Dustin Rhodes is a genius wrestling mind. If Tony Khan would allow Dustin to book AEW… AEW would be a much better place and would have psychology in the matches. He is a legend in wrestling.
@ChrisVanVliet did you subscribe to SCP Archives on Apple Podcast? I heard Pacific announce your name but he said Christopher Van Vliet when he was announcing new people to his patreon or whatever.
@@ChrisVanVlietyeah, your talking about how he looks now, & I remember watching as a kid when showed up in Memphis. he was a tall, skinny fat guy w Dunlap disease. Mind-boggling to see him now in such great shape as an old man. 😂
@@ChrisVanVlietwe need a Dustin Rhodes podcast🙏 Hey the word to him somehow please. He has so much knowledge to entertain his fans for the rest of his life.❤
Yes. If wrestlers like Brutus Beefcake, Bushwhackers and personalities like Trump and Sunny are in the WWE HOF.. then Dustin def deserves to be in there because he is a way better Wrestler than them and a way better promo cutter on the mic pertaining to the personalities of Sunny and Trump. Dustin is a lowkey solid technical wrestler and has had more legendary stories and feuds than some of the people that are in the HOF. I still cant believe Abdullah the Butcher is in the WWE HOF but not Dustin Rhodes/GoldDust/The Natural?
@@anthonyanderson9303can’t just bit the bullet on somebody that you don’t own and have the rights to use his contract is with AEW any AEW member goes into the WWE for a match or in a match we’re on the camera AEW can sue
@@cooperaustin6867 TK does the own the rights to Dusitn. He could have easily loaned him out for one night. He allowed Jericho to go on WWE TV while under contract and a few others, there's precedent there.
@@cooperaustin6867 What he meant was by "bite the bullet" is that TK should've allowed Dustin to be part of Wrestlemania with Cody. Quite honestly, if WWE asked, TK would have been *a moron* for saying no, especially since he booked Dustin in a match with the AEW champion a few days later, and it might have helped to bring viewers to his show. WWE has reached out before for an AEW wrestler to make an appearance on WWE TV. Back in 2022 while HHH was temporarily in control, WWE had reached out to AEW to get Billy Gunn for the DX reunion, and were willing to pay $. TK doesn't care about money, so all he wanted was for the commentators to mention that Gunn worked for AEW; literally all he asked for was for them to *mention AEW*; and HHH refused. Apparently the WWE & AEW relationship soured starting then. Supposedly HHH is really bitter about NXT losing to AEW and then Vince returning & breaking up his version of NXT because it. Since HHH took over, he's been really strict about not mentioning AEW, not working with them, punishing wrestlers who talked to them, etc., and refusing to work with them or anyone from the independents. Vince apparently didn't care for 1 off appearances and special occurrences. re: Wrestlemania & Dustin/Goldust appearing: it's very likely that WWE didn't ask at all... they'd rather use their guys that are under contract, and their HOFers for big appearances, even if it made no sense storyline-wise. Another good example is that they didn't bring in Matt Cardona (fka Zack Ryder), Cody's IRL best friend, known to the WWE fans, doing the best work of his career, and who is available. Cardona is not under contract with anyone, and could've shown up for a 1-time fee (and would've), but they didn't ask; because he's not on their current roster. WWE is not necessarily wrong for doing that, you want to promote your guys, but the difference is Vince would want the *best product* out there, and would cut a deal if needed to make it happen. HHH & Nick Khan are apparently not.
It's incredible how this calm and badass looking man portryed an over the top character like Goldust for most of his career, flawlessly. That's dedication
Dustin has done so much over his almost 40 year career in wrestling. It would be nice to see him win a world championship before he retires because he absolutely deserves it
One of my favorite people I’ve ever met on the Indies. I’ve always told him every time I’ve seen him that he was one of the most inspirational and nicest wrestlers I ever met. I met him during the height of his Golddust days and he couldn’t have been a kinder person. Still to this day, he holds true to himself and has never let anything go to his head. His work on camera and on the mic is some of the best of business has ever seen. Such a great guy. Glad you finally interviewed him.
Goldust will always be a legend in the industry. I’m straight but even as a kid I saw the genius in the character and saw how well he played a creep that I loved. The Rhodes will be legends in wrestling history
Love what Dustin is saying about people wanting to be told a story, and how that's a timeless concept. I just showed a friend the '96 Rumble last night. They had never seen a wrestling match before, but they loved the ride that they got taken on by performers working collaboratively towards a story from almost 3 decades ago. Wrestling really can be forever when the wrestlers know what they're doing.
Dustin is a highlight anytime I tune in to AEW. He's put in some incredible work these past few years, not even taking into account his massive legacy.
DUSTIN should have been “WORLD CHAMPION🏆 🤼 “!!! He was so gifted in the ring. Him & Barry Windham was something else when they wrestled in WCW!!! They were so smooth & fluid in the ring!!! 🙌🏽💪🏽🔥🙌🏽💪🏽🔥!!!
