Former ROH World Champion RUSH, who had surgery in August to fix a knee injury, confirmed in an interview with Sports Illustrated that his contract with ROH expires in January 2022.
“My contract expires in January. 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.”
Rush will be out of action for the rest of the year due to the surgery. He noted that if he held off the surgery then his knee troubles would’ve grown worse over time.
“Injuries are a risk for all of us every time we get into a ring. 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. 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.
I wasn’t even at 60% percent [while I was wrestling], but no matter what, I was going to defend my ROH championship. I needed to be brave and strong as champion. There was a price to pay for not giving the time or patience that my knee needed. I ended up making it worse, but I never stopped until I dropped the belt.”
