In a recent episode of his “To Be The Man” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair discussed several topics, including the criticism regarding his decision to make an in-ring return at 73 years of age.

“For the 30% of people who are worried about me getting in the ring and wrestling again, first of all, I assure you that I’ve been in the ring a lot more than I’ve shown on social media, I’m in better shape now than I have ever been in my life in terms of cardio because I train with rob, John Cena’s personal trainer.

I’ve never been a cosmetic wonder boy, so I am going to wear a shirt, but I can assure you that in two and a half months, I will put on a clinic of what real wrestling should be about.

If you don’t see how much money I make from Cameo, that alone I can live on for the rest of my life. I just made a commercial for Nu Image Rejuvenation Clinic, another commercial for Car Shield, my life is good, I don’t need the money, but I do like the glory, I’m never going to walk away from it, if I have a chance to get myself over, I’m going to do it, it’s what I’ve been doing my whole life.

It’s not about the money guys, I am going to make a lot of money, because everything Conrad touches makes money. This is about me doing what I’ve done my whole life, I watch wrestling every day because I love it and I respect the guys in it.”

All episodes of Flair’s podcast are available at this link.