Cody Rhodes' DILEMMA + CM Punk's Injury a Blessing in Disguise? | Busted Open

Bully Ray thinks there is a deeper story between Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes that warrants the main event spot at WrestleMania. Also, Bully believes CM Punk’s injury could be a blessing in disguise, leading to a WrestleMania showdown with Drew McIntyre in 2025.
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[@jaybeezzy1387]

Wow when Bully is talking and i close my eyes i would swear its actually Paul Hayman 😂😂

[@nothingfancy4024]

I was hoping he would say my tribal chief just once! 😅😅

[@robinson01902]

Bully does not sound like Paul Heyman, that is my opinion.

[@aryan0111]

exactly, very similar sounding pitch and way of talking

[@Just7-mz4ul]

Na na na nope it's not 😂

[@jamesprez7296]

Tommy said it and got the point of this segment perfectly. Bully's wrong.

[@LilDakalo]

Yup

[@tommymcdougall6563]

Seth's title is not the one Dusty was chasing. It was created 6 months ago. It isn't even referred to as the same title. Good lord.

[@obrianthomas3661]

We know Seth is saying from a work horse perspective

[@illtakeyobitch]

Toy store belt

[@tommymcdougall6563]

@obrianthomas3661 I'm not talking about that Seth was saying. I'm talking about what Bubba was saying.

[@LilDakalo]

And dusty won the original big gold belt

[@danielgoodman674]

It’s the world heavyweight title

[@ACParker13]

Choosing Roman makes more sense for a baby face Cody, in kayfabe. Cody has already beaten Seth, so a babyface would challenge the guy who he hasn’t beat yet, and lost to last year at Mania. Seth’s argument can also be used against him, as Cody would want to take the championship away from a “cheater that doesn’t travel the roads and defend the title”, etc. All signs point to Roman being the choice for Cody.

[@publicneucence]

If he chooses Roman he's not gonna beat him there not gonna have Roman lose to cody cause they want rock vs Roman to be for the title

[@brodssn]

@@publicneucencethey aren’t doing Rock vs Roman. Rock already confirmed that on Sportcenter but people who have nostalgia like you don’t want to listen lol. Same people thought he’d win the rumble and Cody would face Punk. HHH plays you people like fiddles lol.

[@Jackholiday1025]

Is there anyone who actually thinks cody will chose Seth ? Obviously cody is going to choose Roman but it was a good promo from Seth and this makes a good storyline to keep them busy for the next couple of weeks.

[@Jackholiday1025]

@@publicneucenceRoman vs rock isn’t about the title, it doesn’t need the title and if anything the title hurts the match because it made it more predictable that Roman would win.

[@publicneucence]

@brodssn there is going to be a rock vs roman hence why rock teased it on day 1

[@MrN0Fac3]

The problem with Bully's argument is that he is completely negating the bigger picture. In order to truly be the man, he has to take the company's championship from the face of WWE, which isn't Seth. Roman is the face and the company's champion. Also, if the company wants to move forward and from Vince McMahon, then they have to dethrone Roman via Cody. The fact is, Roman represents the old regime with Vince McMahon attached to him and that title. I respect what he said and everything Seth has accomplished, but he isn't the WWE champion. The other reality that has not been said is that Cody's run has surpassed Seth's and without a championship. So yes, Seth needs the match and win more so than Cody needs him.

[@neilolive112]

Or, he's just an idiot and every opinion he has is notoriously idiotic and stupid

[@jeromebass7878]

Seth vs Cody 4 🔥

[@Anon-dw1yw]

W take. This is completely right. Also Cody's character would try to do the thing he failed at. If he just wanted gold he could have done it at any point this year

[@jeromebass7878]

@@Anon-dw1yw Cody will do it 4 Dusty & defeat Seth @ mania

[@nowaif9144]

@@jeromebass7878 Why would Cody want to beat a weakend Seth when he already whooped his bum 3 times in a row? As a Babyface it woudnt work.

[@WillS724]

Cody beating Roman means so much more than the title. Beating Roman streak is just as impressive

[@redrick8900]

It would be if there weren't three championships in that company.

[@WillS724]

@@redrick8900 very true

[@rileyk5228]

Yup. And still having the word undisputed in the title name lol

[@redrick8900]

@@rileyk5228 I'm reminded of the great Mick Foley promo on the eve of consolidating the WWF and WCW belts, "If you don't have a belt here there is seriously something wrong with your career."

