#Spike Dudley

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Raw Nov 25 2002

“Cuz tonight will be the night that I will fall for you !”

“Over agaaiiinnnn”

His diastema/gap in his teeth is so cute!! It was always hidden before the half mask era when he was Kane.

I can’t deny this made me get butterflies in my stomach !

Thank you Batista for this clip I never knew I needed until now. 🥰

Bonus: for some reason, Chris Jericho and Christian were wearing towels for half of this episode, and Spike Dudley took them at the end of one segment.

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December 24, 1999 -

Mike Awesome launches Little Spike Dudley into Masato Tanaka sitting at ringside, on this edition of ECW on TNN.

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Darby: Look at me im Sting Hardy now.

But foreal Darby is more of the new Spike Dudley.

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Spike Dudley interferes in the WWF Tag Team Championship match between The Dudley Boyz and Edge and Christian. Raw is War March 19, 2001

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There are three things that I always think about when The Dudley Boyz are mentioned and that are:

1. Spike getting his ass absolutely wrecked almost every single match

2. "D-VON, GET THE TABLES"

and also

3. "AND THIS IS FOR YOUR 97 COUSINS" clip

There's a few other things, but those are my highlights

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Jacqueline & Crash Holly vs. Molly Holly & Spike Dudley • WWF Smackdown, 6/28/01

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konnan pulling the glock.

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Kane and Spike Dudley at King of the Ring 2001!

Kane was Spike's surprise partner, and he tossed him around like a ragdoll in the match so many times lol.

YEET!!! I actually can't believe this one.

Kane hit some pyro with his massive guns, I mean arms. 🥵

Kane took care of his little partner and carried him out though! Reminiscent of the X-pac days💔

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WWF RAW MAGAZINE: February 2002

TAG TEAM OF THE YEAR:

THE DUDLEY BOYZ

The crowd in Greensboro, North Carolina, was pulsating as the WCW Tag Team Champions, Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley, tore into World Wrestling Federation titlists Matt & Jeff Hardy in a Survivor Series unification match. In the past, the city had seen its share of historical tag team bouts: the tandems of Ric Flair & Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood, Ray “The Crippler” Stevens & Ivan Koloff, and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express had each captured National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) gold in the stories Greensboro Coliseum, back when news of a title switch would reverberate as far away as Australia and Japan. But the intensity level seemed even higher for the 2001 Survivor Series matchup. 

After decades of operating as distinct and contentious entities, the World Wrestling Federation and WCW Tag Team Championships were about to finally, unequivocally fuse. Once, Greensboro had been as loyal to WCW as New York City voters were to the Democratic party. But the world had changed since those days, as had the aforementioned constituencies. And, just as New Yorkers discarded the past by pulling the Republican lever, the sons and daughters of Greensboro grew to accept, then embrace the World Wrestling Federation. Regardless of whether they were affiliated with the champ then loyal to Vince McMahon or his rebellious children, the Dudleys exemplified the reason fans in 2001 tuned in on Mondays to Raw and Thursdays to SmackDown!.

[Bubba Ray and D-Von (here, with Stacy Keibler) were clearly the WWF’s tag team of the year and, very possibly, the greatest duo in the history of the mat wars.]

But at Survivor Series, the old and the new were still merging. Although the Hardys are native sons of North Carolina, to much of the audience, they represented not the bygone days of Harley Race, Wahoo McDaniel and Dusty Rhodes, but the World Wrestling Federation “Attitude” of the 21st Century. By contrast, the Dudleys were the fearless brawlers who, in another age, would have bulldozed through the NWA, battering their rivals in brass knuckle, Texas Death and steel chain matches. That they came to Survivor Series as champions of WCW–the organization built from the pieces of the old NWA’s tradition–made perfect sense. 

Of course, there was another factor. Bubba Ray and D-Von were clearly the World Wrestling Federation’s tag team of the year and, very possibly, the greatest duo in the history of the mat wars. 

