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Even Lance Storm agrees...

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Ric Flair Lied!
July 12, 2004

I've been a big Ric Flair fan for quite some time. I was a fan of his before I broke into the business and even more so afterward. I was fortunate enough to develop a friendship with the man and I think even a level of mutual respect. Because of this I decided I would read his recently released autobiography. I seldom read wrestling biography as like the business itself there is usually a degree of "working" involved in them. This misinformation isn't always intentional it's just wrestlers generally have a slight (or sometimes unbelievably huge) bias opinion of their contribution to the industry. After years of trying to both get over and put yourself over it's hard to break with tradition and be completely objective.

With that said I picked up a copy of "Ric Flair: To be the Man". After reading the book cover to cover I have come to the unequivocal conclusion that Ric Flair, not only lied in his book, he's been lying his whole career. Ric Flair coined the phrase "To be the man; you've got to beat the man." and nothing could be further from the truth. Ric Flair has been beat so many times in his career and let me assure you he is still very much The Man. It will take a hell of a lot more than beating Ric Flair to make someone else The Man, it would take an act of God, and even that might fall short.

This book is, in my opinion, the best wrestling book there is, was, or ever will be, and is quite probably the most honest. If you do not pick up a copy of this book, I'm not sure you should be allowed to continue calling yourself a wrestling fan. This is more than just the Ric Flair story it is a large portion of our industries history. What I liked most about this book is that it isn't just told to us by Ric Flair, it includes the words and thoughts of so many others. We hear from Ric's family, co-workers, and friends. When Flair talks about his feud with Steamboat, we get Steamboats thoughts on the subject as well, we hear from so many influential people in this industry and hearing their thoughts on the subject supports Ric's take on what happened and makes this story so much more believable and honest. Hearing how Ric's lifestyle affected his family and hearing it from his own kids gives us a look at some of the very real repercussions of being World Champion in an era when being World Champ meant over 300 days a year on the road.

Ric does not sugar coat his life in this book, he admits to things he isn't proud of, and really speaks his heart. He lets us in on some real personal issues in his life that shocked me when I read them. I now better understand why the one match we had together (A tag match with Christian and I defending the WWE Tag Team Titles against Flair and the Undertaker) was the way it was. If I knew then what I knew now, it could have been so much more an honour and special night for me, instead of the frustrating and confusing night it was.

The book concludes with what Flair considers the greatest night of his career; The night in Greenville, SC when he wrestled HHH for the World Title on RAW. I was there that night, and after the match was over and the RAW broadcast ended everyone did a in-ring tribute to Ric Fair. We didn't know the inner turmoil Ric had been going through and why this night would be so special for him. We just wanted to show Ric, that we loved and respected everything he means to this business. It turns out it was something he needed to hear, and I'm so glad I was there that night to tell him. This is your chance to show your respect too, go buy this book, and show Ric Flair that he is now and always will be THE MAN, WOOOOOOOOO!

Till next week,
Lance

P.S I did a commentary about that night in Greenville, I will try to find it and repost it ASAP.

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This book is, in my opinion, the best wrestling book there is, was, or ever will be, and is quite probably the most honest. If you do not pick up a copy of this book, I'm not sure you should be allowed to continue calling yourself a wrestling fan.

Shut up jobber, stop ripping off catch phrases.

Lance Storm is the absolute man.

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Like anyone would actually take lance and his word over those of the hitman.

I like lance, but c'mon.

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Originally Posted by HeartBreakKid2k

Lance Storm is the absolute man.

I wonder why Lance doesn't write an autobiography...

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Originally Posted by RemyRedAssassin

I wonder why Lance doesn't write an autobiography...

Who would read it? It wouldn't be exciting.

I know, it was a rip on Storm, who's career became useless after Invasion.

Yeah his gimmick was a boring wrestler. :nono:

He's actually writing an autobiography.

Really? I wonder what the title of it will be...

If I can be serious for a moment....

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Originally Posted by Champion of Europa

He's actually writing an autobiography.

And that'll be an awesome book. Lance as some awesome stories to tell.

