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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode, we dive into one of the most shocking moments in pro wrestling history—Ric Flair’s apparent heart attack on a live WCW broadcast. Was it real, or was it just another wrestling storyline? Host Ariel Gonzalez breaks down the dramatic scene, the slow response from WCW officials, and the lasting impact of this controversial angle.

We also explore real-life medical emergencies in sports, including Fabrice Muamba’s on-field cardiac arrest, and discuss how the reaction time of first responders can make all the difference.

Plus, Ariel reflects on Flair’s legendary career, his actual health battles, and why "The Nature Boy" remains one of wrestling’s most unforgettable icons.

For more, check out the full article on the Sports History Network here.

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Hi EVERYONE. MY NAME IS ARIEL GONZALEZ, ORIGINALLY FROM BROOKLYN, NOW LIVING IN THE GARDEN STATE AND I HAVE A NEW PODCAST SHOW CALLED WRESTLING WITH HEELS ON. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK, OF COURSE.

ON THE PODCAST, I GET TO REMINISCENCE ABOUT MY FAVORITE WRESTLING BAD GUYS FROM YESTERYEAR. LIGHT ON STATS AND HEAVY ON NOSTALGIA, THIS LITTLE TRIP DOWN VILLAINY LANE GIVES ME A CHANCE TO VISIT THE DARK CORRIDORS OF MY WRESTLING SOUL. AND IT’S ALSO FUN TO HAVE A PODCAST.

SO JOIN ME AS I WAX NOSTALGIC ABOUT MY FAVORITE WRESTLING WEIRDOS AND NE’ER DO WELLS, THE NO-GOODNIKS OF A NO-LONGER TIME THAT STILL HAUNT ME TODAY. JUST KEEP IN MIND, LIKE SOME PEOPLE MY AGE, MY RECALL OF PEOPLE AND EVENTS CAN GET A LITTLE WOBBLY SOMETIMES. SO DON’T WORRY IF I GET IT WRONG. OH! WHAT DO YOU EXPECT?

I’M WRESTLING WITH HEELS ON.