Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair are often considered two of the most iconic superstars in WWE history. Despite being part of the same community, these legendary figures have been involved in numerous conflicts. Fans of both stars have sometimes engaged in debates over who holds greater significance in the history of the Stamford-based promotion.
Interestingly, alongside their conflicts, Hogan and Flair have also teamed up as a duo, dominating the world of professional wrestling across various promotions. However, in a recent interview, the WWE icon recalled a harrowing incident related to Ric Flair’s health.
Hulk Hogan discloses shocking incident involving Ric Flair
The Hulkster, in a recent interview with Theo Von, had disclosed a shocking incident involving Ric Flair’s health. According to Hogan, the Nature Boy had dealt with serious health issues a few years ago, and the situation was so critical that the doctors gave him only a five percent chance of survival,
“The doctor pulled me, ‘Sorry I was saying your buddy here has destroyed his body, the inside of some of his intestines were dying.’ Because he’s got a five percent chance of making it through the surgery. So he goes in, and we wait. Jimmy Hart was with me. We waited. He comes out. He’s still alive.”
He continues, “His girl’s crying. His daughter Ashley’s crying. I’m sitting there holding his hand. He opens his eyes, he looks up and he goes, ‘Hogan, get me a six-pack!'” [3:22-3:58]
Wrestling as a sport usually takes a massive toll on the athlete’s health. There is a long list of former wrestlers who faced serious physical complications both during their careers and after retirement.
Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair’s friendship during the WWE stint
Hulk Hogan & Ric Flair were both involved in some of the greatest feuds of all time back in the 90s. Both were engaged in a series of promos and intense matches which were adored by the Wrestling universe.
Some speculations suggested that Hulk Hogan & Ric Flair both even had some heated conversations in real life. However, after so many years, the enemies seem to have turned into friends. Nowadays both have shared various podcast sessions with each other.
There have been some recent reports suggesting that Hogan might return to the ring for an official retirement match during Wrestlemania 40. If Ric also decides to chime in, the wrestling world could witness some of it’s biggest stars in action for one last time.
