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Ryan Garcia Says He Wanted a Stronger WWE RAW Segment After Guitar Attack Draws Backlash

Garcia’s remark signals that the appearance aimed to promote his upcoming fight with Conor Benn.

Overview

  • On the July 27 episode of WWE Monday Night RAW, Garcia appeared with Dominik Mysterio and Judgment Day and smashed a guitar across Joe Hendry’s back during a concert segment.
  • Garcia told ESNews on August 4 that he wished WWE had given him a more polished, Floyd Mayweather–style spot because a better segment would have reduced the negative reaction.
  • The clip drew substantial fan pushback online and third‑party trackers showed more dislikes than likes on the official upload, while reports say several WWE performers were reluctant to be associated with Garcia backstage.
  • Several outlets link the RAW appearance to promotion for Garcia’s upcoming fight with Conor Benn, which coverage says is being co‑promoted by Zuffa/TKO, though the detail is reported by media rather than confirmed by WWE.
  • WWE’s long history of celebrity integrations and the segment’s timing on the SummerSlam build have raised questions about how the company vets outside talent and manages locker‑room relations, and Garcia has not returned to RAW since the July 27 appearance.