The Last Real World Champion, Tim Hornbaker
The Last Real World Champion, Tim Hornbaker
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The Last Real World Champion
The Legacy of "Nature Boy" Ric Flair

Author: Tim Hornbaker

Narrator: Joe Hempel

Unabridged: 11 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/03/2023

Synopsis

For more than a century, professional wrestling has cultivated some of the most eccentric and compelling personalities. As the embodiment of flamboyance and intensity, the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair stood at wrestling's apex for decades, cementing his place as a once-in-a-lifetime athlete and performer. When he was in the ring, fans knew they were witnessing the very best, and he not only became a multi-time world heavyweight champion in the NWA, WCW, and the WWE, but his status as a generational great has been confirmed with inductions into numerous Halls of Fame.

The Last Real World Champion: The Legacy of "Nature Boy" Ric Flair is a gripping portrait of a wrestling legend. This unflinching biography explores the successes, struggles, and controversy of Flair's life in wrestling, pulling no punches in sharing the truth behind his in-ring achievements and out-of-the-ring hardships. Today, Flair is celebrated for his pioneering career and as an iconic figure in the realm of mainstream sports entertainment. Celebrated wrestling historian Tim Hornbaker tells Flair's complete story, with meticulous attention to detail and exhaustive research, creating a must-listen for fans of wrestling, sports, and popular culture.

About Tim Hornbaker

Tim Hornbaker is the author of eight nonfiction books, including National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monopoly that Strangled Pro Wrestling and Capitol Revolution: The Rise of the McMahon Wrestling Empire. His biography Turning the Black Sox White was nominated for SABR's Larry Ritter Award and the Seymour Medal in 2015. He lives in Tamarac, Florida, with his wife, Jodi.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Stephen on December 06, 2023

Ric Flair’s career spans over FIVE decades (only recently ending), during which he has earned numerous accolades and championships. From his early days in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) to his time in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and ultimately his stints in the World Wrestling Federati......more

Goodreads review by Matt. on September 12, 2023

"The Last Real World Champion: The Legacy of 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair" is an enthralling biography that delves deep into the life of one of wrestling's most iconic figures. Written by celebrated wrestling historian Tim Hornbaker, this book offers a comprehensive and unflinching look at Ric Flair's jou......more

Goodreads review by Samuel on December 11, 2024

Tim Hornbaker delivers a genuine biography on one of the all-time greats in professional wrestling. He covers everything from the wrestler's childhood and early days in the ring to a life-altering plane crash, the NWA Championship, Jim Crockett, the Four Horsemen, WCW, WWF, WWE, TNA, and his persona......more

Goodreads review by Jason on October 03, 2023

4.5 stars This book was a lot! And I mean that in a good way! The author covers Ric’s entire life, the research that he did was extensive, and impressive. This is a must read for any Ric Flair fan, and for any wrestling fan. If Ric isn’t on your wrestling Mt. Rushmore, I don’t want to know you! Read th......more

Goodreads review by David on November 29, 2023

4 1/2 Stars: A thorough chronicle of Ric Flair’s storied career, with stops at all of the high and some of the low points. Don’t come for insight into Flair’s family life or personal misdeeds, instead come for a lengthy history lesson on the best pro wrestler of all time! Side note: the heart attack......more

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