Dustin Rhodes says becoming a World Champion is still his goal, nearly a year into his AEW absence. Rhodes laid out his ambitions in an Instagram post.
“Want yall to know, I never want you to forget my body of work. I have given so much passion, love, blood(lots), sweat and tons of tears, all for the love of #prowrestling. And again, thank you all for standing by me as well as the new fans, ty. Very soon, i will be back for my ‘One Last Ride,’ which has gone for 7 yrs lol.”
“I promise to continue my in ring work to be as hard as ever. Knowing that my legacy is in tact, I feel I still have plenty to prove.”
“My number 1 goal when, I started this journey, was to be a World Champion. I don’t think its too late for me, because I am damn good at what I do and will continue to strive for that. Do you think its in me to be world champ? I DO!”
Rhodes last wrestled on the July 31, 2025 episode of Collision, losing to Kyle Fletcher in a Chicago Street Fight. He underwent double knee surgery and has been coaching at the Rhodes Wrestling Academy. Last month he said he is hopeful to get medical clearance for an in-ring return soon.
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