Who Does Ric Flair Think Will Win the 2018 “Royal Rumble” Matches?

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was recently interviewed by Sky Sports, where he discussed a number of topics. Among them were his victory at the 1992 “Royal Rumble,” who he thinks will win this year’s matches and more.

Below are the highlights of the interview:

On winning the 1992 “Royal Rumble:”

“What made it special was, number one – I didn’t know I was going to win it,” he said. “And number two I had just left Atlanta (WCW) with no self-confidence, I just couldn’t figure out how Jim Herd couldn’t see who I was, he didn’t understand.

“I went from Atlanta to Albany, New York and my life changed in one day. Literally one day, that’s the truth.

“One day I was just trying to figure out what I was going to do and the next day I was the champion.”

Ric Flair enters at No. 3, winning the Royal Rumble Match - Jan. 19, 1992

On the promo that followed the match:

“When I was walking back down the aisle, Pat Patterson came to me and said ‘you’ve got a promo’,” said Flair.

“That was it. He said ‘talk about how happy you are’ and I said ‘no problem’. What I said was directed right at Jim Herd and anyone who had anything to do with WCW.

“I’ve always liked Ted Turner and Ted loved wrestling but he didn’t have anything to do with hiring the idiots that ran it. And I repeat: idiots.”

On who will win the 2018 “Royal Rumble” matches:

(Women’s) “I would say Asuka,” he said. “She’s colourful, the fans love her and she’s like the women’s version of (Great) Muta, with the paint and everything, and she’s very talented.

(Men’s)

“When you keep in mind a lot of the focus is pointing towards Mania, then I think Roman Reigns has got a good chance.

“I love Roman, he’s a great character and a great guy. He deserves it.”

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