A WWE Hall of Famer recently expressed his disappointment that Tony Khan did not seize the chance to reunite several legendary tag teams in AEW. D-Von Dudley, one half of the renowned Dudley Boyz, shared his regrets about matches he had hoped to have before retiring, noting that the opportunity slipped away despite Khan’s enthusiasm for wrestling.
The Dudley Boyz are widely regarded as one of wrestling’s greatest tag teams. Although D-Von Dudley has not formally retired, he has limited in-ring activity owing to ongoing health issues. His last wrestling appearance occurred over a year ago on the independent circuit, marking a gradual step back from frequent competition.
In an interview with Chris Van Vliet, D-Von stated that he wished his final matches could have been with both the Hardys and Edge & Christian, two other iconic tag teams. He questioned why Tony Khan, known as a passionate wrestling fan, did not organize a reunion featuring these groups in AEW, calling it a missed opportunity.
“When the opportunity came, when Edge left WWE and went to AEW you had Christian and Edge there, and then the Hardys were there, and it was like we were wondering why Tony, who is a huge fan of the business and always has been, why wouldn’t he take the opportunity to be the one to put those three teams together and to do that? But he never did. So I think that opportunity is lost.” —D-Von Dudley, WWE Hall of Famer
Dudley Boyz Set to Face the Hardy Boyz in Upcoming Match
Although the chance to face Edge & Christian before retiring has passed, D-Von Dudley will still have a significant match against Matt and Jeff Hardy. The Hardy Boyz recently captured the TNA Tag Team Championship at TNA Slammiversary, where Bully Ray issued a challenge from the sidelines for a reunion with Team 3D, also known as the Dudley Boyz.
This highly anticipated tag team match is scheduled for October 12 at the Bound for Glory pay-per-view event. It is widely believed this encounter may serve as the final match for the Dudley Boyz together, creating a fitting climax against one of their most famous rivals within professional wrestling history.
Significance of the Missed Reunion in AEW
The missed opportunity to bring together these legendary tag teams in AEW stands as a notable moment in recent wrestling history. Tony Khan’s AEW could have hosted a much-anticipated reunion that would celebrate the legacies of the Dudley Boyz, the Hardys, and Edge & Christian. Instead, wrestling fans are left with the knowledge that one of the sport’s biggest moments was never realized.
Nevertheless, the upcoming match between the Dudley Boyz and the Hardy Boyz will allow fans to witness at least part of that history come alive one last time. This event underscores the enduring importance of tag team wrestling and the strong connections these teams share, even as their eras slowly come to an end.
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