10 Pro Wrestlers Who Absolutely Despise Dave Meltzer

• Piper claimed he couldn't pick Dave Meltzer out.
• He often trash-talked Meltzer in interviews.
• Piper thought Meltzer was a liar.

Roddy Piper was never known for holding back on his opinions regarding the wrestling business, and Dave Meltzer learned that the hard way. They were two people who didn't see eye to eye, and that was mainly due to Piper not agreeing with Meltzer's reporting style.

Piper wasn't a fan of the internet exposing the business, but he claimed Melzter lied about certain things. Whether it was how much he got paid for a movie role or Meltzer claiming a stuntman was used during his Hollywood backlot brawl with Goldust, Piper had no problem calling him out.

CM Punk

• Punk disliked some of Meltzer's reporting.
• Punk has never been known for hiding his opinions.
• Meltzer said Punk refused to lose to Jon Moxley at All Out.

Dave Meltzer provides a lot of opinions and reports, and while he's typically accurate, there are times when people in the business call him out for not being. That was the case with CM Punk, who has followed in the footsteps of his idol Roddy Piper in sharing a dislike for the journalist.

He wasn't happy with Meltzer's reporting on the All Out drama surrounding him and Jon Moxley, in which he claimed that Punk refused to lose. The former AEW star opened up on Instagram and called Meltzer a liar, making his feelings well known.

Charlotte Flair

• Flair wasn't impressed with her body being fair game for comment.
• She called out Meltzer's professionalism.
• Flair has spoken about Meltzer on social media.

One issue that Dave Meltzer has had repeatedly is regarding his comments on how some of the women in WWE look. He's reported on issues backstage, such as claiming Charlotte Flair was taken off television to get dental work as part of a "complete makeover," which is something the Queen took personally.

She fired back at Meltzer online, making her feelings about him perfectly clear at the time. This had followed a previous incident he had commented on other female performers, and Flair decided she'd had enough and took to social media to make her feelings clear.

Peyton Royce

• Meltzer said Peyton Royce had gained weight and looked better in NXT.
• The wrestling community banded together around Royce.
• Dave Meltzer offered an apology for this situation.

Peyton Royce is another female wrestler who was on the receiving end of body shaming by Dave Meltzer, who had claimed she was more attractive in WWE NXT and had gained a little weight. It was something Royce was rightfully disgusted by, and she took to social media to call out the journalist for his comments.

Many wrestlers defended Royce and expressed their disgust at the situation, proving that people weren't impressed by it. Royce asked whether Meltzer wanted her to starve herself, showcasing the seriousness of the situation and her feelings.

Seth Rollins

• Rollins finds the rating system arbitrary.
• He called out Meltzer for having never wrestled himself.
• Meltzer now goes beyond five star ratings.

When it came to Dave Meltzer's comments about Peyton Royce, Seth Rollins was one of the people who came out and spoke against him. On top of that, he has often called out Meltzer's star rating system, which is something that he doesn't agree with.

Over the years, many fans have taken aim at the star rating system, especially Meltzer, who sometimes goes beyond the five-star scale he originally created. Rollins has trashed it multiple times, simply not being a fan.

Rusev

• Rusev said Meltzer would "burn in hell."
• He felt Meltzer had an agenda against his wife, Lana.
• Meltzer thought Vince McMahon banned third-party work because of Lana.

Rusev is another wrestler who dislikes Dave Meltzer, and he went on a lengthy rant about him during a Twitch stream to prove that point. He was frustrated at Melzer claiming Lana taking third-party work was the reason why Vince McMahon banned it for wrestlers.

Rusev took exception to the situation and blasted Meltzer, in what was a personal attack at points. While he later retracted the comment as far as his aggressive comments, Rusev had made his feelings clear in the moment.

Ryback

• He has claimed Meltzer is dangerous.
• Ryback believes Meltzer shares lies about people he dislikes.
• Ryback is controversial too in his own right.

Ryback might be one of the most controversial wrestlers in the business, but he's also one who hates Dave Meltzer. The former WWE superstar has never had a problem sharing his opinions on people, including the iconic journalist, whom he has commented on via social media.

Ryback has slammed Meltzer for sharing lies in his reporting, while claiming that he shares lies about specific people whom he doesn't like within the wrestling business.

Hulk Hogan

• He called the Wrestling Observer Newsletter a "rag sheet".
• Hogan burned a copy of the newsletter on television.
• He didn't appreciate what Meltzer reported about him.

Hulk Hogan is one of the biggest stars in wrestling history, and he's also someone who doesn't like Dave Meltzer. He didn't appreciate Meltzer's reporting throughout his career, and while most wrestlers have discussed their issues with him in interviews, Hogan opted to do it on television.

It was a rare moment and something that got a lot of people talking. However, it showcases just how annoyed Hogan felt at the time, taking the situation to television to get it off his chest.

Andrade

• Andrade was frustrated by Meltzer's treatment of his ex-wife, Charlotte Flair.
• Andrade has slammed Meltzer's star ratings.
• He thinks that Dave Meltzer hates him.

Andrade passionately hates Dave Meltzer, which he's made clear at times over the years, with the two men having multiple issues. Andrade was previously married to Charlotte Flair, and due to her issues with Meltzer, Andrade often stuck up for her, which created an opinion for the journalist.

However, Andrade also believes that Meltzer has a personal agenda against him, as he thinks that Meltzer hates him. It's a situation that is unlikely to change anytime soon either, with Andrade having made his mind up.

Kevin Nash

• Nash has questioned why Meltzer hasn't booked a show.
• Nash has stated he has never liked Meltzer.
• Meltzer wasn't a fan of Kevin Nash.

Dave Meltzer watches a lot of professional wrestling, and like everyone, there are people whom he likes and doesn't. Kevin Nash always fell into the latter category, as he's not a fan of the iconic performer, and he's publicly shared that opinion.

Nash obviously took exception to that, which has caused friction between them. He's made it clear that he dislikes Meltzer during several shoot interviews, and these two men simply don't get along.