Career Highlights

In The Beginning (Japan & Florida): Dustin Runnels/Rhodes is the son of "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes. Spring 1989: Dustin Rhodes toured the Orient for Giant Baba's All Japan Pro Wrestling. April 17, 1989: Dustin Rhodes teamed with Tom Zenk to defeat Isao Takagi & John Tenta in Karasuyama, Japan. May 9, 1989: Dustin Rhodes & Mike Graham beat Southern Force (Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers) for the FCW/PWF Tag Team titles. May 23, 1989: Dustin Rhodes defeated Al Perez to win the FCW (Florida Championship Wrestling) title. World Championship Wrestling (WCW): Wrestlewar 1991: Dustin Rhodes defeated Buddy Landell. Superbrawl I: Dustin Rhodes defeated Terrance Taylor. Great American Bash 1991: The Young Pistol & Dustin Rhodes defeated The Freebirds & Badstreet. Halloween Havoc 1991: Dustin Rhodes vs Steve Austin ended in a fifteen minute time limit draw. November 19, 1991: Dustin Rhodes & Ricky Steamboat beat The Enforcers (Arn Anderson & Larry Zbyszko) for the Tag Team titles. Starrcade 1991: Dustin Rhodes & Richard Morton defeated El Gigante and Larry Zbyszko. January 4, 1992: Dustin & Dusty Rhodes defeated Masa Saito & Kim Duk at the Egg Dome in Tokyo. Superbrawl II: Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes defeated Steve Austin & Larry Zbyszko. Wrestlewar 1992: Sting/Rhodes/Windham/Nikit/Steamboat beat The Dangerous Alliance (Austin/Zbyszko/Anderson/Rude/Eaton). Beach Blast 1992: Dustin Rhodes & Barry Windham & Nikita Koloff beat Bobby Eaton & Steve Austin & Arn Anderson. Great American Bash 1992: Dustin Rhodes & Barry Windham beat Steve Austin & Rick Rude. September 21, 1992: Dustin Rhodes & Barry Windham defeated Terry Gordy & Steve Williams to win the Tag Team titles. January 11, 1993: Dustin Rhodes defeated Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat for the United States title in Atlanta, GA. ~~~The US title was held up after a controversial double pin situation involving Dustin Rhodes and Rick Rude. August 30, 1993: Dustin Rhodes defeated Rick Rude in a rematch to recapture the United States title. Fall Brawl 1993: Sting & Shockmaster & Davey Boy Smith & Rhodes beat Vader & Sid Vicious & Harlem Heat (WAR GAMES). Halloween Havoc 1993: Dustin Rhodes defeated Steve Austin in New Orleans, LA. Battlebowl 1993: Dustin Rhodes & King Kong defeated Awesome Kong & The Equalizer. Superbrawl IV: Sting & Brian Pillman & Dustin Rhodes defeated Paul Orndorff & Steve Austin, & Rick Rude (THUNDERDOME). Slamboree 1994: Dustin Rhodes beat Bunkhouse Buck in a "Bullrope" match in Philadelphia, PA. Fall Brawl 1994: Dusty & Dustin Rhodes & Nasty Boys beat Robert Parker & Terry Funk & Buck & Arn Anderson (WAR GAMES). Halloween Havoc 1994: Dustin Rhodes defeated Arn Anderson in Detroit, MI.. Uncensored 1995: Dustin Rhodes defeated The Blacktop Bully in a "King of the Road" match. ~~~This match took place in the back of flatbed truck that was caged in while speeding down the highway. ~~~Dustin & Barry Darsow (Blacktop Bully) disobeyed WCW policy and bled during the match and got fired! World Wrestling Federation (WWF) - Goldust: Dustin Rhodes resurfaced in the WWF with a completely new gimmick that would push the envelope. ~~~The WWF considered giving Dustin Rhodes a "Gunslinger" gimmick before they came up with something different --- "Goldust". ~~~The Goldust gimmick was introduced through a series of vignettes featuring the flamboyant heel movie fanatic. ~~~Goldust would use quotes from famous moves and relate them to WWF storylines and hype his eventual arrival. ~~~Goldust eventually debuted with a valet named Marlena (who was Dustin's real life wife Terri Runnels who had previously played Alexandra York in WCW. October 30, 1995 - Monday Night RAW: Goldust w/Marlena (debut) defeated Savio Vega. January 8, 1996 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena defeated Aldo Montoya. January 22, 1996 - RAW: Bret "The Hitman" Hart defeated Goldust w/Marlena by Submission. Royal Rumble 1996: Goldust w/Marlena defeated Razor Ramon to win the Intercontinental title. March 18, 1996 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena defeated Fatu. April 15, 1996 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena fought Savio Vega to a No Contest and the IC Title was held up. April 22, 1996 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena defeated Savio Vega to win the vacant Intercontinental Title. May 26, 1996--In Your House 8: Goldust defeated The Undertaker in a Casket match with help from Mankind. May 27, 1996 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena fought The Ultimate Warrior to a No Contest. May 1996: The Intercontinental title was declared vacant following a controversial finish against Savio Vega. April 1, 1996 - RAW: Goldust defeated Savio Vega in their rematch to reclaim the Intercontinental championship. June 17, 1996 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena defeated Jake "The Snake" Roberts. July 1, 1996 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena defeated Marc Mero. July 22, 1996 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena defeated Barry Horowitz. August 5, 1996 - RAW: Goldust participated in an 11-Man Battle Royal won by Ahmed Johnson. August 19, 1996 - RAW: Goldust defeated Sid and Steve Austin and Savio Vega in a "Sudden Death Battle Royal". September 