The Things We Should All Know About The Four Horsemen's Relationship

The world of wrestling has seen so many iconic names over the years. None of these stars necessarily know how much of an impact they're going to have when they start out in the sport. However, by the time they leave the ring, it's clear whether or not they've left any sort of footprint. One group of men whose legacy we can say for certain will never be forgotten is the Four Horsemen.

Despite the name, there have been more than four members of the group over the years. Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Ole Anderson, and Tully Blanchard were the original members, with the likes of Barry Windham, Paul Roma, Jeff Jarrett, and Steve McMichael all coming in later. Unfortunately, it seems that while the Four Horsemen might be a legendary group, the relationships between its members have often been a rollercoaster, with plenty of highs and lows.

Ric Flair saved Arn Anderson from being fired after a real-life fight

We know that wrestling can be exaggerated, but that doesn't mean there aren't very real fights between its stars. Once such conflict occurred between Arn Anderson and Sycho Sid, with the latter attacking the former with a pair of scissors in a hotel room. While Sid lost his job after the fight, Arn managed to keep his, despite both men reportedly being at fault for the clash. Apparently, this is because Ric Flair spoke up on his behalf. Despite no longer being close friends, devoted fans will know that these two definitely had each other's backs in the past.

Paul Roma apparently believes Ric Flair and Arn Anderson were jealous of him

When Paul Roma joined the Four Horsemen, Ric Flair and Arn Anderson were already very established in the group. For that reason, you might assume they'd have no reason to be jealous of the newcomer. However, in some interviews, Roma has suggested that this was exactly how the two men felt about him. Supposedly, they wanted him to fail because he was a young star who could potentially overthrow them. In reality, though, there may just not have been the chemistry between them that the group needed.

Ric Flair helped raise money for Steve McMichael following his struggles with ALS

When someone's health takes a turn, it can really reveal how much the people around them actually care. In the case of Steve McMichael and Ric Flair, the former's struggles with ALS have apparently shown the latter to have a lot of love for his fellow Horseman. He, along with several other wrestling stars, did a show with the intention of raising money. The funds proved useful for McMichael and his family, who were apparently struggling financially because of the man's ALS.

Jeff Jarrett and Ric Flair have actually gotten closer over the years

When Jeff Jarrett joined the Four Horsemen, it wasn't for very long. His presence was sometimes seen as a punchline because he didn't appear to fit with the rest of the group. Despite his short tenure and the lack of positive reception, though, he's still part of the Four Horsemen legacy. What's more, it seems his relationship with Ric Flair has only strengthened over the years. He was involved in the man's final match in 2022, with the wrestling champ later praising Jarrett afterward. Plenty were surprised to realize the strength of the bond between these two.

Ole Anderson supposedly lost some of his backstage power because of Ric Flair

Ole Anderson will always be a pivotal figure in the Four Horsemen because he was one of the original members. However, when the group was inducted into the Hall of Fame, WWE left him out in favor of Barry Windham. It was potentially a controversial move, but one that's not so surprising when you realize how many people allegedly struggled to work with Ole. Ric Flair was one such person, with the Horseman revealing on his podcast that he was apparently responsible for Anderson losing some of his backstage credibility. It's safe to say there's no love lost between these two.

Members of the Four Horsemen still reunite at conventions for pictures and autographs

It's been a while since we've seen the Four Horsemen take to the ring in any form. However, that doesn't mean the members of this iconic group don't still meet up from time to time. If you visit a wrestling convention like Starrcast or Wrestlecon, you may well get to see this for yourself. The likes of Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Barry Windham, and JJ Dillon have all come together in the past to take photos and sign autographs for their fans. These men weren't in the group at the same time, but they all share the legacy that will live on until the end of the sport.

It's thanks to groups like the Four Horsemen that wrestling is as big as it is today. Some members might not have always seen eye to eye (even to this day,) but it's clear that lasting friendships still came out of this experience.