Dustin Rhodes nonetheless needs to grow to be a world champion in wrestling.
At 55 years previous, the previous Goldust is among the most skilled wrestlers on the AEW roster. He’s at the moment the ROH Tag Group and Six-Man Tag Group Champion, holding the belts with Sammy Guevara and the Von Erichs, respectively.
Regardless of his huge expertise, Dustin Rhodes has by no means gained a world title in wrestling. Nonetheless, he’s holding out hope that it’s a purpose he can nonetheless attain earlier than he retires.
Dustin Rhodes spoke with WFAA, revealing his profession purpose is to win the World Heavyweight Championship. He notes how his two titles make him assume it’s attainable, including that everybody within the enterprise ought to goal to grow to be a world champion.
“There’s one factor that each wrestler in the event that they don’t need this after they get into the enterprise, they don’t belong within the enterprise — and that’s to grow to be world heavyweight champion. That’s the one factor that’s lacking.”
“I’ve gained many, many titles from each firms and all types of firms internationally. However successful the world heavyweight title places a feather in your cap, so to talk. I’m 55. Is it too late? I don’t assume so.”
“I’ve two belts proper now. Right here I’m with the Ring of Honor Tag Group Titles and the Six-Man World Tag Group Titles — and it occurred this 12 months at 55! I’m identical to, wow, the sky is the restrict. It is attainable.”
Dustin Rhodes Is Impressed By Sting’s Longevity
“So I feel if you get within the wrestling business, that needs to be your primary purpose. After all, you’re gonna make some huge cash with that. You’re gonna make some huge cash, interval, within the wrestling business. It’s nice. You care for your loved ones; you don’t have to fret about issues.”
“Nevertheless it’s an ever-evolving enterprise. You’ve gotta be capable of change on the fly, proceed your rise, and at all times have that finish purpose in thoughts.”
“I don’t see an finish in sight for me simply fairly but. Sting was a giant inspiration for that. I used to be an enormous fan of his, and once I met him the primary time, I began portray my face due to him. Watching him go till he was 60 or 62 years previous was wonderful and really inspirational. It offers me hope that I can nonetheless go somewhat bit longer.”