On a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray critiqued the segment between Cody Rhodes and Paul Heyman that closed out last week’s episode of WWE RAW.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Cody Rhodes’ failing to strike fear into the heart of Paul Heyman: “Last night, Cody put himself in a situation where I thought he could impose himself and strike some fear in Heyman’s heart — so much fear that Heyman would have to report back to Rock and Roman in a much different way than he did. I didn’t get that fear from Cody last night.”
On what Cody needed to do with Paul Heyman: “That’s what I wanted to see. I know Cody raised his voice, I know Cody Rhodes hit a couple of people with chairs — the retired cops. What I really wanted, from Cody for the first time, [was] to strike real fear in somebody, and that somebody was Paul Heyman.”
Cody will challenge Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 40.
In a recent episode of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray shared his thoughts on the segment between Cody Rhodes and Paul Heyman that concluded last week’s episode of WWE RAW. Ray offered his critique on how Rhodes failed to strike fear into Heyman’s heart, which he believed was necessary for the storyline.
During the podcast, Ray expressed his disappointment in Rhodes’ performance, stating that he expected him to impose himself and instill fear in Heyman. Ray believed that if Rhodes had succeeded in doing so, it would have forced Heyman to report back to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Roman Reigns in a different manner. However, Ray felt that Rhodes did not convey the necessary level of intimidation.
Ray further elaborated on what he wanted to see from Rhodes in his interaction with Heyman. He acknowledged that Rhodes had raised his voice and even attacked retired police officers with chairs, but he emphasized that what he truly wanted was for Rhodes to evoke genuine fear in someone, specifically Paul Heyman.
The segment in question took place on WWE RAW, where Cody Rhodes confronted Paul Heyman, who is currently aligned with Roman Reigns. The confrontation served as a buildup to their upcoming match at WrestleMania 40, where Rhodes will challenge Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship in the main event.
Bully Ray’s critique highlights the importance of creating a compelling storyline and building anticipation for a highly anticipated match like Rhodes versus Reigns. The ability to evoke emotions, such as fear, can enhance the overall narrative and generate excitement among fans.
As WrestleMania 40 approaches, it will be interesting to see how Cody Rhodes and Paul Heyman continue to develop their storyline and whether Rhodes can successfully strike fear into Heyman’s heart. The outcome of their confrontation could have significant implications for the upcoming championship match and add an extra layer of intrigue to the event.
In the world of professional wrestling, storytelling is a crucial aspect that can make or break a match. The ability to captivate the audience and create a sense of anticipation is what keeps fans invested in the product. With Bully Ray’s critique shedding light on the importance of evoking fear, it will be intriguing to see how Cody Rhodes and Paul Heyman adapt their performances moving forward.