Ric Flair on Bruno Sammartino

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[@brodocbetty4856]

Why all the Bruno hate, All Bruno did was be honest and tell the truth.

[@Rjensen2]

That's why.

[@tylerjackson3142]

And if it’s after the great debate ‘08 interview with bruno and Harley race he might still be hurt about how he was ranked

[@cl-vision5029]

He was a bitter prick he even hated his own son rumor has it he was an abusive prick to his son and died hating um

[@thelifeboxmediachannel]

​@cl-vision5029 I Knew Both Bruno Sammartino And David Sammartino David Has Problems With His Mother And His Brothers Bruno Sided With Them Bruno And David Are And Bruno Was A Proud But Stubborn Man And David Is The Same Bruno Loved David And David Loved Bruno A Pure Fact They Unfortunately Never Got To Fix Things Before Bruno Passed Away As Far As Bruno Cracking On The WWF/WWE It Was Started As The W.W.W.F And Vince McMahon Sr Built The W.W.W.F/WWF/WWE On Bruno Sammartino's Very Broad Shoulders Bruno Sammartino Had More Right Than ANY Professional Wrestler To Say Anything He Wanted To Agree Or Disagree Bruno Drew More Money Just In Madison Square Garden A Building Ric Flair Could Never Sell Out Than Ric Flair's Entire Career Yes Ric Flair Is Great A True Legend And A Great Professional Wrestler BUT Ric Flair Is 100 % Wrong Bruno Sammartino Drew All Over The World And Bruno Headlined That Means Main Evented EVERYWHERE He Wrestled Harley Race Even Said It Not 5 States Ric Flair Should Not Speak Of Which He Does Not Know And He Seems To Know Very Little About Bruno Sammartino And How Much He Maid And Drew Over 26 Years Full Time A World's Draw Plus Another 10 Or So Part Time Picked The Houses Up When Hulk Hogan's House Dropped A Bit And Bruno Sammartino vs Larry Zbyszko Sold Out Pittsburgh I Am Pretty Sure Madison Square Garden Built The Felt Forum With Bruno Sammartino In Mind Along With Others Of Course But Monthly Bruno In Mind As I Said Ric Flair Is A Legend Yes One Of The Greatest Professional Wrestlers Yes He Is BUT Is He Bruno Sammartino Not In A Million Years A Side Note Bruno Sammartino Was A Gentleman A Legitimate Star Inside And Outside The Ring And Carried Himself Like A World Heavyweight Champion Everyone Could Be Proud To Know Bruno Sammartino Inside And Out Flawless No Of Course Not BUT A True Legend And World Champion And Hall Of Fame Worthy Person

[@MrMferg240]

@@cl-vision5029 DAVID was a jerk. he got thrown out of every school he attended. BRUNO hated steroid and drug users, and DAVID was using them.

[@brownmut5518]

Bruno was a huge draw in NY. And sold out every arena he headlined. Flair is a living legend. Madden is a hack

[@scottmoore1614]

True..true.. and TRUE.

[@ronsharer2986]

I agree. Nobody gives a rat's ass who he likes or doesn't like.

[@SalCapone6499]

@@scottmoore1614Oh it’s true! It’s damn true!

[@Rjensen2]

Not true at all. It's a nice way to expose that you don't know anything about wrestling. Bruno traveled all over and was a huge draw wherever he went.

[@brandonselitetv1436]

He was also a draw in Australia which was also a popular NWA territory

[@ryanpatrick131]

Please STOP yelling into the mic MARK. You are screaming into the darn thing. It makes listening to this podcast so difficult...always.

[@kenterminateddq5311]

Would you rather listen to Russo saying,"bro" a hundred times an episode?

[@AceGoodheart]

YES. I have to keep adjusting the volume.

[@endezeichengrimm]

He sounds like he is announcing at a race track.

[@asmundukkelberg8741]

@@endezeichengrimm He actually sounds like a Wrestling promo. So you can say that he stays in character.

[@tafariali-alkebulan3325]

Bruno was/is a giant in that business and so is Flair. Ric has the right to say what he likes. Hes earned that right many times over but Madden is out of line. Respect due to Bruno. The NYC style of wrestling was not the NWA style of wrestling but they both did big pro wrestling business and i loved both; the AWA too. I agree with what Ric is saying from his point of view, only thing i would like to add to that is 1) Bruno took pride in being naturally tough and naturally strong; steriods to him was like a shortcut and he was against it being so prevalent in that business and he voice his concerns as the only guy who had the credibility to speak out 2) he was loyal to Vince Sr and was not the biggest fan of where Jr was taking it. Thank you Flair, Funks, Backlund,Valentine and Bruno.

[@briancenti5423]

very well said. i agree 100%.

[@murraykelm5691]

State of the world today, cheaters get a pass,and as far as I know steroids are still illegal without prescription.