[@DTHRILLS.DANIEL.THRILLRIDETV]

He doesn't deserve it

[@nayab1841]

I think Bully, to your point, from a narrative standpoint Cody-Roman is personal, its not just the loss. It became very very personal when Roman told Cody he did not exist in his father's eyes. He told him he runs away whenever the going gets tough. Roman is the son Dusty wanted, that's the narrative. The beauty in the product is that even a Seth-Cody matchup is compelling. Hell a week ago, we were hyped for a Punk-Cody main event. This company is hitting on all cylinders and as a fan its great.

[@Just7-mz4ul]

So tell me what happen if if roman retain in wrestlmania again what happened to cody story then and cody will turn heel?

[@WweJth]

I thought the same thing about Punk's injury being a blessing in disguise. Because the fact was he was not ready in-ring shape wise. Didn't work enough going into the Rumble, got blown up during the rumble. And injuries often occur when you push yourself too hard when you're fatigued. Seeing what happened made me wonder if Punk would have even been capable of going 25-30 minutes at Mania with Rollins. The injury may allow him to rehab, get in great in-ring shape and be good to go when he returns.

[@michaelmartinez3893]

And maybe next year he'll get the definitive main event and headline night 2 of Mania? I agree could be a blessing in disguise

[@lo4tr]

@@michaelmartinez3893 From what it's looking, next year is going to be the setup for Rock vs Roman for the 'Head of the Table'... which would end up main event of night two. I don't think there is a good chance for Punk to get a night two main event until 2026 at the earliest.

[@redrick8900]

@@michaelmartinez3893 He won't last a year.

[@Zero-is-infinite]

Like my mentor would say, every delay is in our favor

[@ShawnSmith-tm4yb]

Bully, the story is Cody gaining that WWE Championship, not the new world heavyweight championship. Dusty held that WWE Championship up high at Madison Square Garden in 1977! But it was taken away from him. Cody wants to win that for his father, and once he does that, he would have finally finished the story!

[@SS-tg8lf]

No that was the Nwa title which then became the world heavyweight championship in WCW when Dusty was there and then it was taken to WWE in 2001. 👍 The Rhodes family legacy is with the world heavyweight title. Not the WWE title. NONE of them have any connections to the WWE title.

[@bparksshorts607]

@@SS-tg8lfYou’re wrong. It was the WWF title. Dusty held the NWA title and the world heavyweight title.

[@bparksshorts607]

@@SS-tg8lfThat’s the story is getting a title his dad never held lol

[@SS-tg8lf]

@@bparksshorts607 No it's not. The story is him getting the title his father was screwed out of all those years ago. 👍 Which is currently the world heavyweight championship. It literally has NOTHING to do with the WWE title.

[@nickster1135]

Rikishi and umaga sniffed the belt also

[@dcuniverse793]

We want Cody and Roman... Bully .... What are you talking about???

[@dravvan]

No one wants roman, so he can just win again and waste another wrestlemania.

[@yourfavoriteentertainment]

​@@dravvanHow would that be a waste? Seems like people don't want Roman because of ADD. Just because he's had the title for years. Why is that a bad thing, though?

[@BaldingSince1999]

Because hes afk farming wwe like brock did. At least brock was a LEGIT final boss irl so it made sense. Roman has 2 family members who keep pulling the ref out of the ring.... boring and predictable at this point. ​@@yourfavoriteentertainment

[@Probblems]

@@BaldingSince1999😭😭😭

[@rileyk5228]

​@BaldingSince1999 what a genus goddamn analogy. Fucking Bravo sir! 😅😅😅

[@chrisgonzalez8909]

I want Cody to turn the WWE championship to the work horse title as it should be. Have the premier title on the premier guy in the premier company.

[@adamshifflett4806]

Cody is the premier guy now, that’s the point

[@chrisgonzalez8909]

​@@adamshifflett4806reread my comment.

[@timkruse9912]

it will diminish the belt more by defending it weekly smh, this is a different time period, only shoukd defend it on ppvs

[@taylamayde]

you mean 2 titles im sorry 3 belts. nall forget that work horse stuff. mike tyson didnt defend his title every other week or month brady and maholmes dont play in the super bowl more than once a year. theres alot of great wrestlers right now but he is shoulders above them

[@chrisgonzalez8909]

​@@timkruse9912Bruno defended over 350 times, Hogan defended over 350 times. Roman has defended like 30 times. You know what people are upset about? Roman being a part time champion. His title reign will forever be questioned because of the AMOUNT of times he defended the belt.

[@whyareyoureadingthiis886]

There is no one who wants to see Cody vs Seth at Mania. There is no “Dilemma.” That title that Rollins has doesn’t even sniff the same value that Roman’s has. Cody is 3-0 against him, where is the intrigue in terms of who will win? Bully tries way too hard to justify and hype up shit storyline possibilities.

