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Why?
Answer
Yes, and that's either a good thing or a bad thing depending on the age and the commitment to being a wrestling fan, of the person thinking of Flair's 16 World Titles.
To an older fan such as myself who saw Flair throughout his career, Ric Flair's 16 World Titles is a feat nobody will ever be able to match simply because of the way Vince McMahon changed the wrestling business. Flair traveled all around the country, and to other countries, defending the NWA World Title against various promotions' top challengers. And a huge part of that time was spent in a rental car with other wrestlers as they drove hundreds of miles a day to make the next show.
Today, of course, there is only the WWE where their TWO "world" titles are defended only in the WWE against a very small handful of the same challengers year after year, and they travel around in comparative luxury. The WWE wrestlers work a lot of shows but they have it easy compared to the old "territories" days where the boys drove hundreds of miles a day and shared cheap motel rooms to save expenses. TNA World Champs, except for the rare defense in New Japan, work less shows than the WWE and don't travel nearly as far.
To a younger fan who is a student of wrestling history, they will find upon researching the NWA Title and Flair's title reigns that the NWA World Champion was not a "company champion" defending that title against a very select few. That younger student will be impressed with Flair's accomplishment.
***Harley Race's 7 NWA World Titles should not be discounted in the least. That accomplishment was something most people thought would never be topped. It took a truly exceptional performer to top Race's feat***
Flair transitioned into WCW's marquee attraction and continued his success as World Champion. Vince McMahon thought so highly of Flair that HE had Flair as his World Champ, as well.
To the older fan such as myself, and to the younger student of wrestling history who makes the effort to study the NWA World Title, Ric Flair's 16 World Titles defines Ric Flair the performer. He was destined to be the World Champ, the MAN, and he spent a huge part of his career as World Champ. He won most of his World Titles when a World Title meant something. "Ric Flair, 16-time World Champion" is the correct way to remember this extraordinary performer.
On the other side of the coin, there are many new fans today that have no idea who Ric Flair is. All they see is a "washed-up old man". And because their only experience as a wrestling fan is watching the WWE of today, they think he got his world titles the same way the Triple H's and the Edges got their's. And they shrug, "so what? big deal". They didn't SEE Flair win those titles and defend them around the world, so to them "16 World Titles" is misleading. There is so much more to Ric Flair than just his World Titles, but they don't care; they just see him as an over-hyped old man who can't do a Huracarana so therefore he doesn't matter.
But for nearly every wrestling fan, "Ric Flair, 16-time World Champion" is the correct way to remember him. Flair was THE World Champion when that meant something.
Triple H, Edge, Kurt Angle, John Cena, Randy Orton, any of them...doesn't matter how many "world" titles they may end up with on their records, they are "company champions". Ric Flair was a WORLD Champion who defended his title all over the world.
Yes, and that's either a good thing or a bad thing depending on the age and the commitment to being a wrestling fan, of the person thinking of Flair's 16 World Titles.
To an older fan such as myself who saw Flair throughout his career, Ric Flair's 16 World Titles is a feat nobody will ever be able to match simply because of the way Vince McMahon changed the wrestling business. Flair traveled all around the country, and to other countries, defending the NWA World Title against various promotions' top challengers. And a huge part of that time was spent in a rental car with other wrestlers as they drove hundreds of miles a day to make the next show.
Today, of course, there is only the WWE where their TWO "world" titles are defended only in the WWE against a very small handful of the same challengers year after year, and they travel around in comparative luxury. The WWE wrestlers work a lot of shows but they have it easy compared to the old "territories" days where the boys drove hundreds of miles a day and shared cheap motel rooms to save expenses. TNA World Champs, except for the rare defense in New Japan, work less shows than the WWE and don't travel nearly as far.
To a younger fan who is a student of wrestling history, they will find upon researching the NWA Title and Flair's title reigns that the NWA World Champion was not a "company champion" defending that title against a very select few. That younger student will be impressed with Flair's accomplishment.
***Harley Race's 7 NWA World Titles should not be discounted in the least. That accomplishment was something most people thought would never be topped. It took a truly exceptional performer to top Race's feat***
Flair transitioned into WCW's marquee attraction and continued his success as World Champion. Vince McMahon thought so highly of Flair that HE had Flair as his World Champ, as well.
To the older fan such as myself, and to the younger student of wrestling history who makes the effort to study the NWA World Title, Ric Flair's 16 World Titles defines Ric Flair the performer. He was destined to be the World Champ, the MAN, and he spent a huge part of his career as World Champ. He won most of his World Titles when a World Title meant something. "Ric Flair, 16-time World Champion" is the correct way to remember this extraordinary performer.
On the other side of the coin, there are many new fans today that have no idea who Ric Flair is. All they see is a "washed-up old man". And because their only experience as a wrestling fan is watching the WWE of today, they think he got his world titles the same way the Triple H's and the Edges got their's. And they shrug, "so what? big deal". They didn't SEE Flair win those titles and defend them around the world, so to them "16 World Titles" is misleading. There is so much more to Ric Flair than just his World Titles, but they don't care; they just see him as an over-hyped old man who can't do a Huracarana so therefore he doesn't matter.