[@HhhHhhh-nu4lm]

By November 1993, WCW decided to once again base the promotion around Ric Flair. This was seen as more or less a necessity after prospective top babyface Sid Vicious was involved in an incident with Arn Anderson (which resulted in hospitalization of both men)[43] while on tour in England eight weeks before Starrcade and was fired. Flair then placed his career on the line against Big Van Vader for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Flair won the title at Starrcade and was once again made booker.[44] That did not stop WCW from suffering massive financial losses in 1993, however; a staggering $23 million.[41]

[@Rjensen2]

Uh...Bruno and Vince Sr. hated each other. Bruno even sued him at one point.

[@thelifeboxmediachannel]

​@@Rjensen2Vince McMahon Sr And Bruno Sammartino Had Issues BUT They Always Fixed Them I Knew Vince McMahon Sr And Bruno Sammartino Both Gentleman Both Intelligent Both Successful Working With Each Other Even More So And They BOTH Knew It They Got Along Like Most Families Do With Issues But Always Worked Things Out

[@delbertprince5302]

Bruno Samartino is an icon....

[@kevindammling7255]

cant hold flairs jockstrap as A wrestler

[@thelifeboxmediachannel]

NO Bruno Sammartino Was Legendary At The Very Top Of Mount Rushmore

[@thelifeboxmediachannel]

​@@kevindammling7255You Need To Watch Bruno Sammartino's Early Stuff Scientific Stuff Not Much Film But There And Plenty Of 60 And 90 Minutes Of Going As A Draw A World Champion Or Hall Of Famer You Have Bruno Sammartino And Then Everyone Else Yes Ric Flair Is Great A Legend And A Great Professional Wrestler No Doubt About It BUT Ric Flair Never Drew ANYWHERE Like Bruno Sammartino And For Longer And Sell Outs Ect The W.W.W.F/ WWF/WWE Never Was Going Out Of Business With Bruno Sammartino Wrestling In The Company

[@aldonelson5757]

Bruno had the right to crack on Vince's clown show & Ric was part of it. Vince had his clown show because of Bruno. If were not for the great champion, there would have been NO WWWF.

[@stephenhanft1226]

I was very happy when I found out Ric Flair has a podcast again. However, I was not happy when I found out that his co-host was Mark Madden. I always thought that Madden was an obnoxious, classless, jerk. He certainly proved me right on this segment for the way he unjustifiably verbally attacked Bruno Sammartino.

[@rugger104]

The guy is so full of himself. Other than this episode about Bruno, I’m really not interested in listening anymore and unsubscribed. Love listening to Ric tho.

[@hiddensword9387]

Didn't sound to me like a verbal attack, just stating his opinion, he never went on a smear campaign.

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

Yeah, he is trying to get Flair to join him in attacking Bruno. Nobody cares that Madden can't stand the guy as he puts it. He also has an annoying voice and it is amazing that he thinks putting Bruno down for being real will get him any points. Just interview people, nobody cares what you think.

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

The Backlund/Valentine feud was quite epic. And I find it hysterical when people say that Backlund couldn’t sell out a venue. Lol. He sold out MSG more then most.

[@aldonelson5757]

Sold it more than Flair

[@Panafrocanam2]

I had no idea...

[@williamcloke8612]

Backlund was the reason I started watching wrestling. Back in 1979, my older brothers took me to my first wrestling show . I was 9 years old . It was a small market show . Backlund vs. Peter Maivia . Backlund did draw money, his promo skills weren't the best but was a legitimate shoot wrestler.

[@thelifeboxmediachannel]

Finally Some Else Who Was There And Remembers Bob Backlund Was A Drawing Great W.W.W.F World Heavyweight Champion With MANY Great Matches And Opponents Like Bruno Sammartino Bob Backlund Had A Promo I Use To Say Was Not Great But Loved Bruno And Bobby BUT Their Promo's Were Great WHY Because WE BELIEVED Them We BELIEVED They Were Going To Do What They Said To Who They Said It About So Really Not Flashy But Successful So Great Bobby's Last Year College Bob I Was Not Crazy About But He Was Great Even Gave My Baby Daughter A WWF Champ Bob Backlund Towel A Few Months Before He Dropped The Belt To The Iron Sheik He Said Give This To Her Please Tell Her About Me Because I Won't Be Around Thought He Was Kidding But Nope A First Class Guy Bruno Sammartino And Bob Backlund Two Of Professional Wrestling And Professional Sports Very Best Legends And Hall Of Famers

[@bulldogbrower6732]

Madden, you said you couldn’t stand Bruno Sammartino, please explain why ? We in the northeast grew up with Bruno as our “working” champion. When Vince Jr. started screwing with him and they went at it on National TV, such as the Larry King Show and the Donahue Show, we were highly offended. Here was the guy who pulled your company out of bankruptcy and you defend the steroid freaks and sexual abuse over him. Vince McMahon can never be respected again.

