Austin, Rock, Punk & Many Others Pay Tribute To Dusty Rhodes

— The Sporting News spoke with Tully Blanchard, Chris Jericho, Ted DiBiase and more to get their thoughts on Rhodes’ death. You can see the full article at the link.

— The wrestling world continues to mourn yesterday’s passing of Dusty Rhodes. Here are some more reactions from wrestling stars on social media:

Dracula and Dream. Rest in power. pic.twitter.com/nYMVDN9DQF

— Coach (@CMPunk) June 12, 2015

#RIPDustyRhodes THE most inspirational symbol in our industry. #SonOfAPlumber #AmericanDream #WWELegend

— John Cena (@JohnCena) June 11, 2015

Today the world lost an outlaw, but heaven gained one hell of a soldier. I love you Dusty

— Bray Wyatt (@WWEBrayWyatt) June 11, 2015

One of my all time heroes and one the all time greats has passed away. American Dream #DustyRhodes I will never forget you. #Legend

— Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) June 11, 2015

I'm in complete shock hearing about Dusty Rhodes. A hero of mine growing up & a bigger hero after we became friends. Thoughts & prayers RIP

— Christian (@Christian4Peeps) June 11, 2015

Absolutely slayed by the passing of Dusty Rhodes… Mentor. Friend. Hero… Where to start? Thoughts with his boys & family. #RIPDream

— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) June 11, 2015

My children just called with the news that @WWEDustyRhodes had passed away. I'm crushed. He was a one-of-a-kind talent with an amazing mind.

— Mick Foley (@realmickfoley) June 11, 2015

My heart goes out to @StardustWWE @Goldust, and all those who loved Dusty Rhodes. I wish I had one more chance to hug him and thank him.

— Mick Foley (@realmickfoley) June 11, 2015

Can't believe you're gone dusty. You were a mentor and an inspiration to me and many. Always believed in the underdog, my hero. RIP

— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) June 11, 2015

I pray for the strength of @Goldust and @StardustWWE in this hard time. Cody and Dustin, I loved your old man and I love you both! #DREAM

— Brian G. James (@WWERoadDogg) June 11, 2015

Saddened at the loss of Dusty. An innovator, teacher, and legend. My thoughts are with his family.

— Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) June 11, 2015

Virgil "Dusty" Pop to us, passed yesterday of natural causes following a brief illness. His last moments were filled with love and surrounded by his family.

A photo posted by Eden WWE (@realedenwwe) on Jun 12, 2015 at 9:06am PDT

I first met Dusty Rhodes at 5yrs old when me and my family were spending time with him and his family on their ranch. This man would become not only a great inspiration and mentor to me, but more importantly inspire and entertain wrestling fans around the world by becoming one of the greatest of all time. Dusty's epically entertaining "Bionic elbow" was my inspiration to create "The most electrifying move in sports entertainment – The People's Elbow". This Heavyweight World Champion personified the blue collar fighting spirit and his influence on the wrestling business is invaluable. I'll be forever grateful for the tremendous influence he's had on me and my career in our beloved squared circle. Miss and love you Dusty.. RIP brother. #HardTimesDaddy #SonOfAPlumber #BadDudeInTheGame #TheAmericanDream

A photo posted by therock (@therock) on Jun 11, 2015 at 4:55pm PDT

WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper spoke with TMZ about Dusty Rhodes following his passing, remembering a story about Rhodes smuggling a donkey into a twelfth floor apartment in Minnesota:

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