Monday's "Raw" started off with a cold open narrated by WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque, with the former wrestler then speaking to the audience about this new era live from the ring. This was followed by The Rock's promo, and Bully suggested some changes that he feels would've improved the segment.

"I understand why [Levesque] was the first guy we saw, okay? But Cody should've been the second," Bully stated. "Cody [gets his] music and entrance, give the 'Whoa!' to the people. Before Cody can even get a word out, Rock's music [hits]. Rock, Cody, face-to-face. Now you can have The Rock say whatever he wants to say."

If the segment was structured this way, it would've put Rhodes and The Rock on more even footing. Whether or not they're opting to continue the feud between the two wrestlers, having them interact more directly would at least allow it to feel as though the storyline is getting some actual attention, rather than Rhodes passively flashing a smile and a wave from the audience while his bitter rival offers some weak praise.

"And then to have [The Rock say], 'Tell Mama Rhodes I said hello,'" Bully said. "No way, man. No way. It didn't feel right to me."