It's hard to believe, but it has now been 10 years since we lost 'The American Dream' Dusty Rhodes.
One of the most mesmeric, influential and iconic stars in professional wrestling history, The Dream was instrumental in creating Starrcade, the Great American Bash and, most notably, the WarGames match, among countless other gimmicks, stipulations and events.
A three-time NWA World Champion, 'The Son of a Plumber' shook up the wrestling world with his unique look, line delivery and unbridled charisma. Dusty's sense of style - both sartorially and in how he carried himself - was second to none. He could be witty and charming one minute, rhyming his promos like Muhammad Ali, before switching to impassioned hatred and bloodlust, the next.
The Dream's feuds with the likes of Ric Flair, The Four Horsemen, Terry Funk, Harley Race and 'Superstar' Billy Graham are the stuff of legend. Trailblazing rivalries that drew huge houses across the territories throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
It should come as no surprise then, that on the 10th anniversary of his passing, at the age of 69, that so many from the world of professional wrestling should pay tribute to 'The American Dream'.
The greatest man in the world. We miss you Pop!!!
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) June 11, 2025
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A lot!
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) June 11, 2025
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— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) June 11, 2025
His star never faded in my eyes. All that light still lives on. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/IHzttzrIVz
— Teil Rhodes (@TeilMargaret) June 11, 2025
On this day in 2015, the world lost Dusty Rhodes.
— Inside The Ropes (@Inside_TheRopes) June 11, 2025
During one of our 2016 shows, @CodyRhodes took an emotional look back at his final WWE moment.
Raise a glass to The American Dream pic.twitter.com/Myrd7YOLrZ
It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since Dusty Rhodes passed away. He was the one who gave me my start in the wrestling industry and was the creative force behind the character Johnny B. Badd. I’ll be forever grateful for that. Dusty was the American Dream, and he helped me… pic.twitter.com/VAw0aeW05S
— Marc Mero (@MarcMero) June 11, 2025
Remembering *The American Dream* Dusty Rhodes, who passed away 10 years ago today. The man is gone, but his everlasting spirit and legend will live on forever. Dusty was, without question, a once-in-a-lifetime talent. pic.twitter.com/O7D9Olvktz
— Cauliflower Alley Club (@CACReunion) June 11, 2025
The Dream's in-ring legacy has been continued by his two sons, Dustin and Cody, both of whom are surefire Hall of Famers after also enjoying monumental careers. The brothers inducted their father into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007.
Rest Easy, Dream.
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