D-Von Dudley may be a Hall of Famer, but according to him, his run in WWE wasnt without ugly moments behind the scenes. The former tag team legend says he dealt with racism from certain top officials during his time in the companyand the memories still sting.
Speaking on his podcast alongside Bubba Ray Dudley and Maven, the 53-year-old revealed that while his ECW days came with no issues, things changed dramatically once he joined WWE. When asked directly if he had faced racism during his career, D-Von didnt hesitate to share what happened.
Pressed to give a hint, D-Von suggested it was someone known for wearing a hat, which many fans have taken as a reference to Jim Rossthough he never confirmed the name outright. What he did confirm was that someone with power in WWE admitted outright they didnt like him because of his race.
The veteran said there were also people in WWE who thought he should have kept quiet about it, and warned him they had enough influence to bury him if they wanted. For D-Von, it was a surreal experience to be told to stay silent when he felt disrespected.
For D-Von, who just officially wrapped up his in-ring career at TNAs Bound For Glory earlier this month, these comments shed light on the struggles he faced outside the ringeven as one half of one of WWEs most successful tag teams.
Its a shocking reminder that the wrestling business has a darker side that fans rarely get to see, and one that continues to impact how legends like D-Von reflect on their careers today.
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