Cody Rhodes: Goldust is worthy of WWE Hall of Fame induction

Cody Rhodes believes his brother should be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Rhodes recently told The Schmo that Dustin’s Goldust character was an underrated part of the Attitude era. He also said he respected his older brother’s efforts at being more than just “a Rhodes.”

Cody said:

“I think I was 14 years old when Goldust was really hitting his stride on WWE television, and I can certainly say it was a unique thing to see. My friends had a lot of feelings about what Goldust was doing. However, knowing how much he averted expectations, knowing how much he didn’t just want to be a Rhodes, he wanted to be his own thing—and the lengths he went to do it—I was very proud of Dustin throughout that whole run. Goldust is an underrated part of the Attitude Era. (He’s) certainly someone I think is worthy of the Hall of Fame.”

Our Dave Meltzer addressed the latest concerning Dustin Rhodes’ AEW contract in the September 30, 2024, edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, writing:

“Dustin Rhodes, whose AEW contract expires soon but he’s expected to renew, announced he would start running regular live shows in Texas under the banner of the Rhodes Wrestling Federation. The first show will be 11/21 in Leander, TX at the RWA Bullpen. Rhodes trains a crew of wrestlers in Austin, TX, so these shows are likely to give them experience in working before live crowds.”

Dustin first debuted in WWE alongside his father during Dusty’s feud with Ted Dibiase in 1990. After a few months, both left for WCW, and Dustin wrestled for four years as “The Natural.” He returned to WWE in the summer of 1995 as the eccentric Goldust. He would continue to portray the character during his various stints with the company until signing with AEW in 2019.