D-Von Dudley Reveals He Battled Through Injury To Complete His Retirement Match

D-Von Dudley Reveals He Battled Through Injury To Complete His Retirement Match

D-Von Dudley wrestled only his fourth match since 2016 at Bound For Glory earlier this month, teaming with Bubba Ray to put over the Hardys in a Tables match. Subsequently, it would be confirmed that the Dudley Boyz, also known as Team 3D, were no more, with D-Von having retired from the ring. And now, suggesting it was a wise decision given the fact he previously suffered a stroke and has undergone serious back surgery, the ECW original has revealed in a new interview that he sustained a shoulder injury during his farewell match.

“I actually jarred my shoulder coming down on the 3D in the first 30 seconds of the match. I jarred my shoulder trying to protect Matt instead of just falling flat on my back. I went to my side and came down on my elbow, which shot up into my shoulder so badly that the next day I couldn’t move my arm.”D-Von Dudley

D-Von, real name Devon Hughes, debuted in 1991, and thanks to ECW, he was soon considered a hardcore icon. Subsequently, he would be a prominent part of WWE’s Attitude Era, helping to put TLC matches on the map before becoming a TNA star during the promotion’s most high-profile days. Therefore, given his extensive experience, it’s unsurprising that he turned to coaching and is helping train the next generation of talent, including his twin sons Terrell and Terrence.

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