6, 1996 - RAW: Shawn Michaels defeated Goldust w/Marlena. November 4, 1996 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena vs The Stalker (Barry Windham) ended in a No Contest. December 9, 1996 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena defeated Bart Gunn. December 30, 1996 - RAW: Jerry "The King" Lawler defeated Goldust w/Marlena by Count-out. January 13, 1997 - RAW: Hunter Hearst Helmsley & Jerry Lawler defeated Marc Mero & Goldust w/Marlena by DQ. February 3, 1997 - RAW: Crush defeated Goldust w/Marlena. February 24, 1997 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena defeated Savio Vega by Disqualification. March 10, 1997 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena defeated Tim McNeedy. March 31, 1997 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena defeated Hunter Hearst Helmsley w/Chyna by Disqualification. April 14, 1997 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena defeated The Sultan w/The Iron Sheik by Disqualification. April 28, 1997 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena defeated Hunter Hearst Helmsley w/Chyna by Disqualification. May 19, 1997 - RAW: Rockabilly defeated Goldust w/Marlena by Disqualification. May 26, 1997 - RAW: Jerry "The King" Lawler defeated Goldust w/Marlena. June 2, 1997 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena defeated Hunter Hearst Helmsley w/Chyna. June 9, 1997 - RAW: Davey Boy Smith defeated Goldust w/Marlena by DQ to retain the European title. June 16, 1997 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena defeated Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. June 23, 1997 - RAW: Owen Hart defeated Goldust w/Marlena and Triple H w/Chyna in a 3-WAY to retain the IC Title. July 7, 1997 - RAW: Bret "The Hitman" Hart defeated Goldust w/Marlena. July 21, 1997 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena defeated Farooq by Disqualification. July 28, 1997 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena vs Rockabilly ended in a No Contest. August 3, 1997--Summerslam: Goldust defeated Brian Pillman. August 25, 1997 - RAW: Goldust w/Marlena defeated Salvatore Sincere. September 7, 1997--Ground Zero: Brian Pillman defeated Goldust and won the services of Marlena for 30 days. September 8, 1997 - RAW: Owen Hart defeated Goldust w/Marlena by Disqualification. September 29, 1997 - RAW: Goldust defeated The Sultan. October 13, 1997 - RAW: Goldust defeated Savio Vega. October 27, 1997 - RAW: Hunter Hearst Helmsley w/Chyna defeated Goldust. November 17, 1997 - RAW: Goldust vs Vader ended a No Contest. ~~~Goldust showed something about himself with like a spilt personaility. World Wrestling Federation - Goldust (Even freakier): Goldust became involved with the deranged Luna and turned up the heat on his already controversial gimmick. January 5, 1998 - RAW: Flash Funk defeated TAFKA Goldust w/Luna by Disqualification. January 12, 1998 - RAW: Big Van Vader defeated Goldust w/Luna by Disqualification. ~~~Later that night, Mankind vs TAFKA Goldust w/Luna ended in a No Contest. January 26, 1998 - RAW: Big Van Vader defeated TAFKA Goldust w/Luna. ~~~Owen Hart defeated TAFKA Goldust w/Luna (subb for HHH) to win the European title! February 9, 1998 - RAW: Headbanger Thrasher defeated TAFKA Goldust w/Luna. February 23, 1998 - RAW: Bradshaw defeated TAFKA Goldust w/Luna. TAFKA Goldust & Luna began a feud with Marc Mero & Sable, which led to a match at WrestleMania 14. March 9, 1998 - RAW: Marc Mero w/Sable defeated TAFKA Goldust w/Luna by Disqualification. March 29, 1998--WrestleMania 14: Marc Mero & Sable defeated TAFKA Goldust & Luna Vachon. April 20, 1998 - RAW: TAFKA Goldust w/Luna vs Bradshaw ended in a No Contest. April 27, 1998 - RAW: Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated TAFKA Goldust w/Luna by Disqualification. May 4, 1998 - RAW: TAFKA Goldust defeated Kane by Count-out. World Wrestling Federation - The Preacher: May 11, 1998 - RAW: Dustin Rhodes burned his Goldust outfit, and started wrestling under his real name. Dustin Runnels turned his attention to Val Venis, who Terri had claimed impregnated her. May, 18, 1998 - RAW: Dude Love (Mick Foley) defeated Dustin Runnels. June 8, 1998 - RAW: Dustin Runnels vs Val Venis ended a No Contest. June 15, 1998 - RAW: Dustin Runnels defeated Marc Mero. June 22, 1998 - RAW: X-Pac defeated Dustin Runnels. July 6, 1998 - RAW: Val Venis defeated Dustin Runnels by Disqualification. August 9, 1998 - HeAT: Bradshaw defeated Dustin Runnels. August 30, 1998 - HeAT: Gangrel defeated Dustin Runnels. At this time, Dustin started preaching about "the return" referring to "Goldust". World Wrestling Federation - The Return of Goldust: Dustin Runnels revised the Goldust gimmick in time for the Judgement Day PPV, and avenged the Venis defeat. October 18, 1998 - Judgment Day: Goldust defeated Val Venis. November 2, 1998 - RAW: Goldust fought "Real Man' Man" Steven Regal to a No Contest. November 9, 1998 - RAW: Goldust defeated Jeff Jarrett w/Debra by DQ when Jarrett smashed a guitar on Goldusts' head. November 16, 1998 - RAW: Steve Blackman & Goldust defeated Jeff Jarrett w/Debra & Blue Blazer by Disqualification. November 23, 1998 - RAW: Goldust vs Marc Mero ended in a No Contest. ~~~ Goldust got attacked by Jeff Jarrett. November 30, 1998 - RAW: Goldust defeated Jeff Jarrett w/Debra by DQ when The Blue Blazer