Ric Flair Tearfully Opens Up About Son Tragically Dying From Overdose & Discovering Him

[@scribesntribes]

You can tell that it's not just losing his son that hurts the most, but that the whole family tried so hard to prevent it. Much prayer to Ric and his family. 😢

[@UncElroyDaKang]

YOU AINT GUNNA PRAY FOR SHlT, YOU JUST WANT LIKES, DO YOU REALLY HAVE TIME TO PRAY FOR EVERYONES TRAGEDIES? BULLSHlT

[@hainsey123]

💝🙏🏻

[@sh0cktim3]

It's not the natural way of things. Buring a child not matter how they pass is a pain I hope to never experienced

[@modernblue24]

That segment was as sincere as the fake brick wall next to the fireplace.

[@PontFlair]

​@@modernblue24damn

[@donskeeze]

Bro. Nobody’s been able to interview Ric Flair like this… You killed this one Unc!

[@austinroccaro2219]

That’s a disgusting comment given the circumstances.

[@JDOEEE]

@@austinroccaro2219bro shut up

[@gillywoo3658]

lol really.. your comment alone says how SOFT of society we live in lol dude was giving props to unc chill @@austinroccaro2219

[@JuniorNGU]

@@austinroccaro2219pull your skirt down

[@JalenKenobi]

@@austinroccaro2219 Cmon mannn lmao

[@mytechlife2016]

As a recovering addict this just breaks my heart. It's not your fault Ric. We addicts make our own choices. Praying for you.

[@kdizzle901]

Agreed…..I’m a recovering addict as well it’s so hard

[@LAmommy]

🫶🏾

[@LAmommy]

@@kdizzle901🫶🏾

[@tmacfan824]

oh you will be fine

[@petierican6079]

Well said

[@DesireandLoss92]

The pain in Ric's voice just absolutely broke my heart. What a sweet man and a great interview. I wish him and his family as much peace as they can get.

[@jameamason8697]

I can see his pain is visible on his face

[@paydn202]

the pain is on his face because he was supposed to pass away multiple times already but hes a multi millionaire so hes just holding on

[@Trevor_Shepherd]

Sweet man? Not too sure about that...

[@DesireandLoss92]

@@Trevor_Shepherd I mean, obviously I don't know the man personally nor do I know his stance on politics or anything like that, but he seems sweet in this interview and I feel for him and his family.

[@thearthurmarston9897]

“Sweet man” who literally s*xually assaulted a flight attendant 😬

[@TheThugNasty]

I lost my daughter. Lost myself. Stopped caring and still in pain 12 years later. I still can’t go to her grave without crying. Life has been hard my boys.

[@rickDArula]

Stay strong brother. No man wants to ever feel that pain! I personally can’t imagine it. But you made it 12 years for better or worse. You’re stronger than I could be brother

[@MrTrueCaller619]

Stay strong, u deserve better . If u have a chance give the Quran a try, u won't regret it .

[@Rude787]

Go to her grave and cry it's ok to. It's not easy but necessary. God bless.

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

Jesus says to cast your burdens on Him. Take that step…..

[@jonnnyonion]

Am so sorry about that brother.

[@417Graphix]

As a new dad this one got me. I couldn’t imagine the pain Ric feels.

[@clayadderley2913]

Tough

[@mrervb]

I got two under two, I feel ya bro.

[@keckchan7156]

​@@shanewoods1980thank u for your service sir .💪

[@djsmigs]

Same my brother!! Not sure how I would recover from that!!

[@andregordon2599]

It literally would break me as a person. I know it would. I can't possibly imagine his pain

[@RiRiTheGr8test]

I applaud Ric for having the strength to be this vulnerable. This has to be one of the toughest things any parent can go through. Thanks for being an ear Shay.

[@rooski4049]

How is he "VULNERABLE"? please elaborate

[@X-Factor-22]

I hated and admired Flair as a wrestler because his passion was real. His vulnerability is a perfect example of that and my heart truly does go out to him. 🙏🏾

[@X-Factor-22]

@@rooski4049 WTH? Did you actually watch the video?

[@rooski4049]

@@X-Factor-22 The man is human man, he lost his son what do you expect?

