In the below interview with Dom Smith from Wrestlesphere, IMPACT Wrestling star Lio Rush talks about the value of performers taking a break, and time for themselves. 

Transcribed by Jodie Debb:

“An off-season is extremely important in this business. I can’t stress that enough, I literally can’t stress that enough. This business can be extremely stressful. It can be extremely dark, which I don’t fully think the fans take into consideration. I feel like the peer pressure from the wrestling fans, and wrestling in general, can force people to continue to push because they feel like something different is gonna happen. If you’re burned out, you’re burned out. If you can’t think anymore, you can’t think anymore. Everybody needs time away, everybody needs to reset, everybody needs a break, and everybody needs a spiritual, emotional, and physical journey and break. Even if it’s for a week, even if it’s for 6, 7, or 8 months off if you want to. I’ve done it – not intentionally, I’ve gotten hurt and had to get surgery, but I think having the break away from it is very important. So if you can, find that time. You don’t have to push yourself past the point of exhaustion and depletion. So, take a break. It’s important.”

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