Bully remembers Vince playing off the incident as though nothing had happened, but in turns out there are indeed consequences when you drop the boss.
“Disaster! Vince crashes and burns, he tries to tell us that he’s totally fine, there’s not gonna be any heat from it – all is good,” Bully said, before ominously recalling how both he and D-Von were put in a dumpster the following “SmackDown.”
“They put us in a dumpster and dropped us 15 feet off the stage,” he said. “And D-Von did not tell me – my wife never told me after 20 years of marriage that she was claustrophobic. D-Von had an anxiety attack when he went into that dumpster.”
Bully recalled having to hold D-Von’s hand while they were in the dumpster and trying to make him imagine it was a rollercoaster ride.
“When that dumpster hits, you see the cover of the dumpster pop off, and D-Von come flying out, gasping for air!” he added. “The disaster was dropping Vince. The disaster was putting D-Von in a dumpster when he was claustrophobic, and that was our receipt.”
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Bill Eadie and Barry Darsow of Demolition have shared strong opinions on the current use of gimmick matches in professional wrestling, arguing that they no longer carry the same meaning they once did.
Speaking on the Demo Pod podcast, both veterans explained that gimmick matches were once reserved as the final chapter in long-running feuds. According to Eadie, these matches were built over extended periods, often lasting more than a year, before reaching a decisive conclusion.
“Sometimes that buildup was a year, a year and a half, and it culminated with, now we’re going to get a winner. Now it’s finally going to be settled,” Eadie said. “I think it meant more then than it does now, because sometimes they just throw people into this gimmick match where there was no buildup for it.”
Darsow agreed and pointed to steel cage matches as an example of how things have changed over time. He noted that such matches were once rare, which made them feel important.
“The blowoff was a cage match or whatever. And then they wouldn’t have a cage match again until somebody else had another blowout,” Darsow said. “You might have one every other year. Now it’s like, ‘Hey, let’s just throw a cage match in there. Let’s have a ladder match.’”
Eadie also raised concerns about the physical toll of modern matches, suggesting that the focus has shifted away from traditional wrestling.
“A lot of the stuff is like gymnastics. It’s not wrestling. And they’re taking so many bumps, the propensity of potential injury greatly accelerates,” Eadie said. “We used to wrestle for the idea we’re going to be in this business for a long period of time. They have wrestlers now that have to outdo the match before, or the two matches, or the three matches before.”
Darsow echoed those concerns, warning about long-term health risks.
“These guys are unbelievable, the stuff they’re doing, but they’re crippling themselves up. Some of them are getting hurt so bad they can’t hardly work anymore,” Darsow said. “Every guy has to beat what the next guy does.”
He also referenced the famous Hell in a Cell moment involving Mick Foley and The Undertaker, recalling how dangerous it felt to watch.
“I just was like, oh my God, please be okay. One wrong move and you’re done. Thank God he walked away from it, but not very well,” Darsow said.
Eadie added that modern performers like Shane McMahon and Logan Paul highlight how far the risk level has increased.
“There’s only so many bumps in your body,” Eadie said.
Both men made it clear they would not have agreed to certain match types in today’s environment.
“If somebody proposed a scaffold match to me, I would certainly not do it. I have a hard time going off the high dive knowing that there’s water underneath,” Eadie said.
Their comments reflect a broader concern among veterans about how wrestling has evolved, especially regarding safety, storytelling, and the long-term health of performers.
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Jim Ross has shared his thoughts on why Sid Eudy was not inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame sooner, pointing to backstage politics as a major factor.
Speaking on the Grilling JR podcast, Ross was asked why Sid—known to fans as Sid Vicious—had to wait so long for recognition despite a career that included multiple world title reigns and WrestleMania main events. Ross admitted there is no clear explanation.
“That is a question that you can ask over and over and not get a good answer,” Ross said. “Politics, part of it. Politics, I think, has a lot to do with this selection of the individuals that go into the Hall of Fame. It just came around, finding his time.”
Sid’s career credentials are well established. He was a two-time WWE Champion and a two-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion. He also headlined major events, including WrestleMania 13 against The Undertaker and WrestleMania 8 against Hulk Hogan, solidifying his place among top stars of his era.
Ross made it clear that he believes Sid’s Hall of Fame induction is fully deserved, but he also expressed disappointment that the moment comes after Sid’s passing.
“It’s a damn shame that he’s no longer with us to enjoy those moments, because he would have enjoyed it,” Ross said. “I know going to the Hall of Fame, and you know, Sid matured and grew a lot over the course of time. He certainly is a Hall of Famer. No doubt about that.”
Sid Eudy passed away in August 2024 at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer. His death marked the loss of one of wrestling’s most recognizable figures from the 1990s.
The Hall of Fame news was confirmed by his son, Gunner Eudy, who shared the announcement on social media while expressing pride in his father’s legacy and what it represents for their family.
While the timing of the induction carries a sense of sadness, it also serves as long-overdue recognition for a performer whose impact on the industry remains significant.
Becky Lynch recently spoke about the legacy of the Four Horsewomen and her current mindset heading into WrestleMania 42 during an appearance on the Cheap Heat podcast.
When asked about what the group has accomplished and whether there is more left to achieve together, Lynch reflected on their impact while admitting that the group is no longer united.
“Honestly, I can’t disagree, that’s a great answer,” Lynch said. “We’re a great foursome. We were never really aligned. We did great work, and we’re still doing great work.”
She also addressed the absence of Mercedes Moné, formerly known as Sasha Banks, and left the door open for a future reunion.
“Well, we’re not all here,” Lynch said. “You know, the door is always open to Sasha. So I think that’s one of those things you can go back to at any time, and it will always be fantastic.”
Lynch’s comments follow recent remarks from Charlotte Flair, who stated that the Four Horsewomen are no longer as close as they once were, with each member moving in different directions over time.
During the interview, Lynch was also asked about the idea that top stars can become obstacles for rising talent. She leaned into the concept and responded without hesitation.
“I absolutely am, I’m holding them down,” Lynch said. “This is what it’s like to be held down by the man. Let’s see if you can rise against it. If you can rise against it, good on you, then you deserve to be on the top. But you won’t, because I’m still the greatest of all time. I will hold them down and I will keep them down because they don’t deserve to be in my spot. But you want me to just roll over? I’m great, I’m amazing, I’m fantastic. I’m not gonna roll over. This is a competitive business. I need a child to feed.”
She then pointed to what she sees as a double standard when comparing her role to other top stars, specifically mentioning Roman Reigns.
“You don’t do that with Roman,” Lynch said. “Roman comes out, he’s never around. He comes out, everybody cheers him. Not me. I’m around all the time, all the time, all the time, making the towns, getting in the ring with everybody, helping them, sacrificing yourself, showing them what it’s like to be great so they can see and go, oh, that’s how great I want to be. And I’m in there with them, and I’m beating the bejesus out of them because I’m great. And they want me to not be great?”
Lynch is now focused on WrestleMania 42, where she is scheduled to challenge AJ Lee for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. The event will take place on April 18 and 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
With her confidence clear and her stance firmly established, Lynch heads into WrestleMania 42 looking to add another major title to her career.
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