Rush (wrestler)
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William Arturo Muñoz González (born September 29, 1988) is a Mexican
luchador
or professional wrestler
, better known by the ring name
Rush. After originally starting his career in 2007, working for various independent promotions
under the ring name Latino, Muñoz was signed by Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
(CMLL) in 2009 and given the ring name he currently performs under. Rush is the current CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion
. Muñoz's father Arthur Muñoz was also a professional wrestler, best known by the ring name Toro Blanco, while his brother also currently works for CMLL under a mask and the ring name Dragon Lee.
(IWRG) in October 2008, performing under the ring name Latino. He would wrestle midcard matches for IWRG for eight months, before making his final appearance on June 7, 2009.
(CMLL), and given the new ring name Rouge, which was soon afterwards tweaked to its current form, Rush. He would make his debut for the promotion on August 9, teaming with Mictlán
and Stuka, Jr.
to defeat Hooligan
, Loco Max and Pólvora
in a six man tag team match. Rush would spend his first year in the promotion wrestling tag team and six man tag team matches, often teaming with Máximo
, Mictlán, Metro
and Toscano. Despite being booked as a technico
(fan favorite), Rush would often show rudo
(villainous) tendencies during his matches. During the summer of 2010, Rush entered a feud
with Loco Max, which culminated on August 15 in a Lucha de Apuesta Hair vs. Hair match, where Rush was victorious, thus forcing his adversary to have his hair shaved off. On November 25, Rush won CMLL's Bodybuilding Contest in the advanced category. With his win, Rush gained the new nickname "Mr. CMLL". On January 2, 2011, Rush, Ángel de Oro
and Diamante defeated Metal Blanco, Palacio Negro and El Sagrado
in the finals of a two week long tournament to become the number one contenders to the Mexican National Trios Championship
. On January 9, the trio defeated Delta
, Metro and Stuka, Jr. to become the new champions. On February 15, Rush teamed with Máscara Dorada
and La Sombra
against the team of Averno, Dragón Rojo, Jr.
and Ephesto
and managed to win the match for his team by pinning the CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion
Ephesto, afterwards challenging him to a match for the title. The title match took place on February 22 and saw Rush defeat Ephesto to become the new CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion. In response to the backlash over his sudden push, Rush acknowledged his many detractors by posting a list of the various moves he could do in the ring, while also promoting his youth, strength and physique. After successfully defending the CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship against Rey Bucanero
and Psicosis II
, Rush was granted a shot at the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship
, held by Último Guerrero
. The title match took place on June 12 and saw Guerrero retain his title two falls to one. Afterwards, Rush began feuding with Japanese wrestler Yoshihashi, which led to the two agreeing to face each other in a Lucha de Apuesta Hair vs. Hair match. On August 1, Rush defeated Yoshihashi two falls to one to win his second Hair vs. Hair match. On August 23, Rush made his third successful defense of the CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship by defeating Mr. Águila
. On September 20, Rush, Ángel de Oro and Diamante lost the Mexican National Trios Championship to Los Invasores
(Olímpico
, Psicosis II and Volador Jr.
). On November 13, Rush successfully defended the CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship against El Terrible
.
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
luchador
Lucha libre
Lucha libre is a term used in Mexico, and other Spanish-speaking countries, for a form of professional wrestling that has developed within those countries...
or professional wrestler
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
, better known by the ring name
Ring name
A ring name is a stage name used by a professional wrestler, martial artist, or boxer. While some ring names may have a fictitious first name and surname, others may simply be a nickname, such as The Undertaker.-Wrestling:...
Rush. After originally starting his career in 2007, working for various independent promotions
Independent circuit
In professional wrestling, the independent circuit or indy circuit refers to the many independent promotions which are much smaller than major televised promotions. They are roughly analagous to a minor league for pro wrestling, or community or regional theatre.Specific promotions on the...
under the ring name Latino, Muñoz was signed by Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre is a Lucha Libre-style professional wrestling promotion based in Mexico City while running cards in Guadalajara, Puebla and elsewhere in central and southern Mexico...
(CMLL) in 2009 and given the ring name he currently performs under. Rush is the current CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion
CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship
-External links:* at Wrestling-titles.com...
