Bully Ray calls CM Punk-Cody Rhodes segment on SmackDown 'filler
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Bully Ray evaluated the segment between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes on WWE SmackDown, deeming it underwhelming. He stated the verbal exchange didn't heighten his anticipation for their upcoming match, particularly criticizing a line about Rhodes' father, Dusty Rhodes. Ray expressed his disapproval of some humorous exchanges during house shows, preferring more serious confrontations. This segment follows a confrontational exchange at the SummerSlam kickoff show, where Punk dismissed past allegations made by Rhodes and physically shoved him.
- •Bully Ray described the Punk-Rhodes segment as 'good, but not exceptional'.
- •Ray criticized the segment for being 'wishy-washy' and 'filler'.
- •Punk and Rhodes confronted each other at the SummerSlam kickoff show.
- •Ray disagreed with comedic elements introduced during house shows.
- •Punk shoved Rhodes, escalating their rivalry before the match.
- 1:00 PMWrestling Inc — Bully Ray: CM Punk & Cody Rhodes Segment On WWE SmackDown Was 'Filler, Not Killer'
"Bully Ray has discussed the Cody Rhodes-CM Punk segment on WWE SmackDown, saying it was good but not exceptional.
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