Ricky Steamboat To Return To The Ring During 11/27 Big Time Wrestling Event In Raleigh, NC
Ricky Steamboat will return to the ring one more time on November 27, 2022.
Ricky the Dragon Steamboat is widely considered to be one of the best in-ring performers in the history of professional wrestling. Known for his matches against names like Ric Flair and Randy Savage, Ricky Steamboat also had elevating the careers of Bret Hart and Stone Cold Steve Austin.
Now, as first reported by Sports Illustrated, Steamboat will return to the ring for Big Time Wrestling on November 27 at Raleigh, North Carolina’s Dorton Arena.
“Ricky Steamboat is one of the greatest all-time, and we’re excited to bring a legend back to the ring,” Big Time Wrestling co-owner Steve Perkins said. “Interest will be high, and ticket sales will begin today.”
Ricky Steamboat hasn’t wrestled since 2010 when he teamed with his son, Richie Steamboat against The Dudebustera, Caylen Croft and Trent Barreta. He also had a 2009 rivalry with Chris Jericho, which culminated in a match Backlash. His last singles match took place at a house show against Drew McIntyre over a decade ago.
Steamboat was reportedly part of the original plan for Ric Flair’s Last Match but “The Dragon” ultimately declined the offer. Learn more here.
We will continue to provide updated information on the upcoming match, including who the opponent will be and where the match can be seen, as more information is available.