[@rooski4049]

@X-Factor-22 I just watched the 5min clip

[@jnova707]

Shay has one of the best podcasts because he's able to make his guests feel comfortable and more like a chill convo amongst friends than an interview

[@pauloostead]

💯💯I luv it

[@PriCEGotBeats]

Reminds me of Howard Stern

[@michaelbuettner1487]

Gets them drinkin

[@TheDON914]

FACTS

[@anthonylaudano9435]

I REALLY FEEL FOR RICK I COULDN'T IMAGINE LOSING MY SON.

[@toomuchmarquanes24]

The best therapy is crying and letting it all out at the moment it starts to hurt. You will never ever get over the loss of a loved one. You just learn how to live with it 💔

[@krysis7]

Yeah you can tell he needed to cry. Hes probably cried so much and he still needs to cry more. God bless him.

[@joeycarter4531]

Absolutely! My brother passed little over 3 years ago. Still hurts but gotta keep going

[@toomuchmarquanes24]

@@joeycarter4531 yea I understand how u feel my older brother was killed 6 years ago. It hurts and just hearing a song would remind me of him or his bday or the day he was killed so yea bro my heart goes out to u and your family

[@omegar3ll24]

True

[@alisonzunguze8183]

So true. I wish people understood this. Some damage is permanent.

[@kaeso101]

This was no interview...this was a brotherly talk...i applaud Ric for opening up but also to Shannon for asking the right questions

[@supersaiyanbino]

I've never seen Ric so vulnerable.. And I know it's a character he played when I grew up watching him but it's just a trip...And as a father I can't imagine going through what he or any parent has when they lose a child..

[@Rockstarleni]

Fax !

[@Ghost-cd7tx]

No parent should bury their child.

[@rooski4049]

Google vulnerable man you could have worded this better

[@anthonyburton4691]

Ric didn't play a character he lived his gimmick and I think that's why he has taken this so hard cause he wasn't around a lot in his son life.

[@supersaiyanbino]

@@rooski4049 well, the definition of vulnerable is " Vulnerability is when someone shares their experiences, feelings, emotions, or behaviors with another person" which is what Ric did with Unc and Ric is a man so I wouldn't really change what I said, lol.

[@stephenl7756]

Shannon is unreal at letting people telling there story without pushing to much. A lot of stern in him. This is just an incredible interview. Ric is the man.

[@billj4525]

Yeah, there's something kind and compassionate about him the way he gets Ric to open up about this very difficult situation. It makes Ric slightly more comfortable than he otherwise would be.

[@Sherise81]

Thank you for allowing him to be vulnerable. Excellent job in transitioning to his grandchildren.

[@joechalmers8428]

This killed me. I lost my step daughter last year's to an overdose. Ric is a legend and it's ok to cry behind this sort of thing. This is the kind of pain that never goes away.

[@tmacfan824]

no it didnt you are alive typing... no one cares

[@crazycat1232]

One day..you will see her again..promise you..

[@heights8559]

Im so sorry for your loss man. I believe she is in a better place and is at peace now. I hope you yourself have been able to have some semblance of peace and have been able to reflect on all the good times you both had together.

[@allwillberevealed777]

​@@crazycat1232 No.

[@allwillberevealed777]

​@@heights8559 She's actually six feet under in the grave.

[@danielteblink9156]

Heartbreaking, no parent should ever have to bury a child. Incredible interview

[@SudaMisango]

Unfortunately life's realities can feel cruel at times, loosing a loved one can feel this way.

[@brandonpowe4416]

Families have this ordeal all the time.

[@kidlightning1736]

Ric Flair is my favorite wrestler of all time. Seeing him carry that guilt about his son and break down like that is like watching a superhero get knocked down and my heart breaks to see people suffer like that on the inside. But he did everything in his power to help his son and thats all you can ask of a true father!

[@BADTV.]

It absolutely broke my heart to see this kind of pain from him

[@billj4525]

@@BADTV. Yeah, I don't have kids, but almost everyone says losing a child is one of the hardest things you can go through. Harder than losing a parent or a spouse usually. I feel very bad for Ric. Shannon handled the interview really well.

