On his podcast, Matt Hardy talked about the Von Erich wrestling family’s film, “The Iron Claw.”
Some fans and people in the wrestling industry criticized Aaron Dean Eisenberg’s portrayal of Ric Flair in the movie. Hardy said,
“It’s funny because most people were pretty close, they either resembled or they had it down really good as far as the character they were playing specifically. The Von Erichs, I thought they really picked good actors and they all turned in great performances.
The more I watched [the Flair clip] back, it was very much not like Ric. I feel like it could have been closer but at the end of the day, I feel like someone that is a casual fan that doesn’t give a shit about pro wrestling, it doesn’t make a difference to those people. I think the people who got their pantys in a wad are just people that are die hard wrestling fans, like, ‘C’mon, I can do better than that.’ It’s one of those things, it would have been nice if it sounded and looked more like Ric Flair in some ways, and had the provato that Ric Flair has, the charisma that Ric Flair has, and says Woo the way he says Woo. Because this guy didn’t necessarily do that, but he was the representation of the character and it was a little fun character.”
Iron Claw RIC FLAIR SCENE #wrestling #ironclaw #ricflair pic.twitter.com/qJNVjdeJtI
— Bicks Flicks (@bicksflix) December 22, 2023
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Matt Hardy, a professional wrestler and former WWE superstar, recently discussed the Von Erich wrestling family’s film, “The Iron Claw,” on his podcast. The movie has received some criticism for Aaron Dean Eisenberg’s portrayal of Ric Flair.
Hardy acknowledged that while most of the actors in the film did a great job resembling and portraying their characters accurately, he felt that Eisenberg’s portrayal of Flair fell short. Upon watching the clip back, Hardy noticed that it didn’t capture Flair’s essence and charisma. He mentioned that casual fans who are not deeply invested in pro wrestling might not notice the difference, but die-hard wrestling fans were the ones who expressed disappointment.
Hardy also commented on the fact that while Eisenberg didn’t fully embody Flair’s mannerisms and catchphrases, he still represented the character in a fun way. He acknowledged that it would have been nice if the portrayal had been closer to Flair’s iconic style, but ultimately, it was just a minor issue for those who are passionate about wrestling.
The film clip in question, featuring Eisenberg as Flair, was shared on Twitter by Bicks Flicks. The clip showcases the Iron Claw move and Flair’s involvement in the scene.
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In conclusion, Matt Hardy shared his thoughts on the portrayal of Ric Flair in the Von Erich wrestling family’s film, “The Iron Claw.” While some fans and wrestling industry insiders criticized the portrayal, Hardy acknowledged that it was a minor issue for casual viewers and appreciated the overall performances of the other actors in the film.