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Hulk Hogan's sudden death has rattled the entire world of professional wrestling. The whole wrestling world is talking about this unfortunate demise, and recently, one of his biggest on screen rivals, Ric Flair, also expressed his condolences on this unfortunate incident.
Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan worked together in WWE during the early 1990s for the first time, and their rivalry was one of the most wanted rivalries of the time. They restarted their rivalry when both of them worked together in WCW during the mid and late 90s. It is still considered one of the most important rivalries in wrestling history.
Ric Flair pays homage to Hulk Hogan
Flair is presently 76, and he still makes sporadic appearances in the professional wrestling ring. Recently, he expressed his condolences for Hulk Hogan's sad demise, and he also expressed his fear of his own life. Here is what he said on Uncrowned's "The Ariel Helwani Show" regarding this matter;
Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair were two of the biggest rivals of the 1990s
"I had just talked to [Hogan's longtime friend] Jimmy Hart the day before [Hogan passed], and I didn't actually speak with Hulk, but everything was fine," Flair said. "I knew that he had health issues, but I thought they were being embellished by that radio disc jockey Bubba [the Love Sponge].
"[Hogan] seemed to be fine, but I think he just got tired. Eleven back operations, hip replacements, now a neck surgery. How much can your body take?
Ric Flair wrestled his last match in 2022
"We've all put ourselves in ridiculous positions in the business. But, I mean, here I am, I'm five years older than Hulk and I don't hurt at all. I've had some serious health issues, but I don't have an ache or pain in my body. It bothers me, and, of course, it gives me anxiety that I could be next."
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In 2022, he had his last match of his professional wrestling career; however, he claimed that he would never retire. But ultimately, earlier this year, he stated that he would never return to the ring. He recently had a short tenure in AEW in a non wrestling role. Ric Flair will always be remembered as one of the best in the world.