[@xoxxobob61]

@@billj4525 The premise being that your Kid is not supposed to Die before you. The worst part of this is that he blames himself and has Survivor's Guilt now.

[@khokadahghee2167]

I'm so deeply sorry for the loss of your son and maybe "I emphasize, maybe" the son was perhaps waiting for that moment when the door shut for a final goodbye because he took was tired as well as what he felt his father was going through with him. I pray for peace to be still with Rick and that his son is finally free, content and in his own peace.

[@billj4525]

@@xoxxobob61 Yeah, that's true. The fact that he's carrying around that guilt is horrible to see. I wish he wouldn't blame himself for his sons passing. Ric really fought as hard as he could for his son, and did many things to get him help. You can tell he loved his son and all his kids a lot like most do. There is only so much you can do though. His son needed to take his own steps to fix this problem as well.

[@Fina1Fata1ity]

This is unreal. No one has ever been able to get Ric to open up like this. I’m a life long wrestling fan and this was just magical to listen and watch. Well done Unc

[@bobabooey4537]

Thats not true. Ric has been even more open in interviews. Check the time he talked about when Vince loaned, maybe even gave him, not sure, a million dollars when Ric almost lost it all. Are you from Mars?

[@getschwifty9531]

​@@bobabooey4537no, he's got a life lol

[@SirenScorpio]

​@@bobabooey4537 a man getting a million dollar loan does not compare to a man having to lose and bury his child..

[@joshingram071]

@@SirenScorpio What he said went over your head. Flair wears his heart on his sleeve, this man has done many interviews where he's gotten emotional about his son's passing, Vince saving his life, Triple H's friendship. Flair the person has 0 issue w being vulnerable & honest

[@SirenScorpio]

@@joshingram071 It didn't go over my head. I understand what was said and still made the statement I made because two things can be true at the same time. He may have opened up in other interviews, that still don't make a million dollar loan the same as burying your child. Quit acting like you can understand that. 🤷🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@brianplato3932]

Man, anytime a strong man breaks down and cries like that, you HAVE to feel it. I hope Rick finds peace even tho his son is no longer here

[@donaldpump3072]

It's therapy

[@brianplato3932]

@@donaldpump3072 oh absolutely 💯

[@junehalog024]

Sadly, we don't know how Ric is doing therapy for this. At this point, it feels like he's using wrestling as his way for therapy but in a cruel twist, it is also destroying his body. At this point, he should be enjoying retirement but who can blame him for continuing to wrestle in his advanced age...

[@distribute.4780]

@@donaldpump3072does therapy even really help with anything

[@greggee9062]

You have mastered another discipline. Excellent interview. The empathy and ability to get a story and letting Flair tell it without interrupting.

[@ladyindaroom]

Ric Flair was always one of my favorite Wrestlers. This man is a treasure ❤ May His Son RIP🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@scodawg7983]

Ask the flight attendant he sexually assaulted if he’s such a treasure

[@Rp-wj4lv]

Seeing Ric break down like this really breaks my heart. A mother or a father should never have to endure this pain!

[@HajiAbdullah]

Shout out to Shannon you really handled Ric's pain with so much respect. ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@mikedemirdjian9976]

@HajiAbdullah But it shouldn’t be about Shannon

[@JRColeBayBay]

No he didnt lol. He tried to be a Diane Sawyer wannabe. A Vlad wannabe. His interview technique is horrible. Id rather watch Logan Paul interview Ric on something this sensitive.

[@bobabooey4537]

He could have shown a little more compassion at moments, and not so chipper. I thought he was a little goofy tbh, needs work.

[@carbon.the.christ5626]

Couldve not asked if you know Ric is an emotional person. But i guess Ric was okay discussing it

[@richierich4330]

​@carbon.the.christ5626 alot of times they determine what's off limits before the interview. Of course idk his feelings but it felt like Ric needed to get that out

[@samfisher2306]

Two men having a tough conversation. Race, creed, upbringing didn't matter. Just diving into real life issues. Great exchange! I wish Flair the best. Shannon, great questions & empathy brother.

