Lio Rush is an American professional wrestler and rapper, currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and its sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH). He is best known for his tenure in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and has also performed for other notable promotions such as Major League Wrestling (MLW) and Impact Wrestling. With a career spanning over a decade, Lio Rush has made a name for himself in the world of professional wrestling.

  1. Early Life
  2. Education
  3. Career Beginnings
  4. Major Achievements
  5. Personal Life
  6. Current Status

Early Life

Lio Rush, whose real name is Lionel Gerard Green, was born on November 5, 1994, in Lanham, Maryland. Growing up, Rush was an avid fan of professional wrestling and began training at a young age. He reportedly started his wrestling career in 2014, working for various independent promotions in the United States.

Rush's early life and career were marked by his passion for wrestling and his determination to succeed in the sport. He has stated in interviews that he was inspired by wrestlers such as Shawn Michaels and Eddie Guerrero, and that he spent countless hours watching wrestling videos and studying the techniques of his idols.

Education

Lio Rush attended high school in Maryland, where he reportedly excelled in sports such as football and basketball. However, his true passion was always wrestling, and he began to focus on his wrestling career during his teenage years.

After completing high school, Rush decided to pursue a career in professional wrestling rather than attending college. He began training full-time and quickly made a name for himself on the independent circuit.

Career Beginnings

Lio Rush's professional wrestling career began in 2014, when he started working for various independent promotions in the United States. He reportedly made his debut for the Maryland Championship Wrestling (MCW) promotion, where he quickly gained a reputation as a talented and charismatic young wrestler.

During his early career, Rush worked for a number of different promotions, including CZW and GCW. He also began to make appearances for larger promotions such as Ring of Honor (ROH) and Major League Wrestling (MLW).

Lio Rush in the ring

Early Career Highlights

Major Achievements

Lio Rush has achieved a great deal of success throughout his career, including winning multiple championships and competing for some of the largest promotions in the world. Some of his most notable achievements include:

Championship Promotion Year
Impact X Division Championship Impact Wrestling 2018
MLW World Middleweight Championship Major League Wrestling 2018

In addition to his championships, Rush has also competed in a number of high-profile matches and tournaments, including the NJPW Best of the Super Juniors tournament.

Personal Life

Lio Rush is reportedly married and has two children. He is also an avid fan of music and has released several rap albums, including "The Extraordinary" and "Not Found".

Rush has stated in interviews that he is a private person and prefers to keep his personal life out of the spotlight. However, he has been open about his struggles with anxiety and depression, and has used his platform to raise awareness for mental health issues.

Lio Rush with his family

Personal Life Highlights

  1. Reportedly married with two children
  2. Released several rap albums, including "The Extraordinary" and "Not Found"
  3. Has been open about his struggles with anxiety and depression

Current Status

Lio Rush is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and its sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH). He is a member of the CRU and has been competing regularly for both promotions.

In addition to his work with AEW and ROH, Rush has also been making sporadic appearances on the independent circuit. He has stated in interviews that he is happy with his current situation and is looking forward to continuing to compete at a high level.

Full Name Born Age Nationality Occupation Net Worth
Lionel Gerard Green November 5, 1994 29 American Professional Wrestler and Rapper Estimated at $1 million