Dustin Rhodes | AEW Unrestricted Podcast

[@Sony_Samsung]

Aew rejuvenated Dustin's career. The wwe didn't see a value in him anymore. Aew seen potential, that match with Cody at double or nothing was priceless. 💯

[@morningstar577]

I was there. It totally was match of the night. It was crazy seeing the ring painted in so much blood.

[@Sony_Samsung]

@@morningstar577 more like match of the year brother. 😎

[@Sony_Samsung]

@Brandon Atkinson what makes him your favorite wrestler?

[@tylerhawn8821]

I don’t need a partner, I don’t need a friend, I need my older brother...sorry but the young bucks did it better

[@Sony_Samsung]

@Brandon Atkinson I agree! It's so quick and crisp! I believe many won't appreciate Dustin ring work until he retire.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Dustin Rhodes is one of the most underrated wrestlers ever.

[@spencer2745]

Dustin is my favorite out of everyone in the Rhodes family. I wasn't around to see Dusty but growing up watching Dustin he was always a favorite of mine

[@travislonebear6891]

KD SWAGGER agreed I loved golddust as a kid and still do

[@KD_SWAGGER]

@@travislonebear6891 👏👏👏

[@KD_SWAGGER]

@@spencer2745 👏👏👏

[@touchyvivace]

@@spencer2745 I'm agreed with you

[@biswaroopmukherjee7450]

This was by far the best AEW Unrestricted they have done till now. Love the passion from Dustin. He is so real and genuine. The stories were amazing. Definitely one of the all-time greats of this business. Thank you AEW. Thank you Dustin.

[@kevinmacdonald3574]

Wow. Dustin opened up hardcore! So glad to hear these stories. "Keep steppin'." I like that. Another great Unrestricted! This was a treat.

[@sariahreigns3666]

That hit me in the feels! I almost started bawling my eyes out there. RIP American Dream. LONG LIVE AMERICAN NIGHTMARE AND THE NIGHTMARE FAMILY!

[@BultrasPlovdiv]

Can't believe how passionate he is. Even in a simple interview. He could be the perfect trainer.

[@evilperp9252]

“NOT GOING BACK TO THAT WWE BULLSHIT” - Dustin Rhodes Lmao

[@nickdawson4913]

When he starts to break down and Aubrey just softly says love u buddy...keep steppin

[@nielgregory108]

These need to be longer. An hour is not enough.

[@mr.c4p]

An hour is just right, always leaves you wanting more.

[@steve2275]

@@mr.c4p like a part 2

[@coansm]

THIS IS AWESOME! 👏 👏 👏 👏 YOU DESREVE IT! 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@painfan476]

Dustin deserves to go in the Hall of Fame one day. Very talented

[@monkey_4202]

After he's dead

[@monkey_4202]

Hall a fame should be only dead people

[@Caine_House]

@whyemceeay You don't think those pro wrestlers that put in the hard yards for decades don't appreciate that their careers are being celebrated along with their fans, peers and loved ones?

[@sarahgabriella84]

The AEW HoF.

[@Caine_House]

@@deniscore8270 What are you talking about?

[@kaoxes]

One of the best podcasts yet. Got chills a couple of times.

[@royrlzs]

I'm addicted to these interviews

[@JulianCurrie]

Aubrey has never been as quiet in other interview. When Dustin speaks, you pay attention.

[@wolfrenzy]

One of the greatest pleasures I've had was meeting Dustin...at a grocery store of all places. I've enjoyed his work his entire career, and to get to talk to him, and watch him try to get my daughter to not be so shy around him. Just the most wonderful person. I just wish that once he'd had a run with a World Title.

[@omegaeinhorn6783]

Wow, I could listen to Dustin talk about wrestling all night long

[@Joy_49]

I can listen to Dustin for days. In awe of his personality.

[@bgeezay]

What an excellent podcast. AEW continues to deliver on all fronts. That emotional moment towards the end where he was speaking about his drug abuse... Woo , powerful stuff. Even Aubrey had to wipe away a tear. AEW really reminds me of the old school, modernized. I'm so happy this is here for us, this company. Thank you Tony Khan & Cody.

