– As you can see, there is a lot of love for WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes in the wrestling world. Below are more reactions from Twitter on his passing:
I first met Dusty Rhodes at 5yrs old when me and my family were spending time with him and his family on their ranch. This man would become not only a great inspiration and mentor to me, but more importantly inspire and entertain wrestling fans around the world by becoming one of the greatest of all time. Dusty’s epically entertaining “Bionic elbow” was my inspiration to create “The most electrifying move in sports entertainment – The People’s Elbow”. This Heavyweight World Champion personified the blue collar fighting spirit and his influence on the wrestling business is invaluable. I’ll be forever grateful for the tremendous influence he’s had on me and my career in our beloved squared circle. Miss and love you Dusty.. RIP brother. #HardTimesDaddy #SonOfAPlumber #BadDudeInTheGame #TheAmericanDream
– The Rock
#RIPDustyRhodes THE most inspirational symbol in our industry. #SonOfAPlumber #AmericanDream #WWELegend
— John Cena (@JohnCena) June 11, 2015
Today the world lost an outlaw, but heaven gained one hell of a soldier. I love you Dusty
— Bray Wyatt (@WWEBrayWyatt) June 11, 2015
Can’t believe you’re gone dusty. You were a mentor and an inspiration to me and many. Always believed in the underdog, my hero. RI
— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) June 11, 2015
Dusty Rhodes helped me, find me! He helped me live my dream, and for that I am forever grateful! #RIPDustyRhodes
— EMMA (@EmmaWWE) June 11, 2015
Good teachers know how to bring out the best in their students. #DustyRhodes brought out the best in so many … http://t.co/gFznRaakDj
— Matt Bloom (@WWEJasonAlbert) June 11, 2015
RIP Dusty Rhodes. One of the best ever in so many ways.
— Kane (@KaneWWE) June 11, 2015
At a loss for words. I love you Dream. One of a kind. Tonight we honor you the best way we can. Tearing the damn house down. #ThankYouDusty
— Bull Dempsey (@BullDempseyWWE) 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
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
Very saddened to hear of the passing of Dusty Rhodes. A big supporter of mine from day one and one of the main reasons I made it to WWE.
— King Barrett (@WadeBarrett) June 11, 2015
‘Dream’ helped me find my voice in wrestling and it’s been my biggest asset ever since. My thoughts go out to his family. #RIPDustyRhodes
— King Barrett (@WadeBarrett) June 11, 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
Dusty,thanks for signing for my first U.S. work visa,mentoring,teaching and laughing with me for 22 years.Really going to miss you.x
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) June 11, 2015
Absolutely slayed by the passing of Dusty Rhodes… Mentor. Friend. Hero… Where to start? Thoughts with his boys & family.#RIPDream
— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) June 11, 2015
I’m in complete shock hearing about Dusty Rhodes. A hero of mine growing up & a bigger hero after we became friends. Thoughts & prayers RIP
— Christian (@Christian4Peeps) June 11, 2015
Saddened at the loss of Dusty. An innovator, teacher, and legend. My thoughts are with his family.
— Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) June 11, 2015
The news of #DustyRhodes ??I’m still in shock. My love goes out to Him and his family. He truly is one of the GREATEST pic.twitter.com/Gx9niR8xuY
— Tamina Snuka (@TaminaSnuka) June 11, 2015
I’m so sad to hear of the passing of The American Dream. RIP Dusty Rhodes. One of the all time greats…in and out of the ring.
— Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) June 11, 2015
So sad to hear about the passing of the “American Dream” @WWEDustyRhodes! He was one in a million! Truly the most special human being! #WWE
— Adam Rose (@WWEAdamRose) June 11, 2015
I pray for the strength of @Goldust and @StardustWWE in this hard time. Cody and Dustin, I loved your old man and I love you both! #DREAM
— Brian G. James (@WWERoadDogg) June 11, 2015
Godspeed dream. You taught me so much these last few years. Prayers and love to the family
— Michael Cole (@MichaelCole) June 11, 2015
Dusty Rhodes: a mentor, friend and my #1 supporter for the last 8 years. Thank You Dream for believing in me & Thank you for being the best.
— Byron Saxton (@ByronSaxton) June 12, 2015
@WWEDustyRhodes taught me one lesson in particular that changed the course of my life forever, thx Dream
— Santino Marella (@milanmiracle) 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
For Dream. I’m writing this from Churchill’s in Miami, FL. I was on my way here today when I got the news. I may be half kicked in the ass, but hey, whiskey is good for a broken heart. (I think he’d like that. Sounds like an old country lyric.) It still seems surreal to me that he’s gone. Dusty was a legend. There aren’t many of those left these days. A real, true, American hero. He taught me more than I could ever accurately describe. Most people would never know, that when my career was cut short, he was the first to go to bat for me. He made me part of his “staff.” Most of the time, we’d just listen to old country songs and eat BBQ in his office during “staff meetings.” But, eventually, he trusted me enough to run a promo class each week at the PC. I spent countless hours with the Dream, “rebooking the territory,” and trying to come up with ideas for the new NXT Talent. He called them his “kids.” And he meant it. Beyond his beautiful, talented “blood” family, Dusty looked at every talent as one of his own. He cared. Sometimes too much. And he was never afraid to go to war for them. I could sit for hours reminiscing. I’m sure I will. So many stories. So much knowledge. But if I knew Dusty at all, I’d know that he wouldn’t want anybody mourning. He’d want everyone that knew, watched, or just enjoyed the American Dream, not to weep that he’s gone. But rather smile because you knew Dusty Rhodes. I miss you Dream. I love you.
– Corey Graves
Today I lost a mentor.
One man that single handedly touched so many lives. He always believed in me. When people asked me what it is like to train with The American Dream Dusty Rhodes I say, “He always believe in me, from day one. He was one of the only ones to give me a chance very early on.” At times he believed in me more then I believed in myself. He always said he saw big things for me. Within the first couple weeks at FCW he made me General Manager. He gave me a role on tv while I learned how to wrestle because he believed in me. He gave me that chance bc he trusted I would deliver. For months at FCW I wasn’t booked for weekend shows but I was ALWAYS booked on Thursday night Tampa house shows bc he was making the card! If it wasn’t for Dusty my name would actually be ‘Kylie Summers’. Not a bad name really but he told the whole class “Ain’t no star named mother f’ing Kylie Summers”. 😂🙈 He then placed a call to have it changed. NO ONE went to bat for us more than Dream. No one. Some of the best advice that I have ever received has come from him. There have been times where I am live on RAW & have heard his advice verbatim in my head & used it. Invaluable. I will always be grateful to him for that. Grateful to him for showing me the way during the very impressionable & critical first year of my career. Grateful for just being able to know him, work with him, & meet him. What a caring, passionate, fiery soul. Your attitude is infectious! Not to mention – laugh out loud hilarious! No filter & we wouldn’t have it any other way. You felt like one of his kids. It was family. And nothing made him happier then seeing you succeed. Nothing. You’ve helped SO many men & women LIVE out their dreams. Thank you. Thank you Dusty. You are irreplaceable.
– Summer Rae
