WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair received tremendous backlash for his recent AEW Rampage promo where he spoke about inviting 18-28 year-old single women to meet him in his hotel room, forcing AEW to edit the promo.
AEW wrestler Miro came to Flair’s defense, urging The Nature Boy to stop reading the dirtsheets. The former TNT Champion tweeted,
“Stop reading the dirt sheets. They are poison and they do not represent the fans.”
Other notable wrestling personalities including Chris Jericho, Steve Austin, and Kevin Nash have also expressed their support for Flair.
Stop reading the dirt sheets. They are poison and they do not represent the fans. https://t.co/8wC2yNgxeJ
— Miro (@ToBeMiro) December 1, 2023
Chris Hero (formerly Kassius Ohno) has a history of working and traveling with Claudio Castagnoli for a good part of his career.
On a recent edition of the “AEW Unrestricted” podcast, Hero discussed his relationship with the Blackpool Combat Club member, and you can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On his history with Castagnoli: “I met Claudio Castagnoli in January of 2002. I probably would have met him the night prior at a show in Germany but it was a show in Switzerland for the Swiss Wrestling Federation and he teamed with his partner Ares. They were Swiss Money Holding. They were these Swiss Bankers and then I got to spend some time with Claudio and his partner.”
On traveling with Castagnoli when he came to the US: “We parlayed a thing that started in Chikara, and then we brought it to CZW. We brought it, eventually, to Ring of Honor. We were the Kings of Wrestling. From there, we had a series of matches with Roderick Strong and Austin Aries. We won the [ROH] tag belts. We wrestled the Briscoe [Brothers]. We just had a lot of fun matches.”
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WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair recently faced criticism for his promo on AEW Rampage, where he made inappropriate comments about inviting young women to his hotel room. As a result, AEW had to edit the promo to remove the controversial remarks. This incident sparked a heated debate among wrestling fans and personalities.
One wrestler who came to Flair’s defense was Miro, who urged Flair to stop reading wrestling news websites, referring to them as “poison” that does not represent the fans. Miro’s tweet garnered attention and support from other notable wrestling personalities like Chris Jericho, Steve Austin, and Kevin Nash.
The controversy surrounding Flair’s promo highlights the ongoing issue of inappropriate behavior and comments in the wrestling industry. It also raises questions about the responsibility of promotions in monitoring and editing content to ensure it aligns with their values and avoids offending viewers.
In a related development, Chris Hero, formerly known as Kassius Ohno, recently discussed his long-standing relationship with Claudio Castagnoli (Cesaro) on the “AEW Unrestricted” podcast. Hero shared how he first met Castagnoli in 2002 and went on to form a successful tag team known as the Kings of Wrestling. They had memorable matches in promotions like Chikara, CZW, and Ring of Honor.
The podcast interview provides insight into the personal and professional bond between Hero and Castagnoli, shedding light on their journey in the wrestling industry and the impact they made together.
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The controversy surrounding Ric Flair’s promo serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible storytelling and the need for wrestlers and promotions to be mindful of their words and actions. It also highlights the ongoing discussions within the wrestling community about appropriate behavior and the role of media in shaping public perception.