While hurt and out, AEW star Dustin Rhodes has promised to return and achieve this goal.
Last week, Dustin Rhodes and Kyle Fletcher competed in arguably one of the best matches of the year. While Rhodes lost his TNT Championship to Fletcher, the match was hailed as one of the best and most violent bouts.
However, the aftermath of the match left Rhodes with a serious injury, requiring surgery. Soon on X(Twitter), The Natural announced his departure and upcoming surgeries. Set to undergo double knee surgery, the All Elite Wrestling original earlier today announced a serious condition in his legs.
Sharing the critical medical update on X(Twitter), the 56-year-old Rhodes promised to come back and win the World title before hanging up his boots.
My meniscus is non existent in both lol. It’s work ethic and love that pushes me through. Its people telling me to retire that pushes me even more! I am still, at 56, one of the greatest professional wrestlers in the world. Age s just a number. Sometimes you have to manifest shit and get it done. I absolutely know my time is nearing the end but NOT YET! Gotta get the world title as that should be every pro wrestlers goal.”
When Does AEW Star Dustin Rhodes Plan To Retire?
I will finish my career here at #AEW as I feel it is home to me. I have never felt respected and wanted like I have here. This makes me want to do my very best for Tony and push myself harder than I ever have. I feel loved and wanted here. I love all of our roster deeply. I want to thank the fans for all of your support. I want to thank the men and women in the locker rooms we have shared and created magic together.
I want to thank Tony Khan for believing in me and relying on me in so many ways. I won’t let you down. I love it here in #AEW and can’t wait to see where the next few yrs take me. And last but not least, I want to thank my family for their support. They are the true rockstars !!”
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