[@ZeroTheElder]

Another spectacular interview! Kudos to Tony and Aubry! The segment on where Dustin got his motto of Keep Steppin' was powerful. So, keep steppin' AEW team. You guys have come so far and can't wait to see where you go from here.

[@shashankshekhar3738]

Nothing but respect for him.

[@steve2275]

nuthing but

[@ewokYT117]

For me, this was quite an overwhelming, passionate experience.. this man, I have followed for almost all of his career.. almost all my life, I'm nearly 40. I first saw Dustin tag team with Barry Windham, in WCW. 💪(BTW, Barry Windham, Never give in.. all the power and God bless you!)💜 These two guys were so electric, full of power and energy.. but so relatable at the same time.. both of these guys from that moment were heroes to me. both them still are to today! While to many, he was just another wrestler.. Dustin felt like my older brother. The word, 'Legend', is used a lot to describe people who do great things. It's a personal feeling about someone who you idolize, no matter what they've been through because inside they are a good person and life is never easy.. over coming demons and learning from it, is what makes you a stronger person. Dusty, was a father to all, time for anyone. Dustin, has heart and soul of a true champion, truly gifted. Cody, is still setting the world on fire, leading his way. The Runnels family are born pure entertainers, pro-wrestling heroes and you can't take that away, what flows through your veins. They all deserve Legendary status among the rest of the greats. Their words have helped mould wrestling in the past, saved wrestling in the present, and one day in the future.. lead Professional Wrestling to where it belongs. Thank you Dustin. Thank you AEW. Thank you TNT. Much love and respect. peace!

[@goldie_gun]

Love seeing someone find their passion again.

[@Dee___On]

One of my favourite unrestricted episodes yet! Dustin is a legend, very glad hes with AEW

[@kurtisdefender]

Dustin is a legend , he is my favourite of all time. I always like to hear him talk .

[@Nfoster1916]

Got to have nothing but respect for not only this family but this man and his legendary career. 31 yrs and still bringing classics and helping the future. Thank you Dustin.

[@linojoelsap1366]

Glad Dustin is still wrestling still has a lot of miles on him. WWE dropped the ball on him. Glad he is in AEW

[@CoreyMoore515]

Dustin calling them his kids reminds me of Dusty and NXT...

[@coansm]

YOU DESREVE IT! 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@Knockouts_Republik]

Dustin rhodes 1st ever AEW hall of famer

[@maemercado154]

I Hope Goldust in WWE Hall of Fame 2023 Future

[@maemercado154]

@Ba a0 Also I Wish Dustin as Goldust Debut in AEW

[@SadikiStGeorgeangemon44]

Brodie Lee, Arn Anderson, Jake The Snake, and Dustin are first ballot AEW HOFS

[@Knockouts_Republik]

@@maemercado154 Dustin Rhodes not Goldust

[@billykennedy4530]

So Dustin Rhodes has always been one of my favourites this was amazing to hear all the stories

[@superdemonboy]

2:08 I love the little acknowledgement that marriage doesn't prevent people from screwing around backstage. It's really hard to blame them when you're far away from your family, always on the road, and surrounded by really attractive bodies...

[@mulldrifterz6469]

This is the one I wanted to listen to more than any other.

[@liquidghost]

Hell yeah!! Met too!!

[@jeffdecker627]

Hopefully he starts his own podcast when he's officially done...love listening to him tell stories. 💛

[@truthseeker6532]

Cornbread dammit, Corn bread!!!!! - Goldust. Rofl. Funniest segment in wrestling I can remember.

[@shaun64vet]

Great interview. Nice to see he's being treated as one of the greats like WWE should have.

[@markemark1484]

A great underrated Talent Dustin Rhodes one-of-a-kind

[@dasdeke]

And I thought I couldn't respect Dustin Rhodes anymore. Glad to be proven wrong. Completely one of the best and underrated wrestlers ever. So glad he's found his passion again in AEW. That story about Keep Stepping was amazing.

[@organicmetal6850]

Dustin !!! great to see you back man !!

[@brendankeating2778]

Dustin is one of the best of all time. Ive been watching him since I was a little kid. To see him now puts a smile on my face. Its great to see him finish off his great carer happy and doing what he loves. Congratulations Dustin.

[@fightingthumbs6846]

I couldn't click fast enough. I love this show!

