Ric Flair's Health In Jeopardy After Altercation; Sense Of Style Intact

Ric Flair is the best professional wrestler of all time. Yet, he earned that distinction for his work in the 80's and early 90's. With his wrestling career long over, the question remains, is Flair still The Man he once was?

For the answer to this burning question, observe this running photo-diary of the Nature Boy's recent appearance on RAW (all photos courtesy of me and my television):

Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair and Big Show. Three of the five best wrestlers ever, being lectured by one of the Top 50 or so wrestlers of all time. All in all, not a bad little meeting of the minds. What could go wrong?

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Uh oh! Looks like the ring isn't big enough for these four legends. Of course, the ring isn't really large enough for Big Show and any three other multi-cell lifeforms. So, I can't blame him for being angry.

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"Are you done?" retorts the sixteen-time World's Champion.

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I guess not.

Look out, Ric! You know he's pissed when his head starts to change shape.

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Undaunted, the legendary Flair decides he no longer requires the services of his custom-made Italian coat.

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It would be a shame if this solid gold Rolex was damaged in the fray. Flair, of course, has the savior faire to remove the work of art.

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Shawn Michaels ended Ric Flair's career at Wrestlemania 24. The least he can do is safeguard The Nature Boy's priceless timepiece for a moment.

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Seizing the advantage, Flair goes right after the big man with his signature reverse knife-edge chops.

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Realizing the size and age disparity in this conflict, The Dirtiest Player in the Game doesn't hesitate to use a closed fist. This isn't a sanctioned match after all!

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Ever the showman, Flair thrills every woman in attendance with a little fancy footwork.

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Unfortunately, the immovable object that is Big Show proves unyielding to Flair's irresistible force. And make no mistake, he is irresistible.

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He is the World's Largest Athlete, after all.

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Humbled but not broken, the injured former champion is escorted to the locker room area for a thorough medical examination. There's a mile-long limousine parked outside, full of ladies ready to give Slick Ric an examination of their own. But the most important part of this picture...

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HIS WATCH REAPPEARS ON HIS WRIST! That's right... the critically-wounded Flair still has the wherewithal to make sure he looks all-the-way-live. That piece of solid gold is right back where it belongs.

Don't worry, ladies. The 60 minute man will live up to the name, in full, tonight! Wooooooooooooooo!!!!!

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OFFICIAL WRESTLER WRANKINGS FORMULA

ANY WIN = 2 POINTS

US OR INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE BOUT = 1 POINT

WWE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE BOUT = 3 POINTS

NON "BIG 4" PPV BONUS = 1.5X

SUMMERSLAM, SURVIVOR SERIES, ROYAL RUMBLE = 2X BONUS

WRESTLEMANIA = 3X BONUS

The WWE season begins on the day after WrestleMania 30 and culminates with WrestleMania 31. The wrestler who accumulates the most points over the course of the season, wins the coveted Wrankings Championship!

Monday Night Raw -- 1/20/15

Rusev - 2 points (win)

John Cena - 2 points (win)

Dean Ambrose - 2 points (win)

Bray Wyatt - 2 points (win)

Jey Uso - 2 points (win)

Main Event-- 1/21/15

Bray Wyatt - 2 points (win)

Kofi Kingston - 2 points (win)

Smackdown -- 1/23/15

Dolph Ziggler - 2 points (win)

Ryback - 2 points (win)

Luke Harper - 2 point (win)

Daniel Bryan - 2 point (win)

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WRESTLER WRANKINGS, WEEK 43 *TOP TEN*

1. RUSEV -- 107 points

2. Dolph Ziggler -- 83

3. Seth Rollins -- 74

4. Sheamus -- 65

5. John Cena -- 61.5

6. Cesaro -- 58

7. Roman Reigns -- 51

8. Bo Dallas -- 50.5

9. Dean Ambrose -- 47

10. Bad News Barrett -- 45

Thanks for reading, Cagesiders. We'll see you back here next week!