Ric Flair's ‘attention-seeking’ jab at Jim Ross sparks controversy amid colon cancer recovery

Ric Flair was slammed by several social media users after he posted a scathing tweet that labelled wrestling commentator Jim Ross as ‘attention-seeking’

Updated on: Jun 1, 2025, 04:14:38 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was slammed by several social media users after he posted a scathing tweet that labelled wrestling commentator Jim Ross as ‘attention-seeking’. Flair further urged Ross to ‘focus on your recovery’. This comes days after Ross, 73, announced a successful colon cancer surgery.

Ric Flair faced backlash for his comment on Jim Ross (Getty Images via AFP)

Flair’s tweet on Saturday read: “Jim Ross Will Always Be Jim Ross, Seeking Attention. Focus On Your Recovery @JRsBBQ.” The jab, apparently at Ross's health, faced backlash on social media.

“Ric Flair will always be Ric Flair. Seeking attention. Focus on your sobriety,” one person wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

Another user called Flair's comment ‘classless’. Jim Ross is yet to respond to the WWE legend's remarks.

Ric Flair responded to the backlash with a tweet, saying: “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!”

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The animosity traces back to August 2013, during a WWE 2K14 promotional panel at SummerSlam weekend. Ross, hosting the event, struggled to manage an intoxicated Flair, who was grieving his son Reid’s recent death and made off-script, controversial remarks.

The chaotic panel, deemed unprofessional by WWE, led to Ross’s “retirement” shortly after, which he later described as a dismissal partly due to the incident.

Jim Ross took responsibility for the panel’s disarray but noted Flair’s emotional state made the booking ill-advised, souring their decades-long relationship that began in promotions like WCW.

Flair, 76, and Ross, both wrestling icons, once shared a friendship—the former was present when Ross met his late wife Jan—but the 2K incident created a lasting divide.

Only days ago, Ross said that his colon cancer surgery was a success, adding that he is rehabilitating.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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