You’re Coming Back to WWE? No Way, Come Here Instead!” – Dustin Rhodes Makes a Bold Pitch to a Wandering Fan
It’s no secret that the wrestling world is split right down the middle. You’re either Team WWE or Team AEW, and the debate over which promotion truly has the best in-ring action is a war that gets fought in the comments section every single day.
But what happens when a fan publicly admits they are thinking about jumping ship? Well, if you are AEW veteran Dustin Rhodes, you seize the moment.
The wrestling legend, who has been a cornerstone of Tony Khan’s company since day one, recently spotted a fan on social media who was considering ending a hiatus from watching WWE. You might think a veteran like Dustin would simply wish the fan well. Instead, he fired off a response that has the IWC talking.
“Come over to where the greatest wrestlers perform,” Dustin quoted, tagging All Elite Wrestling directly.
It was a simple, direct, and perfectly timed recruitment pitch. While the original fan was looking back toward Stamford, Dustin was quick to point out that the real magic is happening in Jacksonville.
For those who might not know, Dustin Rhodes isn’t just any voice in AEW. As the older brother of the current face of WWE, Cody Rhodes, Dustin has a unique perspective on the landscape. He spent years in WWE perfecting the iconic Goldust gimmick, but he chose to build something new with AEW back in 2019. At 56 years old, he remains one of the most respected figures in the locker room, currently recovering from double knee surgery but clearly still engaged in the fight for ratings.
The Hall of Fame Complication
Interestingly, Dustin’s passionate defense of AEW comes at a time when his own legacy is a hot topic. In a recent interview, he openly discussed his desire to eventually enter the WWE Hall of Fame—and he has the perfect induction team in mind.
“I would love Cody to do it and my daughter, specifically both of them,” he admitted.
It’s a tricky situation. While he is busy recruiting fans to the AEW roster and throwing shade at the competition, he is also acknowledging that the ultimate validation for his legendary career might lie in the place he just told a fan to avoid.
For now, Dustin remains focused on recovery and his role as a mentor and performer for AEW. Whether he is recruiting fans or thinking about future honors, one thing is clear: The Rhodes family drama is still drawing interest, even if the brothers are on opposite sides of the wrestling war.
