Dusty Rhodes
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Dusty Rhodes, circa 1982
Virgil Riley Runnels, Jr. (October 12, 1945 – June 11, 2015),[1] better known as Dusty Rhodes, was a wrestler. His nickname is the "American Dream". His signature move is the "Bionic Elbow". He is the father of Dustin Rhodes and Cody Rhodes who also wrestle. He is a member of the WWE Hall of Fame when he was inducted in 2006.
Rhodes died from renal failure at a hospital in Orlando, Florida, aged 69.
Dusty Rhodes Media
Rhodes facing Kid Kash in Ballpark Brawl
Rhodes at the 2009 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, inducting the Funk Brothers
Rhodes at the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, inducting the Four Horsemen
Dusty Rhodes at a group party - circa 2008.
References
- ↑ Dusty Rhodes' biography. Retrieved 2009-09-26.
Other websites
- Dusty Rhodes on WWE.com
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