to make personal appearances at NWA indy events and reunion shows. He suffered two heart attacks on June 14, 2007 but completely recovered and returned to appearing regularly at NWA/Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling reunions and other NWA Wrestling events. He introduced Ric Flair at the annual NWA Fanfest in 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ric Flair's Last Match For Ric Flair's Last Match, a 2022 show run by a revived JCP that featured what was billed as Flair's last-ever match, Caudle opened the pay-per-view portion of the show and ended the show with his catchphrase "So long for now!", both pre-recorded. Style Caudle was a traditional type of wrestling announcer, meaning that he did not advocate for faces or heels (although he often showed his disgust for cheating). Caudle was not a personality in and of himself, but he let the wrestlers be the stars of the show. As such, he was not involved in angles where heels would attack him. Over the years Caudle was teamed with Bill Ward, David Crockett, Johnny Weaver, Gordon Solie, Les Thatcher, Tony Schiavone, Dutch Mantel, Jim Cornette, and Jim Ross among others. Personal life Caudle was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. Caudle, an avowed Republican, contributed to the campaigns of Senator Jesse Helms. He became a legislative assistant for Senator Jesse Helms after he left WRAL in 1980, working in Helms's office in Raleigh. He remained in that position until 1996. Caudle and Helms worked together at WRAL before Helms ran for the United States Senate in 1972. He and his wife Jackie have been married for over 60 years, have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. References External links Bob Caudle updates Interview with Bob Caudle American color commentators Living people People from Charlotte, North Carolina Professional wrestling announcers 1930 births