10 Times Wrestlers Cried And Made Everybody Feel Really Awkward
9. Ric Flair (Monday Night Raw, March 31st 2008)
Totalling up the amount of times Ric Flair has cried on WWE would probably result in a list bigger than Chris Jericho's, but none of his wobblier moments compare to his complete emotional collapse the night after his WrestleMania 24 retirement.
In that beautifully draining clash, Flair broke down mid-ring as he prepared to willingly take the bullet Shawn Michaels had regrettably promised to put in his career. Willing the 'Heartbreak Kid' to finish the job with Sweet Chin Music, Flair's game tears were inch perfect, making him look every bit the old man that had reached his expiration date.
He'd not recovered from the sentiment of it the next night, and perhaps never has.
Sent to the ring for Raw's closing segment to say goodbye to the fanbase one last time, Flair was interrupted by Triple H and his tear ducts knew the fix was in.
Breaking down at 'The Game's mere presence, Ric wasn't recoverable as Hunter brought out more and more friends and rivals from his legendary career. Wrestlers would fall to their knees in worship of 'The Man', only making it more awkward when the weeping icon barely had the composure to take in the gesture.
It was genuinely lovely. Weird and uncomfortable, but lovely.