During a recent YouTube appearance, D-Von Dudley shared gripping details about one of the most dangerous spots in WWE history—the Matt Hardy SummerSlam 2000 bump. This moment occurred in the legendary TLC match featuring The Dudleys, The Hardys, and Edge & Christian, where Hardy took an incredibly risky fall through two tables.
D-Von Describes the Intensity and Risks Involved
D-Von called the bump the scariest moment of the entire match, emphasizing the uncertainty and danger Matt faced while falling backwards from a ladder. He praised Hardy’s courage and creativity for coming up with such a high-risk move.
Honestly, that’s probably the scariest moment of the entire match. You’re going backwards, and there’s no way of knowing if your head’s going to hit the barricade or not. It’s a bump I wouldn’t want to take, but Matt did. Matt, my thumbs are up to you, because Lord knows I couldn’t have done that one. And the craziest part? Matt actually came up with the idea for the spot. Why on earth would anyone want to jump off a ladder backwards, or be pushed off, at least 10 to 15 feet in the air, and go through two tables? That’s insane. But he did it. So again, Matt, very, very good.
—D-Von Dudley
The Danger Assessed on the D-Von Testify Table Scale
Giving the bump his personal rating, D-Von explained why the fall deserved a top score for danger. He stressed the difficulty of maintaining safety while being pushed backward off a tall ladder, falling at least 10 to 15 feet, and breaking two tables. The uncertainty of the ladder’s movement compounded the risk, making the stunt even more treacherous.
How scary that bump must have been for him… on the D-Von Testify Table Scale, I have to give it a five. Let me explain why: You can’t deny how insane it is to climb a ladder as high as you can, then have someone push it out from under you, sending you backward through two tables. You have to pray that ladder doesn’t jerk too much because if it does, you’re in trouble. Going backwards like that is never fun.
—D-Von Dudley
Why This Moment Remains Legendary in Wrestling History
The Matt Hardy SummerSlam 2000 bump symbolizes the extreme risks wrestlers take to entertain fans. D-Von’s account highlights not only the physical danger but also the trust and bravery involved in executing such a high-impact move. This spot continues to resonate with wrestling enthusiasts as one of the most memorable and perilous moments of the era, underlining the enduring legacy of the WWE TLC match at SummerSlam 2000.
