A shocking event that had just happened at WWE Smackdown on the evening of March 27, 2025, when Goldust – a legendary figure played by Dustin Rhodes – suddenly returned to the stage after more than a year of absence, with a clear goal: A revenge for his younger brother Cody Rhodes after the brutal attack of Kevin Owens. The event took place in Atlanta, Georgia, causing the audience to explode emotionally when Goldust, with a typical golden face and bizarre style, stepped out from the backstage right after Owens ended a provocative Promo. Owens, who led Cody to be hospitalized with a banned piledriver at Saturday Night’s Main Event in December 2024, could not react when Goldust came, launched a Shattered Dreams straight into the dangerous area, causing “The Prizefighter” to collapse in pain.

The return of Goldust is not only a big surprise but also marked the first time he appeared on the WWE wave since leaving the company in 2019 to join AEW. Dustin, who is currently in charge of training at AEW and runs a wrestling training school, seems to have been invited by WWE to continue the Rhodes family plot, which is always one of the most emotional stories in wrestling history. Cody, who has just returned after a serious neck injury with symptoms of “cervical spine compression” caused by Owens’s Piledriver, was not present at the event, but a video was broadcast on the big screen showing that he was watching from the hospital, with proud eyes when his brother stood up to protect the family honor.

Fans on social networks immediately exploded with the hashtag #Goldustreturns, praising this dramatic return. “Goldust is still peak! Owens deserves to be like that!” One writer, while others were touched: “The Rhodes family always protects each other, so emotional.” However, some suggested that WWE is abusing the family plot to catch the ratings, especially when Owens has turned to a “crashout” villain full of dangerous, ready to break all limits.

After defeating Owens, Goldust held the microphone and declared: “This is just the beginning, Kevin. The Rhodes family never forget!” This statement seems to signal a long -term battle, which can extend to Wrestlemania 41. With the return of Goldust, the temporary absence of Cody, and the careless attitude of Owens, WWE is preparing for a story full of dramas and violence. Can Dustin protect his brother and successful revenge, or Owens will continue to be the nightmare of the Rhodes family? The answer will soon be revealed in the coming weeks!