12 Things We Learned From Ric Flair On Stone Cold's WWE Network Podcast

7. Jim Herd Wanted Him To Be 'Spartacus' In WCW

Ric jumps at the chance to bury former WCW executive Jim Herd, telling Austin a story about how Herd wanted to change Flair's character upon his arrival in the promotion. He told Flair to cut his hair short, wear a diamond earring, and adopt the ring name of 'Spartacus' - a Roman Gladiator. Thankfully, this didn't set well with other members of the WCW executive committee - including Kevin Sullivan - who recognised that the Nature Boy was already a huge name from his time in NWA.