Dustin Rhodes Provides An Update On His Recovery Status; Reveals Potential Timeline For In-Ring Return

AEW veteran Dustin Rhodes has provided another update on his recovery status amid his absence from the squared circle.

The Natural underwent double-knee replacement surgery this past August and has since been providing regular updates on his recovery status to fans via social media.

Yesterday, a fan on X asked Dustin Rhodes for an update on his knees. The 56-year-old replied that while they still hurt, he is pushing hard and would probably be able to return to in-ring duties by March 2026.

“They still hurt a bit, especially in the mornings. I do have a good way to go. Remember, I am 56 and pushing hard; just takes time. Not young anymore. Prob March, I should be ready to ki*l everyone, lol. Maybe I am pushing hard, my man,” he wrote.

They still hurt a bit, especially in the mornings. I do have a good ways to go. Remember I am 56 and pushing hard, just takes time. Not young anymore. Prob March I should be ready to kill everyone lol. Maybe, I am pushing hard my man https://t.co/uAsiqcqtdR

— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) November 7, 2025

Before he was forced to step away from in-ring action, Dustin Rhodes was the reigning ROH World Tag Team Champion as well as the World Six-Man Tag Team Champion.

He also won the AEW TNT Championship at All In:Texas, defeating Daniel Garcia, Kyle Fletcher, and Sammy Guevara in a four-way match for the then-vacant title.

Rhodes ultimately dropped the title to Fletcher in a Chicago Street Fight on the July 31 edition of Collision.