What is ricky steamboat?

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat

Richard Blood (born February 28, 1953), better known as Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, is a retired American professional wrestler. He is considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.

Early Career & Territories: Steamboat started his career in the Mid-Atlantic territory in the late 1970s. He quickly rose to prominence due to his athleticism, charisma, and believable babyface persona. He feuded with top heels like Ric Flair and Sgt. Slaughter.

National Wrestling Alliance (NWA): Steamboat achieved significant success in the NWA. He held the NWA World Heavyweight Championship defeating Ric Flair in an epic match at WrestleWar '89, though his reign was relatively short.

World Wrestling Federation (WWF): He joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1985. He famously feuded with "Macho Man" Randy Savage, culminating in their legendary Intercontinental Championship match at WrestleMania III, often regarded as one of the greatest wrestling matches ever.

World Championship Wrestling (WCW): Steamboat later wrestled in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) where he again held titles and had memorable matches against stars like Steve Austin (then known as Stunning Steve Austin) and continued his rivalry with Ric Flair.

Wrestling Style and Legacy: Known for his high-flying maneuvers, athleticism, and babyface charisma, Steamboat is respected for his technical abilities, his commitment to storytelling in the ring, and his professionalism. His matches are still studied and revered by wrestling fans and performers.

Post-Wrestling Career: After retiring from full-time wrestling, Steamboat has made occasional appearances in wrestling promotions, including WWE, as a special guest or trainer. He continues to be a beloved figure in professional wrestling. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.