Pro wrestling legends Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley are making their presence felt at the upcoming NXT vs. TNA Showdown on October 7th—and they’re not coming quietly.
Bubba Ray took to social media to let the world know that Team 3D will be in the building, sitting front row as Matt and Jeff Hardy take on DarkState in a high-stakes title vs. title tag team clash. In a reply to Matt Hardy, who was promoting the match, Bubba made it crystal clear: “Devon and I will be watching. From the front row…”
Matt’s response added intrigue to the tease, writing: “Was not expecting to see you two until Sunday…”
Whether this is just a nod of support or something more is anybody’s guess, but having The Dudley Boyz ringside for a Hardy Boyz match instantly raises speculation.
Current lineup for the October 7 NXT vs. TNA Showdown:
• TNA vs. NXT Survivor Series men’s match (Joe Hendry as guest referee): Team NXT (Ricky Starks, Trick Williams, Myles Borne, and Je’Von Evans) vs. Team TNA (Mike Santana, Frankie Kazarian, Moose, and Leon Slater)
• TNA vs. NXT Survivor Series women’s match (Jordynne Grace as guest referee): Team NXT (Jacy Jayne, Sol Ruca, Jaida Parker, and Lola Vice) vs. Team TNA (Kelani Jordan, The IInspiration, and Mara Sade)
• Title vs. title: NXT Tag Team Champions DarkState (Osiris Griffin & Dion Lennox) vs. TNA Tag Team Champions The Hardys (Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy)
• NXT North American Championship: Ethan Page (c) vs. Mustafa Ali
• The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley & D-Von Dudley) confirmed to attend ringside
With legends at ringside and inter-promotional warfare erupting, this Showdown is shaping up to be a night with major implications.
Do you think The Dudley Boyz are just watching—or are they waiting to get involved? Let us know what you think in the comments below.