Ric Flair Thinks “Bada**” Brock Lesnar Is the Modern Version of a Deceased WWE Legend Who Once Threatened Hulk Hogan With a Gun

As a joint record holder of 16 world titles, Ric Flair is one of the most decorated pro wrestlers of all time. He is one of the few Golden Era wrestlers to have competed inside the ring in the eras that followed. In fact, Flair was part of the heel stable, Evolution, when Brock Lesnar was making inroads in WWE. Flair went on to wrestle for another two decades before hanging up his boots in 2022.

There is no doubt that the famed wrestler knows a thing or two about modern wrestling and wrestlers. He has seen some current superstars grow from their starting days in the Stamford-based promotion, including the likes of The Beast Incarnate and his OVW 4 colleague John Cena. Flair reckons the former UFC Heavyweight Champion possesses the qualities of another WWE legend, who passed away in 2019.

Ric Flair calls Brock Lesnar today’s version of Harley Race

Harley Race was one of his kind. A legend both inside and outside the ring. Flair is acquainted with both Harley Race and Brock Lesnar, having observed them from close quarters, and in a recent chat, the 16x World Champion lauded the 45-year-old.

“One of my big-time favorites is Brock. I love Brock. he’s a hell of an athlete, guys. I mean Brock Lesnar is a world-class athlete, and a bada**. Brock Lesnar spells bada**,” Flair said during his appearance on the Good Karma Wrestling podcast. “He is today’s version of our Harley Race and no one was as stubborn as Harley Race,” he added. 

Further, the legendary wrestler named The Usos, The Bloodline, and The Judgement Day as some of his favorites going around.

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Meanwhile, Race once scared the living daylights out of Hulk Hogan which points to his tough guy persona inside and outside the ring

Is Brock Lesnar the present-day Harley Race?

Brock Lesnar is one of the most terrifying men in pro wrestling today. While not many pro wrestlers can put forward a resume with MMA credentials, the 45-year-old is a bona fide champion. But if you think no-nonsense Brock is the epitome of ‘bada**’, wait till you hear Harley Race’s name.

While wrestlers have been known to damage properties, and injure opponents backstage for the sake of kayfabe, Harley Race once pulled out a real gun and threatened to blow off Hulk Hogan’s kneecaps. The incident took place in the 80s.

According to people privy to the incident, Race was mad at Vince McMahon making WWE (then WWF) a national promotion. He wanted to deal with its mega star- Hulk Hogan. During one of their matches, Race went to the arena and eventually met his target.

The Hulkster was inside the toilet, hoping to avoid the interaction. But it happened. “…I pulled my pants up, but didn’t wipe my rear end, just blowing out of the bathroom to find him [Harley Race], and he was standing right there with a gun in his hand,” Hogan later narrated the event. Fortunately for him and the company, Race decided to work with the Hulkster instead. “He scared the hell out of me,” Hogan said.

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Do you agree with Ric Flair’s comments? Who do you think would have won if Lesnar and Race had faced each other inside the squared circle? Let us know in the comments.