Ric Flair isn’t from Dallas, but he plays a big part in our city’s professional wrestling history. In fact, he was involved in one of the most iconic matches, when Kerry Von Erich defeated Flair for the NWA championship at Texas Stadium, following the death of Kerry’s older brother David. (A clip from that match is after the jump, as is a pretty unintentionally hilarious promo for a match at Reunion Arena.) Anyway, most wrestlers don’t grow old and they certainly don’t grow old gracefully. Read Shane Ryan’s recounting of how Flair (or Richard Fliehr, as various court documents know him) slumps along to the finish line, a maybe even sadder, and real-life, version of Randy “The Ram” Robinson.
Get the D Brief Newsletter
Dallas’ most important news stories of the week, delivered to your inbox each Sunday.
Related Articles
Urbanism
Dallas: The City That Hates Pedestrians, Pt. 51
At some point, Hi Line Drive will be an important connecting point between the Katy Trail and the Trinity River. Until construction is finished, maybe just stay in your car.
By Matt Goodman
Shopping & Fashion
‘That’s a Big Ass Candle’
Chloe and Trent Mervine want their ginormous candle to be the only one you need this year.
Podcasts
Will the Mavericks Upset the Thunder? Let’s Talk About It!
Five questions that could determine Dallas' second-round playoff series.