Goldust TALKS Candidly About Wrestlemania 12 & The Hollywood Backlot Brawl

[@Bertaut]

"This is a long story, sorry." Not long enough, could listen to this dude tell stories all day long.

[@eerslink5498]

Yeah, he's a great story teller. That was a great, detailed story about two of my absolute all time favorites; Roddy and Goldust!

[@blackedoutlabelent9800]

Imagine the stuff he hasn't told us

[@snaidnietahi4654]

Indeed, Dustin is a goddamn good talker.

[@vaultboy9640]

Jim Cornette shoots are great too. I'd rather listen to him or Dustin shoot all day vs watching the actual show lmfao

[@SrDeMaFp]

Right? Dustin could tell a fucking story!

[@MarkSmith455]

Incredible to see an interviewer not interrupt every 30 secs and just let the guest talk and tell the story. Great job.

[@davidfulcher1719]

Stab at "jre"? Please say yes

[@loganknox7]

Kenny is a great interviewer

[@MarkSmith455]

@@davidfulcher1719 Yes and many others

[@jasontroglin8070]

100 percent agree

[@fingersTitan]

The best sports refs are the ones you don't see during the match.. Same thing here.. Very good and relaxed.

[@AndrewHarrington218]

"I'm so old. I remember when Vince McMahon would fly commercial!" -Dustin Rhodes.

[@JUNK_ZONE]

"I'm so old. I still say "shemale""

[@carybeweary7209]

@@JUNK_ZONE shemale is sexier term,anyway. Tgirl sounds like either a terminator or some monster created by umbrella corporation

[@mitch6962]

@@JUNK_ZONE [current year] amirite?

[@bb-gc2tx]

Sorry not all of us buy into political correct bullshit

[@KingKong-tz4lx]

@@JUNK_ZONE Damn I must be old. What's the correct term for a mentally ill person dressing and acting like the opposite gender?

[@jbasti227]

I have the utmost respect for Dustin. To think that not only is he one of the very few Attitude Era wrestlers still active, but that he was able to be given a gimmick that he originally hated and turn it into one of the best and most popular in wrestling speaks to his ability as a performer.

[@RealMattKiefer]

We’ll said

[@CanadianJames]

HoF

[@skrktk5675]

Hands down the most underrated superstar of all time

[@mikedepue]

I'd argue Brad Armstrong is he most underrated of ALL time, but Goldust is definitely up there.

[@JSchaffer214]

Yeah, I always really liked Dustin and thought D Lo Brown was pretty underrated also.

[@darkark101]

@@JSchaffer214 D lo was and is way to underrated. But Dustin is easily a WWE champion talent.

[@benbrennan4953]

Gangrel hands down

[@rioeiokha9653]

Underrated is a matter of opinion, he might be a good guy but he was bad at promos and worse in ring, If it wasn't for his father he would have been another jobber

[@John.Heyman]

He doesn't get enough credit from the WWE.

[@ITM95]

JayZedd I completely agree! A true legend...

[@tehf00n]

he does. He's one of the long term golden boys and hardest workers they have. They know.

[@michaelcoffey1991]

The entire family does not because 2 of the 3 made it long before they came to the shitty wwf now the wwe.. and vince really screws over 98% of ppl that did not grow up wwf/wwe see Dusty in fucking poka dots........

[@thewook79]

Dustin is such a humble grounded guy. The epitome of a professional.

[@michelledownard5628]

So Dame true thanks for saying that

[@straightoutofstockton]

Goldust in my eyes has always been underated he was a good worker with solid promos

[@isitoveryet9525]

Absolutely! What he did with the "Goldust" character was amazing. No-one else could've made that gimmick work, like Dustin did.

[@mrrickson3571]

Underrated by who though? Wrestling fans love Dustin, so do people in the business.

[@crowns9966]

Indeed, great talent for the midcard, he could have been more in the WWF/WWE, Im glad hes gonna have a match at AEW Revolution vs Hager

[@crowns9966]

@laguardia Gambini A superstar in WCW, a midcard in WWE get it right

[@evansiggson]

Props to this interviewer for just being quiet. So many would have interrupted.

