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Adrian Jaoude is a Lebanese-born Brazilian professional wrestler, Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and former amateur wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, performing on the NXT brand under the ring name Arturo Ruas. 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.Jaoude participated in the men's 84 kg division in amateur wrestling at the 2011 Pan American Games, finishing 4th. For 17 years he was an unbeaten freestyle wrestling champion Brazil. As well as Jiu-Jitsu, he is also well-versed in capoeira.Professional wrestling
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. He made his NXT debut in 2017 in a tag team match, teaming with fellow Brazilian Cezar Bononi against Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford.