[@MalvinJackson]

this was just wonderful..thank u tnt

[@mulldrifterz6469]

I loved his tag-team with Booker T. I think they were one of the greatest tag-teams/champions in the last 20 years, anywhere.

[@InvincibleYoungEmpire]

The story Dustin told about him and Dusty and going to rehab had us crying. He was such a good man from all we heard and we miss him so much. So glad that you're clean and enjoying this part of your career. We haven't finished the movie yet though. Always remember, #KeepSteppin

[@kaw203]

This actually got me crying at one point, laughing at another and what a great guy

[@MrCantfindanynames]

Seriously, who disliked this? 🤨... Dustin is as real as real of a wrestler you can get. So many ups and downs. Playing a character that he is NOTHING like and played it to perfection. Dealt with drugs and alcoholism (Beating that for 12 years). Lost his father, was separated from Cody for a little while and he overcame aaaaaaaall of that. And is still working in the ring and behind the scenes at his age. If there ever is an AEW hall of fame 🤔

[@castle4640]

I criticized Aubrey the other week for laughing at Billy getting emotional over Chyna's death, but she handled Dustin's emotional response to the memory of his father very well here. Good improvement in her demeanour overall as well, perhaps she's reading the comments and learning to relax more which is great. Probably more so a testament to Dustin's calm energy, but either way, keep it up.

[@Caine_House]

She really laughed?

[@Zahnzak]

These were filmed months ago.

[@castle4640]

Caine Te Whare 38:27 on the Gunn episode. It was so weird that they actually edited it OUT of the audio podcast version.

[@Caine_House]

@@castle4640 I just watched it. I think she misheard him and thought he said "And she would crush me" instead of "And it crushed me".

[@castle4640]

Caine Te Whare Although I would personally say that’s a reach, anything is possible. Regardless, it was still awkward and she’s been behaviourally obnoxious beyond that one instance. Many have echoed the same sentiment about her. But again, I notice improvement in this episode for the first time so I hope it continues.

[@roundpaddy]

Great interview, Dustin is one of my favourite wrestlers, he has great character and technique.

[@FreshlyWILD]

The end of this interview broke me down thank you all for your contribution to this wonderful business that fans can enjoy.

[@emanuelcarr8279]

Dang!!! What a storied career from a true Legend of the business. Thank you Dustin for sharing so much personal and touching experiences of your life. #KeepSteppin #AEWonTNT #AEWUnrestricted #GOAT

[@pyroninja5677]

Must love and respect Dustin 👍🏻💯

[@nathan6928]

Wish he could have one last heel run in AEW also a title run

[@JeremiahEcks777]

I'd love him to have a title run. The one thing he's never had and he's entirely deserving.

[@nathan6928]

JeremiahEcks777 he’s had title runs lol , the ic title. I really wish he would bring the whole director heel gimmick he use to do as Goldust if he does turn heel.

[@Caine_House]

Well he might do 'The Unnatural' gimmick at some point.

[@morganlong6495]

His retirement match should be a world title match. Title vs career. In the right place with the right opponent that match would be legendary. Having said that I think he has another 2 or 3 years yet at the level he’s at now. I didn’t realise he was this good until he joined AEW

[@Caine_House]

@@morganlong6495 Really? He's always been this good.

[@JamesBuggemo]

Dustin wanted to clack the clacker **so** hard, but he had to wait for his moment. A true pro.

[@anj2099]

Always remember when Dustin teamed up with Barry, and that amazing match in War Games as part of Sting's squadron. Any body who hasn't seen that match is missing out.

[@JeremiahEcks777]

I remember that match. Back in the days of bootleg tapes I saw it. Good match IIRC. Didn't Dustin get a fair bit of colour?

[@anj2099]

JeremiahEcks777 It was brutal!

