Arturo Ruas

Adrian Jaoude (born October 11, 1981) is a Lebanese-born Brazilian professional wrestler, Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and former amateur wrestler.[4] He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the NXT brand under the ring name Arturo Ruas.[4]

Arturo Ruas
Ruas in April 2018
Birth nameAdrian Jaoude
Born (1981-10-11) October 11, 1981[1]
Beirut, Lebanon
ResidenceFlorida, U.S.
Children3
RelativesAntoine Jaoude (brother)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Adrian Jaoude
Arturo Ruas[2]
Billed height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)[3]
Billed weight220 lb (100 kg)[3]
Billed fromRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trained byWWE Performance Center
DebutJuly 8, 2016

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

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

WWE (2015–present)

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 against Gzim Selmani and Sunny Dhinsa. On the July 18, 2018 episode of NXT, Jaoude made his NXT debut where he was defeated by Kassius Ohno. 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.

Championships and accomplishments

References
  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. "Arturo Ruas - OWW".
  4. "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.
  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. http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2019.html
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