Dudley Boyz retirement: Top 7 matches of most decorated tag team in wrestling history

By Moneycontrol Sports Desk | October 13, 2025

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SummerSlam 2000

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The First TLC Match The rivalry between Edge & Christian, The Hardy Boyz, and The Dudley Boyz reached new heights at SummerSlam 2000 with the first-ever Tables, Ladders, and Chairs (TLC) match.

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WrestleMania 2000

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Triangle Ladder Match Classic At WrestleMania 2000, the same three teams competed in a groundbreaking Triangle Ladder Match. Though the event had a major four-way main event, this tag team showdown became the true highlight, setting a new standard for ladder matches.

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WrestleMania X-Seven: TLC II

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Triangle Ladder Match Classic At WrestleMania 2000, the same three teams competed in a groundbreaking Triangle Ladder Match. Though the event had a major four-way main event, this tag team showdown became the true highlight, setting a new standard for ladder matches.

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Wrestle Kingdom III

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IWGP Tag Team Glory The Dudley Boyz, competing as Team 3D, expanded their success to Japan by winning the IWGP Tag Team Championships at Wrestle Kingdom III in 2009. They defeated The Most Violent Players in a hardcore battle to capture the titles for the first time.

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SmackDown! 2001: TLC III

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The third TLC match took place on SmackDown! in May 2001, adding Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit to the mix. As tag champions, they raised the intensity of the already legendary rivalry, creating another standout moment in TLC history.

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Survivor Series 2001: Title Unification

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During the Invasion storyline, The Dudley Boyz (WCW Tag Champions) faced The Hardy Boyz (WWF Tag Champions) in a cage match to unify the titles. After Jeff Hardy missed a Swanton Bomb through a table, The Dudleys capitalized and became the undisputed tag team champions.

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In a thrilling and nostalgia-filled Tables Match, the Hardy Boyz faced off against their legendary rivals, the Dudley Boyz—also known as Team 3D. Following the match, Bubba Ray and D-Von shared a heartfelt moment with the Hardys before removing their boots in the ring—a time-honored wrestling tradition symbolizing retirement.

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