WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and below are some interview highlights:
On meeting Tom Brady during the University of Michigan’s signing day last year:
“I’ll admit it,” revealed Flair. “I have a man crush on Tom Brady.
“Everybody loves to hate Tom Brady, but I love to love him. He is the best. He is so damn good. I wouldn’t be surprised if they win their fifth ring this year.”
On Charlotte competing inside Hell in a Cell:
“She has moves to show off that you’re not going to believe, as long as she lives through it,” said Flair, discussing Charlotte’s upcoming battle with Sasha Banks. “She isn’t afraid of anything, and she’s going to go out and make a statement again—and there is no talking her out of it. You didn’t see me do any moonsaults off the top of a cage, but she has something really special in mind for the cage.”
On working with Charlotte on WWE TV in the beginning of her run and his eventual TV exit:
“We just needed a way to get her going,” said Flair. “It’s good that I’m out of there. She is such a very nice person, and she is sensitive to her friends and those around her. There is a tough side to her, but people originally resented her because she didn’t work the indies, and all that bulls—. But that’s all in the past, and she’s on top of it now, and she’s, by far, recognized as the greatest of all time. I’m very proud of her.”
You can listen to Justin Barrasso appear on this week’s edition of WZ Weekly in the audio player below:
Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.
