WWE executive Bruce Prichard has shared his thoughts on which Hall of Famer might struggle to find success in today’s wrestling landscape.
Speaking on his podcast “Something to Wrestle,” Bruce Prichard named the legendary Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat as potentially ill-equipped for the demands of modern professional wrestling. Prichard offered a candid assessment of Steamboat’s hypothetical place in today’s wrestling world. He stated:
The only one I don’t think that would’ve survived would be Steamboat probably. From this vantage point, personality-wise, I don’t know if Ricky would’ve had a strong enough personality to be able to go out and cut those promos every week.
Steamboat, who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009, is remembered for his incredible in-ring prowess and memorable feuds with wrestlers like Ric Flair and Randy Savage. However, Prichard was quick to acknowledge Steamboat’s unparalleled in-ring abilities, adding:
In the ring? Forget about it, man, he would do great.
Prichard’s comments highlight the evolving nature of professional wrestling, where mic skills and character work have become increasingly important alongside in-ring performance. In today’s WWE, wrestlers are often required to deliver compelling promos and engage in complex storylines, aspects that Prichard suggests might have challenged Steamboat.
This assessment opens up a broader discussion about how the skills required for success in professional wrestling have changed over time. It also raises questions about how other legends from wrestling’s past might fare in the current landscape.
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