. Muñoz's father Arthur Muñoz was also a professional wrestler, best known by the ring name Toro Blanco, while his brother also currently works for CMLL under a mask and the ring name Dragon Lee.
International Wrestling Revolution Group (2008–2009)
Muñoz made his debut for International Wrestling Revolution GroupInternational Wrestling Revolution Group
International Wrestling Revolution Group is a Lucha Libre promotion based in Naucalpan, State of Mexico, Mexico. Founded in 1996 by Adolfo Moreno and since Moreno's death in late 2007 has been controlled by his sons Alfredo and Marco Moreno...
(IWRG) in October 2008, performing under the ring name Latino. He would wrestle midcard matches for IWRG for eight months, before making his final appearance on June 7, 2009.
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (2009–present)
During the summer of 2009, Muñoz was signed by one of Mexico's top promotions, Consejo Mundial de Lucha LibreConsejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre is a Lucha Libre-style professional wrestling promotion based in Mexico City while running cards in Guadalajara, Puebla and elsewhere in central and southern Mexico...
(CMLL), and given the new ring name Rouge, which was soon afterwards tweaked to its current form, Rush. He would make his debut for the promotion on August 9, teaming with Mictlán
Mictlán (wrestler)
Jonathan de Jesus Navarro Jímenez is a Mexican Luchador, or professional wrestler, currently working for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre using the ring name Mictlán. Mictlán was originally an enmascarado, or masked wrestler but lost his mask to Dragón Rojo, Jr., on August 8, 2008...
and Stuka, Jr.
Stuka, Jr.
Stuka, Jr. is a Mexican luchador enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler currently working for the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre . Stuka, Jr. is not, despite what the name indicates, the son of Luchador Stuka but his much younger brother. Stuka, Jr...
to defeat Hooligan
Hooligan (wrestler)
Jesús Parra Ramírez is a Mexican Luchador enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler best known under the ring name Hooligan. Ramírez has worked for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre since 2002 and is a founding member of the group Los Guerros Tuareg as well as being a core member in the group...
, Loco Max and Pólvora
Pólvora
Pólvora is the ring name of a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler best known for his work in the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre , where he is the current Mexican National Welterweight Champion...
in a six man tag team match. Rush would spend his first year in the promotion wrestling tag team and six man tag team matches, often teaming with Máximo
Maximo (wrestler)
José Christian Alvarado Ruiz is a Mexican Luchador or professional wrestler best known under the ring name Máximo , who has worked for the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre for many years...
, Mictlán, Metro
Metro (wrestler)
Metro is the Ring name of a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler currently working for the Mexican Professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre . He previously wrestled under the ring name Romano but in 2009 he was given the "Metro" name and mask, a ring...
and Toscano. Despite being booked as a technico
Face (professional wrestling)
In professional wrestling, a babyface or face or in simple words, a fan favorite is a character who is portrayed as a heroic relative to the heel wrestlers, who are analogous to villains...
(fan favorite), Rush would often show rudo
Heel (professional wrestling)
In professional wrestling, a heel is a villain character. In non-wrestling jargon, heels are the "bad guys" in professional wrestling; the term heel coming from the term take to you heels, which means to run away which heel champions tend to do to avoid losing their titles.storylines...
(villainous) tendencies during his matches. During the summer of 2010, Rush entered a feud
Feud (professional wrestling)
A professional wrestling feud is a staged rivalry between multiple wrestlers or alliances of wrestlers. They are integrated into ongoing storylines, particularly in events which are televised...
with Loco Max, which culminated on August 15 in a Lucha de Apuesta Hair vs. Hair match, where Rush was victorious, thus forcing his adversary to have his hair shaved off. On November 25, Rush won CMLL's Bodybuilding Contest in the advanced category. With his win, Rush gained the new nickname "Mr. CMLL". On January 2, 2011, Rush, Ángel de Oro
Ángel de Oro
Ángel de Oro is the ring name of a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler, currently working for the Mexican wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre...
and Diamante defeated Metal Blanco, Palacio Negro and El Sagrado
El Sagrado
Luis Fernando Lopez Ramos is a Mexican Luchador enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler, currently working for the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre under the ring name El Sagrado...
in the finals of a two week long tournament to become the number one contenders to the Mexican National Trios Championship
Mexican National Trios Championship
The Mexican National Trios Championship is a three-man tag team professional wrestling championship controlled by a "National title" controlled by the "Comisión de Box y Lucha Libre Mexico D.F." , which regulates all matches where the title is defended...
