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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
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gptkbp:active_years
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1968-2015
1968-2007
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gptkbp:appearance
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gptkb:WWE
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gptkbp:artistic_influence
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Promotional storytelling
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:NWA
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1945-10-12
October 12, 1945
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gptkbp:birth_name
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gptkb:Virgil_Riley_Runnels_Jr.
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gptkbp:birth_place
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gptkb:Austin,_Texas,_USA
gptkb:Austin,_Texas
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gptkbp:born
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October 12, 1945
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gptkbp:born_in
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gptkb:Austin,_Texas
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gptkbp:born_on
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October 12, 1945
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gptkbp:career_end
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gptkb:2015
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gptkbp:career_start
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gptkb:1968
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gptkbp:championship
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gptkb:WCW_World_Six-Man_Tag_Team_Championship
gptkb:NWA_World_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkb:NWA_World_Six-Man_Tag_Team_Championship
gptkb:WCW_World_Television_Championship
gptkb:WWF_Tag_Team_Championship
gptkb:NWA_World_Tag_Team_Championship
gptkb:WCW_World_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:WCW_World_Tag_Team_Championship
gptkb:WWF_Intercontinental_Championship
gptkb:WWF_World_Tag_Team_Championship
gptkb:NWA_United_States_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkb:World_Championships
3-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion
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gptkbp:championships_won
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gptkb:NWA_World_Heavyweight_Championship
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:Cody_Runnels
gptkb:Dustin_Runnels
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gptkbp:competed_in
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gptkb:Randy_Savage
gptkb:Harley_Race
gptkb:1989_Great_American_Bash
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gptkbp:date_of_birth
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October 12, 1945
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gptkbp:death_date
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2015-06-11
June 11, 2015
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gptkbp:debut
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gptkb:1968
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gptkbp:debut_year
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gptkb:1968
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gptkbp:died
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June 11, 2021
June 11, 2015
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gptkbp:died_in
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June 11, 2015
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gptkbp:died_on
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June 11, 2021
June 11, 2015
June 11, 2023
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gptkbp:ethnicity
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:events
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gptkb:Starrcade_1985
gptkb:1989_Great_American_Bash
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gptkbp:faced
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gptkb:Terry_Funk
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Dustin_Rhodes
gptkb:Cody_Rhodes
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gptkbp:famous_for
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gptkb:Crockett_Promotions
gptkb:The_American_Dream
gptkb:Dusty_Finish
gptkb:The_Dusty_Rhodes_Tag_Team_Classic
gptkb:The_Great_American_Bash
Charismatic Personality
Storytelling in wrestling
Charismatic promos
Wrestling in NWA and WWE
The American Dream character
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gptkbp:famous_match
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gptkb:Starrcade_1985
gptkb:Crockett_Cup_1986
gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_6
gptkb:The_Great_American_Bash
gptkb:Cage_Match_with_Ric_Flair
Dusty Rhodes vs. Ric Flair
Cage Match vs Harley Race
Cage match against Ric Flair
Starrcade 1985 vs Harley Race
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gptkbp:famous_quote
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gptkb:Hard_Times
I am the American Dream.
“ Hard times, baby.”
“ I am the son of a plumber.”
“ The American Dream is alive and well.”
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gptkbp:famous_rival
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gptkb:Ric_Flair
gptkb:Tully_Blanchard
gptkb:Kevin_Sullivan
gptkb:Harley_Race
gptkb:The_Executioner
gptkb:The_Great_Kabuki
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gptkbp:father
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gptkb:Cody_Rhodes
gptkb:Dustin_Runnels
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gptkbp:featured_in
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gptkb:WCW
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gptkbp:feud
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gptkb:Paul_Heyman
gptkb:Arn_Anderson
gptkb:The_Four_Horsemen
gptkb:Ted_Di_Biase
gptkb:Vader
gptkb:Terry_Funk
gptkb:Ric_Flair
gptkb:Randy_Savage
gptkb:Tully_Blanchard
gptkb:Kevin_Sullivan
gptkb:Harley_Race
gptkb:The_One_Man_Gang
gptkb:Vince_Mc_Mahon
gptkb:The_Horsemen
gptkb:Four_Horsemen
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gptkbp:final_match_date
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gptkb:2015
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gptkbp:finishing_move
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gptkb:Figure-Four_Leglock
gptkb:The_Figure-Four_Leglock
Figure Four Leglock
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gptkbp:first_match
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gptkb:1968
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gptkbp:fought_against
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gptkb:Ric_Flair
gptkb:Randy_Savage
gptkb:Tully_Blanchard
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gptkbp:fought_in
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gptkb:Steel_Cage_Match
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gptkbp:founded_by
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gptkb:Dusty_Rhodes
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gptkbp:full_name
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gptkb:Virgil_Riley_Runnels_Jr.