attacked Goldust. December 7, 1998 - RAW: Goldust defeated Owen Hart. December 13, 1998 - Rock Bottom: Jeff Jarrett defeated Goldust but Commissioner Shawn Michaels reversed the decision. ~~~As a result, Debra had to strip, but The Blue Blazer (Owen Hart) ran down and rescued her. December 14, 1998 - RAW: Goldust defeated The Blue Blazer (Owen Hart) by DQ Jeff Jarrett attacked Goldust. December 28, 1998 - RAW: Goldust & Steve Blackman defeated Owen Hart & Jeff Jarrett w/Debra. January 4, 1999 - RAW: Goldust defeated Mark Henry by Disqualification. January 17, 1999 - HeAT: The Godfather defeated Goldust. January 18, 1999 - RAW: Al Snow defeated Goldust. January 25, 1999 - RAW: Billy Gunn defeated Goldust. February 1, 1999 - RAW: Goldust defeated Bluedust (The Blue Meanie). February 13, 1999 - RAW: Gillberg (Duane Gill) defeated Goldust. World Wrestling Federation - Goldust Trio: February 14, 1999 - St Valentines Day Massacre: Goldust defeated Bluedust (The Blue Meanie). February 22, 1999 - RAW: Goldust (w/Bluedust & Ryan Shamrock) defeated IC Champion Val Venis in a Non-title match. March 1, 1999 - RAW: Val Venis defeated Goldust w/Bluedust and Ken Shamrock w/Ryan Shamrock by Count-Out. ~~~Ken Shamrock and Goldust fought over Ryan Shamrock until both were counted out of the match. Goldust would form an alliance with Bluedust and Ryan Shamrock, who began fighting for Goldust attention. March 7, 1999 - RAW: Goldust & Ken Shamrock w/Bluedust & Ryan Shamrock defeated Val Venis & Billy Gunn. ~~~Ken Shamrock beat on Goldust and Bluedust in the end while his sister Ryan Shamrock was crying. March 8, 1999 - RAW: Ken Shamrock w/Ryan Shamrock defeated Goldust w/Bluedust. March 22, 1999 - RAW: Goldust vs Kane ended in a No Contest. March 28, 1999--Wrestlemania 15: Roaddog beat Goldust & Ken Shamrock & Val Venis in a 4-WAY to retain the IC title! March 29, 1999--RAW: Goldust defeated The Roaddog to win his 3rd Intercontinental title. April 5, 1999 - RAW: Goldust vs The Godfather ended in a No Contest and retained the IC Title. April 12, 1999: The Godfather defeated Goldust for the Intercontinental title. May 23, 1999 - HeAT: The Hardy Boyz(Matt & Jeff) w/Michael Hayes defeated Goldust & The Blue Meanie. Dustin Runnels requested his WWF release, and divorced Terri; By the end of 1999, he resurfaced in WCW. World Championship Wrestling - SEVEN: Dustin Rhodes arrived in WCW using the name "Seven", which was a combination of the Undertaker & Goldust. ~~~The gimmick was quickly dropped, and Dustin Rhodes quietly disappeared from television. ~~~Dustin Rhodes actually came out during his debut, and ripped the costume off and refused to do it (storyline). Madison Carter wrote: Under his "Seven" gimmick you have "The gimmick was quickly dropped, and Dustin Rhodes quietly disappeared from television" - That's not quite accurate. He stayed on for a while after dropping the Seven gimmick, as he, Chris Benoit and someone else I can't remember at the moment began an angle where they stood up against the Powers That Be (Russo's gimmick at the time) and the PTB's lackeys. Independent Circuit: Dustin Rhodes started accepting independent bookings during his time away from World Championship Wrestling. World Championship Wrestling: January 29, 2001 - Nitro: Dustin Rhodes returned to WCW, refusing to join Ric Flair's "elite" team. ~~~Ric Flair called out Road Warrior Animal to attack Dustin Rhodes, which brought out "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes! February 12, 2001 - Nitro: Dustin Rhodes defeated Rick Steiner to be reinstated into World Champion Wrestling. February 26, 2001 - Nitro: Jeff Jarrett defeated Dustin Rhodes. February 14, 2001 - Thunder: Jeff Jarrett & Rick Steiner defeated DDP & Dustin Rhodes. March 14, 2001 - Thunder: Jeff Jarrett & Rick Steiner defeated DDP & Dustin Rhodes. March 18, 2001 - Greed: Dusty Rhodes & Dustin Rhodes defeated Ric Flair & Jeff Jarrett. March 21, 2001 - Thunder: Jeff Jarrett & Scott Steiner defeated Dustin Rhodes in a handicap match. World Wrestling Federation - Goldust returns!: January 20, 2002 - Royal Rumble: Dustin Rhodes (as Goldust) returned for "one night only" participating in the Royal Rumble. ~~~Goldust entered second and put on an impressive performance | enough to be offered a contract to return full time! ~~~Goldust appeared in several vignettes in the weeks following the Royal Rumble hyping his television return. Dustin Rhodes continued to wrestle for his father's TWA (Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling). January 26, 2002--Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling: Dustin Rhodes defeated Scotty Riggs to win TCW Heavyweight title. ~~~After the match; Dustin Rhodes vacated the TCW Heavyweight title and announced that he (Goldust) is retunning to WWE. February 2, 2002--TCW: Dusty & Dustin Rhodes & Ron Studd beat Scotty Riggs & Fake Goldust & Jason Sugarman (TLC match). February 7, 2002--Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling: Dustin Rhodes defeated Steve Corino. February 28, 2002 - Smackdown!: Maven defeated Goldust to retain the Hardcore title but Maven was injured during the match. ~~~Goldust later used the 24/7 rule to defeat Maven while he was getting medical attention to win the Hardcore title! May 27, 2002 - RAW: Goldust petitioned to become a member of the nWo -- then defeated Crash Holly. June 3, 2002 - RAW: XPac