D-Von Dudley Finally Names WWE Figure Behind Racist Remarks

D-Von Dudley has officially ended speculation by revealing the WWE figure who made racially offensive remarks toward him during the Attitude Era — confirming it was none other than Jim Ross.

The WWE Hall of Famer addressed the situation while speaking on the Duke LovesRasslin podcast, clearing the air after online speculation incorrectly tied names like Vince McMahon, Michael Hayes, and John Laurinaitis to the controversy. D-Von explained that those individuals actually supported him during his career.

“People were speculating that I was talking about Michael Hayes or they thought I was talking about Vince or John Laurinaitis. Let me just make this perfectly clear. Vince McMahon has helped me to become a superstar… Has there been times where I got frustrated with him — whether it was as talent or producer? Absolutely. But that doesn’t mean I hate the man.”

He also spoke highly of Michael Hayes and John Laurinaitis, clarifying they were not the ones behind the comments.

“Michael Hayes did nothing but help me during my producer role — to help me become a better producer. So, no, not Michael Hayes. John Laurinaitis took care of me as a producer. Never once did he badmouth me in any way, shape, or form. He always took care of you. So, it wasn’t John Laurinaitis.”

After eliminating other names, D-Von confirmed what many had speculated for weeks.

“Did I come out and say ten-gallon hat? Yes. Did Maven let the cat out of the bag? Yes. Was it J.R.? Yes, I did have a problem with J.R. back then.”

The former tag team legend revealed that the comments from Ross deeply hurt him at the time, though he emphasized he has chosen forgiveness.

“Was I disappointed with that man when he said the things he said to me back then? Yes, I was. Now, he can sit there and deny it all he wants, but again, Bubba was there, and Bubba said that he remembers the incident on my podcast. Paul Heyman was there, Spike Dudley was there, and Tommy Dreamer was there.”

D-Von also stressed that this isn’t about “pulling the race card,” pointing out that multiple non-Black witnesses were present.

“No one’s pulling the race card. The question was asked, and I got tired of people asking who it was. If I didn’t want to say it back then, I had the right not to. But now I wanted to — that was my way of letting it go.”

Despite his hurt, D-Von expressed compassion for Ross, who has recently faced health challenges, making it clear he holds no grudge.

“I’m not angry at the man today. I know the man is going through some health problems, and just to show you where I am and the place that I’m in — I pray that God can heal his body. I’ve forgiven him in my heart. I haven’t talked to him, and when I see him, I don’t say anything to him because not once has he come to me and apologized. I don’t hold any ill feelings toward the man. Again, I won’t forget, but I do have to forgive him. That was my way of letting it go.”

This revelation adds a powerful new chapter to D-Von’s story — one that blends pain, forgiveness, and reflection.

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