Stars react to Dusty Rhodes passing
WWE Hall of Famer and three-time NWA Champion Dusty Rhodes passed away on Thursday at age 69, sparking many intimate reactions across the social sphere.
Here are some of the most memorable social media posts from the wrestling community about the way the veteran wrestler influenced their lives:
#RIPDustyRhodes THE most inspirational symbol in our industry. #SonOfAPlumber#AmericanDream#WWELegend
— John Cena (@JohnCena) June 11, 2015
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
RIP Dusty Rhodes.....Will never forget what you would call me, Gonna miss you! #BabyReyhttps://t.co/CZFzx0CxAr
— ♛Rey Mysterio❔ (@reymysterio) June 11, 2015
RIP MY BROTHER DUSTY RHODES. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOREVER #RIPDUSTY
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) June 11, 2015
Saddened to hear the passing of Dusty Rhodes. Legend, teacher, mentor, friend...Love you Dream #BookinAintEasyKidpic.twitter.com/ZxlGSgKB8J
— Triple H (@TripleH) June 11, 2015
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
My children just called with the news that @WWEDustyRhodes had passed away. I'm crushed. He was a one-of-a-kind talent with an amazing mind.
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) June 11, 2015
R.I.P., Dusty Rhodes - not just an American, but a worldwide, dream. Every pro wrestling fan will miss you forever! @StardustWWE @Goldust
— Carsten Schaefer (@CSchaeferWWE) June 11, 2015
Thank you Dusty for believing in me and giving me the opportunity at a time when others wouldn't. #RIPDreampic.twitter.com/wKNZ6yq9fT
— Billy Kidman (@WWEKidman) June 11, 2015
RIP MY BROTHER DUSTY RHODES. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOREVER #RIPDUSTY
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) June 11, 2015
WWE is deeply saddened that Virgil Runnels, aka “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, passed away today at age 69. pic.twitter.com/MDfxIAbxwN
— WWE (@WWE) 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
