WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray recently shared his thoughts on why he believes WWE doesn’t need a third all-female Evolution pay-per-view event. Following the lukewarm reception and lower-than-expected ticket sales of Evolution 2, which nevertheless featured notable moments like Naomi cashing in her Money in the Bank contract to win the WWE Women’s World Championship, Ray expressed his view on the show during an interview on “Busted Open.” He felt that the buildup to Evolution 2 lacked the intensity and hype typical of a major Saturday night main event, which may have contributed to the event not generating significant buzz.
Ray also praised the women’s wrestling scene outside WWE, including performances from ROH’s Athena and Thunder Rosa, as well as AEW’s Toni Storm and Mercedes Moné, highlighting his respect for female wrestlers across different promotions. Given that Evolution 2 marked the possibly final installment of the series, Ray argues that women’s wrestling should no longer be separated into its own special events. Instead, he believes women deserve equal representation alongside men in regular shows, segments, and main event matches, emphasizing that female wrestlers belong in all aspects of wrestling programming.
Fan Take: This discussion is important for WWE fans because it challenges the idea of segregating women’s wrestling into niche events, advocating for true equality in the sport. If WWE fully integrates women into its main storylines and shows, it could elevate the status of female wrestlers and attract a broader audience, helping to evolve wrestling as a whole.
