By Dwayne Johnson, the Hollywood sensation, is spearheading the production of a film centered around the life of his wrestling idol, Ric Flair, deeming it a “personal” endeavor.
Speaking on X, Johnson exclaimed, “WOO! Growing up as an exuberant youngster in the dynamic realm of professional wrestling, I held ‘The Nature Boy’ Ric Flair in idolatry. He stood among my heroes. As I delved into the wrestling industry, shedding my own sweat and blood in arenas across America, my admiration for Ric transformed into profound respect.”
Johnson emphasized Flair’s extraordinary impact on the wrestling business, noting the rarity and near-impossibility of truly revolutionizing the industry. He acknowledged Flair’s relentless passion to be recognized as the greatest of all time.
“However, in attaining that iconic ‘Greatest of All Time’ status, he also endured significant sacrifices and paid a profound price — a story he lived to tell. My association with Ric dates back to when I was just 8 years old, witnessing him alongside my father, Rocky ‘Soulman’ Johnson, wrestling in the NWA (National Wrestling Alliance). This project holds deep personal significance for me, and we, at @sevenbucksprod and KevinMischer films, are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to narrate his extraordinary journey.”
Closing with his wrestling moniker ‘The Rock,’ Johnson expressed gratitude, stating, “As always, ‘Thank you for the house, Ric’ — people’s champ. #TheRicFlairStory #SevenBucksProds #MischerFilms #Woo.”
Dwayne’s involvement in the production was disclosed by TheWrap, confirming his role as a producer in the film, as reported by femalefirst.co.uk.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers in history, Ric Flair boasts a career spanning over 50 years, encompassing virtually every major wrestling federation globally. Recognized as a 16-time world champion, he holds the distinction of being the first wrestler to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice.
