June 11, 201511 yr 'She took my credit cahd, she took MY horse, she went to Hawaii and she spent 5000 dollars on ASSORTED ME AND PAPAYA JUICE, JACK!'
June 11, 201511 yr I uploaded Jim Cornette's Fighting Spirit Magazine column on Dusty from June 2013: http://www.fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk/art/columns/489/rip-dusty-rhodes-19452015
June 11, 201511 yr I want to see that clip of him asking for Dustin to be his pahtnah, but I can't bring myself to do it. At least while at work. It's going to be a really painful viewing. Also am planning on seeing the 6-man tag he had with his sons. That was such a great thrill for them and no matter what's happened to Dustin/Cody they can say they were able to do that. Somebody mentioned how Dusty saw Dustin work sober and kicking ass, and I'd toss in he also saw Cody get married. My heart goes out those two as I could only imagine how they're doing. Speaking of Cody, he can't possibly be a heel Stardust anymore. He's either going to need to turn face or go back to Cody (maybe do an alter ego thing, I don't know) It's kind of similar to Chavo when Eddie died. Not long before that he was Kerwin White, and after the death it was only natural to ditch that and turn him face. But that could change things for sure.
June 11, 201511 yr I am in very deep shock just like many around the world. I started following Dusty's Career back in the Mid-Late 70's I will always remember his amazing promos, His feuds with Terry Funk, Kevin Sullivan, Abdullah The Butcher, Ric Flair, Superstar Billy Graham, wow the list goes on & on. My Deepest Condolences to Dustin and Cody and the whole Runnels Family.
June 11, 201511 yr I figure someone has it on a comp but need to really see this entire feud except just the angle that created the Dream
June 11, 201511 yr 'She took my credit cahd, she took MY horse, she went to Hawaii and she spent 5000 dollars on ASSORTED ME AND PAPAYA JUICE, JACK!' Looks like this is related to a clip I keep on coming back to:
June 11, 201511 yr Is there any footage of the Kim Duk/Hart feud where Dusty turned babyface? I thought there was on the American Dream DVD, but I might be mistaken.
June 11, 201511 yr I had an all day retreat today and Victor left me a message that I saw at lunchtime. I'm just not dealing with this today. I'll process it tomorrow and after that. I'm not even reading the thread now. I'm not ready to face it.
June 11, 201511 yr RIP American Dream. One of the all time greats for sure. Always loved when he'd get involved in recent years,the Bionic Elbow to Ambrose was a great moment of a great feud/angle. Hadn't realized the Orton bullrope match at GAB 07 was his final match.
June 11, 201511 yr Also, I'm with everybody on the greatness of Dusty as an in-ring performer and in particular a promo, but Dusty was my favourite guy on commentary as a kid because of his passion, his sense of humor, and ability to connect and engage with the audience over when something big is about to happen. Half of what made those Sting beatdowns of the nWo so memorable was Dusty yelling "GO GET 'EM, KID!" Dustyisms my friends and I still bring up and laugh over: -plundah -baicycle -dual deals (referring to the split screen for the hardcore tag team brawls) -his back and forth with Heenan over the outhouse/penthouse line -laughing and butchering the "dragon screw leg whip" when Tenay busted that one out during an Ultimo match I'm sure there are many more special calls that I'm forgetting now, but even just as a commentator, Dusty was and forever will be a big part of my fandom and childhood.
June 11, 201511 yr This is the coolest thing you will read today.. .http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1smklsp KIP STERN!
June 11, 201511 yr I figure someone has it on a comp but need to really see this entire feud except just the angle that created the Dream Rusev posted that promo earlier on Twitter
June 11, 201511 yr I got a text about this while I was at work and was stunned. It wasn't until my other co-worker brought it up that I found myself holding back tears. Godspeed StarDust, may you wine and dine with the Kings and queens in heaven.
June 11, 201511 yr Also, I'm with everybody on the greatness of Dusty as an in-ring performer and in particular a promo, but Dusty was my favourite guy on commentary as a kid because of his passion, his sense of humor, and ability to connect and engage with the audience over when something big is about to happen. Half of what made those Sting beatdowns of the nWo so memorable was Dusty yelling "GO GET 'EM, KID!" Dustyisms my friends and I still bring up and laugh over: -plundah -baicycle -dual deals (referring to the split screen for the hardcore tag team brawls) -his back and forth with Heenan over the outhouse/penthouse line -laughing and butchering the "dragon screw leg whip" when Tenay busted that one out during an Ultimo match I'm sure there are many more special calls that I'm forgetting now, but even just as a commentator, Dusty was and forever will be a big part of my fandom and childhood. I will drop a PAY WINDAH now and again. Clubberin' is also as far as I'm concerned an acceptable word. I loved his commentary, and the reason goes back to a thing we've all heard a million times. "If you love your job you'll never work a day in your life", to me that sums up Dusty Rhodes to the core. He absolutely loved his life, he loved what he was doing, and he had a huge personality that let that shine through and we all felt it with him.
June 11, 201511 yr "Today I lost one of my greatest opponents and greatest friends. He was the definition of heart and soul and I’m honored to have shared the ring with him countless times. "He became the 'American Dream' because wrestling needed a hero they could respect, and he was the man for the job. Dusty Rhodes, I will miss you my mentor and friend." - Ric Flair
June 11, 201511 yr I will drop a PAY WINDAH now and again. Clubberin' is also as far as I'm concerned an acceptable word. I loved his commentary, and the reason goes back to a thing we've all heard a million times. "If you love your job you'll never work a day in your life", to me that sums up Dusty Rhodes to the core. He absolutely loved his life, he loved what he was doing, and he had a huge personality that let that shine through and we all felt it with him. And the woman in the men's room was another classic Dusty commentary moment. You nailed it. Much like David Crockett and Vampiro in Lucha Underground, Dusty's commentary was similar to that of a fan's. He was sitting there not as a corporate shill but as a man who loved professional wrestling and enjoyed calling it. He's better than those aforementioned two because of his insane, off-the-charts charisma. Another classic Dusty non-wrestler moment: his sneaking into the ring during to lay a Dream Elbow on Sting when he was managing Scott Hall at Uncensored 1998.
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