RUSEV RETURNS TO WWE ON RAW AFTER WRESTLEMANIA

Rusev Returns to WWE

On tonight’s episode of RAW, Rusev made a shocking return to WWE after a five-year absence.

The former United States Champion was released during WWE’s early COVID-19 budget cuts in 2020, and fans have speculated about his return ever since. That speculation ended tonight in dramatic fashion.

Rusev interrupted The New Day—Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods—during their celebratory promo. The duo was basking in their recent win over The War Raiders at WrestleMania 41, where they captured the World Tag Team Championships. Just as the crowd roared in support of the champs, Rusev’s music hit, bringing the arena to its feet.

The Bulgarian Brute made his way to the ring with a cold, focused intensity, making it clear that he has his sights set on gold—and that Rusev Day might be back with a vengeance.