Bully Ray recently took to the “Busted Open Radio” podcast to share his thoughts on AEW airing the All In 2023 backstage footage between CM Punk and Jack Perry on last week’s episode of Dynamite.
On last week’s show, the footage aired to further the ongoing feud between FTR and The Young Bucks.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the brawl taking attention away from All In: “Eighty-one thousand people, but what did everybody want to talk about once the news broke? The backstage altercation and not the great wrestling event that AEW put on that evening.”
On the footage being used in the storyline: “My thoughts have just been solidified by FTR. The Bucks said that because their attention was on the fight, that’s why they lost to FTR. So, they’re putting it on the backstage scuffle as to why they lost the match. Alright. I’ll give it to you.”
On the footage drawing ‘CM Punk’ chants at Dynamite: “I don’t care if it’s one person who’s chanting, 10 people who were chanting, a hundred, 10 thousand. CM Punk chants in the arena. That did absolutely nothing for you. Nothing. They’re chanting for CM Punk.”
Bully Ray Shares Thoughts on AEW Using All In 2023 Backstage Footage in Storyline
Former professional wrestler Bully Ray recently appeared on the “Busted Open Radio” podcast to discuss All Elite Wrestling’s (AEW) decision to air backstage footage from the All In 2023 event. The footage featured a confrontation between CM Punk and Jack Perry, which was used to further the ongoing feud between FTR and The Young Bucks. Bully Ray shared his thoughts on the matter, expressing his concerns and opinions.
During the podcast, Bully Ray expressed his disappointment that the backstage altercation took attention away from the actual wrestling event. Despite the event drawing a massive crowd of 81,000 people, the focus shifted to the confrontation rather than the great wrestling matches that AEW put on that evening. This highlights the power of backstage drama and how it can overshadow the main event.
Bully Ray also commented on the decision to incorporate the footage into the storyline. He mentioned that FTR claimed their victory over The Young Bucks was due to their opponents’ attention being diverted by the backstage scuffle. Bully Ray acknowledged this reasoning and admitted that it added an interesting element to the storyline. By attributing their loss to the altercation, The Young Bucks effectively used it as a plot device to further their ongoing rivalry with FTR.
Furthermore, Bully Ray addressed the “CM Punk” chants that erupted during the airing of the footage on AEW’s Dynamite. He emphasized that regardless of the number of people chanting, whether it be one person or thousands, it did nothing for The Young Bucks. The chants were directed at CM Punk and not at the wrestlers involved in the storyline. This highlights how fan attention can easily be diverted by popular figures or past stars, potentially overshadowing current storylines and matches.
Overall, Bully Ray’s comments shed light on the impact of backstage altercations and their influence on the wrestling industry. While they may generate buzz and intrigue among fans, they can also detract from the main event and overshadow the hard work put into creating an entertaining wrestling show. It is crucial for wrestling promotions to strike a balance between utilizing real-life incidents to enhance storylines and ensuring that the focus remains on the in-ring action and the wrestlers involved.