[@josuesainz227]

I agree I had seen this one annoying interviewer who had legends speaking but he cut them off. Even the listeners had bad things to say about his interviewing skills.

[@TheRealBDouble]

Man Dustin is such a good story teller. Probably the most underrated wrestler in all of WWE history

[@karlsimonian1424]

Amazing story teller, not everyone can do that.

[@grabbity]

Definitely, he and Orton are criminally underrated.

[@65coupestang]

But he's in "aew" now not wwe anymore

[@grabbity]

@An Internet Stranger talking about how tough someone is has less than nothing to do with how good people perceive someone is at wrestling.

[@herecomesdatrain]

@@karlsimonian1424 better than cody? Better than bray wyatt?

[@vandercudo]

Just glad Goldie is still with us. Especially considering what he's been trough.

[@friendly1870]

we love all the good liars

[@erictrunk1334]

He will be heading to AEW i'd imagine to help run it with Cody once his contract is up.

[@vandercudo]

@@erictrunk1334 That would be nice, but then again i doubt it, as they were never really that close.

[@bordermusic562]

3s10 guess u was wrong

[@vandercudo]

@@bordermusic562 Wrong about what? Is Goldie dead or what the fuck are you talking about?

[@doggyflipflipthethird2341]

Dustin is the man. Him and Booker with the lightsaber. Hell, him with Anyone.. Gold. 😎

[@TheRageaholic]

Goldie had a few solid Wrestlemania moments, actually. He and Luna had a damn good mixed tag with Sable and Marc Mero at XIV. I really liked the four corners IC title match at XV. And his big return at Wrestlemania XVIII was pretty awesome, too, even though the match was just a silly little Hardcore Title thing.

[@_ADINFINITUM]

That mixed tag is one of the most underrated WrestleMania matches of all time, especially from a storytelling/psychology standpoint. The whole story of Sable breaking away from Mero and Mero enlisting Goldust to humiliate her and Luna despising her for being everything she wasn't and then the way they worked the match with Mero and Goldust anchoring while teasing Sable getting her hands on Luna until she finally did and the place came UNGLUED.

[@HonestUAWElectrician]

Dustin, THANK YOU for what you said about kayfabe. And no matter how bad Vince has tried to saddle the Rhodes family with stupid or strange gimmicks, all 3 made those gimmicks work.

[@charleschamberlain5383]

Polka Dots, androgynous , star dust. All remembered

[@kshinokevin]

Yes. "The Million Dollar Man," Ted Dibiase's personal assistant was Virgil (it has to be a rib against Dusty: by using his government name). Then, Virgil goes to WCW to become "Vincent" (after Vince McMahon, not Vince Russo..BRO), then "Shane" (after Shane O' Mac, Vince's son). Dusty with Sapphire had feuds against: both Ted Dibiase and later on, "Macho King" Randy Savage (with the Sensational Queen Sherri). Sapphire turned against Dusty and went with Dibiase.

[@masonschwalm2010]

*Morning after match, on the phone* Goldust: “How ya feeling?” Piper: “Like I got hit by a car.”

[@MADMAXWORLD.TV.]

"Some times you just gotta accept it. But that doesn't mean I do.." - Dustin Rhodes ✊🏼

[@Jwentos9]

Back in the 90s I always shrugged off golddust but now almost 40 and I'm a bigger fan. great guy, great story teller. This dudes a treasure

[@dougmasters4561]

Same story, im 41 now and am rewatching from 93 on ward and im in to 99 right now and now, I really get why Golddust was awesome, and I really miss his presence

[@carbonsilkthread]

Such an underrated brawl. That action in the backlot was so brutal.

[@MrBoboliciousness]

Some hard spots in that. Man it doesn't get enough credit

[@TRIIGGAVELLI]

When you hear stories like this it really makes you appreciate how tough those guys were.

[@dtw4eva]

He is hands down the most underrated wrestler of like 2 generations lol

[@nicoffee777]

Cesaro, Christian, Ziggler? Want me to name more?

[@signoresantinoburnett1169]

@@nicoffee777 you can't be serious....

