.
WOOO
look at all those wwf posters
u can even predict the moves they're going to do....
i see your point. but they have long way to go. and doubt they'll be as great.
Wheres part 1 ?
Flair has admitted several times himself that Hogan was the best because he drew the most money. Hogan was in the right place at the right time with Mcmahon because everything leading into WM1 took the WWF into the mainstream. Hogan simply became a bigger world wide star and a bigger draw.
What's most fascinating to me about NAITCH is he's universally beloved and respected by the entire rasslin universe, and he did it while almost always playing the heel better than anyone ever has. Hogan was almost always the All-American larger than life baby face, which was exactly how he should've been marketed.
Micheal Landsberg best interview lve seen so far..or would you rather have Bob Costas doing these interviews NOT!!! Mikes questions were fast accurate and to the point and had Flairs attention all the way with both giving quick clear questions and replies. We all know Rick Flair can get into a story and use up a lot of time, but Micheal was like an great quarterback here and used the shows limited time slot very well. Rick Flair has so many memorable stories but you can see them on other segments on you tube so get off of Micheals case here folks. l loved how Micheal stroked Flairs ego at the right times which l think Flair replied graciously, and l guess l say that because Flair made me laugh the hardest of any wrestler and when he was on the mic the crowd went silent so they could take it all in and loved every minute of it. Piper was great but no better then Flair on the mic. What they both lacked in wrestling talent they made up for it on the mic. The earl ier version of Heath Slater aka "The One Man Band Baby" had its funny moments as well with Roddy Piper and Cyndi Lauper segments. Micheal restored a bit of my faith in him with this interview after l saw his terrible interview with CM Punk.
I am 55 and remember very well, Ric was a " Pioneer " for all who came after him, as well as SuperStar Billy Graham " Dusty " and Handsome Harley Race !! Those 4 are my favorites along with The Rock " and his Father " The Soul Man " Rocky Johnson ( Hank Renner..." He's GOING FOR THE BOSTON CRAB ! " COW PALACE days !! and of course The High Chief " Rock's Grandfather Peter Mavia !! ALL HOF !! ....who can forget " Moon Dog Main " too ! GREAT TIMES in the east bay ! The Rock " was born in Hayward, Ca. 1972.
You don't cut off SLICK RIC FLAIR! What an ass Landsburg is ! FLAIR was the best wrestler and best World Heavyweight Champion ever! The four horsemen beat everybody they faced!
@TheNextVinceRusso
I can't really argue with that. Although an unpopular opinion needs to be thrown in here because I've been talking about this a lot lately, I think Foley's the best promo guy of all time. I've been watching all of his ECW promos here on YT and every single one of them is gold. I think he's WAY underrated so...I just have to give him credit whenever a "best of" conversation comes up. It's all subjective, but I urge people to seriously consider it and look his old stuff up.
Ric Flair is is and hsa always been the man thats y he the only 1 wit 2 hof rings and he should have beat hogan at least 1 time in 94 but that was WCW tryin 2 b like the WWF but i didnt understand y they never wrestle at wrestlemania or starrcade it sure would have been great
I'll ask again, have you ever seen Hogan's earlier work?
@mezcao WCW was NWA when Hogan came to WWF
Can you reupload part 1?
Lansberg always wants people to name names. Rick wouldn't do it. W000!
@bigrigbob2010 WWF back then was bigger than NWA ever would be. Ted Turner had to come in and put promotion behind it to bring the other guys to a world wide audience. Plus Hogan got huge from Rocky 3
Even Flair himself said that
@bigrigbob2010 I know the history son, but NWA was before WCW, WCW was the NWA product refined with production money, that was my point.
Hogan: Greatest politician in wrestling.
Flair: Greatest wrestler ever.
*Period*
NO SAMMARTINO WAS
i dont like to think of wrestlers in terms of famous level.after all if it was just hogan in the ring nobody would care.its the different personalities and styles which make the quilt of a good show
I don't really hate Hogan, and I never said Austin was the bigger "Star" Hogan crossed over more, Austin was a wrestler. Hogan is on these covers because he is the more mainstream attractive of the two, Austin is no role mode whereas Hogan encouraged good health and Christianity. But that has nothing to do with the fact Austin had the best buyrates, merchandise sales, and ratings of any wrestler. You know what Hogan never did? Beat Monday Night Football, Austin was the first, then Rock and Foley
Flair=Punk
Hogan=Cena
"If he was standing right over there, I'd tell him the same thing."
