Dustin Rhodes, who will turn 55 in a few days, is now finding less and less space in All Elite Wrestling shows. With his advancing, and the wrestler himself has stated that he is now very close to retirement. However, this has not stopped him from putting on amazing wrestling matches inside the ring of Jacksonville-based promotion AEW. However, he has not yet managed to win a championship belt in the promotion.
But it seems like his brother, the former Goldust will be looking forward to finishing his story. And that too in just a few days. As surprisingly, he will have a great opportunity against Samoa Joe to fight for the AEW World Championship.
Goldust aims for the Gold
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During the latest episode of AEW Collision, taped a few days ago but aired last night, Dustin Rhodes threw down the gauntlet to Samoa Joe. The Natural gave an intense and almost moving speech, reflecting on his career and the fact that he has been greatly underestimated over the years. After also talking about his father, Dusty Rhodes, the former Goldust challenged Samoa Joe to a match for the AEW World Championship.
Under appreciated and Hungry!
As much as the odds are stacked against me…..and how double tough Joe is, I will not falter….I will not fail……I will not quit!!
Like I said, on any given Wednesday, anything can happen! #AEWDymamite WEDNESDAY NIGHT in #CharlestonWV!!!… pic.twitter.com/b0kO30dCQm
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) April 9, 2024
A short time later came the answer from the Samoan Submission Machine: challenge accepted! The match will not be for the title yet, but if Rhodes manages to defeat Samoa, the next match between the two will be with the belt on the line. This surely has attracted the attention of the fans as they couldn’t help but correlate this with Cody Rhodes‘ ‘Finishing his story’ storyline.
Fans want another story to reach its end
As soon as AEW announced the match, fans stormed to Twitter to share their reactions to it. Several of them asked AEW to make Dustin Rhodes finish his story as well before he retires. Here are some of the tweets:
One fan wanted Goldust to know that it was his time to become the champion.
It’s YOUR time. It’s YOUR moment.
NOTHING else matters when we have to stand up. Stand up for everything… for everyone… for those we love.
The Natural is bringing it home. 🤩
— Wrestling’s Biggest Fan ⭕️ (@WWENXTspot) April 9, 2024
Another fan wished Dustin Rhodes good luck for the win.
Make this a week heaven rejoices good luck Dustin
— Coach O'Connor Parenting Training & Support (@ThomasAOConnor1) April 9, 2024
This fan requested Tony Khan to make Dustin Rhodes finish his story.
New champ @TonyKhan let’s finish Dustin’s story!
— Beyond The Script Podcast (@Harvie3Culley) April 9, 2024
A fan wanted both brothers to hold titles in their respective companies.
Can we have 2 Rhodes holding a heavyweight championship title for their respective companies
— Andy (@Andy_wwe_browns) April 9, 2024
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Another fan gladly seconded the opinion.
I'd love to see the Rhodes Brothers controlling the titles at the same time!
— pop.kulture.kop (@pop_kulture_kop) April 9, 2024
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Well, it sure looks like the fans are invested in the storyline. Maybe Tony Khan should book the former Goldust to finish his story before he retires. And let Dustin Rhodes hold the biggest championship belt in his company, too. Something Dusty Rhodes would’ve been proud of. What do you think? Should AEW book Dustin Rhodes to finish his story? Let us know in the comments.