. On January 9, the trio defeated Delta
Delta (wrestler)
Delta is a Mexican Luchador enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler currently working for the Mexico City based professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre , where he is a former one third of the Mexican National Trios Champions along with Stuka, Jr. and Metro...
, Metro and Stuka, Jr. to become the new champions. On February 15, Rush teamed with Máscara Dorada
Mascara Dorada
Máscara Dorada is a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado . Máscara Dorada's real name has not been officially documented, a tradition in Mexican Lucha Libre where masked wrestler's real names often are not a matter of public record...
and La Sombra
La Sombra (wrestler)
La Sombra is a Mexican luchador enmascarado . La Sombra's real real name is not a matter of public record, as is often the case with masked wrestlers in Mexico where their private lives are kept a secret from the wrestling fans...
against the team of Averno, Dragón Rojo, Jr.
Dragón Rojo, Jr.
Dragón Rojo, Jr. born November 3, 1982 is a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado Dragón Rojo, Jr. (Red Dragon, Jr., real name unrevealed) born November 3, 1982 is a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado Dragón Rojo, Jr. (Red Dragon, Jr., real name unrevealed) born November 3, 1982 is a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado...
and Ephesto
Ephesto
Ephesto is a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado . Ephesto's real name has not been officially documented, a tradition in Mexican Lucha Libre where masked wrestlers' real names often are not a matter of public record...
and managed to win the match for his team by pinning the CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion
CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship
-External links:* at Wrestling-titles.com...
Ephesto, afterwards challenging him to a match for the title. The title match took place on February 22 and saw Rush defeat Ephesto to become the new CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion. In response to the backlash over his sudden push, Rush acknowledged his many detractors by posting a list of the various moves he could do in the ring, while also promoting his youth, strength and physique. After successfully defending the CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship against Rey Bucanero
Rey Bucanero
Arturo García Ortiz is a Mexican professional wrestler currently working for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre under the ring name Rey Bucanero . Outside of lucha libre, he has also worked in Japan for New Japan Pro Wrestling, Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling, Toryumon and Dragondoor...
and Psicosis II
Psicosis II
Juan Gonzalez is a Mexican Luchador enmascarado better known under the ring name Psicosis. Gonzalez was the second wrestler to work as Psicosis, given the ring character by Asistencia Asesoría y Administración to replace the Original Psicosis, and is often denoted Psicosis II...
, Rush was granted a shot at the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship
CMLL World Heavyweight Championship
The CMLL World Heavyweight Championship is a professional wrestling world heavyweight championship promoted by Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre and has been in existence since 1991...
, held by Último Guerrero
Último Guerrero
Último Guerrero is a Mexican currently working for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre , where he is also part of the booking committee and former CMLL World Heavyweight Championship...
. The title match took place on June 12 and saw Guerrero retain his title two falls to one. Afterwards, Rush began feuding with Japanese wrestler Yoshihashi, which led to the two agreeing to face each other in a Lucha de Apuesta Hair vs. Hair match. On August 1, Rush defeated Yoshihashi two falls to one to win his second Hair vs. Hair match. On August 23, Rush made his third successful defense of the CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship by defeating Mr. Águila
Mr. Águila
José Seldano is a Mexican professional wrestler or luchador currently working for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre...
. On September 20, Rush, Ángel de Oro and Diamante lost the Mexican National Trios Championship to Los Invasores
Los Invasores
Los Invasores is a Mexican lucha libre, or professional wrestling group, referred to as a stable in wrestling terms, working for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre . The group is portrayed as a group of "outsiders" invading CMLL, but in fact they all work full time for CMLL...
(Olímpico
Olímpico
Joel Bernal Galicia , better known under the ring name Olímpico is a Mexican Luchador , or professional wrestler. Olímpico is sometimes Anglicised as "Olympico", and means "Olympian" in Spanish...
, Psicosis II and Volador Jr.
