D-Von Dudley made it very clear he isnt holding back when it comes to WWE Unrealthe Hall of Famer says the show goes too far in exposing the business.
Speaking on the Duke Loves Rasslin podcast on January 31, 2026, D-Von broke down exactly why he feels the show could hurt the business hes devoted his life to. When asked about his overall reaction to WWE Unreal, D-Von made it clear that his biggest issue lies with the behind-the-scenes exposure the show provides:
To explain his point, he drew a comparison to legendary illusionist David Copperfield, explaining that knowing how the magic is done ruins the illusion:
Despite his criticisms, D-Von didnt deny the shows entertainment value. In fact, he praised its quality. He then made it clear that Unreal has great potential as an educational tooljust not for the general public.
Some have accused D-Von of playing favorites or kissing ass when defending WWE, but he shut that down directly. He also called out critics who dont understand the reality of protecting ones livelihood:
Finally, D-Von made it known that hes not the only one in the industry with this perspectivehes just one of the few saying it out loud:
With WWE Unreal Season 3 set for Summer 2026, D-Vons words echo the concerns of those who believe wrestling should still protect its mystique and not just expose everything.
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