[@bobjohnson7294]

Yes this has been normal since the 70s but the media will continue to bring up race constantly to get more views and money as well as divide us as Americans so they can carry out their corruption while we’re fighting amongst each other.

[@joelirizarry4517]

Well said my friend 👍

[@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040]

Rick was a terrible Father FACTS. Just look how he turned out smmfh

[@Callsignethiopia]

@@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040😂

[@jsofianos]

No one cares about race outside of white liberals

[@lawlessinstall]

The saddest thing about this interview is knowing that once its over Ric will still be freshly playing those memories back in his head for a little while. It takes so long to bury those thoughts and let the wounds heal, when you revisit them again and it brings tears to your eyes that makes them fresh once more. It's a blessing he has family and friends to speak with that really understand because without that element, things get dark.

[@mbyrd6713]

This was such a great interview. I’m so glad that Shannon reminded Rick that he fought for his son until the very end. ❤

[@ronancoffey6729]

Ric not Rick 😅

[@crispycruiser4654]

@@ronancoffey6729Shut up

[@rlewis1203]

As a father of 5, 3 boys and 2 girls I was sobbing listening to this. I’m still thinking about it

[@benjismith593]

Same. I don't even want to think about it. Makes me want to move my girls to the middle of nowhere.

[@rlewis1203]

@@benjismith593 you love your children unconditionally and when you listen to ric speak as real person you hear all his emotions come out. It’s hard not to understand and it makes his testimony even more compelling

[@wesleyrandelhoff5650]

Jeez, slow down there m8

[@Keinoooo]

Wow... this was heavy... Shannon kept good composure during interview...Im very proud of Shannon's ability to adjust/transition the conversations flow back to the positive....nice work.

[@alamo2336]

Literally saying the same thing to myself

[@Ausnapify]

Hate to say this during this post to this video but woman you are FINE.

[@lisandretta6620]

Yes 👏🏾

[@blokkstarphillips4807]

Other than the fact people don’t understand when to not say things or ask them

[@blokkstarphillips4807]

It was a fantastic interview though 💯

[@Cichlids_GoDz]

Man this is really heart breaking. One of the worst things a parent could ever go through is losing a child 😔

[@losperez6454]

I've lost two of my sons, I'm 47 I feel your pain ric !!!!

[@crazycat1232]

Am very sorry.

[@RkoStunna]

That's terrible. No parent should have to go through that. R I.P. to your sons.

[@martybass7376]

😊

[@rmj7]

I'm so sorry for your loss ❤

[@lydiaawuor5170]

😢

[@tlaf3045]

Breaks my heart to see this. My sister passed at 35 and I watched my parents die inside more and more each and every day. It ultimately took my mother (a few years later) at 63. Nobody should have to bury their child.

[@Noooooooo15451]

63 is also very young, sorry to hear about all your loses.

[@willisapril]

I know the pain. You never emotionally recover but still life goes on.

[@Unknown-bp9gq]

@tlaf3045 Omg, me too! My mother died when her son died and eventually she could no longer cope with the broken heart 💔 of burying her son and they both left me behind!!! WORST PAIN EVER!

[@arize84]

@@Unknown-bp9gq 💔

[@vincentrobinson3078]

It hurts me to hear the pain in his voice. So sorry for your loss Rick 🙏🏽

[@JustRaine97]

You can feel the hurt. Takes a strong person to open up and talk about something so tragic. Sadly too many families are struggling with this same situation. Great interview.

[@mohalesydneylebea9388]

Uncle Shannon this is by far the most profound and most personal interview I have ever seeing you conducting. I could put myself in Rick Flair's shoes and feel all the pain as a father. This is one of the best interview of all times

[@williamgallucci9913]

True but its also very hard to see and feel Rick with so much anguish

[@jueja310doyle7]

I've never seen Ric Flair talk like this before. Extremely emotional interview.

[@AndrewAxson]

This vid hits hard. I lost my four year old son last month. Life has been a nightmare ever since. Only reason I’m still here is because of my 2 daughters. Life is rough

[@Balmighty7]

I’m so sorry to hear that man as a new father of a 6 month old this is horrifying to imagine …I want to know what happened but at the same time I also would like to respect your privacy bro may god b with you RIP to your son !

