Bully Ray expresses boredom with current wrestling storylines
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Bully Ray criticized modern professional wrestling during a recent episode of "Busted Open". He cited the June 5 segment on WWE SmackDown featuring GUNTHER and Cody Rhodes as an example of a lack of substance and depth in storytelling. Ray expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of wrestling, describing it as 'cookie-cutter' and 'safe'. He highlighted a need for more compelling narratives and risk-taking in matches, noting AEW is more willing to take risks than WWE. GUNTHER is set to announce a rematch stipulation during the next SmackDown episode.
- •Bully Ray feels bored with modern wrestling.
- •He critiqued a recent segment from WWE SmackDown.
- •Ray calls for more substance and layers in storylines.
- •He noted AEW is more willing to take risks.
- •GUNTHER will announce his rematch stipulation next week.
- 1:00 PMWrestling Inc — Bully Ray Says He's 'Bored' With Wrestling, Cites WWE SmackDown Segment As Example
"Bully Ray has criticized modern pro wrestling, saying he has grown bored with it and pointing to a recent Cody Rhodes–GUNTHER segment to support his claim.
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