Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard

Episode 492: "The Dreamer" Dusty Rhodes

Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard

Show Notes

On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad are back to celebrate the legacy of "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes! Bruce shares incredible stories from his time working with Dusty — from creating the unforgettable "common man" vignettes, to teaming with Macho King Randy Savage and Queen Sherri against him, to witnessing firsthand how Dusty mentored and molded the future stars of today's WWE Universe. It's a heartfelt, funny, and inspiring look at one of wrestling's most beloved icons on this must-listen edition of Something To Wrestle. BUB - Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code WRESTLE at http://Bubsnaturals.com STOPBOX - Not only do you get 10% Off your entire order when you use code STW10 at https://stopboxusa.com/STW10 , but they are also giving you Buy One Get One Free for their StopBox Pro. #stopboxpod SOUL - Bring on the good vibes and treat yourself to Soul today! Right now, Soul is offering my audience 30% off your entire order! Go to http://GetSoul.com and use the code WRESTLE. That's GetSoul.com, promo code WRESTLE for 30% off. BE KIND LET'S REWIND - Subscribe to Be Kind Let's Rewind - your weekly throwback to the 80s and 90s. New episodes every Friday on YouTube, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms! TRUE CLASSIC - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/STW ! #trueclassicpod AURA FRAMES - Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/WRESTLE . Promo Code WRESTLE QUINCE - Layer up this fall with pieces that feel as good as they look. Go to http://Quince.com/WRESTLE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. RAYCON - Raycon's going big for Black Friday and Cyber Monday — everything's up to 30% off! Just click the link in the description or go to http://buyraycon.com/wrestleopen to save on Raycon audio products sitewide SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more.

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