Matt Hardy and Bubba Ray Dudley collided 18 times across one of professional wrestling's most lopsided rivalries, a span dominated entirely by the Dudley Boyz throughout 2001. The stakes were championship gold, and Bubba Ray seized every opportunity.
Over the course of their encounters, Bubba Ray Dudley emerged victorious in 12 matches to Hardy's six, a decisive 2-to-1 advantage that underscores the superiority he displayed during their rivalry. The competition centered heavily on tag team gold, with eight title matches contested between them. Bubba Ray's dominance in championship encounters was nearly complete—he won every single title match they faced. His victories spanned multiple reigns and organizations: he captured the WWF Tag Team Titles against Hardy on July 8, September 22 and 23, October 7, November 23, 24, and 25, 2001, while also securing the WCW World Tag Team Titles on November 3 of that year.
Their most recent encounter came on November 25, 2001, during a WWF Live event, where Bubba Ray once again won the WWF Tag Team Titles. That match capped a extraordinary run of success for the Dudley, who seemed to have Hardy's number throughout the entire year. Though this rivalry has cooled since that final meeting two decades ago, the record stands as a testament to Bubba Ray's consistency and control during their time as frequent opponents.
