so, Ric Flair was in Big Stone today

**steer** · August 19th, 2011, 07:28 AM

I used to love wrestling, when it was actually good and interesting. It's died off a lot. Still very enjoyable from time to time.

No reason to knock all those people, it's like that at every Ric Flair signing. The man is a wrestling god. It's like a small Comic Con but with hillbillies and speedos. Outside of Wise County, it's normal for people to have those signings or events and see everyone costumed out and having fun.

**centennialdawg** · August 19th, 2011, 09:54 AM

Saw Flair wrestle Dusty Rhodes a long, long time ago. This was when I was probably 16-16 years old in the early to mid 70's. He supposedly is the nephew of the famous Anderson Brothers wrestling duo (Gene and Olie) in the 70's.

**starbuck** · August 19th, 2011, 12:47 PM

when they use to have those show over kingsport at dobbins bennet I thought that was big time. seen a lot of good stuff over there in the late 70's early 80's, somewhere in that time frame.

**Gotch** · August 19th, 2011, 05:53 PM

Flair was no actual relation to The Andersons, in fact the Andersons weren't related

Gene's real name is Anderson but Ole's was Rogowski. Arn was also no actual reation. His real name is Lunde.

Flair was trained for the pro ranks by a tough old-time 'Shooter" by the name of Verne Gagne . The story around the oldschool wrestling circles is that Gagne made you actually wrestle (shoot) during your training days, not just learn the tricks of the trade. This probably explains why Flair has a cauliflower ear. You don't get cauliflower ear by doing purely fake stuff (works). He was also helped in his training by the legendary catch-as-catch-can wrestler Billy Robinson. Robinson, who is now around 80 has made a name for himself in the modern MMA world by teaching some amazing grappling seminars focusing on submission holds. He is also noted for having trained MMA legend Kazushi Sakuraba who defeated four members of the Gracie family including Royce. He is also the trainer and mentor of MMA heavyweight Josh Barnette.

**MikeJones** · August 25th, 2011, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by R13

Not sure what I have done though? lmao I said there were dumbass people around here(never directly called them it) and I said that people didn't know how to act when something remotely different comes around, but yeah, you sure did call me out and I screwed up huh? Good one though, you really got me and had me back tracking? lol Didn't expect anything else from you, you're known for picking posts apart that you can't comprehend and trying to turn them into a huge slight against you and everyone you know. Oh well.

Dude your a moron. I comprehended what you said and saw that your a hypocrite. Remember you posting a pic of you and Clinton? You really wanna bash folks for wanting to meet someone they looked? Sounds like you have the trouble comprehending things. You bashed folks for doing what you did. Man I do have trouble at time comprehending what an idiot you are at times tho.

Hey starbuck I was reading a thing not to long ago about all the wrestlers that have came through Kingsport back in the days there was a bunch. Starting with small promotions and working their way up.

Hey Gotch I used to watch AWA wrestling when I was younger I remember Verne Gagne. I like hearing about the older wrestlers. I'm Pulling for Barnett in the Strikeforce Tourney. I think he will take it.

**centennialdawg** · August 25th, 2011, 05:13 PM

Ron and Don Wright, Johnny Valentine, Wahoo McDaniel, Paul Jones, All of them passed through Kingsport, I remember seeing all of the at the old Kingsport Civic Auditorium. Also, the Super Destroyer, Mr. Wrestling I and II, The Super Destroyer was actually unmasked here in BSG by none other that a BSG cop after getting arrested, thus ending his career in this area.

**starbuck** · August 25th, 2011, 07:59 PM

I think one of the big matches I saw was Flair vs Dusty Rhodes. like I said, as a kid it was like being at the superbowl.

**1inStripes** · August 25th, 2011, 10:56 PM

Heres a read on why Flair may even be doing things such as coming to an appearance at the BSG WalMart for those wondering why:

Shane Ryan on the personal struggles of wrestling star Ric Flair - Grantland

**MikeJones** · August 29th, 2011, 04:29 PM

Hey stripes thanks for the read. Pretty interesting stuff.

Hey CDawg what is the story of The Super Destoyer getting arrested?

**VHSLhelper** · August 30th, 2011, 03:51 AM

Ol Naitch was supposed to come do a book signing at Twin Valley back in June of 08, but something happened and Stamford unbooked him.
Went back and found the thread and it said the event was "Okayed by John Laurenitis", who's getting some face time as Hunter's asst. now than Vince got "booted out" of office.
Some problem with WWE and NWA blew up a couple of weeks b4 the show and WWE laid the screws to 'im.