Bully Ray is throwing down the gauntlet on AEWs marathon-length pay-per-views, and he thinks its time the company hits the brakes.
Speaking on Busted Open Radio while reviewing AEW Full Gear 2025, Bully didnt hold back when it came to how long AEWs shows run. The former ECW legend compared it to his early days in Philly, but made a clear distinction: those long nights werent broadcast to millions.
Back then, the crowd was in the building. Now? Most are watching from their couchesand Bully thinks AEWs current format tests patience.
Even though Full Gear took place in front of a hot Newark crowd, Bully says theres only so much adrenaline fans can realistically maintain. His advice to AEW? Trim the fat.
Bully pointed out that four-hour events like concerts and football games can keep attention without wearing fans downbut five hours of wrestling? Thats pushing it, even for the diehards.
AEW has built a reputation for loading up its pay-per-view cards with dream matches and nonstop action, but Bullys critique is a reminder that more isnt always better.
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