But for nearly every wrestling fan, "Ric Flair, 16-time World Champion" is the correct way to remember him. Flair was THE World Champion when that meant something.
Triple H, Edge, Kurt Angle, John Cena, Randy Orton, any of them...doesn't matter how many "world" titles they may end up with on their records, they are "company champions". Ric Flair was a WORLD Champion who defended his title all over the world.
Serious question for fellow Romney voters?
Q. Would you join me in withholding any major purchases until after the election?
Answer
I am another Ohioan voting for Mitt!
The case against Obama -
Work defines us as Americans; it gives us a sense of pride, accomplishment, identity, companionship, and most of all, self-esteem! Wherever people gather, work and career are topic one. We have organizations, conferences and trade shows promoting our professions. It is who we are as productive human beings, working toward a lifestyle unique to Americans; "the American dream," envied throughout the world and millions have given up everything and sacrificed their lives to come in search of it. I grew up believing I could be anything I was willing to work hard enough to achieve, and achieve I did. I built a company from the ground up and when I sold it we were shipping product to 40 countries around the world. Even at that time there were people who called me "lucky" and discounted the 80 hours a week I worked to get "lucky." I built it, as did many of my business associates. This was at a time when President Barack Obama was still smoking pot at Harvard and deep in his dreams.
Obama's campaign speeches resonate of the same hate for the rich as those of Juan Peron in Argentina in the mid-'30s and -'40s. One hundred years ago, Argentina was the world's richest country. In the 20th century, with socialists like Peron, it slid into economic decline. In 2001, Argentina's economy collapsed under heavy debt and it is still trying to recover today. I mention this because Obama is leading us down a similar path. Argentina's adoption of a permanent economic stimulus in lieu of making painful policy decisions has led to a state of shared misery. We've gone in the same direction, which is why a real middle class with savings is being replaced by one financed by chronic indebtedness.
Our problem is not that the rich are not paying enough in taxes; the problem is our government is spending too much and 50 percent of us are not paying any taxes, so who is not paying their fair share? Government figures show that approximately 100 million Americans are receiving some form of government assistance.
Unfortunately "the dream" has vanished as our president demonizes success as if those who often toiled relentlessly in the pursuit somehow diminished those who never did or are still trying.
The Democratic Party is no longer the working man's party; it is the party of atheists, homosexuals, abortionists, anti-constitutionalists and those looking for a government handout.
When our country elected Barack Obama, we expected him to praise hard work and those who achieved the American dream, holding them up as examples to strive for. Instead he mocks entrepreneurs and boasts as if he himself was responsible for their success.
I am truly disappointed, Mr. President! You boast of killing Osama bin Laden on your watch. This however does not put a roof over my head and food on my table. The American dream is now a daily struggle for many Americans to survive, while you and your family travel the world in luxury on our tax dollars. I pray that on Jan. 20, 2013, you join the other 24 million Americans looking for work.
I am another Ohioan voting for Mitt!
The case against Obama -
Work defines us as Americans; it gives us a sense of pride, accomplishment, identity, companionship, and most of all, self-esteem! Wherever people gather, work and career are topic one. We have organizations, conferences and trade shows promoting our professions. It is who we are as productive human beings, working toward a lifestyle unique to Americans; "the American dream," envied throughout the world and millions have given up everything and sacrificed their lives to come in search of it. I grew up believing I could be anything I was willing to work hard enough to achieve, and achieve I did. I built a company from the ground up and when I sold it we were shipping product to 40 countries around the world. Even at that time there were people who called me "lucky" and discounted the 80 hours a week I worked to get "lucky." I built it, as did many of my business associates. This was at a time when President Barack Obama was still smoking pot at Harvard and deep in his dreams.
Obama's campaign speeches resonate of the same hate for the rich as those of Juan Peron in Argentina in the mid-'30s and -'40s. One hundred years ago, Argentina was the world's richest country. In the 20th century, with socialists like Peron, it slid into economic decline. In 2001, Argentina's economy collapsed under heavy debt and it is still trying to recover today. I mention this because Obama is leading us down a similar path. Argentina's adoption of a permanent economic stimulus in lieu of making painful policy decisions has led to a state of shared misery. We've gone in the same direction, which is why a real middle class with savings is being replaced by one financed by chronic indebtedness.
Our problem is not that the rich are not paying enough in taxes; the problem is our government is spending too much and 50 percent of us are not paying any taxes, so who is not paying their fair share? Government figures show that approximately 100 million Americans are receiving some form of government assistance.
Unfortunately "the dream" has vanished as our president demonizes success as if those who often toiled relentlessly in the pursuit somehow diminished those who never did or are still trying.
The Democratic Party is no longer the working man's party; it is the party of atheists, homosexuals, abortionists, anti-constitutionalists and those looking for a government handout.
When our country elected Barack Obama, we expected him to praise hard work and those who achieved the American dream, holding them up as examples to strive for. Instead he mocks entrepreneurs and boasts as if he himself was responsible for their success.
I am truly disappointed, Mr. President! You boast of killing Osama bin Laden on your watch. This however does not put a roof over my head and food on my table. The American dream is now a daily struggle for many Americans to survive, while you and your family travel the world in luxury on our tax dollars. I pray that on Jan. 20, 2013, you join the other 24 million Americans looking for work.
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