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Virgil Runnels

Bio: Virgil Riley Runnels, Jr. , better known as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, was an American professional wrestler, booker/writer, and trainer who most notably worked for the National Wrestling Alliance, NWA Championship Wrestling from Florida, Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP), and WWE

Born: Fri, Oct 12 1945

Birthplace: Austin, Texas, USA

Death: Thu, Jun 11 2015

Virgil Runnels is 69 years old

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WWE Tribute to the Troops 2014

Virgil Runnels was 69 in WWE Tribute to the Troops 2014 as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 2014

WCW War Games: WCW's Most Notorious Matches

Virgil Runnels was 67 in WCW War Games: WCW's Most Notorious Matches as 'Executive Consultant'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 25 2013

WWE Royal Rumble 2007

Virgil Runnels was 61 in WWE Royal Rumble 2007 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 28 2007

WWE Royal Rumble 2006

Virgil Runnels was 60 in WWE Royal Rumble 2006 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 29 2006

TNA Destination X 2005

Virgil Runnels was 59 in TNA Destination X 2005 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 13 2005

WCW Road Wild 1999

Virgil Runnels was 53 in WCW Road Wild 1999 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1999

WCW Bash at the Beach 1999

Virgil Runnels was 53 in WCW Bash at the Beach 1999 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 11 1999

WCW The Great American Bash 1999

Virgil Runnels was 53 in WCW The Great American Bash 1999 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 13 1999

WCW Slamboree 1999

Virgil Runnels was 53 in WCW Slamboree 1999 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 09 1999

WCW Spring Stampede 1999

Virgil Runnels was 53 in WCW Spring Stampede 1999 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 11 1999

WCW Uncensored 1999

Virgil Runnels was 53 in WCW Uncensored 1999 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 14 1999

WCW SuperBrawl IX

Virgil Runnels was 53 in WCW SuperBrawl IX as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 21 1999

WCW Souled Out 1999

Virgil Runnels was 53 in WCW Souled Out 1999 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 17 1999

WCW Starrcade 1998

Virgil Runnels was 53 in WCW Starrcade 1998 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 1998

WCW World War 3 1998

Virgil Runnels was 53 in WCW World War 3 1998 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 22 1998

WCW Halloween Havoc 1998

Virgil Runnels was 53 in WCW Halloween Havoc 1998 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 25 1998

WCW Fall Brawl 1998

Virgil Runnels was 52 in WCW Fall Brawl 1998 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1998

WCW Road Wild 1998

Virgil Runnels was 52 in WCW Road Wild 1998 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 08 1998

WCW Bash at the Beach '98

Virgil Runnels was 52 in WCW Bash at the Beach '98 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 12 1998

WCW The Great American Bash 1998

Virgil Runnels was 52 in WCW The Great American Bash 1998 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 14 1998

WCW Slamboree 1998

Virgil Runnels was 52 in WCW Slamboree 1998 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 17 1998

WCW Spring Stampede 1998

Virgil Runnels was 52 in WCW Spring Stampede 1998 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 19 1998

WCW Uncensored 1998

Virgil Runnels was 52 in WCW Uncensored 1998 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 15 1998

WCW SuperBrawl VIII

Virgil Runnels was 52 in WCW SuperBrawl VIII as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 22 1998

WCW Souled Out 1998

Virgil Runnels was 52 in WCW Souled Out 1998 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 24 1998

WCW Starrcade 1997

Virgil Runnels was 52 in WCW Starrcade 1997 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 28 1997

WCW World War 3 1997

Virgil Runnels was 52 in WCW World War 3 1997 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 23 1997

WCW Halloween Havoc 1997

Virgil Runnels was 52 in WCW Halloween Havoc 1997 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 26 1997

WCW Fall Brawl 1997

Virgil Runnels was 51 in WCW Fall Brawl 1997 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 14 1997

WCW Clash of The Champions XXXV

Virgil Runnels was 51 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXXV as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 21 1997

WCW Road Wild 1997

Virgil Runnels was 51 in WCW Road Wild 1997 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 09 1997

WCW Bash at The Beach 1997

Virgil Runnels was 51 in WCW Bash at The Beach 1997 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 13 1997

WCW The Great American Bash 1997

Virgil Runnels was 51 in WCW The Great American Bash 1997 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 15 1997

WCW Slamboree 1997

Virgil Runnels was 51 in WCW Slamboree 1997 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 18 1997

WCW Spring Stampede 1997

Virgil Runnels was 51 in WCW Spring Stampede 1997 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 06 1997

WCW Uncensored 1997

Virgil Runnels was 51 in WCW Uncensored 1997 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 16 1997

