Goldust / Dustin Rhodes

Known as: Dustin Rhodes, Goldust, Black Reign, Goldustin, Dusty Rhodes Jr., Seven, Dustin Runnels, The Artist Formerly Known as Goldust
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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.

Currently, he is a member of the team of The Sons of Texas (with Marshall von Erich and Ross von Erich).

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)
    • Dustin Rhodes (July 1, 2006 - August 11, 2007)
    • Goldust (January 29, 2006 - August 25, 2007)
    • Goldustin (October 14, 2006 - June 22, 2007)
    • Dusty Rhodes Jr. (September 1, 2006 - September 3, 2006)
    • Dustin Rhodes (February 3, 2004 - January 28, 2006)
    • Dusty Rhodes Jr. (February 27, 2004 - April 10, 2004)
    • 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 1, 1997 - April 26, 1998)
    • Goldust (August 29, 1995 - November 30, 1997)
    • Dustin Rhodes (September 13, 1988 - August 28, 1995)
    • Dusty Rhodes Jr. (March 25, 1989 - June 8, 1990)
  • Born April 11, 1969 (age 56)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited 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; Lonestar; The American Nightmare

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (September 13, 1988 - Present)
    • Coach (April 20, 2019 - Present)
    • Producer (July 11, 2011 - May 6, 2012)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWApril 20, 2019Present
    PromotionRing of HonorROHJuly 25, 2024Present
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw July 19, 2016March 28, 2019
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWESeptember 9, 2013July 18, 2016
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJuly 14, 2012September 27, 2013
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEAugust 29, 2011May 6, 2012
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw April 27, 2010August 28, 2011
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown March 3, 2010April 26, 2010
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand ECW June 29, 2009March 2, 2010
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw October 26, 2008June 28, 2009
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAJune 15, 2007July 30, 2008
    PromotionWorld Wrestling CouncilWWCSeptember 1, 2006July 13, 2007
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight January 28, 2007February 18, 2007
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw January 29, 2006June 14, 2006
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEOctober 31, 2005January 28, 2006
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAFebruary 4, 2004April 24, 2005
    PromotionHUSTLEHUSTLEMarch 7, 2004March 7, 2004
    PromotionPro Wrestling ZERO-ONEZERO ONEFebruary 27, 2004March 5, 2004
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw March 25, 2002December 1, 2003
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFDecember 1, 2001March 24, 2002
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWSeptember 27, 1999March 26, 2001
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFAugust 29, 1995June 5, 1999
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWFebruary 1, 1991March 19, 1995
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJuly 15, 1990January 19, 1991
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight March 25, 1989June 8, 1990
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWAJuly 3, 1989April 1, 1990
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCW, National Wrestling AllianceNWADecember 10, 1988February 24, 1989

  • Images History

    Jan 2025
    Jan 2025
    Feb 2023
    Feb 2023
    Apr 2019
    Apr 2019
    Jan 2018
    Jan 2018
    Sep 2017
    Sep 2017
    May 2017
    May 2017
    Jan 2013
    Jan 2013
    Apr 2011
    Apr 2011
    Oct 2008
    Oct 2008
    Aug 2007
    Aug 2007
    Jul 2006
    Jul 2006
    Oct 2005
    Oct 2005
    Feb 2004
    Feb 2004
    Jan 2002
    Jan 2002
    Nov 1999
    Nov 1999
    Sep 1999
    Sep 1999
    Jun 1999
    Jun 1999
    Sep 1998
    Sep 1998
    May 1998
    May 1998
    Dec 1997
    Dec 1997
    Mar 1996
    Mar 1996
    Aug 1995
    Aug 1995
    Sep 1988
    Sep 1988

