Was Dustin Rhodes Able to Capture His First Ever World Championship? | AEW Rampage, 8/26/22

[@BasketCase420]

Can we appreciate the fact that Dustin Rhodes is 53 and still doing this pretty well for guy his age?

[@unsatisfiedfans7422]

Sting and Billy Gunn too

[@Trinidad679]

He's in amazing shape

[@ShaneDouglas713]

FACTS

[@thegregharris51]

A guy any age…

[@luellamonroe957]

Not compared to r-truth

[@Datdawg231]

Crazy that Dustin really had a wrestlemania match with Piper and is still having quality matches now.

[@bufordhighwater9872]

What's crazy is Dustin and Dusty lost a Royal Rumble match to Ted DiBiase and Virgil. Dustin has feuded against Larry Zbyszko. He's tagged with Steamboat and Barry Wyndham (Bray Wyatt's uncle and namesake). He's feuded with Arn. He won his first title from Steamboat... If anything, it's crazy that he was already probably 8 years or so into his career when he wrestled Piper, and he can still can go.

[@hdgames5689]

Except this was botch fest

[@mikejanson1939]

U call that quality?

[@miked5908]

Lol he looks just as good now as he did back then ,he did a few moves in this match that I've never seen him do, but he's not being used right, gotta make him a heel , come up with a good storyline for him that gains popularity then give him a belt

[@Thee_kyle_Weezy_Harler]

Weird I was thinking about that match today

[@zickykane5206]

Claudio is too big for the piledriver, Dustin felt it and changed the move on the fly. Better a botch than a horrible injury. That's pure veteran skill.

[@adiloejike9242]

He is not big.. Its just dat Dustin is now old

[@travisphillips1103]

"The natural"

[@arinevermore]

He got the Natural nickname for a reason

[@ricardoyanez8379]

@@adiloejike9242 no, he has pulled the piledriver before, but he knew in the moment they couldn't get it cause Claudio is really huge, he knowns what to do. Props for Dustin for keeping Castagnoli safe.

[@garou9914]

@@adiloejike9242 pretty sure its because claudio is huge and hell have an awkward landing

[@FilthyCasual268]

At this point, I don't think there's anyone in the business that truly deserves a world title run of ANY length more than Dustin. The man's put in so much work and paid at least 3 or 4 average careers' worth of dues. EDIT: Wow, thx for all the likes y'all, I'm glad someone out there can see his full body of work for what it is as much as I can

[@JeremiahEcks777]

I cannot agree more. Dustin needs it at least once, to 'tick off' the achievement, more than anything. Regal never got it. Perfect never got it. DiBiase almost did. Please, AEW, give it to Dustin!

[@mrdude88]

Just because someone deserves it, doesn’t mean they will make a great champion. The Champion needs to be able to draw tickets to the show.

[@falseinfo5734]

@@mrdude88 fr

[@denomi39]

appreciated him but nah. You guys want to give titles to literally everyone.

[@weirdlyflipping2349]

Lol

[@RipTronx]

You guys saw how SAFE Dustin is with who he wrestles? He knew that pile driver wasn't right so he turned it into something totally different at the last moment.

[@evendrag6302]

The code red looked rough on claudios head tho, but that was a good idea yea!

[@GeraldM_inNC]

That was the softest match in decades. People reeling from punches and kicks that never landed.

[@tanishqsharma8452]

It's botched

[@thevoid99]

@@tanishqsharma8452 it was almost a botch but it could've been MUCH worse.

[@GuyNamedSean]

Yeah, you can clearly see that Claudio's head is too low. It happens so fast I would have never noticed it. It's impressive how quickly he realized and figured a way out.

[@NerOCappy]

Man idk what it is with Dustin, he's getting slower over the years but there is something about his energy that gets me excited everytime. It feels like he moves with purpose, his punches and lariats always seem to have a lot of impact because the speed of them.

[@carligula78]

"he moves with purpose" should be prowrestling 101

[@NightSkeptic]

@@carligula78 This, right here. It's such a little thing, but it adds so much. I wonder how hard it is to teach that in the schools?

[@maniccrow5695]

Age and the job have made him slower. But that energy is his passion for what he does.

[@emanpaul3931]

Because he's not gold dust anymore 😤😭🤣🤣🤣

[@jaydenrock]

This was a great match. People sleep on Dustin Rhodes. He is a great wrestler.

