"I thought I was watching veterans" - Bully Ray applauds the recent segment involving WWE legend's faction members on AEW Dynamite
WWE legend Bully Ray heaped praise on yesterday's segment on AEW Dynamite that involved members of Team Taz.
After retaining his FTW Championship against Danhausen, Ricky Starks issued an open challenge to which Taz's son HOOK responded. HOOK then beat Starks to win the gold. After the bout, the former champion a passionate promo about how his time is now. Moments later, the Absolute One was clobbered from behind by Powerhouse Hobbs, who apparently had enough of their run as a duo.
Speaking on the latest episode of Busted Open Radio, Bully Ray claimed that Starks is over with the fans right now due to his great promo skills. He also stated that Hobbs' heel turn was out of nowhere, given that they were long-time partners.
The WWE Hall of Famer then hailed Starks, Hobbs and HOOK as the bright spots of last night's Dynamite due to their excellent delivery in their respective roles.
"I thought I was watching veterans in that segment and what I had was three young boys, executing as if they've been around for 20 plus years. To me, the MVPs of the show last night Hook, Starks and Hobbs for the job that they did in the ring with the physicality, the turn, the passion, the mic work, the in-ring work, everything, I loved it," Bully said.
Bully Ray continued and noted that the powerhouse's heel turn should have gotten more air time so that he could have gotten more heat from the crowd.
"The only thing I wish they would've done differently is given Hobbs another 10-15 seconds of TV time after the turn was done, so he could've soaked it in the boos a little more," he added. [from 5:14 - 5:53]
Ricky Starks pours his heart out and Powerhouse Hobbs breaks all of our hearts by turning on his tag team partner! #AEWDynamite #FightForTheFallen is LIVE on @TBSNetwork! https://t.co/Ve77Y5XUMe
WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray commended the match between Ricky Starks and Hook
Prior to his praise of the Ricky Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs segment, Bully Ray discussed the former's match against HOOK for the FTW Championship. The WWE legend loved every bit of it; he spoke highly of its simplicity.
"I loved the match with Hook and [Ricky] Starks. Keep it simple, stupid. That is what I tweeted after the match. KISS. If you have been in this business for a while, you understand what that means. Simplicity wins in pro-wrestling," Bully Ray continued.
#AndNEW!!! #FTW Champion is now none other than the Cold-hearted Handsome Devil, #HOOK @730Hook! #AEWDynamite #FightForTheFallen is LIVE on @TBSNetwork! https://t.co/2YRk809qDg
After what transpired on Dynamite, it will be interesting to see where Starks goes from here, especially in his possible feud with Hobbs. Meanwhile, HOOK winning the FTW Championship has been a full circle moment since his dad, Taz, created the title in ECW.
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