defeated Goldust in a King of the Ring Qualifying match. June 10, 2002 - RAW: Goldust warned Booker T about Shawn Michaels & the new World order. ~~~Later in the night, Shawn Michaels superkicked Booker T out of the group! Goldust & Booker became friends after this. World Wrestling Entertainment - Goldust & Booker T: July 8, 2002 - RAW: Nash & XPac & Big Show & Benoit & Guerrero beat Booker & Goldust & Bubba & Spike & Rob Van Dam. ~~~Shawn Michaels interfered, superkicking Booker T, allowing Big Show to chokeslam Booker for the win! ~~~During the conclusion of the match, Kevin Nash tore his quad putting himself BACK on the injured list. August 12, 2002 - RAW: The UnAmericans & Triple H defeated The Rock & Undertaker & Booker & Goldust in a 8-Man tag match. August 19, 2002 - RAW: The UnAmericans defeated The Undertaker, Booker T & Goldust in a six-man tag match. August 25, 2002 - Summerslam: Lance Storm & Christian defeated Booker T & Goldust to retain the tag titles. September 9, 2002 - RAW: Booker T & Goldust vs William Regal & Test ended in a NO CONTEST. September 22, 2002 - Unforgiven: Kane & Booker T & Goldust & Bubba Dudley defeated The UnAmericans. September 23, 2002 - RAW: Chris Jericho defeated Goldust to retain the Intercontinental Title. ~~~Later in the night, Booker T and Goldust are destroyed by Three Minute Warning (Rosey & Jamal). October 7, 2002 - RAW Roulette: William Regal defeated Goldust in a "Las Vegas Showgirl" match when Regal uses Brass Knux. October 18, 2002: Goldust had a trapezoid muscle strain and was held out of action Monday on RAW but has seen a doctor. October 20, 2002 - No Mercy: Chris Jericho & Christian defeated Booker T & Goldust to retain the Tag Team titles. October 21, 2002 - RAW: Christian & Y2J & Victoria beat Booker & Goldust & Trish Stratus (Trish tapped out to Walls of Jericho). November 11, 2002 - RAW: Steven Richards & Test defeated The Hurricane & Goldust -- Test boots Richards after the match! November 17, 2002 - Survivor Series: William Regal & Lance Storm defeated Goldust & Hurricane (Taped for HEAT). November 25, 2002 - RAW: Goldust defeated Rico. December 9, 2002 - RAW: Lance Storm & William Regal defeated Booker T & Goldust. ~~~After the match, Goldust feels like he's let Booker down too many times and wants to be replaced | Booker convinces him to stay. December 15, 2002 - Armageddon: Booker T & Goldust defeated Jericho/Chistian, Storm/Regal & Dudleyz to win the Tag team titles! December 16, 2002 - RAW: Christian defeated Goldust using the ropes for leverage. December 18, 2002: Dustin Rhodes gets married to his girlfriend of a year and a half. December 23, 2002 - RAW: Booker/Goldust defeated Jericho/Christian capped off with Goldust pinning Jericho! January 6, 2003 - RAW: William Regal & Lance Storm defeated Booker T & Goldust to win the World Tag Team titles!! January 20, 2003 - RAW: Booker T & Goldust defeated Three Minute Warning w/Rico. Febuary 3, 2003 - RAW: William Regal & Lance Storm defeated Booker T & Goldust (They agree to go their separate ways). ~~~Afterwards, Goldust is attacked by Randy Orton & Batista and thrown into an electrical box, shocking him unconscious!! World Wrestling Entertainment - Goldust: Febuary 24, 2003 - RAW: Goldust gives a strange interview acting very odd, implying that he has some neurological issues. March 17, 2003 - RAW: Triple H defeats Goldust in a "non-title" match after Randy Orton intefered from the crowd! March 24, 2003 - RAW: Booker T & Goldust defeat Triple H & Ric Flair 6 days before Wrestlemania 19! March 31, 2003 - RAW: Test almost gets caught cheating, then Goldust tries to cover but spazes out and rats on Test to Stacy. April 7, 2003 - RAW: Goldust tries to make up for last week, but spazes out again, making things worse for Test! May 26, 2003 - RAW: Goldust defeats Intercontinental Champion Christian in a non-title match. August 4, 2003 - RAW: Goldust takes Lance Storm under his wing to teach him how to be "Charismatic" and "Not Boring". September 11, 2003: Goldust has a severly injured elbow and will be out of action for two months, but will remain on TV. September 15, 2003 - RAW: Rodney Mack & Mark Henry defeated Goldust & Lance Storm. December 2003: Dustin Rhodes recieves his "early" released from the WWE (expires in January) so that he can take indy bookings. Indy Circuit & NWA: Total Nonstop Action: February 4, 2004 - NWA^TNA: Jeff Jarrett defeated Dustin Rhodes (debut) to retain the NWA World Heavyweight title! February 18, 2004 - NWA^TNA: Dustin Rhodes & El Leon defeated The Red-shirts (Legend & Kevin Northcutt). ~~~After the match, Dustin Rhodes was attacked by the Naturals (Chase Stevens & Andy Douglas). March 7, 2004 - Z1 Hustle-2: Shinjiro Otani & Satoshi Kojima defeated Dusty Rhodes & Dusty Rhodes Jr. March 30, 2004: Ric Flair, Dustin Rhodes, Scott Hall & WWE are all being sued for sexual harassment after the Plane Trip From Hell. April 8, 2004 - PWWorld-1: Dusty Rhodes Jr defeated Justin Credible. April 9, 2004 - PWWorld-1: Dusty Rhodes Jr. defeated Mana. April 10, 2004 - PWWorld-1: Steve Corino defeated Dusty Rhodes Jr. July 24, 2004--FIP: Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes defeated Cuban Assassin & Ryze. NWA: Total Nonstop Action: December 17, 2004 - TNA Impact: Dustin Rhodes defeated Johnny Swinger (Absolutly Horrible Match). December 31, 2004 - TNA Impact: Dustin Rhodes