Cody Rhodes Reflects On Being Part of Dusty Rhodes’ Final Match

Cody Rhodes was part of his father Dusty’s final match, and he recently shared his memories of the six-man tag match. Dusty, Cody, and Dustin Rhodes (as Goldust) teamed up at an FCW event in 2010 to face Curt Hawkins, Caylen Croft, and Trent Baretta, the sole time Dusty shared the ring with both his kids in one match.

Cody was asked about his memories of the match in an appearance for ESPN. He noted that his dad was surprised by how Dustin went full ‘go get ’em’ in the match and that it was a moment he really values these days. You can see highlights below:

On His Memories of the Match:

“It was funny. Michelle McCool’s father is there. Because he was just a big Dusty fan, and they had a really great relationship. And I love that he came. It was like a luminary presence to see this moment with dad and this six-man tag. Maybe the only time we ever — yeah, this is probably the only six-man we ever did. What I remember that was funny was my dad was there to tell a story and have a good time… but Dustin was there to get like a full workout in and have an absolute 30-minute spectacle type match filled with high spots and action. So, he’s hitting the ropes so hard that you can hear them ping.

“And I remember my dad looked at me in the corner and just said, ‘Is he always like this?’ And I said, ‘Yeah, Dustin goes. He does not paint up for anything less than a full-blown go get ’em-type match.’ But it was really fun to see him watch Dustin, and then of course him and Dustin watch me.”

On Sharing the Ring With Dustin:

“You know, we’re apart in age, Dustin and I, 16 years. So, these moments we had together with Stardust and Goldust, and then of course Goldust with me, with Cody Rhodes, that that’s the most we’ve been able to be brothers. So, I really value these times. I didn’t know what I had, and now I do.”

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit ESPN with a h/t to 411mania.com for the transcription.