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Virgil Runnels

Bio: 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

Born: Fri, Oct 12 1945

Birthplace: Austin, Texas, USA

Death: Thu, Jun 11 2015

Virgil Runnels is 69 years old

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American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes

Virgil Runnels would have been no older than

69 in American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes

as 'Self (Archival Footage)'.

Mon, Jul 31 2023

Biography: Dusty Rhodes

Virgil Runnels would have been no older than

69 in Biography: Dusty Rhodes

as 'Self'.

Sun, Apr 09 2023

Biography: Rey Mysterio

Virgil Runnels would have been no older than

69 in Biography: Rey Mysterio

as 'Self (archive footage) - Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Aug 28 2022

You Cannot Kill David Arquette

Virgil Runnels would have been no older than

69 in You Cannot Kill David Arquette

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Aug 21 2020

A Future WWE: The FCW Story

Virgil Runnels would have been no older than

69 in A Future WWE: The FCW Story

as 'Himself'.

Sun, Mar 08 2020

Randy Savage Unreleased: The Unseen Matches of The Macho Man

Virgil Runnels would have been no older than

69 in Randy Savage Unreleased: The Unseen Matches of The Macho Man

Tue, May 29 2018

Nature Boy

Virgil Runnels would have been no older than

69 in Nature Boy

as 'Himself (archive footage)'.

Tue, Nov 07 2017

WWE Unreleased: 1986-1995

Virgil Runnels would have been no older than

69 in WWE Unreleased: 1986-1995

Tue, Sep 05 2017

Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon

Virgil Runnels would have been no older than

69 in Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon

as 'Dusty Rhodes (voice)'.

Sat, Jul 23 2016

Eric Bischoff: Sports Entertainment's Most Controversial Figure

Virgil Runnels would have been no older than

69 in Eric Bischoff: Sports Entertainment's Most Controversial Figure

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Jun 07 2016

TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2

Virgil Runnels would have been no older than

69 in TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, May 01 2016

WWE: The U.S. Championship: A Legacy of Greatness

Virgil Runnels would have been no older than

69 in WWE: The U.S. Championship: A Legacy of Greatness

as 'Dusty Rhodes (archive footage)'.

Tue, Apr 26 2016

Sting: Into the Light

Virgil Runnels would have been no older than

69 in Sting: Into the Light

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, Oct 13 2015

Dusty Rhodes: Celebrating the Dream

Virgil Runnels would have been no older than

69 in Dusty Rhodes: Celebrating the Dream

Mon, Jun 15 2015

ECW - Unreleased Vol. 3

Virgil Runnels was

69 in ECW - Unreleased Vol. 3

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, Apr 28 2015

WWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American Bash

Virgil Runnels was

68 in WWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American Bash

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, Jul 15 2014

WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1

Virgil Runnels was

68 in WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Wed, Mar 12 2014

WWE Battleground 2013

Virgil Runnels was

67 in WWE Battleground 2013

as 'Dusty Rhodes (Ringside)'.

Sun, Oct 06 2013

Legends of Mid-South Wrestling

Virgil Runnels was

67 in Legends of Mid-South Wrestling

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, Sep 10 2013

WCW War Games: WCW's Most Notorious Matches

Virgil Runnels was

67 in WCW War Games: WCW's Most Notorious Matches

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, Jun 25 2013

WWE: The Attitude Era

Virgil Runnels was

67 in WWE: The Attitude Era

as 'Dusty'.

Tue, Nov 20 2012

nWo: The Revolution

Virgil Runnels was

67 in nWo: The Revolution

Tue, Nov 06 2012

The Best of WCW Clash of the Champions

Virgil Runnels was

66 in The Best of WCW Clash of the Champions

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, May 22 2012

WWE: Starrcade - The Essential Collection

Virgil Runnels was

66 in WWE: Starrcade - The Essential Collection

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, Jan 03 2012

Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line on the Most Popular Superstar of All Time

Virgil Runnels was

66 in Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line on the Most Popular Superstar of All Time

as 'Dusty Rhodes (archive footage)'.

Tue, Nov 29 2011

The True Story of WrestleMania

Virgil Runnels was

65 in The True Story of WrestleMania

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sun, Mar 13 2011

WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time

Virgil Runnels was

65 in WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time

as '"The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, Dec 07 2010

The Rise & Fall of WCW

Virgil Runnels was

64 in The Rise & Fall of WCW

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Thu, Dec 17 2009

Macho Madness - The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection

Virgil Runnels was

63 in Macho Madness - The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection

Tue, Jun 09 2009

Jeff Jarrett: King of the Mountain

Virgil Runnels was

63 in Jeff Jarrett: King of the Mountain

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, Apr 14 2009

WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event

Virgil Runnels was

63 in WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, Feb 10 2009

Nature Boy Ric Flair - The Definitive Collection

Virgil Runnels was

62 in Nature Boy Ric Flair - The Definitive Collection

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, Jul 08 2008

Life In The Fast Lane

Virgil Runnels was

62 in Life In The Fast Lane

Tue, Nov 20 2007

Mid-South Wrestling Giants, Midgets, Heroes & Villains vol. 1

Virgil Runnels was

61 in Mid-South Wrestling Giants, Midgets, Heroes & Villains vol. 1

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, Jul 31 2007

WWE The Great American Bash 2007

Virgil Runnels was

61 in WWE The Great American Bash 2007

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Jul 22 2007

Ric Flair & The Four Horsemen

Virgil Runnels was

61 in Ric Flair & The Four Horsemen

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, Apr 10 2007

WWE Hall of Fame 2007

Virgil Runnels was

61 in WWE Hall of Fame 2007

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sat, Mar 31 2007

WWE Survivor Series 2006

Virgil Runnels was

61 in WWE Survivor Series 2006

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Nov 26 2006

WWE Cyber Sunday 2006

Virgil Runnels was

61 in WWE Cyber Sunday 2006

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Nov 05 2006

WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology

Virgil Runnels was

61 in WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, Oct 17 2006

WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story

Virgil Runnels was

60 in WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, Jun 20 2006

The American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story

Virgil Runnels was

60 in The American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, Jun 06 2006

TNA Wrestling: Enigma - The Best of Jeff Hardy

Virgil Runnels was

59 in TNA Wrestling: Enigma - The Best of Jeff Hardy

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, Oct 04 2005

WWE: The Greatest Wrestling Stars of the 80's

Virgil Runnels was

59 in WWE: The Greatest Wrestling Stars of the 80's

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, Jun 14 2005

TNA Lockdown 2005

Virgil Runnels was

59 in TNA Lockdown 2005

as 'Dusty Rhodes (TNA D.O.A.)'.

Sun, Apr 24 2005

TNA Destination X 2005

Virgil Runnels was

59 in TNA Destination X 2005

as 'Dusty Rhodes (TNA D.O.A.)'.

Sun, Mar 13 2005

TNA Against All Odds 2005

Virgil Runnels was

59 in TNA Against All Odds 2005

as 'Dusty Rhodes (TNA D.O.A.)'.

Sun, Feb 13 2005

TNA Final Resolution 2005

Virgil Runnels was

59 in TNA Final Resolution 2005

as 'Dusty Rhodes (TNA D.O.A.)'.

Sun, Jan 16 2005

TNA Turning Point 2004

Virgil Runnels was

59 in TNA Turning Point 2004

as 'Dusty Rhodes (TNA D.O.A.)'.

Sun, Dec 05 2004

TNA Victory Road 2004

Virgil Runnels was

59 in TNA Victory Road 2004

as 'Dusty Rhodes (Appearance)'.

Sun, Nov 07 2004

NEW Renegades Rampage

Virgil Runnels was

58 in NEW Renegades Rampage

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sat, Oct 02 2004

HUSTLE-3

Virgil Runnels was

58 in HUSTLE-3

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sat, May 08 2004

WWE: The Ultimate Ric Flair Collection

Virgil Runnels was

58 in WWE: The Ultimate Ric Flair Collection

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, Mar 09 2004

FIP Return Of The Dream

Virgil Runnels was

58 in FIP Return Of The Dream

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sat, Nov 29 2003

ROH: The Epic Encounter

Virgil Runnels was

57 in ROH: The Epic Encounter

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sat, Apr 12 2003

3PW Legends Collide

Virgil Runnels was

57 in 3PW Legends Collide

Sat, Mar 29 2003

MLW King of Kings

Virgil Runnels was

57 in MLW King of Kings

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Fri, Dec 20 2002

WCW Greed

Virgil Runnels was

55 in WCW Greed

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Mar 18 2001

ECW Hardcore Heaven 2000

Virgil Runnels was

54 in ECW Hardcore Heaven 2000

as 'Dusty Rhodes (Appearance)'.

Sun, May 14 2000

ECW Wrestlepalooza 2000

Virgil Runnels was

54 in ECW Wrestlepalooza 2000

as 'Dusty Rhodes (Appearance)'.

Sun, Apr 16 2000

ECW Living Dangerously 2000

Virgil Runnels was

54 in ECW Living Dangerously 2000

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Mar 12 2000

The Unreal Story Of Pro Wrestling

Virgil Runnels was

52 in The Unreal Story Of Pro Wrestling

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Apr 26 1998

WCW Uncensored 1998

Virgil Runnels was

52 in WCW Uncensored 1998

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Mar 15 1998

WCW SuperBrawl VIII

Virgil Runnels was

52 in WCW SuperBrawl VIII

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Feb 22 1998

WCW Souled Out 1998

Virgil Runnels was

52 in WCW Souled Out 1998

as 'Dusty Rhodes (Ringside)'.

