Insight with Chris Van Vliet Spike Dudley: His Most HARDCORE Moments, What He Said NO To, ECW, Brutal Chair Shots, Life After Wrestling
Aug 19, 2025
Spike Dudley, a retired wrestling star known for his ECW days, shares wild and brutal tales from the ring. He reflects on his daring jumps, including taking the first-ever 3D from The Dudley Boyz. Spike discusses memorable matches against legends like The Undertaker and Steve Austin, and the challenges of being an underdog in a giant's world. He also opens up about transitioning to life after wrestling, balancing personal responsibilities, and his aspirations for a Hall of Fame induction, all while showcasing his signature humor.
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Humble ECW Debut
- Spike Dudley remembers arriving at ECW with nothing and being debuted by being carried in a duffel bag and thrown into the ring.
- He worked ring crew and wrestling for $75 a match while sleeping in shared rooms to stay on the road.
A Shoot During Debut
- During his Dudley debut D-Von mistook Spike for a fan and legitimately judo-threw him onto concrete.
- D-Von apologized after realizing it was Spike, and Spike treated it as a real shoot moment.
Small Size Became His Strength
- Spike realized his ability to take bumps came from being the youngest sibling and training with older kids.
- Early wrestling school survival filtered out bigger trainees, which highlighted his unique, resilient gimmick.