Interviews Hogan
"The Greatest Wrestler of All Time!
Hulk Hogan!"
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@XxzkiidxX Those stats are in fact very false, Hogan and Andre put 93,000 people in the Pontiac silverdome, Austin never came close to any of that merchandise? no way in hell he 's sold more than Hogan
The interviewer is the interruption KING one of the most irritating interviewers I've ever seen
@bigrigbob2010 Hogan was bigger with casual fans but ric was way more over with hard core fans without vinces promotional machine behind him..
@bigrigbob2010 He also said it (Flair best of all-time) on Off the Record.
In-ring ability? Hmm. I dunno (If Ric Flair is the greatest). Hogan got the crowd more involved than Flair, imho. When it comes to a better wrestler, physically speaking... maybe Ric Flair is better because he can do that somersault. When it comes to mic skills/promos, Ric Flair is probably better, but Hogan comes really close to matching him (Especially during his WCW heel run). Heels are always best on the mic.
Go to the store and look at WM 18 &19 both had Hogan & Austin on the card & both have HOGAN on the front cover,not Austin. If he was such a bigger star his face would have been on the cover. Hell,go look at No Way Out 2003,It's Hogan that's right on the top with Austin right below him. WWE Allstars, on the cover the main 2 guys you see is Cena and HOGAN. If Austin was a bigger star we would have seen Cena vs Austin on the cover. You just hate Hogan so much you're completely biased against him.
Austin is the men
@theaterattendee
Yeah, I agree. I was never a big Flair fan but his shoot interviews made me hate his guts as a person. This interview was great, though. Gotta give credit to Landsberg, he's a true fan. He made it a point to interview all these guys for WM18 and did a great job with all of them. My onlly beef with him is how he usualy interupts people constantly. But you're right, Flair actually came off likable here.
There is a Mortal Kombat movie. Actually 2 of them but the 2nd one was awful. lol But it's actually a very popular video game. There are a couple videos with me in costume on my channel.
hes right about putting other people over hes put tons of guys over hogan cant say that
Oi OTR, Give me the job as host Lansberg is a goon, he doesn't let them finish, he asks question after question and you never get a full response
WWF/E Fan 1996-2004
Which maybe a person interviewing that caliber of ego in the field of athletics needs to establish himself as in control of the interview in some sort of machismo "sword measuring contest," but if I was being interviewed, I wouldn't put up with it and would walk off the interview.
He may have used them in Japan. But the taapes I have seen of him his skill were limited. But I see your point about him being boring doing an arm bar over here. Positioning alone would be comical. Andre was trained by some of the best - But again, could you see him applying a leg lock? Or a Boston Crab? I'd laugh. Rumour is HH may be back for WM - I'm hoping not as an in ring performer (special guest ref, maybe). Thanx for the reply. (Interesting photo BTW.)
FLAIR VS HOGAN GREAT FEUD EVER !!!!!!!
Only because he was in the WWE he drew those numbers. Every other promotion he was in he didn't draw a dime. He worked in various territory's, WCW, ECW & Japan & didn't draw crap. Hogan drew money EVERY promotion (before and after his WWE run) he went to and WITHOUT the WWE machine. When Austin was on top he pretty much was the only "superstar" in the company. But when The Rock, HHH, Y2J, Angle, Lesnar etc.starting becoming superstars he lost the top dog spot. Hogan>Austin any day.
Four Horsemen vs nWo!
every 6'5 300lb guy drew in the 70s that says nothing and Hogan has drawn nothing in TNA, plus WCW had a billion dollar conglomerate behind it so you can't even give him credit for that(and Hogan still didn't draw shit, the nWo made all that money). And you obviously don't know your history because Austin was still the top draw through 2002 in the WWE and the only reason he didn't keep that position through Lesnar, Angle, Jericho's runs is because he was forced to retire from injuries
If we're talking about getting them in the seats, Hogan would be on the list. If you are doing the list (even if it is for pro wresling) on ability in the ring . . . Hogan wouldn't even be on the top 50 list. There are jobbers and mid carders with more ring savve then Hogan. Names like Santana, Steamboat, Lanny Poffo, Race, Rocky Johnson, Buff Buagwell, Sweet Daddy Siki, Snuka . . . They had ring savve. But will never get the name recognition of a Hulk Hogan. IMO, that's sad.