Dustin Rhodes isn’t interested in returning to WWE as a wrestler, but he would be honored to go into the company’s Hall of Fame someday. The 56-year-old Rhodes has been with AEW since 2019 and is under a long-term contract with the promotion as both a wrestler and behind-the-scenes contributor. He feels like he’s done the best work of his career in AEW and is not interested in reprising his old Goldust character, but he would accept a Hall of Fame invitation if WWE offered.
“Absolutely,” Rhodes responded when Fox News Digital asked if he would be interested in going into the WWE Hall of Fame. “I’m a very humble guy though, it’s like, if it comes, it comes, whatever. I would love Cody to do it and my daughter, specifically both of them. That would be just great, the most meaningful, heartfelt. But if it comes, it comes, if it doesn’t, no big deal. I’ve had an awesome, incredible career, doing some great things.”
Finding Passion In All Elite Wrestling
Rhodes has credited his time in AEW for revitalizing his passion for the professional wrestling industry. He signed a multi-year contract extension with the company in December 2024, stating at the time that he intends to finish his career where he feels “respected and wanted.” Rhodes currently serves as a mentor and coach for the younger roster.
“I feel like these last seven years in AEW, I’ve been really on top of my game because I’ve had more freedom to enjoy it, and it’s happier and you’re more passionate,” Rhodes explained. “Find your passion sometimes again, and you want to grow this company the best we can, and we’re all on the same page in AEW. We are doing the best that we can to get it to where it needs to be, and it’s growing. It’s getting huge.”
Injury Recovery And The Road To Retirement
Rhodes, who underwent double knee replacement surgery in August 2025, is hoping to return to the ring within the next few weeks. He plans on wrestling for another couple of years before continuing with AEW in his backstage role as a producer. Before his injury, he held multiple titles in Ring of Honor, including the World Tag Team Championships and World Six-Man Tag Team Titles.
