“Dedicated to the Business”: The Undertaker Places Heir of ‘The Rhodes Family’ as “Hall of Fame Worthy”

Being inducted into the Hall of Fame might be one of the biggest achievements a pro wrestler could achieve. The event that happens on the night preceding WrestleMania witnesses legends being etched on the walls of history. The first inductee was Andre The Giant and since then it has been a dream of pro wrestlers to make it to the big night.

Now, as WrestleMania 40 is on the horizon, so is the 2024 Hall of Fame ceremony. Ahead of the upcoming ceremony, Hall of Famer Mark Calaway famously known as The Undertaker, believes that the honor of being inducted is due for one member of the Rhodes Family.

The Undertaker believes it’s time for Dustin Rhodes to shine

On the latest episode of his podcast, The Undertaker was asked whether he believes Goldust has a résumé worthy of being in the Hall of Fame. To this, The Phenom straight away replied, “Absolutely, 100%”. After making a ‘Roads-Rhodes’ pun, he added why he believes it is time for Dustin Rhodes a.k.a Goldust to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

“I think his résumé is Hall of Fame worthy”, he said, implying that he believes that Rhodes’ career has been fulfilling in its way and by the standards of the industry. Calaway concluded by saying that he believes Dust is someone who is “dedicated to the business” for his active contributions even after his retirement.

Dustin Rhodes had plenty of short stints at WWE. His first stint began back in 1990 and he continued making appearances till 2019 when he officially retired.

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But it’s not just his contributions at WWE. The Undertaker believes that Rhodes’ contributions outside the ring are something that makes him worthy of the Hall of Fame.

Dustin Rhodes giving back to the industry

Cody Rhodes’ half-brother, who was at one point his tag-team partner, made sure to give back to the industry. The wrestling veteran, with 30 years of experience, created his own wrestling school called the Rhodes Wrestling Academy. The academy, located in Texas, offers a place for newbies and rookies to polish their skills, not just in-ring skills.

This also includes how to cut a promo. Along with that, he educates the students about financial matters and various terminologies that are usually included in official contracts. The academy was established in 2020, while he was still signed under All Elite Wrestling. Apart from that, the academy is gender inclusive, which by most is considered a progressive approach in the community. Do you agree with The Undertaker’s statement?

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