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Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bully Ray Reveals Reason For D-Von Dudley's TNA Slammiversary Absence
Bully Ray says D-Von Dudley had a personal commitment during TNA Slammiversary. Bully Ray recently spoke on the Busted Open Radio podcast and explained why D-Von Dudley wasn't at TNA Slammiversary. He said D-Von had a serious family commitment and couldn't make it to the event. 'I wish my brother [D-Von Dudley] was by my side last night. But he had a very important family matter that he just couldn't get out of. We talked, and we both felt that last night was just too important to miss, like catching lightning in a bottle. We wanted to make a big surprise happen, and D-Von will definitely be there at Bound for Glory in Boston.' [H/T: ewrestlingnews] At TNA Slammiversary, fans watched an exciting ladder match for the World Tag Team Titles. The match included The Hardy Boyz, The Nemeths, The Rascalz, and First Class. In the end, Jeff Hardy climbed the rope ladder and grabbed the titles, winning the match for The Hardyz. After The Hardy Boyz' big win, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray came out to congratulate them. In a surprising moment, he challenged them to one final match between The Hardy Boyz and The Dudley Boyz. The match is now officially set for TNA Bound for Glory, on October 12. The WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray made it clear that D-Von will be there for the match against the Hardy Boyz at Bound for Glory. Read More: The post Bully Ray Reveals Reason For D-Von Dudley's TNA Slammiversary Absence appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Newsweek
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
The Hardys Reignite Legendary WWE Feud For One Last Match
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 Hardy Boyz are once again at the top of the TNA tag team division. At last night's Slammiversary pay-per-view, Matt and Jeff Hardy captured the TNA Tag Team Championship, but the real story unfolded after the match when they were confronted by a legendary rival. Bully Ray, known to WWE fans as Bubba Ray Dudley, came to the ring and challenged the new champions to one final, historic match. A Chaotic Ladder Match Victory The Hardys won the titles in a chaotic four-way ladder match at the July 20th event. The bout also featured the defending champions, The Nemeths (Nic and Ryan Nemeth), First Class, and The Rascalz. After all the standard ladders were destroyed, Jeff Hardy revealed a huge rope ladder, which he climbed to retrieve the belts and secure the victory for his team. This marks the fourth time The Hardy Boyz have held the TNA World Tag Team Championship. One Last Match After their victory celebration, Bully Ray came to the ring. He congratulated the new champions and reflected on their long and storied history together. He then laid down a challenge for TNA's biggest show of the year, Bound For Glory. Bully Ray pitched one final match between his team, Team 3D (The Dudley Boyz), and The Hardys. He hinted that it would be the last time he and his partner, D-Von Dudley, would ever team up, noting it would be the last time he asks D-Von to "get the tables." Hardy Boyz and Cesaro (C) battle in the ring during the WWE show at Zenith Arena on May 10, 2017 in Lille, northern France. Hardy Boyz and Cesaro (C) battle in the ring during the WWE show at Zenith Arena on May 10, 2017 in Lille, northern France. PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation The Final Chapter Of A Legendary Rivalry A final match between The Hardys and The Dudley Boyz would be the end of an era. Along with Edge and Christian (Adam Copeland and Christian Cage), these two teams revolutionized tag team wrestling during WWE's Attitude Era. Their creation of the Tables, Ladders, and Chairs (TLC) match produced some of the most iconic and death-defying moments in wrestling history, particularly their legendary bouts at WrestleMania 2000 and WrestleMania X-Seven. For over two decades, these three teams were inextricably linked. In a fascinating coincidence, this challenge comes just as AEW has begun to tease a potential reunion for Adam Copeland and Christian Cage. The unexpected re-emergence of these legendary rivalries has created a wave of excitement and nostalgia. It now appears that TNA's Bound For Glory will be the stage for the final, epic chapter between two of the greatest tag teams of all time. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bully Ray Responds To Critics Who Say Goldberg Was ‘Blown Up' On WWE RAW
Bully Ray comes to the defense of Goldberg after online critics ripped his recent WWE RAW appearance. Bill Goldberg returned to RAW this past Monday to confront Gunther ahead of their World Heavyweight Championship match at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. Da Man dropped the Ring General with a right hand before teasing a spear, causing the champion to leave the ring. Advertisement However, a section of fans on social media criticized the segment, calling out Goldberg for his apparent lack of physical condition. The online criticism prompted a strong response from Bully Ray on the latest episode of Busted Open Radio: 'People said that Goldberg looked 'blown up.' How could you possibly be blown up from walking to the ring, and throwing one punch, and setting up for a Spear? Goldberg's in phenomenal shape,' he said. 'Who in their right mind thinks that Goldberg is legitimately 'blown up' as if he's out of shape?' Bully Ray explains why Goldberg appears to be 'blown up' 'It's called adrenaline, and Bill, I believe, gets those adrenaline shots,' Bully said, pointing out that he himself has had many instances of the same. 'Sometimes it's been scenarios much like the one Bill was in last night.' Advertisement Bully further explained the effects of adrenaline on human body by pulling up information from Google before referring to critics of Goldberg as 'wiseasses, morons, who've never done an athletic thing in their life.' '… Increased heart rate, faster breathing, and heightened senses. Well, I can't tell you about his heart rate but I definitely can see the breathing. I can definitely see the heightened sense. So when people want to be wiseasses, morons, who've never done an athletic thing in their life, wanna say that Bill Goldberg is 'blown up,' go to hell.' [H/T WrestlingInc] RELATED: Goldberg Reveals Specific Treatment That's Allowing Him To Have One Last Match The post Bully Ray Responds To Critics Who Say Goldberg Was 'Blown Up' On WWE RAW appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Al Arabiya
