Bully Ray Captures HOG Crown Jewel Championship in Controversial tables Match Finish
NEW YORK, NY – in a stunning turn of events at House of Glory’s (HOG) High Intensity event on Friday, August 2, 2025, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray ascended to HOG Crown Jewel Champion, ending Zilla Fatu’s impressive 372-day reign.The championship bout, contested under Tables Match rules, concluded with an assist from fellow WWE talent Ricochet, leaving fans and Fatu himself in disbelief.
The pivotal moment occurred when Ricochet intervened, striking Fatu with the HOG Crown Jewel championship belt. This allowed a downed Bully Ray to position fatu near a pre-broken table. As the referee regained consciousness, Bully Ray pointed out Fatu’s proximity to the table, leading to the controversial awarding of the match and the title to Ray. This marks Bully ray’s inaugural run with the HOG Crown Jewel Championship.
Zilla Fatu had held the championship as defeating Carlos Ramirez at last year’s High Intensity event on July 26,2024.His reign, spanning over a year, was a notable period for the HOG promotion, establishing him as a dominant force.
The craziest thing you’ll see tonight.
Ricochet just helped Bully ray defeat Zilla Fatu to win the House of Glory Crown Jewel Championship.pic.twitter.com/tn9T97hxOE
– 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐕𝐞𝐧 (@WrestlingCovers) August 2, 2025
The interference by Ricochet raises questions about the future alliances and rivalries within House of Glory. The controversial finish is highly likely to fuel further storylines, with Fatu undoubtedly seeking retribution and an immediate rematch for the championship he held for so long. The involvement of established WWE stars in HOG events continues to draw significant attention to the independant wrestling scene.