[@Batman-wv5ng]

I totally agree and if crook Vince took notice what Bruno sad lots of wrestlers will be alive today.

[@Rjensen2]

​@@Batman-wv5ngNo they wouldn't. Pain killers and alcohol killed most of them.

[@stephengennarelli1808]

Flair is like Superstar Billy Graham. His comments are all over the place and changes his tune depending on who's bailing him out of a jam. He says he made peace with Bruno, but now because Madden doesn't like him, he doesn't like Bruno either !!!

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

Lmao. Too true.

[@Rjensen2]

Very true.

[@justin7409]

I thought the same thing. I've heard Flair say various things over the years and he has a habit of having it both ways or constantly just changes his opinion alotta times based on who's paying him. Although he has a million miles to go to catch up to Hulk Hogan on the bullshit list!

[@TC-no6el]

Bruno wasn't Dory Funk? Yeah, nobody ever fell asleep watching Bruno

[@mickeyshea8013]

BRUNO !

[@R2B2YT]

no disrespect but you dont take shots at someone who are no longer here...

[@AllanAdamson]

Bruno Sammartino was one of the greats.

[@nastybastardatlive]

You hate Bruno? You'll never get another view from me.

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

Exactly.

[@jjj2619]

Bruno is very harsh on his criticism, he can't face the fact that it's a different era, he has problem with their face painting, etc. sorry.

[@aldonelson5757]

JJJ You do not know what you are talking about. I agreed with Bruno 100%

[@jjj2619]

@@aldonelson5757 I know what I'm talking about mate didn't ask if you agreed. -,-

[@brianezell5790]

@@aldonelson5757 the business is not what you or Bruno like. It evolved. Bruno was boring to me like Bob Backlund was. Superstar Billy Graham, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, & Dusty Rhodes were entertaining.

[@nicklengyel6710]

Bruno drew so many and every time he was at MSG it sold out.

[@Rjensen2]

No, MSG didn't. I love Bruno but don't lie about things. Bruno did draw the most, however.

[@thelifeboxmediachannel]

​@@Rjensen2212 Appearances I Believe And 188 Consecutive Sell Outs This Is Right From Madison Square Garden More Than ANYONE

[@sheldonlevine6187]

One thing I'm sure we can all agree on...we miss the old days of Wrestling..... Billy Graham/ Dusty had a great run up here as well

[@domamania]

flair, bruno never got drunk in public, loyal to his wife and kids, never took steroids, never took an illegal drug, never had a piercing or tattoo. never flashed his bare butt in a bar. CAN YOU say THE SAME (RIC) .

[@johnjarnac6507]

Screw butt flashes flair did the helicopter !! WHOOOO !! Lol

[@fundy023]

Does Mark Madden not understand what a microphone does for his voice? Like making it so he doesn't have to yell everything?

[@MissterX]

IKR, it makes the podcast unwatchable which is a shame.

[@Jedi_MasterGX]

It sounds like alot of spit is coming out his mouth as well.

[@pgh45rpms]

Seems MM has a high opinion of himself.

[@bloodlegion4874]

Mark says he hates Bruno? Well I’m done with YOU!

[@briancenti5423]

i cannot blame you one bit. just disrespectful.

[@brianezell5790]

Where did he say that he “hates” Bruno Sammartino?

[@bloodlegion4874]

@@brianezell5790 sorry at 2:15 he says “”I couldn’t stand the guy” which is close enough for me lol

[@brianezell5790]

Okay. Fair enough.

[@domamania]

bruno didn't need a robe, a music theme, a gimmick and merchandise to sell out everywhere he went including Japan and Australia and Canada. CAN YOU SAY THE SAME.

[@sutterkane5716]

At least Bruno never shamed himself or the business like flair did on that airplane

[@donkeypant]

🚁

[@robertjaime6808]

@sutterkane5716…..And that’s the reason why Bruno doesn’t have anything nice to say about Flair. Does Bruno respect Flair cause of his hard work in the wrestling business? YES. But does Bruno respect him as a person? NOPE! Old timers like Bruno believe when you are a Champion, conduct yourself like a Champion, inside & outside of the ring & that’s including in public!

[@honourjoyce5296]

Mark Madden is out of pocket talking about Bruno in that way.

[@danielboom72]

The same guy who called John Madden "overrated"

[@brianezell5790]

All he said was that he and Bruno were hardly the best of friends.

[@masterj4777]

Bruno will always be the Babe Ruth of pro wrestling 🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️ Everybody in that company took steroids and Bruno never did!! Flair stop being a WWF/WWE brown noser 👃🟤

[@Ijustinsultedyou]

You’re definitely speaking for yourself. That’s an opinion if I never heard one ! And a huge reach.

