25 Best WWE Raw Matches Ever
17. Ric Flair Vs Mr Perfect (January 25th, 1993)
Ric Flair and Vince McMahon shared similar platitudes about their time working together between 1991 and 1993, but neither consider the period to stand out as a particularly fruitful spell for 'The Nature Boy'. Their indifference flies in the face of a significantly underrated period for the former NWA World Heavyweight Champion, with one of his finest singles matches coming at the very end of his run.
It was a fitting farewell for Flair. Mr Perfect had only just retired when he took on the role as 'Executive Consultant' in 1991 to brilliantly aid the transition of 'Slick Ric' from WCW mainstay to headline WWE Superstar, and the pair's November 1992 split was, in hindsight, the beginning of the end for Ric's tenure.
Though taped, their 'Loser Leaves' match airing just 24 hours after the Royal Rumble was a thrilling affair, with Perfect's gutsy babyface persona coming to the fore in success over the relentless shortcuts taken by the 'Dirtiest Player In The Game'. On commentary to watch him go, it's staggering even then McMahon didn't quite realise the commodity he was so freely parting ways with.