[@The_Kiosk]

🐐

[@michaelrivera8360]

There is a reason they called him the natural Dustin Rhodes😉

[@_meangreenjersey973]

This match was terrible

[@williamb4335]

Yes Dustin was doing new moves mixed with Old skool . He is the man.

[@adamtereska8734]

Dustin is way too underrated. He has plenty in the tank.

[@quantheactivist4786]

It’s crazy how Dustin Rhodes at 53 still can put on a wonderful performance

[@sepimongthonger]

But there was lot of botches

[@kenarco3765]

He's a Rhodes and he can do he's got heart and soul like dusty and cody

[@quantheactivist4786]

@@sepimongthonger I know but come on who don’t do botches now and days

[@sepimongthonger]

@@quantheactivist4786 lol everyone in Aew does

[@quantheactivist4786]

@@sepimongthonger that what I’m saying

[@TheCoog97]

Dustin is 53 years old! I hope all of us here can look that good and move that good at 53 years old! Guy is a freaking legend! Respect to the OG!

[@CoreHarmonic]

OMG How is Dustin pulling out all the stops, he is killing it, my goodness, I love it. I haven't seen him do a Huriccanrana in like forever, this is so good. One of Dustin's best matches. Period.

[@arclight545]

And they still managed to f*** him over in the end. AEW booking is a complete shitshow

[@thesoul_in_callisscyth6051]

NGL I love Dustin in AEW. They truly take him seriously

[@henryseldon6077]

Nobody told Dustin that he's suppose to slow down as he gets older! Dustin just gets better and better!

[@tclark6989]

Dustin Rhodes was one of my favorite wrestlers when I was 5, along with Brian Pillman and Sting. That was 1989. This guy must be busting his ass to still be this great. Dustin's awesome.

[@doublem3585]

It's a scam, don't do it

[@williamb4335]

Dustin Rhodes was mixing new and Old skool moves that I never saw done this way before. Man all the Rhodes are just naturally gifted. Some just have it more than others.

[@bluthundr7514]

Hey man, hes a Natural 😉

[@williamb4335]

@@bluthundr7514 sho nuff

[@bluthundr7514]

@@williamb4335 i cant hear you! 😆

[@williamb4335]

@@bluthundr7514 sho nuff! Lol. Good times.

[@theinfamouspjames]

I love how the title of this video is “was Dustin Rhodes able to capture the title?” and the thumbnail is the champ holding the belt and Dustin Rhodes looking upset lol.

[@dante666jt]

LoL

[@RhysCake]

Usually they spoil the match result in the video title as well.

[@frozenfoxgames5300]

At least they made it different this time. Usually the answer to the question the title is asking is always a yes.

[@making_my_m4rk]

@@escapethematrix4204 They don’t even know how to do good camera shots everything is indy shindigs/Freelancing Morons

[@nagaganas7927]

ya AEW gonna have to work on that. they do it all the time

[@martinteece8983]

The fact dusty is 53 and still going strong is epic. Honest get a belt on him just needs something to show the trust company should have for this epic warhorse of wrestling.

[@chibulls2]

That is not Dusty

[@satell1307]

That pile driver, I think DR underestimated how big Claudio is, glad he bailed on it, and the same for Claudio trying to leap frog over Dustin, he’s a tall dude.

[@JTMagee]

Should've been a Lou Thesz Press. Moments like those are reactionary and so for me to armchair it is a bit bullshit, yet I see that could've been an opportunity to have a series of various callbacks to wrestlers before resetting the actual finish. Props to Dustin for taking that pin. Didn't seem like the planned finish. Props to the red for continuing the count.

[@hmdwgf]

Dustin is so damn good. He's 53... and he's wrestling like he was in his prime.

[@ThatFitnessDude]

That safe piledriver can be a new move. Dustin looks after his opponents like Bret Hart used to. 2 of the most safest wrestlers to share the ring with.

[@willhorting5317]

Glad to see Dustin still looking good. I've been watching his matches since he was a rookie. Also found it cool that Caprice mentioned the late Hot Stuff Eddie Gilbert.😎

[@robincude2840]

Saw Dustin Rhodes fight Jerry Lawler in 1989 in Memphis. He is still a great wrestler

[@wstine79]

This brings back memories of seeing these two wrestle each other on RAW in 2013.