defeated Marco Cordova w/Kid Kash. January 7, 2005 - TNA Impact: Dustin Rhodes & Jeff Hardy defeated Kid Kash & Dallas. January 14, 2005 - TNA Impact: Dustin Rhodes defeated Chris Candido. January 16, 2005 - TNA Final Resolution: Dustin Rhodes defeated Kid Kash. January 21, 2005 - TNA Impact: Raven defeated Cassidy O'Reilly and continued the attack until Dustin Rhodes made the save! January 28, 2005 - TNA Impact: The Naturals (Chase Stevens & Andy Douglas) defeated Cassidy O'Reilly & Dustin Rhodes. January 29, 2005 - WrestleReunion: Dusty&Dustin Rhodes & Mike Graham w/Harley Race b Kevin Sullivan & Abdullah & CM Punk. February 4, 2005 - TNA Impact: Dustin Rhodes says that he is taking Cassidy Riley under his wing. February 11, 2005 - TNA Impact: America's Most Wanted & Dustin Rhodes defeated Raven & Kid Kash & Lance Hoyt. February 13, 2005 - TNA Against All Odds: Raven defeated Dustin Rhodes. February 25, 2005 - TNA Impact: Petey Williams & Eric Young & Bobby Rude defeated Dustin Rhodes & America's Most Wanted. March 4, 2005 - TNA Impact: Dustin Rhodes defeated "Showtime" Eric Young w/Scott D'Amore. March 13, 2005 - TNA Destination X: Dustin Rhodes defeated Raven in a Bullrope match. March 18, 2005 - TNA Impact: Dustin Rhodes America's Most Wanted defeated The Naturals & Chris Candido. April 8, 2005 - TNA Impact: Dustin Rhodes & Cassidy Riley defeated Lex Lovett & David Young. April 24, 2005 - TNA Lockdown: Dustin Rhodes defeated Bobby Rude w/Scott D'Amore in a "2/3 Falls Blindfold Cage Match". Indy Circuit & WWE: April 25, 2005: Dustin Runnels was was arrested on a domestic abuse charge involving his girlfriend. August 12, 2005--Coastal Championship Wrestling: Phi Delta Slam defeated Dusty & Dustin Rhodes when Big Tilly pinned Dusty. August 13, 2005--CCW: Dusty & Dustin Rhodes w/Cody Rhodes beat Phi Delta Slam (Brother Bruno & Big Tilly w/Smoothy Cain). October 31, 2005 - RAW: The Coach brought in Goldust and they challenged any Smackdown! wrestler for Taboo Tuesday. ~~~Batista came down and fought with The Coach & Goldust until Big Van Vader came down and destroyed Batista! November 1, 2005 - Taboo Tuesday: Batista defeated Jonathan Coachman w/Goldust & Big Van Vader in a Street Fight! ~~~Fans Chose The Stipulation Of Match: 1) Verbal Debate, 2) Arm Wrestling, or 3) Street Fight (91%). November 6, 2005--Iron Ring Wrestling: Jeff Tankersly w/Dustin Rhodes defeated David Flair w/JJ Dillon to win the IRW title. ~~~(As a result of that match) "Lonestar" Dustin Rhodes defeated J.J. Dillon in a "5 Minute Stipulation" match. November 19, 2005--Tribute to Starrcade: Dustin Rhodes vs Terry Funk ended in a No Contest with Mick Foley as referee. December 6, 2005--ACW - King of Florida: Dustin Rhodes defeated Ralph Mosca in a No-DQ match to retain the ACW title. World Wrestling Entertainment - The Return of Goldust: January 29, 2006 - Royal Rumble: Goldust (surprise!) entered at #29 but was later eliminated by Rob Van Dam. January 30, 2006 - RAW: Shelton Benjamin w/Shelton Benjamin's Mama defeated Goldust. February 6, 2006 - RAW: Goldust defeated Lance Cade in a match taped for HEAT. February 13, 2006 - RAW: Goldust defeated Trevor Murdoch in a match taped for HEAT. February 20, 2006 - RAW: Goldust defeated Trevor Murdoch again in a match taped for HEAT. March 3, 2006--Memphis Wrestling: Jerry Lawler defeated Goldust after hitting him with a steel chain. March 6, 2006 - RAW: Goldust defeated Rob Conway in a match taped for HEAT. March 13, 2006 - RAW: Edge w/Lita defeated Goldust. March 27, 2006 - RAW: Goldust defeated Gene Snitsky in a match taped for HEAT. April 3, 2006 - RAW: Gene Snitsky & Goldust defeated Colt Cabana & Brad James on HEAT. April 10, 2006 - RAW: Lance Cade defeated Goldust with help from Trevor Murdoch in a match taped for HEAT. April 24, 2006 - RAW: Goldust & Gene Snitsky defeated Eric Swartz & Andrew Simmons on HEAT. April 30, 2006 - Backlash: Goldust defeated Rob Conway in a Pre-show match. May 1, 2006 - RAW: The Spirit Squad (Mikey & Johnny & Nicky) defeated The Odd Squad (Goldust & Snitsky & Eugene). May 8, 2006 - RAW: Trevor Murdoch defeated Goldust in a match taped for HEAT. May 15, 2006 - RAW: The Spirit Squad (Johnny & Nicky) defeated Goldust & Gene Snitsky to retain the Tag Team titles. May 22, 2006 - RAW: Gene Snitsky arranged to meet a Vegas show-girl he met on the Internet but it turned out to be Goldust! May 29, 2006 - RAW: Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch defeated Goldust & Gene Snitsky (taped for HEAT). June 5, 2006 - RAW: The Spirit Squad (Johnny & Nicky) beat Goldust & Snitsky to retain the Tag Team titles (on HEAT). June 14, 2006: Goldust was released from his WWE contract after no showing an appearance which made WWE angry. On The Road Again: July 1, 2006--Pro Wrestling World 1: Dustin Rhodes defeated Tully Blanchard in the main event. September 23, 2006--Canadian Independent Wrestling Alliance: Dustin Rhodes defeated Michael Von Payton. October 14, 2006--1 Pro Wrestling: Gold Dustin (Dustin Rhodes) defeated Curry Man (Christopher Daniels). October 17, 2006--Twins Wrestling Entertainment: Goldust (Dustin Rhodes) defeated Sinn. October 20, 2006--Coastal Championship Wrestling: Bobby Hopkins Jr. & Dustin Rhodes defeated Phi Delta Slam. October 21, 2006--Coastal Championship Wrestling: Bruno Sassi vs Goldust (Dustin Rhodes) ended in a Double DQ. December 9, 2006--Coastal