WWE Hall of Famer D-Von Dudley is pushing back against what he calls misleading headlines surrounding comments he made about Stephanie McMahon, clarifying the context of his words and defending his character.
D-Von Dudley Sets the Record Straight on Stephanie McMahon Comments
The wrestling legend addressed misconstrued statements during a recent podcast appearance, explaining the basis of his comments stemmed from gratitude and respect.
- D-Von Dudley explained that Stephanie McMahon personally reached out to him during a medical emergency, offering support to both him and his family.
- He clarified that a comment about “infatuation” was a misspoken word choice, intended to convey admiration.
- D-Von expressed disappointment with media outlets for twisting his words and potentially damaging his personal life.
D-Von Dudley addressed the renewed discussion surrounding past comments about Stephanie McMahon during Episode 54 of Devon & The Duke. He asserted that the narrative presented by some outlets was inaccurate and ignored the genuine appreciation he holds for McMahon.
“I got upset about the whole Stephanie McMahon thing because it really hurt me,” Dudley explained. “This woman didn’t have to call me during my stroke, but she did. Not only did she call, she left messages telling me I was a rock star, that she was rooting for me, and couldn’t wait to see me back. She even joked in the voicemail that she just found out my real name was ‘Devon,’ not ‘D-Von,’ and it made me laugh during a tough time.”
He further emphasized McMahon’s support extended to his family, stating, “She also spoke to my wife when I was in surgery and made sure she was okay and I was doing better… That’s a real friend.”
The controversy, according to Dudley, originated from a question about the Attitude Era and whether he would have been interested in dating McMahon. He responded by acknowledging her beauty but noting that Triple H was already with her. He then mistakenly used the word “infatuation” when he meant to say “admired,” which he believes was deliberately sensationalized by the media.
“Then some question was brought up about the Attitude Era and someone asked, ‘Would you have wanted to date Stephanie McMahon back then?’ I answered, ‘Why wouldn’t you? She’s a beautiful woman. But Triple H found her first.’ Then I mistakenly used the word ‘infatuation’ instead of ‘admired,’ and the media ran with it.”
D-Von expressed frustration with the resulting headlines, which he felt were misleading and potentially harmful. “They said I was obsessed, they twisted it into something inappropriate… That could’ve hurt my marriage, my life, luckily, it didn’t. But shame on them. Karma’s real.”
