RUSH: My Ring of Honor Contract Expires In January, ‘I’m Open To Listening To Everyone’
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Former Ring of Honor World Champion RUSH will miss the remainder of the year due to his recovery from a knee surgery, and he might be on the open market once he’s cleared to wrestle again.
In an interview with Sports Illustrated, RUSH confirmed that his contract with ROH is up in January, and the two sides haven’t discussed a new deal yet. He also stated that he’s open to hearing offers, though he’s appreciative to ROH for his time there.
“My contract expires in January,” said RUSH through a translator. “So far, we have not talked about a contract renewal. I am very grateful to ROH. I am also a man of challenges and goals, and I’m open to listening to everyone.”
Opting for a serious surgery is never an easy decision, especially when a wrestler is enjoying a lot of momentum. Considering his status as a featured star in ROH, RUSH emphasized the difficulty of this choice. But he made it clear that the surgery was in his best interest, though it will put him on the shelf for at least eight months.
“It was the most difficult decision of my career when I heard the doctor tell me that if I didn’t have surgery in a few years, there is a possibility I would make my situation worse and worse over time,” said RUSH. “So even though I did not want surgery, it is best for me. It is eight months out [of action], which pains me, but my knee will be 100%. That’s why I opted for surgery.”
“El Toro Blanco” fully intends to hit the ground running during his time away from the ring. He noted that he plans to return “stronger than ever” and named his goal to learn more English as one particular goal. He then vowed to show everyone a whole new meaning to the phrase, “When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.”
“I will miss a lot, but this time off is necessary for me,” said RUSH through a translator. “I am taking advantage of it to study more English, rehabilitate my knee and return stronger, both physically and mentally. When I step back in the ring, I will be more prepared than ever. I will miss the ring, and above all, the fans, but I promise to return stronger than ever.
“After a bull gets locked up for a long time, it destroys everything that gets in its path when it is finally let loose. El Toro Blanco will be back, and when I am, the wrestling world will see that when you mess with the bull, you get the horns.”
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