is it true that ric fliar copied buddy rogers?

[triniballer2k3]

i saw a shoot interview with a pro wrestler saying that, i did my research and there might be some truth to that?

 

[scott2ann]

the name and blond hair but there were others who did the same thing hulk copied billy graham and jesse the body

 

[Elijah Experience]

i think flair copied the figure-four leg lock or something but im not 100% sure

 

[KennyD]

NO ... That has been ONE of many rumors that has been around for YEARS ....

Ric Flair ASK Buddy Rogers if he would have any objection to his using the 'Nature Boy" in his name and Buddy said that he did NOT have a problem with it ....

I heard that they had a "Match" where Ric was suppose to have won the right ... BUT; we all know about the matches ...lol ...

 

[Advicetaker]

NO this is just a rumor

 

[CYCPASAeJrulesPAWD2W]

Buddy Rogers gave Ric Flair that nickname nature boy

 

[mn_heat1]

I think it's more of a tribute than copying. Although Ric Flair did become the more famous "Nature Boy" and the figure four has become synonymous with Ric Flair.