10 Real WWE Wrestler Friendships That Broke Down

[@sarien_aurelas]

Regarding Ric Flair, what I've heard throughout the years is that he ruins friendships over his ego, and it's always a one way friendship. Scott Hall was probably the most honest on what is like to deal with Ric during an interview. Becky explanation of what happened seems to show that Charlotte inherited his bad habits.

[@mattwilkinson5858]

Punk seems like he could fall out with his shadow

[@ElmoKnowsWhereYouLive5150]

Painfully accurate.

[@Hxhjli]

Dificult person

[@boyankovachev7982]

Yea, how dare he want to leave the life that made him feel bad and not being okay mentally and physically. One love ❤️

[@cliffordjackson3]

@@boyankovachev7982 FACTS.

[@PatFussy069]

I was always under the impression they released CM Punk because he was incredibly difficult person to work with, doesn't make it right, but from a working perspective he seemed incredibly cancerous to work with. That said they did do some fucked up thing to him as well health wise.

[@christiangutierrez3820]

8:47 “When Flair retired from WWE in 2018” Yeah I remember that, I’ll never forget the amazing retirement match he had against Dolph Ziggler at Wrestlemania 33.

[@TheOfficialWolfWarrior]

Thank you! This guy clearly doesn’t have it all together. Triple H and Flair are still best friends. Look at my comment. It explains why.

[@francisgoddard2767]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robertmoorefield670]

@@TheOfficialWolfWarrior he's just a wwe haters.

[@Adiossean]

LMFAOOOOOOOOOO

[@djtrankilo231]

It's kinda surprising Flair didn't keep going till 2018.😂

[@ElmoKnowsWhereYouLive5150]

In the preface of Flair's autobiography, Triple H said the saying "never meet your idols" doesn't apply to his relationship with Flair. He went on to say that Flair ecceeded his expectations. Unfortunately, Flair made the phrase a self-fulfilling prophecy.

[@Muhammadwasapedo]

How so? What did Flair do?

[@ElmoKnowsWhereYouLive5150]

@@Muhammadwasapedo Triple H was generous enough to buy some of Flair's championship belts from him because he was hurting financially. Flair somehow turned it around by implying that he was manipulated by him, and he should just return them to him. Not to mention Hunter went out of his way to speak highly of Flair publicly, until that infamous episode of "Dark Side of The Ring" came out. Flair is basically a "what have you done for me lately" type of guy. Virtually all of his close relationships have fallen apart, including his relationship with HBK (over something REALLY harmless I might add), and there's one common denominator: Flair himself.

[@pattywalsh5233]

@@ElmoKnowsWhereYouLive5150 , what was the harmless situation about?

[@ElmoKnowsWhereYouLive5150]

@@pattywalsh5233 In Flair's ESPN documentary, HBK said Flair has a hard time turning off "The Nature Boy" persona, and just being himself: That's it. Flair felt Shawn was out of line.

[@andrewsmith3257]

Flair falls out with everybody he's ever met. Including HHH,HBK,and several ex wives 😄

[@85futureshock]

When you go back and listen to the Punk and Cabana podcast from 2014, its sad because you can really tell they cared for each other and it was a true genuine friendship. Punk has always had trust issues that stems from family members trying to screw him over when he made it big.

[@DeadmanInc336]

Not just that but it really sounds like Colt really screwed the pooch with Punk and the ongoing lawsuit against WWE.

[@eatyagrandmasgrapes3858]

@@DeadmanInc336 what happen basically

[@DeadmanInc336]

@@eatyagrandmasgrapes3858 the legal stuff is very murky. But apparently Colt was trying to hang out backstage at WWE events possibly trying to get a job with them, as Punk and Colt were locked in a heated lawsuit with WWE. If that's the case, Punk's lawyers probably strongly recommended Punk ditch Colt. Which kinda makes sense.

[@kokotheclown2588]

It’s weird now cause the work on the same company and Jeff too must be a bit awkward

[@Vibe1610]

“I’m Team Punk forever!”

[@andrewbowyer5043]

Ric Flair comes across a 'what have you done for me lately' kind of friend

[@ronaldshank7589]

My personal feeling is, that he's always been that way. Ric Flair's best friend, is Ric Flair...and nobody else!

[@jdg_5175]

Which in his case what have you done for me lately really means how much money have you given me because ric is a financial degenerate who has pissed away all his money multiple times in the past hence why he had to go work for ROH for a short time in 2009 then had to go on tour with hogan during his 2009 hulkamania tour in Australia and ended up working for TNA from 2010-2012

[@ronaldshank7589]

@@jdg_5175 Ric Flair seems like he couldn't save a Dime, even if his soul depended on it!

