Dustin Rhodes Shuts Down Retirement Rumors

One big thing: Dustin Rhodes isn’t hanging up his boots just yet

AEW star Dustin Rhodes has emphatically denied rumors of his impending retirement, declaring on Twitter that he’s “NOT RETIRING ANYTIME SOON.”

The details:

• Rhodes responded to comments made by Bully Ray on Busted Open Radio questioning his desire to continue wrestling.
• The 36-year veteran recently won the ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship with Marshall and Ross Von Erich.
• Rhodes stated, “I will go out the way I want to, and this One last Ride is still rolling.”

What they’re saying:

• Bully Ray: “I would be taking advantage of Dustin, especially just because of the Rhodes name. Nothing about what I see from Dustin, hear from Dustin, the shape he’s gotten himself into, his work rate, leads me to believe that this guy truly wants out of the ring.”
• Dustin Rhodes: “I AM NOT RETIRING ANYTIME SOON. I will go out the way I want to, and this One last Ride is still rolling.”

Why it matters:

Rhodes’ commitment to continuing his in-ring career dispels speculation about his future and suggests that AEW fans can expect to see more of the veteran performer in action.

The big picture:

At 54, Rhodes remains a valuable asset to AEW, bringing decades of experience and a legendary family name to the promotion. His continued presence adds depth to AEW’s roster and provides opportunities for younger talent to learn from a seasoned pro.

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