ESPN is currently working a “30 for 30” special on WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair. According to filmmaker Rory Karpf, the 30 for 30 special on Flair will air this fall.
“In the wrestling world, the viewer isn’t sure what’s real or what isn’t, but ‘Nature Boy’ – Ric Flair wasn’t just a character,” Karpf told Sports Illustrated’s Richard Deitsch. “He was real. The wrestler he portrayed in the ring was also the man he was outside the ring. I found that to be fascinating. He’s led a crazy life that’s a natural for a 30 for 30. Plus I just love pro wrestling.”
“I think this is a film where the viewer can laugh, cry, and hopefully ‘Woooooo!’ I try to make my films accessible for everyone, so my ultimate goal is to make a film enjoyable for wrestling and non-wrestling fans alike.”
ESPN has done specials on NXT, The Von Erichs, Scott Hall, WWE, Vince McMahon, and many other wrestling personalities.
Several wrestlers have been interviewed for the special. Some of the wrestlers that have been interviewed include Sting, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Mick Foley, Ricky Steamboat, Jim Ross, Eric Bischoff, Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard.
