Dustin Duff

Pacific Northwest/Ohio Valley/Tampa Bay

[Eric Bischoff @EBischoff]

RIP Ted. And thank you for everything.

[Kofi Kingston @TrueKofi]

It’s taken me two full days to respond to all my texts. I hadn’t been on social media until today and I’m overwhelmed by all the messages here too. So much love.

So I can’t help but to be filled completely with gratitude…

My story has been nothing short of remarkable and I am truly blessed to have had such an illustrious, accolade-laden and, most importantly, fun-filled career. I made my childhood dream become the most wonderful reality.

Throughout this journey, I’m so thankful to have been surrounded by great friends and to have built so many unbreakable connections with people that I’m very proud to call my family.

Most people go through life without ever experiencing a love like I have for Woods and E. That bond alone would have made this whole experience worth it.

There are far too many people to mention by name here, but to everyone who has ever supported me, guided me, helped me, taught me, cheered for me, praised me, stood up for me, and even rooted against me: Thank you. I appreciate you more than words can say.

My main mission has always been a simple one: To provide a comfortable life filled with heartwarming memories for my family. And, largely in part to all of you, I can proudly say that I have achieved that goal and more.

This wasn’t supposed to be a novel, so let me wind it down with some advice:

Do your best to live a life without regrets, control what you can control, always give it your all, and fight hard for what you believe in.

Do not ever compromise or accept less than your due when it comes to your worth.

Find the courage to believe in yourself and fearlessly pursue your goals and dreams, because anything is possible.

The kid that was too small, short, skinny, and scrawny was never supposed to make it in this land of giants…yet here we are.

And so…

…as the sun sets on one chapter, so too must it rise in another. Tomorrow is indeed…a New Day. ☀️

[Austin Creed @AustinCreedWins]

For the past 16 years, WWE has been my home. It’s where I grew up, found myself, failed, learned, and got to live out things the younger version of me could only dream about.

When I first walked into FCW, I just wanted a chance to prove I belonged and to bring something different to professional wrestling. That chance became a life full of moments I’ll carry with me forever — WrestleMania, championships, King of the Ring, arenas around the world, and the gift of connecting with all of you by being myself.

The New Day gave me a bond with @TrueKofi and @WWEBigE that I’ll cherish for life. You believed in us, even when our ideas were wild, and because of that, we got to show people that being unapologetically yourself is a strength.

UpUpDownDown became another piece of that same mission: a place for joy, friendship, and humanity. I’m so thankful to everyone, past and present, who helped build it brick by brick.

To the locker room, producers, trainers, crew, camera teams, ring crew, everyone behind the scenes, and the props department - thank you. WWE has the most special and hardest working props department that youll ever find. Love you guys and none of this happens without you.

And to everyone who has been part of this ride: thank you for believing in me. Thank you for letting me be Xavier Woods. Thank you for giving me the confidence… to walk away as Austin Creed.

[IYO SKY @Iyo_SkyWWE]

選手として人生やキャリアを考える上で誰しもいつかは分岐点が来るのは理解しているけども、それが突然のタイミングにおとずれてしまったことを私は寂しく思います💔

カイリはパフォーマーとしてもひとりの人間としても、ほんとに同僚みんなに愛されていました。

誰よりも優しくて、少し天然で面白くて、チャーミングで、わたしの自慢の親友。
アメリカで数え切れないほど苦労して、いっぱい泣いて一緒に成長してきた戦友。
レンタカーの隣にカイリがいないなんて、受け入れるのがつらいけども‥

カイリには持ち前の才能と、WWEで培った素晴らしい知識と経験を持っているから、新たな航海もぜったいに素晴らしいものになるって確信してるよ

大好きなカイリの成功と幸せを心の底から願ってる
I love you so much Kairi.

ずっとずっと親友だよ🌊⚓️✨

@KAIRI_official

[Dustin Duff @IAm_Duffman]

Me happy 😍🔥🤘

[Assassin's Creed @assassinscreed]

It's time to raise the Black Flag again.

July 9th, 2026. 🏴‍☠️

[Dustin Duff @IAm_Duffman]

Nooo 😭 rest easy legend

[ESPN @espn]

Martial arts grandmaster and action star Chuck Norris has died, his family said in a statement. He was 86.

Norris was a six-time undefeated World Professional Middleweight Karate champion. He founded the United Fighting Arts Federation, as well as a style of karate sometimes known as Chun Kuk Do.

[Dustin Duff @IAm_Duffman]

@2K Xbox series X #WWE2K26

[Dustin Duff @IAm_Duffman]

@_denisesalcedo Xbox series X

[Seattle Sounders FC @SoundersFC]

LFGGGGGG!!! 🔥

Congratulations, @Seahawks!!

[Dustin Duff @IAm_Duffman]

Champions!!! Yea buddy! #SuperBowlLX #GoHawks

[Seattle Seahawks @Seahawks]

SUPER BOWL LX CHAMPIONS ‼️

[Finn Bálor @FinnBalor]

I will never forget being star struck as a ‘young boy’ sitting next to @tanahashi1_100 on the Njpw bus , only to be greeted by a gentle welcoming smile.

A true leader,
leading by example with unrivaled professionalism.
You inspired me, guided me, and pushed me to be better.
Thank you Senpai
and
Congratulations on an incredible career

Otsukaresama deshita

[Kenny Omega @KennyOmegamanX]

Tonight I had the incredible honor of participating in Tanahashi’s retirement ceremony. To stand with him in that ring, to see what he saw in those final moments…I felt the reality of it all, the weight of his decision.

Once I returned backstage I sat in stand-by lost in thought watching the monitor. Before I knew it, everyone around me had left. Tana, Ibushi, and I made the final walk. I joked that all 3 of us had to take the stairs slowly one by one - something I’m usually self conscious about (it doesn’t look cool), but today was different. We owned it proudly.

In the car ride back to the dressing rooms we shared one last conversation. I could easily type what was said, but to explain the real meaning of it was probably different for all 3 of us.

Broken down rivals now turned comrades. It’s really a beautiful thing, isn’t it?

Thanks to all that tuned in to celebrate the retirement of one of the greatest to ever do it.

#棚橋引退 #WK20

[Will Ospreay • ウィル・オスプレイ @WillOspreay]

Tanahashi San,

I wish I could put into words how much just being around you as a young man meant to me.

You showed so many of us how important it is to be kind & respectful to every person you came into contact with.

Getting to travel japan with you was one of the most rewarding things I ever experienced as it showed me exactly who I want to be as a wrestler & human being.

You set the bar for all of us.
So honoured to get to witness your last ride in a sold out Tokyo dome.

Thank you for everything and congratulations on an amazing career.

[Dustin Duff @IAm_Duffman]

@_denisesalcedo

[Denise 'Hollywood' Salcedo @_denisesalcedo]

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[Dustin Duff @IAm_Duffman]

Yes!!!!!! Hell of a win!! Go Cards bay bay!! @LouisvilleFB #GoCards #L1C4

[Dustin Duff @IAm_Duffman]

I love everything about this 😭🤘🔥 #TNABoundForGlory

[TNA Wrestling @ThisIsTNA]

The journey. The struggle. The triumph.

@Santana_Proud is your new TNA World Champion.

#TNABoundForGlory

[Finn Bálor @FinnBalor]

Congratulations Double Dirty Dom Mysterio

[AJ Mendez @TheAJMendez]

You’ve had my back for a decade. This run is for you, my wonderful weirdos.