AEW owner, CEO and head of creative Tony Khan tweeted today that he has been talking to Lio Rush about a return.
Rush’s name was in the news Thursday as Dave Meltzer reported that WWE’s idea for Adam Cole was to become Keith Lee’s manager and be in a role similar to that of Rush and Bobby Lashley in Rush’s main roster run.
I see a lot of tweets talking about Lio Rush today. Coincidentally, I’ve been talking to @TheLionelGreen a lot recently about returning to @AEW, and it feels like something that could happen in the near future.
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) September 9, 2021
Rush replied Thursday night:
I love you Tony. We all do. https://t.co/bDibAZrj5J
— Not Found (@TheLionelGreen) September 10, 2021
Rush made his debut at May’s Double or Nothing as the mystery entrant in the men’s Casino Battle Royale. His appearance was made possible with the blessing of New Japan Pro Wrestling where Rush has a contract.
Rush said in June that he was retiring due to an AC joint injury that gave him time to evaluate what he wanted for himself and his family. While Rush (Lionel Green) has been focusing on his music, he has been making appearances on New Japan Strong throughout the summer to meet his contract requirements.