Cody Rhodes Posts Eulogy For Father On Twitter #MMBWWE

WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes was laid to rest Wednesday in Tampa. Cody Rhodes posted his eulogy for his father on Twitter, as seen below click to enlarge.

Ric Flair Tribute to Dusty Rhodes 'I'll Miss My Friend, Mentor' #MMBWWE

Despite their epic rivalry, Ric Flair says Dusty Rhodes was one of his greatest friends ... and tells TMZ Sports he was "honored to have shared the ring with him." 

We just obtained a statement from Flair, through his agent Melinda Morris Zanoni, who tells us:

"Today I lost one of my greatest opponents and greatest friends. He was the definition of heart and soul and I’m honored to have shared the ring with him countless times.

"He became the 'American Dream' because wrestling needed a hero they could respect, and he was the man for the job. Dusty Rhodes, I will miss you my mentor and friend."

Flair and Rhodes battled in the ring several times ... and their feud was the basis for Dusty's legendary, "Hard Times" speech.  

R.I.P. 

Details Reporting On WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes's Cause Of Death #MMBWWE

WWE announced this afternoon that Virgil Runnels, aka “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, passed away today at the age of 69. Details have begun to surface regarding the cause of his death.

TMZ reports that Rhodes fell in his home in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday morning and he was transported to a nearby hospital.

“Officials tell us … emergency personnel responded to Dusty’s home in Orlando, FL at 5:56 AM Wednesday morning after getting a call reporting a 69-year-old male had taken a fall.”

Rhodes suffered “numerous complications” due to the fall, which ultimately proved fatal.

Wrestling Observer editor Dave Meltzer also reported on Rhodes having a fall, adding that his kidneys shut down and he became dehydrated.

Fans & Wrestlers Tweet Condolences & Stories About Dusty Rhodes #MMBWWE #ThankYouDream

Many have taken to Twitter to leave comments about the passing of WWE Hall of Famer The American Dream Dusty Rhodes. Below are a continuous feed of mentions. 


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Saddened to hear the passing of Dusty Rhodes. Legend, teacher, mentor, friend...Love you Dream #BookinAintEasyKid pic.twitter.com/ZxlGSgKB8J

— Triple H (@TripleH) June 11, 2015

Dusty Rhodes vs Ric Flair NWA World Championship [Video] #ThankYouDream #MMBWWE

WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes Has Passed Away #MMBWWE

WWE and the wrestling fans around the world are deeply saddened that Virgil Runnels, aka “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes — WWE Hall of Famer, three-time NWA Champion and one of the most captivating and charismatic figures in sports entertainment history — passed away today at the age of 69.

Runnels became a hero to fans around the world thanks to his work ethic, his impassioned interviews and his indomitable spirit. Moreover, Runnels was a dedicated father to WWE Superstars Goldust (Dustin Runnels) and Stardust (Cody Runnels), a caring husband and a creative visionary who helped shape the landscape of WWE long after his in-ring career had ended.

WWE extends its sincerest condolences to Runnels’ family, friends and colleagues.

New Information Regarding WWE Network Show 'Legends House'

New information has come out regarding the upcoming "WWE Legends House" reality show that will feature various wrestling legends living under one roof.