[@aldonelson5757]

Iceman3000, They all took steroids in Hogan's generation because McMahon said so. He wanted bigger & stronger guys & did not give a shit about their health. Bruno was all natural & worked just as hard or harder in the weight room than 99% of.the guys. He was 280 with a 600 pound bench. Remember, Bruno was an 85 pound weakling that a Made him have to work even harder!!!!

[@Ijustinsultedyou]

@@aldonelson5757 It doesn’t matter if Bruno would have took steroids he would’ve never achieved the level that Hogan did. Even if Hogan didn’t take steroids he still had more charisma than Bruno had. Hogan was naturally a bigger man than Bruno whether he was on steroids or not. People connected to the level of promo Hogan delivered and his super hero unbeatable gimmick . Hogan had drawling power . Steroids or no steroids Hogan knew how to work a crowd and was more cosmetically pleasing

[@masterj4777]

@@aldonelson5757 That's why he is wrestlings Living Legend 💪🏋️‍♂️🤼‍♀️

[@jlmartinez8482]

Flair kisses WWE's ass cuz they bailed his sorry ass out of taxes and other crap.

[@THECOSMONAUT100]

I love how all the top comments are justified hate towards Mark "Bloated Water Buffalo at Large" Madden.

[@sleazyfellow]

Shit talk the legend? Bruno was a bigger man than both of you ever would be.....and yes, going national and having a roster with a bunch of steroid monsters got the WWF huge in the 80s, there's no denying that.

[@Ijustinsultedyou]

No he wasn’t. You can get away with saying that about a lot of wrestlers but not Ric Flair. Don’t let your opinion be influenced by your emotions for someone that you’ve never even met and do not now

[@randylewisrkl27]

@@Ijustinsultedyou he literally was how many times has aRic Flair Headlined or Sold Out Arenas Bck In Those Days? Everytime Ric & Bruno On Da Same Card Bruno Main Evented Not Ric , Bruno Also Sold Out Numerous Territories/Cities All Over The Stares of Florida , Cali , Atlanta & Even Japan , They try To Drag This Man Cause They Think All His Fans May Have Died Or Ppl Are To Young To Remember Or Aren’t Educated…

[@bigolebot]

​@@randylewisrkl27I was alive during Bruno's time but he wasn't a bigger draw than Flair.

[@briancenti5423]

neither Bruno's beliefs or Ric's is wrong here. Bruno was old school, and he never took steroids. he was one tough SOB. just ask Monsoon. the NWA, which i loved, was quite a bit different from the than WWWF. in it, that it ''rolled'' a bit differently. Bruno may not have been Dory Funk jr. but i would put my last dollar on Bruno out drawing and out fighting Dory. i was at MSG the night Bruno's neck was broken, i never seen a man fight like he did after he broke it. he was a Man's Man. the way he grew up, and what his family had to overcome, is a story in itself. Bruno just believed that wrestlers didn't need steroids and frowned upon any one who did, and after almost 12 years as champion, he deserved to speak his mind because he did it the hard way, he worked hard to get where he was. i respect everyone's beliefs as i do Ric's, who is a Living Legend in my eyes.

[@rugger104]

WWWF was on Saturday am after “Land of the Lost” lol and the NWA had Florida Championship Wrestling on Tuesday nights at 11pm, with Gordon Solie on the Mic. It was much more exciting to watch than WWWF, at the time, imo, which was a lot of BS, guy’s trying to get heat from the crowd and very short squash matches or DQ’s.

[@rugger104]

The Russian Bear broke Bruno’s neck, correct?

[@paulsoxl7739]

@@rugger104 Stan Hansen

[@rugger104]

@@paulsoxl7739 That’s right, so long ago haha

[@Rjensen2]

Bruno also didn't believe that you should expose your genitals to people while drunk.

[@AllanAdamson]

WWE showed up at Bob's house & 70+ year old Bob did a barrel roll and jumped up like he was a 25 year old man haha

[@pulsarlights2825]

I was at a wrestling convention with my friends talking to Bob and he picked me uo in a bear hug because I was talking shit....totally unexpected.....lol

[@AllanAdamson]

@@pulsarlights2825 Bob is one of the real ones. Don't mess with Bob.

[@AllanAdamson]

Bob Backlund is one of those guys that would never break character.. & one day at Bob's house.. Sgt. Slaughter arrived & Bob came outside and stared Slaughter in the face & until Slaughter showed a little respect.. Backlund was just staring

[@briancenti5423]

he did the same thing after a show at MSG we went to a bar/restaurant. and at the bar was Lou Albano talking, in walked Bob, and ordered a glass of milk ! well Albano, never out of character started in on Bob with the howdy doodie insults and started taking off his shirt. Bob just stood there and like you said..stared at him with a smile until Lou stopped. Harley Race was there as well, and he just watched those two. Bob was easily the coolest wrestler i ever met. i cannot say enough about him, always had time for you, and always was a gentleman.

