Virgil Runnels
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Biography
Virgil Riley Runnels, Jr., better known as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, was an American professional wrestler, booker/writer, and trainer who most notably worked for the National Wrestling Alliance, NWA Championship Wrestling from Florida, Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP), and WWE. Rhodes is considered one of the greatest wrestlers and talkers in the history of professional wrestling. Rhodes was a three-time NWA World's Heavyweight Champion, and during his time in Jim Crockett Promotions' Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, later known as World Championship Wrestling (WCW), he was a NWA United States Heavyweight Champion, and multi-time NWA World Television, NWA Tag Team and NWA World 6-Man Tag Team Champion. He also won many regional championships, and is one of seven men inducted into each of the WWE, WCW, Professional Wrestling, and Wrestling Observer Newsletter Halls of Fame. His sons, Dustin and Cody, both pursued careers in professional wrestling, performing for WWE and AEW. Following his retirement from wrestling, he made occasional on-air appearances on WWE television and pay-per-views and worked as a backstage booker/writer and producer in WWE's NXT developmental territory. Billed as "the son of a plumber", Rhodes did not have a typical wrestler's physique; his character was that of the "common man", known for the personality exhibited in his interviews. WWE chairman Vince McMahon remarked that no wrestler "personified the essence of charisma quite like Dusty Rhodes".
Born: October 12, 1945
Place of Birth: Austin, Texas, USA
Known For
WCW War Games: WCW's Most Notorious Matches
WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes - the mind behind the mayhem - introduces some of the most famous War Games matches (featuring Ric Flair, Sting, the nWo, and more) and gives viewers a comprehensive look inside NWA/WCW s most innovative concept that revolutionized sports entertainment.
WCW Souled Out 1998
"Macho Man" Randy Savage takes on the Lex Luger. Bret "Hit Man" Hart faces Ric Flair. Kevin Nash faces The Giant. Chris Jericho battles Rey Mysterio. Plus, Booker T, The Steiner Brothers, and much more.
WCW Uncensored 1998
Hollywood Hogan and "Macho Man" Randy Savage collide inside a steel cage. Sting defends the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Scott Hall. Eddie Guerrero challenges Booker T for the Television Championship. Kevin Nash takes on The Giant. Dean Malenko looks to capture the WCW Cruiserweight Championship from Chris Jericho and more.
WCW WrestleWar 1991
The Four Horsemen battle Sting, Brian Pillman, and The Steiner Brothers in a WarGames Cage Match. The Fabulous Freebirds face Doom for the WCW World Tag Team Championship. Stan Hansen battles Big Van Vader. Lex Luger faces Danny Spivey. Plus, Dustin Rhodes and much more.
WWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American Bash
One of sports-entertainment's most patriotic traditions, The Great American Bash brought excitement to fans of the NWA and WCW for over a decade. It featured legends like Sting, "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, Hulk Hogan, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, the New World Order (nWo), the Road Warriors and more, competing for pride, honor and championship gold. This red, white and blue extravaganza always delivered the fireworks.
Macho Madness - The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection
“Macho Man” Randy Savage was one of the most controversial superstars in history of sports entertainment. His complicated relationship with Miss Elizabeth, his dramatic WWE championship tournament run at WrestleMania IV, the formation and explosive breakup of the MegaPowers with Hulk Hogan, his reign as the Macho King, and his shocking jump to WCW all made him a legend. Savage always brought a chaotic poetry to the ring. He’s widely considered one of the finest in-ring competitors of all time, and his interviews were always a sight to behold. For the first time ever, fans can relive the entire storied career in Macho Madness: The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection, a 3-DVD set that spans two decades of exciting and intense matchups.
WWE Unreleased: 1986-1995
Deep within the WWE archives lie matches never seen before by the WWE Universe. For the first time ever, the vault has been unlocked and WWE Home Video brings you WWE Unreleased Matches: 1985-1996! Hosted by the legendary Sean Mooney and Charly Caruso, these rarities feature a who’s who from the golden age of WWE. With matches featuring Ultimate Warrior, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, Demolition, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, and more, this collection is a treasure trove of hidden gems.
Randy Savage Unreleased: The Unseen Matches of The Macho Man
For the first time ever, never-before-released matches of “Macho Man” Randy Savage are being released from the vault for the WWE Universe’s viewing pleasure. Witness matchups against fellow WWE Hall of Famers, such as Yokozuna, Steve Austin, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, and so much more!
WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event
The phrase Saturday Night s Main Event means the biggest WWE Superstars of the 80s and 90s fighting memorable battles along with humorous and unique vignettes. For the first time ever, the greatest matches in the 18-year history of the event come to DVD with The Best of Saturday Night s Main Event. This 3-disc set includes more than 30 matches, as well as humorous vignettes, interviews, and Superstar recollections of what Saturday Night s Main Event meant to them.
Jeff Jarrett: King of the Mountain
Founder of TNA Wrestling, Jeff Jarrett has become a legend in pro wrestling both inside and outside of the ring. In this four disc set, TNA Home Video chronicles the life and story of Jeff Jarrett: King of the Mountain. See it all as Jeff begins his wrestling career, talks about starting TNA Wrestling and endures the hardship of losing his wife. This set includes a special bonus disc with rare unreleased matches from Jeff's early days.
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