WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes (Virgil Runnels) passed away yesterday at the age of 69, the wrestling world took to twitter with reaction to the sad news. Below are some tweets from wrestlers as they remember the life of Dusty and pay their respect.
Virgil "Dusty" Pop to us, passed yesterday of natural causes following a brief illness. His last… https://t.co/kZAsOJyzLW
— Eden (@RealEdenWWE) June 12, 2015
My mentor @WWEDustyRhodes. Much love to your family and more respect than can ever be measured. Love you Dream. pic.twitter.com/bXgqs3qqca
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) June 11, 2015
My children just called with the news that @WWEDustyRhodes had passed away. I'm crushed. He was a one-of-a-kind talent with an amazing mind.
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) June 11, 2015
It was such a joy for me to rediscover Dusty's promos and matches through the eyes of my children. They loved the "Dream" – and so did I.
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) June 11, 2015
My heart goes out to @StardustWWE @Goldust, and all those who loved Dusty Rhodes. I wish I had one more chance to hug him and thank him.
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) June 11, 2015
THE DREAM LIVES ON! Some thoughts on the passing of the legendary Dusty Rhodes. https://t.co/M5td795mxu
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) June 12, 2015
There was only one "American Dream" There will never be another like Dusty Rhodes. It was an honor to work with him. pic.twitter.com/SkfVWV3k45
— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) June 11, 2015
https://t.co/ygoLU4DmpB watch one of the greatest Dusty Rhodes interviews of all time when he was coming to Memphis for a match with me!
— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) June 12, 2015
RIP #DUSTYRHODES. #heartbroken
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) June 11, 2015
One of my all time heroes and one the all time greats has passed away. American Dream #DustyRhodes I will never forget you. #Legend
— Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) June 11, 2015
#RIPDustyRhodes THE most inspirational symbol in our industry. #SonOfAPlumber #AmericanDream #WWELegend
— John Cena (@JohnCena) June 11, 2015
My hero,the man that made me believe, the reason I took my name @WWEDustyRhodes I love you & your family.
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) June 11, 2015
I mourn by celebrating life, not embracing sadness of death @WWENXT @WWEDustyRhodes called you his kids. TEAR IT UP https://t.co/xNi2H2wFEE
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) June 12, 2015
I had this picture of @WWEDustyRhodes on my wall for about 7 years as a kid. Just now realized I always make a fist. pic.twitter.com/XjrdCtacbT
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) June 12, 2015
Condolences to @StardustWWE & @Goldust. Dusty was a LEGEND amongst LEGENDS. Learned so much from you Big Dust. RIP. @WWE
— Zeb Colter (@WWEZeb) June 11, 2015
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