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Newsweek
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Legendary Tag Team Open To Final WWE Match Under Three Conditions
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Dudley Boyz are open to a WWE return, but it must be under the right conditions. Bubba Ray Dudley recently spoke about the possibility with TVInsider. The iconic tag team has not competed together in a WWE ring since 2016. Their last match was a loss to Sami Zayn and Neville on the SummerSlam Kick Off show. Bubba Ray Dudley did make a more recent appearance in late 2024. He teamed with Trick Williams in a losing effort against Ethan Page and Ridge Holland on an episode of NXT. Despite the time away, Bubba Ray confirmed that he and D-Von Dudley are willing to reunite for one more match. WWE Conditions For A Final Dudley Boyz Match Bubba Ray explained that he believes WWE fans would love to see them one last time. However, the circumstances must be perfect for their return. "Of course," he stated. "If it would be up to me and D-Von, it would be yes, we would love to do it one last time." The WWE logo is seen on the front of the WWE wrestling world headquarters on January 28, 2024 in Stamford, Connecticut. WWE founder Vince McMahon resigned from the WWE and its parent company TKO as... The WWE logo is seen on the front of the WWE wrestling world headquarters on January 28, 2024 in Stamford, Connecticut. WWE founder Vince McMahon resigned from the WWE and its parent company TKO as executive chairman and its board of directors following allegations of sexual assault made public in a lawsuit in Connecticut. A former employee Janel Grant accused McMahon, 78, of sexual assault and sexually trafficking her. MoreHe stressed that the match would need to have a big-fight feel. It cannot be just a simple nostalgia appearance. "It has to be with the right team standing across from us," Bubba Ray said. "It has to be at the right venue, city and right event." The Dream Scenario For Dudley Boyz Return More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation When asked about a specific location, Bubba Ray named a grand stage. He wants their final moment to be at a stadium show. This would ensure the largest possible crowd for their farewell. It would be a fitting end for the legendary team. "Hell, I 'd love to do it at AT&T Stadium, Texas stadium with 101,000 people screaming one last time, 'D-Von, get the tables,'" he said. This makes it clear that any potential return for The Dudley Boyz would need to be a featured part of a major WWE event. WWE has a significant history at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, having hosted its flagship event, WrestleMania, at the venue on two separate occasions. The first event was WrestleMania 32 on April 3, 2016. This show set a WWE attendance record, with the company announcing a crowd of 101,763. The main event saw Roman Reigns defeat Triple H to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. WWE returned to the stadium for WrestleMania 38, which was a two-night event on April 2 and April 3, 2022. Night one was headlined by the memorable in-ring return of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, who defeated Kevin Owens in a No Holds Barred match. The main event of night two featured Roman Reigns defeating Brock Lesnar to unify the WWE and Universal Championships. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'D-Von, Get The Tables!' - Dudley Boyz Hint at One Final WWE Run, but there is a catch
The Dudley Boyz (Image via WWE) What if the famous call, 'D-Von, get the tables!' echoed through a WWE arena one more time? Fans who grew up watching The Dudley Boyz dominate the tag team division may soon get their wish. But it is not that simple. Bubba Ray Dudley has finally spoken about the chances of a return, and it's not a straight yes. The possibility is there, but only under the right conditions. For years, the WWE Universe has wondered if one of the most legendary teams in sports entertainment would ever step back into the ring together. Now, a recent interview with Bubba Ray has reignited that hope, but there's a twist. Bubba Ray Dudley teases a reunion under special terms Bubba Ray Dudley last wrestled at the old ECW Arena in Philadelphia in late 2024, where he teamed up with Trick Williams. They went up against Ethan Page and Ridge Holland, but the match ended in defeat. Still, this appearance showed that Bubba Ray's love for the ring is alive. Speaking with TVInsider, Bubba Ray Dudley shared his thoughts on a potential reunion with D-Von Dudley. He clarified that they would love to reunite but only if everything feels right. 'Of course. I think the entire WWE Universe would love to scream, 'D-Von, get the tables,' one last time. If it would be up to me and D-Von, it would be yes, we would love to do it one last time. It has to be with the right team standing across from us. It has to be at the right venue, city and right event.' The Dudley Boyz' Table Rampages: WWE Top 10 Bubba also imagined his perfect return on the biggest possible stage. 