During a recent episode of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer, Bully Ray shared his views on the impact that Ring of Honor (ROH) has had on professional wrestling. Bully Ray argued that ROH was responsible for creating more current stars than any other organization, including ECW. He also said ROH deserves greater recognition than it has received.
Key takeaways from the podcast are noted below:
Bully Ray on ROH’s influence on professional wrestling: “Of all the companies, including ECW, ROH has given rise to more today’s stars. ECW produced only a very small group of wrestlers who really succeeded. No other small-scale companies can say the same, and those who came from WCW came during an acquisition.”
On ROH’s deserving recognition: “Individual stars from ROH are probably held in higher esteem or remembered more than ECW was for revolutionizing pro wrestling. Ring of Honor does not receive enough appreciation.”
Matt Hardy, in his recent “Extreme Life” podcast, commended the AEW for its “clear and definitive” course in the portrayal of Jon Moxley’s ongoing storyline.
Highlights from Hardy’s podcast include:
On Jon Moxley’s narrative in AEW: “I’m starting to feel the storyline’s impact and I’m liking it. I noticed the most noticeable reaction – a boo, and it was heat – was when John Moxley and his group appeared and took the ring. I believe it’s time for them to concentrate on this storyline, establish a clear path for its development, and maintain good continuity. They are onto something to keep fans intrigued.”
On the post-match attack on Bryan Danielson for the WrestleDream World Title: “I didn’t have any issues with it. In fact, I was a big fan of it, and I’m pleased they did it. It feels like they’re creating an unstoppable force with the BCC, the paradigm group that’s set to transform AEW. Hearing John Moxley repeatedly saying ‘You all work for me now’ is noteworthy. This action was done at the right time and place.”