WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray, also known as Bubba Ray Dudley, expressed his doubts about Finn Balor’s position on WWE RAW during an appearance on Busted Open Radio. Highlighting the challenge of fitting Balor into WWE’s current landscape, Ray suggested the need for a new concept to showcase Balor’s talents effectively.
Potential Solution: A New Championship for Balor
Ray proposed an idea for a “workhorse championship,” describing it as an Iron Man-style title defended weekly in 15-minute matches. He said,
“Personally, I don’t know what you do with Finn Bálor, the great wrestler. Listen, if you told me you were inventing … the workhorse championship tomorrow, and you were gonna have the Iron Man Championship that’s defended every single week on TV for 15 minute matches, blah, blah, blah, and Finn Bálor was gonna be your champion – sold, because that’s a f***ing Iron Man. Other than that, in this huge world of the WWE, I don’t know where he fits.”
?Bully Ray, WWE Hall of Famer
Insights Into the Demon Character’s Use
Regarding Balor’s Demon persona, Ray mentioned its limited deployment under WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. He remarked,
“I know that, when Vince [McMahon] was around, the Demon character was only something that came out when Finn Bálor couldn’t get the job done, which made Finn look ineffective.”
?Bully Ray, WWE Hall of Famer
Looking Ahead for Finn Balor and WWE RAW
Bully Ray’s comments highlight the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Finn Balor’s future on WWE RAW. With his in-ring abilities recognized but lacking a clear direction, WWE may need to innovate to utilize Balor’s skill set fully. Introducing a specialized championship or new storyline focus could be crucial steps toward reviving his prominence on the roster.
