5 WWE Superstars who deserve way more credit than they're given

#2: Goldust helped usher in a new Attitude

The envelope-pushing Goldust helped usher in an era of Attitude.

A member of the legendary Rhodes Dynasty, Dustin Rhodes never reached the same highs as his father Dusty, even though his brother Cody is becoming one of the hottest stars in recent years.

But the bizarre one deserves more credit than he’s ever given, as whether fans realise it or not, this Grandson of a plumber helped WWF reached its most successful time.

In 1995, it was clear that the cartoonish, wacky characters of the New Generation weren’t working, with stars like Mantaur and Aldo Montoya failing to compete with the ever-growing presence of WCW.

Enter Goldust, decked head to toe in gold, spouting movie quotes and pushing the envelope of what was allowed on TV.

The character became an overnight sensation, with fans, and opponents constantly confused by what this strange man would do next.

The original envelope pusher, it wasn’t long before Goldust was overshadowed by bigger stars who also pushed the limits of what was allowed on TV, with the company’s new Attitude Era becoming arguably their most successful period in history.

After he established himself, it wasn’t long before Mankind came along, and took the idea of a crazy wrestler giving long speeches to what he believes was an intelligent audience even further.

Outside of the Attitude Era, Rhodes has continued to give to the company, working for the WWE for around 20 years, before recently leaving to join All Elite Wrestling.