Dustin Rhodes (2005) Shoot Interview

Dustin talked in GREAT detail about the “flight from hell” and he broke down and cried it got so emotional on some topics! This is one shoot you can’t pass up!!! This is just some of what was discussed: When Vince bought WCW what did you think would happen with your career Why do you think WCW failed Who was most responsible for WCW failing Did your father give you any advice How involved with your father were you in Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling Why do you think it didn’t succeed What were your career plans at that time How were you contacted about returning to the WWE You returned to the Royal Rumble, how had the locker room and the atmosphere changed since the last time you were there? Were you treated as a guy that was just there for one night or were you treated well When you came back that night you were in much better shape than you were in WCW. What did you do to get in that kind of shape? Did you have a mentality that this was your make or break opportunity Was there any discussion between you and your ex wife before you returned Did Vince give you any rules or ultimatums involving your ex-wife When you came back for the Rumble, was that just a one night deal or were you signed for along term deal at that point How soon after the Rumble were you contacted about a return What was your attitude going in Were you surprised in that did you ever see yourself going back to the WWE after you had left the first time How different was it in dealing with Johnny Ace than Jim Ross How was Triple H any different Was his influence more noticeable What were the politics like this time around Were you surprised that Curt Hennig got signed too Whos idea was it to program you with Rob Van Dam Did you feel there was a styles clash there Thoughts on RVD Is he overly dangerous Thoughts on your run with the Hardcore Title Was it any different this time around for you with scripted promos, etc How did Vince change if at all What kind of daily interaction did you have with your ex-wife Who did you ride with How surprised were you to see Eric Bischoff working there Thoughts on your brief angle with the NWO How did Kevin Nash change in the WWE as compared to WCW if at all Memories of matches with X Pac How hard was it to battle staying clean on the road Were the boys supportive Thoughts on Steve Austin Memories of the Raw match in which Kevin Nash tore his quad Is Kevin still a draw today? Speaking of Kevin, he said a few months back about your father Thoughts in the Torch “”We’re doing rural wrestling and we’re on Fox Sports Net. We’re in the 27 largest metropolitan areas and that’s it. We should be doing urban wrestling. We’re doing rural. Dusty sits in the back of a pick-up truck with hay bails. Hey, Dusty, quick clue. A little something from me to you. Become Fat Joe, have a couple of black bi—es, and be in an Escalade. then we’ll do a number (a high rating). What the f–‘s going on? I’m 46 years old and I’m the hippest guy in the room. What the f— is that?”…thoughts? Thoughts on the Rock Who’s idea was it to team you up with Booker T How friendly were you with Booker beforehand Thoughts on the Undertaker Thoughts on Bubba Dudley Thoughts on working with Chris Jericho Were you upset that you and Booker got squashed by 3 Minute Warning Memories of the Las Vegas Showgirl match with William Regal It seems like at this time you were on tv every week but with no direction as far as a distinct feud, etc. Is that accurate and if so how frustrating was it? How approachable were the writers Thoughts on Christian Why do you think DDP never worked out in the WWE Was it special for you when you got the tag straps with everything you had gone through in your career or was it just another day at work How competitive was it for spots within the locker room at this time Whos idea was it to come up with the torrents gimmick Thoughts on your mini program with Evolution Do you think Randy Orton and Batista are the future of the WWE Did you know Randy or Rock growing up All of the sudden you and Booker are back on top beating Flair and Triple H before Wrestlemania. Did Triple H push for this feud or how did the feud come about Who’s idea was it for the skits with you, Test, and Stacy….Did you write them at all When did you realize the torrents gimmick was taking off Was there anything they suggested to you to do that you refused or vice versa How did you find out that Howard Stern was a fan of your gimmick Why do you think your appearance wasn’t promoted on WWE TV Thoughts/memories doing the show Thoughts/memories of the angle with Lance Storm Do you think Hunter puts himself over too much at the benefit of the company Do you think Hunter like your father used to back in the day gets too much of the blame How did you injure your elbow Since you are now in the middle of your comeback, did you put added pressure on yourself to come back early Did anyone from the office pressure you to come back early Was it hard to avoid or limit your use of pain pills at this time What happened on the plane ride from hell Do you think you deserved to be punished Do you think others were wrongly punished and if so who Do you think for politics or there place on the card that others should have been equally punished who werent and if so, who? Is the lawsuit settled? Are you embarrassed about the incident Do you think it was blown out of proportion Was it hard mentally to adjust to coming from top of the world to crashing back down again Did you contemplate retirement Was the door left open for you to return Do you think if JR was in Johnny Ace’s position you would have been kept Do you think you could fit into the current WWE product today Would you like to go back to the WWE Do you have to work or are you financially set Rib and road stories Favorite guys to work and fav matches in WWE Least fav guys to work and least fav matches in WWE Thoughts on the Internet and Newsletters How would you rate yourself as worker Thoughts on the indys When you came into TNA was there any heat on you since you were the booker’s son What were your initial thoughts upon coming into TNA Thoughts on teaming with Giant Silva Memories of teaming with your Father at the Hustle show in Japan Thoughts on doing Steve Corino’s World-1 shows Are you surprised they weren’t as successful Thoughts on your series with Raven Thoughts on Chris Candido Thoughts on Kid Kash Memories of your match at Wrestlereunion with Kevin Sullivan & Abdullah & CM Punk Thoughts on CM Punk Thoughts on America’s Most Wanted Whos idea was it to team you with Cassidy Reilly Do you think your father took unnecessary heat for Phi Delta Slam Do you think your father had a fair chance to succeed Thoughts on Scott D’Amore Thoughts on Terry Taylor Thoughts on Bob and Dixie Carter How do you think TNA will fair on Spike Thoughts on the current lack of kayfabe Who do you enjoy watching today Thoughts on the Jarretts In Jerry Jarrett’s book he basically calls Vince Russo a fraud, do you agree? Can a good television writer write good wrestling Can the southern style of wrestling still get over today Were you supportive of your father putting so much about your relationship with him in his book Do you think Ultimate Fighting will take away some wrestling’s audience What happened recently when you were arrested on domestic abuse Does it bother you when stuff like that winds up in newsletters and the internet Who did you enjoy wrestling most in TNA? Who did you enjoy wrestling least in TNA? How do you think your father will do on a booking team in the WWE? What did you think of ECW One Night Stand Would a WCW One Night Stand work? Good ribs and road stories What did you think of the X Division in TNA Why did your tenure in TNA come to and end How did you find out you were being let go What do you think of Ric Flair still wrestling regularly, do you think its time to step aside? Why were you able to make it where as someone like a David Flair or David Sammartino didn’t? Do you want to write a book Do you think that by the WWE pushing more of the guys who are pushed on physique only like a Chris Masters, and Heidenreich while some very good wrestlers were let go recently will hurt them in the long run Could you have the cut in a Tough Enough Did you ever feel pressured to take steroids At what point in your career did you think you made it Are you prepared for life after wrestling Is there anyone you didn’t get a chance to work with that you wished you would have When is it right and when is it wrong to get color Can a newsletter or an internet reporter objectively critique a match Are you surprised at your father’s longevity in the business Would you like to induct him into the WWE Hall of Fame Are you surprised that Bret Hart came back to a DVD with the WWE Can you make the adjustment to going back to work on the indys