Bully Ray critiques WWE's promotion of Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi match
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray has expressed concerns over how WWE might promote the upcoming match between Bron Breakker and Oba Femi. Set to take place at Sunday Night's Main Event next month, the match was proposed by Paul Heyman, who suggested it should not be billed as a fight to determine the future face of WWE. Ray emphasized that characterizing the match this way could damage the reputation of the loser. Despite Heyman's close approach to branding the match in that manner, it was not officially promoted as such ahead of the event.
- •Bully Ray expressed concerns on 'Busted Open' about WWE's promotion strategy.
- •Bron Breakker and Oba Femi will face off for the first time next month.
- •Paul Heyman proposed the match should be a significant showcase event.
- •The match is not officially billed as determining the future of WWE.
- •Ray warns that losing could hurt the loser's future credibility.
- 2:00 PMWrestling Inc — Bully Ray Doesn't Love Potential WWE Idea For Promoting Bron Breakker Vs. Oba Femi
"WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray has discussed the Bron Breakker and Oba Femi match and urged WWE not to bill it a certain way.
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