The competition in 2001 had been steep. The Hardys, APA, Undertaker & Kane, Test & Booker T, and Edge & Christian (until their well-publicized breakup) were all contenders for the honor. But by showing up every night and performing like one sloppy clothesline or missed shoulder-block would mean a trip back to the indie circuit, Bubba Ray and D-Von never lost their hunger and thus, in the eyes of the fans, retained their position at the top of the charts.

Their appeal did not come solely from the tables–although Fed-heads delighted to the constant spectacle of Bubba Ray and D-Von splintering their opponents through wood. For some Superstars, the move could have been overused to the point of becoming a predictable gimmick, evoking not awe, but groans. This would never happen to the Dudleys though, because everything in their arsenal was so awe-inspiring that by the time the wooden slabs were pulled out, the crowd was in a frenzy. 

The year began with the Dudleys defeating old foes Edge & Christian for the World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship at Royal Rumble. The next month at No Way Out, the unruly partners retained the title in a three-way fracas with their Rumble adversaries, as well as the Undertaker & Kane, in a match featuring tables, ladders and chairs. 

They then lost the titles to Matt & Jeff Hardy, who subsequently lost the championship to Edge & Christian. But on March 19, the Dudleys captured the titles once again–when their half brother Spike Dudley interfered on their behalf in the finish.

[Everything in the Dudleys’ arsenal was so awe-inspiring that by the time the wooden slabs were pulled out, the crowd was in a frenzy.]

The presence of Spike created an entertaining sidelight to the Dudleys’ brutal matches. The slightly built daredevil was first an integral part of the Dudley Boyz’ conflicts, amusing and thrilling fans with his Dudley Dog, a maneuver that involves catching a foe in a headlock, running up the turnbuckles, twisting around, and smashing the opponent face-first into the mat. But while the Dudleys were scuffling with Hardcore & Crash Holly, little Spike announced that he’d fallen in love with their cousin Molly Holly. Asked to choose between his family and his girlfriend, Spike chose love, inciting a war with Bubba Ray and D-Von that saw the elder Dudleys regularly batter their little sibling, administering the dreaded 3D through tables, and gorilla-pressing the youngster and hurling him into the audience. 

Spike aligned himself with a number of larger allies-among them, Kane and Big Show–to seek revenge. But by the end of the year, the young man was proved a fool for letting a woman separate him from his blood; Molly dumped the young romantic for the self-styled superhero The Hurricane. 

Along the way, Bubba Ray and D-Von participated in what some called the most controversial incident of the year, returning to their roots in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), and joining forces with one time WCW members to form the Alliance. Their goal: aiding Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley in their plot to destroy their father Vince McMahon and his World Wrestling Federation. 

The Dudleys’ effort was aided by perhaps the most visible member of WCW: sexy Stacy Keibler, a.k.a. “The Duchess of Dudleyville.”

[On October 23 in Omaha, Nebraska, Bubba Ray and D-Von defeated the Hardy Boyz to capture the WCW tag titles–becoming the first team in history to snare the prize in WCW, ECW and the World Wrestling Federation.]

By the time Survivor Series occurred, Bubba Ray and D-Von had won the World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship four times in 2001. On October 23 in Omaha, Nebraska, they reached another milestone. The devious Dudleys defeated the Hardys to capture the WCW Tag Team Titles–becoming the first team in history to snare the prize in WCW, ECW and the World Wrestling Federation. 

As the steel cage was lowered for their Survivor Series clash, fans braced themselves for a match they’d recollect a generation from now. The Dudleys did all they could to live up to expectations.  Standing on the turnbuckles on opposite sides of the ring, D-Von drove Matt Hardy to the canvas with a side Russian leg sweep, while Bubba delivered his Bubba Bomb to Jeff. Later, when Matt tried climbing out of the cage, Bubba charged across the ring, mashing his rival’s face against the steel. 

All along, fans were hoping that the Dudleys would insert their signature tables into the action, but with a massive pen surrounding the squared circle, the possibility seemed remote. That is, until Stacy wiggled her alluring posterior at referee Nick Patrick, pickpocketing the keys to the cage from him as he gawked, then opening the door and slipping in a table. 

[In 2001, the Dudleys became the unified champions, joining duos like Demolition, Crusher & Bruiser, and Stan “the Lariat” Hansen & Terry “Bam Bam” Gordy, among the toughest and greatest tag teams of all time.]

