In the world of professional wrestling, Rusev is a 17-year veteran. No matter what experience level he's been at, though, Rusev tries to approach his work as if it's his first day all over again.

Rusev's last television match came on the December 6 edition of "WWE Main Event," in which he defeated Alpha Academy's Otis.

Rusev returned to WWE in April 2025 on the post-WrestleMania 41 episode of RAW, but fans haven't seen the Bulgarian in the ...

CJ Perry addresses Rusev’s AEW exit. Rusev signed with All Elite Wrestling in 2020, making his on-screen debut as Kip Sabian’s best man, Miro. After spending nearly five years with the promotion, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Blake Oestriecher is a columnist covering WWE, AEW and pro wrestling. WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event marked the culmination of ...