On a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray critiqued the way WWE handled the unfolding angle with Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, The Rock, and Seth Rollins at last week WrestleMania XL Kickoff event in Las Vegas, NV.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On how the WrestleMania 40 angle is affecting the rest of RAW: “I don’t remember the show from last night. I remember the Seth and Cody promo. I mean, I remember what went on, don’t get me wrong. But it was very hard for me to concentrate on RAW last night because I feel that the drop-off from Roman, Rock, Cody, and Seth right now to everything else is very steep.”
On how the main event angle takes away from the rest of the show: “I almost feel like this main event angle has taken up so much of my brain and my thinking and my excitement and my confusion and everything else that’s going on that I find it hard to concentrate on everything else that’s going on. Because everything else going on, at least in my opinion, seems minimal by the grander of what the potential main event can be.”
This week on WWE RAW, Rollins offered to be Cody’s “shield” in his fight against Roman Reigns and The Bloodline.
The recent angle involving Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, The Rock, and Seth Rollins at WrestleMania XL Kickoff has garnered attention and critique from WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray. In a recent episode of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Ray discussed how this angle is affecting the rest of RAW and how it takes away from the other storylines on the show.
Ray expressed his difficulty in concentrating on RAW due to the drop-off in excitement and intensity after the Seth and Cody promo. While he remembers what happened on the show, he found it hard to focus on everything else because the main event angle with Roman, Rock, Cody, and Seth had captured his attention. He believes that the drop-off from this main event angle to the other storylines is quite steep.
Furthermore, Ray mentioned that the main event angle has consumed his thoughts and excitement, making it challenging to concentrate on the other aspects of the show. He feels that the potential of the main event overshadows everything else, making the other storylines seem minimal in comparison.
In the latest episode of WWE RAW, Seth Rollins offered to be Cody’s “shield” in his fight against Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. This development adds another layer to the ongoing storyline and raises anticipation for future events.
The critique from Bully Ray highlights the impact that a compelling and engaging angle can have on a wrestling show. When a particular storyline captures the audience’s attention, it can overshadow other storylines and make it challenging for viewers to fully invest in them.
However, it’s important to note that this critique is subjective and reflects Ray’s personal opinion. Different viewers may have different perspectives on the overall quality and impact of the angle. Nonetheless, it serves as a reminder of the importance of creating a balanced and captivating wrestling show that keeps viewers engaged throughout.
As the storyline between Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, The Rock, and Seth Rollins continues to unfold, it will be interesting to see how WWE addresses the critique and whether they make adjustments to ensure a more balanced presentation of their storylines. Ultimately, the success of a wrestling show lies in its ability to captivate and entertain its audience, and finding the right balance between different storylines is crucial in achieving that goal.