The professional wrestling world is still reeling from the news of the death of legendary champion “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes. Here are some of the reactions of people who knew him best, as we try to figure out how to say goodbye.
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
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
https://twitter.com/realmickfoley/status/609067905238601728
RIP MY BROTHER DUSTY RHODES. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOREVER #RIPDUSTY
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) June 11, 2015
I am absolutely devastated to hear about the passing of my long time friend Dusty Rhodes. One of the best ever. GO pic.twitter.com/e0BolBDNZj
— Gene Okerlund (@TheGeneOkerlund) June 11, 2015
Condolences to Dusty Rhodes' family. His family was everything as @theterrirunnels has shared. Such a fan, just words alone gave energy #RIP
— Trish Stratus (@trishstratuscom) June 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/RealMikeTenay/status/609072435749462016
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
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
'Dream' helped me find my voice in wrestling and it's been my biggest asset ever since. My thoughts go out to his family. #RIPDustyRhodes
— Stu Bennett (@StuBennett) 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
The Legendary Dusty Rhodes Passes Away http://t.co/LxZdvzKjW2 pic.twitter.com/u1W2fPh0rb
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 11, 2015
Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Dusty Rhodes. Such an inspiration to me; he proved w/ enough charisma you can make anything work
— Leva Bates (@wrestlingleva) June 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/mikethemiz/status/609077361129172992
Look back and remember the life and career of WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes: http://t.co/AADaS7ogz8 #ThankYouDream pic.twitter.com/Yh88g0ZqOA
— WWE (@WWE) June 11, 2015
Words can't express the sadness and grief I'm feeling now. The loss of a lifelong friend. This photo was last thur pic.twitter.com/4iK8EN6wG3
— Gerald BRISCO 🤼♂️ (@Fgbrisco) June 11, 2015
Without you, I wouldn't have a voice. Simply… Thank you Dream!
— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) 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
— Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) June 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE/status/609080845870071808
https://twitter.com/AmyDumas/status/609079765518196736
Sometimes you don't know what you have till its gone. Sad day for wrestling and the Rhodes family. Thoughts and prayers are with them. @WWE
— Joe Hennig (@JoeHennig) June 11, 2015
A heartfelt note from Kevin Owens:
These past few weeks, I kept telling myself that I had to find time to stop by the Performance Center and talk to Dusty. I wanted to thank him for all of his help in the last year and make sure he knew how grateful I was for the chance I got to work with him. But I’ve been very busy and just couldn’t find the time.
Well, today, I learned that Dusty Rhodes has passed away.
There are no words to express the sadness I feel, not only because I won’t get to see him or talk to him or laugh with him again, but because I didn’t get to tell him how special he was to me.
So today, I invite you all to make time to tell the people in your lives how much they mean to you…You never know what tomorrow will bring.
I can only hope that even though I didn’t get to tell him directly, Dusty knew how much I appreciated and valued his help, wisdom, support and friendship. He was unlike anybody I’ve ever met in this industry and to say that I will always remember him and be thankful for the honor of having known him is an understatement.
In the meantime, the entire NXT crew is on its way to Pittsburgh where we will do what we do best. And you can bet every single second of tonight and every other NXT show this week are dedicated to the memory of the legendary, one-and-only Dusty Rhodes.
My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time…especially his children. Your father was an incredible coach and an even better man. He will be greatly missed.
Dusty used to call us “his NXT kids”… Well, I think I speak for all of us at when I say that tonight and every other night from here on out, we will give it our all for you, Dusty.
We’ll make you proud, Dream.
Thank you for the memories…thank you for everything.
Much love,
Kevin
RIP Dusty Rhodes. One of the best ever in so many ways.
— Kane (@KaneWWE) June 11, 2015
See you at the next 'town' Dream! #RIPDustyRhodes pic.twitter.com/euGPGXbl6X
— Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) June 11, 2015
Wow….
“There ain't no way I'm giving Brent Dibiase a standing ovation Dream!'
“Just do it kid…” #RIPDustyRhodeshttps://t.co/vb3qtLHOME— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) June 11, 2015
The world is a lot less bright today #RIPDream
— Adam Copeland (@RatedRCope) June 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/SCOTTHALLNWO/status/609067767774490624
RIP Dusty Rhodes…..Will never forget what you would call me, Gonna miss you! #BabyRey https://t.co/CZFzx0CxAr
— ♛Rey Mysterio❔ (@reymysterio) 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
— CJ Perry (@TheCJPerry) June 11, 2015
#RIPDustyRhodes We never got to shoot our angle together! Thank you for everything, I Love You. #HallofFamer #Legend pic.twitter.com/rN2YeVNv5b
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) June 11, 2015
