![]() He would become best known for managing Bobby Lashley in the fall of 2018 and holding the NXT Cruiserweight Championship in late 2019. But for now, thank you all from the bottom of my heart and I'll see you all soon."Ī six year pro, Rush made his name on the independent circuit and Ring of Honor before signing with WWE in 2017. Due to contractual obligations with NJPW, I will be making final appearances once I am healed. This has been a great ride, but it's time to get off and do what truly makes me happy. Thank you to all the promoters and friends that I've met along the way who believe in me and my vision. Thank you to all the fans who have fought it out with me for the past 7 years and the people in my corner. The timing of this injury has forced me to stop and re-evaluate and ultimately its resulted in making the decision to retire from professional wrestling. What I want for my wife and kids, and what's going to make me happy as far as my mental health is concerned. Since the injury, it's given me some time to think. "But I am looking at this as a blessing in disguise. ![]() This is an unexpected turn down a road that I would have and could have never saw coming. Which would have led to me being the first person in history to be signed with two major wrestling organizations simultaneously. So cool of AEW still wanting to sign me despite separating my AC in the Casino Battle Royal. Grateful for the opportunities that I've had this past year after my WWE release. "Knowing I just made my surprise debut in one of the most exciting times in my career. ![]() "Now here comes the part that has kept me up ever since Double or Nothing," Rush continued. He closed his statement by saying he would fulfill his contractual obligations with New Japan before officially retiring and also posted an x-ray of his injury. Rush also revealed he had suffered the injury at Double or Nothing, where he was the Joker entrant in the Casino Battle Royal. ![]() Like simply putting on a shirt and a much harder fact to deal with, not being able to pick up my newborn son." It became more and more frustrating everyday finding little things I could no longer do. For anyone that knows me, you know I work endlessly for me and my family. I realized just how much this would affect my every day life. Me thinking it would only affect my wrestling obligations, I still tried to go on about my days as I knew them. "(I) Got the news that I'd be taking some time off due to injury. ![]()
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