Dusty Rhodes: podcast appearances and interviews

Virgil Riley Runnels Jr., known by his ring name Dusty Rhodes and also referred to as The American Dream, was an American professional wrestler, booker, and trainer. He worked for the National Wrestling Alliance and the World Wrestling Federation, which is now known as WWE. Rhodes was recognized as a star wrestler and embodied the persona of an American everyman, representing the ideal of the American Dream. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, holding three NWA World Heavyweight Championships and multiple regional titles. During his tenure with Jim Crockett Promotions and World Championship Wrestling, Rhodes earned recognition as a United States Heavyweight Champion and a multi-time World Television, World Tag Team, and World Six-Man Tag Team Champion. His career achievements also include induction into the WWE, WCW, Professional Wrestling, and Wrestling Observer Newsletter Halls of Fame. Rhodes's influence extended through his family, with his sons Dustin and Cody pursuing careers in professional wrestling, currently performing in All Elite Wrestling and WWE respectively. After retiring from active wrestling, Rhodes occasionally appeared on WWE television and pay-per-view events and contributed as a backstage booker and producer for WWE's NXT developmental territory. Billed as the son of a plumber, he was known for his