Bully Ray discusses Vince McMahon's goals for The Dudley Boyz WWE return
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Bully Ray says that his 2015 return to WWE with D-Von Dudley was predicated on specific objectives outlined by Vince McMahon. The former tag team champion stated that McMahon initially asked the duo to feature younger talent like Titus O'Neil and Darren Young, a request the pair disagreed with at the time. A later meeting clarified that the primary objective for The Dudley Boyz was to elevate The New Day, The Usos, and The Wyatt Family. Bully Ray noted that despite his reservations regarding the booking, he takes pride in the success those teams eventually achieved. He eventually requested his release three years into the contract after becoming dissatisfied with being used to put over makeshift tag teams.
- •Vince McMahon directed The Dudley Boyz to boost The New Day, The Usos, and The Wyatt Family.
- •Bully Ray felt the return was successful in elevating these specific teams during their tenure.
- •The Dudley Boyz left WWE in 2005 before returning in 2015 for a three-year run.
- •Bully Ray requested a release after feeling the team's standing had been diminished by poor booking.
- •The New Day eventually surpassed the tag title reign record held by The Dudley Boyz.
- 2:30 PMWrestling Inc — Bully Ray: Vince McMahon Brought The Dudleys Back To WWE For A Specific Purpose
"According to Bully Ray, when Vince McMahon brought the Dudley Boyz back to WWE in 2015, he laid out a very specific goal for the team.
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