D-Von Dudley: Returning to the ring at Impact 1000 was ‘truly amazing’
Returning to the ring at Impact 1000 was a great experience for D-Von Dudley.
At the tapings for Impact Wrestling’s 1000th episode this past Saturday, D-Von wrestled his first match since 2016. He reunited with Bully Ray for a tag team match against Champagne Singh & Rohit Raju.
In a post on Instagram, D-Von shared a couple of brief clips from the event. D-Von wrote that being back in the ring again was “truly amazing.” He noted that he was welcomed back with open arms and everyone in the Impact locker room was respectful. D-Von thanked his family and friends for all of the support they’ve given him during his career.
Though he was sore after the match, D-Von didn’t close the door on wrestling again in the future.
“I’ve said it before that this would be it, but you never know lol,” D-Von wrote.
His full Instagram post can be read below:
Being back in the ring again after 7 years for the 1000 episode of TNA was truly amazing. I would to thank Bubba, Tommy Dreamer, Scott F. D’Amore and the whole impact locker, for welcome me back with open arms. Everybody in the locker room was truly respectful very genuine for my come back. I’ve said it before that this would be it, but you never know lol. Here is some video of what transpired last night . i’m a little sore, but to be expected training and off thank you fans to my family and all my friends support over the 32 year career. ……OH MY BROTHER TESTIFY!!!
Impact 1000 is airing on AXS TV this Thursday night. Spoilers from the taping can be found here.
In 2016, D-Von began working for WWE as an agent. He became a coach for NXT last year and worked in that role until departing WWE this January.
D-Von underwent spinal fusion surgery in February 2022. At the time, he was told that he wouldn’t be able to wrestle again because he could do more damage to his back.
The Dudley Boyz/Team 3D are members of both the WWE and Impact Wrestling Hall of Fames.
