‘The American Dream’ Dusty Rhodes is one of the most charismatic wrestlers of all-time.

Originally a member of the heel tag team ‘The Texas Outlaws’ with Dick Murdoch, Rhodes became a huge face in the mid-70s in Florida. However, his success spread nation-wide during an era in which very few could make such a claim. He main evented for the WWWF in Madison Square Garden and for other territories around the country as a special attraction.

He was given a short 5-day reign as NWA world champion in 1979. However, it was on June 24, 1981 when Dusty Rhodes won his second NWA world title that he claimed the spot as #1 performer in the industry. The fans reaction to his victory is incredible.


Dusty Rhodes Wins his Second NWA World Title


On the mic, Rhodes is easily among the elite. His ability to sell-out an arena or PPV simply with a promo is extraordinary.

During the 1980s wrestling boom, Dusty played the #1 face in the NWA against heel champion Ric Flair. Together, they main evented two Starrcades and a Great American Bash. At the Bash, Rhodes won the last of his three NWA world titles.

In the ring, Dusty was far better than his common-man physique would indicate. He regularly had long matches with Flair and other greats of the late 70s and early 80s.

Dusty Rhodes will obviously be the #1 face of the DWF and provide an interesting contrast to our #1 heel pick, Kurt Angle.

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