Ric Flair surprised with star-studded 70th birthday party
WWE stars and other celebrities came together in Atlanta on Friday night to throw an early surprise 70th birthday party for Ric Flair.
Los Angeles Times columnist Arash Markazi, who was among those in attendance, documented the festivities on Twitter.
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
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
The celebration held extra significance for Flair, as he was given only 20 percent odds of surviving after suffering a serious health scare in 2017.
"My life is good, and I want to say thank you," he told partygoers.
Ric’s speech literally went 30 minutes. Here’s the end of it. pic.twitter.com/OkLVj6myXp
— 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
Todd Gurley and Ric Flair in the ATL. pic.twitter.com/LwurNNvAiV
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) February 23, 2019
Happy Birthday Dad @RicFlairNatrBoy my forever partner-in-crime ♥️🥰 SURPRISE!!! 🎈 pic.twitter.com/VkCyapOPRz
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) February 23, 2019
Flair officially turns 70 on Monday, and WWE has a special "Raw" segment planned to celebrate the milestone.
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