Dustin Rhodes Returns During AEW Dynamite

Dustin Rhodes surprised fans and peers alike by announcing that 2023 will be his last year in pro wrestling. The Natural returned to AEW in-ring competition during Dynamite this week.

Dustin Rhodes made his in-ring return during the Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royale on AEW’s flagship show this week. The Natural joined several other performers in their quest to win the $150,000 ring.

Dustin Rhodes hit Kip Sabian with a Canadian Destroyer during the multi-man elimination matchup as well, using the momentum to eliminate Sabian. Dustin Rhodes himself, however, was eliminated by The Butcher.

Dustin Rhodes announced during Great Lakes Championship Wrestling’s Blizzard Brawl event on December 3rd that 2023 will be the last year he will wrestle. He revealed he also doesn’t want to end up like Ric Flair in his retirement match.

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