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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 the only reason for his engagement; he insisted he did not read the caption or endorse the hateful views expressed.
- Expressing disappointment, TNA wrestler Mustafa Ali responded to Rhodes, writing "you showing support to something like this is really disappointing" before later accepting the apology and urging caution.
- Following the backlash, Rhodes clarified he is "100% against" the post's content and noted he has long supported trans rights, though he expressed 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 following the controversy.
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Dustin Rhodes Apologizes to Mustafa Ali and Takes His Account Private
Dustin Rhodes made his X account private after apologizing for interacting with a post that drew criticism for its anti-Islam and anti-transgender messaging. Rhodes had reacted approvingly to a post showing a woman wearing a shirt with a women’s bathroom symbol and the phrase “come and take it,” with a caption containing anti-Islam rhetoric. TNA’s Mustafa Ali, who is Muslim, responded to Rhodes directly. “I respect you and your family immensely.…
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