Bruce Prichard: I Don’t Believe Ricky Steamboat Could Survive In The Modern Day Era Of Pro Wrestling

Bruce Prichard gives his thoughts on The Dragon.

On his podcast, Something To Wrestle, Bruce Prichard, who works as an executive for the WWE was asked about stars back in the day being able to work in the modern-day era of pro wrestling where he mentioned a former WWF Intercontinental Champions’ name and how he believes they would truly be hindered by their skills on the microphone.

“The only one I don’t think that would’ve survived would be Steamboat probably,” Prichard said. “From this vantage point; personality wise. And I don’t know if Ricky would’ve had a strong enough personality to be able go out and cut those promos every week. In the ring? Forget about it man.”

Steamboat was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009 where he also competed that weekend at WrestleMania 25 in a handicap match against Chris Jericho.

H/t to Wrestling Inc for the transcription.

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