A celebration of the life and career of the late, great wwe hall of famer, the american dream dusty rhodes. The american dream dusty rhodes is the latest recipient of the now patented threedvd disc tribute set that wwe have started rolling out quite frequently as of late. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. Jan 11, 2012 the american dream dusty rhodes will forever be remembered as the working mans champion.
The dusty rhodes story takes a look at the life of career of the wwe hall of famer and former 3time nwa world heavyweight champion. Fans quickly turned to social media to express their shock and sorrow over the news. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Jun 11, 2015 virgil runnels, better known as the american dream dusty rhodes, died thursday at age 69. The american dream is alive and well, thanks to dusty. A few weeks before survivor series, rhodes returned to wwe to be a part of team wwe legends, led by flair. Dusty rhodes books list of books by author dusty rhodes. A master on the mic and a threetime world champion, he has had legendary confrontations with sportsentertainments top stars, including ric flair, harley race, superstar billy graham, terry funk. Jun 15, 2015 for generations to come, the professional wrestling business will feel the contributions given to it by the hard work of the american dream, and it is through this work that the vision of dusty rhodes will live on.
The album was reissued in 1971 in response to the success of his selftitled debut album on dunhill records. During the 1980s rhodes was a booker, or screenwriter, for nwa, which would later become wcw. Rhodes had charisma for miles in the squared circle. Wrestling world mourns loss of legend the american dream dusty rhodes by neil docking, uk. He did some of his best work on dialing for dollars. The american dream the dusty rhodes story 2006 the. June 6, 2006 see how a common man made it to the top of the sports entertainment industry in this tell all feature on the american dream dusty rhodes. The contemporary footage was sharp and colorful as it should be, and while the archival footage showed some limitations its to be expected, its still watchable and looks pretty darn good.
Wwe superstar dusty the american dream rhodes dead at 69 dusty rhodes attends the 2011 wwe hall of fame induction ceremony at the philips arena in atlanta on april 3. The american dream dusty rhodes will forever be remembered as the working mans champion. The dusty rhodes story is a 3disc set which includes a documentary on the career of rhodes, as well as twentyfour matches and numerous interviews from the man himself. For over two decades of pro wrestling, dusty the american dream rhodes dominated the ring. Aaaaaaaammmerrrriiicannnnn dreaaaamm hes just a common working hard with his hands hes j. October 11, 1945 june 11, 2015, better known as the american dream dusty rhodes, was an american professional wrestler. Dusty rhodes has 48 books on goodreads with 1885 ratings. Known for his jawdropping antics and bonecrunching skills, rhodes became one of wrestlings first superstars. Jun 11, 2015 here are five other facts about the american dream, dusty rhodes. The american dream dusty rhodes 19452015 was an american professional wrestler, booker, trainer and commentator best known for his work in the national wrestling alliance and wcw. He wasnt supposed to be able to walk because of a debilitating disease in his. Jun 12, 2015 5 classic promos of the american dream dusty rhodes.
The american dream dusty rhodes wwe 2k14 entrance and. His sons were more than capable of carrying on the rhodes family legacy, but the dream could still rumble in the ring even in his 60s. She wants her story to be a learning point for everyone. Produced by world wrestling entertainment and released in 2006, the american dream. The modern era fans might tag the likes of cm punk or paul heyman as the best microphone workers in the business. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase.
Here are five things to know about the american dream. A master at the mic and a threetime world heavyweight champion, he has had legendary confrontations. Wwe celebrates the life and career of the american dream dusty rhodes. The dusty rhodes story the american dream dusty rhodes will forever be remembered as the working mans champion. Wwe raw dusty rhodes 20052015 wrestlemania xxx dusty rhodes 2014 wwe 2k14 the american dream dusty rhodes 20. Dec 23, 2012 american dream dusty rhodes theme with titantron. American dream and american dreams or american dreamz may also refer to. He pushed to have a rival main event type show to go against the payper view programs of the wwf and pushed the quality of free televised wrestling. The american dream the dusty rhodes story available in dvd ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. Get specific details about this product from customers who own it. The american dream makes his entrance and hits the bionic elbow on drew mcintyre in wwe 2k14.
Thanks to dusty, the american dream is alive and well, and is evident in the performances of every wwe and nxt superstar each and. Wrestling star the american dream dusty rhodes whose real name is virgil runnels died thursday, reported. Dustin is the son of dusty rhodes, the american dream. Its no surprise, then, that wrestling is in his blood. Here are five other facts about the american dream, dusty rhodes. From the american dream to the american nightmare, cody. The dusty rhodes story 2006 starring dusty rhodes and ric flair on dvd and bluray. Video the new interview with the likes of harley race, gerry brisco, ted dibiase, and rhodes himself looks very good, everything you would expect from a. The son of a plumber, his story was an amazing one as he rose to the wrestling limelight with jiggles and jabs. The dusty rhodes story is a dvd produced by world wrestling entertainment about former star dusty rhodes. Wwe the american dream the dusty rhodes story import. With dusty rhodes, dick afflis, terry allen, arn anderson. A master at the mic and a threetime world heavyweight champion, he has had legendary confrontations with sportsentertainments top stars, including ric flair, harley race, superstar billy.