[@JoseSantiago-hv3xm]

God this was one of the most greatest interviews I’ve ever seen because it came from the heart- they just let him talk and get it out. You can tell his time with Roddy Piper meant soooo much to him- he was tearing up. He’s a good guy and sooooo underrated. This is one of those interviews that stands alone! Completely awesome! 😌🙏🏼

[@Nash1965H]

Love the fact the Dustin believes in the realism of kayfabe. He’s exactly right of that’s a major element of what’s missing from the industry currently!

[@icrusade7672]

Right that new ones cant act for shit . It's not hard to make it believe able

[@peterp2153]

Yep and Dustin is old school. Dude was still relevant into the 2010s but goes all the way back to the late 80s. Plus being the fruit of the looms of Dusty probably helps keep that old school feeling.

[@krlm2280]

Makes you question yourself why Vince never had him on the creative team

[@edsteward4363]

Three Letters AEW !

[@michaelallanrubin2376]

They didn't always act

[@johnhayes6372]

For those people who said that Dustin Rhodes was a Hall of Famer in one of the greatest jobbers in the history of wrestling are 100% correct. Dustin did stuff that no other wrestler was willing to do because it may embarrass or humiliate them.

[@Bryantthewizz]

When you can tell a 20 plus years old story and it's captivating, you're good!

[@Joesworldttv]

Dustin Rhodes tells this story so well I feel like I was actually there when it happened.

[@Breadfan89]

One of those matches I will ALWAYS remember from when I was a kid. Loved it.

[@iLLBiLLsRoastBeats]

Chris Baynton shit was traumatic for me at 11 lol seeing him in the lingerie

[@kevmccormick1767]

iLLBiLLsRoastBeats it made a impact and its something you will always remember isn't that a sign of a good wrestler

[@mico1664]

I watched it, was around 18, and i remembered that it seemed real, too real. Loved it!

[@lazvaldes111]

I love Goldust. Dustin is a great had the privilege of meeting him a few times. One of my favorite people. Hollywood back lot brawl was magical.

[@isitoveryet9525]

Goldust is one of my all time favorite wrestlers. He took a gimmick, that no one else could handle, and turned into such a legendary character, that stood the test of time. I'm so glad Dustin's involved in AEW now, he seems so happy 😊❤

[@RealityMFiction]

Dustin needs to go on tour and tell stories. I would buy a ticket.

[@cjjonez]

He's a good story teller. That's why he is such a great talent. Son of the Dream baby!!!😀

[@howardgriffen7187]

I love the fact that Dustin Runnels is a decent human being. When you listen to him talk, he comes across as genuine and he still, despite everything, has a love for the business and an appreciation for the work he put in. So many guys come off as bitter and/or denigrate the business. Not Dustin. He seems to be able to completely separate business from real life (while understanding the importance of kayfabe). He's completely 180 degrees from the character he portrayed. A really great guy and an awesome Entertainer.

[@gorkskoal9315]

The other difference that he's hinted at is that they were very trained stunt workers doing it as side gig. Roddy Piper like he said also did stunt work. Other than his shoots being stuck in a 80's time loops. Taker and Hogan also worked in stunts and B movies a ton as well. Vince Senior and Jr/McMan and Patt paterson had a zero drama policy as well as a (now ) well publiced respect your fellow worker policy. So sure him and piper probably had a blast. lol you should hear what he said when they re-invented him "what's androgodonous" lol while he he was in victoria secrete getting fitted...lol--um you flew out from a stunt gig in georgia to SoCall to practice with Hogan and get in shape to cosplay...and are just now asking that? OO

[@gorkskoal9315]

Also yeah Dwayne Johnsons whole family are stunt and sports personalities. Compare that to Punk who was a damn good floater but had a habbit and went off the crazy train rails.

[@hemantsharma6280]

One of the few guyz who never got their due....LOVE YOU GOLDUST....GOLDUST....GOLDUST....GOLDUST.....FOREVER

[@justjoe811]

Dustin should get all the credit in the world for making that Goldust gimmick into, well, gold. So risky, especially for that time, and he just made it work. Hope to see him in the HOF soon.