Thanks Mr. Chris, in 89 i got the opportunity to ride to memphis in july and saw Dustin and Bill Dundee take on Black Bart and DWB.HE was good already and got better,im very pleased for his success,i call Dustin my favorite out of his family Great entertainer great wrestler
Another amazing interview from you, Chris! Kudos and recognition to the legend Jim Johnston for creating one of the best entrance themes ever with Goldust. Dude. WHEN are we getting Jim into the HOF?!
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It wasn't on the table a few years ago, and nothing's comes out, but all of his songs are back in the WWE games - Sheamus even redebuted his theme by him. It could happen.
Dustin Rhodes is a solid dude, always was. If you ever need an example of a guy who came in and worked, no matter what his angle was, think of Dustin. And props to Taker for his HOF shoutout for him. Even if he never gets inducted, just having the nomination of a guy as legendary in the business as Mark Calaway is probably the biggest rub that most people in the business could hope for.
When Dustin first started in WCW I remember him getting alot of hate because his Dad was the Booker and he was very young. A lot of he didn’t deserve his spot blah, blah blah. 30+ years later and the man has earned everything he ever got.
There's always gonna be people like that. At least Dustin was new at the time. We still have fucking clowns by the dozen pulling the nepo card on Cody like he hasn't absolutely busted his ass and remade himself and gone through more at this point than so many others.
A few wrinkles here and there but other than that he looks exactly the same guy that was roughing it up with Stunning Steve and Jean Paul Levesque in WCW..
@@radioVHS149 I know, right? I mean... I'm about to be 44, I'm in pretty good shape- eat right, work out, don't party- do security for a living. Put me and Dustin side by side, and 95 people out of 100 will say HE is 44, and *I* am 55, lol!
They def got some good genetics. Look up a picture of Dusty from 2001 when he was the same age as Dustin. Aside from that messed up forehead he had, he looked incredible, better than Dustin at this age even (the weight tends to help with wrinkles though)
Dustin talking about AEW is the footage that should have been released , so nice hearing all the positivity from Dustin about both companies ! Wrestling is awesome .
Dustin Rhodes is so great in his own right. He's still running hard today. He is a gifted wrestler and I've always seen him in the early 90s through today. Everytime I see Dustin on TV I know it's going to be good.
Goldust was my favorite of all time, and knowing all this about Dusty, and Cody, and how much they love the business...that is what passion is. My mom used to party with Terry Funk when he was home in Texas...
Sooooo been waiting for this video! The clips were driving me crazy! So Glad Dustin has maintained and continues to enjoy the health required to keep going! Truly a living Icon!
AWESOME, AWESOME, interview. Very down to earth young man. My 1st time listening to Dustin Rodes. Relaxed, humble. Loved when he told there's no more people wanting to work. I grew up in that era. THANK-YOU DUSTIN.
I remember when Dustin debuted in WCW I was a fan from the start and then goldust came and that is when I realized that you really wanted this very proud of you Dustin made me realize I have to do what needs to be done
What an absolutely great guy Dustin is. One of the first wrestlers in the UK we actually got to see on TV late at night when WCW finally came on our screens in the mid 1990's.
I have met Dustin several times over the years, It is great seeing him here. But I see he is very nurvous and he has changed a lot. But I woulld love seeing Gold Dust with Cody in a Tag Match one more time. I am now 85 years of age and I would still climb back in the Ring with one of the several met against me. I was never allowed to be on a Top Show, But was allowed to enter the ring against several and was not always the looser. I was at a Dinner at The Roubidux Hotem Gus Karras had for his team and others and I was happy to have been able to actually meet several other big time wrestlers.
People in WWE need to realise Dustin is one of the best all around talents ever in wrestling as a brilliant technical wrestling talent and one of the most unique promos ever and that is what wrestling is all about. When Taker says you are a HOF it should be automatic show Goldie the repect he deserves .
My all time favorite wrestler. Dustin is the man. Was lucky enough to see him as goldust back in the 90s. And again at AEW collision. Always the best match of the night. What a living legend. Such an inspiration...
Great interview. Watching these interviews makes time pass so quickly. What a joy we have someone like Chris who puts in all this effort to bring us this content.
I am so glad Dustin stayed sober. Thank you God. Surely it has extended his career and health. Strong Mind. Longtime fan since WWF Monday night raw and WrestleMania 12 with Rowdy Roddy Piper
I did jobber work in 92-93 met dusty once he told me I quote if your doing this for fun I respect that you putting us over but baby don't quit your day job and handed me a fifty and said 2 cases in my back seat before my match is done.
Hell yeah Chris this is the best time with his brother winning the title for this interview and Dustin has had a long career i first saw him i think survivor series 1989 a tag match with his father so this should be good
I've met Dustin several times while cosplaying as Goldust. He loved it. I would love to see him again. What a great legend. " You will never forget the name....of Goldust!"
Gold dust & Booker was match made in heaven the were dominate in the ring and killed the promos. Also my favorite segment was with Booker t goldust and the rock that trio was legendary 🤣🤣
Great interview as always. Love Dustin's humble attitude to everything. Inspirational. One of the greatest character wrestlers of all time. Growing up watching UK World of Sport wrestling I can really relate to his attitude towards the fact it's not all about the moves. I used to watch matches with a grand total of about twenty "moves" in them and was gripped. Was all about the characters and responding to the crowd. If AEW are to kick on, the young talent really need to listen to Dustin's advice and work on thier characters, slow down, and deploy the flippy flips more sparingly.