[@someguyonline321]

Dustin is easily one of the best you can find anywhere. While he isnt as fast as he used to, he has Proven to have as much if not more skill, experience and awareness as anyone wrestling today. He is the guy you can put a title on and be believable or have a high program feud with a talented up and comer and put him over in a night. Hats off to him.

[@AirJordan420]

I remember when the Canadian destroyer was actually an exciting move and not everybody under the sun did it which completely killed it

[@AliScarborough004]

Dustin may not have won but he sure as hell took him to school in that match 💪

[@Onlyputjalen]

Dustin has ALWAYS been selfless. 👏🏾

[@thevoid99]

the man deserves a spot at any wrestler's hall of fame and be seen as an example of what a great 2nd generation wrestler should be. he did things the right way even though he went though dark moments in his life but ever since he's been in AEW. he's having the best run of his career.

[@Onlyputjalen]

@@thevoid99 👏🏾💯

[@CoyoteDuran1]

*Caprice Coleman referencing the late, great "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert was gold, man. Love it.*

[@timcarter1263]

Dustin looks better in the ring now than ever before. The moves he pulls off are unbelievable for someone 50+. Tony should give Dustin a run with the World title for the hard work Dustin does in front of the crowd and behind the scenes. My opinion anyway

[@asnlunatic]

He should be nowhere near that title with people like omega, Bryan and Page on the roster.

[@wasco1989]

Title run needs to be his last run before retirement. Only to have a retirement match to lose the title.

[@Robdobalina]

Not everyone gets to be world champion. It’s not pre school.

[@thefizz]

The only world title personally I want to see Dustin hold since his father and brother did it is the NWA title. I don't know why none of the NWA wrestlers or the organiser want to give Dustin a shot of that NWA title belt.

[@thefizz]

But the sad thing is he is much better than Punk is in the ring.

[@alliel6745]

Damn Dustin is so good! great performer, shame he was never utilized when he was younger but still has a lot of great game left

[@JeremiahEcks777]

I think he WAS utilised but drugs and addictive issues screwed most of his career sadly.

[@RiccardoB3916]

Y'all forgot how big of a character golddust was

[@royalboy2850]

@@RiccardoB3916 that made him jobber in WrestleMania

[@jonathanellis6097]

Dustin changing that pile driver was the right call. looking at it in slow mo, Claudio could have been in trouble if he hit it as normal, his head was too low. Fantastic judgment call.

[@omair8857]

Dustin for his age is wrestling better than many young talents. Did a great job.

[@alexvasquez537]

Thanks, AEW, for not putting spoilers in the title. Sometimes this is the only way myself (and others) can watch your content.

[@m.steward9146]

Dustin has always had the smoothest scoops into power slams. Still an amazing technician at 53.

[@philipscott3241]

His power slams are poetry! I’d like to think it’d make Buzz Sawyer smile to see it.

[@1169218923]

4:56 vintage Goldust

[@Brook11223]

Dustin Runnells is just amazing. Dustin is a safe wrestler and the piledriver that he was about to pull but changed it to something else in the last minute realizing it's a dangerous move.

[@sethxtekken]

Sorry he is runnela not rhodes?

[@brandonmoran5361]

@@sethxtekken runnels is his legal last name

[@sethxtekken]

@@brandonmoran5361???? So he is not cody brother??

[@brandonmoran5361]

@@sethxtekken Cody’s last name is runnels as well…..

[@khayreemccauley4493]

I was amazed to see both Arm & Brock Anderson at ringside proves that the Nightmare Family without Cody Rhodes still exist

[@sandysarker]

That headbutt to the groin was epic 😂😂😂😂

[@reddisded94]

Botchamania incoming

[@ronniecalma4852]

Promo joe

[@dante666jt]

Lmao

[@Shiryuoftherain23]

Forgot dustin to lay down his head 🤣

[@ChadLennexRules]

@@reddisded94 that was quite obviously an intentional spot leading to the finish…

[@cliffordbunton8788]

Dustin is such a gifted veteran. He really shines in the ring and I swear I saw a smile on his face as Claudio was swinging him around lol...

[@shallendor]

Dustin is and always has been my favorite Rhodes!

[@thatspiritualhumane]

Wrestling legend Dustin Rhodes aka Goldust is so much of a legend, he has so many trademark moves that its impossible to think that a modern 2020s kid has better championship wins than him !

