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Another day, another wrestling legend making a fool of themselves. Ric Flair has ignited a firestorm of controversy following a series of provocative social media posts that have drawn sharp criticism from fans and fellow wrestlers alike. After having made some inappropriate comments about Jim Ross and his health battles, Flair rightfully received some backlash, followed by his latest rant, where he lashed out on social media.
The Nature Boy Took A Shot At Jim Ross, Who's Battling Cancer
Ric Flair's latest outburst comes in the wake of backlash over a now-deleted tweet in which Flair referred to fellow wrestling icon Jim Ross, who is currently battling colon cancer, as an "attention seeker." The comment was met with widespread condemnation, prompting Flair to backpedal and claim that "everyone takes things too seriously."
Adding fuel to the fire, wrestling veteran Dutch Mantell criticized Flair on his podcast, urging him to "shut up" while throwing insults. In response, Flair posted a message addressing Mantell in a passive-aggressive way, insinuating Dutch was ill :
Dutch, everyone is always going to think of you as a veteran that’s not allowed to have an opinion. But I sympathize with your health issues, and hope you recover & return to top health. You have always been a good guy. The anger you pour out at everybody is clearly coming from the pain you feel. Please stay strong!
Ric Flair Throws A Hissy Fit On Social Media
That wasn't enough for The Nature Boy. The 76-year-old WWE Hall Of Famer took to X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram to lash out at his detractors:
I Try To Be Nice To Everybody. God Only Knows That I’ve Spent More Money On Spilt Liquor In One Year Than People Have In A Lifetime. I Tried Being Nice, And This Is My Last Message To Everyone. I’ve Got More Money Than I’ve Got Time. Go F Yourself Haters. No Comment Needed. Live…— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) June 4, 2025
Some things never change. Instead of offering any sort of apology, or acknowledging what he said, he doubled down with a rant talking about his wealth while addressing his supposed "haters."
Stevie Richards offered his two cents as well, calling Flair a narcissist:
You can’t feel sorry for someone who shows no empathy. Ric Flair has no compassion. He’s a narcissist—he always has been. He thrives on attention, even if it’s negative, just to keep his name out there.
It's a shame that even in his old age, Flair continues to stir the pot, especially at the expense of a sick Jim Ross. It seems as though Stevie Richards has a point, with these old legends (see Hogan, Hulk) trying to stay relevant, through any means necessary.
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Justin Fields Called 'Biggest Loser' In Jets Training Camp
The New York Jets opted to cut Aaron Rodgers and sign Justin Fields to replace him during the offseason. This kind of commitment to Fields should bolster his confidence, but it could also place a lot of pressure on his shoulders. To this point, Fields has looked solid in training camp, aside from a scary toe injury that was quickly resolved in July. Justin Fried of the Jet Press recently reported that Fields' training camp may have reached a new low over the weekend as the young signal caller struggled. "Justin Fields put together his best practice of the summer to this point on Friday, completing his first 12 passes en route to an excellent all-around performance. The same can't be said about his showing on Saturday, however," Fried wrote. "Fields finished the day an abysmal 2-of-10 in the air, including a drop from rookie tight end Mason Taylor. "Some of his incompletions were catchable balls, but the Jets' passing game struggles on Saturday can largely be blamed on No. 7. Fields did flash his running ability with a 25-yard rushing score on the first play of red-zone drills, but the Jets would like to see more consistency in the air from the starting quarterback. Saturday's scrimmage was far from his best showing of the summer." Fields is a runner first at the NFL level, but his arm is nothing to scoff at. For most of training camp, his arm talent has been better than advertised, but during Saturday's scrimmage, it just wasn't there. A 2 for 10 performance is unacceptable for a $40 million quarterback who was signed to take over the team. The running game should open up the passing game for the Jets, which is going to need to be the case if Fields is going to struggle like this. However, it's just one day of camp. It's nothing to be too concerned about. Just because Fields lost this specific practice doesn't mean he's heading in the wrong direction as a whole.
Michael Hage’s Dominance Clear at World Juniors Showcase
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