Tag: Dusty Rhodes

WWE Champ Cody Rhodes Receives Father Dusty’s Robe In Emotional Moment At Tokyo Event

WWE are currently in Japan treating their fans to two nights of live wrestling at the legendary Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo for the company’s first tour of the country in five years. The live events have already presented a whole host of memorable moments, including Meiko Satomura announcing her intentions to beat Bayley for the WWE Women’s Championship after news of her pending retirement hit the headlines, and one wholesome moment saw Cody Rhodes presented with a very special gift. After successfully defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against AJ Styles in the main event of the first night of action, Rhodes was presented with a special robe and hat worn by his father, the late Dusty Rhodes.

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Rhodes would put on the jacket and hat before strutting around the ring in the same way his father did in his prime. He would then do the traditional bow as a sign of respect to the Japanese culture and bid farewell to the Tokyo crowd, thanking them for being so welcoming.

Despite being widely known as “The American Dream” during his career, Dusty was highly respected in Japan as he performed in the country a number of times, with the first notable tour he went on taking place in 1975 with AJPW when the company was affiliated with the NWA. Rhodes would later go on to tour with NJPW during the 1980s, even competing in the MSG Series tournament, the competition that acted as the spiritual predecessor to the G1 Climax. “The American Dream’s” final appearances in Japan took place in 2004, when he was part of a ZERO-ONE event, as well the first three HUSTLE pay-per-views, where he also got to team with his friend Steve Corino, and son Dustin Rhodes, who went by the name Dusty Rhodes Jr. in HUSTLE.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Former NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ronnie Garvin Says Dusty Rhodes Was ‘Overrated’

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WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes has been widely viewed as one of the best minds in pro wrestling history. Throughout his career, in addition to being a top name in the NWA, Rhodes was also a head booker for many years during his time with the company. Rhodes would go on following his retirement from full-time competition to be a head creative mind for both TNA, FCW, and NXT. Despite his highly acclaimed creative abilities, one person, former NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ronnie Garvin, feels much different. Garvin shared his thoughts on the latest episode of Under the Mat Radio.

“Dusty Rhodes was overrated. He was the booker most places he went, Florida, Carolinas,” said Garvin. “I didn’t like what he done a lot of times. A lot of politics, he put himself in places he should’ve been, he didn’t draw the big of money. When he was in the main event, he booked 30 men on the card and had more gimmick matches. Rock n’ Roll Express, those kids were so over. So over, that they would sell out and Dusty Rhodes would book them in small towns because he didn’t want them on the same card as him because he wanted the thunder.”

Garvin reached the pinnacle of his career on September 25, 1987. In a steel cage match, Garvin defeated Ric Flair to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Although Garvin stated that he made more money in a short period of time than he ever had, he also admitted that he “didn’t go crazy” when he won the title.

“You know I’ve had a lot of title matches, I don’t want to diminish the World Title, it was great,” said Garvin. “But I guess with luck and staying healthy long enough, I got to the very top. To me, and I’m being honest, wrestling was a job, pure and simple. I didn’t go crazy because I was the world champion. I’ll tell you, the World Title is probably the most money I made in a short period of time.

“I was in wresting five years before Flair showed up. I don’t know the guy, I mean I know him (speaking as in working with him), but I never visited with the guy, never had a meal with the guy, never traveled with him. I ran into him a few times in the dressing with and said hi and [bye], but know nothing about the guy. We had two different lives. He had the party life which is fine and I don’t begrudge it. One thing about Flair no matter how I hard I hit him he never complained.”

Garvin also discussed Randy Orton using his signature stomps, and more. You can listen to the full interview here.

Source: WrestlingINC

WWE And The Rhodes Family Reveal Dusty Rhodes Statue At WrestleMania 32 Axxess

Members of The Rhodes Family, WWE Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens and others revealed statue of WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes at WrestleMania 32 Axxess last night in Dallas. This goes with their recent statues of The Ultimate Warrior, Andre the Giant and Bruno Sammartino.

 

Scott Hall Remembers Dusty Rhodes (Video)

Below is a video of Scott Hall remembering Dusty Rhodes that was posted on DDP’s YouTube channel.

NXT Pay Tribute To Dusty Rhodes

Triple H and the NXT roster honored Dusty Rhodes, who worked extensively with all the NXT talents, at last night’s NXT television tapings. Triple H gave a speech followed by a 10 bell salute.

Goldust Shares Eulogy For His Dad Dusty Rhodes

Earlier we posted Stardust (Cody Rhodes/Runnels) eulogy for his dad Dusty Rhodes (Virgil Runnels) that he shared on Twitter. Now below is Goldust (Dustin Rhodes/Runnels) eulogy for his dad Dusty that he shared on Twitter:

TNA’s Tribute To Dusty Rhodes

Last night on Impact Wrestling, TNA honored  the life of Dusty Rhodes with a tribute video, which you can see below. Dusty worked for TNA from 2003-2005 before returning to WWE.

Stardust Shares Eulogy for his dad Dusty Rhodes

    The life of pro wrestling legend “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes was celebrated at a private function in Tampa on Wednesday. His family released the following statement:

“On behalf of the entire Runnels family, we are truly grateful for the outpouring of love and support from Dusty’s colleagues and fans around the world. Dusty had a positive impact on so many people and his legacy will never be forgotten. Our family appreciates that you continue to respect our privacy at this difficult time.”

Tributes for the American Dream have been popping up every where since last Thursday from fellow wrestlers and fans alike. 

However one in particular couldn’t be more fitting. Dusty’s son WWE’s Stardust (Cody Rhodes) took to Twitter to share his beautiful words on his father. You can read eulogy here 

Grab some tissues you’re going to need them

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

WWE Pays Tribute To Dusty Rhodes At Money In The Bank

WWE’s Money In The Bank pay-per-view got started with WWE honoring the life of WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes 1945-2015 with the entire roster out on the stage along with Vince McMahon and with the tolling of the ring bell 10 times. Later in the show there was a tribute video. Below are the videos honoring Dusty from last night’s MITB.

 

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