[@The_Kiosk]

Claudio is really really REALLY *REALLY* good. But Dustin is *The* GOAT. I haven't seen the finish as I type and can predict that Cladio gets over. Cesaro v Goldust is what my inner teenage wrasslin' fan calls it. Is Claudio not at 100% or is Dustin just that Great?

[@truthisbestforbusiness6266]

Props to Dustin. Workhorse of the industry. Despite their age, I'd like to see him and sting have a match for a special one off legends belt

[@jawanfarmer1749]

Great rampage main event man Dustin and Claudio both was great

[@GD-eh3mj]

Awesome match! Dustin's floating arm drag at the start was refreshing to see.

[@aschrisdecays]

Been preaching it since he was announced. DUSTIN DESERVES ONE LAST RIDE. Give the living legend a belt, tittle, championship!

[@DeadTrigger87]

I love to see Dustin fight. 53years and still wrestle really really well. And his agility is still there, this guy deserve a run for the title He's really good.

[@BeanMachineYT]

Dustin is one the greatest in AEW rn especially for his age. I get he wants to help but I just wish he wasn’t booked to job all the time when it matters like this.

[@ROMANTIKILLER2]

I don't know if the ending was an unplanned botch (jumping over a 6ft4 guy is though even for an athlete like Claudio), but I did not mind it actually: to be honest, more matches ending out of the blue following just strong signature moves (the uppercut in this case) would help create more unpredictability in the flow of the fights.

[@Nestle245]

The fact that they replayed it makes it planned.

[@shashikumar2004A]

DUSTIN as THE NATURAL is naturally great thing!!! Claudio as the FACE of RING OF HONOR WRESTLING is really great to see!

[@fhs24dcreborn62]

I love when Claudio said " Cesaro time" and Cesaro'd all over Dustin Rhodes

[@jacobneria6619]

Lol

[@stevenjoseph6048]

Well the thumbnail clearly shows that Dustin didn't win. Regardless it's amazing how good Dustin is at the age of 53.

[@rogerrabbit132]

I like the mentor dynamic that Claudio & Wheeler Yuta have. If I was a wrestler I’d definitely listen to guys like Claudio & Dustin Rhodes.

[@Theundisputedelite]

Dustin rhodes doesnt even need a title anymore he has solidified himself as one of the greatest in the ring, i grew up with him as goldust and seven and i will be sad when he retires thank you for the memories dustin….

[@HiddenVariable777]

I believe that one day we are all going to miss Dustin when we don't have him anymore. I appreciate everything he's done since I was a kid up until now.

[@meatn2vedge]

This match was good, it's impressive what Dustin Rhodes can still do after all these years. Also I love that Claudio is getting a good run now. He's been a world championship level wrestler for a long time and now is starting to improve on the mic over time. I think he could be a wise investment for AEW/ROH.

[@Alberto_Abad]

Seeing grandpa Dustin make moves like the Sunset Flip excites me... He may never have been the most technical wrestler, but he always tells some good stories in his fights and I love that... And the piledriver's rectification when seeing that he he had botched is an exquisite knowledge... chapó

[@Raja_The_King_Rajan]

Old war horse Dustin Rhodes aka Goldust still makes his presence felt.. Hands down for this legend !!!

[@juliusjs9278]

Dustin Rhodes is one of the top 10 greatest of all time

[@WarGhoulKharas]

The guys with the giant Paul Bearer shirts are the best part of this show.

[@UninvitedGhost]

Based on this YT channel spoiling major outcomes in their titles, obviously the answer is: no.

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

Haven’t watched wrestling vin many years. Extremely amazed how green Dustin looks. Still performing at top level. And it’s amazing how much he looks like his Father.

[@teamsterjeffrey]

He and his brother have taken the name Rhodes and done it justice. Both have continued to elevate themselves and the competition. Every match is worth watching. Enjoy it folks these guys don’t grow on trees

[@sethxtekken]

Thank you Dustin, much better than cody

[@Elite4Trace]

Dustin is a freak how can he still be this good

[@Dumbmoviereviews]

What a thumbnail.., definitely doesn’t spoil the ending of the match or tittle of the video…

[@stewelsby666]

Dustin needs a belt, think we all agree here he deserves a run... The man's incredible for his age, he's safe to wrestle and is brilliant in & out of the ring... Come on aew give him his credit

[@Newtondose27]

THANK YOU,TONY KHAN WE LOVE AEW 💘 ❤ 💙 💕 ♥ 💗 💘 ❤ 💙 💕 ♥ 💗 💘

[@Rockhound6165]

53 years old. 6'6" 235lbs and can still pull off a hurricanrana.

