Is It Me? Or Is Goldust The Shit !!!!

[The Roid Rage]

Ya know I have really been asking myself this question a lot as of recent. So much so that I was inclined to come ask all of you about it.

Now I don't know if it's just me, but from what I have seen recently Goldust looks fucking awesome in the ring lately. I caught his match last week on WWE Superstars, and I have to say I was impressed, immensely. I mean, I just couldn't believe how good this guy looked. He's got spot on timing, quick as a cat especially for his size, especially coordinated and graceful for his size, executed all his moved with expert precision, showed great ring generalship, and on and on.

The guy looks to be in the best shape of his career, and doesn't look like he's lost a step. If fact he looked faster and more agile than in his prime when he feuded with Razor Ramon. I just can't believe it. Why haven't they done more with this guy? I mean, you could tell that the audience was really getting into it and enjoying his match. Everybody knows him, so it's not like you have to establish the guy or try to really build his character, he obviously knows exactly what he is doing in that ring, and as for fan support I think that his ability alone in the ring would have people eating fromthe palm of his hand.


I could be crazy, but generally I'm not. I have seen him the last few weeks and just been stunned by how great he has been performing. Obviously he doesn't have any nagging injuries or anything like that, so why not utilize this guy. I know it sounds weird but you could put him in a serious program with someone and I think it would go over big time. He is big enough and talented enough, you could put him in the WWE or WHC title picture. Now I know that when you think of WWE or WHC title picture you don't think Goldust, but that is exactly why it could work. The guy has been there for ages, why not give him another shot, I could see him credibly going after Chris Jericho or something for the I.C. That could work too.

Like I said originally, Is it me? Or is Goldust the shit!!!! Your thoughts.....

 

[Mustang Sally]

Funny you should mention it because I was thinking the same thing when watching him in that tag match on RAW. He looked quick and agile and I really liked that extra twist he used in suplexing Jamie Noble. I never saw that done before.

I could be wrong about this, but wasn't he much heavier as Black Reign in TNA? Or was that just the stupid costume they forced him to wear?

I agree they should use Goldust more. I wouldn't even mind seeing Marlena, her cigar, her mini-skirt and her attitude.

 

[JenovasWitness]

I thought he looked GREAT last night! I wish they would give him something more important to do then hang out with Hornswoggle, Festus and Santino. I mean, when watching that match last night on Raw, the quality of the match depended on whether Goldust was in the ring or not. He hit the ropes crisply, looked to be in the best shape he has been in a long time and worked well with his opponents.

He'll never be a main eventer with the the gimmick he has, but I think that he should be booked as a serious contender for the mid card titles, his in ring work warrants that.

I just wish he would break out the Golden Globes/Shattered Dreams spot again.

 

[WOLFPACK0524]

Goldust is getting better, don't tell HHH. LOL

I have noticed it but it seems he's stuck with the "New Oddities" with Festus, Santino and Hornswoggle. The maneuver he hit on Kendrick with the suplex to set up the Tad Pole Splash (yeah, we get it...enough already) was good. Remember the Curtain Call, his finisher? He should bring it back.

A possible feud for Goldust is...oh wait...he's stuck in tag team limbo with other people that will be "future endeavored." Unfortunate but true. I think he's there skill-wise but there to help out younger talent like Finlay is on ECW.

 

[itbewilly]

Id love to see WWE give Goldust a heel run as himself Dustin Rhodes.He had that role before i forget where but i think if given the opportunity with his skill and ability he could be great as a decent heel or a face without the goldust gimmick.

Hell even possibly later teaming him with Cody or even a Dustin/Cody feud.I like the character of Goldust but think Dustin deserves a shot to be himself and work a different character then one covered in make up all the time.The one time i seen him working a character without make up as a heel seemed to work well but maybe im wrong and just dont remember much of that character.I do believe it was the character he had when he left WWE for WCW i just cant remember his name for the life of me.Its was a Boogeymanish type gimmick where kids was supposed to fear him.

 

[thelcon21]

Goldust is awesome especially back in 2002 when he worked with Booker T. They had a good tag team title run for a few months. The two had some great skits over that time. I was watching on Youtube the skit when he dressed as the croc hunter and went to the NWOs locker room. Another good one is when he was Vaderdust. They can do much better with him than teaming him with Hornswoggle.

 

[reddan]

All of you are so correct. It's a pattern that WWE uses. They bring someone in and they have no clue how to use them so they get cut. Goldust will simply get stuck here until he gets cut.

I am sure if they would start using some of these guys on a regular basis they can work them into main event status. Chris Jericho is main event material they could feud him with Goldust. Of course I am sure they would have to get HHH's permission to do that first.

They keep using the same matches all the time, then try to sell them off on a pay for view. I don't know about you guys, but after I have seen Orton vs. Batista week after week it gets boring so why would I want to pay to see it again ? When the first Wreslemania came out people wanted to see that main event because it wasn't on TV every single week. They should look at all the talent they have and start using it right.

