D-Von Dudley is stepping in to defend Vince McMahon and hes putting the responsibility squarely on the wrestlers themselves. Speaking to VladTV, Dudley addressed long-standing criticism about McMahons role during an era often linked to steroid use and substance abuse in wrestling. And while others have blamed WWE leadership, D-Von made it clear he sees things very differently. D-Von began by pushing back on the idea that McMahon should be held accountable for what wrestlers chose to do with their own bodies, making it clear that there were plenty of performers who didnt go down that path. He then expanded on that point, making it clear that lifestyle choices including partying and drug use ultimately came down to personal decisions, not company mandates. While acknowledging the criticism raised by figures like New Jack, D-Von still refused to shift blame onto McMahon, reiterating that no one was being forced into those decisions. He did admit there was pressure within the business, especially when it came to size and getting pushed, but insisted that wrestlers still had a choice in how they responded to that environment. D-Von made his stance even clearer by drawing a line between pressure and force, arguing that unless someone is being directly threatened, the responsibility remains with the individual. D-Von even added a lighter note, recalling how his habits evolved over time while still keeping that sense of personal accountability: And my drink of choice was white Zinfandel probably the most girly drink you could have. It wasnt until I started hanging out with The Undertaker that I moved on to Jack Daniels. Bottom line D-Von isnt buying the narrative that Vince McMahon forced anyone into anything. From his perspective, the pressure was real, but the decisions were personal, and the consequences came with those choices. Do you agree with D-Von Dudleys take that wrestlers are fully responsible for their own decisions, or do you think promoters should share some of the blame for the culture at the time? Drop your thoughts below and leave your feedback. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
