The Dudleys Retire Following Loss to The Hardys – An iconic rivalry came to an emotional close on Sunday night, as The Hardys and The Dudley Boyz faced off one last time in the co-main event of TNA Bound for Glory in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Billed as a “One Final Table” match, the contest marked the end of an era between two of wrestling’s most legendary tag teams. The Dudleys, accompanied by Brother Runt (Spike Dudley), made their entrance wearing their classic WWE gear and glasses, a nod to the nostalgia that fueled the match.

The chaos began early, with Jeff Hardy becoming the first to be eliminated after the Dudleys connected with their trademark 3D through a table. Refusing to stay down, Jeff retaliated moments later by delivering a swanton bomb off a ladder, sending D-Von Dudley crashing through a table.

That left Bubba Ray Dudley alone against both Hardys. Despite his efforts to keep fighting, Bubba was eventually worn down by a series of brutal chair shots. Showing visible emotion, Bubba appeared to accept the end, allowing himself to be put through a table by Matt and Jeff Hardy, officially giving The Hardys the win in their final battle.

After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva presented The Hardys with both their NXT and TNA Tag Team Championship belts as the Dudleys slowly recovered. What followed was one of the most heartfelt moments of the night. The Dudleys stopped The Hardys as they prepared to leave the ring, removed their boots, and handed them to their longtime rivals—a symbolic gesture of retirement. Both teams embraced to a standing ovation before The Dudleys exited, leaving The Hardys to celebrate under the spotlight.

The Hardys and The Dudleys share a storied rivalry that spans over two decades, highlighted by their legendary TLC matches with Edge & Christian during WWE’s early 2000s golden era. Their Bound for Glory encounter served as the fitting final chapter to one of wrestling’s most celebrated tag team rivalries.

The Dudleys Retire Following Loss to The Hardys

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