D-Von Dudley accuses a 'prominent WWE figure' of racism

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In a candid interview with Good Karma Wrestling, D-Von Dudley, a wrestling legend, opened up about the persistent issue of racism in the wrestling business. Reflecting on his journey as an African-American star in the industry, he revealed that he had faced discrimination from a "prominent figure in WWE" who openly displayed racial bias towards him.

Dudley's revelation sheds light on the ongoing challenges of racism in the world of professional wrestling. Dudley's story underscores the strides that have been made in combating racism within the wrestling community. He acknowledges the progress since his debut in the business back in 1991.

Recounting his early experiences, Dudley spoke of entering locker rooms where he encountered individuals who didn't hesitate to mistreat him due to his race. He specifically pointed out a high-ranking WWE official who admitted, on two separate occasions, to disliking him solely because he was black.

These incidents occurred with witnesses present, including fellow wrestlers Bubba Ray, Paul Heyman, Tommy Dreamer, and Spike Dudley. Despite the discrimination he faced, D-Von Dudley has chosen not to publicly name the individual in question but has made it clear that he holds no respect or fondness for this person.

He has opted to distance himself rather than engage in public confrontation. Dudley's focus remains on the progress made in his career, emphasizing that he has no regrets and takes pride in his accomplishments. He recognizes the wealth of legendary tag teams that came before him and his partner Bubba Ray, and while he refrains from declaring themselves the greatest of all time, he firmly believes that during the Attitude Era and their time in ECW, they were the preeminent tag team of their era.

WWE Legends Signings

In a surprising turn of events, it has been confirmed that D-Von Dudley and his long-time tag team partner, Bubba Ray, have recently inked Legends deals with WWE. This development has wrestling fans excited about the return of the iconic tag team, who will be back in action under their alternate name, Team 3D, during the 1,000th edition of IMPACT Wrestling's weekly show.

Dudley's story serves as a reminder that while progress has been made, there is still work to be done to eliminate racism and discrimination in professional wrestling. His resilience and dedication to his craft continue to inspire both his peers and fans worldwide.

With the new WWE Legends deal, D-Von Dudley and Bubba Ray are poised to create more memorable moments in their storied careers, leaving an indelible mark on the world of professional wrestling once again.