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26. Goldust

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26. Goldust
In WCW, “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes rose up through the ranks to be a dependable upper card babyface.  He may have been the son of WCW booker Dusty Rhodes, but his place on the card was established by skill as evidenced by the fans not turning on him, like they did with Eric Watts later.  Despite his position on the card and frequency of decent matches, it paled to what he became in the WWF.

Many were shocked and appalled when Dustin Rhodes entered the WWF as the transvestite, cinematic loving Goldust.  The androgynous one pushed buttons and created a reaction wherever he went.  The gimmick that most wrestling pundits said would fail was a success and Goldust was rewarded with three runs as the Intercontinental Champion.  After the initial shock value wore off, Dustin Runnels remained a dependable hand on the card.  He would leave the WWE, always to come back and he is now in a position where he is giving back to the younger wrestlers.   He may never have been in the WWE main event, but Dustin Rhodes’ depiction of the character of Goldust was a Hall of Fame performance.

Should Goldust be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 90.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0.9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 1.8%

The Bullet Points

  • Other Aliases: Dustin Runnels (Real Name)
    “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes
    The Artist Formerly Known as Goldust
    7even
    Black Reign
  • Billed From: U.S.A. (Hollywood, California)
  • Key Championships Held: WCW Six Man w/Tom Zenk & Big Josh
    WCW World Tag Team (2) 1w/Ricky Steamboat, 1w/Barry Windham
    NWA World Tag Team w/Barry Windham
    WCW United States
    WWF Intercontinental (3)
    WWF Hardcore (7)
    WWF World Tag Team w/Booker T
    WWE Tag Team (2) w/Cody Rhodes/Stardust
  • Why they will get in: His father’s induction and current work keeps him on the WWE map. The run he is having in his mid 40's also doesn't hurt.
  • Why they won't get in: He never headlined in the WWE
  • Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.  Beat Ricky Steamboat by Count Out to win the vacant United States Title  (1/11/93)
    2.  Held his own in 30 minute Iron Man Match against Rick Rude (6/18/93)
    3.  Wins the WWF IC Title over Razor Ramon (1/21/96)
    4.  Loses memorable Backlot Brawl match to Roddy Piper at Wrestlemania (3/31/96)
    5.  Wins the WWE Tag Team title teaming with his brother, Cody to defeat the Shield (10/14/13)

Should Goldust be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 90.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0.9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 1.8%

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