ECW Legend Says WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Felt Like a Giant Infomercial

WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray recently shared his thoughts on the December 14, 2024, edition of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, describing it as feeling like a “giant infomercial” while still appreciating its approach.

During a recent episode of Busted Open Radio, wrestling legend Bully Ray weighed in on WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event. While discussing the event, he remarked that the show seemed more like an infomercial than a traditional wrestling broadcast. He explained, “As I watched Saturday Night’s Main Event, I noticed a lot of different aspects of just what was going on in the ring with the wrestling… 54 percent of the show was packages, promos, ads, and all that stuff.”

Balancing Promos with Wrestling

Bully Ray clarified that his remarks weren’t a criticism of WWE’s overall effort but an observation of the show’s structure. He pointed out that the balance leaned heavily on video packages, promos, and advertisements. Despite this, he believed WWE delivered enough in-ring action to keep various segments of their audience engaged.

He noted, “They gave the fan just enough. They gave the live audience enough. They gave you at home enough if you were sitting home with your kids — it was a good, friendly show.” This approach seemed more focused on attracting new fans and introducing them to the WWE product.

A Strategy for New Audiences

According to Bully Ray, the show’s format catered more to casual viewers than die-hard wrestling fans. He said, “In my eyes, I felt it was like an infomercial… ‘Here’s who we are, this is what we do, this is the product that we offer, here’s our characters.’” This strategy may help WWE reach broader audiences ahead of their move to Netflix in 2025.

Mixed Reactions from Fans

Bully Ray’s comments sparked debate among WWE fans. While some agreed that the show lacked in-ring action, others appreciated WWE’s effort to present a well-rounded product for a wider audience. As WWE continues to evolve, this approach might become more common.