Diamond Dallas Page recalls Dusty Rhodes' advice that changed his career
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Diamond Dallas Page shared significant advice from WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes during a recent podcast with Cody Rhodes. In 1994, a frustrated Page expressed doubt about his chances of ever becoming a world champion. Dusty's stern response motivated him to believe in his potential. Page wrote down his goal to win a world title within five years, achieving that goal four years later in 1999 by defeating legends Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, and Sting.
- •Diamond Dallas Page spoke about Dusty Rhodes' impact on his career.
- •Rhodes' encouragement shifted Page's mindset about being a world champion.
- •Page set the goal to win a world title within five years.
- •He achieved his title win in 1999 against prominent wrestlers.
- •The conversation took place on Cody Rhodes' podcast.
- 7:30 PMWrestling Inc — Diamond Dallas Page Shares Words From WWE HOFer Dusty Rhodes That Changed His Career
"The late Dusty Rhodes played a pivotal role in Diamond Dallas Page's career, and the WWE Hall of Famer has recalled an anecdote that motivated him.
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