Summary

The "Blackheart" Lio Rush persona picked up an unexpected fan this week. After a clip of Rush's behavior at AEW Collision Slam Dunk Sunday made the rounds online, Grammy-winning rapper Doechii shared it to her Instagram stories with a simple three-word response: "Oh hell nah."

The moment that caught her eye came during Rush's match against Tommaso Ciampa. Rush worked the bout in character, crawling on all fours around the ring before launching into a suicide dive and holding a pose directly at the camera. The clip spread quickly across social media, eventually landing in Doechii's feed.

Rush lost the match to Ciampa and has not been seen on AEW television since. The "Blackheart" character had been part of Rush's repertoire on the independent scene before this was its first outing on AEW programming. He recently filed a trademark application for "Blackheart Lio Rush."

Social Media

Doechii reposted the viral clip on her Instagram stories, captioning it with "Oh hell nah."

What the Blackheart Debut Means for Lio Rush in AEW

The Collision appearance served as both an introduction and a test for the character on a national platform. Rush has been presenting the "Blackheart" persona on the independent circuit for some time, but AEW audiences were seeing it for the first time. The trademark filing suggests Rush is invested in building the character long-term.

His absence from AEW TV since the Ciampa loss leaves the direction of the character unclear. Whether the promotion leans into the "Blackheart" presentation or treats it as a one-off remains to be seen.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.