D-Von Dudley Details Alleged Racist Remarks by Jim Ross

DVon Dudley, a WWE Hall of Famer, has provided detailed accounts of two alleged incidents involving racist comments from fellow Hall of Famer Jim Ross during their time working together in the company, escalating a dispute that began last fall.

In a video posted to his YouTube channel on Wednesday, Dudley described the first encounter as occurring in 1999 at the grand opening of WWF New York, a WWE-owned restaurant in Manhattan. He said he and his tag-team partner Bubba Ray Dudley, known as Bully Ray, had been mingling with celebrities including musical artists and actors at the high-profile event. Later, in a private room downstairs, Ross approached them after appearing intoxicated.

According to Dudley, Ross initially complimented their performances, saying, "You boys are doing really good, and this and that. I like you boys, I like you boys a lot." He then turned his attention to Dudley, adding, "DVon, I'm not too sure. The verdict's still out on him. I'm not too sure how I particularly feel about this." Bully Ray interjected to defend Dudley, noting his strong work ethic and lack of issues with the company. Ross persisted, Dudley recounted, eventually stating, "There's just...