With both the WWF and WCW Tag Team Championships at stake, demanding viewers expected a dramatic ending. It occurred after Matt scampered over the side of the cage. Jeff seemed well on his way to escaping as well, when he stopped at the top of the enclosure, spider D-Von sprawled atop the table in center ring, and attempted a Swanton Bomb. At the last moment, D-Von slipped out of the way, causing Jeff to plummet through the wood. The younger Hardy lay motionless on the canvas while Bubba Ray crawled over and scored the pin. 

Despite the Dudleys’ despicable ways, even the Hardys’ most ardent fans couldn’t resist exploding in applause at the mastery displayed in the match. Bubba Ray and D-Von were the unified champions, and–along with duos like Demolition, Crusher & Bruiser, and Stan “the Lariat” Hansen & Terry “Bam Bam” Gordy–among the toughest and greatest tag teams of all time.

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ECW As Good As It Gets (09/20/1997) // Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Spike Dudley vs. Bam Bam Bigelow

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The Royal Rumble Marathon: 2004

We’re rumbling into 2004.

Spoilers for past Rumbles.

The undercard:

Evolution (Batista/Flair) vs the Dudleys in a table interference. Okay match with a Coach run-in. Evolution won.

Jon Cena interviewed by a young Josh Woods. Interrupted by Rob Van Dam.

Rey Mysterio vs Jamie Noble, accompanied by a “blind” Nidia. I loved Noble and Nidia back in the day, they were hilarious.  Rey wins after mis-timed interference by Nidia.

Eddie Guerrero vs Chavo Guerrero, accompanied by Chavo Sr.  Eddie wins and beats up Chavo Sr after the match. I miss Eddie, he was fantastic in the ring.

Benoit promo interrupted by ¾’s of Evolution

Brock Lesnar vs Hardcore Holly. Holly wants revenge against Brock for the broken neck he suffered after he stupidly tried to sandbag Brock. Brock wins.

Shawn Michaels vs Triple H in a last man standing match for the World championship. Hunter retains when both men are unable to answer the ten count. Lame.

Before the Rumble can begin, we have a mini-brawl between Austin, Heyman, and Bischoff.

Goldberg promo interrupted by Lesnar.

The Rumble entrants, in order of appearance:

1) Chris Benoit

2) Randy Orton

3) Mark Henry

4) Tajiri

5) Bradshaw

6) Rhino

7) Matt Hardy

8) Scott Steiner

9) Matt Morgan

10) The Hurricane

11) Booker T

12) Kane

13) Spike Dudley

14) Rikishi

15) Renee Dupre

16) A-Train

17) Shelton Benjamin

18) Ernest Miller

19) Kurt Angle

20) Rico (accompanied by Jackie Gayda)

21) Mick Foley

22) Christian

23) Nunzio

24) Big Show

25) Chris Jericho

26) Charlie Haas

27) Billy Gunn

28) John Cena

29) Rob Van Dam

30) Goldberg

Highlights:

Kane is distracted by an Undertaker-return psych out, is eliminated by Booker, and takes his frustration out on Spike, preventing the smallest Dudley from entering the Rumble.

Ernest Miller and his sidekick’s dancing routine in the ring (somebody call his mama!),

Foley knocks Test out and Austin orders Mick to replace Test in the Rumble – Mick beelines straight to Randy Orton.

Jericho eliminates his “good friend” Christian for a second year in a row.

Lesnar attacks Goldberg during the Rumble.

Big Show uses his rump to send Kurt Angle flying.

Winner, Most Eliminations, Longest Time In The Ring: Benoit

Quickest Eliminations: Bradshaw, Dupree, Miller

First-Time Rumblers: Randy Orton, Tajiri, Rhyno, Matt Morgan, Spike Dudley, Renee Dupree, Shelton Benjamin, Rico, Nunzio, Charlie Haas, John Cena, Goldberg

Wrestlers and others who have passed away: Howard Finkel, Eddie Guerrero, Benoit,

Number of deceased individuals on the card: 3 – the lowest number yet!