![]() “For now, thank you all from the bottom of my heart and I’ll see you all soon.”įor more news across the world of professional wrestling, stick to Daily DDT. “Thank you to the fans that have fought it out with me for the past 7 years and the people in my corner,” Rush said. Yet, his appearance at Double or Nothing was a big surprise that had everyone looking forward to what is next for the performer. On February 18, 2017, Rush made his debut for Pro Wrestling Guerrilla at 'Only Kings Understand Each Other', where he was defeated by Ricochet. Rush started to perform for New Japan Strong, even taking part in the New Japan USA Cup. On Saturday June 25, 2016, he was defeated by Michael Elgin. ![]() After the release he would appear for multiple organizations such as GCW, MCW, and MLW, picking up titles along the way such as the MLW Middleweight title and the AAA Cruiserweight title. This was after he got over with wrestling fans as a pairing with Bobby Lashley and a stint as the Cruiserweight champion. Rush was among the first round of WWE roster cuts back in 2020 when the promotion blamed COVID-19 for releasing multiple in-ring performers and backstage professionals. Which would have led to me being the first person in history to be signed to two major wrestling organizations simultaneously.” Rush took a curb stomp in his match, and it was later revealed he would be replaced in the semi-finals due to injury. “So cool of AEW still wanting to sign me despite separating my AC in the Casino Battle Royal. Lio Rush was injured at PWG’s Battle of Los Angeles event on Sunday night where he beat Buddy Matthews via disqualification. “Grateful for the opportunities that I’ve had this past year after my WWE release,” Rush stated. According to his post, he was on the cusp of being signed by both New Japan Pro Wrestling and AEW at the same time. Make sure to check out Lio's music and other upcoming projects at his website.A post shared by Lio Rush went on to reveal that he separated his AC joint during the Casino Battle Royal where he made his AEW debut as the joker card. We'll have much more from this interview over the next couple of weeks. Lio also opened up about his future, his music career, and much more in the exclusive interview with Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp which you can view above. He showed us what he wanted and it was so crazy," Lio said. Like, I’ll never forget when he explained the whole he wanted Bobby to start bending over and me pointing at his ass. It just sounded like a comic book or something. "I would listen to podcasts all the time and hear these crazy stories about Vince and some of the stuff that he comes up with. However, Lio says that living it is a different thing altogether. McMahon is known for eccentric ideas, and has a reputation as such. He said he will fulfill any obligations he has with New Japan Pro-Wrestling after he is healed. He said AEW offered him a deal, despite his injury, but feels it’s his time to lace up his boots. If you thought that Vince McMahon pitching the idea of Elias busting Lashley's ass with a guitar is surprising, it's not. Rush explained he got injured during the Casino Battle Royal at Double or Nothing, which caused him to re-evaluate his future. I was in his office every week, which was insane." Which is crazy because I’ve heard people have been in the company for a year, two years, and they’ve never had a meeting with Vince. Every single week I was in Vince’s office, listening to what he wanted for that week with me and Bobby. The announcements timing caught several fans off guard as the former WWE. But, to answer your question, on if I talked to Vince. Lio Rush has taken to social media to announce his retirement from active in-ring competition. "Just because the pairing with me and Bobby, it was his idea. Who pitches such a thing? Paul Heyman? Triple H?
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