WrestleMania XL, arguably one of the greatest events in World Wrestling Entertainment’s (WWE) history, has left a lasting impact on the Stamford-based promotion’s weekly shows. WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray recently shared his thoughts on the repercussions of the Showcase of The Immortals on Monday Night RAW, sparking a heated debate among fans and wrestling enthusiasts.
During a recent episode of the Busted Open Podcast, Bully Ray expressed his concern that the WWE is currently suffering from a WrestleMania hangover, with the weekly shows struggling to live up to the hype generated by the grandest stage of them all. The 52-year-old wrestling legend compared the current era under Triple H’s leadership to the promotion’s past years under Vince McMahon, citing that the hangover is not as severe due to the goodwill the company has built with fans.
When asked if Monday Night RAW should revert to a two-hour runtime instead of the current three hours, Bully Ray seemed open to the idea. This sparks an interesting debate on whether the promotion should revamp its format to keep fans engaged and invested in the storylines.
In addition to his thoughts on the weekly shows, Bully Ray also shared his opinion on the current Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes. The Hall of Famer revealed that he would be open to seeing The Final Boss dethrone Rhodes, citing that The American Nightmare doesn’t need a long title reign like Roman Reigns. This statement has left fans wondering what the future holds for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
As the WWE continues to navigate the aftermath of WrestleMania XL, it remains to be seen if the promotion will take Bully Ray’s advice to heart and make changes to Monday Night RAW. One thing is certain – the wrestling world will be watching with bated breath to see how the Stamford-based promotion adapts to the changing terrain of professional wrestling.
