Goldust Officially Hangs Up His Boots from Professional Wrestling

Dustin Rhodes announced the official retirement of the Goldust character on June 16, 2025, ending speculation about its return.
Rhodes confirmed the retirement in response to a fan's social media pitch, stating he is happy with his current career path.
The Goldust persona, a WWE Attitude Era standout, was retired as Rhodes focuses on his AEW role as "The Natural" and mentoring talent.

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Dustin Rhodes announced the official retirement of the Goldust character on June 16, 2025. This statement ends fan speculation regarding a potential return of the iconic persona.

Rhodes responded to a fan’s social media pitch for a faction involving Goldust, Stardust, and Mr. Iguana. In his reply, Rhodes indicated the character is retired and expressed satisfaction with his current career path.

Goldust is retired. Sorry. Happy where I am at.

The Goldust character, known for its unique and theatrical presentation, was a prominent figure in WWE, particularly during the Attitude Era. Rhodes transitioned from WWE in 2019, making his AEW debut in a notable match against Cody Rhodes, his brother.

Goldust Officially Hangs Up His Boots from Professional Wrestling

Dustin Rhodes confirms the Goldust character is officially retired, ending speculation about a potential return to the ring.

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