'Hell, I'd love to do it at AT&T Stadium, Texas stadium with 101,000 people screaming one last time, 'D-Von, get the tables.'' The Dudley Boyz's Hall of Fame legacy lives on The Dudley Boyz, known for their tables and thrilling tag team matches, have not been seen together in WWE since 2016. Their last WWE appearance was on the SummerSlam Kickoff Show, where they faced Sami Zayn and Neville in front of their hometown New York crowd. Sami Zayn & Neville vs. The Dudley Boyz: SummerSlam 2016 Kickoff, only on WWE Network D-Von Dudley has not ignored the idea of a comeback either. In past interviews, he has said that health issues might make a return difficult, but he has not fully closed the door. The Dudley Boyz were rightfully inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018, a moment that celebrated their unforgettable career. Still, fans believe their story is not fully over yet. Whether or not the tables get smashed again, the Dudley Boyz will forever remain one of WWE's most loved tag teams. Also Read: 'Would've been perfect in DX!': Triple H rates Rob Gronkowski's WWE entrance at Fanatics Fest For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Fox News
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Pro wrestling legend Bubba Ray Dudley has high praise for Zena Sterling as he previews 'WWE LFG' Season 2
Pro wrestling legend Bubba Ray Dudley will return to "WWE Legends & Future Greats" for the second season of competition as the next crop of talent looks to earn an NXT contract. Dudley, one half of the famed pro wrestling tag team the Dudley Boyz, told Fox News Digital ahead of the start of the second season there will be mix of those who came up short in the first season and new faces in Season 2. He said he believed the intensity level for those competitors returning from Season 1 will be turned up a notch. "I think fans can expect the same from Season 1 in Season 2 of 'LFG' only with the level of seriousness a lot higher," he said. "I think a lot of the returning 'future greats' from Season 1 realized how serious this show really is and how big the competition really is and what it truly means." Dudley pointed to the impact Jasper Troy has made on the NXT roster almost immediately. Troy stepped up to challenge NXT champion Oba Femi and became one of only a few opponents Femi looked to struggle against. "Jasper didn't win the match, but he certainly caught the eye of wrestling fans all over the world. Definitely got the WWE Universe to sit up and take notice about who he was," Dudley said. "Jasper Troy was throwing Oba Femi around the ring like no other competitor ever has. "So, to get the opportunity to go through 'LFG' to get that contract, put on TV, be put in situations where you can face Oba Femi, huge deal. And I think that the people from Season 1 returning know that I believe it is a much more serious season with the stakes. Even though the stakes are the same, the level of intensity are kicked up." Zena Sterling was one of Dudley's students from Season 1 who will compete in Season 2. She came up just short of earning an NXT contract, losing in the Season 1 finale to Tyra Mae Steele. An injury hampered Sterling at the end. Dudley had high hopes for her with Season 2 about to begin. "I believe Zena Sterling is the most popular future great coming out of Season 1. Tyra Mae Steele won the contract, but everyone was talking about Zena," Dudley said. "Zena did a phenomenal job on Season 1 maximizing all of her television time. Zena does a phenomenal job maximizing her social media, and, in my opinion, Zena should have won Season 1. "A knee injury at the absolute worst, worst time just days before the finals at Madison Square Garden knocked her down to 50%. Even at 50%, it was a struggle for Shawn Michaels to give that contract to Tyra. "WWE NXT, they know what they had with Zena Sterling, and Zena is coming into Season 2 on a mission and that mission is to win. I don't speak as highly as I do about Zena just because she is on my team. I would speak just as highly if she was on Booker's team or Michelle McCool's team or Undertaker's team. This girl has it all. She has the 'it' factor, Zena is going to be a big deal in the WWE and a force to be reckoned with in the women's division one day." Dudley named a few others fans should look out for, including men's Season 1 runner-up Shiloh Hill, Haze Jameson, Elijah Holyfield, Bayley Humphrey, Sirena Linton and Dani Raye. He told Fox News Digital he was proud to have the ability to mold the next generation of superstars and hoped the 16 competitors will take a step forward and compete for a contract in WWE. "WWE Legends & Future Greats" Season 2 debuts Sunday on A&E at 10 p.m. ET. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
National Post
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
WWE HOF D-Von Dudley talks Bubba Ray, Paul Heyman, Ron Killings and more
WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of No Holds Barred, Postmedia wrestling writer Jan Murphy and Postmedia's Rob Wong speak with WWE Hall of Famer and legendary tag team wrestler with the Dudley Boyz, D-Von Dudley (via D-Von talks about what his life has been like after retiring, the first time he met Bubba Ray, Paul Heyman, his iconic TLC matches and more.
