Summary
WWE Hall of Famer D-Von Dudley nearly joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW) but could not agree on terms with AEW president Tony Khan. Dudley wanted to work as a producer to support his sons rather than return to wrestling in the ring.
Key Facts
- D-Von Dudley is a WWE Hall of Famer and tag team legend.
- Since 2019, AEW has featured several former WWE wrestlers.
- Dudley talked with AEW president Tony Khan about working there.
- Dudley wanted a behind-the-scenes producer role, not a wrestling job.
- Tony Khan wanted Dudley to also consider wrestling or managing.
- Dudley had back surgery and did not want to wrestle again.
- They could not reach an agreement, and their talks ended without a deal.
- Dudley and The Dudley Boyz recently retired from wrestling after a final match.
