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Lio Rush

Lionel Gerard Green, better known by his ring name Lio Rush is an American professional wrestler signed to All Elite Wrestling. Green is best known for his 2017-2020 stints in WWE where he won the Cruiserweight Championship one time.

During an MCW training camp he learned the discipline, making his debut at the Tribute to the Legends of the same year teaming with Patrick Clark. On July 18, he won the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XV, defeating Brandon Scott, Drolix, Eddie Edwards, Matt Cross and Shane Strickland in a 6-man elimination match.
On July 9, 2017, Lionel Green signed a contract with WWE and was sent to the developmental territory of NXT. He made his debut on September 14, under the ring name Lio Rush, being defeated by Velveteen Dream. On January 10, 2018, he was easily defeated by Lars Sullivan in his last match at NXT.

Rush signed with Major League Wrestling in November of 2020. Following this, Rush defeated Myron Reed on January 6, 2021 to capture the MLW World Middleweight Championship for the first time.

Lio Rush makes an appearance at Double or Nothing 2021 during the Casino Battle Royal revealing himself as the Wild Card of the match. However he has not signed with the company. The following June 8, he announced his retirement from professional wrestling due to an injury suffered in his AEW debut. On the November 10 episode of Dynamite, Lio made his official debut teaming with Dante Martin by defeating Matt Sydal and Lee Moriarty.

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