WATCH: Dennis Rodman delivers TEAR-JERKING message to Chicago on first return to city in 13 years

After thirteen years of absence, Dennis Rodman returned to the United Center in Chicago and delivered an emotional message.

WATCH: Dennis Rodman delivers TEAR-JERKING message to Chicago on first return to city in 13 years

Dennis Rodman (Images via X / Twitter)

Dennis Rodman wasn’t very well-liked during his time with the Bad Boys Pistons, where he helped them win two championships over the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls. This earned him notoriety among Chicago fans. However, after he joined the Bulls in the 1996-97 season, he helped them win three consecutive championships with his incredible rebounding skills.

Many Chicago fans now hold great respect for Rodman, even though he was once their arch-rival. His partnership with Scottie Pippen and Jordan is considered one of the most formidable trios in the league’s history. They broke numerous records and solidified themselves as perhaps the greatest team of all time.

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Rodman recently returned to the United Center in Chicago after thirteen years for a guest appearance on AEW. During his return, he received an outpouring of love from Chicago fans. In an interview, Rodman acknowledged the love he received from the crowd and said that he became emotional upon returning to the arena after 13 years.

He expressed his appreciation for the people of Chicago, who appreciate someone who worked tirelessly for them. He also stated that he loves the people of Chicago as much as they love him.

“It’s amazing, Chicago has been lovely to me, man,” Rodman said. “I get so emotional because they love me so much. I can’t speak. Thirteen years [since I was last] here, and there’s so much love here. I respect these people so much. Thank God they loved someone who worked their a** off. And I hope the city of Chicago will love me as much as I love them.”

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Dennis Rodman’s professional wrestling history

Dennis Rodman’s professional wrestling history
Dennis Rodman and Hulk Hogan (Image via X / Twitter)

Dennis Rodman was known as a bad boy back in his day. He frequently appeared on WCW during his time with the Bulls. Between 1997 and 1999, he participated in three pro-wrestling matches in WCW, one of which was against NBA rival Karl Malone.

Rodman was good friends with pro-wrestling icon Hulk Hogan and teamed up with him twice during his three-match tenure with WCW, where he faced Karl Malone and Diamond Dallas Page. Rodman had just won the NBA Finals against Malone and the Utah Jazz, and Malone couldn’t secure a win against Rodman in the squared circle as well; he lost to Rodman and Hogan.

Dennis remained great friends with Hogan after his wrestling career in WCW. He also appeared on Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling TV show, defeating nine of his fellow contestants to win the championship in 2008. After a hiatus of fifteen years, Rodman returned to the world of professional wrestling to debut at AEW.

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