Source: PWInsider Elite
Regarding what Bully Ray told the TNA crew backstage at the live event on Sunday night, he didn’t say he was gone yet but was saying his goodbyes because he thought he was on his way out. Based on what he was saying to some of the wrestlers, he believes he may never be back with TNA.
TNA and Bully were in talks for a new deal but couldn’t come to terms, similar to the situation with AJ Styles and others in the past year or so.
There’s talk that we will learn of many more TNA deals expiring in the next few weeks.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Regarding speculation that Bully Ray could be returning to WWE once his TNA deal expires, WWE expressed no interest in him for years and even when Devon was contractually available, WWE didn’t make a play. Bully has his detractors within WWE from his previous run there, most notably Randy Orton, and his age is a factor. Bully just turned 43 this summer.
Bully could obviously be an asset in WWE developmental working with the younger talents or as a backstage producer but WWE seems to have those positions filled right now and they’re not making a lot of staff hires due to the ongoing budget cuts.
