D-Von Dudley Claims KKK Members Infiltrated WWE in the ’90s

D‑Von Dudley just made one of the most shocking claims ever heard from a former WWE star. In a new interview with Video Gamer, the Hall of Famer said racism in wrestling ran far deeper than most fans realize — even alleging that members of the Ku Klux Klan infiltrated WWE in the 1990s.

Speaking about his experience with racism behind the scenes, D‑Von said the problem was always hidden from public view.

“The racism back then was hidden really,” D‑Von said. “I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. The Klan wore sheets on their heads. The Ku Klux Klan wore sheets over their heads. And I felt that a lot of those Klan members made their way into wrestling, traded in their sheets for suits. It was definitely a behind the scenes thing.”

This isn’t the first time D‑Von has talked about racism in wrestling. Earlier this week, he revealed that a top WWE official once told him he was disliked “because of the color of [his] skin.” Though he didn’t name the person, fans quickly speculated it was a reference to a former head of talent relations at the time, Jim Ross.

The veteran wrestler’s latest comments suggest that what he faced wasn’t just personal — it was part of a broader culture that tolerated discrimination behind closed doors. D‑Von’s revelation is reigniting conversations about how deep systemic racism once ran in pro wrestling and whether it still lingers today.