[@rugger104]

@@briancenti5423 Cool story. I was there at MSG, as a 12yr old with my Dad when Backlund beat SBG for the title-2/28/78.

[@pulsarlights2825]

@@rugger104 They should have kept the belt on Graham....Superstar was awesome...

[@grawakendream8980]

Bruno has a quarter generation before DFJ. Bruno goes back to the golden age, come on. He's far more known than DFJ in history

[@briankills4713]

What Flair meant was Bruno as a in ring performer was not in Dory or Harleys league and its true he wasnt. And Dusty was popular EVERYWHERE even in Brunos hometown. Bruno was a legit legend and 1 of the true strongmen as well also an italian hero but nowhere near as good as Dory or Harley in the ring.

[@grawakendream8980]

@@briankills4713 He compared dory and bruno by era. any promoter would pick bruno over dory everytime as a card

[@QAZ-OMEN]

Ur right I've heard of Bruno. I dnt even know what DFJ stands for

[@grawakendream8980]

@@QAZ-OMEN dory funk jr

[@QAZ-OMEN]

@@grawakendream8980 thanks. I figured it out by the end of the video. I should have known tho

[@iami3rian394]

I dunno, flair seems like he's trying to hard to not say something wrong... while at the same time trying to be edgy and say everything he can to be offensive.

[@galactus4mac]

I agree with your sentiment 100% I think a lot has to do with Charlotte working for WWE I think he’s a bit hesitant to say anything bad about Vince but we all know that their relationship wasn’t that great. Besides Flair winning the Rumble his stint with WWE was short lived and Vince had him jobbing for everyone shortly after the Rumble.

[@sciulliconcrete]

Madden is the only person I've ever heard talking bad about Bruno and if wasn't for Bruno there would be no wwe today he carried that company for 11 years as the headliner as champion and unless its the Pittsburgh penguins Madden shits all over sports in Pittsburgh and to mention Dory funk Jr to Bruno is a joke

[@gregphillips2827]

Would’ve loved to see Bruno slap the smirk off Madden’s face.

[@thelifeboxmediachannel]

Dan Marino's Father Said How Do You Have A Street Named After You Before Bruno Sammartino Dan Marino Went To The Bruno Sammartino Park When It Opened After Bruno Passed Away

[@rugger104]

I’ve seen Bruno many times at the Garden. He was a tremendous draw and had two different runs as Champion that covered like a total of 11 years. That itself, was amazing. That aside, I think most of his matches that I saw were a little boring for me and so were his promos. That being said, the guy is a total legend and one of the all-time greats.

[@frankcabanski9409]

Bruno seemed real in the ring and in his promos. It was a different style at his time.

[@thelifeboxmediachannel]

You Can Share How The Building Shook In Anticipation As The Fans Awaited For Bruno Sammartino And Arnold Skoaland To Come Down The Isle Louder Longer Than Hogan Road Warriors Actually The Loudest Pop Besides Bruno Sammartino But It Was Not As Long Was Jimmy Snuka When He First Turned Babyface Louder Than ANYONE Except Bruno Sammartino

[@OldieWan]

Ric earned the right to say any damn thing he wants to say about any of these guys. If anyone has the room to say anything it would be Ric Flair. He not only earned this right but also has the experience to back up every last word to come out of his mouth.

[@cmdc778]

And a lot of people have earned the right to say any damn thing they want about Ric Flair.

[@OldieWan]

@@cmdc778 Sure, fair enough. A couple handfuls of them. Otherwise they just got their girlfriends stolen and got some dirt in their eyes.

[@wrericdog]

Backlund and Valentine had too big feuds that sold out everywhere, in the wwe in the late 70s/early 80s, McMahon loved Valentine as a Flair type, with the ropes, managers,heel,great worker,talker,etc!

[@TravisTarrant]

My only gripe about Bruno was he was just terrible on the mic. Back in the 80's when worked alongside Vince on Superstars of Wrestling it was like listening to Mush Mouth from Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids.

[@edmondcamp2878]

I can’t say anything about Bruno’s wrestling ability because I never actually saw him wrestle to my knowledge but I do remember him being on the opening of Georgia Championship Wrestling with Gordon Solie and of course Gordon introduced him with high praise. Bruno said he came down to watch the NWA because he said and I’m paraphrasing but he said you guys still wrestle referring to Vince McMahon turning the WWWF into a clown show. Back then the companies like the NWA weren’t so insecure they were afraid to name their competition by name such as the WWWF and the AWA. As far as wrestling like I said back then I couldn’t watch the WWWF and the AWA simply because I couldn’t get it and what little I did see of the WWWF I couldn’t stand it. To me the greatest world champions and I know it’s a work but they still had to know a little about wrestling but the greatest world championships were Lou Thez and Harley Race. Ric would have been in there but in the early eighties when he won his first world championship it’s like he forgot everything he knew about wrestling and got the daylights beat of him every match. Ole Anderson was right he wrestled the same boring match every time you saw him. One a side note l lost any respect I had for Jack and Jerry ( Gerald ) Brisco when they stabbed Ole Anderson in the back and lied to him and said they weren’t going with Vince McMahon and turned around and did after they gave Ole their word they wouldn’t. Regardless of what you think of Ole Anderson if your words no good you’re no good. Now the world championship is traded more than people change socks.

