Ric Flair in WWF – Why He Left WCW for Arch-Rival in 1991

Imagine the surprise of watching WWF Prime Time Wrestling on September 9th, 1991, when out waltzes Ric Flair alongside Bobby Heenan cradling his NWA World Heavyweight Championship belt like a baby. 

It was one of the most shocking moments in wrestling history!

Why Ric Flair Left WCW for the WWF in 1991

Ric Flair: "Jim Herd is the total reason I left."

"I put up a bond for 25 grand, and when I asked for my money back, Herd said, ‘F*** you and the belt!’"

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