D-Von Dudley Slams Disco Inferno for Defending Jim Ross in Racism Controversy

While speaking on the Duke Loves Rasslin podcast, Duke mentioned how Disco Inferno reacted strangely to D-Von Dudleys racism incident with Jim Ross, asking why anyone should criticize Ross for something that happened 20 years ago and saying he didnt want to pile on him.

D-Von answered by saying nobody asked Disco to attack or bury Jim Ross. He said there should be no time limit on calling out racism. If someone says something racist, its still wrong whether it was said 20 minutes ago or 20 years ago.

Dudley explained that he wasnt trying to start trouble. The situation bothered him for a long time, and he finally talked about it because he didnt want to keep those feelings anymore.

D-Von also said people dont understand that he didnt feel like he could speak up back then because of his position. He added that Disco shouldnt judge him because he hasnt lived as a Black man and doesnt know how it feels. He pointed out that people are still apologizing today for things done in the past because those things still hurt.

Dudley said he wasnt trying to make things worse for Jim Ross, who is already having health problems. D-Von said he would be open to talking if anyone wanted a real conversation, but he still believes what was said to him was wrong, no matter who said it or how long ago it happened

D-Von Dudley refused to let his past experience be ignored. By calling out Disco Inferno, he showed the need for accountability, respect, and understanding how racism still affects people no matter how long ago it happened. His point was simple: defending racist behavior, whether it happened today or years in the past, is still wrong and thats never going to change.

Do you agree that theres no time limit when it comes to calling out racism in wrestling? Should wrestlers speak up sooner, or is the timing irrelevant if the harm is real?

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