10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (May 26)

8. Ryback Hates How Independent Wrestlers Are "Ruining Wrestling"

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Even if wrestling fans don't agree with everything that comes out of his mouth, it's hard to argue that Ryback doesn't know how to get people talking. On the latest episode of his Conversation With The Big Guy podcast, the ex-WWE star agreed with recent sentiments from Rip Rogers and said independent wrestlers are "ruining wrestling".

Ryback is the latest to get involved in the debate, one which has also included Randy Orton winding fans up on social media. Unlike Orton though, Ryback attacked Vince McMahon and Triple H for "allowing" an infiltration of independent wrestling quirks to become prevalent in WWE.

It seems Ryback isn't fond of The Young Bucks either, because he specifically singled the New Japan stars out as smaller guys who should be selling more than they do. When he works any indy show, Ryback claims he also won't let anyone he works with no-sell forearms or any of his moves.

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