The Sons of Texas
On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Goldust / Dustin Rhodes, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Dustin Patrick Runnels was born in Austin, Texas on April 11, 1969, and he is currently 56 years old.
He is currently a Wrestler and Coach, working for All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor under the ring name of Dustin Rhodes, and he is the reigning ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champion, holding the title for 386 days.
Currently, he is a member of the team of The Sons of Texas (with Sammy Guevara, Marshall von Erich and Ross von Erich), and he is one half of the ROH World Tag Team Champions, holding the title for 365 days.
Dustin Rhodes has won a total of 22 championships in major promotions during his career.
Goldust / Dustin Rhodes Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameDustin Patrick Runnels
- Ring Names
- Dustin Rhodes (April 20, 2019 - Present)
- Goldust (April 25, 2008 - April 19, 2019)
- Black Reign (August 12, 2007 - April 24, 2008)
- Goldust (January 29, 2006 - July 31, 2007)
- Dustin Rhodes (February 3, 2004 - January 28, 2006)
- Goldust (February 11, 2002 - February 2, 2004)
- Dustin Rhodes (December 6, 1999 - February 10, 2002)
- Seven (November 8, 1999 - December 5, 1999)
- Goldust (September 28, 1998 - May 25, 1999)
- Dustin Runnels (May 18, 1998 - September 27, 1998)
- Goldust (April 27, 1998 - May 17, 1998)
- The Artist Formerly Known as Goldust (December 13, 1997 - April 26, 1998)
- Goldust (August 29, 1995 - December 12, 1997)
- Dustin Rhodes (September 13, 1988 - August 28, 1995)
- Born April 11, 1969 (age 56)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceAustin, Texas
- Billed From
- Hollywood, California
- Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
- Weight
- 232 lbs (105 kg)
- NicknamesThe Natural; The Bizzarre One; The Prince of Perversion
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (September 13, 1988 - Present)
- Coach (April 20, 2019 - Present)
- Producer (July 11, 2011 - May 6, 2012)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
AEWApril 20, 2019 Present Promotion 
ROHJuly 25, 2024 Present Promotion 
WWEBrand
Raw
July 19, 2016 April 19, 2019 Promotion WWEJanuary 27, 2013 July 18, 2016 Promotion 
WWEAugust 29, 2011 May 6, 2012 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
April 27, 2010 August 28, 2011 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
February 17, 2010 April 26, 2010 Promotion WWEBrand
ECW
June 29, 2009 February 16, 2010 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
October 26, 2008 June 28, 2009 Promotion 
TNAJune 15, 2007 July 1, 2008 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
January 29, 2006 June 14, 2006 Promotion TNAFebruary 4, 2004 April 24, 2005 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
March 25, 2002 December 1, 2003 Promotion 
WWFDecember 1, 2001 March 24, 2002 Promotion 
WCWNovember 8, 1999 March 19, 2001 Promotion 
WWFAugust 29, 1995 May 25, 1999 Promotion 
WCWFebruary 1, 1991 March 19, 1995 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
March 25, 1989 June 8, 1990 Promotion 
USWAJuly 3, 1989 April 1, 1990 Promotion 
WWFApril 24, 1989 January 19, 1990 Promotion WCWDecember 10, 1988 February 24, 1989 -
Images History
Feb 2023
Apr 2019
May 2017
Jan 2013
Oct 2008
Aug 2007
Oct 2005
Jan 2004
Jan 2002
Jan 2000
Nov 1999
May 1999
Sep 1998May 1998Aug 1995
Sep 1988 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face September 11, 2017 Present Heel May 15, 2017 September 10, 2017 Face February 16, 2016 May 14, 2017 Heel August 25, 2014 February 15, 2016 Face November 3, 2008 August 24, 2014 Heel October 31, 2005 November 2, 2008 Face March 25, 2002 October 30, 2005 Heel February 11, 2002 March 24, 2002 Face February 11, 2001 February 10, 2002 Heel November 9, 1997 February 10, 2001 Face May 2, 1997 November 8, 1997 Heel August 29, 1995 May 1, 1997 Face September 13, 1988 August 28, 1995
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Finishers
- Final Cut - Swinging Vertical Suplex (October 26, 2008 - Present)
- Curtain Call/Lone Star State of Mind - Lifting Falling Inverted DDT/Hangman's Neckbreaker (August 29, 1995 - June 28, 2009)
