Stephen Amell, star of the hit CW show Arrow has once again landed himself in the media’s cross-hairs. This Canadian born actor is famous for just telling it like it is. He’s ballsy and confident, and frankly with those abs of his, he can afford to be.

Recently at a Heroes and Villains fan fest, Stephen weighed in on a fans question. The question was did he think his character; the CW’s Arrow could beat Batman in a fight?

What seemed like a harmless enough question has turned into a internet sensation. Stephen’s answer “What do you want me to say? Well, Batman’s more experienced and his costumes cooler, and Arrow’s just a rip-off, so Batman would win for sure. No, I would win, absolutely!” This answer is not out of character for Stephen who often takes on tough subjects like his F Cancer campaign and the WWE.

I don’t think when those words left his adorable lips, did he ever dream that people would react in such a way. Batman has some seriously devoted if not maybe delusional fans out there. I’m just saying. I’ve never seen Bruce Wayne work a salmon ladder like our boy Amell here does in real life. He also has an amazing woman standing with him, making him an ever better hero. Felicity Smoak is a force to be reckoned with on her own and Oliver is a better hero for having her. Who does Batman have, Alfred? Can Alfred make arrows with magnetic resonance devices that disarm his opponents? He can make a bad ass cup of earl gray tea, I suppose.

Am I saying that I am on Stephen Amell’s side? You bet your sweet bottom I am. I think he has the gumption, the drive and the backing to take down Bruce should it come to that. God lets hope not, these guys would be better off as friends anyways. If you ask Stephen if he is willing to take back his statement, he says no way! Even his famous cousin Robbie Amell had to get his digs in during a recent Q&A session on Facebook. Robbie publicly asked Stephen “Where do you get off saying you could beat up Batman!? I thought we were family.” Stephen goes on to give his cousin a hard time but never once wavers from his stand.

People are taking to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to voice their outrage at Stephen. They are Calling him a rip off, a crack up, and saying he is out of his mind. That’s ok Stephen Amell, if you’re reading this, I got your back. I love your fire, and your drive and your outstanding chutzpah that you bring to the Green Arrow. The CW is lucky to have you, and so are your fans. Your heart and dedication alone could withstand anything batman can throw at you.