Bully Ray Calls for End to AEW’s Death Riders Storyline at Revolution

One Big Thing

WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray has labeled AEW’s Death Riders storyline an “epic failure” and urges its conclusion at the upcoming Revolution pay-per-view.

Key Points

• Bully Ray wants Jon Moxley to lose the AEW World Championship at Revolution
• He believes Moxley’s heel turn hasn’t connected with audiences
• The storyline has kept the AEW World Championship largely off television
• Ray suggests Moxley should return later as a babyface

Direct Quote

“Nobody wants to hate Jon Moxley… I’d rather see Jon Moxley bleed for no reason every single week than try to see him be a heel,” Bully Ray said on Busted Open Radio.

Why It Matters

The Death Riders storyline impacts AEW’s main event scene and the visibility of its top championship. A change in direction could significantly affect:

• AEW’s television ratings
• Fan engagement with the product
• The company’s creative direction heading into spring 2024

The Numbers

Moxley’s current championship reign has kept the title largely absent from AEW programming, breaking from the traditional weekly visibility of world championships in professional wrestling.

Looking Ahead

Revolution presents AEW with an opportunity to reset its main event scene and potentially return Moxley to his popular babyface persona.

Join the Conversation

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