 

[quis82788]

The character that he had in WCW was named seven i think. I think it came from the movie that just came out but I could be wrong. But you could look for the clip on youtube pretty easy. I have looked at the video where he "shoots" on how much the gimmick sucks.

But yeah if given the chance I think the cody and him fued would be good. especially to build cody up and I would think they could get a third person involved maybe even Dusty. Have Dusty be on the face's side in some sort of favoritism angle. Then have the face turn on Dusty and let Dustin and Cody be a heel tag team. Thats what I would do but I would spread it out over a couple of months to let it develop. Having Goldust with hornswaggle though will probably stay since they are for the kids. VINCE LOVES THE KIDS

 

[Pimpin]

I'm in agreement that Goldust has been pretty damn good in the ring lately.

Yes I do wish that he would get something better to do than be in the New Oddities Stable(which I do like that stable), but at least he's on tv instead of just being wasted away like they have done to other good superstars in the past. I do believe that probably within time if his in-ring work is still this good within time that he will probably get a bigger push towards the mid-card title(at least I hope so).

 

[Goberz2K8]

I agree with all of you. Back when i was younger, I had no interest in him, but you got to respect him for his talent, Heritage and the fact he is a second generation wrestler. His character is great, but he is far, far to under utilised exactly like Kane. I dont see why they cant build him up, as a great upper-midcarder, going for a feud over the US or Intercontitnetal titles for ambye a long first run and then a second short run. He can then feud with ambye a main eventer, mabye a surprise win over HHH and see how that goes. One of them can certainly change Heel.

 

[dmacizdman]

As soon as I saw the thread title, I thought about the match on Monday and how I couldn't believe this guy was so light on his feet. Someone on here mentioned him being out of shape. He's anything but. I think he looks better now than he did back then. And yes, he was pretty hefty when he was in TNA. I know someone else mentioned getting rid of the Goldust character, but I think that would destroy him. With so many cookie cutter wrestlers on the roster, it's refreshing to see someone different.

 

[BillAlfonso]

Goldust is getting better, don't tell HHH. LOL

I have noticed it but it seems he's stuck with the "New Oddities" with Festus, Santino and Hornswoggle. The maneuver he hit on Kendrick with the suplex to set up the Tad Pole Splash (yeah, we get it...enough already) was good. Remember the Curtain Call, his finisher? He should bring it back.

A possible feud for Goldust is...oh wait...he's stuck in tag team limbo with other people that will be "future endeavored." Unfortunate but true. I think he's there skill-wise but there to help out younger talent like Finlay is on ECW.

You guys are wrong about the "New Oddities" thing, I think it'd be great to let the weirdos sorta "invade" the Main Event Scene. The usual main eventers(HHH, Cena, Batista, Orton, Edge) wouldn't know how to handle them or, better yet, underestimate them which would lead to their downfall.

 

[BigDaddyDawg]

I think bringing Goldust back was a great move. Dustin's always been a good competitor and, from what I've read, a good guy to have backstage. He's knows the business and is a good veteran to have in the locker room that can push some of the younger talent. He does look to be in a lot better shape than he was in TNA. He's great as the Goldust character, which provides some comic relief. It keeps some of the recent past in the picture too, back when was a solid mid-card talent. Pairing him with Hornswoggle was a good move at least in the short term, but I hope they don't just use the pair as comic relief totally (like what happened to Hacksaw Jim Duggan). I don't seem Goldust moving back into the main event picture, though. I could see him possibly moving into the U.S. title picture, but that's about as far as I'd take it with him. Also, maybe tweaking the character a bit would help. You do see shades of Dustin pop up with him lately, which is not a bad thing.

 

[golden miz]

Well goldust isnt as good as he once was since his character isn't the same with the current ratings. Goldust of old is my faviorite superstar of all time. I loved everything to do with his character. I think I wouldnt want to see him in the main event since that time has passed and its time to let the younger guys get to that level. Do I think that hes become the best true midcarder again, well yes but hes not better then any of the upper mid card that's bound for the main event so hes not much better.

 

[kaoscage]

It's his body, WWE seems to only want people who look good with a shirt off or are big, with a decent body you are not going to get a good run. Rhodes/Runnels looked so good in his WCW days. His matches have always been smooth, but for some reason along with Stevie Richards. I think it works against them, they just sell to darn good.

 

[LokiCobain]

Someone mentioned about him appearing as Dustin Rhodes. I think this would be a great thing for his career and WWE. Legacy is getting stale and annoying, and they need the muscle (DH Smith as well). Have Dustin Rhodes comes out as himself and say he's fed up of being this ridiculous Goldust character he was forced to be for years and isn't going to take it anymore. He and Rhodes can tag team, allowing DiBiase to contend for the mid-card titles, and have legacy involved in more storylines.

 

[RVDgurl]

You know, I have always like the Goldust gimmick. I honestly believe that the character is just as fresh today as it was 10 years ago. Dustin Rhodes is in a much better place than he was while working for TNA as Black Reign. He has dropped about 30 pounds and has regained some quickness in the ring. His moves look more crisp than they have in years and he appears to be really enjoying himself right now.

