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Jul 7, 2021 · Learn how Ric Flair's signature catchphrase 'Woo' started in the 1970's and how it became a phenomenon in wrestling and beyond. Find out how Jay Lethal impressed Ric Flair with his Woo-off in TNA and other examples of the Woo in pop culture.
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Jul 27, 2022 · The song "Ric Flair Drip" by the rapper Offset was a massive hit in 2017. Flair's 1985 wrestling promo about wearing Rolexes and riding in limousines is one of the most oft-repeated to this day.
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- TNA called Their European Tour in 2011 The ‘Maximum Wooo!’ Tour
- Audiences Yell ‘Wooo!’ When Wrestlers Perform His Knife-Edged Chop
- Flair’s Podcast Was called ‘Wooooo! Nation’
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Flair retired from WWE in 2008, although he would later appear in several episodes and events. However, he later had an ill-advised tenure with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling from 2010 to 2012. Flair’s “Wooo” was even part of the league’s “Maximum Wooo!” Tour in Europe. Flair’s relationship with TNA went south over money. In January 2011, he pulled...
One of Flair’s signature moves was the knife-edge chop. Whenever other wrestlers perform it, audiences often yell “Wooo!” as a tribute to Flair, notes Providr. Back in 2010, WrestleZone reportedthat Vince McMahon banned the knife-edge chop from WWE matches. He still kept the “straight down” chop though. However, referee Jimmy Korderas told Right Af...
From May 2015 to April 2016, Flair hosted a podcast called Woooo! Nation. After taking a break, the podcast was renamed The Ric Flair Showand he continued hosting recording new episodes until December 2016. When the show came back, it was posted on the MLW Radio Networkand co-hosted by Conrad Thompson. “Conrad and I look forward to WOOOOO™ Wednesda...
Learn how Ric Flair, one of the best pro wrestlers of his generation, came up with his famous "Woo!" and how it became a tribute to his knife-edge chop move. Find out how his "Woo!" inspired a TNA tour, a podcast and a court battle.
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Wrestling Hall of Famer Ric Flair joins Rich Eisen in-studio to reveal how he came up with his trademark “WOOOOO!!!”Tune in to the Emmy-nominated Rich Eisen ...
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Feb 26, 2020 · Ric Flair explained why he turned down Vince McMahon and how he came up with the catchphrase that would change a culture.
Jul 25, 2021 · Ric Flair's 'Woo' is the greatest ever signature catchphrase in the world of Professional wrestling. He got it from famous singer Jerry Lee Lewis, who he loved listening to when he was on the road. He tried it next day and it caught on instantly in North Carolina. He also inherited it from his daughter Charlotte Flair.
