Dustin Rhodes: The Sessions with Renee Paquette

[@tacoenvy]

Dustin is freaking awesome. I went to a house show back in 2016 and got there early to see the wrestlers come in and sign stuff before they went inside the building. And honestly Sasha Banks, Becky and some of the others completely ignored everyone and didn’t even acknowledge us. But here comes Dustin in his rental car. He pulled up right by the fans and got out and he went down the entire line and shook everyone’s hand and was so freaking cool and took pictures. I remember this old man with his grandsons and Dustin spending time with the kids and talking. It was great. I’ve always respected him and loved his work but after that I respected him even more.

[@COYBIG1967]

I’d say a lot of that comes with being brought up in a wrestling family and also I think with the addiction he went through and the lows he really takes these moments more special now

[@CinnamonGirl_78]

Thank you Renee for this interview! I LOVE Dustin, he's so down to earth and honest. His story about his Addiction struggles made me sad, but happy he's doing so well now. He truly is an inspiration to someone who may need the help. I was a big fan of his Dad too. Love to Dustin, you, Jon and your baby girl!! Stay safe and healthy!!

[@perceivedvelocity9914]

I could listen to this man for hours. Definitely time well spent.

[@wstine79]

I've been a fan of Dustin Rhodes ever since I saw him as Goldust in 98. His run with Booker T was hilarious and great.

[@ashtonhaggitt216]

That was probably the best odd paring of a tag team I've ever witnessed. Their chemistry together was untouchable.

[@sororitysleepawaymortuary1659]

Hollywood Backlot Brawl was a childhood favorite and still is. Goldust was such an awesome character. The early stuff with Razor and Ahmed was pure GOLD. Stuff where he got to show more of his personality in 97 was intriguing and kept you glued to the tv and 98 stuff was insane. Definitely one of my top all-time favorites.

[@kyledamron]

Dustin is one of my favorite wrestlers of all time. I am so glad he has turned everything around. I know how hard addiction is and how hard it is to get to the point where you're willing to get help. Thank you for all you have given your fans Dustin.

[@sofiadrosos1308]

This was a great interview. Dustin sharing his struggles will help a lot of people. Thanks for uploading the video version.

[@Kusanagikaiser999]

God TIER INTERVIEW.....damn it, I tear up a couple times, god I love Dustin, so happy he is still doing this and been this amazing, have no idea how hard his life was, this move me a lot, very inspiring story, maybe the best interview you have done, I really move by this, this was just wholesome.

[@teddy90636]

It blows my mind how good Renee is at these zoom interviews. Zoom meetings never go this smoothly when I'm in them at my job.

[@brandongoody]

This man has my respect and I hope he gets one big push at AEW before it's too late. No matter if it's a singles run, tag team or trios.

[@davidryan834]

The 1 staul garage part hit me hard. After a brutal divorce I wound up in the same exact situation. Only I drank tequila. I've been clean for 8 years now. Not even gonna pretend like I didn't cry while watching this. It's now a personal goal to meet Dustin and shake his fuggin hand! Kudos to you brother! Keep Steppin!!

[@MainlyWrestling]

Keep steppin' David!

[@davidryan834]

@@MainlyWrestling Still Steppin 🚶‍♂️

[@MainlyWrestling]

@@davidryan834 My guy!

[@davidryan834]

@@MainlyWrestling September 17th made year 9

[@Geoffchuggachugchugg167]

Thank you 🙏 Dustin. Im coming up on 5yrs. You have been an inspiration and a favorite of mine being a huge wrestling fan I’m glad wrestling has never left me.

[@shanestephens4728]

6 months here brother all we gotta do is #KeepSteppin 🤙🏼

[@davidryan834]

8 years here... I don't even know yall. But I'm proud of you! Keep fighting the good fight and #KeepSteppin

[@Yelaem]

I don't even know you guys but just know there is a person rooting for all 3 of you, I'm proud of you guys, you are all amazing

[@Geoffchuggachugchugg167]

@@Yelaem thank you 🙏 I am here for anyone that needs it. I will cheer anyone on in this fight. Addiction is hard for anyone to stop. Not many people attempt quitting or get a chance to.

[@jman9806]

im almost on 2 years coming off 3 different types, watching this just shows how much worse it could be blessed i didnt take it to that next level, we need videos to help us recovering, bless you dusty all the best ! gained my fandom and respect

[@lungfulldrummer8921]

Dustin is an absolute legend. Cheers for the interview.