[@aldonelson5757]

I agree fully Edmund. You ate right about all of it

[@aaronholman8288]

Bruno wasn't a technician or anything, but he had a lot of explosive power & a good punch. You should check out some of his matches on KZbin

[@charlesharsha5973]

Lou Thez was a real wrestler going back to catch wrestling no joke.

[@chrism7461]

The interviewer talks over Ric...let him talk...we're here to hear Ric

[@bcwwrestling.]

Great Video Ric Flair

[@rsuriyop]

Why didn’t those two ever fight? Bruno vs. Flair would’ve drawn CROWDS.

[@frankcabanski9409]

HEY NATCH! LET ME ASK YOU A QUESTION!!!!!!!!!"

[@jamesbyersmusic]

Hey Naitch, let me let you answer a question!! ;-)

[@michaelboggs9000]

love it when people are jealous

[@yoholmes273]

Bruno is a legend of the wrestling business & Mark Madden wears women's underwear.

[@JohnMoog-ug6bk]

Flair is greatest sports entertainer of all time

[@Dave-ti2ue]

MM also rips on Pgh sports legends Willie Stargell and Jerome Bettis. I think a big part of it is his schtick.

[@AllanAdamson]

two things.. if you search Ric Flair on youtube.. the first suggestion is not Ric Flair's youtube.. it is a WWE owned promo... secondly.. you guys should try to get Eddie Sharkey on your show

[@jwparsons1]

What did he mean by saying that Bruno wasn’t Dory funk jr?

[@aldonelson5757]

Bruno could wrestle & shoot wit the best of them. Just never saw it in WWWF because it was all brawling

[@robertcoggeshall3071]

Flair means Bruno wasn't as good in the ring as dory jr.

[@phillywhateverguy]

Mark, you have a microphone in front of you. You dont have to yell!!

[@domamania]

I cant believe 2 of my comments were deleted what a shame

[@darthsebio1726]

Bruno was absolutely right in disrespecting Flairˋs outside the ring behavior...Steroids to the side...

[@russellseville6068]

Bruno would wipe flair up he tk wrestling serious

[@themanwithnoname4723]

People loved Bruno ... but I never got the hype... nothing against him. I prefer Harley in that era... Flair and Hogan the kings of the 80’s💘... what’s amazing when you really think about it... when Hogan made the heel turn with the NwO ... You can really consider Hogan the Top Heel of the 90s... I mean obviously he wasn’t having the matches that the younger top baby faces were having but Hogan would have easily been the top heel in WWF if somehow he left WCW in say 98... it’s actually pretty badass... Also Flair... I mean he was World Champion beating Hollywood Hogan in 1999... if you look at the number of years both Hogan and Flair were top guys it’s wild.

[@brianezell5790]

I never liked Bruno or Harley.

[@dominicamato9899]

Because at the end of the day, Ric Flair knows he’ll never be Bruno San Martino flare might have more title reigns, but Bruno held onto his title a lot longer and you can’t sit there and say oh Ric Flair was real wrestling Bruno was it because Bruno was in the WWE when it was actually wrestling when it was more physical grappling and wrestling style not this show boat and bullshit

[@bowtieguy377]

I like Ric but Bruno sold out in other places besides the Northeast when he ventured out, although the Northeast was his turf. With all due respect to the other fine arenas and venues across the U,S. If you can sell out Madison Square Garden, you have made it, period.

[@briancenti5423]

as a subscribe to your channel Mark and a fan of almost 50 years, and as a old wrestling photographer back at MSG, i feel very offended by you saying you hated Bruno. you as a journalist should not take sides here, keep that aspect to yourself. Ric never said he hated anyone. i hear this from you again, i will be done with this channel, as much as i love Ric Flair, i not will sit here and listen to you bad mouthing a Legend in the business like you just did. i feel like i speak for a lot of us.

[@avalond1193]

Bruno drew more in a consistent basis over flair

[@bigolebot]

Not true...

[@timothy4664]

Mark Madden is insufferable

[@russellseville6068]

He told it like it was Bruno did not cheater like u was flair

[@davidmeichner8346]

I've never seen DFJ footage...

[@loutrasatto-ls5ft]

It the truth most of the WWF back in the day in the hulk Hogan days McMahon and the rest of the big bosses on some guys to bulk up to keep there job

[@RColo74]

Bruno sold out everywhere and other wrestlers confirm it to be so

[@NobesBLO13]

What’s up with Ric’s black lips, is he okay?

