Dustin Rhodes’ December announcement of his AEW contract renewal disappointed some fans hoping for a WWE return. Rhodes recently addressed the “tribalism” between AEW and WWE fans, emphasizing the importance of ignoring negativity and focusing on positive support.
In response to a fan suggesting he should have returned to WWE, Rhodes explained that he accomplished everything he could with the Goldust character, which is now retired, and expressed his happiness in AEW. Since joining AEW in 2019, Rhodes has been a player/coach and continues to be an active competitor with no signs of retirement.
Nah. Why? Goldust did everything you can think of. Happy I got the character and took it to places some only dream of. Goldust is retired. 1000% Happiest I have ever been, here in @AEW https://t.co/Nc2Mjf1Kt2
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) February 18, 2025
When you stop putting stock in people(IWC) and their hatred toward a company, your life becomes better. Block and move on.
For every great thing said about you, there will always be that one who hates and they are the loudest. Focus on the love and keep building your individual… pic.twitter.com/SLbi2OexZn— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) February 17, 2025