[@OddWomanOut_Pi81]

Dustin is a phenomenal storyteller. 👀 I was absolutely GLUED, man!

[@briansetpente1019]

Goldust needs to be in the WWE hall of Fame what a family legacy Dustin Rhodes dusty rhodes and Cody rhodes👍

[@kevinsheehan]

I met gold dust back in 96 in san Diego. I went backstage and he was AWESOME. Took time out of his day to sign autographs and take pictures for me and my brother. It was an Amazing experience for me. Since that day he has been one of my favorite wrestlers of all time. Real genuine guy thanks for the memories

[@Headbehindthebubble]

Dustin must have so many amazing stories and insights from his time between the ropes. He comes across so well, that he should think about a career as a professional speaker. A great interview

[@dxgod925]

I loved that “match” the punches are crazy legit from piper

[@granddad6689]

Yep he's old school like Terry funk opening up the eye brow meat to get color.old school dude knuckles are stronger then wolverines bone claws

[@MrBoboliciousness]

The thud from Piper's hand was loud

[@alanguages]

The Hollywood Backlot brawl, Diesel vs Undertaker and the Iron Man match were the three main events of WM12.

[@krlm2280]

@@alanguages don't forget that the ultimate warrior squashed hhh

[@mikesharon2177]

@@MrBoboliciousness that thud was his hand breaking

[@BurntPuke82]

I remember watching it live when I was 13 years old. I remember thinking, "damn, those punches seem more realistic than usual" Such a brutal match. Those two put on a hell of a show.

[@jaypowell7362]

This was awesome. I've watched that mach dozens of times for the past 20 years so it's really cool to hear what was going on behind the scenes. What a great story and a great Wrestlemania moment

[@cj_hollywood]

I remember watching that event live on PPV, I would have been 11 years old. And this match is a match that I never forgot. It was very entertaining and you could just tell that it was different. We all believed that Roddy absolutely HATED Goldust and really really wanted to hurt him. I got goose bumps just hearing him tell this story. Awesome moment.

[@darkwolve]

I really hope that WWE can get over themselves enough to induct Goldust into the Hall of Fame where he belongs. Dustin is the very definition of a professional professional wrestler. He's given so much yet received so little in return.

[@buffysummers2929]

Hands down, the only thing better than his storytelling ability is his impression of Vince.

[@ethanskys857]

It was a brutal match and so ahead of its time ! To this day I still haven’t seen a match quite like it

[@markmontenaro1789]

WWE hall of fame 2020 ..." Gold dust " ...

[@IVIFII2IC]

Probably not, I think he’s going to do a retirement feud with Cody in AEW

[@mayooranthevakumaran]

Lol yea right

[@acommonmanwithrandomwords8373]

Once he retires from aew...then absolutely

[@rollandcurtisfromVermont]

As a kid, Goldust was scary spooky character. With this one character, he embodied the dark secret reality superstitious controversies of Hollywood, California.

[@RoxRevanharte]

I remember watching that match when it happened. Hands down one of his best performances. To me one I'll never forget.

[@iLLBiLLsRoastBeats]

Rox RevanHeart I was 11 lol. Was very confused by him in the lingerie

[@JACSLuvsNachos]

5 people I can listen to talk wrestling all day long: Cornette, JR, DDP, Heyman and now Dustin. This recap is amazing.

[@darnellmckeown7991]

I remember this match I’m 36 now and it’s by far one of the best segments ever it looked so real, I love goldust true legend and so underrated I got to watch him in his prime

[@noelatcheson4174]

He's a valuable asset to AEW. Hopefully he can teach some of them what he knows. He's spot on what he says about making people believe what's happening in the ring is real.

[@WrestlingVideoGames]

I love Dustin/Goldust, could listen to him for hours.

[@LVNVSmash]

He will be making an appearance at a Shakey's in Redlands CA

[@ianpilkington2037]

Look for his seminars on here, really interesting to watch and listen too

[@MrBoboliciousness]

Him, Edge, Jericho have some great stories. It's awesome to listen to. I just get lost in the story

[@landismithCOJ]

One of the craziest matches I've ever seen. RIP Piper.

