On the latest episode of the Grilling JR podcast, Jim Ross addressed the ongoing public exchange between himself and D-Von Dudley regarding allegations of past racism.
Co-host Conrad Thompson noted that he had received a text message from Maven Huffman—who recently appeared in a video with D-Von addressing the controversy—asking if Ross would be willing to do a video with D-Von to clear the air. Thompson suggested that a private meeting might be more appropriate than a public spectacle.
Ross stated he is willing to meet with D-Von but drew a line at filming the interaction for content.
“No problem, Conrad, I’m happy to do it. I’m just not going to put it on tape and make a TV show out of it, period,” Ross said. “I’m not interested in that. I am interested in reconnecting with D-Von, because I like D-Von. … I’d have no problem reconnecting with D-Von at a car show.”
Ross reiterated his confusion regarding the origins of the allegations, stating he does not recall any negative interactions with D-Von during their time in WWE.
“I don’t remember the first cross word I had with D-Von,” Ross said. “The boisterous one was Bubba, right, but not in a bad way. He just had no problem expressing himself. … But the D-Von thing, I never got mad at him. I was bewildered how this could happen. Because like I said, I don’t remember any negative exchanges with him, and what I was allegedly said would damn sure be negative.”
Ross concluded by dismissing the idea of holding onto a grudge.
“I’ve just said all along, I don’t have any room in my carry-on for negativity at this stage of my life,” Ross said. “I’m not packing it. So if somebody’s looking for that, look elsewhere.”
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