[@eizenkcm88]

God bless you dude. From New Zealand

[@blackscreen2342]

Hang in there King. Find Jesus man, the ONLY way to have peace

[@Unknown-bp9gq]

Wow, stay strong. Remember GOD chose you because you are strong enough for it. ❤️‍🩹

[@jonnnyonion]

I am so sorry about that brother.

[@jonathanhorse4169]

Holy...I'm in tears. How can you not love Ric Flair.

[@williamgallucci9913]

You cannot

[@Kloppsserialbottlers]

dudes always worn his heart on his sleeve, he's not afraid to cry and man I have seen him cry many times! Love Ric

[@AggravatedMan365]

Because he's a racist and a horrible father

[@lamara8497]

Forgot the wrestler, as a father this still haunts him. I myself as a father won't understand this because I still have my boy's thank God. My heart goes out to you brother.

[@mackenzieyoung5306]

Rick we love you man..Life just hard sometimes and definitely not fair so sorry for your loss champ

[@leeannhoffman3556]

Ric Flair is a amazing man. The way he treats his fans is crazy. I met him in Charlotte, N.C. What a sweet person. A moment I will never forget. I was 15 years old. I am 51 now. Love ya Ric. Wooooooooo!!!!❤ God Bless Brother.

[@johnj1766]

The silence between each pause along with the background ambient sounds really puts together how overpowering with emotions this conversation is, it's truly tragic with what happened and I cant even begin to imagine what's its like and especially for someone going through this right now or fighting for someone they know and love to better themselves

[@okeafia5630]

Shannon, your shows are so good. You get stories out of people that I've never heard before. You make our fellow American celebrities so relatable.

[@robbyc8926]

Ric is a litteral icon to many. Its beautiful to see someone who has been on topp of the world display there hurt pain and suffering, to finish all with a breath a hope and joy when talking about his grandkids. No matter how rich or poor we are, we are all just human beings.

[@SLXMJOKERR]

why is that beautiful he talking about losing his son. there’s nothing beautiful about that. Its sad, not no grand kid stories this man is upset and still blame himself to this day for the lost of his son. it’s a sad story and only wish the best, that’s a dumb thing to say doesn’t matter if you superman everyone have something that hurts them that’s just a stupid comment to make.

[@ervillepalacio5284]

I've never seen ric flair cry like this..smh

[@SRT_DRE]

I’ve never seen him cry. It made me tear up a bit seeing him break down.

[@agentcodybanx8909]

Watch more of his interviews

[@marcellowheeler88]

Ric flair is a very emotional person and is known to cry often when it gets serious. As a father this breaks my heart and I commend him for being able to power through this. Idk if i could.

[@devonteblair9059]

His match against hbk

[@Radentstwo]

Ric Flair cried just as must as he bled. I guess you didn't watch wrestling in his later years.

[@Guitarwrestler]

As a father this one touched me unc... had my kiddos asking what's wrong Daddy 😭. It's fat hugs for everybody

[@abdulswamad92]

Losing a child has to be the greatest sadness that ever exists....peace to flairs family❤

[@-kika999]

u can Feel and see his pain on his voice and face that was and still a broken heart moment for ric.

[@H.K.5]

I’m glad I’m never gonna have kids so I don’t ever have to deal with something like that.

[@chase8321]

As someone who hasn’t spoken to his father in a few years….this got me.

[@iranutter2661]

Call him. Even if you argue, you won’t regret telling him you love him.

[@OfficialAMD]

Forgive and call him get in touch lost my mom in 2021 honor your mom and dad forgive them if they didn’t do their best or if you feel they could of done better

[@iam5688]

Ive never spoke to mine

[@Noooooooo15451]

It’s hard to hear all these people tell you to just call and keep line of communication, even if it’s all arguments. Unless your father did some fouls stuff to you, I’d say most things can be forgiven by learning more about him. Try to understand how he was raised, what tools he was given as child…. Basically, just spend more time asking him - what happened to you?

