Details On Lio Rush’s Deal With AEW

You never know what’s going to happen when you watch a professional wrestling pay-per-view, and AEW delivered a few surprises during Double or Nothing on Sunday night.

During the Casino Battle Royale former WWE star Lio Rush made his AEW debut, and even though he didn’t win the match he did make the most of his time in the ring.

Following the Double or Nothing pay-per-view AEW President Tony Khan talked about Lio Rush’s status with the company and he noted that they’re currently working on a handshake deal.

“I haven’t got pen to paper but Lio and I have a handshake where he can work here and New Japan. He wanted to keep working here and I think we’ve worked something good out on a handshake. I think he has a handshake with New Japan too and that’s what we’ve been doing and it’s been pretty good. I think it’s a good way to work. So far, so good.”

Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that Lio Rush signed a deal with NJPW, and NJPW is allowing him to make appearances in AEW.

Stay tuned for more updates as they become available.

H/T Fightful