Dustin Rhodes believes he’s on track to return to AEW way before many expected.
After dropping the TNT Championship to Kyle Fletcher on the July 13 episode of Collision, Rhodes underwent surgery for a double knee replacement on August 21. Following surgery, The Natural made his intentions clear of returning to the squared circle when he was healed up. Rhodes posted the following message to his fans two weeks after the initial surgery.
“Today marks 2 wks since surgery. Don’t really know how I was doing it these last 5 yrs. Knees were destroyed. Dressing off finally. I look forward to a slow and methodical rehab. Slow and steady. Thank yall for all of your support and prayers. God has it under control. *Sign of the horns emoji* *red heart emoji* #KeepSteppin #DoubleKneeReplacements,” Rhodes said in a post.
With a surgery of this nature, many fans didn’t expect Dustin Rhodes back in an AEW ring until at least late 2026. However, Rhodes took to social media recently to provide an update on his progress, revealing a timetable for a return that will certainly shock many fans, tweeting out:
“They still hurt a bit, especially in the mornings. I do have a good ways to go. Remember I am 56 and pushing hard, just takes time. Not young anymore. Prob March I should be ready to kill everyone lol. Maybe, I am pushing hard my man,” Dustin Rhodes said in a tweet.
While it’s possible Rhodes might be kidding, a potential return to the ring in March is a Herculean effort for someone of any age. But especially the 56-year-old former TNT Champion.
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What do you make of Dustin Rhodes’ comments? Do you think a March return is feasible for someone who just went through double knee replacement surgery earlier this year? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below.