[@SAVAGE09100]

Thanks Dustin for opening up , it took a lot of courage and thankyou Renee for this Fantastic interview!!

[@COYBIG1967]

For anyone who doesn’t know anyone who’s been in addiction or have been themselves maybe you don’t realise it or a little just don’t care but what Dustin has managed to do is so so impressive and inspiring . I hope he realises how proud so many ppl are , I don’t know him personally of course but my god I’m so proud of him.

[@victoriatheeuphoria]

I love watching this. I remember watching you on Aftermath/Right After Wrestling always talking about how Goldust was your favorite. Must be such an amazing experience to get to do this

[@chrisjericho7913]

Okay wow. That was possibly the best interview I've ever seen! Thank you so much for your work and all the best for Dustin and his family!

[@brali1717]

How can you not like this guy.. I remember feeling really bad for him during his tna run, so so happy to see him healthy and absolutely rocking it on aew. Wish you all the best Dustin! Great interview Renee

[@wetsand7379]

Dustin seems like a really genuine dude. I like him a lot.

[@charlesgracemusic]

Hats off to Dustin for opening up like this. I’ve always respected him as a wrestler. I respect him even more as a man.

[@GreenPawelito]

Thank You Kindly for this interview lady Renee. Bless. I wish this interview was longer.

[@garyleavens885]

Great interview! After watching Cody vs Dustin AEW's match. It reminded me of The Ultimate Warrior beating Hogan to bring in the new era. This guy deserves to be in the hall of fame without question.

[@1Sulster]

Thanks, Renee, been a fan of Dustin's for many years. This was by far the best session you have had to date in my opinion, raw and real!

[@jamesbraxton6085]

This was a great interview. I have nothing but respect for the man.

[@dantheman4447]

Renee, this was such a deep and emotional interview. Whenever I watch Dustin Rhodes for AEW he absolutely delivers 110%. 💯💯

[@johnboucher5285]

Dustin is class! Well done on the 16 years of being sober! Top man x

[@rxgomez9000]

Loved the interview. Renee & I have something in common. Dustin introduced us both to wrestling. Or at least in my case tag team wrestling. I'm from the Ruthless Aggression Era & my first memory of tag team wrestling was Booker T & Goldust. They were so funny together that they seemed like it wasn't suppose to work but they played it so good.

[@ianmarriott4137]

IMO your best interview yet Renee, excellent job. Loved Dustins straight up honesty. Neither Dustin or Cody make my favourite wrestlers ever BUT that match at D or N is in fact my favourite ever for exactly what Dustin said, the sheer emotions it brought out in me. And I might add that I have been watching wrestling since the days of Mark Lewin, Killer Karl Kowalski etc, so yeah you have had a lot of competition. Thanks guys and keep smiling.

[@tylerconley7739]

Straight up, Dustin is my favorite of all time too. Such a good dude

[@the_worlds_enemy]

Dustin Rhodes is a good man. Bless him.

[@COYBIG1967]

Wow the honesty about the addiction side really hit me hard, I never realised he had fallen quite so low , the fact he was sleeping in a garage etc. that’s sad, the fact he was honest about stealing from his dad for me shows something , shows he’s really take stock of life and that he really accepts things. He could easily have said I borrowed loads of money from dad etc but he himself used the words stole , that’s brutal honesty and to some it may not mean much but to me it really is big. I truly hope he continues in his sober life, blessings to him

[@midwest0pe]

Despite the audio issues, I'm looking forward to listening to all of this hangout!

[@stang93ful]

Man 💔💔💔😢 this was painful to watch and listen to. Thank you for opening up your heart and sharing your story Dustin. It is not easy to be this vulnerable and fragile with our struggles and suffering in the world especially these day’s. I’m so happy to see you happy and healthy doing very well in your career and your life👊💪💯🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻We all go through hard times some of us worse than others but regardless it’s important to know that we’re never alone. There are people who will always fight for you if you want too fight for yourself. Another amazing interview yet again. This podcast has become one of my favorites. #GodblessEveryone🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Dalton_Venable]

Thank you Dustin and Renee, i needed to hear this today. Beyond the wrestling

[@yragcom1]

Dustin is amazing. His in ring work in AEW has been great, especially at his age. He moves so well in the ring, it's ridiculous. They should call him The Cat.

[@livingdeadfrank671]

Absolute honesty and transparency, this man is an absolute warrior and legend of the business !! Thank you Renee for this amazing interview as always !

[@puzzledhopp]

Thank you Dustin, for being open about your struggles. I’m certain you have made a life saving impact on someone, and you may never know it.

