Dusty Rhodes passed away today at the age of 69. He had helped shape, mold and enhance thousands of wrestlers that we know and love today. He was a teacher, a mentor and a Wrestler who entertained millions around the world. Below, is a selection of Tweets and thoughts from his peers, fans and colleagues across the world.
We’ll miss you, Dusty. Thank You for everything.
A sad day for WWE. One of the most innovative, charismatic Superstars of all time, Dusty Rhodes, passed away. We loved him. #ThankYouDream
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) June 11, 2015
Saddened to hear the passing of Dusty Rhodes. Legend, teacher, mentor, friend…Love you Dream #BookinAintEasyKid pic.twitter.com/ZxlGSgKB8J
— Triple H (@TripleH) 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
Truly a sad day. We lost a legend, one of the greatest ever. Time to mourn, but reflect on and celebrate the memories #ThankYouDusty
— Gabe Sapolsky (@BookItGabe) June 11, 2015
I did this drawing in honor of @WWEDustyRhodes #RIPDustyRhodes pic.twitter.com/xoTI65JKG0
— ILYASS? (@ilyassking1) June 11, 2015
I’m speechless. Thank you @WWEDustyRhodes for everything. #RIP #AmericanDream
— Hideo Itami / 伊丹英雄 (@HideoItami) June 11, 2015
Can’t say enough about everything Dusty Rhodes did for me.There will never b another one like him.Absolute 1 of a kind legend #ThankYouDream
— Becky Lynch (@BeckyLynchWWE) June 11, 2015
Ended up staying an extra 30 mins after class sharing Dusty Rhodes stories with my students. #RIPDustyRhodes
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) June 11, 2015
I’m still hoping for the Dusty Finish and it turns out he’s just ill. 🙁
— MaffewOfBotchamania (@Maffewgregg) June 11, 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
I was ever so fortunate to be a friend to this man, to learn from him as a performer and as a human being. #RIPDusty pic.twitter.com/GH0e1isGxw
— Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) June 11, 2015
No words, just heart felt sadness for his family. what a man… what a man. #RIPDustyRhodes #RIP #WWE
— ProWrestlingTees.com (@ProWrestlingTs) June 11, 2015
There are no words that can express the sadness in our hearts. RIP Dusty Rhodes…You will be missed, Dream…We love you pic.twitter.com/45dPxrS3JB
— Kip Stern (@FightOwensFight) 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
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
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
I’ll forever be in debt for everything you taught me. Thank you Dream. RIP Dusty Rhodes.
— NEVILLE (@WWENeville) June 11, 2015
I was so honored to write Dusty Rhodes’ theme song “Common Man” – the American Dream Dusty Rhodes will live on forever – love ya Dream
— Real Jimmy Hart (@RealJimmyHart) June 11, 2015
#RIPDustyRhodes Thank you very everything you did to make this business better.
— Roderick Strong (@roderickstrong) June 11, 2015
Without you, I wouldn’t have a voice. Simply… Thank you Dream!
— WWE Sasha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) June 11, 2015
“I’ve wined and dined with kings and queens… And I’ve slept in alleys and ate pork and beans!” ❤️ pic.twitter.com/VKnSXU2Qpl
— Charlotte (@MsCharlotteWWE) June 11, 2015
Every person I’ve ever met connected with @WWE spoke with reverence about Dusty Rhodes. It’s a sad day. Thoughts to his whole family. RIP.
— Stephen Amell (@amellywood) June 11, 2015
The Dream will live FOREVER in my heart. Thank you for the wisdom and for always making me smile. The stratosphere is reserved for you.
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) June 11, 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
See you at the next ‘town’ Dream! #RIPDustyRhodes pic.twitter.com/euGPGXbl6X
— Finn Bálor (@wwebalor) June 11, 2015
Just got out of the studio and found out about Dusty Rhodes. Incredibly sad. My sincerest condolences to his family.
— Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) 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
Loved Dusty Rhodes. I can’t believe he passed. An American legend! Him and Rick Flair!
— Larry The Cable Guy (@GitRDoneLarry) June 11, 2015
Thank you @WWEDustyRhodes for everything you taught me. Thank you for believing in me & inspiring me. You will be missed so much. #RIPDream
— LANA (@LanaWWE) June 11, 2015
Thank you for always believing in us. Love you Dreamy Weamy.
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) 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
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
I was always an NWA guy and Dusty was a top guy. #RIPDustyRhodes #BullOfTheWoods
— UltraLiger (@UltraLiger) June 11, 2015
Most of the guys and girls you see now on WWE and NXT TV were so heavily influenced by Dusty. #ThankYouDusty #IfYouWeeel huge loss
— Rodriguez (@RRWWE) June 11, 2015
Knowing this man made my life so much better. pic.twitter.com/mWCJeYTE1R
— Joey, from Wrestling (@WWEMercury) June 11, 2015
I’m so fortunate I was lucky enough to sit under The Dream’s learning tree. My prayers go out to the Runnels family. RIP Dusty Rhodes.
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) June 11, 2015
DUSTY RHODES gone. There is nothing I can or anybody else for that matter can put on paper that could do justice for the man. Don’t try!!!!
— JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) June 11, 2015
