Ric Flair has been a big part of the launch of Celebrity Mint, and he recently spoke with Pwinsider to discuss the project.
Additionally, the WWE Hall of Famer recalled his Madison Square Garden debut, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On how he got involved with Celebrity Mint: “Lucky enough, fortunate enough to have Ryan Fitterman who has the largest sports memorabilia company in the world probably, introduce me to the people that are with Celebrity Mint. Have you seen their product? It’s the most unique thing I’ve ever seen. Yeah, real gold, real silver and the coins are two ounces of solid silver. He’s just got a brilliant strategy behind him and they did record numbers on eBay today already, the volume of people watching. So it’s caught everybody’s attention. Ryan called and he said, “I want you to meet a good friend, he’s got a good idea, you’re one of the chosen few they want to work with.” I said, “You’re kidding me.” And obviously when I saw him walk into the store, and I’ve been looking forward to this date, I’ve had it locked in October 14 for a long time. And sometimes when I get worried about health issues or something, which I…with all these guys dying I can’t help but think about the relevance and importance of wanting to live through the good times and really enjoy the stuff like this. It’s not only fun, it’s lucrative. And it’s I mean, it’s big-time stuff. I’m lucky that Ryan put me in the position and we got along like, almost like a family now. He and I are for sure.”
On his initial reaction to seeing his coin: “Well, my first reaction – it’s real. I mean, I love jewelry. I love gold and silver, I just, I first thought God, actually, to really appreciate this, you’ve got to visit his store. I wouldn’t want my wife in that store for a million years and a million dollars. I mean, it’s a vault to begin, so massively secure like Fort Knox, but the stuff that he has in there aside from this is the coolest stuff I’ve ever seen.”
On his Madison Square Garden debut: “Right after 76, right after my airplane crash. Billy Graham was wrestling in the main event. I brought my dad. I wrestled Pete Sanchez. Yeah, that’s who I wrestled. Yeah, I just thought wow. I mean, I’ve never seen anything like it. I’ve seen Greensboro, but it was ’76. It was the night that Bruno broke his neck against Hansen. I’m looking at it going, wow – this is a little different than Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling.”
On Terry Funk: “People look at that and they don’t realize we just beat the shit out of each other. But we had fun. We remained great friends over the years. And to both be in our age group, he was in his late 40s and I was in my early 40s. It wasn’t like we were 30 years old, but it was just…he let me hit him as hard as I could. He didn’t care. And he hit me back. It’s like me and Steamboat, I just really enjoyed it and he’s such a character my God, he brought so much to the business.”
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Ric Flair, the legendary WWE Hall of Famer, has recently been involved with the launch of Celebrity Mint, a unique project that offers real gold and silver coins. In a recent interview with Pwinsider, Flair discussed his involvement with the project and shared some interesting insights about his career.
Flair expressed his gratitude for being introduced to the people behind Celebrity Mint by Ryan Fitterman, who owns the largest sports memorabilia company in the world. He described the product as the most unique thing he has ever seen, with real gold and silver coins weighing two ounces each. Flair also praised the brilliant strategy behind the project, which has already garnered significant attention and achieved record numbers on eBay.
Reflecting on his initial reaction to seeing his own coin, Flair couldn’t help but appreciate its authenticity. As someone who loves jewelry and precious metals, he was impressed by the craftsmanship and quality of the coin. Flair also mentioned that visiting the store where these coins are sold is an experience in itself, with an incredibly secure vault and a collection of the coolest stuff he has ever seen.
The conversation then shifted to Flair’s Madison Square Garden debut, which took place shortly after his airplane crash in 1976. Flair recalled wrestling Pete Sanchez on that night and being in awe of the iconic venue. He compared it to his experiences in Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and acknowledged that Madison Square Garden was on a whole different level.
Flair also spoke fondly of his friend Terry Funk, emphasizing their close bond and the physicality they brought to their matches. Despite beating each other up in the ring, Flair highlighted the fun they had and the enduring friendship they maintained over the years. He praised Funk’s contributions to the wrestling business and appreciated his willingness to take hard hits and dish them out as well.
In conclusion, Ric Flair’s involvement with Celebrity Mint has not only provided him with a lucrative opportunity but also allowed him to appreciate the craftsmanship and uniqueness of the product. Flair’s reminiscence of his Madison Square Garden debut and his admiration for Terry Funk showcase his deep love for the wrestling industry and the friendships he has formed throughout his career.
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