Well, it was an abomination of a ladder match. I don't think he even climbed it.
At the time he was feuding with a group that consisted of leader Erik Watts, Brian Lawler and David Flair...over a replica NWA World Title that Flair was using as a weapon. Dusty said the belt was being used wrong. So, a ladder match between Rhodes and Lawler was set up. I think it ended with a ref bump, then Lawler grabbing the belt...then Nikita Koloff came out and helped out Dusty, handing him the belt as the referee came to.