In rather shocking news, WWE Hall of Famer D-Von Dudley has been released by the company.
According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider, D-Von Dudley was released by WWE earlier this afternoon.
Dudley has worked as a backstage producer for the company for a number of years now and has recently been working as a coach at the WWE Performance Center.
This release comes hot off the heels of WWE not permitting D-Von Dudley to work an independent show in Philadelphia in December, which would have seen him in Bully Ray’s corner against Matt Cardona in a hardcore death match.
D-Von took to social media in a series of tweets to acknowledge his WWE departure, tweeting out:
“The company (wwe)and I have decided to parted ways, and feel this is the best [sic] Decision for all parties it’s been a pleasure and an honor to work with the young talent when bubba as well as everyone over in NXT. As well as working with some of the best producers in the world.
“I would like to say thank you to everyone out there Who has supported me over the years and been in my corner. It was a great 32 year career with 20 of those years I’ve been with Bubba entertaining you, and I’m sure somewhere down The road we will do it again.
“Would like to thank Vince , Paul(HHH), Stephanie, and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for the [sic] Opportunity that was given. I’m very excited to see where God brings me next, Oh my brother……. TESTIFY!!!! I would like to say thank you to everyone out there Who has supported me over the years and been in my corner. It was a great 32 year career with 20 of those years I’ve been with Bubba entertaining you, and I’m sure somewhere down The road we will do it again,” D-Von Dudley said.
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What do you make of WWE releasing D-Von? How bad of a look is this when they wouldn’t allow him to work an independent show he was heavily advertised for last month? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below.