Volador Jr.
Volador Jr. is a Mexican Luchador enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler, best known for his work with Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre in his native Mexico, and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling in the United States...
). On November 13, Rush successfully defended the CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship against El Terrible
El Terrible
Damián Gutiérrez Hernández is a Mexican professional wrestler currently performing for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre under the ring name Damián el Terrible or simply El Terrible.-Professional wrestling career:...
.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- La Lanza (Diving double foot stomp, sometimes to the outside of the ring)
- Senton
- Signature moves
- El Amarre (Reverse chinlock with an armbar)
- Cross–legged Samoan driver
- Diving elbow drop, sometimes to the outside of the ring
- Fireman's carry transitioned into a split–leggedSplit (gymnastics)A split is a human body configuration in which the legs are parallel to each other and extended in opposite directions. Splits are performed in various athletic activities, including dance, figure skating, gymnastics, martial arts, contortionism, synchronized swimming, cheerleading and yoga...
powerbomb - Multiple suplexSuplexA suplex is an offensive move used in professional sport wrestling . The move consists of one wrestler picking up his or her opponent off the ground and then using a large portion of his or her own body weight to drive the opponent down on the mat. Nearly all suplexes have the attacker going down...
variations- Belly-to-back
- Belly-to-belly
- Cradle
- Exploder lifted and twisted into a modified powerslam pin
- German
- Vertical
- Olympic slam
- Sitout scoop slam piledriver
- Topé suicida / Topé con Hilo
- NicknameNicknameA nickname is "a usually familiar or humorous but sometimes pointed or cruel name given to a person or place, as a supposedly appropriate replacement for or addition to the proper name.", or a name similar in origin and pronunciation from the original name....
s- "Mr. CMLL"
- "La Diferencia de la Lucha Libre" (SpanishSpanish languageSpanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
for "The Difference in Professional Wrestling") - "El Orgullo de Tala" (Spanish for "The Pride of Tala")
- Entrance themesMusic in professional wrestlingMusic in professional wrestling serves a variety of purposes. The most common uses of music in professional wrestling is that of the entrance theme, a song or piece of instrumental music which plays as a performer approaches the ring...
- "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)"I Know You Want Me " is a song by rapper Pitbull released as the second single from the album, Rebelution. The song samples "75, Brazil Street" by Nicola Fasano versus Pat Rich, which itself samples "Street Player" by Chicago. The core is from a song by Dominican rappers El Cata and Omega. The...
" by PitbullPitbull (rapper)Armando Christian Pérez , better known by his stage name Pitbull, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer. His first recorded performance was from the Lil Jon album Kings of Crunk in 2002, after which he released his debut album in 2004 titled M.I.A.M.I. under TVT Records...
- "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
Championships and accomplishments
- Consejo Mundial de Lucha LibreConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreConsejo Mundial de Lucha Libre is a Lucha Libre-style professional wrestling promotion based in Mexico City while running cards in Guadalajara, Puebla and elsewhere in central and southern Mexico...
- CMLL World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipCMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship-External links:* at Wrestling-titles.com...
(1 time, current) - Mexican National Trios ChampionshipMexican National Trios ChampionshipThe Mexican National Trios Championship is a three-man tag team professional wrestling championship controlled by a "National title" controlled by the "Comisión de Box y Lucha Libre Mexico D.F." , which regulates all matches where the title is defended...
(1 time) – with Ángel de OroÁngel de OroÁngel de Oro is the ring name of a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler, currently working for the Mexican wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre...
and Diamante - CMLL Bodybuilding Contest – Advanced (2010)
- Mexican National Trios Championship #1 Contender's Tournament (2011) – with Ángel de Oro and Diamante
- CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship
Lucha de Apuesta record
| Wager | Winner | Loser | Location | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair | Rush | Loco Max | Mexico City, Distrito Federal Mexico City Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole... |
||
| Hair | Rush | Yoshihashi | Puebla, Puebla Puebla, Puebla The city and municipality of Puebla is the capital of the state of Puebla, and one of the five most important colonial cities in Mexico. Being a planned city, it is located to the east of Mexico City and west of Mexico's main port, Veracruz, on the main route between the two.The city was founded... |