WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray Sends a Word of Caution to Six-Team TLC Match Competitors at SummerSlam 2025

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As WWE prepares for one of its most brutal and chaotic matches of the year, the upcoming Six-Pack Tables, Ladders, and Chairs (TLC) match for the WWE Tag Team Championship at SummerSlam 2025 has stirred both excitement and skepticism among wrestling insiders. WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray — one of the original voices on the TLC concept — has weighed in with a terse yet pointed message to the six teams set to battle it out at MetLife Stadium this weekend: “Good luck.”

SummerSlam 2025 will host the largest field ever assembled for a TLC match, with six tag teams competing for WWE Tag Team gold dangling high above the ring. The reigning WWE Tag Team Champions, The Wyatt Sicks, will defend against The Street Profits, The Motor City Machine Guns, #DIY, Fraxiom, and the duo of Andrade & Rey Fenix in what promises to be a chaotic and high-risk encounter. This marks the return of the mats, ladders, and tables spectacle to one of WWE’s biggest events for the first time since 2009, following the original TLC match that revolutionized the tag division at SummerSlam 2000[1].

Despite the buzz surrounding the match, Bully Ray expressed reservations about the crowded field. Known for his intense, no-nonsense style and extensive experience in multi-person matches, Bully offered a cautious viewpoint during a recent Fightful podcast appearance. “Six teams in a TLC match? That’s a whole lot of bodies to keep track of,” he remarked. “I’m sure these guys have been training hard, but when you’ve got that many teams all trying to climb ladders and crash through tables at once, the margin for error is massive. Good luck to everybody involved.”[1]

Sources close to the WWE locker room reveal that backstage conversations echo Bully Ray’s concerns. One WWE insider told Wrestling Inc that the sheer number of participants heightens the risk of injury and complicates storytelling in the ring. “They’re trying to recapture the magic of the original TLC matches from the early 2000s, but having six teams means there’s less individual time to shine,” they explained. “It’s going to be a physical war, and the message from some veterans is to be prepared for anything.”[1]

The storyline buildup, chronicled on WWE.com and featured in multiple interviews, has emphasized the mounting tensions among the six teams over weeks of cross-brand conflicts. SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis had no choice but to sanction the TLC match after The Wyatt Sicks’ chaotic title defense against Andrade and Rey Fenix spiraled out of control, with interference from all other SmackDown tag teams advancing the narrative to this multifaceted showdown[1].

SummerSlam 2025’s card is stacked beyond just this marquee tag team match, with the event featuring high-profile bouts like John Cena defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes in a Street Fight and Naomi putting her Women’s World Championship on the line in a triple threat against Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley[2][3][4]. Yet the TLC match carries significant weight, given its physical brutality and the championship stakes, making it a focal point on Night 2 of the “Biggest Party of the Summer.”

WWE’s decision to revisit the TLC concept with an unprecedented six-team format reflects the promotion’s effort to evolve classic match types while showcasing deep tag team talent. However, as Bully Ray’s words suggest, this novel approach demands exceptional performance and coordination from all involved. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if the spectacle delivers memorable moments or falters under the complexity.

In the end, the six teams must not only contend with the extreme environment of ladders, tables, and chairs but also navigate one of WWE’s largest-ever tag contests with everything on the line. “Good luck” may well be the most sincere wish a veteran can offer in such unforgiving conditions.

SummerSlam 2025 is streaming live August 2 and 3 on Peacock in the United States and Netflix internationally. Wrestling fans worldwide will witness whether this six-way TLC war etches a new chapter in WWE history or serves as a cautionary tale on the risks of over-stacking high-stakes matches[1].

Sources: WWE.com, Wrestling Inc, Fightful, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated

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