As a fan of Dustin's for the past 35 years my all-time favorite match of his took place at WCW Halloween Havoc '93 against "Stunning" Steve Austin, their match at Halloween Havoc '91 is a close second. Not taking anything away from his time in AEW but imo his best in-ring work was throughout 1989-'95 in All Japan Pro Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling.
Legend and hall of famer. I had always wanted to see him in WWE's main event scene back in the day, because he was so damn entertaining. The fact that he's still putting out amazing work is inspiring Most of all, so happy for him being sober for so long. Such a great example to so many people
"Slow 'em down just a little bit. Teach 'em how to tell stories." - Dustin Rhodes That's what makes him The Natural. He gets it. We need more guys like Dustin Rhodes in the business.
This was a great interview. Hearing Dustin’s stories in the business was good. The creation of Gold Dust and the segments with Booker T were great. Working with Vince McMahon as a producer and hearing those stories were crazy. I do not blame him for leaving. This is why Triple H taking over has been the best thing so far for WWE.
Great interview! As an 80s baby, growing up with WWF/WWE, and still a huge fan of the industry - by industry, I mean WWE, although not oblivious to flanker promotions - it was nice to finally pul back the curtain (no pun intended, truthfully), on Dustin, who, for all intents and purposes, was Goldust for my entire spectator career. While Cody, in somewhat hazy hindsight, was also very invested in the character, which I vaguely remnembered had parlayed into the "ugly" angle, Dustin's career in WWE felt a lot more memorable and HOF worthy. Clearly, this refers to stint 1 for Cody, as we know that the current revival of his career with the American Nightmare moniker will garner him HOF status, no doubt. While a lot of what you hear Dustin say somewhat eloquently in this interview, it's a college grad meets a disgruntled barback having a smoke by the dumpsters need the end of his shift and willing to impart three decades of wisdom which chain-smoking 5-7 Marlboro Reds, appears tong in cheek, I do perceive a bit to truth to everything he says, even though everything he says purposefully includes a brash, yet non-nonsense shtick, that immediately at the point where his bluntly objectively rhetoric becomes a bit too real for a pleasant Chris, who's earned his respect in the industry, however I feel that is comes with a lackadaisical sense of naivete and bumbling fandom that almost invites wrestlers to pushover what appears to be a vulernable, inexperienced interviewer - again, by design. CVV has cut his teeth in the game and I am sure both newbies and greats in the industry are aware of that....and that being the case, I think they have a little bit more fun that they should attacking him for what ends up being a handful of very classic "shorts" that do nothing but boost his engagement and overall likeabiliy as a pro wrestling (can't tell how happy I am, and thus trigger happy, in using this reference over sports entertainment),...again, by design...need proof, look up the clip of his failed attempt to ask a question to Heyman/Roman after night 1 of Mania, knowing the they were aware what night 2 would hold, and Paul ws going to milk everything for what its worth being that the pinnacle of his career from ac acjknowedgement (pun intended) perspective would be comically and tragically overshadowed by the fall of his prized fighter, with which he acted as the special counsel, namely Wiseman, or very close friend outside of kayfabe, after what was one of the, if not the, greatest and most epic title rain in PW history..... top dog champ at the top dog promotion in the midst of its most prominent position not just the industry, but in sports and athletic ethos, for almost four year and 1K plus days.....yes almost 4 years in modern day wrestling.... a feat only surpassed by 3 wrestlers, and that was during an age where this stuff was not taboo, but a niche draw and place in the world of sports entertainment (I had to for effect), easily overshadowed by what most would consider to be "real sports", which still thrive today but have blurred even their lines with desired cross promotion activity, and combat sports, which today is a lot more glamorous in the media, considering it depicts grown adults besting each other to a pulp, non kayfavb, financial joint at the merger hip with WWE making themselves likely invincible with TKO, very pun intended. Dustin is proud of Cody, but accepts his role as the elder statesmen. Someone who chose to put on his boots and bring his pail to work everyday to bust his ass for the man. Not there to make enemies, but also not there to make friends, Hee's the guy that the exec team loves, and your wrestler's favorite wrestler and he is OK with that.... recognizing that Cody is cut from a different cloth. He has a presentation and verbal repertoire of a politician, the drive of a wrestler who more prefers to be a businessman, carve his legacy and remain at the top of the business, while he happily remains the enforcer...the big bad older brother, who will happily retire, collect retirement if it exists or residual royal checks in perpetuity while he fades into obscurity, likely on a remote ranch or large property somewhere like Austin, except without top tier Wi-Fi that might tempt him to jump into the podcast arena, which might be a viable option, if the revenue from well deserved years up on years of promotion paycheques begins to wear thing and, which he will never admit, he missed that big pop that he watches his little bro get weekly....which will turn to boos...like Cena... I have said before #DrusViewz ....
