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Virgil Riley Runnels Jr. (October 11, 1945 – June 11, 2015), better known as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, was an American professional wrestler, booker, and trainer who worked for the National Wrestling Alliance and the World Wrestling Federation, later known as WWE.
Buzz Tyler would go on to capture the Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight title from Dick Slater in March, 1985, but would then leave JCP after a dispute with booker Dusty Rhodes and take the classic title belt with him. J.J. Dillon would continue to manage Ron Bass and Black Bart into 1985, later adding Buddy Landel to his stable during the year.
Dusty and Dustin Rhodes left the WWF after their match, both returning to WCW, Dusty retired from active wrestling and became a booker and commentator, and Dustin returned to wrestling as "The Natural" and began feuding with Larry Zbyszko and later Terry Taylor. Four years later, Dustin would return to the WWF as the androgynous wrestler "Goldust".
The main event was between Dusty Rhodes and Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Rhodes had the early advantage by performing bionic elbows. Rhodes targeted Flair's right foot and sent it into the ringpost. After throwing Flair down from the top turnbuckle, Rhodes attempted to apply the figure four leglock. Flair kicked him off ...
Dusty Rhodes entered at #10 and hit Savage with bionic elbows. Savage tried to charge Rhodes over the top rope but Rhodes countered and eliminated Savage by throwing him over the top rope. A turning point occurred in the match as #11 entrant, one half of WWF Tag Team Champions The Colossal Connection, André the Giant joined the match. Warlord ...
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Rhodes performed a Bionic Elbow on Windham and attempted to pin him but the referee was knocked out. Ron Garvin interfered in the match and attacked Rhodes with a Punch. Dillon woke up the referee and Windham pinned Rhodes to retain the title. [2] [13] [14] The main event was between Ric Flair and Lex Luger for the NWA World Heavyweight ...
Dusty Rhodes was the special guest referee appointed by Mid-South. Mr. Wrestling II 2 March 12, 1984 New Orleans, LA Magnum T. A. 1 May 13, 1984 Tulsa, OK Ernie Ladd 5 October 16, 1984 Shreveport, LA Brad Armstrong: 1 December 5, 1984 Shreveport, LA Ted DiBiase 6 January 16, 1985 Shreveport, LA [4] Terry Taylor: 1 March 13, 1985 Shreveport, LA