Wrestling legend comes to Sebring

Remember the "American Dream" Dusty Rhodes and his "Bionic Elbow?"

Those who do will be pleased to know that the wrestling legend, who became a household name in the '70s and '80s, is coming to Sebring in July as part of a monthlong "The American Dream Tour."

The tour consists of five feature dates throughout Florida in which Rhodes will meet and greet fans during autograph sessions with Florida Championship Wrestling.

Rhodes will be in Sebring July 16 at the Highlands County Fairgrounds Convention Center for the show, which begins 8 p.m.

The card each night will feature eight matches, with appearances by the stars of World Wrestling Entertainment's NXT, the Florida Heavyweight and Florida Tag Team Champions. There will be a divas bikini contest showcasing FCW divas.

The tour will also include a special ring return where Rhodes will team up with his WWE sons Goldust and Cody Rhodes in Kissimmee.

During the 1970s and 1980s, Rhodes competed for the original Florida Championship Wrestling.

He then moved to the NWA/WCW where he would capture multiple world titles before eventually joining Vince McMahon's WWE (formerly WWF).

Rhodes was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007.

"The state of Florida is so rich in wrestling history" said Rhodes. "Having the opportunity to do this tour and see some old friends all throughout the sunshine state is an honor I couldn't pass up."

The following dates are scheduled for the tour. All shows start at 8 p.m.

July 2--Melbourne Auditorium in Melbourne.
July 9--Osceola Heritage Park Exhibition Hall in Kissimmee with Cody Rhodes and Goldust
July 10--Volusia County Fairgrounds in Deland with Goldust
July 16-Highlands County Fairgrounds Convention Center, Sebring.
July 30--Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda with special guests.

Rhodes will meet and sign autographs for fans in attendance. Free Dusty Rhodes bobble heads will also be available to Gold Circle ticket holders.

Tickets range from $12 to $30 and are available at Buddy's Home Furnishings locations in various tour stop cities. Tickets are also available at www.FCWWrestling.com.