D-Von Dudley Wont Reconcile With Jim Ross on Camera After Racism Allegation Fallout

During the January 17, 2026 episode of the DukeLovesRasslin podcast, D-Von responded to Jim Ross latest remarks from Grilling JR, where the Hall of Fame announcer denied ever making the comment and said hed be happy to reconnect just not in front of cameras. But D-Von isnt biting and he doesnt want this reconciliation to be a public production.

He stressed that this situation rooted in a serious allegation of racism during WWEs Attitude Era isnt something to be turned into content for audience consumption.

When host Duke mentioned that JRs team including Maven and Conrad Thompson had floated the idea of taping a sit-down, D-Von made it clear: hes not interested in doing anything for show. In fact, he doesnt even want an audience at all.

D-Von also clarified that while hes open to a private conversation with Jim Ross, hes not chasing it and he doesnt expect Ross to do anything he doesnt want to. For those accusing him of trying to get clicks or capitalize on drama, D-Von had a strong answer this was never about YouTube clout or viral moments.

D-Von reiterated that something was said to him back then and even if Jim Ross doesnt remember it, it doesnt erase the impact. And in a surprisingly reflective moment, D-Von hinted that maybe this situation came out publicly for a reason maybe its all part of healing.

That said, his stance is crystal clear: if theres going to be a resolution, its going to be private no cameras, no podcast plugs, no headlines.

Jim Ross, for his part, said on Grilling JR earlier this month that he denies ever making any racist comments. But he expressed a willingness to talk it out just not in front of a mic.

Now that both sides have made their positions clear, it remains to be seen if theyll meet privately and put the issue to rest once and for all.

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