WCW SuperBrawl VII

Virgil Runnels was 51 in WCW SuperBrawl VII as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 23 1997

nWo Souled Out 1997

Virgil Runnels was 51 in nWo Souled Out 1997 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 25 1997

WCW Clash of The Champions XXXIV

Virgil Runnels was 51 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXXIV as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1997

WCW Starrcade 1996

Virgil Runnels was 51 in WCW Starrcade 1996 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 29 1996

WCW World War 3 1996

Virgil Runnels was 51 in WCW World War 3 1996 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 24 1996

WCW Halloween Havoc 1996

Virgil Runnels was 51 in WCW Halloween Havoc 1996 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 27 1996

WCW Fall Brawl 1996

Virgil Runnels was 50 in WCW Fall Brawl 1996 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 15 1996

WCW Clash of The Champions XXXIII

Virgil Runnels was 50 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXXIII as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 1996

WCW Hog Wild 1996

Virgil Runnels was 50 in WCW Hog Wild 1996 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 1996

WCW Bash at the Beach 1996

Virgil Runnels was 50 in WCW Bash at the Beach 1996 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 06 1996

WCW The Great American Bash 1996

Virgil Runnels was 50 in WCW The Great American Bash 1996 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 16 1996

WCW Slamboree 1996

Virgil Runnels was 50 in WCW Slamboree 1996 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 19 1996

WCW Uncensored 1996

Virgil Runnels was 50 in WCW Uncensored 1996 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 24 1996

WCW SuperBrawl VI

Virgil Runnels was 50 in WCW SuperBrawl VI as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 11 1996

WCW Clash of The Champions XXXII

Virgil Runnels was 50 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXXII as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 23 1996

WCW Starrcade 1995

Virgil Runnels was 50 in WCW Starrcade 1995 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1995

WCW World War 3 1995

Virgil Runnels was 50 in WCW World War 3 1995 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 26 1995

WCW Halloween Havoc 1995

Virgil Runnels was 50 in WCW Halloween Havoc 1995 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 1995

WCW Fall Brawl 1995

Virgil Runnels was 49 in WCW Fall Brawl 1995 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 17 1995

WCW Clash of The Champions XXXI

Virgil Runnels was 49 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXXI as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 06 1995

WCW Bash at the Beach 1995

Virgil Runnels was 49 in WCW Bash at the Beach 1995 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 16 1995

WCW The Great American Bash 1995

Virgil Runnels was 49 in WCW The Great American Bash 1995 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 18 1995

WCW Slamboree 1995

Virgil Runnels was 49 in WCW Slamboree 1995 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 21 1995

WCW Uncensored 1995

Virgil Runnels was 49 in WCW Uncensored 1995 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 19 1995

WCW Clash of The Champions XXX

Virgil Runnels was 49 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXX as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 25 1995

WCW Starrcade 1994

Virgil Runnels was 49 in WCW Starrcade 1994 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 27 1994

WCW Clash of The Champions XXIX

Virgil Runnels was 49 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXIX as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 16 1994

WCW Fall Brawl 1994

Virgil Runnels was 48 in WCW Fall Brawl 1994 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 18 1994

WCW Clash of the Champions XXVIII

Virgil Runnels was 48 in WCW Clash of the Champions XXVIII as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1994

WCW Bash at the Beach 1994

Virgil Runnels was 48 in WCW Bash at the Beach 1994 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 17 1994

WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII

Virgil Runnels was 48 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 23 1994

WCW Slamboree 1994

Virgil Runnels was 48 in WCW Slamboree 1994 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 22 1994

WCW Spring Stampede 1994

Virgil Runnels was 48 in WCW Spring Stampede 1994 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 17 1994

WCW SuperBrawl IV

Virgil Runnels was 48 in WCW SuperBrawl IV as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 20 1994

WCW Clash of The Champions XXVI

Virgil Runnels was 48 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXVI as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 27 1994

WCW Starrcade 1993

Virgil Runnels was 48 in WCW Starrcade 1993 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 27 1993

WCW Battle Bowl

Virgil Runnels was 48 in WCW Battle Bowl as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 1993

WCW Clash of The Champions XXV

Virgil Runnels was 48 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXV as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1993

WCW Halloween Havoc 1993

Virgil Runnels was 48 in WCW Halloween Havoc 1993 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 24 1993

WCW Fall Brawl 1993

Virgil Runnels was 47 in WCW Fall Brawl 1993 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 19 1993

WCW Clash of the Champions XXIV

Virgil Runnels was 47 in WCW Clash of the Champions XXIV as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 1993

WCW Beach Blast 1993

Virgil Runnels was 47 in WCW Beach Blast 1993 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 18 1993

WCW Clash of The Champions XXIII

Virgil Runnels was 47 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXIII as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 1993