[@kkingddraco]

@@ronaldshank7589 he live that playboy life style

[@ronaldshank7589]

@@kkingddraco Seems like he always loved that kind of a lifestyle. However, look at what it cost him. He's been married and divorced several times...and, to be quite honest, I wonder what his relationship status is with his Daughter, Charlotte, and his Son, David. I don't know if I could live the kind of life that he has. He nearly died several years ago, and still lived through that. Let's see what happens with him next...

[@joeboston5948]

Interesting that flair doesn’t understand why all his old friends don’t speak to him anymore.

[@brucelucasjr5856]

I was thinking the same thing. If the common denominator in every scenario is you, then it's time to look inward for the answer

[@jordanflores5687]

Why

[@SpaghettiYOLOKingTTV]

@@jordanflores5687 why is it interesting why Flair literally said the same exact thing about Arn and HHH not speaking to him any more? Because that's Ric playing the victim card. He knows why. He just isn't saying why. His whole issue with Becky's use of The Man is probably just one of the reasons why HHH doesn't talk to him. HHH had told him to let it go as Flair had no trademark on the nickname, which Flair took issue with.

[@jordanflores5687]

@@SpaghettiYOLOKingTTV oh ok I was seriously asking

[@318_SP]

🎯

[@afrodesiac8064]

It's tough to find a really good friend. Especially after the younger school years.

[@justinterry7853]

They're like gems

[@Xfurias]

You don’t know how good you have it until it’s gone

[@Meldrick-jv7sy]

Not really.

[@thedude4672]

Probably why all of my closest friends are guys I grew up with. Still friends after 30 - 40 years

[@slow17motion]

Mr. Kennedy was great back then. Physically, he looked fantastic, he was great on the mic, and he was competent in the ring. It's a shame what happened.

[@user-nw5xp2gp6c]

Mr Kennedy was so trash 🗑 no wrestling skills

[@mentalphilanthropist35]

He's known for breaking his neck not his mic skills. 😂

[@alexandertestone4015]

mr kennedy is actually pretty entertaining tbh

[@scottkendrix6231]

I've met Austin and he's one of the nicest guys. The same thing has been said by many other fans and coworkers. On the other hand, Holly has a reputation of being an egotistical jackass. Fans and coworkers alike have said that about him. I would bet that the real reason Austin and Holly fell apart is because Holly started getting jealous about Austin's success and fame.

[@naiemzamdin9823]

probably im guessing thats why holly start being stiff with people

[@scottkendrix6231]

@@naiemzamdin9823 I would have to agree with your statement.

[@QueenBambi1982]

I agree. Just like Charlotte Flair and Becky. Flair got jealous bc Becky is getting more popular than her

[@Dorelaxen]

You're not gonna find two guys that have anything good to say about Holly (not even the nicest guy around Mick Foley). He was never anything special. Had a good look. That's about all. I can absolutely see him being super jealous. Guy is a world class asshole.

[@EDifyer881]

it made him turn hardcore lol

[@sheemalmighty]

CM Punk cut just about everybody off when he left WWE which made it a self centered decision but hey, it definitely was his decision tho

[@HepCatJack]

We never got to see a Punkaroonie...

[@ohitzwavy7173]

while it was probably impulsive I feel like punk only did it because at the time he was annoyed w the company. if people gave him space and just let him handle his emotions they probably could’ve stayed friends

[@DeadmanInc336]

I don't think so. Supposedly he is still good friends with Kofi and even Cena. It's just that the wrestling business is very strange. You go ages without seeing each other or talking to each other but are able to pick things up like nothing happened. It's very strange.

[@DeadmanInc336]

@VegetaOrAra I dunno. In most guy friendships, you at least hear from each other now and then. That doesn't appear to be the case with wrestling.

[@watersandblue6001]

@@DeadmanInc336 idk about Cena. Punk and Cena always respected each other but i doubt their real life buddies. punk even said on the podcast back in 2014 he never talked to cena after leaving which would have been like almost a year.

[@AustinDickerson2001Tiger]

You should do 10 times wrestlers reconciled with one another. Examples include Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart, Goldberg and Chris Jericho, etc.