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Arabiya
SiriusXM Launches 24/7 Pro Wrestling Channel on July 1
Pro wrestling has gone from a once-a-week show on SiriusXM to having its own channel. The satellite radio provider announced Thursday that Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 will take over Channel 156 beginning Tuesday. Channel 156 has been SiriusXM Fight Nation, which has carried pro wrestling, MMA, and boxing shows. 'I couldn't be more excited,' said Dave LaGreca, the longtime host of Busted Open, which started as a one-hour weekly show in 2009. 'I really owe it to our fans. They've really been dedicated and asked for this for years. It's a dream come true to actually see it form. And now it's about to happen.' Busted Open expanded to five days a week in 2018 before going to six days one year later. It will have a live episode seven days a week from 9 a.m.–noon EDT on the new channel featuring LaGreca with wrestling stars Bully Ray, Mark Henry, and Tommy Dreamer. The show has appealed to fans of both WWE and AEW, with video clips of interviews getting plenty of engagement on social media. The channel's daily lineup will also feature programs from Sam Roberts, Peter Rosenberg, Jonathan Coachman, Natalya, and Matt Cardona. Five nights a week there will be a Busted Open After Dark program where fans can call in and react after WWE and AEW shows. 'The great thing is we're not associated with WWE or AEW, so we can give our honest opinion about both products,' said LaGreca, who signed a multi-year extension with SiriusXM. 'The fact that there is a little bit of tension between those two companies and even the fans, it makes it even better for what we're doing on air. The fact that there are more companies that are succeeding at record-breaking levels is even better for our brand and the big reason why we're going 24/7.' Pro wrestling also can claim–at least on satellite radio–for being on a level playing field with professional sports leagues and major college conferences in having a dedicated channel. 'The appetite for wrestling content continues to increase, and we're able to uniquely meet the demand of those fans by delivering a new 24/7 channel just for them,' said Jared Fox, SiriusXM's Senior Vice President for Sports Programming, Content Marketing & Partnerships, and Artist Relations. 'We have a long track record of building dedicated sports channels that fans love.' LaGreca said he is hoping to add more analysts as well as continue to seek input from fans on possible additions or lineup changes.
The Independent
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
SiriusXM launches 24/7 pro wrestling channel on July 1
Pro wrestling has gone from a once a week show on SiriusXM to having its own channel. The satellite radio provider announced Thursday that Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 will take over Channel 156 beginning Tuesday. Channel 156 has been SiriusXM Fight Nation, which has carried pro wrestling, MMA and boxing shows. 'I couldn't be more excited,' said Dave LaGreca, the longtime host of 'Busted Open,' which started as a one-hour weekly show in 2009. 'I really owe it to our fans. They've really been dedicated and asked for this for years. It's a dream come true to actually see it form. And now, it's about to happen.' 'Busted Open' expanded to five days a week in 2018 before going to six days one year later. It will have a live episode seven days a week from 9 a.m.-noon EDT on the new channel featuring LaGreca with wrestling stars Bully Ray, Mark Henry and Tommy Dreamer. The show has appealed to fans of both WWE and AEW with video clips of interviews getting plenty of engagement on social media. The channel's daily lineup will also feature programs from Sam Roberts, Peter Rosenberg, Jonathan Coachman, Natalya and Matt Cardona. Five nights a week there will be a 'Busted Open After Dark' program, where fans can call in and react after WWE and AEW shows. 'The great thing is we're not associated with WWE or AEW, so we can give our honest opinion about both products,' said LaGreca, who signed a multi-year extension with SiriusXM. 'The fact that there is a little bit of tension between those two companies and even the fans, it makes it even better for what we're doing on air. The fact that there are more companies that are succeeding at record-breaking levels is even better for our brand, and the big reason why we're going 24/7.' Pro wrestling also can claim — at least on satellite radio — for being on an level playing field with professional sports leagues and major college conferences in having a dedicated channel. 'The appetite for wrestling content continues to increase, and we're able to uniquely meet the demand of those fans by delivering a new 24/7 channel just for them,' said Jared Fox, SiriusXM's Senior Vice President for Sports Programming, Content Marketing & Partnerships, and Artist Relations. 'We have a long track record of building dedicated sports channels that fans love." LaGreca said he is hoping to add more analysts as well as continue to seek input from fans on possible additions or lineup changes. ___
