Dustin Rhodes Wants to Recreate Hollywood Backlot Brawl – Dustin Rhodes has publicly stated his desire to revisit a match concept from his tenure with WWE. The “Hollywood Backlot Brawl,” which occurred at WrestleMania XII in 1996, featured Rhodes, then performing as Goldust, in a cinematic-style contest against Roddy Piper.
The match, held in Anaheim, California, incorporated pre-filmed segments and elements reminiscent of the O.J. Simpson car chase. The initial portion of the match was filmed in a backlot, with Rhodes driving away and Piper pursuing him, before transitioning to a traditional in-ring contest.
Rhodes has expressed interest in producing a similar cinematic match within the AEW framework. In a social media post, he stated, “I so desperately want to do another Hollywood backlot brawl ish match again. Maybe we at @AEW can come up with something cool here.”
Rhodes’s statement suggests a desire to explore the possibilities of cinematic storytelling within AEW’s programming. Given the evolution of cinematic matches in professional wrestling, Rhodes’s proposal indicates a potential interest in modernizing the concept for a contemporary audience. He is suggesting a match that combines pre-filmed elements with live action, providing a unique viewing experience.
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Dustin Rhodes Wants to Recreate Hollywood Backlot Brawl
