During tonight's WWE RAW, Rusev's surprise return shocked fans and marked Rusev Day in the WWE after weeks of rumors. A bout for the WWE World Tag Team Championships was meant to take place as Rusev made his much-awaited comeback. After being challenged by Otis and Akira Tozawa, the New Day had come out to boast about their victory. When they entered the ring after the champions challenged them to a match, the lights went out.
As the lights went out, strange music began to play. After that, Rusev's name appeared on the screens, marking the Bulgarian Brute's significant WWE comeback. The audience went crazy when Rusev's theme began to play. Rusev took out Otis and Tozawa after the New Day cleared the way. Towards the end, fans present in the arena started to scream "Rusev Day!"
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Rusev returned after 2020
Since his exit from All Elite Wrestling in February, there has been much conjecture over Rusev's potential return to WWE. Meanwhile, Rusev's manager and real-life wife, Lana, did not participate. It's currently unknown if or when Lana will join Rusev. Rusev reportedly signed a new contract, which led to speculation that he was returning to the business.
He spent months sitting at home under Tony Khan's guidance, thus, he didn't do anything in AEW. Nevertheless, Rusev left a significant impression on RAW this week. In February of last year, the former TNT Champion left All Elite Wrestling. At AEW Worlds End 2023, he defeated current WWE talent Andrade El Idolo in his final bout with the organization. After working with WWE for seven years, Rusev was first let go in 2020.
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