Dusty Rhodes Tribute: 10 Awesome Moments To Remember
10. Hard Times
Lets start with one of, if not the most iconic wrestling promos In the industrys storied history. For a man with as unique a gift of gab as Dusty, you could literally pick dozens and dozens of classic interviews to highlight, but this one stands above all others as the pinnacle of his mic work. Its a promo that should be and probably is required viewing for any wannabe pro wrestler, conveying character and emotion in a captivating way that draws in the audience. Its a masterclass in relatability and is the moment that truly defined Rhodes as the blue collar hero that won him undying crowd support for decades. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9py4aMK3aIU The promo was his answer to Starrcade 1985 and his match with the champion, Ric Flair. Dusty pinned Flair but the decision was reversed by the referee due to interference from Arn Anderon, a move that came to be known as The Dusty Finish, and one that WWE even used a few weeks ago in the Elimination Chamber main event between Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose. Dusty was a man of the people, and thirty years later the message remains relevant and this promo still resonates.
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