LMAO damn you quick with it huh.
Best case interpretation given Ray's words: Prime Ray was around Shanks' level. Worst case interpretation: he was stronger than any current Admiral.
Yes but unlike Ace, BB admitted Boa could kill all of them the moment he let her go. Going by summary it sounds like he sneak attacked her too.
Ray's words essentially confirmed that in his prime, he'd have defeated current BB, as age was his only reason for saying he can't.
Alongside the fact that Ray's reputation and hype of presence alone scared off not only BB, but his entire crew to fuck off without accomplishing anything. Didn't even get Boa's fruit. Nada. Something they created this entire fiasco over.
Basically got same hype as Shanks, except replace GB with BB + crew.
Alongside the fact that Admirals admit not being able to capture even old Ray without massive preparations.
At this point, trying to pretend Prime Ray was anywhere near beneath Shanks' general level is definitely wrong lol