WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair recently made a huge statement about his daughter Charlotte Flair. In a recent interview, Ric Flair stated that his daughter would be recognized in the same light as tennis great Serena Williams if she achieves a particular feat in her sport. He went on to say that this recognition would be long overdue, as women are finally getting the recognition they deserve. Charlotte Flair is considered as one of the top female WWE wrestlers in the world at present.
Ric compares his WWE star daughter Charlotte with Serena Williams.
Serena Williams is a trailblazer for women in sports. She has inspired countless young women to pursue their dreams. Ric is confident that his daughter has the potential to achieve the same level of success as Williams.
What did Ric Flair say?
While speaking on his To Be The Man podcast, reported by GiveMeSport, Flair shared, “If Charlotte were to break our record, I mean, why not? She would overnight be as big as Serena Williams. Absolutely.”
Ric Flair had more to add.
Ric believes that his daughter, Charlotte, has the potential to reach the level of fame enjoyed by Serena Williams, i.e. if she continues to win more titles. Flair is confident that if Charlotte can match the record of 16 world titles, it would make a statement that would be heard around the world.
Ric’s statement irks fans on Twitter.
Numerous fans objected to his statement and expressed their displeasure on Twitter. Many fans jeered at him for making the comparison. Fans don’t believe she can reach the level of fame and recognition as the American tennis GOAT, Serena Williams. Fans saw it as a reach for attention and validation.