The American Dream has died.

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(http://twitter.com/WWE)WWE is deeply saddened that Virgil Runnels, aka “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, passed away today at age 69. pic.twitter.com/MDfxIAbxwN (http://t.co/MDfxIAbxwN) 30m (https://twitter.com/WWE/status/609057037167783937)

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He didn't have the look, he wasn't overly skilled, he just had....it. He knew how to sell Dusty Rhodes (an old baseballer is where he got that) a master at knowing how to rev up the fans, which is the key to success in the rasslin' biz.

One of the best ever on the mic.

His battles with Flair are legendary.

R,I.P



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9py4aMK3aIU

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I remember as a child him teaming with Dick Murdock. Seems like a 100 years ago.

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I remember as a child him teaming with Dick Murdock. Seems like a 100 years ago.

They played football together at West Texas State. A school that gave the pro rasslin' biz...

Ted DiBiase
Blackjack Mullighan
Brusier Brody
Dory Funk Jr
Terry Funk
Stan "Lariat" Hansen
Tito Santana
Tully Blanchard

[batman2883]

I didnt see this post before i made my thread, R.I.P....its sad to see all the wrestlers i grew up watching getting old and passing on.....

[JoeTait75]

RIP the American Dream. Hell of a performer but he damn near booked the NWA/WCW into oblivion in the late '80s.

[DJR210]

All I remember is how shitty and unathletic he was was, and how bad his stupid elbows were. That terrible physique, and how he relied upon sheeding 4 liters of blood to make his match interesting.. And that corny black and yellow polka dot outfit..

[Avante]

All I remember is how shitty and unathletic he was was, and how bad his stupid elbows were. That terrible physique, and how he relied upon sheeding 4 liters of blood to make his match interesting.. And that corny black and yellow polka dot outfit..

Dude, you really need to pay attention to those of us who really know this stuff ...ok?

You know nothing about his actual career/impact he made.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcsW8HmFQUw

[CavsSuperFan]

The guy was creepy as all get out…Man boobs when he was just in his 20’s…The guy never hit the gym or took a roid in his life…That’s for sure…

[Buddy Mignon]

Dusty had material. I learned my trash talking from him, Ali and Flair.

[DarrinS]

Lol, "rasslin"

[bigzak25]

Rip. Now him and sapphire can be together.

[Avante]

The guy was creepy as all get out…Man boobs when he was just in his 20’s…The guy never hit the gym or took a roid in his life…That’s for sure…

He was a football player at West Tevas State.

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All I remember is how shitty and unathletic he was was, and how bad his stupid elbows were. That terrible physique, and how he relied upon sheeding 4 liters of blood to make his match interesting.. And that corny black and yellow polka dot outfit..

The truth is most always grim business.

[manufan10]

RIP. I thought he didn't look healthy at all when he was on RAW a few weeks back. Sad to hear.

[DJR210]

RIP. I thought he didn't look healthy at all when he was on RAW a few weeks back. Sad to hear.

If you want someone dead quick, have em appear on Raw. Not as quick a turnaround as Warrior, but quick nonetheless.

[pgardn]

I remember as a child him teaming with Dick Murdock. Seems like a 100 years ago.

It was.

[Avante]

The story behind pro rasslin' is very interesting. From Ed "Srangler" Lewis and Farmer Burns to Lou Thesz and Bruno Sammartion to Hogan and Flair to John Cena and Randy Orton. All the characters. the federations, the angles, the drugs, the behind the scene politics. Very interesting and Dusty Rhodes was one of the games legends, he would be in my top 20 all time and I know the game.

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The story behind pro rasslin' is very interesting. From Ed "Srangler" Lewis and Farmer Burns to Lou Thesz and Bruno Sammartion to Hogan and Flair to John Cena and Randy Orton. All the characters. the federations, the angles, the drugs, the behind the scene politics. Very interesting and Dusty Rhodes was one of the games legends, he would be in my top 20 all time and I know the game.


& more than a little strange that he was only 69.

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& more than a little strange that he was only 69.

Why is it strange?

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How about you and me reddy, I think it's time somebody ..me...kicked your axx. So ya got balls little man or just a fuxking coward?

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Step up to the plate reddy, swing for the fences. Don't sissy out on me like ya did last time, that was pathetic. Showed everyone what a wimp you really are. Just as we're going to see again, hahahahaha!!!!!!!!!

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Why is it strange?


Seems like he'd be older. I remember him at 10 and now I'm 62 and he's only 69? If he lived and I didn't die I'd end up passing him mid century.

[Buddy Mignon]

& more than a little strange that he was only 69.

I know... it seemed like he was in his 50's way back then.

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I remember as a child him teaming with Dick Murdock. Seems like a 100 years ago.

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