Spike Dudley Says He Has Signed WWE Legends Deal

Spike Dudley has signed onto be a WWE Legend, announcing on Friday that he’s signed a Legends deal with the company. The WWE and ECW alumnus posted to Facebook to announce the deal, writing:

“Very happy to announce I just signed a WWE Legends deal. Will keep you posted with merch. Thank you to all friends, family and fans that made it possible!!!!”

Dudley, real name Matt Hyson, is best known for his runs in ECW and WWE as part of the Dudley clan that included Bully Ray and D-Von Dudley. His WWE run lasted from 2001 through 2005 and included a WWE Cruiserweight Championship reign, a Tag Team Championship reign with Tazz, a European Championship run and seven reigns with the WWE Hardcore Championship.

Following his WWE run, he went to TNA and popped up there several times as Brother Runt. He most recently appeared for the company at TNA Bound For Glory 2025, walking Bully Ray and Devon Dudley to the ring for their retirement match against The Hardys. His last match came in 2023 for LIVE Pro Wrestling.