Dustin Rhodes worked without a contract for a short time, with his AEW deal expiring late last year. Subsequently, this led to speculation that the second-generation wrestler could be about to return to WWE, where his brother Cody works, and a Hall of Fame induction was even rumored.
However, he later announced that his future lay with AEW, as he was happy working for Tony Khan. And now, after one fan on X questioned whether he could still end his career in WWE, the highly respected veteran shot this down, confirming he will retire in AEW, stating it’s the “Only place I have ever felt respected.“
56-year-old Rhodes broke into the business in 1988, and thanks to being the son of Dusty Rhodes, the young performer got the opportunity to work for WCW, All Japan, and WWE during his rookie years. Yet, despite nepotism undoubtedly being a massive part of pro wrestling, he would go on to prove he deserved his spot and ultimately cemented his legacy in the business as Goldust, portraying the iconic character on and off in WWE between 1996 and 2018.
