Dustin Rhodes Says Wrestling Got Hurt When Too Many Secrets Started Getting Exposed

Dustin Rhodes believes wrestling lost something important when fans started seeing too much of what happens behind the scenes.

While speaking on The F Y’all Podcast with C.T. Fletcher, Rhodes talked about how the wrestling business has changed over the years, especially with the rise of the internet and behind-the-scenes content. He explained that when he started in the industry, protecting the illusion of wrestling was considered part of the job, and that mindset was taken seriously by everyone involved. Rhodes pointed directly at the internet as a major turning point, saying the easy access to information allowed fans to see things that were once kept private within the business.

“Well, I absolutely think it damaged us, man, because the internet damaged us. They’ve let them in too far. They’ve let the fans in too far to see behind the curtain, to see how everything works.”

He also brought up modern wrestling content that openly shows how matches and production work, saying that too many details are being shared publicly. In his view, that shift goes against how he was trained when he first entered the industry.

“Back in the day, you protected the business at all costs. I think with WWE Unreal, they’re letting too much of our secrets out. I was taught to protect the business, and that’s just how I feel about it.”

Rhodes’ comments reflect the long-running argument between old-school veterans and modern wrestling culture. While many fans enjoy seeing behind the scenes, others agree with Rhodes that keeping some mystery alive helped make wrestling feel bigger and more believable.

Even with the business continuing to evolve, Dustin Rhodes’ perspective shows that some veterans still believe wrestling works best when not every secret is shared with the audience.

Do you agree with Dustin Rhodes that exposing too much behind the scenes has hurt wrestling, or do you think fans should be able to see how everything works? Leave your thoughts and feedback below.

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