WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has nothing but high praise for fellow Hall of Famer The Undertaker over the way the “Deadman” conducted himself as a locker room leader over the course of his career.
Speaking on a recent edition of “Busted Open Radio,” the Nature Boy opined on the leadership styles of both ‘Taker and Harley Race, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On The Undertaker’s conduct as locker room leader: “Undertaker was a leader, not only [because he was] basically a great guy, he’s respected. I’ll say across the board, I’ve never seen anybody have the level of respect from everybody, not only because of his skill but because of the kind of guy he was. That’s a different kind of leader. He wasn’t like starting fights and s**t like that. Harley [laughs] wanted everybody in the world to know he was world champion.”
On Harley Race shading Killer Kowalski to Triple H: “So, when Hunter first came into WCW, Harley was managing Leon, Vader, and [Triple H] wanted to meet Harley. I said, ‘Harley, this is Paul Levesque… he’s a big wrestling fan, he’s a big fan of yours, and just wanted to introduce him to the dressing room.’ Harley looked up and said, ‘Nice to meet you, kid,’ and he walked away and he [Triple H] goes, ‘Nice to meet you, Mr. Race.’ He [Race] said, ‘Who trained you?’ [Triple H replied,] ‘Killer Kowalski.’ [Harley replied] ‘He’s the s**ts.’”
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WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair recently shared his admiration for fellow Hall of Famer The Undertaker and praised his leadership skills throughout his career. Flair discussed this topic and more on a recent episode of “Busted Open Radio.”
Flair emphasized that The Undertaker was not only a great wrestler but also a respected individual in the wrestling industry. He mentioned that The Undertaker had the highest level of respect from everyone, not just because of his in-ring abilities but also because of the kind of person he was. Flair described him as a different kind of leader who didn’t engage in fights or unnecessary conflicts.
In contrast, Flair also shared an interesting anecdote about Harley Race, another legendary wrestler known for his leadership skills. Flair recalled an incident when Triple H, who was new to WCW at the time, wanted to meet Harley Race. Flair introduced Triple H to Race, but instead of exchanging pleasantries, Race asked Triple H who trained him. When Triple H mentioned Killer Kowalski, Race responded by saying that Kowalski was not a good trainer.
These stories highlight the different leadership styles of two wrestling legends. While The Undertaker earned respect through his character and conduct, Harley Race was more assertive and wanted to establish his dominance as a world champion.
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In conclusion, Ric Flair’s insights shed light on the leadership qualities of The Undertaker and Harley Race. Both wrestlers had their unique approaches to leading in the locker room, with The Undertaker being respected for his character and Harley Race asserting his dominance as a world champion. These stories provide a glimpse into the fascinating world of professional wrestling and the dynamics within the industry.