Championship Wrestling: Dustin Rhodes & Kip James defeated Phi Delta Slam in Florida . February 15, 2007--All Japan Pro Wrestling Pro Wrestling: Dustin Rhodes (debut) identified himself as Gold Dustin. ~~~He interfered in a match which involved The Great Muta resulting in a brawl between The Great Muta & Gold Dustin. February 17, 2007--All Japan Pro Wrestling: The Great Muta & Yoshihiro Tajiri defeated Gold Dustin & Jinsei Shinzaki. February 24, 2007--Coastal Championship Wrestling: Dustin Rhodes & Kahagas defeated Phi Delta Slam by DQ. March 2, 2007--Hermie Sadler's UWF: Dustin Rhodes defeated Steve Corino in Gainesville, Georgia . March 31, 2007 - Hall of Fame: Dusty Rhodes was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by his two sons Dustin & Cody Runnels. April 7, 2007--Coastal Championship Wrestling: Dustin Rhodes defeated Bruno Sassi in Coral Springs, Florida. April 21, 2007--UWF: Scott Steiner defeated Dustin Rhodes & Maven (Maven had to wear one of April Hunter's bikinis). April 22, 2007--United Wrestling Federation: Steve Corino defeated Dustin Rhodes in Colonial Heights, Virginia. May 9, 2007--Christian Wrestling Alliance: Timber defeated Goldust (Dustin Rhodes) in Columbia, South Carolina. May 11, 2007--United Wrestling Federation: David Flair w/Daffney defeated Dustin Rhodes in Charlotte, North Carolina. May 12, 2007--United Wrestling Federation: Dustin Rhodes defeated Bobby Houston and Damian Wayne in a 3-WAY match. May 27, 2007--Bad News Allen Tribute Show: Ravenous Randy Myres defeated T-Bone (sub for Dustin Rhodes who no-showed). ~~~Ravenous Randy called Dustin's cell phone and left a message featuring the crowd booing with severe disapproval. June 8, 2007--United Wrestling Federation: Dustin Rhodes defeated Steve Corino in a Bullrope match. June 9, 2007--Coastal Championship Wrestling: Dustin Rhodes defeated Super Destroyer in Coral Springs, Florida. June 13, 2007--Coliseum Championship Wrestling: Goldust defeated Chris Chance in Columbia, South Carolina. June 22, 2007--United Wrestling Federation: Goldust defeated Adam "Test" Martin in Waynesboro, Virginia. Total Nonstop Action: "Black Reign" Dustin Rhodes vs. "Wildcat" Chris Harris. July 15, 2007 - TNA Victory Road: Christian Cage defeated "Wildcat" Chris Harris after interference from Dustin Rhodes. July 19, 2007 - TNA iMPACT: James Storm & Christian Cage w/Tomko defeated Rhino & Chris Harris in a revenge match. ~~~Dustin Rhodes showed up and whacked Chris Harris with a steel chair causing him to lose yet another match. July 26, 2007 - TNA iMPACT: Dustin Rhodes had an emotional break-down talking about showing a new side of his personality. August 3, 2007--United Wrestling Federation: "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner defeated Dustin Rhodes. August 4, 2007--United Wrestling Federation: Sabu beat Dustin Rhodes and Steve Corino in a 3-WAY Monsters Ball match. August 9, 2007--CWA: Dustin Rhodes defeated Timber in Columbia, South Carolina. August 11, 2007---NWA Legends Show: Dustin Rhodes defeated Tully Blanchard (w/Baby Doll & Joe Blanchard & J.J. Dillon). August 12, 2007 - TNA Hard Justice: Chris Harris defeated "Black Reign" Dustin Rhodes by DQ when Rhodes destroyed Harris. ~~~Black Reign handcuffed Chris Harris to the ropes and viciously stabbed him in the head with a long spike and a small blade. August 25, 2007 National Wrestling Superstars: Goldust (Dustin Rhodes) & The Patriot defeated Antonio Thomas & Danny Doring. September 9, 2007 - TNA No Surrender: "Wildcat" Chris Harris defeated "Black Reign" Dustin Rhodes in a bloody grudge match. September 13, 2007 - TNA iMPACT: "Black Reign" Dustin Rhodes defeated Shark Boy in a squash match. September 21, 2007--United Wrestling Federation: JBL picked TNA's LAX to be on his team for a 2-ring War Games Cage match. ~~~~~~~~~Team Slaughter (Dustin Rhodes & Scott Steiner & Rick Steiner & Kirby Mack & T.J. Mack w/Sgt. Slaughter). ~~~~~~~~~defeated Team JBL (Steve Corino & C.W. Anderson & LAX -Homicide & Hernandez- & Elix Skipper w/JBL) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Sgt. Slaughter made JBL quit with the Cobra Clutch submission (Earl Hebner was the referee). September 22, 2007--United Wrestling Federation: D-Lo Brown & a local football coach defeated Abyss & Dustin Rhodes. September 29, 2007--Coastal Championship Wrestling: Dustin Rhodes defeated Dok Rivers in Coral Springs, Florida. Total Nonstop Action: Black Reign (and Rellik) vs. Abyss & Rhino: October 4, 2007 - TNA iMPACT: "The War Machine" Rhino defeated Black Reign" Dustin Rhodes w/Misty The Rat. October 11, 2007 - TNA iMPACT: Black Reign & Raven defeated Rhino & Abyss in a Monster's Ball Preview No-DQ match. October 14, 2007 - TNA Bound For Glory: Abyss defeated Raven and Rhino and Black Reign in a 4-WAY Monster's Ball Match. October 18, 2007 - TNA iMPACT: Black Reign attacked Abyss and put his head in a bag with the deseased Misty The Rat. October 25, 2007 - TNA iMPACT: Black Reign attacked Abyss and put his head in a vice and cut him with Darkness Falls! November 8, 2007 - TNA iMPACT: Black Reign attacked Abyss and they brawled backstage and had to be separated by officials. November 11, 2007 - TNA Genesis: Abyss defeated Black Reign w/Father James Mitchell in a "Shop of Horrors" match. ~~~After the match, Abyss unlocked a box and a new monster (Rellik) popped up and spewed mist in