Dustin Rhodes just snapped back at a fan accountand it all started with a simple post about Mariah May.
After CrispyWrestling shared a screenshot showing Toni Storm liking a video clip of Mariah Mays WWE NXT debut, the AEW veteran wasnt having it. The post read Toni Storm supporting Mariah May after her move to WWE, and showed that Storm, who worked closely with May in AEW, had interacted with the post on Instagram.
Rhodes quickly replied on Twitter, writing: Dude please shut your account down. I support everyone as well.
That response instantly lit up timelines, especially because the original post wasnt negativeit simply pointed out support between two former storyline allies. But if youve been following Rhodes lately, the outburst shouldnt come as a surprise.
Just last week, Dustin vented during Close Up with Renee Paquette about what he calls the toxic WWE vs AEW narrativesomething he blames on fans, not wrestlers.
He defended AEWs progress and long-term plans, stating:
And closed with this: It is a place I want to be and finish my career.
Dustins online frustration reflects a larger theme in AEW lately, with several stars and executives using the term tribalism to clap back at fans celebrating WWEs renewed success under Triple H. While AEW is still finding its footing, WWE is once again drawing record numbers, top-level reactions, and high-profile talent like Mariah May.
For fans, the moment was just a cool nod between Toni and Mariah. But for Dustin, it was another reminder of what he sees as online toxicityand hes clearly had enough.
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