WWE Officially signs Lio Rush

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American daredevil Lio Rush joins WWE PC

WWE signs Lio Rush

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WWE has announced a blockbuster signing in the form of 22-year-old prodigy Lio Rush.

Internationally recognized as one of the ring’s top high-flyers, Rush officially joined the WWE Performance Center today in Orlando, Fla.

Born Lionel Gerard Green, of Lanham, Md., Rush wrestled in high school, becoming a two-time All-American and three-time state qualifier. He began training for sports-entertainment in 2014 and, in less than three years, has competed in 43 states, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany and Ireland. In 2016, he won Ring of Honor’s Top Prospect Tournament, and earlier this year, he held the Combat Zone Wrestling Heavyweight Championship.

The 160-pounder quickly became a fan favorite on the independent scene for his daredevil creativity and unbelievable resiliency, as well as his “Dragon’s Call” finisher, a devastating frog splash that recalls D’Lo Brown’s split-leg variation. In joining the WWE PC, Rush reunites with a former tag team partner, current NXT Superstar The Velveteen Dream, with whom Rush co-held the Maryland Championship Wrestling Tag Team Titles in 2015.


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Lio Rush didn't go to college?

I've always felt like education helps when pursuing a career in entertainment.

He signed mad early though. Hopefully WWE doesn't keep him on NXT for too long just because of his age. He's just as good as Drew McIntyre.
 

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Lio Rush didn't go to college?

I've always felt like education helps when pursuing a career in entertainment.

He signed mad early though. Hopefully WWE doesn't keep him on NXT for too long just because of his age. He's just as good as Drew McIntyre.
Too early if you ask me. And at a time when the Cruiserweight Division is directionless and treated like a preshow staple.
 

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Too early if you ask me. And at a time when the Cruiserweight Division is directionless and treated like a preshow staple.
Adam Cole was in a similar situation 4-5 years ago. WWE has been scouting him for years, but he wanted to get more experience and do a couple Japan tours before he signed. Cole could have signed in like 2013.
 

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Great another fukking midget :troll:


You guys are really jumping the gun thinkiing he'll get called up next week though. He'll probably end up in this stable with Cole & reDRagon (& Dijak since he's coming after BOLA in a couple weeks) & that is going to be the big NXT thing for a while.
 

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Might as well sign Richie Richards, Will O'Spreay, and ZSJ to complete the cypher. :snoop:
 
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