Bully Ray Questions Darby Allin’s Survival Against Will Ospreay’s Finishers in AEW Classic

One Big Thing

WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray criticizes the number of high-impact moves Darby Allin survived in his Continental Classic match against Will Ospreay on AEW Dynamite: Holiday Bash.

Why It Matters

This feedback from a veteran performer highlights an ongoing debate in modern wrestling about move credibility and match psychology, particularly when mixing different weight classes.

Key Details

• Darby Allin defeated Will Ospreay to earn three points in the Continental Classic Tournament Gold League
• Ospreay executed multiple finishing moves, including:
  • A Styles Clash off the apron
  • A jumping OsCutter
• Allin won with two Coffin Drops after countering Ospreay’s Stormbreaker

Direct Quote

“The Styles Clash from a bigger Will Ospreay on to a smaller Darby Allin…and a jumping OsCutter should be enough to put the smaller opponent away,” Bully Ray said on Busted Open After Dark.

Bully Ray’s Suggestions

• Remove the OsCutter from the sequence
• Have Ospreay throw Allin back in the ring after the Styles Clash
• Focus on making finishing moves more credible

The Bottom Line

Despite his criticism of the match structure, Bully Ray acknowledged the overall quality, calling it “a very fun, very exciting match.”

What Do You Think?

Do you agree with Bully Ray’s assessment about the number of finishing moves in modern wrestling matches? Share your thoughts in the comments below.