Duke Hudson is done with WWE—but he’s not done with himself.
After news broke that Hudson had quietly been released back in January, the former NXT star decided to break his silence in the most introspective way possible—by literally arguing with himself in a moody, cinematic video. Because why give a simple “thank you WWE” post when you can produce your own psychological wrestling drama?
“Wrestling With Identity”—Hudson vs. Hudson
Posting to X (formerly Twitter), Hudson shared a minute-and-a-half-long video titled “Wrestling With Identity,” featuring himself interviewing himself.
In the clip, one Hudson wears black, looking confident and upbeat, while the other wears white, carrying the weight of frustration and self-doubt. Black Hudson acknowledges that he was “fired,” suggesting WWE’s decision wasn’t just business—it was a “we hate you” move. For once, both versions of Hudson agreed.
Then, the real gut-punch came—Hudson (in black) asked himself (in white) how it felt to have “wasted six years” in WWE. White Hudson denied it, but the tension was real. The real turning point? When Hudson reminded himself that fellow Australians Bronson Reed and Rhea Ripley had surpassed him, despite him starting alongside Reed and Ripley once watching him wrestle before she even began her career.
As the war within Hudson escalated, black-clad Hudson pushed for an answer: “Say what you want to say!” But his counterpart could only respond with “I don’t know.”
The video ended with Hudson staring at his own reflection, declaring, “I’m not done with myself.” The message was clear—this was just the beginning of his next chapter.
What’s Next for Duke Hudson?
This video suggests we haven’t seen the last of Duke Hudson. Whether he’s headed for AEW, NJPW, ROH, or the indie scene, one thing’s for sure: he’s making sure people remember his name.
And if his next steps are half as dramatic as his self-interview series? We’re in for a wild ride.