ExploreTrending on FacebookWild Walmart brawl involves 2 women, young boyTexas woman says cop who pulled gun at pool party 'deserves a medal'Heartwarming: Waitress' act of kindness touches grieving couple who lost babyWoman involved in Walmart brawl reveals what started fightOhio mom upset over sign in Target store's toy sectionExploreMore popular and trending storiesFormer professional wrestler Virgil Runnels, better known as “The American Dream Dusty Rhodes,” has died at the age of 69.The WWE posted the news on their official Twitter account.Rhodes was a three-time NWA champion and WWE Hall of Fame member.Fans quickly turned to social media to express their shock and sorrow over the news.[View the story "Pro wrestling legend ‘The American Dream Dusty Rhodes’ dead at 69" on Storify]Pro wrestling legend ‘The American Dream Dusty Rhodes’ dead at 69Former professional wrestler Virgil Runnels, better known as“The American Dream Dusty Rhodes,” has died at the age of 69. Fellow wrestlers and fans took to social media to express their sorrow.Storified by CMGNationalNews· Thu, Jun 11 2015 18:26:59WWE is deeply saddened that Virgil Runnels, aka “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, passed away today at age 69. http://t.co/MDfxIAbxwNWWE#WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes passes away http://t.co/vcu7S70tmq http://t.co/epYEDGUpCJWrestlingNews.CoSaddened to hear the passing of Dusty Rhodes. Legend, teacher, mentor, friend...Love you Dream #BookinAintEasyKid http://t.co/ZxlGSgKB8JTriple HThis is the last interview I did with Dusty for @WWE.com. The Dream was so happy. http://t.co/9KVTcHci2k #RIPDustyRhodesJoey StylesSo saddened by the passing of the #AmericanDream @WWEDustyRhodes - He was an amazing person with an amazing mind! He made #NXT so great!WWE MurphyRIP MY BROTHER DUSTY RHODES. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOREVER #RIPDUSTYThe Iron Sheik@WWEDustyRhodes Im going to miss u so much. My mentor & my biggest advocate... Words can't express how I feel. Just Thank you.Enzo AmoreI'm speechless. RIP to a mentor, legend, & hero. There will never be another like you. #AmericanDream #DustyRhodes http://t.co/H7DRgUPyUXScott DawsonOne of our greatest passed away today. #DustyRhodes thank you for everything you taught me. We will miss you. http://t.co/D5pAbdTIbgXavier WoodsAbsolutely gutted to hear of the passing of Dusty Rhodes. Honored to have had the pleasure of learning from him at @WWENXT #ThankYouDreamJason AyersRIP "American Dream" Dusty Rhodes! http://t.co/MMHo9SpKIWWrestlings GloryDaysThe American Dream @WWEDustyRhodes has passed away. True pro wrestling pioneer. #RIPDustyRhodes #WWE http://t.co/qPFE4CLmMtWrestleNewsDailyI'm speechless hearing about the passing of @WWEDustyRhodes he has been an amazing mentor to me, and was an unbelievable person to be aroundBaron CorbinRIP to the American Dream Dusty Rhodes . http://t.co/S0B73DYdzpTony SteeleWords can't explain how it feels to hear about the passing of legend and mentor @WWEDustyRhodes ... #RIPDustyRhodes Sylvester LefortR.I.P. to "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes -- This one stings. One of the greatest to ever grace the squared circle. http://t.co/MCR8Ddy8b8Jason KellyIn Other News1McCoy: Bullpen, De La Cruz lift Reds past Angels2 Gene Smith ‘went berserk’ with Ohio State football coach salaries this...3Archdeacon: Teammates’ friendship grows into life-saving bond 4Ohio State spring football review: Offensive line5Ohio State spring football review: Tight ends