[@sithhunter126]

Tell us all how much you don't know about wrestling/story telling without telling us how much you don't know.

[@jeromebass7878]

Speak 4 your Self 🙏 we get Seth vs Cody #4 @ mania

[@bonillam1]

That title that Seth has is where all the history is at study up on your wrestling.

[@publicneucence]

If cody chooses Roman he's not going to win Roman will win cause they want rock vs Roman to be for the title

[@TheSophisticatedSavage]

​@jeromebass7878 no, it's hot garbage. Cody vs Roman is 🔥 Picking the guy who's 0-3 clean against the guy who's 1-0 dirty makes zero sense. Cody is going to pick an "easier" fight? What's that do with Roman? It has Roman sitting clean with a last minute opponent and ZERO build. Cody beating Roman matters. Dustin is a free agent before Mania. He can hold off Solo. Jey can take care of Jimmy. Leaves a clean 1v1 and Cody gets the W

[@ThePwest17]

Hey guys. Have always loved the podcast. I’m 53 and enjoy people and wrestlers and have done this like Tommy, bully and Mark. Y’all’s input is so much more important than podcast “journalists” that “think” they know better. Look forward to this every time y’all put one out.

[@samblustein1918]

Seth has the title Dusty already held. Roman is holding the title that was taken from Dusty. Cody has said this before. Y’all covered it. It’s not about the title that dusty had. It’s about the title that was taken from him, that eluded Dustin, and Cody is the last chance to bring that title to the Rhodes family. No one wants to fuckin see Seth vs Cody again

[@LilDakalo]

Pure Ignorance. Great tag team wrestler but now he got me thinking he was just winging it his whole career. No way he doesn't know about this fact for real😂

[@Sahil-pc2kr]

When Punk returns, I hope we get The Summer of Punk and Road to WrestleMania that Punk deserved back in 2011/12. Fingers crossed he's able to stay injury-free.

[@lo4tr]

From what it's looking, Punk never completely recovered from everything at AEW. He injured himself twice before getting sacked and then popped into WWE to go straight into the Rumble. Getting tossed around over the ropes in a chaotic match is not the best start back, especially when all of it was gearing towards the one thing Punk was desperate for since 2012.

[@redrick8900]

What he deserves is to be blackballed from the business.

[@lonerunner89]

If Punk doesn't get hurt again like he has ever since he returned to aew several years ago. The man is physically fragile as all hell. He needs to hit the gym more.

[@djsource356]

What about Damien priest and that brief case. So now that case is useless or why have money in bank? What are your thoughts?

[@GDavis49]

Good question

[@Just7-mz4ul]

Yes bet Seth vs cm? In Wrestlmania then priest cash in like Seth did in wrestlmania remembered

[@TheGreatestBabyFace]

You could sell the Brooklyn bridge to bubba with Seth’s promo.

[@LasVegasSlabs]

Solo Sikoa will turn on Roman in the End and Spike him to lose the title against Cody Rhodes I think that’s what him interfering so often will lead too since it’s a story than it’ll be a Solo vs Roman rivalry

[@joenelsaracho4836]

Then make solo align with rock And make paul heyman a manager for bron breaker

[@eqqalizer]

what a great podcast. I was hanging on every word of you guys... keep up the good work

[@Supreme_Valentine]

I have an odd feeling that we are gonna get Roman vs Cody at night 2 of WM40 and Seth vs Sami vs Drew in a triple threat match on night one to maintain the triple threat tradition of a Triple Threat main eventing or being a main event on an anniversary WrestleMania like 20, 25, 30, and 35 all had Triple threat title matches that were main events of the card. But, Gunther vs Rollins would be 100% acceptable as well.

[@TheGreatestBabyFace]

Huge problem with bully’s take is Seth gives out championship opportunities like candy. Why would Cody waste his Rumble win on Seth. When you could challenge Seth for the title at EC? 😂😂😂

[@dcuniverse793]

Bully what are you talking about seth and cody

[@jeromebass7878]

Seth vs Cody #4 @ mania 🔥

[@fugetaboutit2050]

Bully just kind of rambles

[@danielsims916]

@@fugetaboutit2050but he is making sense. Cody/roman has no story.