[@deathsnitemaresinfullust2269]

Yeah, reconnecting stories are pretty good. 😄👍

[@Hitomora]

Matt & Edge actually patching things up after the whole Lita Debacle

[@gejamugamlatsoomanam7716]

Don't think bret hart reconciled, he just tolerates shawn michaels, but i doubt he will ever forgive michaels

[@AustinDickerson2001Tiger]

@@gejamugamlatsoomanam7716 Bret and Shawn did reconcile the night Bret made his return after 13 years.

[@SFNDMK]

Add HBK and HHH to that list

[@DJDoubleCee]

I thought we were gonna see a repeat of the Bret vs. Shawn feud when Becky and Charlotte had their backstage fight.

[@ronaldshank7589]

Charlotte would be the equivalent of Shawn, and Becky would be the equivalent of Bret...and sadly, possibly right out the door! I'm not an admirer of Becky, but I'd rather see her with the WWE Women's Championship Belt! I can't even stand Charlotte Flair any more! I can't even!!!

[@Ghost-Face420]

Tbf, it really is Ric’s fault that he isn’t friends with Triple H anymore, Triple H always treated him with the upmost respect and admired him.

[@GenRawlings]

She helped me recover what I lost trying to trade my self

[@CalloPasta]

Utmost*

[@thechosendone8533]

The more I hear about Flair, the more likely it seems that he is the poster boy for “never meet your heroes.” I’d love to be wrong, but I almost never hear a positive fan report about meeting him.

[@EDifyer881]

this is no surprise he is the DIRTIEST player in the game lol

[@Panwere36]

I met Flair at DragonCon one year along with Sting. I could tell there was a bit of friction with the two of them so close together again.

[@crissy4346]

I want to know what happened between Taker and Mick Foley. Something definitely went down. They aren't even trying to hide the snubbing of each other. On Mick's channel he completely ignored the subject of Undertaker when news of Taker's induction broke. Foley acknowledged Vader and the Steiner's before and after the HOF show, but not Taker. And of course Taker said absolutely nothing about Foley during his speech. I want to know what's going on.

[@85futureshock]

Not only that but Noelle, Mick’s daughter knocked Taker for not mentioning him during his speech.

[@num1Jaysta]

Yeah that sucks

[@crissy4346]

@@85futureshock i am very nosey lol

[@nisargkasturiwale3877]

Hope both can sort things out..After all both r the most respected personalities

[@PatFussy069]

I noticed not even Vince acknowledged Mick when mentioning all of Taker's opponents. Strictly from opponent in the ring perspective, Vince mentioned some people Undertaker only wrestled a few times compared to their legendary rivalry.

[@mr.dccomics9018]

Sometimes people just grow apart. Nothing lasts forever.

[@ElmoKnowsWhereYouLive5150]

True & sobering statement, but several of these relationships didn't have to end the way they did.

[@samanthasims7123]

@@ElmoKnowsWhereYouLive5150 true at times u can have friends in u just grow apart things happen that u rather not talk about

[@ohitzwavy7173]

I feel like this comment is more properly applied to Arn and Ric. I think Arn wants nothing to do w Ric as a person. But, the rest of these just ended over sumn else

[@smeagolmazurenko5238]

Even cold November rain

[@e.j.4702]

Things change. People change. Sometimes those that cheer for you will slowly envy you and get bitter at your successes. Just be mindful and bear no ill will toward anyone.

[@tamzidmohsinkhan3333]

Randy Orton is the one who even ended Mr Kennedy's push

[@Hitomora]

Ended his push and WWE career

[@yusufgazi7]

Randy Orton got Mr Kennedy fired and ruined Kofi Kingston's chances of being a World Champion back in the day for petty reasons..

[@woobgamer5210]

@@Hitomora his push ended back in 2008 when Kennedy failed a drug test. Let's be honest, the aging Kennedy would not of been a champion of anything in 2010/11

[@Hempujonsito]

Based Orton liberating us from that shitter

[@mihaimercenarul7467]

@@Hempujonsito you are so pathetic, randy fanboy

[@Meatman8089]

I'm happy to hear Scotland Two Hotland and rikishi patched things up. It's shitty that they weren't mentioned in the HoF though.

[@calum2324]

Scotland Two Hotland???

[@Curry4u675]

Scotland two hotland???

[@subratbista8379]

@@calum2324 Scotty 2 hotty, the guy with the worm finisher

[@drujornbrink]

@calum I guess you've never heard of Charles Montgomery “CM” Punk😂

[@DanielKeithMorrison]

@@drujornbrink LOL

[@JM1993951]

Hornswoggle probably asked Punk for an aspirin.

