Dustin Rhodes Issues Apology For Responding To Islamophobic Tweet

Dustin Rhodes speaks.

Rhodes was a topic of controversy on Tuesday, with fans and wrestlers criticizing him for responding to an islamophobic, racist, and transphobic tweet. Mustafa Ali was one of the bigger names to call out Dustin, saying that his behavior is disappointing.

Mustafa Ali responded to Dustin Rhodes after Rhodes reacted to a social media post featuring a woman holding a firearm and wearing a shirt with a women’s restroom symbol and the words “Come And Take It,” alongside the caption, “Hey ISLAM, come at take it. I dare ya.” Rhodes… pic.twitter.com/xPRGUyLS2k

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After being called out by multiple people, Dustin deleted the reply and apologized for his actions. He explained that he was showing support for the gun in the picture and not the hateful views that the account expressed.

My apologies for liking a firearm pic. Did not not read the caption and that is my bad. I by no means, and you all know, I am not a racist person. We all bleed red. Truthfully liked the firearm in picture, nothing more. I sincerely apologize

— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) August 18, 2026

Yall can think what you want, but I am or have selective reading. Not a lie. Once again, i am sorry for not reading the post. I am 110% againt what she said after looking. I am being honest.

— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) August 18, 2026

Later on, Dustin Rhodes also took the time to apologize to Mustafa Ali.

My apologies @MustafaAli_X .
I am not that person. Genuinely like the photo. Did not read caption and don’t agree with that at all.

— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) August 18, 2026

Fightful will update fans if Rhodes issues further comment on this situation.