WCW Slamboree 1993

Virgil Runnels was 47 in WCW Slamboree 1993 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 23 1993

WCW SuperBrawl III

Virgil Runnels was 47 in WCW SuperBrawl III as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 21 1993

WCW Clash of The Champions XXII

Virgil Runnels was 47 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXII as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 13 1993

WCW Starrcade 1992

Virgil Runnels was 47 in WCW Starrcade 1992 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 28 1992

WCW Clash of The Champions XXI

Virgil Runnels was 47 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXI as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 1992

WCW Halloween Havoc '92

Virgil Runnels was 47 in WCW Halloween Havoc '92 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 25 1992

WCW Great American Bash '92

Virgil Runnels was 46 in WCW Great American Bash '92 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 12 1992

WCW Clash of The Champions XIX

Virgil Runnels was 46 in WCW Clash of The Champions XIX as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 22 1992

WCW Beach Blast

Virgil Runnels was 46 in WCW Beach Blast as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 1992

WCW Wrestle War: WarGames

Virgil Runnels was 46 in WCW Wrestle War: WarGames as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 17 1992

WCW SuperBrawl II

Virgil Runnels was 46 in WCW SuperBrawl II as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 29 1992

WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII

Virgil Runnels was 46 in WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1992

WCW Starrcade 1991

Virgil Runnels was 46 in WCW Starrcade 1991 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 29 1991

WCW Clash of The Champions XVII

Virgil Runnels was 46 in WCW Clash of The Champions XVII as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 19 1991

WCW Halloween Havoc '91

Virgil Runnels was 46 in WCW Halloween Havoc '91 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 27 1991

WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91

Virgil Runnels was 45 in WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 1991

WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA

Virgil Runnels was 45 in WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 12 1991

WCW SuperBrawl: Return from The Rising Sun

Virgil Runnels was 45 in WCW SuperBrawl: Return from The Rising Sun as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 19 1991

WCW Clash of The Champions XIV: Dixie Dynamite

Virgil Runnels was 45 in WCW Clash of The Champions XIV: Dixie Dynamite as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 30 1991

PWF Homecoming

Virgil Runnels was 43 in PWF Homecoming as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1989

NWA Clash of The Champions III: Fall Brawl '88

Virgil Runnels was 42 in NWA Clash of The Champions III: Fall Brawl '88 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1988

NWA The Great American Bash '88: The Price for Freedom

Virgil Runnels was 42 in NWA The Great American Bash '88: The Price for Freedom as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 10 1988

NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem

Virgil Runnels was 42 in NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 08 1988

The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

Virgil Runnels was 42 in The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 23 1988

NWA Clash of the Champions

Virgil Runnels was 42 in NWA Clash of the Champions as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 1988

NWA Bunkhouse Stampede

Virgil Runnels was 42 in NWA Bunkhouse Stampede as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 1988

NWA Starrcade '87: Chi-Town Heat!

Virgil Runnels was 42 in NWA Starrcade '87: Chi-Town Heat! as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 1987

The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

Virgil Runnels was 41 in The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 1987

NWA Super Towns on The SuperStation

Virgil Runnels was 41 in NWA Super Towns on The SuperStation as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 1987

NWA Starrcade '86: The Night of The Sky-Walkers

Virgil Runnels was 41 in NWA Starrcade '86: The Night of The Sky-Walkers as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1986

NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro

Virgil Runnels was 40 in NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1986

NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise Land

Virgil Runnels was 40 in NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise Land as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1986

NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte

Virgil Runnels was 40 in NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 1986

The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

Virgil Runnels was 40 in The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1986

NWA Battle of The Belts II

Virgil Runnels was 40 in NWA Battle of The Belts II as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1986

NWA Superstars on The SuperStation

Virgil Runnels was 40 in NWA Superstars on The SuperStation as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 1986

NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering

Virgil Runnels was 40 in NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 28 1985

NWA The Great American Bash 1985

Virgil Runnels was 39 in NWA The Great American Bash 1985 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 16 1985

NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge

Virgil Runnels was 39 in NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1984

NWA Lords of The Ring

Virgil Runnels was 38 in NWA Lords of The Ring as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 30 1984

NWA Night of Champions

Virgil Runnels was 38 in NWA Night of Champions as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1984

NWA Boogie Jam

Virgil Runnels was 38 in NWA Boogie Jam as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1984

NWA Starrcade 1983

Virgil Runnels was 38 in NWA Starrcade 1983 as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 1983

NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa

Virgil Runnels was 34 in NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 03 1980

TV Shows (As Crew)

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TNA iMPACT!

Virgil Runnels was 58+ in TNA iMPACT! as 'Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 04 2004

Raw

Virgil Runnels was 47+ in Raw as 'Writer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 11 1993