Former NWA/WCW/WWE wrestler Virgil Runnels, better known as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes passed away Thursday at the age of 69.
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WWE is deeply saddened that Virgil Runnels, aka “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, passed away today at age 69. pic.twitter.com/MDfxIAbxwN
— WWE (@WWE) June 11, 2015
Over his career, Rhodes was arguably the best on the mic and one of the most charismatic professional wrestlers in history. He was a 2007 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee, NWA World Champion, NWA World Tag Team Champion, United States Champion and NWA Television Champion.
Check out one of his most notorious promos ever above.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Runnels' family and loved ones.
