Lio Rush retires

[jimsteel]

Former WWE Superstar Lio Rush Announces Retirement After Making AEW Debut

Lio Rush announced his retirement from professional wrestling in an Instagram post Tuesday.


Lio Rush
@thelionelgreen
I’m retiring from Pro Wrestling 🙏🏽. It’s been a crazy ride, but it’s time to get off and do what truly makes me happy. Thank you @aew @aewontnt @njpwglobal for everything. Full story - t.co/SkpCOhT7Bt pic.twitter.com/17jvjMeXSI

Rush said he separated AC joint in the Casino Battle Royale at All Elite Wrestling's Double or Nothing pay-per-view. The injury proved to be more serious than he originally thought.

"I realized just how much this would affect my everyday life," he wrote. "For anyone who knows me, you know that i work endlessly for me and my family. It became more and more frustrating everyday finding little things that i could no longer do. Like simply putting on a shirt and a much harder fact to deal with, not being able to pick up my newborn son..."

Rush was revealed as a surprise entrant in the Battle Royale. Prior to that, he had been competing with New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Major League Wrestling following his departure from WWE in April 2020.

All Elite Wrestling
@aew
#LioRush is here!#AEWDoN #CasinoBattleRoyale pic.twitter.com/fzhw0nKj5D

Rush arrived in WWE with a level of hype thanks to his work with Combat Zone Wrestling and Ring of Honor. While he captured the Cruiserweight Championship in 2019 and had an enjoyable run with Bobby Lashley, his time with the company was somewhat underwhelming. He also rubbed some of his peers the wrong way, which led to reported issues inside the locker room.

[pikemojo]

Isn't this the second time he's retired?

["Emperor Norton" (Mark T)]

Jun 8, 2021 22:30:55 GMT -5 pikemojo said:

Isn't this the second time he's retired?

I believe so, yes. With a guy that young I would expect he will change his mind again, probably take indie dates eventually. As we've seen so many times before, "retirement" in pro wrestling is really a tricky thing.

[Justin Case]

Jun 9, 2021 0:25:32 GMT -5 "Emperor Norton" (Mark T) said:

Jun 8, 2021 22:30:55 GMT -5 pikemojo said:

Isn't this the second time he's retired?

I believe so, yes. With a guy that young I would expect he will change his mind again, probably take indie dates eventually. As we've seen so many times before, "retirement" in pro wrestling is really a tricky thing.

I think it depends on if the injury is as serious as let on! As you said, he's young. He could heal quicker than expected & come back strong. But he's not always going to be able to say that, and he has a kid to consider. All that makes it hard to decide. I wish him well in whatever he does. He's certainly not a one trick pony, he can do alot more than pro wrestling. 😉

[Deleted]

If the injury is as serious as it seems, I hope he's financially set so he doesn't have to come back to pro wrestling.

[Swarm]

He was a very entertaining as Bobby Lashley’s hype man. It’s too bad he wasn’t around to be part of the Hurt Business.

[Tournament Master]

Jun 8, 2021 22:30:55 GMT -5 pikemojo said:

Isn't this the second time he's retired?

I'm sure it won't be the last...

[pikemojo]

Jun 9, 2021 12:45:13 GMT -5 Tournament Master said:

Jun 8, 2021 22:30:55 GMT -5 pikemojo said:

Isn't this the second time he's retired?

I'm sure it won't be the last...

That was my exact thoughts. If I remember correctly this is also the second time he made a short appearance for MLW before announcing his retirements. If he does choose to come back again, there may be some promoters who think twice before booking him.

[TTX]

He's dealing with mental health issues along with a knee injury.

[on_the_edge]

This is why it is smart to have a back up plan. While I miss MCMG after their brief reunion I understand Alex Shelley focusing on his other job as it will be what he probably does most of his life and it is security.