Mustafa Ali issues an Executive Order.
At NJPW Resurgence, Mustafa Ali defeated Lio Rush. Ali put his feet on the ropes during the pin to clinch the win. After the bell, the lights went out, and Rush's Blackheart persona emerged as he spewed black mist.
In his post-match comments, Mustafa Ali shared his thoughts. He went on to say that he was done with Rush.
“I am tired of the disrespect. What more do I have to do? Sold-out shows. Record-breaking attendances. Cover of PWI. The TNA X-Division Champion. Undefeated. The best super junior heavyweight in the world. Yet I still can’t get your respect. Tonight, I donated a charity match, a match that was meant to be nothing more than an exhibition, an opportunity for one Lio Rush. How does he thank me? How does he show his respect to me? He jumps me before the match? Assaults me ringside, puts my career in jeopardy? Me being the gracious, humble leader than I am, I forgave him. Even in victory, I lowered my head and extended my hand in friendship, and what does he do? He has the gall, the audacity to slap my hand away, and to complain to the official, and make the allegation that I cheated. Mr. Rush, I don’t need to cheat to beat you. There is not an aspect of this game in which you are better than me. I may not be god almighty, but in that ring, you lower your head to me. As for what happened after the match, I have no idea what kind of mind games you’re trying to play with this blood that was coming out of your mouth and the lights going on. I don’t know what’s going on. All I know is that you and me, this is done. This is over. I never want to see you in the ring again. I don’t want to see you at a show again. You are officially out, and that is an Executive Order from the President of Professional Wrestling, Mustafa Ali," Ali said.
Rush then responded by saying that Ali could not run forever, and he would find him. He ended the message with a black heart emoji.
You can’t run forever. He’ll find you you know..-- https://t.co/ztCqDQqyR4
— Lio Rush (@IamLioRush) May 13, 2024
Mustafa Ali remains active on the independent scene, and he is the reigning TNA X-Division Champion.
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