A wwe publication, the content of this book is fine. On a good note,i highly recommend the book to real wrestling fans, who in the past enjoyed true. Wrestling star charlotte flair hurled racist remarks at cops. The assend of the book was practically a love letter to vince mcmahon. With that triumphant cry, nature boy ric flair surpassed his predecessors and his peers to become one of the greatest professional wrestlers in history. Such an animated performer like ric flair cant be encapsulated in words. A wrestling fans bible sep 20, 2007 by bigm to be the man is the autobiography by the man widely regarded as the greatest professional wrestler to ever lace up a pair of wrestling bootsric flair. To wrestling fans, the nature boy is a platinumblond deity. Chris emerson cartersville, ga it took me about 1 week to finshing the book and wow the book is great but who can say what ric has been putting up with in this business.
To be the man, cowritten with keith elliot greenberg, chronicles the anguish and exhilaration of flairs life and careerin painfully honest detail. The book starts with rics earliest life, prepro wrestling, giving us insight into his upbringing. Lots of good inside stuff from the 70s and 80s, and the tragic sufferings of a man who was literally beaten down by one of the biggest clowns in wrestling, eric bischoff. He was and still is loved by millions all over the world. But if you are a fan, especially of the man many call the greatest of all time nature boy ric flair, youll be riveted by this autobiography. The man has since changed and become more accepting of some of the people in this book because as they say, time heals all wounds. To be the man by ric flair throughout the years, there may have been equally charismatic performers, comparable athletes, and. If youre expecting a book to hold dearly in the way of a foleywritten book, dont bother. Police arrived, and all hell broke loose, says a passage in flairs book. Ric flair to be the man is one of those biographies that ranks up there with the very best. Flair made famous the catchphrase, to be the man, you gotta beat the man, in the 1980s. Rick flair is a legend in the wrestling business and this book tells an amazing rise to the man as well as the hardship that comes with being the man.
His inring work is almost as legendary as his life outside the ring. Now it appears the nature boy wants to get his hands on the trademark. Slaughter, david crockett, arn anderson, bobby the brain heenan, mean gene okerlund, shawn michaels, triple h, undertaker and brock lesnar. From the moment he was born, flair was enmeshed in controversy. To be the man wwe by flair, ric, madden, mark, greenberg, keith elliot isbn. Ric flair is an icon of pro wrestling, and nature boy does an admirable job of elevating him to a higher tier of sports significance. With that triumphant yell, nature boy ric flair surpassed his predecessors and his peers to become one of the greatest professional wrestlers in history.
While ric flair was said to never have read the comments made about him in mick foleys book, in his own book to be the man, released in 2004, ric flair. In addition to his own words, flairs story is enriched by anecdotes from ring greats like superstar billy graham, ricky the dragon steamboat, harley race, sgt. To be the man wwe and millions of other books are available for. Interested in booking ric flair for a virtual meeting. His body has become flabbier and his matches more formulaic, but his interviews really put the grandpa image over the top. My only gripe was that it was too shorti wanted more. To be the man by ric flair 2004, hardcover for sale. The book s title was taken from flair s famous catchphrase. Reading ric flair s autobiography is unlike reading any other wrestling book. In the last five to seven years, flair became the epitome of a doddering old man. I am certain that ric flair worked through the physical pain he endured year after year to give the audience a thrilling show.
Wrestling star charlotte flair hurled racist remarks at. But as a biography of one of the biggest names of his generation, this is a huge letdown. Mark madden to wrestling fans, the nature boy is a platinumblond deity, a sixteentime world champion who accurately boasted that he could have a five star match with a broom. View ric flair booking agent, manager, publicist contact info. To be the man the rise and near fall of one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. To be the man by ric flair 2004, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
The book says charlotte flair was arrested while trying to be peacekeeper between ric flair and riki johnson. Contact athlete speakers today at 8009166008 to book ric flair for a virtual event, virtual meeting, virtual appearance, virtual keynote speaking engagement, webinar, video conference or zoom meeting. We mined ric flair and charlotte flairs new book, second nature, and dug up the passages that leapt off the page like a wrestler coming off the top rope. Honky tonk man talks about multitime world champion and wwe hall of famer ric flair and responds to. Ric flair management contact details name, email, phone number. He would be mortified if his son took on his example as the man he was. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Ric flair has been a headlining name in professional wrestling for almost forty years. Rics signature catchphrase, to be the man, youve got to beat the man speaks volumes to his confidence inside the squared circle as a wrestler and performer and sports entertainer if youre a fan of that turn of. Part of that certainly comes from my interest and appreciation of flair, but moreso, i think this book, while not necessarily giving me an inside glimpse of the business like we got with ole andersons book, here we get a glimpse of ric flair the wrestler, and even more important, ric flair the man.