[@rickconner2366]

My dad and me didn't speak for years. I saw him one beautiful Sunday morning at a local store. He didn't see me so I walked over to him and said " it's a good day to bury the hatchet". From that point on we were a normal father and son. I was there holding his hand when he died. I miss you pop❤

[@MissNoel82]

I appreciate his vulnerability. No parent ever expects to bury their child. My heart aches for him. Thanks Shay for giving him that moment.❤

[@thekrazyhatter5063]

Flair is the wildest man to ever live but to see him cry its crazy

[@aldoelektrika]

"you were not a father, more of a friend?" Honestly, that kind of insight is amazing from Shay.

[@quinnmcdonald3763]

Possibly one of the most fascinating and really well done interview I've seen in a long time.

[@r.c.b.8087]

As one who also lost a son, my heart breaks to see this. Much love, Mr. Rick. 🙏🏾❤️

[@mauricefrye2765]

Rick a real one for letting his soul open on camera !! Much love Rick .. God Bless my brother

[@Melted220]

Uncle deserves a bigger platform fr !! Award worthy content

[@BigWelt]

Unc you did a fantastic job of going into the deep end with Ric and then bringing him back out. A1 interviewing skills... still showing love and compassion. Prayers to Ric and his family for such a devastating tragedy.

[@jackblack6058]

That’s a hurt dad right there from the soul to the core 😢you can hear that pain in his voice man smh sad 😔 prayers up for flair and his family!!!!

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

This breaks my 💔. I've always loved Rick. My heart hurts for him and his family. Sending love and prayers to all of them. Losing a child is the worst that can happen and to see Ricks grief just broke my heart.

[@Mrbungleface0u818]

I watched my dad die in a similiar way ... I can not begin to fathom watching my kid die the same way.... Bless his son and bless ric flair.... This hurts my heart

[@billj4525]

That's awful man, sorry that you had to watch your dad die with something similar. That stuff is no joke at all. Yeah, losing a kid is even harder than losing a parent or a spouse from what I have heard. Most people think that at least.

[@Mrbungleface0u818]

Those certainly weren't fake tears either. Most genuine tears I've ever seen come out of a man. From someone I watched portray a character for all my life. It was heartbreaking seeing the vulnerable truth come out. When he started blaming himself I started crying with him.... God bless ric flair and his son

[@williamgallucci9913]

Difficult to hear RIC in such pain

[@BriannaRubino-xy7mc]

I am very sorry to hear about your father's passing and the profound impact this event has had on you. Losing a loved one is an extremely painful experience; are you okay?

[@coopericus]

I literally cannot imagine losing my only son; just the mere thought of it breaks me. I commend Shannon because I know I could not have conducted that interview without crying.

[@dominiquejones3805]

Dame here

[@crazycat1232]

Seeing him cry for his son broke my heart. I started to tear up. I lost my brother when he was 26 years old. My father's first born child.

[@vickisudler]

My sis died giving birth to her first child and my parents were never the same. Ric thank you for your vulnerability ❤

[@dablocishot77]

Im 36 no Kids and I teared up just at the thought. I know its cliche to say "dont blame yourself" but dont blame yourself Ric. Its ok to hurt. You cant change the past. Dont think of what if, just think of what was. All of the good times you had. Your looking good too brother. I miss those days back then, wrestling. Man those times will live with me forever. Your son will live with you forever. Everything will be ok!!

[@ghfghfghghfghfg9287]

Amen

[@The_Zilli]

I just want to hug the guy... no words man... (and Shannon, very smooth transition getting his mind onto something more pleasant...)

[@Nyualum21]

Tragic, but a great message to teach the world at large. Some kids need you to be more of a disciplinary father instead of a friend, especially earlier in life, because once you lose them to something like addiction it’s next to impossible to get them back

[@hilarityhilarious]

I wish nothing but the best for Ric Flair and his family. I lost my cousin to an overdose and the pain it has caused has been immense, I hope they can heal and get through this. No words are enough to bring back the pain from a loss like this, but I am sending my condolences and love.

[@supadada]

Most circumstantial interview yet, UNC. You showed you could touch REAL LIFE subjects with grace, empathy and humility. Not just from the scope of an athlete. Well done brotha.