[@philinegro]

It didn’t have to be yesterday, but at some point Dustin has to win the big one - he’s gotta be a World Champion before he retires. It would be so heartbreaking if he never won, especially in AEW. I mean can anyone imagine Dustin with the belt and how it would cement his legacy and the belt’s - DUSTIN RHODES AEW WORLD CHAMPION!!!

[@LuigiTheItalian]

So fun to see Claudio/Cesaro looking strong. He's been a midcarder for the past 10 years, he's finally booked like a main eventer.

[@texashitman9940]

Dustin deserves a world title before he retires he has earned it at this point and I think everyone knows it💯

[@darnelldarden9429]

It really is a shame that Dustin has been so solid throughout his career and never won a world title

[@thomashall6288]

Dustin the Benjamin button of wrestling. I remember watching him in the late 80's. Which means I'm getting old now.

[@babyyames]

Tbh Dustin needs a title run before he retires! He so slept on he be having some crazy matches 😮‍💨🔥

[@jaisottathengil23]

What a match

[@UnauthorizedCreations]

Dustin had an amazing match. He deserves to be world champion.

[@KaijuRails54_Official]

I think Dustin was genuinely worried about Claudio for the low blow

[@LLLeonleoNNN]

What an ending... the D attack is a very ferocious finisher that must be protected at all cost !

[@Mathias6x]

That might be the best match I've ever seen Goldust wrestle.

[@giorgiasimeoni8437]

Claudio Castagnoli is really a great athlete he deserves the Ring of Honor world title 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️ Dustin Rhodes is really a Legend congratulations great match against Claudio Castagnoli for the Ring of Honor World title 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@GimmeAHullYeah]

One of Dustin's best ever matches.

[@ibrahimshukri9842]

Hats off to both men, especially to Dustin Rhodes on his impressive performance for his age.

[@LowBudgetKiwi]

Rhodes, Anderson and Regal - Just fathom how many combined years of experience is around that ring...

[@blinkytran]

dustin is always gonna be legendary “nightmare”

[@davidthanos]

Dustin looks like he can have a match with anyone

[@Gojira_Sama]

He deserves to win a championship.. Underrated for sure. Tony Khan, let's go! Give the man his fair due!!!

[@bigpurps6449]

Damn..🙌🏻 more of this wrestling.

[@khayreemccauley4493]

I've watched the old Dustin Rhodes in the old WCW and he was a rugged no-nonsense type of dude long before the Goldust/ Black Reign gimmicks now seeing him now he's moving as if he's never aged look's great on him

[@texpelt8858]

Honestly what a good convert of taking the botch, Arn begging Dustin to end it, and he looks confused like "that's not how i should win" & then gets Claudio-ed. RUN WITH THIS as a story! It can work

[@juniororiginalone4659]

Dustin still got it he is amazing man

[@Mr.Majestic77]

Dream Match: Dustin Rhodes vs. NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Trevor Murdoch. I like that Eddie Gilbert reference.

[@MrChildYeeter]

except for the last mins of botches this was a great match , Dustin really still has it

[@DrPowerBoy]

Those botches were totally fine they added more realism the pile driver basically looked like an alternate move and the leapfrog was totally fine I think an odd collision here and there adds to the match

[@MrChildYeeter]

@@DrPowerBoy yeah I agree

[@TheRobD4200]

That leapfrog botch looked....painful lmao

[@dawkholiday4674]

Obviously not with this thumb nail you chose. How about not asking a question in the title and spoiling it with the thumb nail?

[@sbj97]

Bro I was looking for this comment. These niggas always put spoilers in their videos..it's Lame asf

[@billcowan5539]

That match was Awesome 👍👍

[@ariefcahyadifirmansyah3423]

Dustin deserves World Title run

[@KaizenMika]

Dustin Rhodes is insane, he's even better like he was in the 90s!

[@redginal1408]

The thumbnail gave it away

[@junlau780]

Dustin is like fine wine. He gets better with age

[@freddiesimmons8730]

Dustin is a legend alive