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceShowed mentorship to Cedric Alexander during a tag match on RawJanuary 1, 2018Present
    TweenerReceived help from Finn Bálor, but denied him in the process. Goldust competed as "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes at Starrcade during this time periodSeptember 11, 2017December 31, 2017
    HeelAttacked R-Truth before a match against Luke Gallows and Karl AndersonMay 15, 2017September 10, 2017
    FaceGot attacked by Stardust, with Goldust intending to avenge the legacy of his fatherFebruary 16, 2016May 14, 2017
    Heel(Alongside Stardust) attacked the Usos after a match out of frustrationAugust 25, 2014February 15, 2016
    FaceReturned to WWE, under a more heroic version of his Goldust characterOctober 26, 2008August 24, 2014
    HeelAligned with Jonathan Coachman, assisting him and Vader to take out BatistaOctober 31, 2005October 25, 2008
    FaceFormed a humorous tag team with Booker T, appearing in numerous comedic skitsMarch 25, 2002October 30, 2005
    HeelSet his sights on Rob Van Dam, attacking him on RawFebruary 11, 2002March 24, 2002
    FaceAssisted his father Dusty in a feud against Ric FlairJanuary 29, 2001February 10, 2002
    HeelRefused to cooperate with his Survivor Series teammatesNovember 9, 1997January 28, 2001
    FaceBecame a fan favorite after Hunter Hearst Helmsley began flirting with his valet, MarlenaJanuary 6, 1997November 8, 1997
    HeelBegan portraying the character of Goldust, a suggestive and androgynous movie star persona.August 29, 1995January 5, 1997
    FaceSeptember 13, 1988August 28, 1995

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    AEW InjuredKnee replacement surgeryAugust 1, 2025Present
    AEW Mid CardMay 25, 2019July 31, 2025
    AEW InactiveContract signingApril 20, 2019May 24, 2019
    RAW InjuredSurgery on both kneesJune 17, 2018March 28, 2019
    RAW Low CardFebruary 26, 2015June 16, 2018
    WWE Mid CardSeptember 9, 2013February 25, 2015
    WWE InactiveTransition to producer workJuly 11, 2011May 5, 2012
    RAW InjuredShoulder injuryDecember 7, 2010July 10, 2011
    RAW Low CardMarch 3, 2010December 6, 2010
    ECW Mid CardAugust 13, 2009March 2, 2010
    ECW Low CardOctober 26, 2008August 12, 2009
    TNA InactiveContract expiringApril 25, 2008July 30, 2008
    TNA Mid CardJuly 15, 2007April 24, 2008
    RAW Low CardJanuary 29, 2006June 14, 2006
    WWE InactiveIndies/Taken off televisionNovember 2, 2005January 28, 2006
    WWE Mid CardOctober 31, 2005November 1, 2005
    TNA Mid CardDecember 17, 2004April 24, 2005
    TNA InactiveIndies/Japanese circuitFebruary 19, 2004December 16, 2004
    TNA Upper CardFebruary 4, 2004February 18, 2004
    RAW InactiveContract expiringSeptember 16, 2003December 1, 2003
    RAW Mid CardJanuary 20, 2002September 15, 2003
    WWE InactiveContract signing/vignettesDecember 1, 2001January 19, 2002
    WCW Mid CardJanuary 29, 2001March 26, 2001
    WCW InactiveKayfabe firingApril 17, 2000January 28, 2001
    WCW Low CardNovember 8, 1999April 16, 2000
    WCW InactiveDebut vignettes for SevenSeptember 27, 1999November 7, 1999
    WWE Low CardJanuary 18, 1999June 5, 1999
    WWE Mid CardSeptember 23, 1996January 17, 1999
    WWE Upper CardAugust 19, 1996September 22, 1996
    WWE Mid CardOctober 22, 1995August 18, 1996
    WWE InactiveHouse shows/vignettesAugust 29, 1995October 21, 1995
    WCW Mid CardJuly 14, 1991March 19, 1995
    WCW Low CardFebruary 1, 1991July 13, 1991
    WWE Low CardSeptember 21, 1990January 19, 1991
    WWE InactiveHouse show wrestler onlyJuly 15, 1990September 20, 1990
    WCW Low CardDecember 10, 1988February 24, 1989

  • 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)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Natural" by Michael Rukus - Single (April 20, 2019 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Gold-Lust" by Jim Johnston - Single (March 31, 1998 - March 28, 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

Teams & Relations

Goldust Games Appearances (24)

WWE Main Series (11/25)

Goldust
WWE 2K19
Goldust
WWE 2K18
Goldust
WWE 2K17
Goldust
WWE 2K16
Goldust
WWE 2K15
Goldust
WWE '13
Goldust
WWE '12
Goldust
SVR 2011
Goldust
SVR 2010
Goldust
Here Comes The Pain
Goldust
Shut Your Mouth

Other Games (13)

Dustin Rhodes
AEW Fight Forever
Goldust
Universe
Goldust
Mayhem
Goldust '99
Champions
Goldust
SuperCard
Goldust
Raw 2
Goldust
WrestleMania XIX
Goldust
With Authority
Goldust
Attitude
Goldust
War Zone
Goldust
In your house
Dustin Rhodes
WCW SuperBrawl
Dustin Rhodes
WCW Main Event

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