Subhojeet Mukherjee on February 28, 2026
The debate over fan behavior at WWE events continues — and now D-Von Dudley has entered the conversation.
After Rhodes argued that wrestling crowds are part of the show and that some WWE Superstars may be “a little too sensitive,” D-Von shared his own perspective while speaking on the DukeLovesRasslin podcast on February 28, 2026. When asked about Rhodes’ comments and whether today’s wrestlers are too sensitive to crowd criticism, D-Von admitted he understands part of Cody’s argument.
“I kind of agree with Cody on that, because some wrestlers are a little soft when it comes to criticism. There are definitely some who are very sensitive.”
He then reflected on how crowd reactions were handled during wrestling’s edgier eras, explaining that performers simply had to accept harsh reactions as part of the business.
“During the Attitude Era, you had to accept that if fans were going to be mean, they were going to be mean. Fans have the right to say what they want, but to a certain degree, don’t be disrespectful about it.”
D-Von also shifted the discussion toward social media, noting that online behavior often goes beyond what happens inside an arena.
“I stay off Twitter and only use it for promotional reasons. I stay off because there are people who really don’t care what they say. I can post a photo of my family and someone will still have something negative to say.”
Looking back at his own experience as a fan, D-Von made it clear that respect for performers used to feel different.
“Back when I was a wrestling fan, I would never dream of saying something disrespectful to a wrestler.”
He then addressed what he sees as a generational shift in how younger fans interact with adults, both online and in public.
“Today, especially some younger kids and teenagers, they feel like they can say and do whatever they want. I see videos on Twitter where some of these kids talk crazy to adults and think they’re protected because they’re teenagers — like, ‘You can’t touch me, you can’t do that.’ And then when an adult who doesn’t care reacts, suddenly the kid is on the floor crying, saying, ‘I can’t believe you hit me.’”
Ultimately, D-Von clarified that while he supports fans having opinions, he believes there should still be limits rooted in basic respect.
“Back in the day, you didn’t disrespect adults. You can have an opinion, but you’ve got to be respectful.”
One thing is clear: this isn’t just about one heckler anymore. It’s about where the line is in modern wrestling. And with legends now speaking up, don’t expect the conversation to cool off anytime soon.
Where do you stand — should wrestling crowds have fewer boundaries, or is it time to redefine what’s acceptable at live events? Let us know your thoughts.
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