Bully Ray Analyzes Japanese vs North American Wrestling Styles in AEW Match, Critiques Lack of Selling

The recent match between Adam Page and Tomohiro Ishii on AEW Dynamite highlighted the differences between Japanese and North American wrestling styles. The Japanese strong style, which often involves minimal reactions to strikes, contrasts with the more theatrical North American approach. Bully Ray, a veteran wrestler, shared his thoughts on the match, noting that while he initially found the lack of selling odd, he came to appreciate the Japanese psychology as the match progressed.

Despite enjoying the aggressive nature of the bout, Bully Ray suggested that some level of reaction to strikes would have improved the match. He argued that even in strong style matches, registering the impact of moves is important. This critique extends beyond just the Page-Ishii match, as Ray sees it as a broader issue in wrestling. After the match, Adam Page was confronted by his rival Swerve Strickland, setting up their upcoming steel cage match at the All Out event, which will be the fourth encounter in their ongoing feud.

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