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Dustin Rhodes Apologizes for Liking Islamophobic Social Media Photo
Rhodes said he liked the image’s firearm, not the caption, and apologized after the post drew backlash from Mustafa Ali and others.
- On Tuesday, AEW wrestler Dustin Rhodes apologized after interacting with a social media post fans deemed Islamophobic and transphobic, stating he was "truly embarrassed" by the situation.
- The controversial image featured a woman with a firearm, which Rhodes claimed was his sole reason for engagement; he insisted he did not read the caption or endorse the hateful views.
- TNA wrestler Mustafa Ali publicly criticized Rhodes, stating "you showing support to something like this is really disappointing," though he later accepted the apology and urged caution.
- Following the backlash, Rhodes clarified he is "100% against" the post's content and noted his long support for trans rights, expressing frustration with the platform.
- Rhodes, who currently serves in a backstage coaching role for AEW while recovering from knee surgery, has since set his social media account to private.
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