[@JamesSmith-gn9ou]

Generally speaking blue/blackish lips are a sign of lack of oxygen in the blood. There are several causes for this condition, one being COPD. He looks puffy in the face, could be retaining water. Should be going to the nearest emergency room to be checked out.

[@NobesBLO13]

@@JamesSmith-gn9ou thanks for the reply, scary.

[@justinp5661]

I respect Bruno but he never was entertaining to me. Give me a Rhodes, Harley, or Flair any day.

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

Bruno was wrestling when it was black and white era, he is a bit older, ya know.

[@russellseville6068]

He could beat u flair on any day he's gone now rip Bruno

[@russellseville6068]

He was best u weren't never will be

[@1980Triumph]

Flair is a whacked person but he's right about the bitterness in Bruno and how he trashed the WWF

[@conorolaf1762]

Madden, expound on why you have a problem with Bruno Sammartino.

[@liamsandal6360]

Mark, you dummy: There's no need to shout. You've got a mic.

[@sly_tendencies87]

Mark Madden is an absolute clown. This guy gets lightheaded tying his shoes.

[@user-lw4jx9di5y]

The state of wrestling today is worst I've ever seen. Wwe making more money and their product is predictable and not watchable. The days of great matches with Brisco, Gagne, thez, funks, race, Bockwinkle, bruno are gone. Hogan, wrestling same match every night was garbage. Roman wrestling Handful of times a year and inching Closer to backlund and bruno, joke. I watched ric since his days in awa. Bruno was honest in his comments. He was believable inside and outside The ring.

[@edwardclement102]

NWA.

[@shaunieinthewrasslin2877]

Just a suggestion, could you not scream into the mic, it’s not a packed nitro show, it’s a podcast it’s two different beasts and you need to conform to this one because it is very hard to listen.

[@ski8615]

Flair you couldn’t hold Bruno’s jock you bum. Ric Flair the only man too pawn more titles than he’s won” unknown

[@grawakendream8980]

madden talks too much on these, too much opinion hate to say

[@mathewaconley7810]

Who is this mark madden guy? Jeez. Stop screaming. Just talk.

[@sheldonlevine6187]

NE was the #1 territory in 60's 70's 80's..CASE CLOSED....Now they did have more Large Arenas than others ...so I'll give you that...But I defy anyone to Tell me Bruno Vs Zbyszko was not best rivalry pro wrestling has ever seen

[@straightupwrestlingshow8058]

It may have been the best rivalry at the time but not the best wrestling has seen. Sorry I don’t see anyone raving about that rivalry these days although they should, because it was huge but still it doesn’t compare to the top feuds of all time.

[@galactus4mac]

Flair vs Rhodes, Flair vs. Steamboat…early NWA was imho the best the wrestling world has ever seen.

[@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1]

Sheldon, you're confusing your opinion with fact. Different people will have different "best" rivalries based on their taste in wrestling style, etc. The same applies for "#1 territory" in terms of wrestling quality. All imo, of course.

[@jamesbyersmusic]

I'm probably more of a Crockett/Mid-Atlantic fan. The McMahon territory was seen as the top territory and was indeed the biggest, but was it the best? While I LOVE the WWWF from the 70s and in to the 80s, if you look back at places like Carolina and Florida, what they were doing was dynamite! Also, while the AWA never really grabbed me as being an "exciting" territory, the talent they had and the matches they had were fantastic. Let's not forget that Mike LaBelle and Roy Shire did some great stuff in California too, and how could we forget Texas? That's the beauty of being able to go back and watch all this classic Wrestling these days, there is something I love from just about every territory!! :-)

[@straightupwrestlingshow8058]

@@jamesbyersmusic Straight up!!!

[@CP-kb1du]

Bruno Sammartino ,,,Mr Kick Punch Stomp ..over and over ...and over ...... Horrible Wrestler

[@bmf6845]

But they were on steroids

[@cameo1013]

Bruno > Reigns

[@russellseville6068]

Bruno tk wrestling serious

[@bulldogbrower6732]

Hey Flair what’s the problem with Bruno Sammartino telling the truth about the steroid era. All he said was that he hated it and it was killing wrestlers. Here is a guy who was once regarded as one of the strongest men in the world. Held the bench press record of 565 lbs. performed at York Bar Bell. Spent his entire life talking about good health and Ric Flair bad mouths him because he wants to save the lives of young wrestlers. You are a joke Flair. Madden you are worse than a joke.

[@virgiljohnson9880]

Bruno was 5 state champion. FLAIR WAS THE REAL WORLD CHAMPION N.W.A.

[@howarddsd1168]

Is Madden working out of his basement? Probably. As far as flair is concerned, he needs to worry about multiple sexual accusations against him rather vs. Bruno's comments about Steroid use. Who has a better reputation in pro wrestling? hint: it ain't Flair......just ask anyone of Ric's ex's...................