[@user-iy5xp4tp8d]

@@danielsims916 Cap

[@jordanpeters5267]

​@@fugetaboutit2050it may be rambling but bully is spitting facts

[@jonsnow-targaryen2071]

The promo I need this Friday on Smackdown: Cody says he heard Seth out. Compared the 2 situations. Acknowledges that defeating not only Roman but the Bloodline is an impossible feat to climb and being a workhorse WHC is appealing. Right before he accepts to Seth’s proposal RANDY ORTON’S music hits. And he gives him his Mickey speech. Even tho Randy lost to Roman and wants another shot at him. He admits Cody needs to finish the story cuz if he doesn’t he’s going to regret it for the rest of his life. And HE CAN DO IT!!!! He gives Cody his confidence and his mission back. He challenges Roman and will finish the damn story!!!!

[@cybershadow2484]

And then cody loses again lol

[@jonsnow-targaryen2071]

@@cybershadow2484 he’s going to WIN

[@Just7-mz4ul]

​@@jonsnow-targaryen2071yes roman 😂😂

[@ektran4205]

roman is a multi generational superstar seth is not

[@thatkingbk]

Bully's example where he stated that Seth should have said, "I need to beat you" was absolutely FIRE! It gave me flashbacks to when Stone and the Rock were feuding going into WM and the Rock was champion, Stone Cold said that exact same thing. That would have given me goosebumps in Seth said it. I want Cody v Seth at WM so Reigns can beat Hogan's record. Can't bring him this far just to not take advantage.

[@breakdown461]

I think Cody has mentioned more than once how the loss affected him. They had the stare down a few months ago which felt epic. I believe the best possible way to build up the challenger for a return bout is to not let him and the champion touch or meet. Just little glances here and there until eventually they go at it.

[@kevingrace945]

great conversation and thoughts

[@tharukaepaarachchi814]

Yeah the promo from Punk was incredible and style he said about he's friend and the Drew coming out and saying what he said was insane and it was funny when he said he slept like a baby😂

[@kemurajohn1249]

Bully Ray obviously forgot about "Roman Reigns was the son he always wanted" Cody's story with Roman is more than just about the Mania match last year

[@markodagoat341]

Dave is Back!!!!!!

[@tharukaepaarachchi814]

Cody and Roman comes to face this Friday. So excited for Smackdown.

[@jeromebass7878]

Cody vs Seth # 4 🔥 @ mania P.s. Tribal chief is gonna smash him Friday but he will do it 4 Dusty @ mania against Seth

[@joeburnett6116]

I feel like they do the stomp because it gives you leeway storywise if rehab runs long, AND an automatic reason for the feud when he returns.

[@ChrisFeist76]

I hope they put Punk on one of the announce teams for his time off from injury. He is excellent on the mic and was great the last time they had him at the announce table in his previous run with WWE.

[@L.m.CeeTee]

Too much exposure. Maybe at an important PLE. Every Week would take the shine off him.

[@Just7-mz4ul]

The injury is real or not if not then he's in elimination chamber and wrestlmania Seth vs cm

[@lilkenreactions2792]

Greatest 30 wrestlers of all time 1. Hulk Hogan (put wwe on map. Draw as a baby face and heal. Greatest faction NWO change wrestling land scape moving into the more realty attitude era) 2. Stone Cold (hottest wrestler peak it all time) 3. John cena (carry wwe for a long period of time over a decade) 4. The Rock (most popular wrestle alive , people champ, Best at controlling the crowd) 5. Bruno Samantino( longest wwe championship reign, sold of Madison square garden multiple times) 6. Ric Flair (greatest world champion of champion period of all time, work horse and long career) 7. The Undertaker (greatest character/wrestlemania streak, larger than life figure, leader that is respected by everyone) 8. Shawn Micheal (greatest wrestler in the ring of all time, the show stopper) 9. Bret Hart (greatest technical wrestle at his time) 10. Roman Reigns (biggest wrestle in wwe right now, breaking records) 11. Brock Lesnar(most dominant wrestle ever, best rookie year, beat all the greats) 12. Randy Savage (most unique charisma) 13. Triple H (greatest heal, great worker and promo and seller) 14. Eddie Guerrero (best worker, one of the most beloved wrestler of all time, good at playing heal and baby face) 15. Kurt Angle (greatest technical wrestle at his time, technical machine and the first and only true gold medal Olympic real wrestler) 16. Randy Ortan (full package, can make anything look easy with one of the greatest iconic finisher) 17. Ultimate warrior (greatest energy one of the best entrance to the ring) 18. Sting (the icon, mystique) 19. Andre The Giant (larger than life figure, one of the biggest wrestler of all time, well respected, the attraction) 20. CM Punk (most authentic and prolific wrestler great on her mic, make everything feels real) 21. Goldberg (greatest streak, and most dominant wrestler in wcw) 22. Batista (best physique, the animal) 23. Chris Jericho (best reinvention wrestler) 24. Edge (most championship) 25. Mick Foley (greatest hardcore wrestler biggest risk taker, multiple in ready characters /faces of foley 26. Dusty Rhodes (best mic talker, the definition of American dream not built like a wrestler but become one of the Greg all time) 27. Rey Masterio (greatest mask wrestler of all time, greatest little man, break barriers) 28. AJ styles (become a champion all over the world every where he go and one of the best wrestlers in the world right igh now and of his time) 29. Daniel Bryan (wrestler with the biggest movement the yes movement, one of the best wrestler of his time, fan favorite) 30. Haley Race (one of the most important wrestler of all time)

