Miro Defends Ric Flair’s Role in AEW Following Controversial Post

Summary

– Ric Flair, facing criticism for his recent run in AEW, offered to quit, expressing his frustration with negativity.

Despite the backlash, Flair emphasized his joy in supporting his friend Sting.

– Miro responded to Flair’s post, urging him to ignore the negativity and affirming that dirt sheets do not represent the fans’ views.

Ric Flair, a wrestling legend, recently took to social media to address the criticism he’s faced during his latest stint in AEW. In a heartfelt post, Flair expressed his tiredness of the negativity surrounding his role in the company. He stated that he doesn’t need to work or the money but wants to enjoy being by his friend Sting’s side for the next few months. Flair acknowledged that he’s aware of his age but believes he has earned the right to enjoy life and do what he wants. He even offered to walk away from AEW if he felt he was embarrassing the company or its owner, Tony Khan.

Miro, another prominent wrestler in AEW, responded to the slew of tweets Flair’s post received. He offered support to Flair, advising him to stop reading the dirt sheets, which he described as poison and not representative of the fans’ opinions. Miro’s response highlights the support within the wrestling community, especially among wrestlers, against fan and media criticism’s often harsh and unforgiving nature.

Flair’s situation in AEW underscores the challenges faced by veteran wrestlers in adapting to the modern wrestling landscape and dealing with the expectations and scrutiny of fans and media. It also raises questions about how legends are perceived and treated in today’s wrestling culture. Flair’s willingness to step away if he feels he’s no longer contributing positively to AEW shows his respect for the wrestling industry and his desire to maintain his dignity and legacy.

Stop reading the dirt sheets. They are poison and they do not represent the fans. https://t.co/8wC2yNgxeJ

— Miro (@ToBeMiro) December 1, 2023