Bruce Prichard was a big fan of Bubba Ray Dudley’s stuttering gimmick.
Speaking on a recent edition of his “Something To Wrestle With” podcast, the WWE executive said Bubba’s stuttering gimmick was very entertaining to him. He said,
“I find the Dudleys to be highly entertaining. You got Big Dick Dudley, and Spike Dudley, … but the most entertaining, to me, was ‘Stuttering’ Bubba Ray Dudley.”
He continued, “To me, that was the endearing Dudley. To me, that made me want to help him [and] root for him all that much more, because I knew … he [was] fighting to get this out here. He was emotional.”
Thomas Latimer was a recent guest on the “Developmentally Speaking” podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including his time working with Bill Demott prior to the latter coming to WWE NXT.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On his relationship with Bill DeMott before DeMott came to NXT: “I’d already had a fairly decent relationship with Bill because Ryan Connor, my old tag partner, he was in Deep South with Bill back in the day and this and that.”
On learning from DeMott: “Bill, I really liked, so there’s … he’s someone that really sort of toughened me up and made me get thick skin and that was something that I needed. You generally have people that sort of take you under their wing and Bill took me under his wing.”
Bruce Prichard, a WWE executive, recently expressed his admiration for Bubba Ray Dudley’s stuttering gimmick. Prichard discussed this on his “Something To Wrestle With” podcast, where he praised Bubba’s entertaining portrayal of the character.
According to Prichard, the Dudleys, including Big Dick Dudley and Spike Dudley, were all highly entertaining. However, Bubba Ray Dudley’s stuttering gimmick stood out the most to him. Prichard found this portrayal endearing and it made him want to support and root for Bubba even more. He appreciated the emotional struggle that Bubba portrayed while trying to communicate.
The stuttering gimmick added depth to Bubba Ray Dudley’s character, making him more relatable and sympathetic to the audience. It showcased his determination and resilience as he fought to overcome his speech impediment. This aspect of his character made fans connect with him on a deeper level.
To illustrate the impact of Bubba Ray Dudley’s stuttering gimmick, Prichard shared a video clip from “The Dudley Boyz: Something To Wrestle.” In the clip, Bubba Ray Dudley can be seen delivering a powerful promo while struggling with his speech. This further highlights the emotional intensity and authenticity that Bubba brought to his character.
In a separate development, Thomas Latimer, a professional wrestler, appeared on the “Developmentally Speaking” podcast and discussed his experience working with Bill Demott before Demott joined WWE NXT.
Latimer revealed that he had a prior relationship with Demott through his former tag partner, Ryan Connor, who worked with Demott in Deep South. Latimer spoke highly of Demott, stating that he liked him and appreciated how he toughened him up and helped him develop thick skin. Demott took Latimer under his wing and mentored him, providing valuable guidance and support.
The podcast episode also included a video clip titled “Thomas Latimer S9 E5 (WWE, TNA, NWA),” where Latimer further discusses his wrestling career and experiences.
Overall, these recent podcast discussions shed light on the entertainment industry behind professional wrestling. It highlights the importance of character development and the impact that unique gimmicks can have on a wrestler’s popularity and connection with the audience. Bubba Ray Dudley’s stuttering gimmick and Thomas Latimer’s relationship with Bill Demott serve as examples of how mentorship and character portrayal can shape a wrestler’s career.