As Dave Scherer covered today, one of the all time greatest performers and creative forces in pro wrestling history, Dusty Rhodes passed away earlier today.
Here is a collection of reactions from those around the industry to this truly sad day. Due to the sheer amount of reactions, expect this to be broken up over a few pages.
My mentor @WWEDustyRhodes. Much love to your family and more respect than can ever be measured. Love you Dream. pic.twitter.com/bXgqs3qqca
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) June 11, 2015Saddened to hear the passing of Dusty Rhodes. Legend, teacher, mentor, friend...Love you Dream #BookinAintEasyKid pic.twitter.com/ZxlGSgKB8J
— Triple H (@TripleH) June 11, 2015I first met Dusty Rhodes at 5yrs old when me and my family were spending time with him and his family… https://t.co/f8wlQLcolf
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) June 12, 2015
My hero,the man that made me believe, the reason I took my name @WWEDustyRhodes I love you & your family.
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) June 11, 2015
he always talked about making movies. ive cried so much today Watch his genius @WWEDustyRhodes https://t.co/CogtrFsrM0
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) June 11, 2015
I mourn by celebrating life, not embracing sadness of death @WWENXT @WWEDustyRhodes called you his kids. TEAR IT UP https://t.co/xNi2H2wFEE
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) June 12, 2015
As heartbroken as I am.. I love reading how @WWEDustyRhodes has touched millions of people. https://t.co/UssV1OxqWt #ThankYouDustyRhodes
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) June 11, 2015
Words can't describe how sorry I am 2 hear Dusty Rhodes passed away. He was such an amazing man! Prayers go out 2 entire family! #RIPDusty
— Lilian Garcia (@LilianGarcia) June 11, 2015
OMG I just heard it, my prayers to his family, RIP #DustyRhodes It was great to learn and spend time with you ðŸ™
— Alberto El Patron (@VivaDelRio) June 11, 2015
Sad to hear Dusty Rhodes past away today. A TRUE legend and icon in this business. He was so kind and smart and I enjoyed working with him.
— Abyss (@TherealAbyss) June 11, 2015
My Time With Dusty Rhodes. Read: http://t.co/kyDaXNnkTI
— Sami Zayn (@iLikeSamiZayn) June 11, 2015
Words can't describe how much @WWEDustyRhodes taught me/how much he meant to my career. He was a genius & he WAS wrestling. #DreamsNeverDie
— Jim Cornette (@TheJimCornette) June 11, 2015
DUSTY RHODES gone. There is nothing I can or anybody else for that matter can put on paper that could do justice for the man. Don't try!!!!
— JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) June 11, 2015
So saddened by the passing of Dusty Rhodes. He was like a father to so many who needed someone to look up to in their lives. #respect #DREAM
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) June 11, 2015
When guys my age or older talk about missing how the business was. What we are missing is everything Dusty Rhodes was. Dusty=Pro-Wrestling
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) June 11, 2015
A sad day for WWE. One of the most innovative, charismatic Superstars of all time, Dusty Rhodes, passed away. We loved him. #ThankYouDream
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) June 11, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Runnels family ðŸ™ðŸ™ RIP #DustyRhodes #AmericanDream
— Eva Marie (@natalieevamarie) June 11, 2015
Just got out of the studio and found out about Dusty Rhodes. Incredibly sad. My sincerest condolences to his family.
— Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) June 11, 2015
Today we lost a Giant in the wrestling biz. Dusty Rhodes helped me soooo much early on in my career &… https://t.co/zwV2oRytTJ
— Chavo Guerrero jr. (@mexwarrior) June 11, 2015
Incredibly saddened to hear the news about Dusty Rhodes passing.My thoughts n prayers go out to his family n all who loved him-so sad #ripDR
— Ashley Massaro (@ashleymassaro11) June 11, 2015Sad to hear about the passing of Dusty Rhodes. A true legend and icon. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. RIP Dream
— Billy Kidman (@WWEKidman) June 11, 2015
My first ever WCW Cruiserweight title win came after a shake up in the creative dept. The new man in charge...Dusty Rhodes. #RIPDream
— Billy Kidman (@WWEKidman) June 11, 2015
Thank you @WWEDustyRhodes for everything you taught me. Thank you for believing in me & inspiring me. You will be missed so much. #RIPDream
— LANA (@LanaWWE) June 11, 2015
Before there were wrestling writers, scripts and producers, Dusty Rhodes gave us this masterpiece from his heart. http://t.co/hHufG64kTt
— Todd Grisham (@GrishamESPN) June 11, 2015
So sad to hear that The Legend Dusty Rhodes has passed, such a great soul. #RIPAmericanDream
— Maryse Mizanin (@maryse0uellet) June 11, 2015Dusty Rhodes. A legend who paved the way for many of us in wrestling. He always treated me great. My condolences to his entire family.
— Bobby Roode (@REALBobbyRoode) June 11, 2015It was @WWEDustyRhodes that believed in underdogs like me and @RealPaigeWWE from the beginning. He will be so truly missed.
— Amy Dumas (@AmyDumas) June 11, 2015Sad day in the wrestling world. Dusty Rhodes was one I grew up watching and learning from. Rip
— Gunner (@TNA_GUNNER) June 11, 2015Heartbroken to read that the man that made me, Dusty Rhodes, has passed away. I didn't say it enough, but thank you Dream.
— Steve Corino (@KINGCorino) June 11, 2015RIP The American Dream, @WWEDustyRhodes. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. #GoneTooSoon
— SGT SLAUGHTER (@_SgtSlaughter) June 12, 2015It was such an honor to know @WWEDustyRhodes RIP my friends and prayers for his family!
— CANDICE MICHELLE (@DIVACANDICEM) June 12, 2015When someone as iconic as Dusty Rhodes passes, what everyone on Twitter has to say means nothing. Unless it's about him! HE IS TWITTER 2day!
— Brian Hebner (@babyhebner) June 11, 2015“@damnthatDE: Dusty Rhodes NWO Promo @SCOTTHALLNWO @TheRealXPac @RealKevinNash RIP DUSTY, http://t.co/bGiVQzqZWq†Dream rockin' 6ball shirt!
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) June 11, 2015Im saddened to hear one of my childhood heroes passed away today. Dusty Rhodes u will be missed #RIPAmericanDream
— The Miz (@mikethemiz) June 11, 2015My heart goes out to @StardustWWE @Goldust, and all those who loved Dusty Rhodes. I wish I had one more chance to hug him and thank him.
— Mick Foley (@realmickfoley) June 11, 2015The Legendary Dusty Rhodes Passes Away http://t.co/LxZdvzKjW2 pic.twitter.com/u1W2fPh0rb
— TNA WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 11, 2015Good teachers know how to bring out the best in their students. #DustyRhodes brought out the best in so many ... http://t.co/gFznRaakDj
— Matt Bloom (@WWEJasonAlbert) June 11, 2015I'm devastated. @WWEDustyRhodes was a great teacher, mentor, friend & so kind to me and my family. Our thoughts are with the Runnels family.
— David Otunga (@DavidOtunga) June 11, 2015
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