Ric Flair Reveals Why He No Longer Gives Advice to Younger Wrestlers

Ric Flair’s vast knowledge and experience in professional wrestling simply cannot be understated. He has achieved nearly every milestone a wrestler could dream of in the business, making it clear he is one of the greatest in the history of the sport. That’s why his advice is incredibly valuable, but he has now revealed why he doesn’t give advice to younger wrestlers anymore.

While speaking to The Five Star podcast, The Nature Boy was asked what kind of advice he gives to younger professional wrestlers now. Ric Flair revealed that he actually doesn’t give advice to younger wrestlers anymore because they seem to trust what they read online more than what experienced wrestlers like him have to say.

The Nature Boy stated that when young wrestlers ask for advice, they often ignore it and ask others with less experience instead. Flair used to enjoy giving advice, but now he feels like it won’t be taken seriously, so he’s stopped offering it.

“To be honest, I don’t give it anymore because they’d rather read the internet. And I’m telling you, when you start thinking—I’m not saying you shouldn’t respect the fans’ opinions—but when the fans are telling you something and some kid who’s been in the business less time than you is kissing your ass or giving their opinion, I don’t give it anymore. They don’t listen to it. I’ve seen it. They ask me something, then walk over and ask somebody who knows nothing about it. I used to respect it when they asked me, but now if I give an opinion, I have to rethink it because I know they’re not going to take it to heart.”

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Flair’s frustration comes from the rising trend of wrestlers seeking validation from less experienced voices or online platforms, instead of learning from the seasoned wisdom of veterans who actually know what they are talking about. Therefore, it’s not hard to see why the WWE Hall of Famer simply sees no reason to give advice to younger talent anymore.

Do you think young wrestlers should be more receptive to advice from veterans like Ric Flair? How can the wrestling industry better bridge the gap between seasoned stars and newer talent? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.

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