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Legendary Tag Team Open To Final WWE Match Under Three Conditions
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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
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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.
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