Ric Flair Takes Tackle From UFC’s Michael Chandler

Ric Flair wasn’t saying “WOOOO” after his recent run-in with Michael Chandler … it was more like “OWWWW,” ’cause the WWE legend was straight-up tackled to the ground!!

Naitch and the UFC star had an “altercation” at a bar recently … and the footage of their wild trash-talkin’ session that turned violent quickly spread on social media.

Of course, many rightfully suspected there wasn’t any real bad blood between the two — after all, they’ve starred in commercials for Car Shield in the past … and actually have another spot dropping next week.

But we reached out to Chandler about the whole thing … and he explained what exactly went down.

“It was a work,” the lightweight contender told TMZ Sports. “Ric was teaching me the art.”

Regardless, it’s still just as funny to see the two get in full character for the clip … with 74-year-old Flair showing he’s still just as good with his lip service, and 37-year-old Chandler slapping him and doing a double leg takedown.