Abyss' face. ~~~Black Reign & Rellik beat up Abyss, pushed him inside the box, and pushed him off the stage to the floor. November 15, 2007 - TNA iMPACT: Abyss defeated Black Reign and Rellik in a triple threat match. ~~~~~~~~Black Reign & Rellik attacked Abyss after the match until Rhino made the big save. November 29, 2007 - TNA iMPACT: Rhino defeated Rellik (Black Reign attacked Rhino until Abyss made the save!). December 2, 2007 - TNA Turning Point: Abyss & Raven (sub for Rhino) beat Black Reign & Rellik in a Match of 10,000 Tacks! December 6, 2007 - TNA iMPACT: LAX (Homicide & Hernandez) defeated Black Reign (Dustin Rhodes) & Rellik. Total Nonstop Action: Black Reign vs. Kaz: December 13, 2007 - TNA iMPACT: Kaz defeated Rellik (Black Reign attacked Kaz and put his head in a bag with Misty the Rat!). ~~~LATER: Dustin Rhodes (out of character) said "Black Reign" was tormenting him all his life (Kaz attacked Rhodes backstage!). December 14, 2007--Coastal Championship Wrestling: Dustin Rhodes defeated Gangrel by DQ in Coral Springs, Florida. December 20, 2007 - TNA iMPACT: Rellik beat Black Reign and Abyss and Shark Boy in a 4-WAY Silent Night Bloody Night match. December 27, 2007 - TNA iMPACT: Dustin Rhodes called out Kaz to explain why he attacked him two weeks ago backstage. ~~~They ended up brawling through the crowd, where Kaz jumped off the balcony onto Dustin Rhodes and TNA security. January 3, 2008 - TNA iMPACT: Black Reign participated in a TNA Heavyweight Gauntlet Match (won by Christian Cage). January 6, 2008 - TNA Final Resolution: Kaz defeated Black Reign (Dustin Rhodes) and took Misty The Rat after the match. January 17, 2008 - TNA iMPACT: Crystal Louthan took Dustin Rhodes into Black Reign's workship and he started freaking out. ~~~Black Reign later checked Kaz's rat cage looking for Misty but it was empty so Black Reign went berzerk pounding on Kaz. February 7, 2008 - TNA iMPACT: Kaz defeated Black Reign (Dustin Rhodes) in a Capture the Rat (Misty) match. ~~~Kaz won the match, but Black Reign whacked him with the Darkness Falls afterwards and took Misty backstage with him. February 8, 2008--Coastal Championship Wrestling: Dustin Rhodes beat Dok Rivers in a Bullrope match in Coral Springs, Florida. Total Nonstop Action: Black Reign & RelliK vs. Eric Young & Kaz: February 21, 2008 - TNA iMPACT: Kaz defeated RelliK (Black Reign attacked Kaz - Eric Young was too afraid to make the save!). February 28, 2008 - TNA iMPACT: Shark Boy & Curry Man defeated Black Reign & Rellik despite interference by Team 3-D & Kaz. ~~~Team 3-D, Devine, RelliK, & Reign attacked Shark Boy, Curry Man, & Kaz but Eric Young was too scared to go to the ring! March 6, 2008 - TNA iMPACT: RelliK & Black Reign participated in a Destination-X Battle Royal (Won by Curry Man). March 9, 2008 - TNA Destination-X: Eric Young (as SUPER ERIC) & Kaz defeated Rellik & Black Reign. March 13, 2008 - TNA iMPACT: RelliK & Black Reign defeated The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley). ~~~Super Eric hit the ring with no fear whatsoever and took out both Black Reign & RelliK with blissful confidence! March 20, 2008 - TNA iMPACT: Scott Steiner & Petey Williams beat Eric Young & Kaz after distraction from Black Reign & RelliK. March 22, 2008--Coastal Championship Wrestling: Dok Rivers defeated Dustin Rhodes in Coral Springs, Florida. April 3, 2008 - TNA iMPACT: Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley & LAX defeated Lance Hoyt & Jimmy Rave & Black Reign & RelliK. April 10, 2008 - TNA iMPACT: Super Eric defeated Black Reign (After the match; Reign & Rellik hand-cuffed Eric to the ropes). ~~~Kaz ran out but Jimmy Rave & Lance Hoyt helped the monsters until Super Eric broke free of the cuffs and cleaned house! April 13, 2008 - TNA Lockdown: Black Reign & RelliK participated the first ever Cuffed in the Cage match (won by SUPER ERIC!). April 24, 2008 - TNA iMPACT: Team 3-D (Ray & Devon) defeated Black Reign & RelliK in a Deuces Wild Qualifying match. July 2008: Dustin Rhodes was released from his Total Nonstop Action Wrestling contract, Dustin Rhodes announced later that the reason he left TNA was because he hated his Black Reign gimmick and missed being Goldust. Coastal Championship Wrestling: July 26, 2008--Coastal Championship Wrestling: Bruno Sassi & Dustin Rhodes defeated Dade County Collision. October 4, 2008--Coastal Championship Wrestling: Bruno Sassi defeated Dustin Rhodes in a Steel Cage match. World Wrestling Entertainment - Goldust is BACK! October 6, 2008--RAW: Jerry Lawler announced that fans could pick Santino Marella's opponent at Cyber Sunday on PPV. ~~~The choices were all former Intercontinental champions: 1) Rowdy Roddy Piper, 2) Goldust, or 3) the Honky Tonk Man! October 26, 2008 - Cyber Sunday: Santino Marella defeated [Honky Tonk Man] to retain the WWE Intercontinental Title. ~~~Fans Voted For Santino's Challenger: 1) Roddy Piper [34%], 2) Goldust [31%], or 3) The Honky Tonk Man [35%]. ~~~After the match, Goldust & Roddy Piper helped the Honky Tonk Man attack and humiliate the arrogant Santino Marella. ~~~~~~~Goldust & Roddy Piper got some shots in and Honky Tonk Man hit Santino Marella with the Shake, Rattle & Roll! October 27, 2008--RAW: Piper & Goldust blocked the exit so that Honky Tonk Man could smash a guitar over Santino's head! November 3, 2008--RAW: Goldust participated in some goofy in ring dancing