Ric Flair Furious After List Omission
Ric Flair feels he’s been overlooked.
Ric Flair is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers in history, having enjoyed a career most can only dream of.
The Nature Boy formed part of the Four Horseman and tangled with many of the biggest names the industry has ever seen, with matches against the likes of Ricky Steamboat, Terry Funk, and Sting among others becoming the stuff of legend.
During pro wrestling’s territory era, Flair was the ultimate traveling champion, completing a punishing schedule year after year.
However, the 16-time World Champion feels he isn’t being appreciated.
Ric Flair Hits Out At ESPN
In a post on social media, Ric Flair took aim at ESPN after the publication named their 100 greatest athletes of the 21st century. Flair highlighted how many World Championships won, and his in-ring prowess. However, he seems to have forgotten his achievements took place before the start of the 21st century.
How In The Hell On God’s Green Earth Is Ric Flair Not Considered To Be One Of The Top 100 Athletes In The World??? I Should Actually Be In The Top 10. 16 World Titles, Actually 22. 1,200 Hour Matches, 15 Years Without A Day Off; A Cultural Icon & Worldwide Sensation.
Good Lord, So Many People Have Lost Sight Of What Greatness Truly Is! I Never Pulled Out With A Calf Muscle Strain. Oh How The Times Have Changed! What A Bunch Of Bitches! I Get Tom Brady And All That, But Come On Let’s Get Serious!
You can find the top ten for ESPN’s 100 greatest athletes of the 21st century below.
- Michael Phelps
- Serena Williams
- Lionel Messi
- LeBron James
- Tom Brady
- Roger Federer
- Simone Biles
- Tiger Woods
- Usain Bolt
- Kobe Bryant