To be the man book by ric flair, keith elliot greenberg. Following wrestlemania xxiv in 2008, the incomparable nature boy soaked in the adulation. Flair didnt see potential in mick foley at the time which led to foley harboring some animosity towards flair. Ric flair is god they will never be a ric flair again, 12. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read ric flair. No surprise given that ric flair s name was attached to it, it had to be the best. It would be hard to find a bigger character with a more. To be the man wwe 97807434569 by flair, ric and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The man ric flair is a celebrity and professional wrestler.
Ric flair is an american professional wrestling manager and retired professional wwe wrestler. He was considered to be one of the greatest professional wrestl. Flair last appeared on wwe television for a brief feud with hulk hogan in which the two legends recruited fiveman teams to compete in a tag match at. To be the man is an autobiographical book written by professional wrestler ric flair and keith elliot greenberg, and edited by mark madden. What makes the book so powerful is flairs ability to step away from ric flair himself, and look at the complete picture that is his life and career. When any wrestling fan heard this sound, along with the theme from 2001. Ric flair by ric flair overdrive rakuten overdrive. If dean malenko is the man of 1,000 holds, then flair is absolutely the man of 1,000 faces each one more flushed red with intensity than the last. Flair lets it all hang out, figuratively and literally, in this tellall thats surprisingly devoid of arrogance and excuses 2 things most wrestling veterans seem to possess in spades. Aug 31, 2019 of all of ric flairs famous catchphrases, one stands tall above the rest to be the man, youve gotta beat the man.
Richard morgan fliehr born february 25, 1949, better known as ric flair, is an american professional wrestling manager and retired professional wrestler signed to wwe under its legends program. To be the man ebook by ric flair, keith elliot greenberg. Of all of ric flairs famous catchphrases, one stands tall above the rest to be the man, youve gotta beat the man. Honky tonk man talks about multitime world champion and wwe hall of famer ric flair and responds to comments made by flair about him in flair s book. Ranked by multiple peers and journalists as the greatest professional wrestler of all time, flair had a career that spanned 40 years.
I voraciously devoured all of the content inside reading it whenever i had free time. Second nature is the fatherdaughter autobiography from wwe legend nature boy ric flair himself and his talented daughter charlotte, a multitime wwe womens champion for the fatherdaughter duo of ric and charlotte flair, sports entertainment is second nature, but with success comes a price. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He mentions in the book how shameful his deeds were and is embarressed that his children will read his account. To be the man wwe mark madden, ric flair, keith elliot. You could see it when flair walked out to the ring the man loved his job and loved his fans. Reading ric flairs autobiography is unlike reading any other wrestling book.
To be the man, cowritten with keith elliot greenberg, chronicles the anguish and exhilaration of flair s life and career in painfully honest detail. To be the man from the worlds largest community of readers. Flair, ric, 1949, wrestlers united states biography. A sixteentime world champion, slick ric could convince television viewers that a momentous life experience would pass them by if they missed an upcoming match. The book confirms it with his idiotic behavior outside of the ring. The book is not only a fascinating look into the cut throat buisness of professional wrestling,it is also a look at the great mans life. I felt i got more information about flair from the various quotes from friends, family, and peers, than from ric andor greenburg. To be the man traces the rise of one of wrestlings most enduring superstars to the pinnacle of the sports entertainment universe, and is a mustread for every wrestling fan. If youre expecting a book that will educate you on the wrestling scene, past and present, thisll be right up your street. With that triumphant cry, nature boy ric flair surpassed.
Oct 22, 2018 the book says charlotte flair was arrested while trying to be peacekeeper between ric flair and riki johnson. He suffered periods of crushing selfdoubt, marital strife andin a profession where there was room for only one ric flairbroken friendships. While ric flair was said to never have read the comments made about him in mick foleys book, in his own book to be the man, released in 2004, ric flair had some belittling comments to share of his own. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Hes a man of vibrant actions and endless sound bites. With that triumphant cry, nature boy ric flair surpassed his predecessors and his peers to become one of the greatest professional wrestlers in. Ric flair and mick foley their reallife beef and backstage. Now he says that wwe is making money off what he feels is his intellectual property, and he wants to. No surprise given that ric flairs name was attached to it, it had to be the best. He deserves such validation, and you can tell that with every. Jan 07, 2020 flair last appeared on wwe television for a brief feud with hulk hogan in which the two legends recruited five man teams to compete in a tag match at the crown jewel event in saudi arabia. Like many of the other children adopted through the tennessee childrens home society, he was apparently stolen from. Its ghostwritten by wwes keith elliot greenberg and edited by wrestling columnist mark madden, so for the most.
Buy to be the man ric flair 1st pocket books hardcover ed by ric flair isbn. Though not as much of a let down as harleys book, there was much to be desired considering the subject. To be the man, cowritten with keith elliot greenberg, chronicles the anguish and exhilaration of flairs life and career in painfully honest detail. Also known as the nature boy, flair is among the most famous and wellknown wrestlers in the world, and has been one of wrestlings biggest stars since the late 1970s. To be the man wwe and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. A space odyssey, they knew they would be in for the event of a lifetime. As it is, either flair is a really poor writer, or his book was ghostwritten, and boy can you ever tell the difference.