[@comradechenkov6569]

Underrated classic right there

[@JeremiahEcks777]

@@anj2099 It was! I had a copy of it on a bootleg tape of 'hardcore wrestling' that fans used to trade in the 90's. I also had on the same tapes a Steve Austin dressed as Hogan ECW promo, the infamous King of the Deathmatch in IWA (with Foley and Funk in the main event), a Japanese match with two women in an electric barb wire match (might have been Aja Kong or Bull Nakano and some blonde lady, but my memory is hazy). Other matches included some Leatherface stuff, a hot spa tag match and two teams fighting in another wrestler's house. Suffice it to say I was a bloodthirsty teenager. Nowadays I'd not watch some of that stuff - as an adult I'm a LOT more sensitive to violence. But it's why that match with Dusty and Cody mattered. Juice can be an important part of a match. But when your name is Flair or Abdullah, then I'd say stay away from the fruit bowl if you know what I mean. But yeah that Dustin Sting War Games match was on there. By that time I'd seen it he was Goldust but I think he was just going face at the time. For whatever reason I didn't clock on that it was Dustin until JR said it one time. That said I thought 'Cactus Jack' on the IWA tape was the Berzerker and didn't clock it was Mankind until he brought Cactus back to put HHH through a table. That was one of my happiest wrestling moments EVER but I digress.

[@anj2099]

JeremiahEcks777 Haha love 💕 it proper wrestling buff ✋ I’m a WCW mark. You’re bang on the money about the Dusty & Cody match, that was heritage and legacy. I did upload the War Games match unfortunately got a copyright takedown from gootube.

[@kingstonknightly1607]

Thank you for this. Dustin has always been one of my favorites. #KeepSteppin

[@mattia5042]

Wow the last 8 minutes was so deep,so much respect for Dustin

[@МихаилАлексеев-ч1м]

Dustin is a man with a big heart. Please, be with us forever!

[@tylerrollins5295]

We gon miss Dustin well at least he retired being passionate about wrestling again

[@-austintacious-2400]

Dustin Rhodes was my favorite wrestler as a kid and he is still one of my favorites as an adult! Love you Dustin hope to see you for the next 20 years!

[@nelsonwilson6535]

Wow, that was a incredible interview, was prevy to some backstage Rhodes family dealings back in the day when WCW came thru towns around us & live only a handful of miles from where Cody lives, Dustin has come full circle with his career & hope he's able to squeeze in a World Title run, even briefly, before he's done... Gotta say, luvs you Aubrey, before I'm done, lol..

[@vvstreetfightervv]

STILL a true pro. Even after all those rough years. Respect, for 'The Natural'.

[@MTSpade]

So much respect for him, next to Taker one of my fav people in the business, always thought he shouldve been world champion. Hopefully still can.

[@rickycano3245]

Dustin vs Cody was the match that got me back into wrestling. I hadn't been into it for years

[@jnulpi]

The Most underrated Wrestler ever.Aubrey is so beautiful.The Match with Cody was one of the most emotional Wrestling Matches ever.I had a Feeling like in the 80`s.The Matches between Dustin Rhodes and Rick Rude where awesome.I enjoy the Interview very much.Thank You.Dustin you overcome your Addiction and you have all my Respect for that too.

[@kajenbop]

Dustin is the dude... Loved the performer from day one, respecting the man more n more as he gets older.

[@davidtroop173]

Dustin,always my favorite! Good man.

[@countrylife04]

Dustin is an absolute legend and he's not done yet and keeps giving us great matches 💛

[@jackkottwitz5236]

Tony laughing through the Savio Vega part is hysterical.

[@jonpoon3896]

Goldust was probably the first character based wrestler that hooked me. That character made me think anything is possible. Almost made the Undertaker’s mysticism more believable

[@MsPeaches1974]

Dustin Rhodes gave a beautiful speech and a told a lovely story about the Double or Nothing match that he has fought against his brother Cody, and gives a great interview and spoke his mind with Aubrey and Tony and Dustin is brutally honest and speaks his mind like a true professional and speaks like a motivational speaker. Dustin Rhodes is truly the greatest legend and a wonderful person. and so is his brother Cody. :)

[@harleytipler7693]

DUSTIN IS SO HUMBLE AND TALENTED YET SO HUMBLE IN WHAT HE MISSED OUT ON FOR 25+ YEARS... HATS OFF ONE OF THE BEST

[@waharris5924]

PALATKA! My old hometown! First time hearing that towns name outside of Florida! Love it. Loved listening to Dustin, and the Rhodes family in general

[@jackmarsh4761]

Dustin is one of my all-time favorites.