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gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction
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gptkb:2007
gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:NWA_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame_2007
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gptkbp:has_catchphrase
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gptkb:The_American_Dream
gptkb:Hard_Times
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gptkbp:has_influenced
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future wrestlers
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gptkbp:has_title
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gptkb:The_American_Dream
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gptkbp:has_won
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gptkb:NWA_World_Heavyweight_Championship
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gptkbp:has_worked_with
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gptkb:WCW
gptkb:WWE
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gptkbp:height
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6 ft 1 in
6 ft 2 in
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gptkbp:hometown
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gptkb:San_Antonio,_Texas
gptkb:Austin,_Texas
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Dusty Rhodes
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gptkbp:inducted_into
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gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
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gptkbp:influence
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gptkb:Cody_Rhodes
gptkb:Wrestling
sports entertainment
wrestling promos
Wrestling promos
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:Dustin_Rhodes
gptkb:Cody_Rhodes
gptkb:Wrestling
Wrestling Style
Wrestling storylines
Wrestling promos
Wrestling psychology
Future wrestlers
Wrestling storytelling
Many wrestlers
Wrestling characters
Many modern wrestlers
Wrestling Promos
Professional wrestling promos
Dusty Rhodes' style of wrestling
Modern wrestling promos
Wrestling entertainment style
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Gorgeous_George
gptkb:Buddy_Rogers
gptkb:Eddie_Graham
gptkb:Jack_Brisco
gptkb:Dusty_Rhodes_Sr.
gptkb:Bruno_Sammartino
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:Paul_Heyman
gptkb:Terry_Funk
gptkb:Ric_Flair
gptkb:Dustin_Rhodes
gptkb:Cody_Rhodes
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gptkbp:is_known_for
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his charisma
the ' American Dream' persona
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gptkbp:is_remembered_for
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his promos
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gptkbp:is_trained_in
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gptkb:Eddie_Graham
gptkb:Dory_Funk_Jr.
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gptkbp:known_for
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gptkb:The_American_Dream
gptkb:American_Dream
Charismatic personality
Storytelling in wrestling
promos
Cultural impact in wrestling
Charismatic promos
Influencing wrestling style
Promotional work
Promoting wrestling events
Promoting wrestling matches
Being a face of the NWA
Creating the Dusty Finish
His work in the territories
Charisma and Mic Skills
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gptkbp:legacy
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gptkb:cultural_icon
gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
Influential in the development of professional wrestling
Influential figure in professional wrestling
Influential in wrestling history
Influential in professional wrestling
Known for his charismatic personality
Influenced future generations of wrestlers
Mentor to many wrestlers
Cultural icon in professional wrestling
Cultural icon in wrestling
Influential figure in wrestling history
inspiring future wrestlers
Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
Influence on professional wrestling
Influential in the wrestling business
American Dream persona
promoting wrestling in the South
influence on promos
Cultural Icon in Wrestling
Pioneer of the promo style
Impact on Southern wrestling
Influential in the development of wrestling promos
Pioneer of the 'working class' character
Pioneer of the working-class hero character
Influential in the development of modern wrestling promos
Created memorable feuds that captivated audiences
Created the Dusty Finish
Known for his storytelling ability in matches
Left a lasting impact on wrestling culture
Mentored many wrestlers in NXT
Pioneer of the working-class hero persona
Promoted the concept of the ' American Dream' in wrestling
Contributed to the popularity of Southern wrestling
Contributed to the rise of pay-per-view events in wrestling
Popularized the use of colorful attire in wrestling
Helped establish the concept of the 'babyface' character
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gptkbp:managed_by
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gptkb:Paul_Jones
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gptkbp:manager
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gptkb:Paul_Ellering
gptkb:Paul_Heyman
gptkb:Dustin_Rhodes
gptkb:Tully_Blanchard
gptkb:The_Dream_Team
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gptkbp:match_type
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gptkb:Steel_Cage_Match
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:The_Son_of_a_Plumber
gptkb:The_American_Dream
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gptkbp:notable_event
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1970s
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gptkbp:notable_inductees
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gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
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gptkbp:notable_match
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gptkb:Great_American_Bash_1986
gptkb:Starrcade_1985
gptkb:Dusty_Rhodes_vs._Tully_Blanchard
gptkb:Clash_of_the_Champions
gptkb:Cage_Match
gptkb:Starrcade
Dusty Rhodes vs. Ric Flair
vs. Terry Funk
vs. Ric Flair
vs. Harley Race
vs. The Executioner at Starrcade 1985
Dusty Rhodes vs. Harley Race
Dusty Rhodes vs Tully Blanchard at Starrcade 1985
Dusty Rhodes vs. Harley Race at Starrcade 1985
Dusty Rhodes vs. Terry Funk
Dusty Rhodes vs. Terry Funk at the 1989 Great American Bash
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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' Hard times create strong men.'