[@TL2354]

You need a life

[@sageaizen6837]

Randy at 16 ?? Roman at 10 ? Roman the part timer you need to switch them up

[@joshuablakely4068]

I agree

[@vishalramadhin1261]

​@@sageaizen6837i dont think it is in order

[@redrick8900]

If Andre isn't #1 you aren't to be taken seriously.

[@x4486xx]

Talk about Vince McMahon and Johnny L already!!!!

[@sdd619]

I don't think they are ignoring it. They are just waiting for more information to break. The worst thing is something breaks. Everyone loses their mind. Then more reports come out that can backfire. Remember this show is on Radio. So fact checking is very important.

[@cobrakaicrew84]

Great show guys 👏👏👏

[@jesusabueno1701]

I will say this, Seth's promo made me ponder. This was great storytelling and polar opposite of what roman has done.

[@michaelmartinez3893]

Same here. But, I still want Cody to beat Roman at Mania.

[@SS-tg8lf]

​@@michaelmartinez3893 It's not going to happen, the bloodline is still IN TACT. Not only that but after Wrestlemamia 40 they'll only be about around 170-180 days before Reigns breaks Hogan's record . If you actually want good for Cody DON'T send him into Wrestlelamia to lose again, let him face Seth and let's see how Cody is as champion

[@jamesludeman20]

I remember a promo of Austin and Rock before WM17. Austin told Rock, “I need to beat you Rock, I need it more than anything that you could imagine.” I agree with Bully that Seth showing desperation towards this match would have made a solid promo even better.

[@d.Barbour_80sbabybut_loveda90s]

Thank you KZbin algorithm for sending me this show to me a few months ago. I love these guy take on the todays wrestling

[@lindenstromberg6859]

Punk doing the Cinderella Man story might be a great way to push into Wrestlemania 41. For those unfamiliar, it's a real life boxing story, but I'm most interested in the dramatized retelling by Ron Howard starring Russell Crowe as Great Depression era boxer James J Braddock. He was an older boxer who was one of the best, but fell into a slump after suffering multiple injuries. Because of the losses and desperate times, he had to back out of the industry for a while, working the docks instead to make some money. However, during his time on the docks, he strengthened his arm from its injury, and came back. He mixed it up at the bottom (where he was) and won quickly, then worked his way up through the card, eventually landing a championship bout with the younger, faster, larger Max Baer, who had two opponents die as a result of injuries sustained in the matches against him. People were worried Braddock was going to be the third death, and after a hard fought battle, won the championship.

[@theghettopreacher]

Dang. I agree with Bully. ❤️👍🏼

[@JinxBillionz]

As much as I want it to be Cody vs Roman. I think it might Be Judgement day vs The Bloodline at Mania. The two biggest factions vs each other because they haven't "broke" that deal Rhea started. Remember Rhea started a deal with them a long time ago. They haven't crossed paths yet. It's all gonna happen at mania. It will be Roman vs McIntyre at mania. Romans gonna end up losing the title the same way he's been winning it. Interference. Damien Priest cashes in, takes McIntyre's moment, pins McIntyre and is your new WWE Champion. Gives Roman an out of never getting pinned. Then at backlash that's when you get the bloodline vs the judgement day. That's when the bloodline debuts their newest girl member, Ava (which Paul Heyman was seen talking to) and takes out Rhea, causes a distraction for judgement day and The Bloodline win. Continuing the story some more. That is what I think is best, and will happen.

[@glex5697]

Is busted open going to talk about mcmahon or have they already and i missed it?

[@batmoebiel]

They did on Saturday's show

[@kmac23va]

The whole point of winning the Rumble was it's the only way Cody could get to Roman, given they're on separate brands. I thought they'd trade Cody when Jey Uso came over, when that didn't happen it almost guaranteed this result. Plus the WWE title is the one that Cody wanted, and that's merged with the Universal title now. I'd love for Cody to win it and then just declare it the WWE title again, with a modern Winged Eagle look, and while I know the old Winged Eagle said "WWF World Heavyweight Champion" the new one can omit the words that would make it similar to Seth's title (like the 1998-2002 version did). Of course I still think there should be one World champ, and the IC/US titles are the top brand titles...you could make a case for women's IC/US titles with a single WWE World Women's champ too.