started by Kung Funaki & Hornswoggle. November 24, 2008--RAW: Goldust defeated Santino Marella w/Beth Phoenix in a special challenge (made by Goldust). December 14, 2008--Armageddon: Goldust & Boogeyman appeared during a backstage comedy sketch with Santino Marella. December 18, 2008--Florida Championship Wrestling: Goldust defeated Mike Kruel. December 29, 2008--RAW: Goldust did a funny Holiday poem about Christmas presents that he plans to give to WWE Superstars. January 5, 2009--RAW: Goldust & Melina Perez defeated Santino Marella & Beth Phoenix in a Mixed Tag Team match. January 19, 2009--RAW: Goldust (Dustin Rhodes) tried to set Cody Rhodes straight but little brother Cody went all heel on him. January 25, 2009--Royal Rumble: Goldust entered the Royal Rumble at #17 before getting eliminated by brother Cody Rhodes. February 9, 2009--RAW: John Morrison defeated Goldust in a dark match. March 10, 2009--ECW on Sci-Fi: Goldust participated in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Battle Royal (won by Christian). April 13, 2009--RAW (Draft Special): Dolph Ziggler defeated Goldust in a dark match. April 27, 2009--RAW: Matt Hardy defeated Goldust after knocking him out with a shot from his cast! World Wrestling Entertainment - Goldust With Hornswoggle: May 14, 2009--WWE Superstars: The Big Show defeated Hornswoggle via DQ (Goldust made the save for Hornswoggle). May 18, 2009--RAW: Undisputed Tag Team champions Carlito & Primo Colon defeated THE Brian Kendrick & Goldust. ~~~After the match, Brian Kendrick threatened to attack Goldust until Hornswoggle came out and embarrassed The Kendrick! May 25, 2009--RAW: Goldust & Hornswoggle defeated Brian Kendrick & Festus (The Colons saved Festus after the match). June 4, 2009--WWE Superstars: Goldust & Hornswoggle defeated Brian Kendrick & Jamie Noble. June 8, 2009--RAW: Santino Marella & Goldust & Festus w/Hornswoggle beat Chavo Guerrero & Jamie Noble & Brian Kendrick. June 15, 2009--RAW "Three-For-All": The Miz was confronted by Goldust and Miz shot Horny in the crotch with a t-shirt gun! July 14, 2009--ECW on Sy-Fy: Zack Ryder defeated Goldust. July 21, 2009--ECW on Sy-Fy: Shelton Benjamin defeated Goldust. July 28, 2009--ECW on Sy-Fy: Sheamus defeated Goldust in a singles match. August 4, 2009--ECW on Sy-Fy: Sheamus defeated Goldust in a rematch (Goldust attacked Sheamus after the match). August 13, 2009--WWE Superstars: Goldust defeated Sheamus. August 18, 2009--ECW on Sy-Fy: Sheamus and Goldust appeared on the Abraham Washington Show to escalate their feud. August 25, 2009--ECW on Sy-Fy: "The Celtic Warrior" Sheamus vs. Goldust ended in a Double Countout. September 1, 2009--ECW on Sy-Fy: "The Celtic Warrior" Sheamus defeated Goldust in a grudge match. September 8, 2009--ECW on Sy-Fy: Shelton Benjamin & Sheamus defeated Goldust & Yoshi Tatsu in a tag team match. September 15, 2009--ECW on Sy-Fy: Goldust participated in a #1 Contenders Battle Royal (won by Zack Ryder). September 24, 2009--WWE Superstars: Goldust defeated William Regal by DQ after Ezekiel Jackson interfered. September 29, 2009--ECW on Sy-Fy: William Regal replaced Tiffany as General Manager because she was involved in a car accident. ~~~Christian & Tommy Dreamer & Goldust & Yoshi Tatsu beat William Regal & Vladimir Kozlov & Ezekiel Jackson & Zack Ryder. October 6, 2009--ECW on Sy-Fy: Vladimir Kozlov & Ezekiel Jackson defeated Tommy Dreamer & Goldust in a tag team match. October 13, 2009--ECW on Sy-Fy: Ezekiel Jackson beat Goldust - (Vladimir Kozlov congratulated Ezekiel and then panted Goldust!) October 22, 2009--WWE Superstars: Ezekiel Jackson & Vladimir Kozlov defeated Tommy Dreamer & Goldust. November 3, 2009--ECW on Sy-Fy: William Regal defeated Goldust. November 10, 2009--ECW on Sy-Fy: Goldust defeated Paul Burchill w/Katie Lea after distraction from The Hurricane. November 26, 2009--WWE Superstars: Vladimir Kozlov w/William Regal defeated Goldust. December 1, 2009--ECW on Sy-Fy: Goldust defeated William Regal (w/Vladimir Kozlov & Ezekiel Jackson). December 11, 2009--SmackDown!: Goldust defeated Kaval (Low Ki) in a dark match. December 14, 2009--Slammy Awards: Montel Vontavious Porter & Goldust presented the Slammy for "Diva of the Year". December 22, 2009--ECW on Sy-Fy: Vance Archer defeated Goldust in an ECW Homecoming Qualifying match. January 12, 2010--ECW on Sy-Fy: Trent Barreta w/Caylen Croft defeated Goldust. January 19, 2010--ECW on Sy-Fy: Trent Barreta & Caylen Croft defeated Yoshi Tatsu & Goldust. January 26, 2010--ECW on Sy-Fy: The Hurricane & Yoshi Tatsu & Goldust defeated Trent Barreta & Caylen Croft & Zack Ryder. February 2, 2010--ECW on Sy-Fy: Yoshi Tatsu w/Goldust defeated Trent Barreta w/Caylen Croft in a singles match. February 9, 2010--ECW on Sy-Fy: Yoshi Tatsu & Goldust defeated Caylen Croft & Trent Barreta in a #1 Contenders match. February 16, 2010--Final ECW: The Big Show & The Miz defeated Goldust & Yoshi Tatsu to retain the Unified Tag Team titles. World Wrestling Entertainment - Goldust on SmackDown!: March 4, 2010--WWE Superstars: World Heavyweight champion Chris Jericho defeated Goldust in a Non-title match. March 11, 2010--WWE Superstars: Goldust defeated Mike Knox. March 28, 2010--WrestleMania 26: Goldust participated in a dark match Battle Royal (won by Yoshi Tatsu). April 27, 2010: Goldust was drafted to the RAW brand during the WWE.com supplemental draft.