Dadley Wasn't There

Based on this fancy looking bust monument.

We could simply assume that Dudley's father is dead.
But nobody probably considered the fact that he might very well be hiding in another fighting game.
And no we're no talking about Star Gladiator aka Capcom's Star Wars phase.

Everyone always assumed that Gerelt might be somewhat related to Dudley.

With him being hoity-toity with his lazer rapier and all.
But perhaps Dudley's dad is hidden within a non-Capcom fighting game.

Enter Vold

from Arika's Fighting Layer.
See the similarities???
Similar facial hair and powdered wig-esque hairstyle.
Also similar attire...similar-ish when you compare it to the bust monument.

Yes, Fighting Layer.

the same game that requires you to fistfight a frikk'n shark.

THAT, Fighting Layer!

Vold is the final boss of the game.
He might dress up quite fancily but he attacks rather sloppily and in a very non-gentleman like fashion

With his concealed penis gun and all...

He can counter almost all attacks, just like Dudley.
He also attacks in a pattern very reminiscent of Vega.
Yes, both Claw & Dictator.

So is he or is he not, Dudley's father?

Only time and their respective game companies can tell.
And whether this information is accurate or not, at least you heard it here first!