[@thesaltnation5570]

Funny how u guys are not talking about vince at all?? Hmmm 🤔 interesting!

[@Just7-mz4ul]

Who? 😂

[@christwithken]

Seth's comment about the Universal championship being like a Hogan title or a title that you politic your way to get kinda came across as him burying Roman and the title. And his speech convincing Cody to challenge him instead made him appear desperate and self aware of his standing being below Roman, and it just didn't give me the vibe of a champion. Come on guys, the champion needing to prove himself by beating a non-champion? It's as if he saw Cody as a human belt, and subconsciously acknowledged that both Cody and Roman are bigger stars than he is. Oh boy does that shiny world title never looked more like a prop than it did on Monday lol.

[@dfloriza]

I will say - Drew's angle with CM Punk has not only elevated his character, but it's gotten the vocal keyboard warriors that hate CM Punk to become invested in Drew. He's won over some people, and it's incredible for Drew right now.

[@savior_1]

Yes man! Bully is what i been saying so long to people, cody didnt go through anything last year ,his Feuds were so hollow and had no story to them he just kept winning.

[@ryanlindemuth9770]

The only problem with bubbas take, the Rhodes name is already on the world title lineage.. the "end of the story" is putting the Rhodes name on the WWE championship

[@EvilGeniusRANIK]

WWE hears Busted Open 100%. The following Monday, Seth said EVERYTHING that Bubbah suggested and Drew wore a shirt to remind people what he did to Punk.

[@MarvelousM1225]

That story is coming this Friday Bully I promise but I do think there’s room for what Bully wants aswell down the road in a unification match or a smack down vs raw when Seth is 100% This Pod cast is dope you guys look at it as fans and as professionals that have been in the game at that level thanks dudes

[@Sahil-pc2kr]

The psychology of a world champion (Seth) begging the RR winner (Cody) for a WM match is bloody bizarre. It pretty much reaffirms that Seth is the secondary champion. And Bully is kinda right about Cody v Roman. There's no fat on the bone. This road to WM will just be a rehash of WM39. If Punk never got injured, I would have had him win the EC and set up a 3 way with Roman and Cody. The dynamics of this feud would have been infinitely better.

[@wonipowa7542]

Yes...that was such a pick me promo. Yea it was a passionate argument but it had too much of a vibe of that girl you don't want who won't leave you alone, or the guy that won't stop pestering you for a date. Cody's face looked like "I'm not feeling you like that..."

[@bparksshorts607]

The story is the fact that it’s the WWE championship. It has nothing to do with Roman. But it’s literally a long term story. They crossed paths on Smackdown in October, what was that for?

[@shanevick6845]

Seems to me like they’re delaying Cody’s decision to see if Roman/Rock is going to happen.

[@yeahdonaldgaming3348]

First off, this is one of the best pro wrestling podcasts around. Second, Thank you Bully for calling out these cowards that are happy Punk got hurt. They just can’t get over their hate for a guy who refuses to be a fake. Punk is one of the real ones, it’s a shame people can’t see that. Also I agree with Bully’s take on Drew. The physicality ruined the moment. That could’ve been a great promo exchange. They just watered down Drew to look like a boring heel.

[@Enzo-tg8uo]

It’s a blessing in disguise for Drew McIntyre. Pretty much any chances of him winning a Title at mania in front of fans has now been put on the table.

[@josephhenry3842]

Seths title doesnt mean anything! Roman has the title that matters

[@gabb815]

Billy Ray take is on point. Seth should’ve said all of that. “I have defended and beat every superstar in the Wwe….. Except you…

[@retrokid562]

The only thing we've had since Cody loss to Roman was when Cody and Jey were on Smackdown defending their Tag Team Championships, and then they had the stare down between the two.

[@jordant96740]

Professional wrestling is not about wins and loses, its about the stories.

[@brenndoncopeland3213]

Tis was bye far the best podcast yet.. on point fellas!! The Wrestling God's are for REAL!!

[@rileyk5228]

Roman isn't his end goal. His story is being champ. That's it. It doesn't matter. If Orton wins it in 3 weeks out of the blue, then his story is randy. Or Cena. Or anyone

[@Brent_P]

I really hope that Seth and Cody listen to this clip or entire podcast.