' I am the common man.'
' I am the son of a plumber.'
' I will never forget where I came from.'
' The American Dream is alive and well.'
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gptkbp:notable_rivalry
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gptkb:The_Four_Horsemen
gptkb:Ted_Di_Biase
gptkb:The_Great_Muta
gptkb:Vader
gptkb:Sgt._Slaughter
gptkb:Terry_Funk
gptkb:Lex_Luger
gptkb:Ric_Flair
gptkb:Tully_Blanchard
gptkb:Kevin_Sullivan
gptkb:Harley_Race
gptkb:Nikita_Koloff
gptkb:The_Horsemen
gptkb:The_Midnight_Express
Dusty Rhodes vs. The Horsemen
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gptkbp:notable_wrestlers
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gptkb:Dustin_Rhodes
gptkb:Cody_Rhodes
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gptkbp:outcome
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Won
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gptkbp:partnership
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gptkb:Diamonds
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gptkbp:posthumous_recognition
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gptkb:NWA_Hall_of_Fame_2009
gptkb:Professional_Wrestling_Hall_of_Fame_2007
gptkb:Wrestling_Observer_Newsletter_Hall_of_Fame_1996
gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame_2007
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gptkbp:premiered_on
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gptkb:1967
gptkb:1968
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gptkbp:promotions
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gptkb:WCW
gptkb:NWA
gptkb:WWE
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gptkbp:real_name
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gptkb:Virgil_Riley_Runnels_Jr.
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gptkbp:retired
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gptkb:2007
gptkb:2010
gptkb:2015
gptkb:2019
gptkb:WWE
gptkb:cultural_icon
gptkb:Yes
gptkb:Wrestling
inspiring future generations
being a commentator
being a booker
being a mentor to young wrestlers
being a promoter
contributing to the growth of Southern wrestling
creating memorable storylines
pioneering character work
popularizing the 'common man' persona
In-Ring Competition
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gptkbp:retirement
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gptkb:Starrcade_1985
gptkb:1999
gptkb:2010
gptkb:2015
gptkb:2019
gptkb:Terry_Funk
gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame_2007
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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gptkb:1999
gptkb:2007
gptkb:2010
gptkb:2015
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gptkbp:ring_name
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gptkb:The_American_Dream
gptkb:1967
gptkb:1968
gptkb:Dusty_Rhodes
47 years
1968-2015
Brawling and storytelling
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gptkbp:rival
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gptkb:The_Horsemen
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gptkbp:signature
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Polka dots
Polka Dots
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gptkbp:signature_move
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gptkb:carving
gptkb:Bionic_Elbow
gptkb:Cobra_Clutch
gptkb:The_Bionic_Elbow
Figure Four Leglock
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gptkbp:spouse
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Michelle Runnels
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gptkbp:style
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gptkb:Charismatic
Brawling
Promotional wrestling
Charismatic and entertaining
babyface
Charismatic and relatable
Promotional Wrestling
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gptkbp:tag_team
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gptkb:Bunkhouse_Buck
gptkb:Bobby_Eaton
gptkb:Dustin_Rhodes
gptkb:Magnum_T._A.
gptkb:Dick_Murdoch
gptkb:The_Road_Warriors
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gptkbp:weight
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276 lb
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gptkbp:won
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gptkb:NWA_World_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkb:WCW_World_Television_Championship
gptkb:WWF_Tag_Team_Championship
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gptkbp:wrestling_promotion
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gptkb:World_Championship_Wrestling
gptkb:Dusty_Rhodes_Wrestling_Academy
gptkb:WCW
gptkb:Jim_Crockett_Promotions
gptkb:NWA
gptkb:WWE
gptkb:World_Wrestling_Federation
gptkb:Mid-South_Wrestling
gptkb:Wrestling
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gptkbp:wrestling_style
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gptkb:Charismatic
gptkb:storytelling
Technical
Promotional
Brawler
charisma
Promo Cutting
promos
crowd engagement
Promo Master
Promo
promotional wrestling
Promo-heavy
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:rock
gptkb:The_Sandman
gptkb:Diamonds
gptkb:Funk
gptkb:Sting
gptkb:The_Four_Horsemen
gptkb:Raven
gptkb:Scott_Hall
gptkb:Austin
gptkb:WWE
gptkb:Hulk_Hogan
gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:Cactus_Jack
gptkb:Stardust
gptkb:The_Equalizer
gptkb:Cody
gptkb:Edge
gptkb:Wrestling
gptkb:Stone_Cold
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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