5 Ups And 3 Downs From Last Night's WWE SmackDown (April 28)

2. Ric Flair Adding Heat To Bret Hart Appearance Worked

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WWE fans have witnessed Natalya and Charlotte wrestle loads recently, so it was a smart move to up the ante going into Payback. On that show, both Ric Flair and Bret Hart will stalk ringside, and there's a great chance they will physically interact. At the very least, the pair will have an impact on the bout's finish.

Hosting another of his talk show segments, Dean Ambrose welcomed Charlotte (with Flair) and Natalya into the ring. The purpose of the skit was clear, put over the competitive nature of both women, explaining that they wish to steal the show come Sunday. For what it was, it worked a treat.

Admittedly, the best part came when Flair grabbed the mic and started running down Bret Hart. Claiming he beat him in WWE and WCW, the 'Nature Boy' seemed to be in his element as he also remarked he'd easily defeat Hart on the moon too if necessary.

Sometimes, Ric Flair just pops up to remind everyone that he's still one of the greatest talkers in the industry. This was one of these moments, and everyone else visibly got a kick out of it too.

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