He had four children: Dustin, Kristin, Teil and Cody Runnels. Who are the children of wrestler Dusty Rhodes? Unlike his father who became famous despite having a less than perfect body, Cody has gone in the opposite direction and has made his obsession with grooming and good looks a part of one of his successful gimmicks. Who is the half brother of Dusty Rhodes?Ĭody Rhodes Dusty’s youngest son to follow him into the world of wrestling and is also the half-brother of Dustin Rhodes. Outside of it, he was the booker for Jim Crockett Promotions when they went head-to-head against the WWE. Inside of the ring, he won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship on three occasions. “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes was one of the most popular and influential wrestlers of the ’70s and ’80s. Inducted into the WCW Hall of Fame of May 21st, 1995.Ĭompeted in the first mixed tag team match (teaming with Juanita Wright ) at WrestleMania VI (1990).(aged 69) Orlando, Orange County, Florida, USAĬremated, Ashes scattered, Specifically: Ashes scattered at his Texas ranch. Has performed onstage with such singers as Willie Nelson and David Allan Coe.įather of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) performer Dustin Runnels, (aka "Goldust").īroke in under the direction of Fritz Von Erich. tag championship, North American tag championship, and World television championship (JCP version). title (Roy Shire and JCP versions), National heavyweight championship, American tag championship, Southern heavyweight championship, Florida heavyweight championship, U.S. In addition to holding the NWA World title, Rhodes has held many other wrestling titles, including the 'NWA' World tag title (several versions, including the most famous JCP version), the 'NWA' U.S. Three-time National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) World heavyweight champion. Later held the same job for Ted Turner's World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Was the booker (head writer) for Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP) from 1984 to 1988. tag team title w/ Bugsy McGraw Global tag team title w/'Magnum TA' NWA United States tag team title w/ Bob Windham (aka "Blackjack Mulligan") NWA World tag team title w/ Manny Fernandez NWA Television title (2) NWA National title (awarded) NWA World Six-man tag team trophy w/Roadwarriors (2) NWA United States Title PWF title Florida Championship Wrestling title. Notable title wins include: NWA North American tag team title w/ Dick Murdoch NWA Heart of America title NWA Brass Knuckles title NWA Florida tag team title w/Dick Murdock NWA North American title NWA Florida tag team titles w/ Dick Slater NWA Florida tag team titles w/ Bobo Brazil NWA Florida tag team titles w/ André the Giant NWA Southern title (7) NWA Florida title (10) NWA Georgia title NWA United States tag team title w/Andre The Giant NWA United States tag team title w/ Mick Foley (aka "The Spoiler") NWA World Title (4) NWA U.S. Played college football at the University of West Texas. Rhodes blamed the state of the business on fans thinking they are smart, 9/28/02. Opened Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling, which primarily promotes matches in the Southeast.ĭid a radio appearance on WWBA in Tampa with Shannon Rose. Many of the promotons he has worked for over the years include the NWA, PWF, WWF/WWE, WCW, ECW, NWA-TNA and the Ring of Honor. His son Cody Runnels is a performer in WWE as well (2008).īrother-in-law of wrestlers Jerry Saganowich and Fred Ottman (aka "Tugboat").
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Inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2010.
Has signed a 'legends contract' with WWE. Also runs his own company, Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling, which promotes live shows throughout the southeastern United States. Makes occasional appearances on "Total Nonstop Action" pay-per-view broadcasts (under the sanction of the National Wrestling Alliance). Inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame by sons Dustin Runnels and Cody Runnels on March 31st, 2007.
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