[@purrbiscuits]

Goldust is a legend. Love listening to this man talk. Where can I see this rest of this?

[@mikeya3143]

If u find it please send me the link

[@InsideTheRopes]

Kenny is joined by Dustin "Goldust" Rhodes on stage at our Inside The Ropes Live event where Dustin opens up for the first time about the infamous Hollywood Backlot Brawl at Wrestlemania 12 Vs Rowdy Roddy Piper. Dustin goes in to great detail about the original idea for the match, how it came to be and pulls the curtain back in this enthralling behind the scenes story. Don't forget to check out our new online store ITR ShopZone, where you can pick up exclusive wrestling memorabilia: shopzone.insidetheropes.co.uk/ Subscribe to the channel for more clips of our live shows and interviews and don't forget to like and comment too!

[@brxwnsville3040]

Man I remember my Dad taking me to that Wrestlemania when I was a kid. The match I still remember til this day.

[@NGDemonSlayer12]

Look at his eyes, he's becoming Dusty!

[@jamespalmer5679]

I'll be damn, you're right!

[@georgeelmerdenbrough6906]

He always looked like Dusty

[@NGDemonSlayer12]

@@georgeelmerdenbrough6906 for sure, he's just looking extra Dusty these days

[@markobarsness4316]

He the frooda Duhtay loins if you wiiiw. Fir bluh! Fir Bluh! Daddeh.

[@theluckiesteh9058]

This guy should wrestle as himself more often.... At heart, He is truly the Natural! The son of the son & the son of a gun! XD

[@nilesturner6879]

Amazing... the whole thing... LEGEND

[@peterp2153]

I remember watching it live on PPV and noticing something was off with Piper’s arm when they come back to the live in-arena segment of the match. Guess that explains it. Good storytelling by Dustin.

[@dary0097]

Gold dust the Most Underrated Wrestler Ever

[@rioeiokha9653]

No ,bitch

[@kingjaad360]

@@rioeiokha9653 argue or not he is the most understand wrestler of all time

[@alZiiHardstylez]

10 year old me would have never though Goldust would be the toughest wrestler in the WWE. Cool to see how beloved he is.

[@Grannyfunnycrisps]

Guy interviewing is class. Sets up the story with a question then just lets them talk. Amazing

[@joshuawaltz9484]

Dustin is a hall of famer in my book. A champion multiple times in WWE and WCW. He is great as the Natural or Goldust. A great worker and smooth in the ring.

[@Caltops78]

Listened to this story numerous times and it’s just as entertaining as hearing it for the first time. Love how proud Dustin is of this match.

[@rmedina86rm]

The Golden One! Most underrated ever!!!

[@stevedaniels2010]

Just rewatched this epic match , first time I watched this I was 11yrs old... now I can fully appreciate what they both did.

[@kurtisdefender]

Goldust will always be my favourite wrestler. It is cool to see him share some stories with us , he is an amazing storyteller.

[@duckhouser]

Golddust was severely underrated. A true professional!

[@mirandasummerset]

Him & Cody Rhodes winning against the shield was so epic 😢 they deserved a better run from #wwe

[@toms565]

Your Statement Is stupid . They Beat The SHield. WWE Tag Team Champions. How Much Better Of A Run As A Team Could You Ask For. What A Dumbass. If Your Gonna Be a Know It ALL Be SMart About It

[@mikemiken1963]

@@toms565 What do you think capital letters are for?

[@andrewmartin1954]

Plus both are multiple time ic champs

[@Silverpup67]

Dustin, such an underrated talent. I hope Cody and AEW make him whole.

[@TasteTestTitan]

He was underrated and under utilized. Loved him and Booker as a tag team especially the Tourette’s angle lmao!

[@Sonic6412]

Uncle Sweets down on the co co co cockles

[@patrickdavis5231]

This is the best interview I've seen in ages! Thank you Dustin!!

[@MrJjburgess11]

I watched that match back so many times back then. They made that look legit as hell. I had alot of respect for Goldust after that. Dude took alot of punishment to make that look great.

