As part of an ongoing angle with The Briscoe Brothers, Bully Ray played up his concussion issues and teased retirement following the ROH Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view. Their feud culminated at ROH’s Final Battle pay-per-view, where he and Tommy Dreamer lost to The Briscoes in a New York City Street Fight.
Bully Ray posted the following on his Twitter account teasing that his match at Final Battle could have been his last:
It was a hell of a year and a great 26yr career.
Thanks to @ringofhonor fans around the world, especially those in NYC who made my #FinalBattle a memorable one.
Cheers!! pic.twitter.com/SDgtXKCJoS
— Bubba Ray Dudley (@bullyray5150) December 24, 2017
My #FinalBattle was…
In my hometown.
In one of my favorite buildings.
In a company I respect.
Fighting, side by side, w/ my best friend.
In front of the most passionate wrestling fans.
Against 2 fellow warriors.“Thank you Lord for thinkin bout me, Im alive and doin fine” pic.twitter.com/67c1lguktY
— Bubba Ray Dudley (@bullyray5150) December 16, 2017
Bully Ray’s tweet spawned lots of responses from his peers, which you can see some of their tweets below:
Proud to have personal witness many of those 26 years. No shortcuts & all earned….Congratulations brother https://t.co/wve9uh1M4z
— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) December 24, 2017
Well done @bullyray5150. Very well done indeed! https://t.co/Oyk81jXxdt
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) December 24, 2017