[@somgandachonco7278]

Bully is just trying to be different. Seth's promo was great, but there is more story with Cody and Roman. They've been telling it all year

[@UnboxNBoxing]

Nah it makes much more sense for him to go after Roman. Then he can turn the belt that his father wanted into the work horse belt while making his father proud. Plus roman is the big dog with the streak it would be a bigger accomplishment. Plus since when does the champ beg the wimner for a match? Thats kinda crazy

[@Amybarton7]

I agree with Bully. Roman and Cody need more to the story to make it worth the emotion for me. They need to end the story with two at Madison Square Garden.

[@ShadowEliteHD]

You know Seth and WWE did a great job selling Seth vs Cody when theres a discussion like this happening. But like last years Mania the simple answer is the best answer: Cody beating Roman. Anything else is just for build up so we can watch Raw and Smackdown each week until we get there. Which its WWE's job to keep us watching and guessing

[@joshuadatwilldo3170]

I think I wanted Roman & Cody but, now it's feeling like I'm going the other way because, Bully's point of view it's very true it's gives credit to Seth's title an why more promising than a sitting title

[@Just7-mz4ul]

Don't compare titles I know what r u trying to say roman doing he's job and Seth is doing he's job and it's called storytelling

[@NarutoExplained]

Bully is right. Say Cody goes to challenge Seth...WWE is focused on rewriting the history books, there has NEVER been a 3x rumble winner. Cody winning the rumble again and beating Roman at 41 when he would tie Hogan's title defense at mania record in a reign and stop him from breaking it, that's a bigger story. Like Bully Ray said, there's more story with Seth right now. The Roman vs Cody thing feels forced right now. Oooh they had the staredown at smackdown...the build to the rematch has been cheeks.

[@rafaellaureano4350]

My new favorite podcast

[@GryHen-pg9iy]

Gunther needs to be put in that open top spot immediately

[@MBFModernHomesteading]

I could care less to see Seth vs Cody at mania.

[@linkinboss2]

I'm thinking with the whole Vince Debacle, the rock might be off the table for WM as he works with the company execs to stabilize the company's image. If that's the case, then Roman has to go against Cody. I don't see them putting Gunther against Roman unless they plan to keep extending that reign to oblivion.

[@DahcipheR]

If we're getting specific here, Roman didn't win clean, The Bloodline robbed Cody of his victory. Not only is that title historically linked to Dusty's attempts, it makes a lot more sense for Cody to want revenge based on the matches finish alone. The book was never closed at Mania and The Bloodline (a key piece for Roman) has now been fractured with time and hubris.

[@breakingdan]

I think most people definitely want Cody Vs Roman but man Bully made a hell of an argument for Rollins. But this was completely from the perspective of Rollins rather than Cody. Rollins needs Cody at Mania more than the opposite. What happens if Rollins doesn’t even make it to Mania? I honestly thought he was going to vacate the title when he made the announcement of his injury. I thought it would be a great transition for another tournament for that vacant championship. I was thinking LA Knight Vs Gunther for it. Or knight beats Gunther at EC and then Gunther wins the Heavyweight title at Mania. But I suppose Rollins will hold onto it even while injured.

[@dcuniverse793]

We want part 2 now Dave

[@AbigBlackcat]

the wrestling gods are responsible, Bully? Are you saying we gotta gotta have a word with JBL? But in all seriousness, truly feeling for Punk here. hoping him a speedy recovery!

[@Eminem200183]

The Cody/Seth Segment from this past Monday Night RAW was good and can make the argument. However, the Cody/Roman Rematch makes more sense. Because we’re seeing the ending of the Bloodline. Solo Sikoa will turn on his cousin on Night 2

[@tharukaepaarachchi814]

WTF is Bully talking about? Seth is holding a world title which was created 7 months ago and my mind it's like a super intercontinental championship.Yes Seth has done great work with the title but does it even come close to what Roman has done with the championship and the while bloodline story and also the history the WWE Championship has? No. If Cody is the next face of the company does he become the the guy by beating Roman or Seth? It's clearly Roman and this promo by Seth we just to make time till Elimination Chamber to choose Seth's challenger 😊

[@ShabzPlaysFifa]

Never thought I’d hear Bubba say ‘there’s too much physicality’ in my lifetime 😂

[@marblerefresh9777]

Bully we need you for creative. Your ideas 💡 are great and I have been watching wrestling since the 80s.

[@RoyTrueblood]

Cody needs to go after roman all cody has to do is agree with everything seth said and tell seth he needs to take the title from roman so fans see the belt every week and ask seth to help him keep the bloodline out of the way

[@sagneekchakraborty9275]

people talking about work horse title this and that none of this matters when you have a choice between a 8 month champion and a 3.5 years champion who is undefeated in singles competition since late 2019 the choice is simple. One will grant you opening match of night 1 and other will give the main event of night 2 . Where will you finish the story. Against world champion or against undisputed wwe universal champion. Against a man who has never main evented or against someone who main evented 7 times.