[@MainlyWrestling]

The time of wholesome hour I needed today. Dustin's right - you're the best Renee. And Dustin, you are a f'n legend my man! Great work guys!

[@latoyajackson9016]

Such a great interview. I never truly knew his story. Thank you for sharing.

[@chadzillas5180]

Thanks for sharing. Dustin is an even better human. Thanks for telling your story to all who struggle and think it’s too late. Dustin shows it’s never to late. Thanks Renee. You guys use the platform for what it’s meant for. Great interview. Great people.

[@RKO1988]

Pretty awesome to see him being so honest about a sensitive topic like drug addiction. I hope AEW puts the strap on him just so he has a title run even if it is brief similar to what WWE did with Christian / Benoit / Eddie

[@grozmeistere7504]

I was never really watching wrestling during the 90s and early 2000s, just started in 2019. But a good childhood friend of mine was quite obsessed with everything wrestling so I played quite a lot with wrestling action figures, saw posters and magazin articles and other merchandise stuff and I all the important names had been still in my brain from back then. Goldust was a really memorable character and I chose his action figure a lot. These days I love to watch Dustin's matches!

[@COYBIG1967]

I love that dusty made him drive to the first events and pay for his own hotel. Showing him it takes work, I love that even after bearing your balls to the world he still keep going , no one can question Dustin’s work ethic. I don’t care what anyone says what Dustin done with the gold dust persona was special and only he could have done it. Also imagine getting to wrestle with your dad and then later with your brother , that’s special

[@dasdeke]

Love Dustin, so awesome you did this interview!

[@ReeseMan]

Thanks Renee for this interview Dustin is so cool

[@GimmeAHullYeah]

Just an all time GOAT. Thanks for this, Renee!

[@Spartan-xx2md]

I recently lost my best friend I had since he was just a 4 week old puppy to cancer as well , he’s name was Aires ! No words can express the sadness

[@pingkangchen7368]

Never knew this side of dustin,Thank you both for the interview!!!

[@thisismescotthathawayistha4071]

IVE BEEN A DUSTIN FAN SINCE HE 1ST MADE IT BIG IN WCW HE DID WELL IN WCW BUT WHEN HE WENT TO WWE AND BECAME GOLD DUST HE BECAME A SUPERSTAR HE PLAYED GOLDDUST SO WELL AND NOW HES BEEN IN THE BUSINESS SINCE THE 80'S INTO THE 90'S THEN THE 2000'S THEN THE 2010'S AND NOW 2020'S,THATS 5 DIFFERENT DECADES HE'S BEEN WRESTLING.DUSTIN IS SUCH AN AMAZING HUMAN BEING AND LIVED A CRAZY CRAZY LIFE NOW I THINK HE DESERVES TO BE PUT INTO THE WWE H.O.F.

[@joestone2579]

Great interview. So much respect for Dustin!

[@tess1602]

Dustin Rhodes is great. He was a inspiration to me when I felt depressed. I wonder what it would be like to train with Dustin Rhodes. This was a good session Renee

[@kaw203]

Your interviews are some of the best out there

[@FoOzYT]

The Natural. Thank you for all your amazing hard work Dustin.

[@jedsithor]

Man, Renee is one of those people I'd love to hang out with but also one of those people I'd absolutely fall in love with immediately and I say that knowing that Jon would absolutely kick my ass for even glancing in her direction and you know what....I respect that and I'm ok with that.

[@ItsSamHussey]

I’m happy there’s more people out there who have Dustin as their favourite wrestler :O)

[@saucdfoodcart4639]

Another fantastic interview!

[@hiltonr1845]

Thank you Renee , we love you Dustin and thank you for sharing

[@shellbacksclub]

how tf is he alive after all that substance abuse? Fukin miracle! Vince is always right!

[@zoefaith120]

Dustin, is truly amazing.. beating the demons day to day. And still showing the younger peeps the old man still has game at his moments of glory needed.

[@DavidH1]

How about Dustin Rhodes vs. Minoru Suzuki at Forbidden Door?

[@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1]

hard hard hard to watch... hell of a video, an absolute ace

[@SpaceGamblerJR]

Renee never did get those audio issues fixed but still great interview. Also Dustin you have to call him Kratos the Real God Of War. Dustin and Cody have different Moms. I did not know that.

[@Gravey_draws]

The Succubus word hiccup was hilarious. I didn't get to see Goldust in his prime, but when I got see him later on in his career I became a fan immediately because I could tell he knew how to work to his strengths. I'm hoping he gets one last big push (preferably as a heel) before he decides to retire.

