In a recent episode of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray took a walk down memory lane, speaking on his experiences learning from seasoned professionals Raven and The Sandman during his early ECW days.
Below are some notable excerpts from the podcast:
Referring to the path of learning from Raven and Sandman, Bully Ray noted, “I have been fortunate to gain knowledge from individuals like Raven and Sandman, by overhearing their preparation conversations. If you revisit and listen to the audience reactions during the matches involving these guys, they were some of the greatest happenings in ECW. My bond with Raven in the last quarter-century has unquestionably matured. I believe we share mutual respect.”
Recalling an intriguing interaction with Raven, Bully Ray stated, “Raven once remarked, ‘Hey, youngster, I recently viewed your match from the previous day at the arena. You’re raw, but I think you have prospects.’ I was like, ‘Thank you, sir.'”