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<p>BJ Ray hasn’t made his official WWE in-ring debut, but he’s already stirring controversy with his brash attitude and social media tactics. The WWE LFG rookie is making waves ahead of the A&amp;E docuseries premiere on February 16, which showcases Performance Center recruits trying to break into the business.</p>



<p>In a preview clip, Ray claimed Shawn Michaels called him a “dips**t” after his tryout, suggesting HBK sees a younger version of himself in him. Since signing with WWE in 2024, Ray has called himself “NXT’s locker room leader” and has drawn criticism for his aggressive online presence.</p>



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<p>&#8220;Shawn called me in a meeting with everybody and said, ‘Hey, I think one thing of you,’ slid me a little note, told me to read the note,” Ray said. “Loud and clear, [he note said ‘dips**t.’ I think that he sees a younger version of himself in me, and I think a lot of people didn’t want to take a gamble on that. Shawn knows I’m gonna make him a lot of money, and I know that Shawn’s gonna help me make a lot of money&#8221;</p>
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<p>Despite rumored backstage heat, Ray remains unapologetic, believing that attention equals success. With top WWE legends appearing on WWE LFG, he’ll have plenty to prove.</p>



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<p>&#8220;I think that social media’s huge. I think that’s what’s scary for a lot of people here,” Ray said. “Especially when I came in, I felt like I kinda got a bad reputation with people saying I was doing too much. People would actually get upset, saying content was not respectful, when it’s like, okay, at the end of the day, this is entertainment. We live in an attention-based economy. The more you can garner attention, the better for all parties invested.&#8221;</p>
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WWE LFG Rookie BJ Ray Sparks Backstage Controversy Ahead of A&E Docuseries Premiere

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