Iconic WWE Gimmick Is Officially Retired For Good
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AEW star Dustin Rhodes has made it clear that his iconic "Goldust" character is permanently retired. He also stated that he has no desire for another match against his brother, WWE's Cody Rhodes.
Rhodes delivered the news to fans on social media. He responded to suggestions about bringing back the "Bizarre One" and stepping in the ring with his brother one more time.
'Goldust Is Retired'
A fan on the social media platform X suggested a unique faction idea. The fan proposed a team-up of Goldust, Cody Rhodes' old "Stardust" character, and AAA star Mr. Iguana.
Dustin Rhodes politely but firmly shut down the idea. He noted he is happy with his current position in AEW.
"Goldust is retired. Sorry. Happy where I am at," Rhodes responded.
Dustin famously shed the Goldust persona for his emotional debut match in AEW against Cody in 2019. He currently holds the ROH World Tag Team Championship with his "Sons of Texas" partner, Sammy Guevara.
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No More Matches With Cody Rhodes
Dustin also addressed calls for a third match against his brother. He has recently expressed great pride in Cody's success since his return to WWE.
When a fan suggested their story wasn't over until they had another match, Dustin disagreed. He explained that their classic 2019 encounter should not be revisited.
He stated that he has no interest in having another match because he doesn't want to "touch something so magical."
The Legacy Of Rhodes Vs. Rhodes
The match Dustin refers to is his bloody and emotional battle with Cody at the inaugural AEW Double or Nothing event in 2019. The match was critically acclaimed and is considered by many to be one of the best in AEW history.
That performance helped establish the tone for the new promotion. It also served as a major career-defining moment for Dustin outside of the Goldust character.
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The Goldust character is one of WWE's most enduring and versatile gimmicks. Debuting in 1995, the provocative and androgynous "Bizarre One" used psychological mind games and unsettling mannerisms to get under the skin of his opponents and the audience, pushing creative boundaries during the Attitude Era.
Over several decades, the character evolved dramatically. He became the comedic "Artist Formerly Known as Goldust" and later formed a beloved, fan-favorite tag team with Booker T. This ability to transform from a controversial, boundary-pushing heel to a comedic babyface cemented Goldust as a truly unique and legendary gimmick.
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