Bret Hart Reacts To Ricky Steamboat Wrestling One Last Match

WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart has given his thoughts on Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat lacing up his boots one last time at the age of 69.

Steamboat has not stepped inside a wrestling ring in anger since 2010 when he teamed with his son Richie Steamboat to defeat Caylen Croft and AEW star Trent in WWE developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling. But that is going to change.

Independent promotion Big Time Wrestling has promoted Ricky Steamboat for their “Return of The Dragon” event on November 27th in Raleigh, North Carolina. No opponent has been named as of yet for The Dragon but there is sure to be much speculation, especially after Steamboat’s old rival Ric Flair competed in his final match earlier in 2022.

Bret Hart has given his take on Steamboat’s decision to compete once again, saying that he’s happy if Steamboat is happy:

“Ricky is one of the greatest. He’s a phenomenal wrestler. Very few ever did it as well as Ricky. I have always had nothing but respect for him. Inside the ring and outside the ring, he was always a class act and a gentleman. He was a straight shooter, never a guy with an ego or a troublemaker. I’m a big fan of his. He’s just such a great guy. I’m glad that he’s going to have another moment. I think it’s great for anybody that was a big fan of his.”

“I’ll be happy if Ricky’s happy. I don’t know if it will be the greatest match he’s ever had, but it takes a lot of guts and a lot of courage to go in there and do what Ricky’s going to do. I applaud him and wish him good luck. I’ll be rooting for him.”