Former WWE IC champion provides massive update on his return amid AEW absence: "Nothing will hold me back from this goal"

Dustin Rhodes is a former WWE star, currently signed to AEW [Image: WWE.com]
Dustin Rhodes is a former WWE star, currently signed to AEW [Image: WWE.com]

Former WWE star and wrestling icon Dustin Rhodes, fka Goldust, has shared an update. The star has been off the shelf after undergoing a recent surgery.

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The star has been on hiatus for a few months. His last televised match was against Kyle Fletcher on the July 31 episode of AEW Collision. He lost the TNT Championship to Fletcher in the encounter. He needed double knee replacement surgery after years in the business.

In a recent post on the social media platform, Twitter, Rhodes replied to a fan. Dustin shared that he was working hard and training to get back in the ring. The 56-year-old star noted that he was on the road to recovery. The star revealed that he should be ready to get back into the ring by late February or early March. Dustin made it clear that he was highly motivated and nothing should stop him from making a comeback.

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"Thank you for asking. Can't speak for Will, but I am working hard in PT to get back to you guys. I will most likely be back late Feb, early March. I am 56, and nothing will hold me back from this goal."

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WWE recently referenced Dustin Rhodes on their video

In a recent video on WWE Vault, the company referenced Goldust multiple times. The video showcases Cody Rhodes' feud with The Authority back in 2013.

A major highlight of the video package was Cody Rhodes and Goldust teaming up to take on SHIELD members, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns, for the WWE Tag Team Championships at Battleground 2013.

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It was an emotional night for the Rhodes family as Dusty's two boys won tag team gold as the legendary Hall of Famer watched from ringside. The RAW roster later showed up and congratulated the tandem on the win.

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