Ric Flair has named the three killers of WCW
The wrestling icon, synonymous with WCW’s heyday, has taken to social media to share his thoughts, on a new series titled “Who Killed WCW” while the legendary “Nature Boy” Ric Flair played the three individuals he believes were responsible for the collapse of World Wrestling (WCW). Consistent with the release? Produced by the producers of Dark Side of the Ring in association with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions, the documentary looks back at WCW’s tumultuous final year
Ric Flair’s comment rekindled old wounds and sparked reactions from fans and wrestlers. Flair, who has been very vocal about his omission from the documentary, didn’t mince words after suggesting that Eric Bischoff, Jim Heard and Vince Russo were primarily at fault for WCW’s decline
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Ric Flair’s frustration was evident when he took to social media just weeks before the record’s release. His anger stemmed from the fact that he wasn’t interviewed for a documentary that examined the history and decline of WCW, a promotion Flair spent much of his rumored career building on the dysfunction and mismanagement he personally witnessed highlighting his time in WCW.
“I’ve Tried To Lay Low On This But Let’s Face It—Who Killed WCW? It’s A Three-Headed Monster! Jim Herd, @EBischoff, And @THEVinceRusso!!!” Flair tweeted, summing up his disdain in a fiery post.
Flair elaborated, “There’s No Individual Wrestler Or Faction That Caused Anything To Kill WCW. It Was The People In Charge That Created Dysfunction, Animosity, And Tried To Divide And Conquer By Lying To Everyone And Involving Themselves In The Promotion Which Was The Ultimate Failure! God, I Could Give You A Thousand More Examples.”
I’ve Tried To Lay Low On This But Let’s Face It- Who Killed WCW? It’s A Three-Headed Monster! Jim Herd, @EBischoff, And @THEVinceRusso!!! There’s No Individual Wrestler Or Faction That Caused Anything To Kill WCW. It Was The People In Charge That Created Dysfunction, Animosity,… pic.twitter.com/c949abS4A1
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) June 10, 2024
Clash of the Titans: Flair vs. Russo
The aftermath of Flair’s allegations quickly spilled into public controversy, especially with Vince Russo serving as WCW’s general writer during WCW’s controversial final years Russo, who has never been shy about confrontation, was notably bold responded on Twitter/X, suggesting that Flair’s criticism was unfounded.
“Looks like @RicFlairNatrBoy is Hitting that RUM CANDY Again!!! Thanks for Giving me that Much Credit. For a Writer to take down a Multi-Million Dollar Company through Words on a Page? I guess I really was Special. Not my fault you weren’t in the Doc, Rick. Sorry, man.”
Flair, undeterred, shot back with a bold challenge, proposing a face-to-face confrontation to settle their differences, complete with offers of financial incentives and a venue. “I Would Give You $20k, @EBischoff $20k, And Jim Herd $20k A Piece Wired In Advance To Show Up In Tampa Or Atlanta. I’ll Rent The Venue In Tampa Or Atlanta, It Will Sell Out For Sure, So We Can Hash This Out.”
Russo’s Retort and ApologyIn an unexpected twist, Russo replied with a blend of sarcasm and a heartfelt apology, reflecting on his arguable function in WCW’s history and his admiration for Flair’s son, David.
“Bro—I never thought I’d be saying this to the GOAT—but—you need to work on those comebacks. No Hard feelings, Rick, just really disappointment. Part of me giving David the greatest push in his career was because HE DESERVED IT. He was a Great Human being, EXTREMELY Underrated, with a pair of boots put before him that were impossible to fill. I also did it because of my admiration for you.”
Russo concluded with a sincere apology, acknowledging the unintended impact his actions might have had on Flair’s life. “I sincerely apologize for making your Life a Living hell. I didn’t realize I did that until today. When we were working together you gave me no indication of that. At the end of the day, I was just trying to do my job. I guess nobody’s Perfect.”
.@RicFlairNatrBoy
“Whatever Candy I’m Eating At Least I Can Afford To Eat Which I’m Not Sure You Can.”
Bro—I never thought I’d be saying this to the GOAT—but—you need to work on those comebacks.
No Hard feelings, Rick, just really disappointment. Part of me giving David…
— Vince Russo (@THEVinceRusso) June 10, 2024
The Aftermath
The change among Flair and Russo underscores the deep-seated animosities that still linger from the days of WCW. As the wrestling global reflects on the legacy of WCW and its dramatic fall, the roles of Bischoff, Herd, and Russo will continue to be scrutinized and debated.
The documentary “Who Killed WCW?” has brought these antique rivalries lower back into the limelight, ensuring that the verbal exchange approximately WCW’s crumble stays as contentious and passionate as ever.
