Bully Ray critiques WWE SummerSlam Fatal Four-Way match logic
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026

At SummerSlam, Sami Zayn faced Finn Balor, with GUNTHER and Kevin Owens unexpectedly added to the match. Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray expressed confusion regarding WWE's creative decisions during a segment on "Busted Open Radio." Ray highlighted the lack of explanation for why GUNTHER was included, questioning the logic behind Nick Aldis's decision. He acknowledged the excitement surrounding Owens's return but criticized WWE for not providing adequate reasoning for the match's structure. The discussion continues as the wrestling community reflects on the creative choices leading up to the event.
- •Sami Zayn and Finn Balor were the primary competitors at SummerSlam.
- •GUNTHER and Kevin Owens were added last minute to the match.
- •Bully Ray expressed confusion about the rationale for GUNTHER's inclusion.
- •Ray found Owens's return exciting but criticized the overall creative logic.
- •The aftermath of this match may influence future storylines in WWE.
- 9:05 PMWrestling Inc — Bully Ray Criticizes Creative Logic Behind WWE SummerSlam Fatal Four-Way
"Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray criticizes the creative logic behind how WWE came up with the surprise fatal four-way match that occurred at SummerSlam
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