Summary

Dustin Rhodes said he expects to be back in action in roughly two to three weeks after recovering from double knee replacement surgery.

Rhodes has been out since July 2025, when he lost the TNT Championship to Kyle Fletcher on an episode of AEW Collision.

He said his new knees are feeling good overall, though he still felt fatigue from extended walking during the interview appearance.

Dustin Rhodes return timeline could add veteran depth to AEW TV in March

Dustin Rhodes giving a two-to-three-week window puts a near-term return on the table for AEW programming, and that could quickly add an experienced in-ring option across weekly shows.

Because his layoff followed a title loss and major surgery, his first match back will likely draw immediate attention as a key checkpoint in his post-rehab run.

Quotes

Quote from Dustin Rhodes

“I just had double knee replacements. So, they’re brand-new knees. They’re feeling pretty good. It’s a little tired today from all the walking, this [dog competition building] is such a huge venue. But probably two weeks, three weeks I’ll be back, TBS, TNT, HBO Max.”