[@cardiuswalker7068]

Bruno was a regional champion. The world doesn't revolve around New York. Ric was the real World Champion. He defended the title around the world.

[@aldonelson5757]

So did Bruno. Brunt went to Japan 21 times, who knows how many to Australia and other places

[@Kfowlkes09]

Anyone who claims Bruno was a regional champion or just a regional name doesn't know shit about wrestling history. It's like the fans today who claim that John Cena wasn't popular and killed wrestling. Just madness.

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

Bruno went everywhere, Ric didn't wrestle in the North, Bruno went to Japan, Canada, Australia, Middle East, and not just the North East, which was the biggest territory, but the west coast as well. Nobody in NY, NJ, PA, Boston or Connecticut knew or cared about Rick. The North East had a bunch of great house like MSG, Philly Spectrum, Boston Garden, Meadowlands Arena. He went everywhere that Rick went, Ric was the regional champion if there was one.

[@Rjensen2]

Wow, you are VERY ignorant on Bruno's career. 😂

[@TheDangerbreed]

bad take

[@leifskjoldal8042]

Mark maddan you can't stand Bruno sammartino I can't stand you

[@BOBBYSOX86]

Ric Flair never sold out MSG

[@stevemichaels1386]

Bruno was an interesting character, he really wasn’t an exciting wrestler, not in the vein of a Luthers Jack Briscoe Nick Bach we go over and ganja, and obviously all of those guys were pretty damn legit. Especially those who are still thinks the greatest of all time. But he was a big draw, he had a look people liked, and somehow his promos which I do think were a doll as well, true people in. Can’t discount that it’s really about making money, and he made money. But for me give me Luthers Jack Briscoe fern or any of the guys who are legit bad asses over that guy.

[@aldonelson5757]

Bruno was a real nadass & everyone knows it.

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

Bruno came from an earlier era and was an old veteran by the mid 70's. They did things different then.

[@Rjensen2]

😂😂😂

[@rippermigooo6702]

Madden is just pationate at what he does can't blame him there but yeah man ur loud as hell.... But nothing could make me not watch the nattttttuuuuurrrreee booooooyyyyy!!!!!

[@YogsenForfoth]

I don’t see how anyone can stand to listen Madden’s voice for more than a few seconds. Jesus Christ, he is terrible. 🤦‍♂️

[@johnjarnac6507]

Ric is way better than bruno !! He did hour bruno did 10s ! Flair is the greatest by far !! No other matches compare to RIC FLAIR AND RICKY STEAMBOAT NONE !!!

[@kienpaulspicer1173]

Bruno did 90 minutes matches in his prime

[@jtmarlin1739]

Dude . Bruno sold out the garden for years !!!

[@samuelstevens248]

Obviously you never watched a Bruno match most of them were an hour plus in the really early days

[@justinolson9208]

Bruno would wipe the mat the nature boy #2

[@johnjarnac6507]

O i saw bruno matches just not impressed!! Plus McMahon let him be Champion too long should have had him losing to Stan Hansen now there's a wrestler who can bring it !! But vince did same thing with hogan u gotta mix shit up heels need to hold the belt sometimes thats why austin was a good champion !! The heel that was a face to the fans !! Perfect !! Like flair bad guy but just an example when he was 4horsemen the fans throwing up 4fingers going nuts !! Just like hogan with NWO my god bishoff ur a fn genius !!

[@natetv671]

First

[@daveorme1683]

Pgh guy here. Used to listen MM all the time. As for Bruno, I'll take a pass on that one.

[@JohnnyScumbagg]

Bruno is the most overrated wrestler of all time. He’d never make it in the business in any other era besides the 60’s and 70’s. A fat, hairy chested immigrant who was bitter af when the business was moving on without him in the 80’s and 90’s.

[@radioman6489]

1st

[@maxpuppy96]

Bruno had not ring talent at all, watch his match's they are all arm bars, sling the guy into the ropes and close line and stomp and kick. Bruno's interviews were horrible. Him being Italian and all the big Italian fan base he made money.

[@tonyclifton2230]

Different time different crowd. People liked him. I don't get why flair and madden bring him up. It's like they have an axe to grind but flair remembered that he shook and made up with him.

[@kienpaulspicer1173]

He drew in La , san Fran , Japan and. ST Louis when he did matches with Race

[@MovieGuy666]

almost everyone wrestled that way during Bruno's time.

[@krillin876]

But what could Flair do in the ring? All his matches were the same.

[@grawakendream8980]

Kien's right. He was also a card in Toronto. Bruno got on top place after place, that's history

[@dickborg452]

I didn't like Bruno either

[@J-money201]

Mark Madden is a dodo smh Bruno was the biggest draw and coming from Pittsburgh any event in Pittsburgh or just PA in general Bruno was #1 and that's facts