Dustin Rhodes becomes a grandfather and fans react with excitement and support as the wrestling icon shares news of his growing family online. The celebrated wrestler, currently a double champion in ROH, announced that his daughter was in labor, prompting an outpouring of congratulatory messages from wrestling fans worldwide.
Online Celebration as Dustin Rhodes Announces New Family Member
Upon Dustin Rhodes revealing that he was about to welcome a grandchild, the wrestling community quickly shared their enthusiasm across social media platforms. Many highlighted the impressive lineage of the Rhodes family, reflecting on its significance in professional wrestling and echoing references familiar to fans of WWE. In his announcement, Dustin added,
Looks like our bloodline is growing bigger.
– Dustin Rhodes, Wrestling Legend. The mention of “bloodline” struck a chord with wrestling followers, given the prominence of The Bloodline stable in WWE storylines.
Supportive Fan Messages and Hopes for the Future
Responses to the news reflected overwhelming positivity, with many expressing both congratulations and optimism for the next generation of Rhodes. One social media user fittingly remarked,
Wrestling has more than one Royal Family,
– User, as a nod to Cody Rhodes’ iconic entrance. Support continued with sentiments like Congrats Grandpa. As Dustin Rhodes continues to perform in the ring at 56, supporters note that age is no barrier to his ongoing achievements.
Fans also shared well wishes for the Rhodes family during the birth, with messages like,
Praying for you and your family!
– Commenter, and
Sending love to you and your family for a smooth birth.
– Individual. Among the messages, one commenter optimistically noted,
Congrats. A future world champion in the making.
– Commenter, reflecting hopes that the Rhodes wrestling legacy may continue through the new addition.
The Enduring Rhodes Family Wrestling Legacy
Dustin Rhodes began his illustrious career in 1988, establishing himself as a pioneer within the wrestling industry and sharing the spotlight with key WWE and AEW names like Cody Rhodes, his brother. One of his most memorable matches took place alongside Cody in AEW, cementing their place in wrestling history. Through decades of matches and countless titles, Dustin has consistently demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication.
Over his career, Dustin racked up notable achievements in WCW as a six-man and world tag team champion, in addition to being a United States champion twice. His move to WWE saw further success, including three reigns as Intercontinental champion, two as tag team champion, and an impressive ten-time Hardcore champion—though R-Truth’s 53 time run as 24/7 champion remains unrivaled. These accomplishments highlight the exceptional path taken by Dustin and showcase the wrestling prowess within the Rhodes family.
Current Achievements in Ring of Honor
At present, Dustin holds the ROH Tag Team Championship alongside Sammy Guevara, forming the formidable team known as The Sons of Texas. Their partnership has seen a reign lasting 288 days, proving his enduring influence in tag team competition. In addition, less than a month before this Tag Team Championship victory, Rhodes joined forces with Marshall and Ross von Erich to capture the ROH Six Man Tag Team titles, a trio that now boasts 309 days as champions.
This new family milestone only strengthens the bonds within wrestling’s “Royal Families,” with fans and fellow wrestlers alike expressing admiration for Dustin Rhodes’ personal and professional legacy. As another Rhodes enters the world, there is excitement about the potential continuation of a powerful wrestling tradition that has spanned generations.
