BJ Ray is not waiting for validation—he’s claiming the crown before the season even starts.

With just over a week to go before WWE LFG returns to A&E for Season 2, the breakout personality from Season 1 dropped a bold tweet that’s already catching fire online. Alongside a flashy highlight reel featuring footage from his WWE tryout and early LFG appearances, BJ flexed and posted: “The Ratings Machine 💰 #tkoguy”

The video—set to Nicki Minaj’s “Turn Me On”—closes with a confident voiceover: “How do you like them apples.”

While there’s no official data tying him directly to LFG’s ratings spike, it’s hard to ignore the numbers. The February 23 episode titled “Legendary Teams”, which heavily featured BJ Ray clashing with Bubba Ray Dudley, drew 209,000 viewers and a 0.07 demo rating, the highest of the season.

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That episode saw BJ get assigned to Team Bubba amid tension with the coach, including behind-the-scenes conflict and strong opinions about his teammates. Although he didn’t wrestle that week, BJ remained front and center thanks to his outspoken personality and confrontational dynamic with Bubba—something fans clearly responded to.

Now with Season 2 launching June 22 on A&E, BJ Ray is turning up the heat again—and daring anyone to say he didn’t earn his spotlight.

Is BJ Ray a legit ratings machine—or just the loudest guy in the room? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.

Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.

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