I have never, ever met a performer that was a stickler to critical moments and moves as they fit. Savage was a… — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share Image
A lot of times we would feed off of the crowd. A lot of things that we were doing in the match was called on the fly. For example, Ric Flair and I would go into a match and have a couple of spots and moments set up. And then, of course, we would line up the finish. But the… — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share
Big moments, you've got to let it soak in. It actually adds to the drama so you don't throw away the move… — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share Image
I'm not suggesting that every moment in the match has to be huge, but you've got to space it out to have… — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share Image
You know I'm very happy with WWE, the company in which I still work. — 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 Image
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 make you his nephew - Ricky Steamboat.' — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
I like to listen to the crowd, I really do. The crowd helps give me that extra boost of adrenaline. — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share Image
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 Image
It's always great to meet and give back to the fans that had an opportunity to see me perform. — Ricky Steamboat Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
