Rush unlikely to return to AEW until next year
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
AEW luchador Rush indicated he may not return to the ring until 2027. In a response to a fan, he stated, "Maybe next year," reflecting on his absence since a quick victory on July 1. Previously, Rush was active, competing for the TNT Championship and winning nine matches across AEW and Ring of Honor. His recent inactivity has been attributed to ongoing issues with CMLL, which has limited his appearances. Rush’s relationship with CMLL deteriorated after he left in 2018 and impacts his AEW engagements.
- •Rush last appeared on AEW TV on July 1
- •He previously competed for the TNT Championship
- •Has won nine matches recently in AEW and ROH
- •His absence linked to issues with CMLL promotion
- •Rush may return to AEW in 2027
- 7:09 PMWrestling Inc — AEW Star Rush Doesn't Believe He's Returning Any Time Soon: 'Maybe Next Year'
"AEW luchador Rush says he doesn't believe he will be returning to TV any time soon, telling a fan asking where he is that he might appear again next year
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