WWE Hall of Famers Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan have opened up about their lives, careers, and confronting mortality in a rare joint interview. Both wrestling icons, now 71, shared their reflections on fame, health struggles, and the legacy they hope to leave behind.
Facing Mortality After Decades in the Ring
Flair, known as "The Nature Boy," admitted that his near-fatal health scare in 2017 made him reconsider his invincibility. "When you cheat death once, you realise it's not just a storyline," he said. Hogan, who has undergone multiple back surgeries, added: "We've taken bumps that would hospitalise most men our age. The body remembers every one."
From Rivals to Brothers
The two legends, who once headlined WrestleMania and had one of wrestling's most famous rivalries, now share a bond forged through decades in the business. "We were competitors, but today we're brothers," Hogan revealed. Flair echoed this sentiment: "There's maybe five people alive who understand what we've been through. Hulk's one of them."
Legacy Beyond Wrestling
Both men spoke about wanting to be remembered for more than just their in-ring personas. "I hope people remember me as someone who gave back," said Hogan, referencing his charity work. Flair, ever the showman, quipped: "Just tell them I was the best-dressed wrestler who ever lived!" before turning serious: "But really, I hope I made people happy."
As they enter their eighth decade, these wrestling icons prove that while their in-ring days may be behind them, their impact on sports entertainment will never be forgotten.