Goldust never has and never will be a main event calibur wrestler. He has a phenomenal gimmick, but is average at best in the ring. However, he does make for great entertainment and is the perfect guy to put over the lower mid card talent to the next level. Goldust can be a mainstay in the mid card area and continues to be a great asset to the RAW roster.

 

[happyjack]

bring golddust back to a mid-card would be great. him feuding for the i c or the us belt would be great. main event status he will probably not get. but i think he deserves it. look how long he has been in wrestling, who is family is, and how he has been forced to have these gimmicks. he has paid his dues and deserves a main event push will it happen? no wwe, has been dropping the ball in any area that would be new and fresh ideas.

 

[SK]

Yes, i've always liked Goldust. He's the perfect character and a damn fine wrestler. Recently he even looks to be dropping a bit of weight and improving his speed. Lets hope he can do a bit more than be a comedy character because the Goldust character has so much potential and depth to it.

 

[blair4107]

Replying to those saying he will just be cut or released or whatever... isn't he only on a per-show basis? They have no reason to cut him, even if he sucked the rest of his career they could just use him whenever they want and not have to pay him if he's not on the card. It'd be like releasing Hacksaw Jim Duggan, since it doesn't cost them that much, they have no real reason.

Goldust does seem to be getting better but then again I believe this HAS been said before and he just turned it around and went back downhill. That's been the overall problem he's had the entire time, other than shitty gimmicks at times and being treated as a joke. Even if he improved to a point where we'd say he could go to the mainevent they'd either never do it or never treat him as a legitimate opponent though they probably will with Cody. It's all about his weight and his gimmick I'd say but then again Dustin Rhodes/Runnels is boring, so is Seven or whatever, that Texas Gimmick, and Black Reign; Goldust IS his career.

 

[Razor]

I've always liked Goldust. Good stuff, he is. That, and he's actually funny. Which automatically puts him above Santino in the under-card hierarchy.

Sadly enough though, he'll be stuck in a comedy Oddities stable and spend the next 4 months babysitting Hornswoggle. He might get a one-off push to the US title before he's resigned to be a comedy jobber alongside Santino. It's sad, really.

 

[Ol'Canucklehead]

I also proclaim to be a Goldust fan and have been impressed with his work ethic of late. If done well this faction could bode well for him. From what I can tell Golddust could perhaps be the leader with santino 2nd thus possibly giving goldust a new platform in which to play in. These guys are not the oddities. These guys have way more talent. I believe that this is one of those things where the story is solid but are the guys up to the task and if they are they will go over, then hopefully putting solme gold on goldust.

 

[sTyLnK]

I've always found him to be a very technically sound wrestler, never making mistakes. Definitely always been a very reliable guy in terms of not getting injured as well. You couldn't ask for anything more from him.

 

[Tenta]

I really like Goldust myself, honestly, and never really thought of it until you mentioned it... But you might be on to something. Goldust has been putting in some pretty good work for the past few weeks. If I were Brian Kendrick, I would have taken his as my partner, for sure. His timing's good, and if there's one thing that Goldust knows how to do, it's work a crowd. He really knows how to get the crowd to either cheer for him or hate his guts. That's pretty funny when you consider that Dustin Runnels himself never really had that ability. But perhaps the most authentic thing about Goldust is that he feels every bit of character, and he makes his character such a part of his persona. You can tell that he's been crafting Goldust for years, and he fits the bill quite nicely.

Unfortunately, Goldust's gimmick is not really suited to get over in this current Raw environment, at least not as a upper mid carder, or higher. And no, I'm not referring to the little tourette's thing he has right now. I mean the real Goldust. The Goldust that freaked the living Hell out of me as a kid. The Goldust that is lewd and lascivious character that channeled Dr. Frank 'N 'Furter, perhaps even more so than Tim Curry (and as a man that likes his Rocky Horror, that's extremely high praise). Goldust's character was based so high upon shock value, and the extreme nature in which he took his character. There's no way Vince will allow Goldust to be as sexually ambivalent as he was in what I'd consider the zenith of his character. Part of the intrigue on the Goldust is the oddity in his sexual nature. It was the first taste of Attitude the WWE would ever taste, and when we got it in 1996, we ate it up. There's no way Dustin Runnels will be able to use that part of his character to get over. The provocative promos. The strange manner in which he crawled into the ring. The sensual nature he portrayed. No, we'll never see that Goldust again. This victory lap is a pretty good one for Dustin Runnels. But it makes me long for the sexually ambivalent creature that was the actual Goldust.

 

[ghettodan]

Funny you should mention it because I was thinking the same thing when watching him in that tag match on RAW. He looked quick and agile and I really liked that extra twist he used in suplexing Jamie Noble. I never saw that done before.

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That move you are referring to, The Final Cut, is his current finisher. It is a pretty sweet move. However, I would love to see him start using the Shattered Dreams again. There is nothing like watching someone get punted right where it counts.