Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat: The Story Behind The Magic

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1989 was a special year that saw Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat have a trilogy of matches for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.

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From February through to May 7th, 1989, Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat clashed over the coveted NWA title.

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At one end of the feud was Ric Flair, one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling history, the poster boy of the NWA (and WCW later on) whose promos and heartfelt passion for the world title was always evident.

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Opposite Flair was Ricky Steamboat, a true master of his craft. He was the ultimate good guy who became a star after his classic bout with "Macho Man" Randy Savage two years before at WrestleMania III.

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"One of my greatest blessings was the day Ricky Steamboat walked into the office of Jimmy Crockett in Charlotte, North Carolina."

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"I felt like they killed it. All those matches are different. The effort was intense. The professionalism was A-plus. I knew when we did them; they were special."

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"You had two artists out there. They raised everybody’s game!"

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Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat: The Story Behind The Magic

1989 was a special year that saw Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat have a trilogy of matches for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.

From February through to May 7th, 1989, Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat clashed over the coveted NWA title.

At one end of the feud was Ric Flair, one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling history, the poster boy of the NWA (and WCW later on) whose promos and heartfelt passion for the world title was always evident.

Opposite Flair was Ricky Steamboat, a true master of his craft. He was the ultimate good guy who became a star after his classic bout with "Macho Man" Randy Savage two years before at WrestleMania III.

"One of my greatest blessings was the day Ricky Steamboat walked into the office of Jimmy Crockett in Charlotte, North Carolina."

Ric Flair Opens Up about Their Legendary Feud

"I felt like they killed it. All those matches are different. The effort was intense. The professionalism was A-plus. I knew when we did them; they were special."

Jim Ross:

"You had two artists out there. They raised everybody’s game!"

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