Ric Flair is a prominent figure in WWE. The two-time Hall of Famer will be getting in the ring one last time as he will be teaming up with his son-in-law, Andrade El Idolo, to lock horns against Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 31.

Richard Morgan Fliehr, famously known as Ric Flair, is one of the greatest professional wrestlers in the world. He has a career spanning over 50 years, which is one of the longest careers in the sport. Flair has won 16 world championship titles, including eight NWA World Heavyweight Champions, six WCW World Heavyweight Champions, and two WWF Champions.

When did Ric Flair first appear in the video games?

The WWE video games are among the most sold video games ever. WWE 2K22 is the latest installment of the famous WWE series by 2K Sports. The game features a massive roster of professional wrestlers, including legends like Bret Hart and Ric Flair himself.

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Although the 70-year-old ‘Nature Boy’ is seen frequently in all the installments, he is one of the oldest professional wrestlers in real life and video games. His first video game appearance dates back to 1989 when Ric Flair first appeared in the WCW: World Championship Wrestling.

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This wrestling game was initially released in Japan, and it later made its way to North America. Further, the 1989 wrestling game featured only 12 active wrestlers of that time. And ‘The Nature Boy’ was among those active star wrestlers to feature in this game.

How many times has The Nature Boy appeared in video games?

Since 1989, Ric Flair has made over 39 appearances in video games, with his latest appearance being in the WWE 2K22. The American wrestler has evolved with each passing game. While his first video game appearance in 1989 was as a 2D character with long blond hair, he currently has a realistic 3D-scanned avatar in the 2022 game.

Undoubtedly, it was a significant evolution that Ric Flair witnessed in video games, from a 2D character to a realistic 3D model. This long line of video game presence also speaks about his mind-blowing 50-year-long0 career in professional wrestling.

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Soon, The Nature Boy would fight his last wrestling match. Are you excited about the upcoming match? Did you know Ric Flair’s first video game appearance was in 1989? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.