I had a friend named Vasil Rusev in my rowing classes. I’ve always liked that name. When I first started in WWE, I had the opportunity to choose a name, and I choose Rusev. Rusev Read Quote
When an American person hears you speak a different language, you’re automatically the bad guy. Rusev Read Quote
I do want to look my best – I do want to be at my best – ’cause I do want to be WWE Champion. I do want to be on top. Rusev Read Quote
When I get fired up, all of that is me. You have to have fun with it because it’s who you are. Rusev Read Quote
It just makes me smile – every time I hear somebody say ‘Rusev Day,’ it just makes me smile. Rusev Read Quote
I always knew what I had, and I knew I was more than just ‘the foreign guy.’ I have personality, and as soon as I had chance to show it, I just did it. A lot of people don’t like it, and a lot of people frown upon it and think I should just be stuck in that box, but it’s just not me. Rusev Read Quote
It doesn’t really matter how famous I am. What’s important is that Bulgaria is represented in a good and positive way all around the world. Rusev Read Quote
I’ve always had an interest in Muay Thai fighting. I love the discipline and toughness of it, so I traveled to Thailand to study ways to incorporate it into my style. Rusev Read Quote