Aside from the frequent fictional prose penned by wrestling magazine journalists and internet smart marks that run rumormill websites. Emitt rhodes the american dream 2006, vinyl discogs. Wwe honored the american dream dusty rhodes to open the wwe money in the bank payperview on sunday, june 14. The american dream is a national ethos of the united states in which freedom includes a promise of the possibility of prosperity and success. The most interesting thing for me about the dvd overall is that they track dusty rhodes career as he moved through the various territories. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the synopsis submission guide. Decades later, his contributions to sportsentertainment are still being. So, world wrestling entertainment, which is currently the largest wrestling promotion on earth, also holds the largest match library on earth, the matches from many of. Pro wrestling legend the american dream dusty rhodes. The wwe doesnt always do these dvds very well but this one chronicles dusty rhodes life in a great waysome of the matches bring back memories for me especially the ones from msg vs superstar grahami was working as photographer in the late 70s and i was photographing at ringside during the bouts great footage from dusty s early carrier and tons of great promos from mid atlantic and nwa yrs. Chronicles stories of the american dream dusty rhoades. Wwe the american dream the dusty rhodes story by dusty. Mar 01, 2005 there has been much said about dusty rhodes, the american dream, over the years by both his fans and peers. In this riveting narrative, rhodes chronicles his journey through an industry plagued with political infighting, greedy promoters, destructive personalities, multimillionaires, and.
Remembering the one, the only, the american dream dusty rhodes. The american dream dusty rhodes artwork by addleses of deviant art gary hart, who had been attributed to bringing dusty into the forefront of the pro wrestling scene almost forty years ago, had this to say on meeting rhodes for the first time back in 1968. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. It also looks into his feuds with other top pro wrestling superstars including superstar billy graham. Dusty rhodes, the wrestling hall of famer known as the american dream, has died at 69, the wwe said in a statement thursday wwe is deeply. There has been much said about dusty rhodes, the american dream, over the years by both his fans and peers. The dusty rhodes story promotion wwe length 540 minutes. An unsatisfying documentary on a pro wrestling legend. The rhodes family unveils the new statue of the american dream dusty rhodes. Wcw dusty rhodes and dustin rhodes vs ric flair and jeff jarrett at greed 2001.
Inside the ring, he is as tough as they come, known for using outrageous mind games and taking down his opponents with unparalleled ruthlessness. I came into the fort worth dressing room for a ktvt taping, and we saw this 260pound blonde headed kid with granny glasses. In typical wrestling documentary fashion, this program features commentary from rhodes. They called dusty rhodes the american dream, because thats what he embodied. Virgil runnels or dusty rhodes, as he was better known, was born in austin, tx. News, the wwe said it is deeply saddened to lose the wwe hall of famer, three. This fan page does not represent the actual persons. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The dusty rhodes story video 2006 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Dusty rhodes was heavily involved in bringing the direct national competition between nwa wcw and wwf.
The american dream dusty rhodes and big show interrupt duration. Bill this was another very wellproduced dvd by the wwe. The dusty rhodes story promotion wwe length 540 minutes discs 3 date released 2006 format dvd american dream. From the american dream to the american nightmare, cody rhodes is paving a championship trail all on his own.
Wwe common man boogie dusty rhodes lyrics musixmatch. Click to get american dream the dusty rhodes story from. Wwe pays tribute to wwe hall of famer dusty rhodes youtube. Emitt rhodes the american dream 2006, gatefold digipak, cd. In the ring, virgil became dusty, and outside the ring, the son of a plumber was also dusty. More than a decade later, dusty did the same thing when he brought the preternaturally talented cody rhodes into the ring. View the story pro wrestling legend the american dream dusty rhodes dead at 69 on storify. Dusty rhodes stories to celebrate the life of the icon. Dusty rhodes, an appreciation of the american dream fox. Aside from the frequent fictional prose penned by wrestling magazine journalists and internet smart marks that run rumormill websites, however, there has not been much written about him. Born the son of a plumber in austin, texas, he wasnt meant to grow up to be a wwe hall of famer, a threetime nwa world heavyweight champion or a hero to. Professional wrestling icon dusty rhodes, known as the american dream, died thursday, the wwe announced. The dusty rhodes story chronicles rhodes career from his upbringing in austin texas as the son of a plumber through his early days raising hell and wrestling and up to his acknowledgment as a legend of the sport.