8 Time WWE Tag Team Champion Leaves Company After Vince McMahon Rumors

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But one popular name was released by the company on Thursday. Mike Johnson of PWInsider has reported that WWE Hall of Famer D-von Dudley has been let go by the WWE.

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D-von is famous for his run in the WWE as part of the iconic tag team "Dudley Boyz" alongside Bubba Ray Dudley. The tag team has won the WWE tag team championships 8 times.

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8 Time WWE Tag Team Champion Leaves Company After Vince McMahon Rumors

But one popular name was released by the company on Thursday. Mike Johnson of PWInsider has reported that WWE Hall of Famer D-von Dudley has been let go by the WWE.

D-von is famous for his run in the WWE as part of the iconic tag team "Dudley Boyz" alongside Bubba Ray Dudley. The tag team has won the WWE tag team championships 8 times.

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