[@JayJ95X]

Lynch/Flair breakup can be attributed to the company itself gassing both of them up as these megastars that can't ever be touched. Hence they developed massive egos where one can't look weak against the other. Case in point being the shitshow title swap when they went off script

[@diabeli7242]

I mean they don't mind looking weak and putting over other people on the roster. Just look at Becky's last title reign and Charlotte trying her best to make Ronda look good right now. But I suppose you are right about neither wanting to look stupid against the other. It's just a really weird situation.

[@AzureRoxe]

@@diabeli7242 If that was true, Charlotte wouldn't have won so many titles over much more deserving stars and Becky wouldn't have just won the title from Bianca in what was pretty much a squash.

[@Hitomora]

I think that Charlotte is jealous that Lynch was able to go and have a child then come back and instantly resume her high spot on the Women's Roster

[@scottkendrix6231]

@@AzureRoxe I wouldn't call it a squash. It was definitely handled incorrectly, but look who has the title now. My reading of the situation is that they gave her the title briefly as a way to welcome her back since she relinquished it to go on maternity leave. Just a welcome back, congratulations on the baby title run before returning it to Bianca. That said, Becky should not have beat Bianca as quickly and one sidedly as she did on her return.

[@michaelrandle7296]

@@scottkendrix6231 a 8 month reign as a champion in today's wrestling climate is not short and remember she was having a lengthy reign before she left. So, why not put your biggest female money makers back on top.

[@neoPeake]

That CM Punk and Hornswoggle situation was about swoggle asking Punk for Hayley Williams from Paramore number. Since Punk is friends with her and swoggle asked him for her number and Punk was probably cautious to give that number to anyone and I don’t blame him.

[@charliewaters5289]

Rick Flair should have really changed his moniker from "The Dirtiest Player in the Game", once he started hanging out with "The Game".

[@j.cesarbraga]

I don't believe Flair/Triple H's friendship is over, they just need to catch up again.

[@smeagolmazurenko5238]

That's what it sounded like to me. Very questionable for the #1 spot.

[@zanethind]

@@smeagolmazurenko5238 yeah

[@zanethind]

Yep

[@Muhammadwasapedo]

@@smeagolmazurenko5238 we all know why wokeculture made it #1. They are even jumping to say it was Flair's fault, when no one really knows.

[@Javinator3000]

@JustA_Guy Umm, this is WrestleLamia, not WhatCulture

[@dylanpark9700]

I'm surprised that CM Punk was even friend with Hornswoggle at any point

[@deleondaniel6206]

Where's The Tribal Chief

[@mikeyworldwrestling260]

Me too

[@DevanteMcDaniel]

Why??

[@deleondaniel6206]

@@mikeyworldwrestling260 Where's the Tribal Chief

[@deleondaniel6206]

@Rom Tester Tribal Chief

[@DarrellDaEmperorCeasar]

Ric flair and Arn Anderson should be #1 on a list like this.. Then been friends long enough for us to have a wife and kids let's be honest 💯

[@bladerunner3314]

Well, it seems as if when you're a Flair, people have to cater to you or they don't exist.

[@rosiegratz8377]

Ric is his own worst enemy.

[@StevexOwnz]

#1 rule, never date your co worker.

[@otrebla8944]

Very true! It's a bad idea to cross that line. It can end very badly.

[@vanessastegall]

@@otrebla8944 yup.

[@ElmoKnowsWhereYouLive5150]

I'm wilfully ignoring that rule. There's someone at my job I can't resist.

[@otrebla8944]

@@ElmoKnowsWhereYouLive5150 if you value your job, think twice.

[@ElmoKnowsWhereYouLive5150]

@@otrebla8944 "Adventure only comes to those who are brave enough to be daring." -Prince Rogers Nelson

[@ravenloftdepartmentofdread3036]

Never abandon your friends. Friendship is one of the most precious gifts life can offer.

[@elleni-41]

I watch this video n i think of Shawn Michaels n triple h back in the day..wasnt for triple h helping Shawn get his sh*t back together..

[@berri2692]

Charlotte really seems to be following in her father's footsteps which I can't see ending well

[@ronaldshank7589]

I've personally never seen somebody so egotistical, and haughty, as Charlotte Flair! Becky Isn't my favorite, but she's a lot better than Charlotte is, at least in that respect, and in my opinion!

