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Arturo Ruas
Ruas in April 2018
Birth nameAdrian Jaoude
Born (1981-10-11) October 11, 1981 (age 43)[1]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Children3
RelativesAntoine Jaoude (brother)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Adrian Jaoude
Arturo Ruas[2]
Tiger Ruas
Billed height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[3]
Billed weight220 lb (100 kg)[3]
Billed fromRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trained byWWE Performance Center
DebutJuly 8, 2016
Competition record
Representing  Brazil
South American Games
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Santiago 86 kg

Adrian Jaoude (born October 11, 1981) is a Brazilian professional wrestler, Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, and former amateur wrestler.[4] He is best known for his time in WWE, where he performed under the ring name Arturo Ruas.[4] Previously, he has also wrestled for Evolve. Prior to entering pro wrestling he was an amateur wrestler and represented his country at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.[5]

Amateur wrestling and combat sports career

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Jaoude participated in the men's 84 kg division in amateur wrestling at the 2011 Pan American Games, finishing 4th.[6] For 17 years he was an unbeaten freestyle wrestling champion Brazil. As well as Jiu-Jitsu, he is also well-versed in capoeira.[4]

Professional wrestling career

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WWE (2015–2021)

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Jaoude signed with WWE in 2015. He was trained at the WWE Performance Center and made his debut in July 2016 during a house show, in which he teamed with Niko Bogojevic (Otis) against Gzim Selmani (Rezar) and Sunny Dhinsa (Akam). On the July 18, 2018 episode of NXT, Jaoude made his NXT debut where he was defeated by Kassius Ohno (Chris Hero). On the June 13, 2019 episode of NXT, Jaoude, now under the ring name of Arturo Ruas, was defeated by Matt Riddle.[7]

On the August 10, 2020 episode of Raw, Ruas made his Raw debut in a Raw Underground segment, an underground fight club hosted by Shane McMahon, where he defeated Mikey Spandex by knockout.[8] As part of the 2020 Draft in October, Ruas was drafted to the Raw brand,[9] though he was then quickly and quietly moved back to NXT. On June 25, 2021, Jaoude was released from his WWE contract.[10]

AEW (2021)

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On 26 October 2021, Jaoude made his in-ring debut during an episode of AEW Dark, under the name Tiger Ruas.

Championships and accomplishments

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References

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  1. ^ "Adrian Jaoude: Profile & Match Listing - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)". www.profightdb.com.
  2. ^ "Arturo Ruas « Wrestlers Database « Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database". cagematch.net. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Arturo Ruas - OWW".
  4. ^ a b c "Arturo Ruas". WWE.
  5. ^ "Comitê Olímpico do Brasil". cob.org.br. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  6. ^ "Adrian Jaoude perde disputa pelo bronze | Pan-Americano | band.com.br". Esporte Band.com.br. 25 December 2023.[permanent dead link‍]
  7. ^ Elizabeth, Rev. Claire (June 13, 2019). "Full spoilers from NXT's June 13, 2019 tapings at Full Sail". Cageside Seats. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  8. ^ "WWE Raw 8/10/20 Results: Randy Orton Attacks, Asuka Fights For A Title Shot & Mickie James Returns". Fightful.
  9. ^ WWE.com Staff (October 9, 2020). "See all the results from the 2020 Draft". WWE. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  10. ^ "WWE Releases Tyler Breeze, Fandango & More". 25 June 2021.
  11. ^ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2019 - the Internet Wrestling Database".
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