The Insiders Classics!

The epitome of "styling and profiling," the Nature Boy Ric Flair poses with the gold.

"Ravishing" Rick Rude poses for the ladies at ringside.

Hailing from the Double Cross Ranch in Texas, Terry Funk!

Greg "the Hammer" Valentine reacts to a stiff chop by "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel.

Jake "the Snake" Roberts addresses the house after breaking up an interview session.

Escorted to the ring by the lovely Precious, Jimmy Garvin made quite the entrance.

Yes, this man went on to become the governor of Minnesota, Jesse "the Body" Ventura.

A very rare shot of a young Michael Hayes sans facial hair.

Forever remembered for his feud with Jimmy "Boogie Woogie Man" Valiant and having his head shaved, Paul Jones remains "#1" in the eyes of many.

Ricky Steamboat hits the ring ready to rumble.

Before becoming a superstar in the WWF, "Macho Man" Randy Savage was a regular on the NWA circuit wrestling under his real name, Randy Poffo.

Always a fan favorite in the NWA, the incredible physique of "Mr. USA" Tony Atlas made him stand out in a crowd.

The incredible "SuperFly" Jimmy Snuka makes a ring entrance in traditional island garb.

Fan favorite Pat Tanaka acknowledges his fans at ringside.

After making himself an internationally known star as the Masked Superstar, the addition of facepaint and leather created Ax of Demolition in the WWF.

One of the greatest "blue collar" wrestlers of all time, Arn Anderson.

Ric Flair and Rip Hawk sport the Mid Atlantic Tag Titles, circa 1974!

Special Thanks to the photographers of this collection: Angeltearz, Wayne Culler, Eva Moore and Jim Vasaldna. All other photos taken by Randy Hedrick for the Independent Insiders.

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