Ric Flair is a 16-time World Champion and two-time WWE Hall of Fame inductee. His four-decades-long career is recognized as one of the greatest of all time. Referred to as "the dirtiest player in the game," as part of the scenarios of many matches, he is nonetheless one of the most popular superstar entertainers wrestling has ever seen. Charlotte grew up in the shadow of her famous father. She is, however, the WWE Women's World Champion, the best in the sport, and poised to take the Flair name to new heights. Along with their championship careers in the ring, the two now embark together on a revealing father-daughter autobiography sure to stir the passions of all their fans worldwide with SECOND NATURE: The Legacy of Ric Flair and the Rise of Charlotte (St. Martin's Press, on sale date September 19, 2017, $25.99).
Entering the ring to thunderous chants of "WOOOOO!" Ric Flair has proven to be the true people's champion. Flair rose up through the various wrestling organizations, determined to follow the path of his mentors and heroes and do it the right way. The apple didn't fall far from the tree as that same work ethic and being true to oneself has helped his daughter also rise to the top of the sport.
It hasn't always been an easy path. Despite Ric's dominance and brilliance in front of the roaring crowds and cameras, his life away from the ring has seen as much disappointment and heartbreak as his victory totals. Success truly came with a price - personal struggles, strife being away from home for long stretches, controversy and family tragedy. In addition, Ric has had to deal with the decline of his own notoriety while acknowledging the growth of his daughter's success. Today, they're able to recognize their differences while enjoying a new level of respect and love for each other.
SECOND NATURE is a story of redemption for daughter as well as father. She has dealt with her own pain, frustrations, and challenges. She might be the daughter of the great Ric Flair but that has come with its own price. As she emerges from the long shadow of her Dad, Charlotte is now a champion herself, and poised to be a new standard bearer in WWE for years to come. She has embraced her heritage in the sport and risen to the top in the same way her father did.
Charlotte (Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr) is Ric Flair's daughter and first made a name for herself as the NXT Women's Champion before ascending to WWE's main roster and claiming the WWE Women's Championship.