As for Bully Ray, he felt the match didn’t live up to its Tribal Combat stipulation, instead coming off across more as a glorified No Disqualification match with a special name. As for what he would’ve done to improve the situation, Bully offered numerous suggestions, perhaps the most interesting being the presence of an Elder, or another member of the Fatu/Anoa’i family, making a ringside appearance.

“If there was one Elder there that night at ringside … could you imagine if Rikishi was sitting at ringside and had been sent there by the Elders to make sure that Tribal Combat was upheld and respected?” Bully said. “But then when the match went the way it was, and the Tribal Combat was not upheld and respected, we would’ve seen Rikishi stand up and shake head his head in disapproval, and walk away. I’m getting goosebumps right now, guys, because I know that idea is a good idea. It would’ve added another layer to this, where now, where is Rikishi going? He’s going back to report his displeasure in what he just saw.”

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