[@griffmendez]

There has definitely been the build toward Cody/Roman II. When Cody/Jey won the tag titles, and allowed Cody to be on Smackdown, we had the face-to-face with Roman, and then Roman had Jimmy show up on the very next Raw, to cost Cody/Jey the tag titles, to keep Cody away from Roman. Cody now has his chance to get back to Roman. After everything Roman has done to keep him away. Heyman's post-Mania promo promised to never give Cody his rematch. He now has the chance to get that rematch.

[@ektran4205]

cody was injured at the time

[@jack9835]

Why did the video just cut out at the end while tommy was mid sentence lmao

[@user-ip7bp2rt3o]

saying a man getting hurt is a blessing is next level crazy

[@addidaswguy]

Man I cant wait for the next episode ahhhhh

[@user-kf7cg2fm6f]

No the big story is how 3 quarters of an entire wrestling company knew about a women getting abused by the boss and not only did nothing but laughed about it. Should we support these type of people??

[@Chp_Skillz]

Man I love this fucking show you guess make great points. Wow 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BUStedLosAngeles]

The problem, even more so than the fact that Cody beat him 3 times and with a torn pec, is that Seth is hurt, and the entire WWE universe is aware of it. So, beating Seth is a shortcut and a heel move. He has to fight the hated champion and turn both championships into worker championships.

[@user-hw6to4po6i]

I agree with Seth. Technically dusty won the wwe championship, as the NWA (which was associated with wwwf at the time). The first championship was the world heavyweight championship which technically was held by Dusty. Because it was later called the wwe championship in 1998. So that world title today resembles similarities to the original NWA world heavyweight championship, the first title dusty won. So it’s best for Rollins vs Seth, as your telling the story of dusty Rhodes. Dusty technically won the wwe championship, that was really known as the world heavyweight championship. So it makes more sense for Cody vs Rollins. Why not Cody win the world heavyweight championship, and be known the world heavyweight champion, just as his father did back in NWA.

[@RomanBurger24]

Seth vs. Gunther is in more demand than Seth vs. Cody atm. Imo

[@SirRobert69]

On the subject of move names, the Glasgow kiss is a bettter name for the kick and the claymore is a better name for the headbutt

[@tomsimmons7673]

Owen 3:16 is my all time favorite wrestling shirt.

[@BrettJ2010]

So i do have to ask, why havent you guys covered the Vince Mcmahon story?

[@Just7-mz4ul]

He did something good for himself that's by no one wanna talk about 😂

[@herchellejacobs7458]

That line was cold from Drew ngl

[@jgjgrner4647]

I was there bully is exactly right about drew and punk it was my first raw in years and I was frozen... Was so excited to see punk and didn't even get a video or pic. It was awesome sucks so bad he's hurt.

[@adamamato4740]

At the press conference on Thursday, The Rock should come out and say, the reason Cody said he wasn't coming for you at WM... is cause on Night 1its going to be Rhodes VS Rollins for the World Title & Roman VS Rock for the WWE title all on Night 1... and the winners will main event Night 2, winner takes all... in other words Cody said he's not going to face Reigns at WM cause he expects Rock to win...this solves everything from every angle and adds a 3rd Main Event match... book it! The show on Sunday night should end with Cody finishing the story! If that was ever the original intention... unless they always planned on having Roman beat Hogan's record which comes due in September?

[@Omar-my9ot]

All three of these guys were born in 1971, Tommy Dreamer was born first, then Bully Ray, and last, but not least, Dave LaGreca (yet Dave looks like the oldest).

[@JaredLand]

Tommy Dreamer is doing awesome work over on TNA

[@danielsims916]

Bully made so many valid points and arguments. Cody hasn’t really said anything about Roman all year and other than that one interaction in October, Cody stayed on raw. Now have Cody went to smack down when jey got traded to raw then it would’ve made more sense . If Cody wins it at mania , it would feel more forced because they’re pushing a narrative, Cody winning it last year would’ve been more organic.

[@Double0Inside]

Bully has heard seths promo and misinterpreted it and ended up all confused. The title seth has has nothing to do with Dusty and Codys main story. Seth said the title he has is a work horse title and the kind of title dusty would rather win out of the two. BUT the title Roman has is the same title that was actually taken from dustys hands in the garden all those years ago. Codys story is 1. About winning the WWE Title (romans belt) and 2. Beating roman because of what happened last yr. Anyone who thinks differently is confused and missing the obvious.