Ahead of his actual 70th birthday, a surprise party was thrown for “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair on Friday.
A host of WWE Superstars, WWE legends, sports stars and other celebrities were in attendance for the special 70th birthday bash for the pro wrestling icon.
Among those who attended the party, which was held at the 1818 Club Ballroom in Duluth, Georgia, were “Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat, Triple H, Shane McMahon, Charles Barkley, Todd Gurley, Evander Holyfield, Dennis Rodman, Chris Jericho, The Nasty Boys, Brad Nessler and many, many others.
TMZ even ran a story on the big event.
Check out a very extensive photo gallery from the 70th birthday party for The Nature Boy, including video footage of Ric Flair’s speech, which went nearly 30 minutes, below.
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A quick trip to Atlanta for Ric Flair’s surprise 70th birthday party. The guest list includes Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, Triple H, Shane McMahon, Charles Barkley, Todd Gurley, Evander Holyfield, Dennis Rodman, Chris Jericho, The Nasty Boys, Brad Nessler and like everyone else. pic.twitter.com/AcmyG4Ducx
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) February 22, 2019
The 818! pic.twitter.com/IDDf7nUe6f
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) February 23, 2019
Who wants a piece? pic.twitter.com/lJQcKbhHm9
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) February 23, 2019
Todd Gurley and Ric Flair in the ATL. pic.twitter.com/LwurNNvAiV
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) February 23, 2019
Charles Barkley helping Ric Flair open a present from The Rock’s mom. pic.twitter.com/19YLTGRmEp
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) February 23, 2019
Ric’s speech literally went 30 minutes. Here’s the end of it. pic.twitter.com/OkLVj6myXp
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) February 23, 2019
Watching Ric vs. Ricky with Ric and Ricky. The 8-year old me is losing his mind right now. pic.twitter.com/fOSKOoM3AS
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) February 22, 2019
I thought Ric was going to die two years ago when he was in intensive care in Atlanta. We’re celebrating his 70th birthday tonight in Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/MtYR3ZRI1u
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) February 22, 2019