Ric Flair 30 For 30: 15 Things We Learned

'The Nature Boy' bares his soul.

By Jack Pooley /

ESPN

The long-awaited Ric Flair documentary for ESPN's esteemed "30 for 30" series has finally aired, and as a comprehensive profile of the wrestling legend's ups and downs, it just might be one of the most intimate and emotional wrestling documentaries ever made.

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While perhaps retreading over some facts long-time wrestling fans will be well aware of, there were also a ton of new and fascinating tidbits for fans, granting them an even closer glimpse into the life and career of one of the industry's all-time greats.

Masterfully combining rarely-seen archive footage with brand new talking head interviews with colleagues and family members (including a non-kayfabe Undertaker), 30 for 30: Nature Boy is absolute must-see TV for wrestling fans. The industry-wide response has already been staggering.

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These 15 stories and tidbits are the most informative, entertaining and shocking reveals from the 90-minute broadcast...