[@mrdeakins865]

Your the man dustin, love this interview and thanks for sharing the highs and lows

[@AmateurHour1111]

Succubus felt like the right word Renee! ;)

[@TheVas76]

I loved when Punk rubbed his chest during his match with Dustin in Pittsburgh. Great callback

[@nintendocove]

Dustin is truly a legend.

[@KassidyGinn]

So proud of you Dustin. Always been a fan.

[@chadfungus]

His growth as a human being is just beautiful. You are not that person anymore.

[@Mr.Sir100]

this is the best episode by far

[@MyNameIsNyx]

If anybody deserves to live long and prosper is this piece of decent human being

[@rimmysinclair]

Dustin is the GOAT!!

[@captainkushy7829]

if you see dustin and are a fan of his make sure you say thank you beat alot odds to still be here #THANKYEWGOLDUST

[@DavisD814]

Fuck… I always knew Dustin had his demons. But, as a 26 year old man who is battling addiction right now, this one was tough to listen to. Dustin is such a good guy who wears his heart on his sleeve and it was hard to listen to him go through his own problems when I’m experiencing a lot of my own addiction issues. But, it makes me realize that one day I will be fully ready to change and I can do it too. I just need to get there. One day at a time.

[@crispycruiser4654]

It has been over a year since you wrote this comment. How are you doing now? Hangin in there, I hope.

[@DavisD814]

@@crispycruiser4654 Still hanging in.. still battling addiction.. thank you for asking. The internet needs more kindness.

[@DavetheTurnip]

Wonderful interview.

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

DUSTIN RHODES ROCKS ON THE : THE SESSIONS !!!

[@bnardbnard6299]

I love this Dusty was so loved in the Bahamas one of the best ever 🇧🇸. I have my demons with alcohol also I have to get the help that I need I can't do it by myself.

[@CKBAstroGaming]

agreed dustin is my favorite after his father tho him and cody broke out and became there own STARS there STARS will Shine Bright in History. i remember meeting him in torrington ct at northeast wrestling and i told him he was my favorite wrestler and he said but you have a daniel bryan shirt on xD and i told him to go get his job back at wwe wen they lost them during that whole fued and he told me ya hes gonna have to dodge the spear and then come full circle he dodged it and big show hit roman a story il tell my children keep on lancing them up your a true perfesional.

[@robertjorgensen8052]

One of the better interview Rene real life

[@daniel35748]

I love dustin I have been drug free today for 1 years and I love life how and I c my kids and I love your interview renee

[@blastrydermega9086]

Miss you and Love you Dustin

[@nebraskajoenelson8987]

I'm a heterosexual married man and I love Dustin Rhodes

[@timmc8444]

great guy...hope he keeps on the path

[@RaySteez]

Renee promoting BlueChew's....awesome I've been thinking about using them for a while.. now I think I will

[@keebleristiny]

Thank you Dustin!

[@jimmybriggs7287]

I remember when everyone thought Barry Windham was his brother 😀 including me lol. Wrestling would be so much different without The Rhodes family Thank you so much!!!!

[@chaoticcaninejb]

Strength and Honor 🙏

[@cliffbeavers6158]

Absolute legend LOVE this man

[@jay5286]

Great interview

[@williamjipson4739]

This is beyond documentarian. Whether she likes it or not, Renee is the wrestling therapist. But it produces reality you'll otherwise never see

[@suppaman19]

Never got his due. He's way better than Cody, even right now with him in his 50s and Cody on his 30s.

[@randallwilfordweaver810]

I’ve been a fan since the first day he stepped into the Ring

[@AN2theDY]

Well damn Dustin 🥺 Strong man sharing here 👏👏👏

[@marloaleman9539]

Hilarious stuff right there precious 💕 beautiful with the freaking screw for by yourself right there LMAO with the professional daddy thing that you saw

[@Tempo1337]

Goldust is very important to me as a character. I was always drawn to Goldust growing up and, knowing who I am now and identifying as non-binary, it's obvious now why but back then there wasn't a word for it but it's clear why Goldust resonated with me.

[@Queenschris718]

Dustin is one of my heroes

[@haolekoa737]

Dustin rules. Period.

[@lilpoetat]

thanks!

[@NiCOLEWEiMAR]

i MAKE YOU DUSTiN RHODES MY HEART i LOVE YOU GOLDUST ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊 3:35

[@erictate5135]

A good interview