Ric Flair doesnt think todays WWE superstars have what it takes when it comes to promosand hes making that perfectly clear.
In part two of his interview with Escapist Magazine, the wrestling icon threw shade at the current generation for lacking the fire and authenticity that once made promos the heart of wrestling.
Flair, widely considered one of the greatest talkers in wrestling history, said that modern promos just dont hit the same. Why? Because theyre written for the performers, not by them.
According to Flair, cutting a great promo isnt just about deliveryits about raw emotion, timing, and improvisation. He looked back at his legendary battles with Dusty Rhodes and explained why their chemistry worked so well.
Flairs point is simple: nobody in todays game has the instinct and mic skills that his generation mastered. While todays stars have scripts, Flair had fireand thats why his promos still live on decades later.
This isnt the first time Flairs taken aim at how the modern product is packaged, but it might be one of his most direct shots yet. In a world where WWE has become increasingly scripted, Flairs freestyle approach feels like a lost art.
Do you think anyone in WWE today can hang with Ric Flair on the micor is that era long gone? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