[@DemiB5030]

It’s a freaking character. 🙄I don’t see Ashley living her gimmick like her dad

[@thedude4672]

Only reason she was ever a "superstar" is because of her last name

[@weaponsxpert87]

Triple h and flair were friends way b4 evolution. Flair is the one that got hunter into wcw

[@rob9241]

Sad to hear Arn and Flair are not friends any more. As long as I remember, where Flair went Arn was there backing him up. Once WCW folded I assumed they stayed as friends. My personal opinion is Flair needs to grow up. He is not forgotten by not being the spotlight and could have been a hands on mentor or backstage to thousands of wrestlers. Instead he kept pushing to be in the spotlight taking time away from wrestlers in a company that failed the wrestlers by focusing on Flair and other over the hill wrestlers that show time of being well past their prime. I remember a program between Flair and Hogan that was just horrible, they moved too slow could not take bumps and the bumps they took had me wondering if they were okay due to their age. As for Punk does he have any friends or only when he works with them in the same company? Friendships are hard to come by and those who reached out to mend the fences, glad to hear they did.

[@TMC1982Part2]

There are at least three different accounts that I've read behind Ric Flair and Arn Anderson's falling out: (1) Ric was upset that Arn didn't reach out to him after Ric's son, Reid died. (2) Arn sided with one of Ric's ex-wives during the latte's divorce proceedings. (3) Arn simply grew tired of Ric's wild antics (i.e. the partying, womanizing, etc.).

[@rob9241]

@@TMC1982Part2 I honestly did not know, thank you for posting it.

[@dappertharapper2484]

HHH is probably tired of Ric looking for a paycheck constantly

[@marionlayton929]

"Keep your friends close & your enemies closer".

[@smeagolmazurenko5238]

That's why I married my wife.

[@marionlayton929]

@@smeagolmazurenko5238 😂

[@daggerdabber]

@@smeagolmazurenko5238 lol

[@thedude4672]

Only if you're a gangster

[@EH-sx6do]

Says a lot that Flair is on this list multiple times

[@eduardopazhurtado3882]

Arn Anderson already spoke about it, and he said that they just grew apart. He said that one thing that made that happen is Flair's constant party lifestyle, and Anderson having more administrative roles in his later years.

[@jeffjackson9679]

I think the riff might be more serious than that. Flair quit their friendship when AA didn't even contact Ric after his son died, let alone show up for his funeral, think that was the final straw.

[@DJ_Mooster]

@@jeffjackson9679 That also makes me think something could've happened before then though

[@RashadSims-bh3zz]

Tbh things happen simple especially if you aren't about certain things anymore

[@henrygvidonas9573]

Flair is an alcoholic. Arn isn't anymore. The End.

[@BlameDave]

I remember Ken Kennedy's hell run. It was bad dude was lowkey injuring everyone.

[@methos3135]

The way I look at it: Friendships, in general, have a shelf life. There are some that are long, and others that sometimes just eventually run out, with nobody at fault.

[@thedude4672]

Mostly true. But I have friends who I've been close to since I was a child and now I'm well into middle age.

[@joshhanson6294]

Scotty 2 hottie looks like joe exotic now 😂

[@randelacruz8965]

Flair loses his Flair over the past years. So sad to see him fall from his slick persona. LOL

[@simplyhuman2213]

He’s an insecure addict

[@Neethan3247]

Members of The Klique only really watch out for themselves. With the exception of Hall and Nash ofcourse. They genuinely loved each other.

[@StevexOwnz]

thats why I never make friends or be close with anyone at my job, because it creates drama and in the end, its all about business. I rather come in to work and set boundaries and do my job then go home.

[@otrebla8944]

Same here.

[@vanessastegall]

I wish I had the same mind set.

[@Mr.Everything]

Arrive. Raise hell. Leave.

[@nightprowler6336]

Same bro. Same happens with me in college too. Everyone is selfish, so I don't make friends, I work on my own and partner up with anyone in group projects. I stay on everyone's good side while being very mysterious to everyone.

[@gregorydunston2952]

Unfortunately, that’s hard for wrestlers because they spend pretty much, the whole year on the road so it’s easier for them to find confidants with alike ppl who understands their lifestyle. It’s why so many wrestlers end up in relationships with other wrestlers most times too

[@gamerfourlife64]

Ric flair maybe one of the all time greats but hes now become the old man yells at clouds meme but irl its sad to see what he has become

[@erikurizita6702]

He was and always been a man who lied and exaggerated his own worth. He was an incredible wrestler in his youth, and as he slowed and grew older, he kept relying on those skills he no longer could do. It became about living a character life instead of a real life to keep his head above water money wise. Like he honestly sees himself as the best ever. As I said, he was good, real good, and no doubt belongs on a top ten of all time list. But the best? Nah.

