BJ Rays release from WWE has been one of the most talked-about stories coming out of the WWE LFG reality series. Booker T, who served as a coach on the show, didnt hold back when he explained why things didnt work out.
On his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker said that BJ Rays biggest problem was that he acted the same way backstage as he did on-screen, which doesnt work in WWE.
Just a later, on October 16, 2026, BJ Ray seemed to respond to that claim when he broke his silence on Twitter with a lengthy statement, admitting that his attitude may have played a role in his release.
He went into detail about his strategy going into WWEs reality series, explaining that the version fans saw on TV was a deliberate creation.
He described his experience outside the ring, saying that even without an official debut, he became a name that fans recognized.
Ray admitted the release stung, especially since he doesnt know what went wrong, but emphasized he was keeping a positive outlook.
Then, in true BJ Ray fashion, he ended the post by bringing back his SexyBJRay persona with a bold sign-off.
Booker T claimed BJ Rays downfall was that he didnt separate his on-screen persona from who he was backstage. BJ Rays response appears to lean right into that same reputation, acknowledging he probably did upset the wrong people, but refusing to apologize for it.
Do you think BJ Rays pissing somebody off approach is what cost him in WWE, or is that the exact kind of attitude wrestling needs today? Share your thoughts in the comments.
