CJ Perry, formerly known as Lana in WWE, has discussed her WWE Legends deal, which was news that led many fans to question whether she deserved it.

Perry, who was released by WWE in 2021, signed the deal at the same time as her husband, Rusev, earlier this year. In her interview with “Insight,” she understands the outrage the news caused, but plainly stated that “Legends” is what WWE calls contracts of those who aren’t full-time superstars.

“I’m still processing it [the Legends deal]. You know, it’s funny because I would say it’s been kind of controversial. One of the biggest things that I had on my podcast last week was announcing that I’m a WWE legend, and you thought I like stole their Christmas presents or something, you know, like people were so mad. People are like it’s a stretch and they’re fighting, and then other fans are coming in and defending me. And so I just want to acknowledge, I understand, I was that shocked too. Like, I absolutely understand that there’s a huge difference between the character Lana and Randy Savage on the legend scale. I get it. But this is what WWE calls their contracts post, you know, being a full WWE superstar,” she said.

She admitted that she was also shocked to hear that WWE was offering her a legends deal, revealing that she received the proposal at the same time WWE gave Rusev a contract. She’s grateful to WWE for giving her a deal and is eager to feature on-screen once again.

“I was crying. I was shocked. They gave Miro a contract, and they gave me the WWE Legends contract at the same time,” Lana said. “Of course, you know, I would love to [return], and I just think it’s all about timing and story, but I’m always ready.”

While Rusev made his return to the promotion in April, there’s been no sign of Perry yet, who was last seen in pro wrestling in AEW.

Bully Ray has highlighted the promo ability of WWE star Bron Breakker and has an inkling that WWE has given him the freedom to speak off the cuff.

Over the last few weeks, Breakker has become a focal point of “WWE Raw” as the leader of The Vision, which he took control of after booting Seth Rollins out of the group. The former WWE Intercontinental Champion has also been more dominant and aggressive on the mic in the build-up to his match with WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk, which has impressed Ray.

“His brain is moving so fast, his mouth can’t keep up. He’s coming up with new ways to bury you, new ways to beat you up, and he can’t get it out quick enough. It’s raw, it’s edgy, it sounds unscripted and unrehearsed,” Ray said on “Busted Open.” “And there’s a little part of me that’s starting to wonder — and this is going to take me a couple more weeks — starting to wonder if they’re seeing the beauty of the raw, unhinged, Bron Breakker, that maybe, just maybe, they’re giving him bullet points, and not scripting for him.”

One unique aspect of Breakker’s promos, Ray argued, is that he doesn’t use a typical pro wrestling cadence on the mic, which makes him sound more natural. The WWE Hall of Famer is ecstatic about Breakker’s recent transformation and has urged him to continue it.

“Dave, I totally agree with what you just said about Bron Breakker having no pro wrestling cadence. That’s it, man. Like what you just said, it doesn’t sound natural,” Ray added. “Whatever they are doing with Bron Breakker, keep up the great work, Bron, keep delivering. You guys are on the right track.”

Ray also shared a bold opinion, saying he prefers the current version of The Vision to the one led by Seth Rollins by a huge margin.