- Blackout - Kneeling Facebuster (August 12, 2007 - July 1, 2008)
- Darkness Falls - Jumping Leg Lariat (August 12, 2007 - July 1, 2008)
- Shattered Dreams/Golden Globes - Running Low Blow kick to a cornered rope hung opponent (January 1, 1998 - June 14, 2006)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Natural" by Michael Rukus - Single (April 20, 2019 - Present)
- Theme Song"Gold-Lust" by Jim Johnston - Single (March 31, 1998 - April 19, 2019)
- Theme Song"Written in the Stars" ("Gold-Lust" Intro) by Jim Johnston - with Stardust - Team (June 16, 2014 - February 16, 2015)
- Theme Song"Gold and Smoke" by Jim Johnston - with Cody Rhodes - Team (October 6, 2013 - June 1, 2014)
- Theme Song"Black Reign" by Dale Oliver - Single (August 12, 2007 - July 1, 2008)
- Theme Song"The Natural" by D. Conort, M. Seitz & J. Papa - Single (February 1, 1991 - March 19, 2001)
- Theme Song"Goldust" by Jim Johnston - Single (March 1, 1996 - May 1, 1997)
- Theme Song"Golden" by Jim Johnston - Single (August 29, 1995 - February 28, 1996)
Titles & Accomplishments
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World Championship Wrestling
World Wrestling Entertainment
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x3 WWF Intercontinental Championship -
x1 World Tag Team Championship (with Booker T) -
x2 WWE Tag Team Championship (with Cody Rhodes) -
x7 WWF Hardcore Championship
All Elite Wrestling
Ring of Honor
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x1 ROH World Tag Team Championship (with Sammy Guevara) -
x1 ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (with Marshall von Erich & Ross von Erich)
World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
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x2 WCW World Tag Team Championship (1 with Ricky Steamboat, 1 with Barry Windham) -
x1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Barry Windham) -
x1 WCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (with Doink the Clown / Matt Borne & Tom Zenk)
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American Combat Wrestling
- 1 ACW Heavyweight Championship
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 1 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (with Mike Graham)
Coastal Championship Wrestling
- 1 CCW World Heavyweight Championship
Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling
- 1 TCW Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- 1997 WWF Slammy Award - Best Couple (with Marlena)
- 2010 WWE Slammy Award - Frequent Tweeter
- 2013 WWE Slammy Award - Tag Team of the Year (with Cody Rhodes)
- 2013 WWE Slammy Award - "You Still Got It!" (Best Superstar Return)
- PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (1991)
- PWI Comeback of the Year (2013)
- 11° in the PWI 500 (1996)
- WON Most Improved (1991)
- WON Rookie of the Year (1989)
x2 WCW United States Heavyweight Championship
x1 AEW TNT ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Sons of Texas - Sammy Guevara, Marshall von Erich, Ross von Erich (July 25, 2024 - Present)
- Naturally Limitless - Keith Lee (February 17, 2023 - November 4, 2023)
- The Nightmare Family - Aaron Solo, Arn Anderson, Austin Gunn, Baron Black, Billy Gunn, Brandi Rhodes, Brock Anderson, Cody Rhodes, Colten Gunn, Fuego Del Sol, KiLynn King, Lee Johnson, Nick Comoroto, QT Marshall, Red Velvet (May 25, 2020 - February 15, 2022)
- The Brotherhood - Cody Rhodes (May 25, 2020 - February 15, 2022)
- The Natural Nightmares - QT Marshall (February 26, 2020 - March 31, 2021)
- The Golden Truth - R-Truth / Ron Killings (January 7, 2016 - May 15, 2017)
- The Brotherhood / Gold and Stardust - Cody Rhodes (October 6, 2013 - February 16, 2015)
- Goldust & Snitsky - Gene Snitsky (April 3, 2006 - June 14, 2006)
- Booker T & Goldust - Booker T (March 25, 2002 - February 3, 2003)
- Steamboat & Rhodes - Ricky Steamboat (November 2, 1993 - August 16, 1994)
- Steamboat & Rhodes - Ricky Steamboat (November 19, 1991 - December 2, 1992)
- Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes - Barry Windham (January 21, 1992 - November 18, 1992)
- Managers
- Managed WrestlersAksana
