On a recent episode of “Busted Open Radio,” WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray addressed the fan criticism of the TNA Slammiversary main events, which saw NXT stars Trick Williams and Jacy Jayne leave with the TNA World and Knockouts World Championships. Bully suggested that there is a long-term plan in place.
“I believe that NXT and TNA are banking on Bound for Glory being their biggest show ever. Being a big deal night. Whether it’s a nostalgia match like the Hardys and the Dudleys, or current championship matches between your NXT and TNA World Champions. If you’re going to have a TNA talent in the men’s division and women’s division win their championships back, wouldn’t you rather see it happen at the company’s biggest show? So I think that’s what they’re banking on. I think they’re banking on holding off on the moment.”
He acknowledged the fan disappointment, particularly that Mike Santana did not win the World Championship, but urged positivity.
“Listen, I understand why people would be upset last night. It seemed like it was Santana’s time. But I understand the business thinking of it. ‘Let’s do it at Bound for Glory. Let’s continue to tell the story.’ Hopefully they utilize ‘NXT’ to tell this story even more, because you can only get so much done on AXS. And now, with the potential of TNA getting better television, maybe it’s right to hold off until Bound for Glory. I’m going to stay positive about it for TNA, although I understand the disappointment.”
H/T to Wrestling Inc for the transcription