[@Realest636]

Bob Lawango I always felt like that Golddust should have won. It would have done a lot more for that character.

[@tazmissionplex]

Goldust vs anyone was money back then taker razor Ahmed Shawn

[@TheGreenDevil21]

Goldust had it all, magician in the ring, brilliant on the mic, most underrated of all time

[@asm42]

That's why they called him the natural

[@codyeveryday5432]

"You like that!? Maybe get a feel? NOW WE'RE CLOSE!" Piper knew how to talk man...

[@takeonparis]

One of the best WrestleMania stories ever told by one of wrestling's greatest storytellers. Hats off to the interviewer for not interrupting the wrestler like so many of the bad ones do.

[@JSchaffer214]

I would love to hear a Goldust podcast. Goldcast?

[@brianfournierjr7438]

Podust

[@justin8152]

Cast Dust😂

[@maddysworld1849]

A new version of gtv would be good lol

[@blackedoutlabelent9800]

The Golden brick Rhode

[@channelremoved1917]

He was so acrobatic and did some crazy Stuff that worked perfectly. Loved watching him wrestle!

[@jaapseiye2246]

first time hearing Dustin out of charachter, he comes across real well

[@danielherrmann6175]

Dustin Rhodes, wow what a wrestler!! One of the best of all time, hands down!! From all us fans....Thank You!!

[@vipset87]

i LOVED WM12. Goldust def kept kayfabe real. i was scared of the dude when i first met him in 95. i was 7-8 yrs old

[@biggiefitz6275]

If you were in the arena when his music hit, and gold dust started falling from above, it gave you goose bumps every time. LEGEND

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY DUSTIN PATRICK RUNNELS AKA GOLDUST !!!

[@swanningabout]

Well done for knowing his name

[@cruse85]

I remember that match. I was at the arena when they were showing it. As they were arriving to the arena, I got out of my seat, ran up the steps, and looked through the window and that's where I saw them. That was greatest match I ever saw in my life. I hope the wwe does the match like that next year, wrestlemania 37.

[@LORLETHAL]

I remember this match, man I had a great childhood.

[@Ulysses3473]

Wow that was some amazing story telling right there...way better than the match itself 😅

[@fuzzluvver69]

You can feel the passion coming from him for the business.

[@ransax]

Knowing his gimmick and how creative he's always been in and out of the ring, it doesn't surprise me how thoughtful, well spoken and intelligent he is.

[@TakersMissy]

Great video clip - I love hearing about the "behind-the-scenes" happenings from years ago, although I do miss old-school kayfabe today. Yes, Dustin "Goldust" Rhodes was a great star and wrestler, and one who definitely has been underrated. Yet I gotta think this match - and the in-ring action - might have helped sow a seed for the Attitude Era.

[@sookmajoaby]

Dustin comes across as one of the most chill down to earth wrestlers iv seen in many interviews

[@Dwinchester45]

Dustin is by far one of my all time favorites just a superb worker and wrestler and highly underrated but damn sure respected by everyone. A legend for sure!

[@RealMattKiefer]

Hollywood backlot brawl was so sick!!!! When he hit piper with the gold caddy was insane

[@GnosticAtheist]

Its amazing that he seems to be in great health (for an aging veteran wrestler).

[@grumpyoldbiker1118]

Dustin's a legend. One helluva hand. Great story from one of the best.

[@at1212b]

Him telling an Andre story would be awesome.

[@jkoozer2]

Amazing story from an even more amazing person. One of the true legends!

[@jigga2jones]

I loved that Goldust and Regal were my favorite It was good to see The Dust Man !

[@alliel6745]

can't get enough of dustin's stories..also, he's an underrated af star

[@trexpaddock]

He looks more like his dad every year. :D

[@joedonahue30]

OMG, that interview was GREAT!!!!

[@thefringetv]

Went back and watched the backlot brawl and he is absolutely right about hearing Roddy break his hand over his forehead. Really unsettling sound.

[@Dr.JeremyDunks]

Dustin is such an interesting guy and absolutely a great resource to everyone who gets to be around him.