At TNA Slammiversary, while topics like attendance, AJ Styles’ return, and controversy over Williams’ tactics for retaining the TNA World Heavyweight Championship dominated the conversation, other significant developments unfolded. One major highlight involved former TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray, who reclaimed the TNA Tag Team Championship and proposed a match at Bound for Glory this fall to face “Time One Time,” with expectations that D-Von Dudley will team with Bully for the match. This upcoming match has surprised many, especially considering D-Von’s recent health struggles. In an interview on “Insights with Chris Van Vliet,” recorded prior to Slammiversary, D-Von revealed that a back surgery, intended to improve his condition, might actually jeopardize his wrestling future. The surgery ended up being more extensive than planned, as doctors had to fuse additional vertebrae (L4, L5, and S1) after discovering more damage during the procedure.
Fan Take: This news is significant for WWE fans because it highlights the physical toll wrestling takes on its athletes and how health challenges can impact potential dream matches and reunions. D-Von’s situation reminds fans of the fragility of a wrestler’s career and adds emotional weight to their performances when they do return to the ring.
