Ric Flair’s social media misstep draws fury from wrestling community

Wrestling icon Ric Flair is facing intense backlash after a series of controversial tweets, including a dig at fellow Hall of Famer Jim Ross, who recently underwent surgery for colon cancer, and a now-deleted post parodying sexual consent.

Wrestling legend sparks fury with dig at Jim Ross

Flair, 76, shocked fans over the weekend by suggesting that Jim Ross was "seeking attention" following his recent cancer surgery. The post was quickly deleted but not before screenshots went viral, sparking widespread condemnation from fans and wrestling personalities alike.

Ross, who updated followers earlier in the week about his recovery, received overwhelming support from the wrestling community - except from Flair.

The two have had a tense relationship in recent years, particularly after Ross appeared in the "Plane Ride from Hell" episode of Dark Side of the Ring, which revived past misconduct allegations involving Flair.Flair later said Ross had "lost all credibility" with him, despite their long-standing friendship in the industry.

Controversial post drags up Ric Flair’s troubled past

Just hours after the Ross tweet, Flair posted what he called The Woooo Compromise - a mock consent form referencing “Space Mountain,” a long-standing euphemism he uses in reference to his romantic escapades.

The post was also deleted shortly after going live.The joke, which touched on themes of consent and sexual relations, was widely criticized for being inappropriate and insensitive, especially in light of Flair’s past controversies. Fans viewed the post as distasteful and out of touch.In response to the uproar, Flair shared a follow-up post that remains on his profile:

“If You Can’t Take A Joke From A 76 Year Old Man, Then You Are Living Life Too Seriously. It Was All Harmless, Lighthearted Fun! Just Trying To Make People Laugh & Smile!”However, fans were not convinced.

Replies poured in, with many accusing Flair of minimizing serious issues. “Grow up and take some responsibility for something” one user wrote, while another questioned why a “legend” would risk his reputation with such remarks.Flair, a 16-time world champion and one of the most recognizable names in wrestling, has not issued a formal apology. For many fans, the incident reopens uncomfortable conversations about accountability, generational divides, and whether some stars have overstayed their welcome in the digital age.Whether the Nature Boy clarifies further or remains silent, the fallout from this episode appears far from over.