As for Flair's book I'll probably read it someday, it sounds like one of those car crashes that try as you might you just can't help but watch.

lol. I know Lance isn't just completely BSing and he actually did enjoy the book but "the best wrestling book there is, was, or will ever be?" There's an awful lot of salesmanship in that sentence. I will read the book eventually but without even opening it up I can tell you there is no way it can come close to either of Foley's books.

It's so sad when two Canadians can't agree on an opinion about a wrestler...

BTW...Flair and Storm are aces in my book.

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Originally Posted by The One

It's so sad when two Canadians can't agree on an opinion about a wrestler...

BTW...Flair and Storm are aces in my book.

I'd have to disagree there. One was mildly criticised on, while the other speaks his mind base don the wrestling industry. Some people might use the excuse both Flair and Storm work for World Wrestling Entertainment, but I think Storm was just calling it the way he saw it.

By the way, I'd certainly read Lance Storm's autobiography. I'm sure it'll have heaps of humourous stories involving him and Chris Jericho, etc. BTW, I'm pulling for a "If I Can Be Serious for a Moment" title.:y:

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Originally Posted by Zen v.W.o.

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Like anyone would actually take lance and his word over those of the hitman.

I like lance, but c'mon.

I agree...

Wait a moment, what happened to the part about Flair lying? It's like he totally changed subjects. :wtf: I'm confused.

I had to re-read that part too. He was talking about the whole beat the man thing was a lie b/c it cant be done...for reasons he stated.

C'mon let's be real for a moment. Like Lance is really going to bash Ric Flair. Let's not forget that Lance still work's for the WWE, and Ric Flair is one of the biggest HHH kiss-asser's there is. We all know what kind of power HHH has. If Lance told it like it is, and bashed Flair, he be out of a job quicker than a Chris Jericho push. Lance isn't an idiot.

Actually, Lance now works for OVW (as a trainer), which while it is WWE's development territory, isn't actually owned by WWE. So technically Lance doesn't work for WWE.

Someone can correct me on that if I'm wrong, by the way. Just last I knew WWE didn't own OVW.

He says he seldom reads wrestling biographies but this is the best wrestling book ever. WTF, I think he's full of shit.

No, but without WWE...OVW wouldn't be worth shit.

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Originally Posted by JamesSteele

No, but without WWE...OVW wouldn't be worth shit.

And your point is?

Reguardless the value of OVW without WWE, they are not owned by WWE.

If Lance takes a shot at Ric he'll get fired, simple as that.

HBK2K, my point was that they don't own OVW. But, without WWE... OVW would get the big shows they get. Since sometimes WWE wrestlers come down to OVW to do some special shows. (HHH v. Angle is a well known one, for example)

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Originally Posted by HeartBreakKid2k

And your point is?

Reguardless the value of OVW without WWE, they are not owned by WWE.

Lance Storm is a WWE employee. He agreed to go to OVW to train younger wrestlers. WWE do not own OVW, but Storm is a WWE employee working in OVW.

And I would read a Lance Storm biography.

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Originally Posted by Kapoutman

Lance Storm is a WWE employee. He agreed to go to OVW to train younger wrestlers. WWE do not own OVW, but Storm is a WWE employee working in OVW.

And I would read a Lance Storm biography.

Got ya, thank you for correcting me. I always had the impression his contract went to OVW with him, rather than being a WWE employee who just worked down at OVW.

I stand corrected.

Lance Storm = One Of The Most Overrated Guys In Recent History

I've never liked Flair, but I will still probably pick up the book.

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Originally Posted by KayfabeMan

Lance Storm = One Of The Most Overrated Guys In Recent History

:eek:

We all know that you're an ace when it comes to wrestling knowledge, but what were you smoking today and where can I get some?

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Originally Posted by The CyNick

If Lance takes a shot at Ric he'll get fired, simple as that.

Exactly. Come on guys, this is simple common sense. This is just like the Bulldog thing that was brought up in the other thread. You aren't going to piss off those you work with, especially when you're lower on the food chain. **See Shane Douglas

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Originally Posted by KayfabeMan

Lance Storm = One Of The Most Overrated Guys In Recent History

Lance is a light worker, maybe too light sometimes... but you've got to be kidding me right? Lance is the man.