Spike Dudley Returns to the Ring After Eight-Year Absence
Professional wrestling fans were in for a surprise when Spike Dudley made his return to the ring after an eight-year absence. The former WWE Hardcore champion teamed up with Teddy Goodz and Little Mean Kathleen to take on Aaron Rourke, LSG, and Ava Everett at LIVE Pro Wrestling’s Whaling Cuty Rumble show in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Spike Dudley, whose real name is Matt Hyson, hasn’t wrestled a match since December 2015, according to Cagematch. So, what brought him back to the squared circle? While we can’t hear it directly from Dudley himself, one of the reasons could be his association with Cojo’s Toy World’s Holiday Toy Drive.
CoJo’s Toy World is co-owned by Spike’s trainee, Teddy Goodz, who organized the toy drive. Last year, Spike participated in a meet-and-greet for their inaugural Toy Drive, as mentioned in a tweet by CoJo’s Toy World’s official Twitter account.
This year, Spike Dudley not only supported the toy drive but also reminded everyone that he’s still a tough S.O.B. After an eight-year absence, he stepped back into the ring and showed that he hasn’t lost his edge.
The full Whaling Cuty Rumble event, including Spike Dudley’s return match, will be available this week on Indie Wrestling’s official Twitter account.
While this return match doesn’t necessarily signal a full-time comeback for Spike Dudley, it’s evident that he had a great time being back in the ring. Dudley, who has previously wrestled in WWF/E, ECW, and TNA, enjoyed success both as a tag team wrestler with his “brothers” Bubba Ray and D-Von, and as a singles competitor in various promotions.
Living in New England, Dudley likely didn’t have to travel far to make this show, which may have been another factor in his decision to return for this one-off appearance. However, fans of the wrestling veteran can’t help but hope for more Spike Dudley appearances on the independent circuit.
For more information about Spike Dudley’s first match in eight years and his involvement in the indie wrestling holiday toy drive, you can read the full article on ProWrestlingWars.com.
Original article posted at: CagesideSeats.com