Ric Flair on If He Would Wrestle Again, Managing Charlotte, & More

Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was recently interviewed by Portsmouth News based out of the United Kingdom. “The Nature Boy” caught up with the website as part of promotion for his upcoming week-long tour in the UK, which sees him perform one-man shows in cities such as Leeds, London, and Newcastle.

Flair reflected on his WWE wrestling career coming to a close, but would note he can still go in the ring:

“I didn’t want to stop competing at all, but I think in terms of the direction the business was heading I saw it as a good time for me to step away from the ring. I’ve been blessed to have such a varied and successful career and I couldn’t have asked for a better final match than the one against Shawn. I couldn’t have asked to go out in a better way, to a better guy. He really is a true friend and if I had to lose to anyone I am glad it was him.”

“I would love to get back in the ring, but they are scared I would steal the show every week. I’m just too god damn good. I can still go in the ring and take a suplex or two if I need to.”

The 16-time world champion spoke briefly on the potential of John Cena breaking his record:

“I don’t give the record a second thought, but if it was to be broken it couldn’t go to a better person than John.”

Flair, whose daughter Charlotte competes in NXT, said WWE approached him to manage her:

“I have been asked before if I would go back into a management role with Ashley, but she needs me like a hole in the head. I wouldn’t boost her career, if anything I would hinder it.”

Be sure to read the entire interview, here. Flair also discussed his signature “WOO” catchphrase being used by professional athletes.