AEW Ratings Climb: Bully Ray Defends Moxley’s Controversial Spike Spot

One Big Thing

WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray supports Jon Moxley’s dangerous spike spot from AEW Dynamite, citing the company’s rising ratings as justification for the high-risk moment.

The Details

• Moxley took a suplex onto Cope’s signature weapon – a board with spikes – during their AEW World Championship Street Fight
• The spikes became lodged in Moxley’s back during the spot
• AEW Dynamite’s ratings have shown steady growth over the past five weeks

Direct Quote

The level of danger on that one is very high,” Bully Ray said on Busted Open Radio. “I don’t care what you do… as long as it makes sense. Don’t do it just for the sake of doing it.”

Why It Matters

• The spot generated significant buzz and controversy among wrestling fans
• AEW’s ratings improvement suggests their creative direction is connecting with viewers
• High-risk spots on TV rather than PPV show AEW’s commitment to delivering premium content weekly

By The Numbers

• 5 weeks of consecutive ratings growth for AEW Dynamite
• The improvement indicates either returning viewers or new audience acquisition

The Bottom Line

While the spot carried significant risk, Bully Ray’s analysis suggests it served its purpose in driving viewer engagement and supporting AEW’s upward ratings trajectory.

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