[@318_SP]

You either die young and be remembered as a God, or grow old and die a mere man

[@mariosonicfan8312]

8:46 "When Ric Flair retired from WWE in *2018* ." Me: *GASP! and facepalm*

[@butch1dc]

Austin had holly on his podcast for like 2 hours a few years ago. Didn’t sound like it was just a biz decision. It was a great listen.

[@simplyhuman2213]

Didn’t or did?

[@charlesedward31]

I don't get it you can't be the Nature Boy your whole life. You got to come down to reality at some point in life

[@megamanxhunter]

That doesn't apply to Ric Flair

[@MarvinT0606]

when you consider that her borrowed that moniker from Buddy Rogers, Ric Flair kinda ruined the image of the "Nature Boy"

[@IamLegendaryguy1998]

I know Charlotte and Becky it was going to be on this list

[@armysoldier3398]

I don't care about most of those friendships but the Ric Flair/Arn Anderson one feels like two brothers fighting, it's just a whole different level. I hope they heal their relationship.

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Sasha Banks & Bayley don't know if this friendship ending was Kayfabe or not but it looked like there was some legitimate real heat between them.

[@omarcoronado2224]

There still great friends they've posted eachtoher on storys

[@num1Jaysta]

Have they hung out at all since?

[@davidepannone6021]

This video could have been a Ric flair only video lmao

[@work1907]

Had a friend like Charlotte once in school. Those popular top-score kids that hang out together with you and act like your good friends for years knowing inside that they’re better than you until one day you did better at school and they don’t like that.

[@fazediscovery5]

Yeah, like a friend who doesn't actually want to see you happy and succeed in life and wants you always to be less successful than them. One of my cousin's best friends throughout high school ended their friendship only because he dropped out of college while my cousin graduated college.

[@magsxx9735]

Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels is another good one.

[@korytoombs886]

Were Bret and Shawn ever friends?????????????????????????????

[@woobgamer5210]

they only had respect for eachother, and that started failing once Shawn became WWF Champion for the first time, all because of Shawn.

[@magsxx9735]

@@korytoombs886 According to Bret and Shawn they were actually good friends, until Shawn got to the top.

[@lebronjamesfan5566]

Love your videos

[@jadenhancock]

500th like, great video by the way 😁.

[@InSilentAgony]

Dang, two number 10’s 😂

[@theevn7]

Bung

[@nash-ch1tc]

Wrestlelamia most commonly used words : “ In hiiiistory “ “ of alllll time “

[@TheChameleon703]

What about Savage & Hogan?? Also, why did Linda & Vince blame Raven for everything??? They act like Shane was so innocent!! LOL

[@Alvin_Vivian]

Raven should have known where his bread was buttered!

[@dang2320]

A lot of parents tend to see their kids through rose tinted glasses.

[@TheChameleon703]

@@dang2320 Yeah. They need to take off those glasses to see the truth.

[@TheChameleon703]

@@Alvin_Vivian Still doesn't mean Shane was so innocent.

[@xlixity]

Raven had a reputation. And they didn't blame him for anything, they just didn't want Shane to develop bad habits. It wasn't just from Raven, Vince didn't want Shane too close to the boys for various reasons. One was that back then most the boys were still mostly academically ignorant carnys full of vices and other unflattering traits that no father wants their kid to have. Another is that he feared that the talent could take out their anger with Vince on Shane.

[@offcl0udy454]

I love your videos

[@octasian]

Ric Flair is just being Ric Flair.

[@benespinosa6725]

Ric Flair didn't retire in WWE in 2018 he retired in 2008 let's forget about His TNA Run that was awful.

[@mariosonicfan8312]

Exactly from I was going to say.

[@metsandjetsfan5174]

Damn right! If the potential real owners i.e Univision got their way, they would've never EVER bring in Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair nor a bunch of has-beens and focus on today's young talents so they can thrive into the future

[@benespinosa6725]

​@@mariosonicfan8312 same

[@benespinosa6725]

​@@metsandjetsfan5174 agreed

[@Sillysoft]

Seems like a few people just "stopped" talking to Flair and he has no clue why... All this drama and most of it is grown out of jealousy.

[@TheAceFireChild]

Why do I get the feeling that Rick Flair has done something terrible. Everyone seems to be distancing themselves from him. Nobody talks to him and nobody seems to talk about him. Almost like if they did, a terrible secret would be broken and WWE would have to cut so much of their precious content. Maybe I'm just jaded because of... Well life. But it's just a feeling in the back of my skull.

