Dustin Rhodes wants wrestling fans to stop using the term “jobber“.
The term has been used for decades in professional wrestling. To “do the job” was to lose the predetermined match. Thus, a jobber was somebody whose job was to exclusively lose matches.
They were an important part of wrestling, although the role has seemingly died out in recent years. A jobber was tasked with making their opponent look good at all times, to their own detriment. However, the word has now become an insult to some, including Dustin Rhodes.
The AEW star took to Twitter to ask fans to stop using the word “jobber”. He claimed it to be “extremely disrespectful”, and declared that the wrestlers are “enhancement talents” instead.
Dustin Rhodes told fans to show compassion instead of using the insulting language that he perceives jobber to be.
“Please stop using the term “Jobber”. It is extremely disrespectful to everyone who is putting their bodies on the line each week. All of us are “Enhancement Talent”. We enhance each others careers. Show compassion to everyone that steps in this business and works hard enhancing others. #KeepSteppin“
Dustin Rhodes: AEW Contract Expires In September
Dustin Rhodes’ AEW deal runs out this year, but he is not content with retiring when it’s done.
The WWE legend took to Twitter to dispel any myths about his potential retirement. He revealed his contract expires in September, but he is in negotiations with the company and does not intent to retire just yet.
“Wrong! Jeeze guys, do better. Yes my contract is up in September, and No, I am absolutely NOT DONE. Having the best matches of my life and hopefully, God willing I will get to retire on my own terms, respected with a full heart. Hopefully Negotiations go well because I am damn worth the world.”
” The only things that matter to me are: taking care of my family first and foremost, and finishing up when I am ready, and how I envision my retirement. So hold off guys, This biz is my life and I love doing it for you, while still having fun and able. #KeepSteppin and thank you all for your continued love and support!”
