NYU 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 From WWE.com: WWE has elected not to offer a new contract of Dustin Runnels, aka Goldust, after his current contract expires in mid-January of 2004. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Papacita 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Unfortunately, I'm not surprised. They really didn't know what to do with Dustin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tawren 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 This pisses me off so much. WHY? The hell? You keep Mark Henry but fire Goldust? The hell is wrong with them? This is a disturbingly stupid idea. I can just see it: "Well, what we have here is a popular guy with a good moveset, lots of charisma, size, and he has the unique ability to appear anywhere from the opener to the main event and not look out of place. Let's get rid of him and book an exciting Mark Henry vs John Heiderwhateverthefuck match!" Morons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Dustin seems perfect for TNA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JMA Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Well, they basically killed his Goldust character. He'd work well in TNA. He'll certainly get a much bigger push. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Meh, he wasn't doing much anyway even with the Torret syndrome gimmick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack Malibu 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 He'd get a big push, but fans won't be into plain ol' Dustin Rhodes. The sensationalistic nature of Goldust is what got him over huge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 I thought Bob Barron would be here sooner...lessee, uhhhhh....Regal's being let go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JMA Report post Posted November 21, 2003 He'd get a big push, but fans won't be into plain ol' Dustin Rhodes. The sensationalistic nature of Goldust is what got him over huge. They killed the Goldust character by making him a comedy act. The only reason people liked it was because there was NOTHING else entertaining on RAW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack Malibu 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 He'd get a big push, but fans won't be into plain ol' Dustin Rhodes. The sensationalistic nature of Goldust is what got him over huge. They killed the Goldust character by making him a comedy act. The only reason people liked it was because there was NOTHING else entertaining on RAW. Right, but what I'm saying is that an ordinary Dustin Rhodes, free from the gimmick in TNA, will not be anywhere as popular or hated as he was when he was Goldust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vyce 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Dustin probably will come out of this okay, as it is likely NWA will hire him (I don't see why they wouldn't) and give him a decent push, but this is rather distressing news, if for no other reason than the WWE (surprise, surprise) really failed to realize the potential for him. A little under a year ago, Dustin & Booker T were (arguably) two of the most over guys on RAW, but jobbing them out to the heatless team of Regal & Storm as well as Dustin's subsequent treatment pretty killed the usefulness of the Goldust character. Yet another failed opportunity for the WWE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Psycho Diablo 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 This pisses me off so much. WHY? The hell? You keep Mark Henry but fire Goldust? The hell is wrong with them? This is a disturbingly stupid idea. I can just see it: "Well, what we have here is a popular guy with a good moveset, lots of charisma, size, and he has the unique ability to appear anywhere from the opener to the main event and not look out of place. Let's get rid of him and book an exciting Mark Henry vs John Heiderwhateverthefuck match!" Morons. They have to keep Mark Henry. He's got a very long-term, high money contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Randy Orton fears Goldust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Blazenwing 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 I find it funny that just a few months ago in an interview, Goldust stated that he culd see himself becoming World Heavyweight Champion. My guess is Trips wanted to nip this problem in the bud before it actually got to that point (and knowing WWE, odds are it never would) Other than that... BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Goldust was awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Dustin Runnels Used to be really Good with Booker T. It is a real Shame. Damn you "injuries"! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 They have to keep Mark Henry. He's got a very long-term, high money contract. Never stopped them from getting out of other contracts. Remember that certain someone who had a 20 year contract? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 They have to keep Mark Henry. He's got a very long-term, high money contract. Never stopped them from getting out of other contracts. Remember that certain someone who had a 20 year contract? The Big Show? I'm kidding.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Psycho Diablo 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 They have to keep Mark Henry. He's got a very long-term, high money contract. Never stopped them from getting out of other contracts. Remember that certain someone who had a 20 year contract? I'd answer that..but you know how "that situation" turns into a huge argument around here. Besides, it just dosen't work that way with some guys. There's no "Well, you could go to WCW..which will pay you more.." now. Once it's locked in, they're stuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anakin Flair 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 So.... why is it that Billy Gunn, Kevin Nash, and a host of other get fat contracts year after year, but the one guy who had a hell of a run w/ Booker and who really stepped up his game gets dropped? Who books this crap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Winter Of My Discontent Report post Posted November 21, 2003 I've always liked Goldust. 'tis a shame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Psycho Diablo 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 So.... why is it that Billy Gunn, Kevin Nash, and a host of other get fat contracts year after year, but the one guy who had a hell of a run w/ Booker and who really stepped up his game gets dropped? Who books this crap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest webmasterofwrestlegame Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Sod whether they were right to release him or not, but a shocking lack of ethics here annoucing that a guy will be leaving the company in the near future. I would expect an announcement when he left, and if I were Goldust I would be insulted a message like that would be posted at wwe.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RollingSambos Report post Posted November 21, 2003 You can bet your ass that Mark Henry will be history in 2006. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Dustin Runnels Used to be really Good with Booker T. It is a real Shame. Damn you "injuries"! If Goldust was on THG he would still have a job? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 The WWE could fire anyone they wanted to - it's just a matter of "do this" "oh, you don't?" "ok... you broke the contract" oooor "piss in this cup", but they're probably worried about a race lawsuit if they fire Henry... that, and Vince is (more than likely) a Henry mark (given his "legitimate" strength and size). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anakin Flair 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 So.... why is it that Billy Gunn, Kevin Nash, and a host of other get fat contracts year after year, but the one guy who had a hell of a run w/ Booker and who really stepped up his game gets dropped? Who books this crap? oh yeah. I forgot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2003 After all this time of Goldust doing just about, if not everything, that WWE asked of them this is how they repay him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest John Dub Report post Posted November 22, 2003 Golddust really impressed me. I couldn't care less about his return when it was announced at the Rumble, but the following PPV (No Way Out) He brought the house down with RVD on the only watchable match of the show. He had an interesting character and, although not the best wrestler on RAW, far from the worst. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jobber of the Week 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2003 Right, but what I'm saying is that an ordinary Dustin Rhodes, free from the gimmick in TNA, will not be anywhere as popular or hated as he was when he was Goldust. If TNA's crowd were marks, this would be true. But I don't think there's anyone at TNA shows who DOESN'T know what the current angles are going on in the WWE, and a good deal of them read the dirt sheets too. He's a big guy with a moveset that's better than Genericism By Kevin Nash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest StevieNightHeat Report post Posted November 22, 2003 Wow, I never thought this would happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
