May 1, 2007 Observer Newsletter: History of Ric Flair & The Four Horsemen

The latest, and from an purely emotional standpoint, one of the best WWE DVD historical documentaries is the recent release on Ric Flair and the legacy of the Four Horseman.

It’s pretty much a must-see for anyone who was a fan of Jim Crockett Promotions in the mid-to-late 80s. The Horsemen were the foundation during the glory days of the group. But really, it’s an eye-opener for a fan of any era.

I think the one thing about the true glory periods of the Horsemen in JCP and The Freebirds vs Von Erichs in World Class, is that they were specific eras that were so big for a short period of time in their parts of the country is, because of crowd reactions, how tremendous the excitement level and angles hold up. It feels more gritty and real, partially because of the fan reactions and also because of the superior interview quality. In many ways, viewed as nostalgia, both periods seem so much bigger today within the culture of their respective parts of the country than they were at the time.

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