Following the emotional challenge laid down by Bully Ray at TNA Slammiversary, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has weighed in — and he’s not holding back.
During a recent episode of his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker gave a blunt and critical assessment of the proposed dream match between Team 3D and The Hardy Boyz at TNA Bound for Glory on October 12, stating flat-out that the match “is not possible” and urging both legendary teams to “let it go.”
“He can’t work anymore. He’s done. He’s finished.”
Booker’s reasoning centers on the health of D-Von Dudley, who suffered a stroke in 2020 and underwent spinal surgery in 2022.
While D-Von has since returned to training students at his wrestling academy and even confirmed that he will wrestle one final match at Bound for Glory, Booker isn’t convinced. “Let me tell you something, it’s not possible,” Booker said. “D-Von, damn it, he just had a heart attack or a stroke not too long ago. He can’t work anymore. He’s done. He’s finished.”
Booker made it clear that he doesn’t believe the match should happen under any circumstances, regardless of the fans’ nostalgia or the significance of the moment.
“Just Don’t Know When To Let It Go”
Booker also criticized Bully Ray (aka Bubba Ray Dudley) for continuing to push for one last encounter, suggesting that some legends simply don’t know when to walk away. “Bubba Ray, look, man, these guys just don’t know when to let it go. That’s my thing,” Booker continued. “They just don’t know when to put it down. It’s over. Okay?”
While fans were buzzing after the Slammiversary confrontation, Booker believes it’s time for all involved to move on from the iconic rivalry.
He praised other current wrestling storylines, including Jacy Jayne, Trick Williams, and AJ Styles, but drew the line at reviving The Dudleys vs. The Hardys. “All that other stuff you was talking about — Jacy Jayne and Trick Williams, AJ Styles, all that stuff, that’s cool. But let’s forget about The Dudleys vs. The Hardys. Let’s just forget about it.”
Despite Booker’s remarks, TNA has officially teased the dream match as a reality for Bound for Glory, and D-Von himself confirmed on Insight with Chris Van Vliet that the bout would be a true farewell.
Stay tuned to PWMania.com for updates on the match and any further comments from Booker T, D-Von, or The Hardys.
