Shawn Michaels has earned countless accolades throughout his career, but one compliment stands above the rest being called the greatest wrestler of all time by Ric Flair himself. The WWE Hall of Famer opened up on Nightcap with Unc & Ocho about how much that respect means to him and why his passion for wrestling never faded.
One of the hosts recalled speaking with Ric Flair, who praised Michaels as the best to ever step inside the ring, even ranking him above legends like Hulk Hogan and Dusty Rhodes. When asked how it felt to hear those words, Michaels admitted it was overwhelming.
Michaels explained that what set him apart was the fact that he never lost the childlike love he had for wrestling, even after decades in the business.
He added that fans connected with him because he put everything into his performances.
Shawn Michaels words prove that for him, wrestling was never just about championships or fame it was about love for the art and the connection with fans that made him truly unforgettable.
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