A lot of guys would say that I was like a 'damn chameleon'. It doesn't matter who you are in the ring with, you can adjust and adapt. — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share Image
I learned early on as a baby-face you had adapt to their style. Ravishing Rick Rude had his own style and his own way with a little bit of some Ric Flair-isms. But I always learned to adapt myself. — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share Image
You can have a good run for several years with one company and then be able to extend it with another. — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share
I walked into Eddie Graham's office, he took one look at me and said, 'You look a lot like Sam Steamboat. We're going to… — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share
I always felt that whatever I was asked to do that my ability in the ring would speak for itself. — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share
I remember the first time I climbed the cage - it was almost like a challenge from Snuka. I said, 'This is crazy. This… — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share
When you are a face for a long time and you turn heel, your stock value immediately goes up, especially if you're able to… — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share
I like to listen to the crowd, I really do. The crowd helps give me that extra boost of adrenaline. — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share
I've wrestled in Hamilton and Toronto and the fans have always received me well there... It's always been one of my favorite areas to… — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share
It's always great to meet and give back to the fans that had an opportunity to see me perform. — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share
Every match should have a story in it and I see a lot of that lacking. I see a lot of guys doing a… — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share
My back hurts real bad, every day. All those bumps took their toll. But life is good and I wouldn't have it any other… — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share
I would have to say Ric Flair and Randy Savage were two of my favorite guys to work with; I had some good main-event… — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share
What was old can be brought back new, and I bring that to the table. I bring mannerisms, facials, body language, positioning. — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share
Whenever you do big stuff in the ring - a big move or a big hit - you have to let that moment breathe.… — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share
The doctors have said that they don't want me in the ring bouncing around or getting picked up and slammed down. They said the… — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share
