WWE legend Bubba Ray Dudley - aka Bully Ray, has announced his retirement from wrestling.

He and brother D-Von formed one of the deadliest tag-teams in history as the Dudley Boyz.

5 Bubba Ray Dudley has announced his retirement from wrestling Credit: Getty

But now it looks like a brutal concussion inflicted at September's Ring of Honor's pay-per-view "Death Before Dishonor XV" will be his final-ever bout.

After spending a night in the emergency room, 46 year-old Bully Ray appears to have been questioning his future as an in-ring performer - and opted to hang up his boots.

At an event in Pittsburgh on Friday he came out to address the fans in attendance and went on to make his farewell speech.

He is said to have told the crowd that Ring of Honor had told him he did not need to appear at the show, but that is not how he wanted it.

5 Bubba and brother D-Von formed the legendary Dudley Boyz tag-team Credit: Twitter - @TestifyDVon

5 They competed in hundreds of legendary hardcore matches and enjoyed a great rivalry with the Hardy Boyz Credit: WWE

Bully Ray, famed for his "get the tables" catchphrase, said performing in that city always meant something to him, whatever company he was working for.

He also added that this was part of his dream and passion to be interactive with fans.

The former ECW and WWE tag-team champ told them he did not know if he will ever be back, but wanted to say his goodbyes in person.

However, the speculation over his future was finally ended 24 hours later when he announced his retirement at the conclusion of his match at Global Wars.

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The Dudley Boyz wore the tag belts a total of 10 times during their time wrestling for WWE.

Bubba Ray also held the Hardcore championship eight times.

Meanwhile, the icon of tables, ladders and chairs matches took to Twitter last week to hint that The Undertaker could return to WWE to seek revenge against Elias Samson for stealing one of his moves.

5 Bubba announced his retirement on Saturday night Credit: Getty

5 Bubba posted this Tweet on Sunday Credit: Twitter - @bullyray5150

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