Sat, Jan 24 1998

Paradise Park

Virgil Runnels was

50 in Paradise Park

as 'Deputy Johnny Morton'.

Mon, Jan 01 1996

WCW All Nighter 1995

Virgil Runnels was

49 in WCW All Nighter 1995

Sat, Jan 21 1995

WCW Fall Brawl 1994

Virgil Runnels was

48 in WCW Fall Brawl 1994

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Sep 18 1994

WCW Clash of the Champions XXVIII

Virgil Runnels was

48 in WCW Clash of the Champions XXVIII

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Wed, Aug 24 1994

WCW/New Japan Supershow II

Virgil Runnels was

46 in WCW/New Japan Supershow II

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sat, Jan 04 1992

WCW Halloween Havoc '91

Virgil Runnels was

46 in WCW Halloween Havoc '91

as 'Dusty Rhodes (Cornerman)'.

Sun, Oct 27 1991

WCW SuperBrawl: Return from The Rising Sun

Virgil Runnels was

45 in WCW SuperBrawl: Return from The Rising Sun

as 'Dusty Rhodes (Commentator)'.

Sun, May 19 1991

WCW WrestleWar 1991

Virgil Runnels was

45 in WCW WrestleWar 1991

as 'Dusty Rhodes (Commentator)'.

Sun, Feb 24 1991

WWE Royal Rumble 1991

Virgil Runnels was

45 in WWE Royal Rumble 1991

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sat, Jan 19 1991

WWE Survivor Series 1990

Virgil Runnels was

45 in WWE Survivor Series 1990

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Thu, Nov 22 1990

WWF Hottest Matches

Virgil Runnels was

45 in WWF Hottest Matches

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Thu, Oct 25 1990

WWE SummerSlam 1990

Virgil Runnels was

44 in WWE SummerSlam 1990

as '"The Common Man" Dusty Rhodes'.

Mon, Aug 27 1990

Battle of the WWE Superstars

Virgil Runnels was

44 in Battle of the WWE Superstars

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Thu, Aug 23 1990

WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: June '90

Virgil Runnels was

44 in WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: June '90

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Jun 17 1990

WWE WrestleMania VI

Virgil Runnels was

44 in WWE WrestleMania VI

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Apr 01 1990

WWE The Ultimate Challenge Special: The March to WrestleMania VI

Virgil Runnels was

44 in WWE The Ultimate Challenge Special: The March to WrestleMania VI

as '"The Common Man" Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Mar 25 1990

WWE Royal Rumble 1990

Virgil Runnels was

44 in WWE Royal Rumble 1990

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Jan 21 1990

WWE Survivor Series 1989

Virgil Runnels was

44 in WWE Survivor Series 1989

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Thu, Nov 23 1989

WWE Survivor Series Showdown '89

Virgil Runnels was

44 in WWE Survivor Series Showdown '89

as 'Dusty Rhodes (Ringside)'.

Sun, Nov 12 1989

WWE SummerSlam 1989

Virgil Runnels was

43 in WWE SummerSlam 1989

as 'Himself'.

Mon, Aug 28 1989

Fan Favorites

Virgil Runnels was

43 in Fan Favorites

Wed, Aug 09 1989

PWF Homecoming

Virgil Runnels was

43 in PWF Homecoming

as '"The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes'.

Sat, Mar 11 1989

NWA Starrcade '88: True Gritt

Virgil Runnels was

43 in NWA Starrcade '88: True Gritt

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Mon, Dec 26 1988

WCW Clash of The Champions IV: Season's Beatings

Virgil Runnels was

43 in WCW Clash of The Champions IV: Season's Beatings

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Wed, Dec 07 1988

WCW Clash of The Champions III: Fall Brawl '88

Virgil Runnels was

42 in WCW Clash of The Champions III: Fall Brawl '88

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Wed, Sep 07 1988

NWA The Great American Bash '88: The Price for Freedom

Virgil Runnels was

42 in NWA The Great American Bash '88: The Price for Freedom

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Jul 10 1988

NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem

Virgil Runnels was

42 in NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Wed, Jun 08 1988

The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

Virgil Runnels was

42 in The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

as 'The Midnight Rider'.

Sat, Apr 23 1988

WCW Clash of the Champions

Virgil Runnels was

42 in WCW Clash of the Champions

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Mar 27 1988

NWA Bunkhouse Stampede

Virgil Runnels was

42 in NWA Bunkhouse Stampede

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Jan 24 1988

NWA Starrcade '87: Chi-Town Heat!

Virgil Runnels was

42 in NWA Starrcade '87: Chi-Town Heat!