[@Alvin_Vivian]

The whole plane incident in 2002 maybe?

[@berri2692]

He's been accused of some pretty serious crap

[@apr8189]

@@Alvin_Vivian i still think Flair is pissed about that Dark Side of the Ring episode about the plane ride from hell.

[@xlixity]

@@Alvin_Vivian 2002 is when Trips _started_ becoming actively involved with Flair, lol. It's not that at all. The biggest reason people fall out with Flair is because Flair does not want to stop being Ric Flair. He wants to party hard & live fast til he dies. As you grow and age you acquire responsibilities and settle down. Flair never truly did, and doesn't want to. It's akin to the guy in his late 20s who's still acting like a frat boy and partying, fucking, and slacking off rather than developing his future and making something of themselves. No one with goals and aspirations over 25 is going to want to be very acquainted with someone like that. So naturally, you drift apart.

[@bryanttxD]

Listening on headphones, the scratchy noise each time the numbers appeared was really annoying

[@sleeperholdASMR]

Ric Flair was perfect for the era he was born into.

[@Big_Human]

Everyone know someone who called him "Rakishi"

[@buddylove5880]

I watched wrestling growing up and seeing my childhood hero's get old but still being tough hell these guys made my childhood awesome 😂😂😂😂💯💯 makes me want to become a wrestler just to be able too pass the torch and try too make another kid who had a tough childhood be strong and get threw life 💪🏾💪🏾💯

[@josephtravis1032]

If I were those online wrestling interviewers I'd like to take my chances towards interviewing guys like Punk and make someone like him talk about the reason why they'd broken off their friendships on those who possibly done nothing wrong to damage what they once had as friends

[@beenontopdraftpick]

I don’t think Shawn has ever spoken on it, but it’s obvious he felt some type of way about Flair returning to the ring after their WM 24 match. Shawn has thrown digs multiple times over the years, never put a name on it, but it’s obvious it was aimed at Flair.

[@l2eacly-4ur-mom]

So glad you got a better mic

[@brianstallings4252]

The situation between Randy and Kennedy was definitely exasperated. Randy complained, not asked let alone demanded for Kennedy's firing. Now John Cena inserting himself into the equation is really suspicious. I believe it's Cena who truly got Kennedy pulled. There's no reason Cena had to jump into Randy's situation like that. Randy was definitely over and had hella pull backstage at that time after paying his dues early on, so Randy could've got Kennedy pulled on his own if he really wanted to with no boost. According to certain wrestlers testaments, Cena really did sound like Hogan backstage when it comes to politics. This reminds me of that situation with Hogan and Ventura back in the day when Ventura was schooling other wrestlers on getting payed what they were worth and understanding the value of their brands rather than accepting crabs in a bucket.

[@wandereringshadow8658]

Yeah, i'm sure that Cena is gonna be similar to Hogan, where a lot of stuff comes out after the fact.

[@brianstallings4252]

@@wandereringshadow8658 right!!!!!!!!!!! In fact, it already has. There's a whole list of wrestlers including exes who've all deadass told how Cena either got them buried, or just flat out fired. Every generation had those wrestlers who had that kind of stroke that granted them control. What's funny is Taker had that stroke all the way up until he retired, yet never had to sabotage anyone else's career underhandedly. For people like Foley or Taker to say something towards the repremanding let alone firing of another wrestler that wrestler really legit had to be guilty of whatever they would've said seeing it is no wrestler ever had anything negative to say backstage about them no matter who it's been over the span of their careers. That's really saying something. Kane's been the same way as well, nothing but praises. The realest and greatest never had to throw dirt on anyone, they let their abilities and personas do the talking for them.

[@samanthasims7123]

I call bs on that kennedy did hurt him in a match i believe

[@brianstallings4252]

@@samanthasims7123 right, but either way that's between him and Randy. Ik damn well Cena's not reporting anyone over being rough, considering the amount of wrestlers that have kept it on the hush that he's rough in the ring. There's tons of interviews out there, which is exactly why I love podcasts. We get to understand how businesses work on a professional level.

[@KaitoKiara]

Well, according to Mr. Kennedy himself Orton persuaded Cena to complain to Vince about him.

