Today in Pro Wrestling History (September 9): Ric Flair makes his WWF debut

Today in Pro Wrestling History: On September 9th, 1991, Ric Flair made his debut in the World Wrestling Federation after parting ways with WCW President Jim Herd.

Today in Pro Wrestling History (September 9): Ric Flair makes his WWF Debut

Today in Pro Wrestling History September 9

Appearing on television with the Big Gold Belt, Flair declared himself “The Real World Champion.”

Accompanied by Bobby Heenan, who ceremoniously rolled out a red carpet for The Nature Boy, the pair displayed Flair’s title belt and immediately issued a challenge to WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan.

Here’s a another great wrestling story about Ric Flair:ย Ric Flair: The Last Real World Champion – An Honest Review

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