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Thu, Nov 26 1987

NWA The Great American Bash '87: War Games

Virgil Runnels was

41 in NWA The Great American Bash '87: War Games

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Fri, Jul 31 1987

The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

Virgil Runnels was

41 in The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

as '"The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes'.

Sat, Apr 11 1987

NWA Super Towns on The SuperStation

Virgil Runnels was

41 in NWA Super Towns on The SuperStation

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sat, Feb 07 1987

NWA Starrcade '86: The Night of The Sky-Walkers

Virgil Runnels was

41 in NWA Starrcade '86: The Night of The Sky-Walkers

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Thu, Nov 27 1986

NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro

Virgil Runnels was

40 in NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro

as '"The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes'.

Sat, Jul 26 1986

NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise Land

Virgil Runnels was

40 in NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise Land

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sat, Jul 26 1986

NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte

Virgil Runnels was

40 in NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sat, Jul 05 1986

The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

Virgil Runnels was

40 in The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sat, Apr 19 1986

NWA Superstars on The SuperStation

Virgil Runnels was

40 in NWA Superstars on The SuperStation

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Fri, Feb 07 1986

AWA/NWA Night of Champions II

Virgil Runnels was

40 in AWA/NWA Night of Champions II

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Dec 29 1985

Pro Wrestling USA Star Wars: December 1984

Virgil Runnels was

40 in Pro Wrestling USA Star Wars: December 1984

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Wed, Dec 25 1985

NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering

Virgil Runnels was

40 in NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering

as '"The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes'.

Thu, Nov 28 1985

MSW WrestleFest

Virgil Runnels was

39 in MSW WrestleFest

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Jul 28 1985

NWA The Great American Bash 1985

Virgil Runnels was

39 in NWA The Great American Bash 1985

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Tue, Jul 16 1985

I Like To Hurt People

Virgil Runnels was

39 in I Like To Hurt People

as 'Self'.

Sat, Jun 01 1985

NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge

Virgil Runnels was

39 in NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Thu, Nov 22 1984

NWA Lords of The Ring

Virgil Runnels was

38 in NWA Lords of The Ring

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sat, Jun 30 1984

NWA Night of Champions

Virgil Runnels was

38 in NWA Night of Champions

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Wed, May 30 1984

NWA Boogie Jam

Virgil Runnels was

38 in NWA Boogie Jam

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sat, Mar 17 1984

NWA Sam Muchnick Retirement Show

Virgil Runnels was

36 in NWA Sam Muchnick Retirement Show

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Fri, Jan 01 1982

Gold Raiders

Virgil Runnels was

36 in Gold Raiders

Fri, Jan 01 1982

NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa

Virgil Runnels was

34 in NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Aug 03 1980

The Super Bowl of Wrestling

Virgil Runnels was

32 in The Super Bowl of Wrestling

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Wed, Jan 25 1978

The Wrestler

Virgil Runnels was

28 in The Wrestler

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Sun, Apr 28 1974

ROH: Ring of Hardcore

Virgil Runnels will be

69+ in ROH: Ring of Hardcore

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Biography: WWE Legends

Virgil Runnels would have been no older than

69 in Biography: WWE Legends

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 18 2021

WWE Rivalries

Virgil Runnels was

69+ in WWE Rivalries

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 28 2014

The JBL and Cole Show

Virgil Runnels was

67+ in The JBL and Cole Show

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

First Air Date
Fri, Dec 07 2012

TNA iMPACT!

Virgil Runnels was

58+ in TNA iMPACT!

as ', Dusty Rhodes., Dusty Rhodes'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jun 04 2004

Major League Wrestling: Underground TV

Virgil Runnels was

57+ in Major League Wrestling: Underground TV

First Air Date
Mon, Apr 07 2003

ECW on TNN

Virgil Runnels was

53+ in ECW on TNN

First Air Date
Fri, Aug 27 1999

WCW Thunder

Virgil Runnels was

52+ in WCW Thunder

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jan 08 1998

WCW Monday Nitro

Virgil Runnels was

49+ in WCW Monday Nitro

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 04 1995

Burke's Law

Virgil Runnels was

48+ in Burke's Law

as 'Archie 'Mad Dog' McCray'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 1994

ECW Hardcore TV

Virgil Runnels was

47+ in ECW Hardcore TV

First Air Date
Tue, Apr 06 1993

WWE Raw

Virgil Runnels was

47+ in WWE Raw

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 11 1993

WWF Wrestling Challenge

Virgil Runnels was

40+ in WWF Wrestling Challenge

as 'Dusty Rhodes'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 1986

Saturday Night's Main Event

Virgil Runnels was

39+ in Saturday Night's Main Event

First Air Date
Sat, May 11 1985