Ric Flair Says Jim Ross Belongs on His Mount Rushmore Amid Backlash Over Controversial Tweets

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair received a ton of backlash after his bizarre tweets about Jim Ross and defending those tweets. While he’s still getting criticized for what he said, the Nature Boy has now decided to put an end to all the negativity and revealed his stance on Jim Ross.

Ric Flair took to Twitter and addressed the backlash he received over his recent comments about Jim Ross. He clarified that in an upcoming Sports Illustrated article by Justin Barrasso, he made it clear that Jim Ross is on his personal Mount Rushmore of wrestling broadcasters, alongside Gordon Solie, Gene Okerlund, and Jerry Lawler. Flair added that it was tough to leave out Tony Schiavone, but he believes Ross and Lawler were the best commentary team ever.

Flair also said that people shouldn’t get upset just because two people have a difference of opinion, it’s a normal part of life. Flair reminded fans that both he and Ross have been through a lot, mentioning the loss of his son and Ross’s late wife. He said they have a lot in common and both were considered the best in their fields. He ended by asking everyone to move on and let haters focus on something else.

“I Just Made It Clear To The World In An Article Coming Out On Sports Illustrated By Justin Barasso, That Jim Ross @JRsBBQ Was On My Mount Rushmore Along With Gordon Solie, Gene Okerlund & Jerry Lawler. That’s High Praise Because It Was Very Difficult For Me To Leave Out Tony Schiavone. But Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler Were The Greatest Tandem Ever! Nobody Should Be Upset Because Two People Have A Difference In Opinion. It Happens In Life! I Lost A Son, He Lost A Beautiful Wife. We Have A Lot In Common. We Were Both Considered The Best At What We Do. Let’s Leave It Alone At That And All The Haters Can Focus On Someone Else Now.”

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This comes after Jim Ross talked about an incident involving Ric Flair at a small birthday dinner for wrestling executive Gary Juster’s wife, where Flair allegedly exposed himself in front of the group.

“He goes to the bathroom like anybody else would—or maybe drinking, too. He throws down the drink. He comes back out. He’s got a thrasher towel. Yeah. He’s got his knee-high socks, his alligator shoes, and a boner—and no underwear. And he’s strutting around, flashing with his robe, of course. Uh, here his wife had never encountered, but frankly nobody had encountered anything quite like this.”

Ric Flair accused Jim Ross of being an attention seeker for this story and after getting backlash, Flair deleted those comments but would then defend them as “harmless fun,” which rubbed fans the wrong way.

Ric Flair’s message to Jim Ross shows he’s trying to make things right and give respect where it’s due. It’s not clear if this will fully end the drama since Ross hasn’t said anything yet, but fans can feel good knowing that Flair still sees Jim Ross as a legend in wrestling and that’s never changing.