In a recent episode of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray shared his insights on various facets of Dustin Rhodes’ wrestling career, including it gradually drawing to a close, his mindset regarding the sport, and more.
Here are some key takeaways from the podcast discussion:
On the topic of Dustin Rhodes’ diminishing career, Bully Ray remarked, “I am somewhat disturbed by it because it seems as if the winding down of Dustin Rhodes’ career has not been a voluntary choice. He still exudes immense passion for the sport and delivers exceptional performances every time he sets foot in the ring… I do not believe in age discrimination in wrestling. If you have the capability to perform, then you should be allowed to do so. If you’re liked by the audience, fantastic. If you can boost the popularity of other talent, even better.”
Regarding Rhodes’ mentality towards wrestling, Bully Ray stated, “It appears that Dustin has been underutilized, which may have led him to believe that his glory days are behind him and he is no longer as appreciated as he once was.”
On the aspect of Rhodes’ continued relevance and contribution to the sport, he said, “I would leverage Dustin’s talent, particularly because of the value of the Rhodes name. Nothing that I’ve observed or heard from Dustin, regarding his physical form, his performance level, makes me think he truly wants to leave the ring.”
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