[@MikeSmith-zo6eu]

Arn is living in 2022 Flair is still in 1981

[@stevekempsyninja3292]

Over my 40 years on this earth, I can say that I have never seem a friendship last forever, people change. I only hang with family now🤷‍♂️

[@eliasmoubarak946]

Friendships have timing

[@thedude4672]

I've been friends with the same guys my whole life, since I was a little kid. Going on 40 years now. Don't think our friendships will ever end.

[@BaddogSports]

Rikishi is a HOFer but Dynamite Kid isn’t? Yeah, that makes sense

[@itz_daboynick_1007]

Flair retired in 2018?😂

[@daggerdabber]

AJ Styles and Paul Heyman had been great friends for a long time. I didn't know this! AJ Styles is my favourite WWE wrestler...

[@thedude4672]

AJ's a moron

[@deathsnitemaresinfullust2269]

Oh wow, i didn't know Ric and Arn don't talk. That's kinda nuts, but also maybe not so nuts🤷‍♂️. i feel like at some point those two were really close like Kevin Nash and Scott Hall but before Nash and Hall, so if anything i guess it just sounds weird at first.🤷‍♂️ Anyways, this was a really interesting video. Might be neat to do other versions of it, like Wrestlers that were able to get past their issues and Reconnect or Wrestlers that people don't realize are good friends or something, i'm sure there's something there. 😅👍

[@jayell8253]

Hornswoggle doesn't realize that CM Punk only wanted a short-term friendship.

[@danielsweet858]

😂

[@NixBurkett1984]

Crazy how much change can happen in a year, seeing as Becky & Charlotte have now repaired their friendship. I'm surprised Edge & Matt Hardy arent on this list.

[@hemme100]

Flare and Triple H should talk seriously man and man do it for the culture

[@Whatsdogpee]

Surprised edge and matt hardy wasn’t mentioned.

[@kazallroberts]

At least with Shane/Raven it came from other people and not from the both of them.

[@NotAdultingToday]

And if it was Shane's parents who asked they not be friends that leads me to believe they were concerned about shane. Maybe they thought maven was a bad influence? Maybe raven was bringing out the worst in shane?

[@woobgamer5210]

@@NotAdultingToday just simply being in the business brings out the worst in Shane. Going out for drinks is a normal thing to do..

[@ananyaraizada7657]

Wrestling bios told the whole story in their Raven's career throwback video

[@michaeldixon6619]

you should do a video of friendships that are still ongoing

[@ziahamm1603]

Many of these are really sad. Especially the Flair/Arn and Punk/Cabana fallouts given how tight they once were.

[@miadavis]

I’m sure Hardcore Holly was jealous and bitter and couldn’t be happy for his friend.

[@trueSconox]

hope Flair and h are getting on the good side again.

[@BrevinStringer2313]

Man i didn't know that a.j Styles and paul heyman are friends a while back so does mean that a.j styles was a paul heyman guy after all? until to end see you later bye.

[@LND209]

Paul Heyman knows a lot of the indie wrestlers.

[@alexcuadra8316]

I’m sure HHH just doesn’t wna be involved in Flaire’s sexual misconducts anymore

[@19fable]

Honestly I can totally understand wanting to cut off all ties with Corey Graves

[@Ultradude604]

I can't imagine anyone going to a signing and asks for a Bob Holly autograph

[@samanthasims7123]

The one i feel can be patched up is arn and ric they were homies for a very long time at least try to rebuild it back unless its beyond repair at this point

[@stainshield]

Flair and Triple H became friends back in WCW when Flair warned Triple H that Macho Man wanted to finish him off in a squash match for leaving for WWF.

[@madnomad3861]

That's what Flair said and and he doesn't strike me as the most trustworthy guy

[@FLITT]

*Vince fires The Good Brothers AJ Styles to Heyman... YOU DID THIS 😭 😂

[@ShivanshuYadav-my5oe]

Charlotte flair and becky lynch have reconcile their friendship

[@zanethind]

Not only friendships but also relationships can break down too

[@itsabysmith]

Ric Flair retired in 2008 not 2018 talk about a botch 😂

[@jimbo_1312]

2011 last match, 2012 officially. you're both wrong

[@xgnrxliesx]

Scotty 2 hotty looks like the tiger king

[@chasincash8594]

1:59 these clips that you used for Orton, Cena, Kennedy, and McMahon seems like that’s how it actually went lol

[@DarrellDaEmperorCeasar]

Arn Anderson and Ric flair is surprising i can Lie 😧💯

[@FatDaddyJiggyMcFly]

Wow! Never knew majority of these! Can you do one on wrestlers who hates each other but are now friends?