[@iranutter2661]

Ric Flair is such a complex person. I’m glad I got to see this side of him, and hope he doesn’t blame himself. He did all that he could. Great interview.

[@focuz4899]

Oh my God this is incredibly heartbreaking and a phenomenal interview at the same time.

[@logandavis954]

Wasn’t expecting this. 😢

[@AbstractxSynClan]

Aw man this hurts I love Ric Flair so kind and passionate human being! Rip to his son he’s no longer suffering 😢😢

[@Chris-2]

Shannon has become a great interviewer man…. Notice, when Ric Flair was overcome with emotion about feeling like he let his son down, Shannon brings up Ric’s health and then his grand children to try and make him feel like he still has the ability to be in the lives of his grand children, and it made him stop sulking a bit. Great interview man, I’m not even a wrestling fan

[@hdardon9064]

Man, I feel for Rick. It’s hard to see your kids fall, there is no right answer. We all try the best we can. Rick keep your head up, and know you loved your boy.

[@BomTrady21]

Talking about his son in all these podcast finally caught up. You can tell he need that. Rip

[@Small_child_punter]

No one is talking about how Shannon HANDLED this emotional moment for Ric. He didnt try to be as sympathetic as possible. He doesnt say "im sorry for your loss" and doesnt lower himself to try to be there for Ric. What he does is he continues to ask him questions. He keeps interviewing him trying to get his thoughts. And after the fact, they shift to Rics grandkid and they manage to laugh about it. See a lot of times, speaking on someones level and letting them maintain that dignity it better than lowering yourself for them. Shannon handled this very well. Shannon respected Rics feelings enough to not feel the need to cater to them so much. Ric probably would have regretted being vulnerable here if Shannon didnt ignore that vulnerability.

[@ryanbesco8067]

This is very good advice, as a person who overthinks everything and tries to see the deeper meaning or affect of things it is something that should be considered.

[@LuisAdrian777]

I agree 100%

[@MetalizedButt]

True. He can be a real instigator at times, but he has very high EQ.

[@tmcdon94]

Love and respect to the Nature Boy. Huge part of my childhood and I never knew he lost his son 😢

[@2Talented]

We just lost my brother this year to substance abuse. My ❤️ hurts for him because that pain is indescribable. Watching my parents hurt hits differently. Trying to get them help and be there most def takes a toll on the family & when they pass it hurts even more because you feel like you didn't do enough to try to help save them.

[@leslierochester3309]

Blessings to Shannon for this compassionate interview and allowing Ric Flair this outlet. Prayer and best wishes to Ric Flair.

[@jermeydumas6538]

Mannnnnnnnnn 🥺💪🏿🙏🏿 You can't tell me y'all didn't feel this one no matter if you don't cry or show no emotion you had to feel this.

[@williamgallucci9913]

To the core

[@artsXart]

A pure masterclass by Shannon Sharpe, and I hope he knows what a treasure he is not only to his fans, but the people who gain healing from his interviews. Thank you Mr. Sharpe.

[@gsabella4]

My heart breaks watching this. Shannon, you handled this so well man, respect.

[@isaacperez3392]

Wooow Shannon, great interview. Feel so sad for Rick but it’s good to see him be able to talk about these things and have his health back.

[@superdavelane4]

Ive never suffered such a loss. Just watching Ric to be this broken up after Reid being gone for so long brings me to my knees. God bless Ric.

[@caleb0388]

Man! I feel his pain. I remember when my friend died, his father said nothing can hurt him in life again

[@freddiebrown9795]

As a father of a son who is an addict it tears me up to see him blame himself because there is no perfect solution the lines between tough love and enabling are paper thin and BOTH ways can be equally helpful amd hurtful to all my parents with children struggling it's hard to say but we can't let their addictions bring us down as well if helping them or not helping is hurting you then no one recovers its just more victims being made

[@SRT_DRE]

He blames himself because he didn’t listen to the doctors when they told him to kick his son to the curb. He couldn’t. He still supported him financially. Even got him some gigs at $1500 a pop that ultimately funded his final days. That’s why Ric is crying. He didn’t do absolutely everything.

