Dustin Rhodes isn’t backing down — and his latest responses to fans prove it.
After shutting down talk of a WWE return and making it clear he has no interest in reviving Goldust, the AEW veteran faced a wave of pushback online. Some fans questioned his claims about not getting a raise in WWE. Others argued he was already “sitting the bench” in AEW. That’s when Rhodes went from measured to heated.
The initial comment that reignited everything came when a fan told him to “Bring Goldust back to WWE immediately.” Rhodes responded bluntly, stating he never got a raise in WWE and didn’t want to go back to doing nothing. But once critics began challenging him publicly, the tone escalated. When one fan suggested he was actually more inactive in AEW than he ever was in WWE — pointing out match totals and questioning his role — Rhodes snapped back.
“You don’t have a clue what ur talking about.you guys always think you do, but you don’t.”
That wasn’t the only exchange that drew attention. Another user claimed Rhodes’ “no raise” statement didn’t add up and accused him of glazing AEW to protect his job. That triggered an even sharper response.
“Don’t fucking tell me what’s true and not true you weren’t there you’re fucking idiot”
The frustration didn’t stop there. When someone pointed out his championships and Hall of Fame-worthy career in WWE, implying that he didn’t “get nowhere,” Rhodes clarified what he meant, “Financially.”
That single-word reply may have said more than any of the longer posts. While Rhodes is firmly committed to AEW through his long-term deal, many fans aren’t fully buying his narrative about WWE. Some see his AEW role as limited compared to his previous WWE run. Others question the financial claim outright. But Rhodes appears done explaining himself.
Between defending his AEW work, doubling down on the financial comment, and directly calling out critics, he made it clear he’s not interested in debating his career decisions with strangers online.
With his contract keeping him in AEW for years and his brother Cody Rhodes thriving in WWE, the possibility of a Goldust reunion seems further away than ever. And judging by his tone, Dustin doesn’t seem concerned about changing anyone’s mind.
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