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#4 AEW's Matt Hardy comments on Lio Rush's retirement and predicts an in-ring return

Lio Rush recently announced his retirement from pro wrestling following a surprise AEW debut at Double or Nothing. The former WWE superstar cited an injury as the reason behind his decision in a lengthy statement.

Matt Hardy, however, believes that Lio Rush will eventually return to the squared circle. During a recent interview with Signed by Superstars, the tag team legend recalled working the AEW Double or Nothing Casino Battle Royal match with Lio Rush.

Big Money Matt revealed he saw Rush wearing a sling backstage after the match, confirming the former Cruiserweight Champion's legitimate post-show injury.

"We had the match [at Double Or Nothing], he was in there for a few minutes' till the end with myself and Private Party, and he got dumped out, and then I thought everything was fine," said Hardy. "I saw him later, he's got a sling on or whatever, and I guess he did legitimately get hurt with that."

The AEW star added that he doesn't see Lio Rush retiring for good and predicted the 26-year-old star will make a triumphant in-ring return in the future.

"I know he said he was retiring," Hardy continued. "So many people were so mad at me that it was my fault that I eliminated him. I didn't have anything to do with it. But it's just crazy. I've been wrestling longer than he's been alive. He can't retire; he's not gonna retire. He'll be back. Lio will be back." H/t POST Wrestling

Despite encountering his fair share of struggles, Lio Rush is a very talented performer who didn't fully showcase his true potential during his active wrestling career. We hope Matt Hardy's premonition does indeed come to fruition.