Foley-Flair fight from RAW, Details on situation that led to punching

Submitted by Ben Johnson on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 1:53 AM EST



WrestlingObserver.com has reported new details on the backstage fight between wrestling legends Mick Foley and Ric Flair. The fight transpired shortly before RAW and ultimately had no effect on Foley's decision to appear live on the show to plug the Middle Eastern tour, while also adding heat to the Hassan and Daivari characters.

Apparently, Ric Flair approached Foley and offered a handshake, a gesture which Mick declined. Foley then asked for an autographed copy of Ric Flair's book; Flair did not appreciate the remark and threw a punch at Foley. The punch did indeed land, but the two were broken up before the situation could escalate any further.

Source: lordsofpain.net