United Kingdom, Oct. 19 -- Ric Flair will only show his "real life" self if he's behind closed doors.

The 77-year-old wrestling legend, who is a 16-time world champion and a two-time WWE Hall of Famer, is known for his iconic Nature Boy persona, complete with fancy suits and robes, expensive watches and outrageous nights out partying.

His son-in-law Conrad Thompson exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "If we're talking about just interacting with the public, he's always on.

"He's always Ric Flair, but the real life guy, when you're having family serious conversation - no, he is very much Richard Morgan Flier."

Podcaster and mortgage broker Conrad, who is married to Ric's daughter Megan Fliehr, admitted that anyone who sees the retired star ...