Rick Boogs trained in Triple H’s NXT, facing wrestlers like Akira Tozawa, Roderick Strong, Tyler Bate, and Drew Gulak. He teamed with Shinsuke Nakamura starting in May 2021 until an injury at WrestleMania 37. He has now returned.
Boogs made his comeback on the January 30, 2023 episode of Monday Night RAW. He faced The Miz in his return match. Rick honed his skills in Triple H’s NXT and had formed a partnership with Shinsuke Nakamura before suffering an injury at WrestleMania 37.
Rick Boogs’ last match was at WrestleMania 38 in April 2022, where he and Shinsuke Nakamura took on The Usos for the SmackDown Tag Team Title. However, he sustained a quad/patellar tendon injury during the match.
Rick Boogs underwent surgery and underwent months of rehabilitation after suffering an injury during a match at WrestleMania 38 in April 2022. His future in the Triple H regime is yet to be determined, including whether he’ll rejoin forces with Shinsuke Nakamura.