[@davelanger]

Great stories by Dustin, I could listen to him all day. Also congrats to Dustin on his 12 year sobriety

[@madreshekel1003]

The best one so far by a mile. Love Dustin!

[@ryanjohnson5343]

This was incredible, funny, emotional, insightful, great work from all involved in this one

[@gknowprosper4412]

Source respect, source appreciation to one of the greatest and simultaneously (formerly) underappreciated performers in the professional wrestling industry, "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes.

[@danh950]

Would love a part 2 with Dustin or maybe Dustin with Cody/Tony and talking about wrestling in general. Could listen to him talk, having fun, put over talent and sharing his knowledge for many more hours

[@jdamagedgoods]

Love this guy. He always went above and beyond in and out of the ring. We don't deserve Dustin Rhodes.

[@aaronm8143]

Dustin in AEW was a nice surprise. It’s nice to see he gets the respect he deserves there. He really is a legend to me. The Goldust character is one that everyone has great memories of. Before I watched wrestling I always played him in the games. He’s been putting on some solid matches in AEW that have really surprised me. Did he do Canadian destroyers before AEW?

[@movetfishingandfamily2604]

Him and Cody know how to get me to tear up at times talking about Dusty.

[@Gintaras64]

He moves like young wrestler. It's amazing. It's like all that time on WWE when he wasn't used preserved him and hes still young now.

[@JohnnyLagzz]

This is the best interview yet it was awesome.

[@kirkgifford746]

I can listen to Dustin talk wrestling for hours

[@aprentissdaye]

Dustin Rhodes will have a long lasting legacy in the wrestling business. Only thing honestly left for Dustin to do from an in-ring perspective at this point in his career is to win the AEW World Championship, that is the one thing Dustin always needed and never fulfilled. I don't know if it is something that Dustin wants to still check off his list, but as a fan it is something I'd love for him to accomplish before he retires and fully transitions into a full time backstage agent role or senior creative consultant in AEW.

[@dannyaumua106]

Thank you for all your hard work in the ring and the Rhode, Dustin :) Big love and respect from your fans in New Zealand and Australia.

[@nolove85es]

that cody and dustin match was a match for the history books. It was a 5 star hands down unbelievable.

[@JLHWrestlingfan]

great job on this. dustin is a legend and it is a true shame that wwe didnt see anymore value in him or a cody vs dustin feud.

[@1977kreeves]

Love Dustin!!! Great emotional interview...

[@ConflictingChoices]

One of the best podcast episode Very deep, emotional and honest talk👍🔥🔥🔥

[@Breland1976]

Amazing story at the end. One of the best.

[@markbayless398]

this is great i could listen for daysss. great podcast!

[@russspears4690]

It's nice to see Tony having fun again - in the past month or so of various videos that's just really seem to come out.

[@tylerhawn8821]

Please do more I can’t get enough of these...have they done one with Jericho...would someone be kind enough to tell me who they did these with...I’ve already seen Cody,young bucks,Mox

[@hush5640]

As both Dustin and Tony Schiavone we’re both there wish they mention Dustins seven gimmick in WCW loved that entrance

[@skwcw2001]

1993, ft ord california on an army based, you and barry I think you where going against kamala who was there for some odd reason, we had the first gulf war and prior the rodney king crap and our base was on lock down for almost a year, they had you guys come in, I was a serious rural mark for you, i was like a kid at christmas, you came up after standing in the back and i just asked to shake your hand and you smiled and shook it. we all have had an interesting life since then you, I and many others the thing is you mattered then and do now. thank you

[@yahiakhaled5648]

Tons of respect for dusty a father no matter how old is son is he still his boy he's still his kid and he still had his back not many fathers does that

[@Dragonstar-p5c]

Only complaint is I wish these were uploaded in video format the same time as the audio, other than that, great stuff!

[@johnstorm9314]

AEW struck gold when Dustin came on board.

[@wickedsonsonwicked9948]

loved this pod cast... the timing of show you ball was so funny

[@greggdarby6610]

Best podcast so far.. AEW baby

[@Brewsunderreview]

Giving this the first like!!

[@mackwilliams8853]

Best episode yet. Hands down.

[@mikemckay7595]

His whole Golddust thing was amazing