[@treibolton1591]

Man this is how you are suppose to interview people, you let him talk and didn’t force it out of him and then you switched topics so that he can smile right afterwards. Thank you Unc!

[@DesertDawg-oq5fg]

I’m the biggest Ric Flair fan you’ll ever meet. I’ve heard him tell the story probably five times and it never gets any easier to listen to. It’s especially tragic because it’s a classic addict story where dad knows that all the family love and rehab in the world couldn’t save his son, but he’ll forever wonder what he could’ve done differently especially on that fateful day. If you’ve never met someone who’s gone through this exact situation, consider yourself lucky.

[@joshfaulkner7001]

I can't imagine, as a father, what this man is feeling! Unc, you killed this interview!!!

[@tomcat3769]

Shannon and Rick this is the most beautiful interview I ever seen and heard and at the same time. Sad story. Your son, Rick for answering the questions. Honestly your son is not looking down on you and with no disappointment. He is looking down on you and telling you he loves you and everybody. He loved fans strangers

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@rooseveltdarbey9493]

Sorry to hear what happened to Ric Flair's son, but this reminds me of DMX and what happened to him. It's only so much anyone can do when someone is fighting demons like this, the person has to fight for themselves just as hard as you are for them.

[@billj4525]

Very true. Ric putting his son in a rehabs and supporting him at all times is all he could do, the rest Reid had to do since it's on him to get clean. Ric did the right thing though, never give up on the addict. So much of the time sending the addict to the street just makes it worse. A lot of them just die on the street faster. In rare instances someone will get clean because they can't live like that, but most of the time you want to support and stick by the addict like Ric did to his son.

[@williamgallucci9913]

Well said roosevelt

[@IlIlIUnknownadventurer]

Man I struggled with addiction throughout my life. Went to prison and then rehab while my daughter was 14 and basically lost contact with her due to my addiction and her not wanting to be involved. It broke me. I have been clean ever since rehab, now going over 10 years and have built my relationship back with my daughter, although it’s not what it was, it’s something. 90% or more of the guys I was in rehab with, have died or gone to prison. All good people that were struggling. I’m so thankful to have made it trough. I hope anyone out there who is struggling, finds what it is that will pull them out. Life is beautiful with clarity and sobriety.

[@SCRB1GR3D98]

Wow this was very touching Ric was comfortable enough to do this interview.

[@ricardorodriguez5549]

As a father, my heart goes to Ric Flair. Love to all who are struggling with family problems like this.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@Ramesh-xf9nv]

I'm impressed Rick was open about his family. I'm sure there's more, but just being able to touch on the topic and show how he feels about his son is impressive.

[@aliciawilliams8884]

Nature Boy is a true Legend I felt those tears and the sadness he expressed about his son so sorry for your loss

[@Friend2AllCats]

Thanks for being forthcoming with your tragedy. You have my condolences. I know how you feel from experience losing a close family member.

[@1tarat72]

This poor man he lost his son and now his step son. Prayers with the family.

[@puponazario2627]

Losing a child no matter the circumstances is the number one heartbreaking pain out there 😢. Sorry for your loss, Ric❤

[@Goose2juice]

Shannon, you are doing great with your interviews and your channel! No one gets up and close like this anymore. Good job

[@chrisbanks7830]

This man needs an Emmy...I'm not even playing. The fact that Sharpe has THIS in him, I'm not sure anyone saw this coming, but my goodness, he has become a TRUE professional in his 2nd craft. Bravo sir.

[@TheDarksideRaider78]

It ain't about him right now

[@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040]

Calm down and SHUT up Jerky. It's just questions nothing serious.

[@chrisbanks7830]

@@TheDarksideRaider78 good for you 👍

[@TheDarksideRaider78]

I know it is

[@chrisbanks7830]

@@TheDarksideRaider78 🙂

[@taylorchristian2051]

I’m very impressed with Unc’s ability to ask these questions and get real emotions out of his guests.

[@Metical1312]

Man this 10 min clip got you right in the heart !! As much as Ric Flair was a character that became who was as a person. You can see through the character and inside the heart of the human being. The idea of a parent losing its child really is gut wrenching and I commend Ric for baring it all. Excellent interview.