On the latest episode of The ARN Show, WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson reflected on several significant moments from his career, including the infamous Lifeguard match at Bash at the Beach in 1995, as well as Ric Flair’s time as the head of WCW’s creative team. Anderson shared insights into Flair’s decision to quit his role as WCW Booker in 1995, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the dynamics of WCW during that time. Below are some highlights from Anderson’s candid discussion on the show (thanks to 411mania):
Arn Anderson on 1995 Lifeguard Match Between Randy Savage and Ric Flair:
“I was probably overdressed, for me. I remember exactly what it was, what the outfit looked like… And it was just a souped-up lumberjack match with outfits, beach outfits. So it was what it was.”
Arn Anderson on Ric Flair quitting as WCW booker in 1995:
“Well, Flair, pretty much quit, to be honest with you. Ric wanted to wrestle as the World Champion and be Ric Flair. He didn’t want to… sit down and be the booker. I don’t think that was what he aspired to do. As a matter of fact, I know he didn’t. And it was just too time-consuming, he was having to deal with all the headaches with the guys. You know, he was great at booking himself as a world champion, he had no other competition where that was concerned. But to now be the booker and have to book two, three shows, figure out talent, angles, all that, I just that’s not what he signed up for.”
