Paid Members tiger_rick Posted April 13, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted April 13, 2018 Following this tweet last night It's been noted: I suspect he's working and if so, apologies for starting a new thread. If not, it's momentous. I adore Rusev. He's got a great look that is defferent from all the wannabe body-builders. His work is superb. His character work has always been good and he's great whenever you see him being him. Would love them to do more with him. No doubt if they let him go he'd make money but it'd be a shame he's not being exposed to the masses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philjax Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I don't think WWE have any intention of being bullied into releasing either him or Lana. However long they have left on their contracts they'll just let them rot and pay them rather than allow them to get their way. Isn't this what's happening with Neville and numerous others over the years? They are well aware that any of the talents I named would draw for other promotions, mainly BECAUSE what WWE is doing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members ColinBollocks Posted April 13, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted April 13, 2018 Odd this one. I hope it's some weird angle because Rusev is good value wherever they stick him. If not, I can understand why he's a little annoyed. After WWE being a bit rubbish to him after he and Lana announced their engagement (which 'ruined' the shite Lana/Dolph storyline), Rusev has worked his arse off to get back momentum, and now he's on the road to being a pretty hot babyface (in all aspects). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 It’s very odd. He seemed like he was on his way out last year when he got jobbed out in 10seconds at Summerslam, then hit on something with the Rusev Day Schlick which has got over organically, then whatever this is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members PunkStep Posted April 13, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted April 13, 2018 'WWE being bullied'...interesting choice of words, seeing as it's very possible that Vince doesn't like Rusev as he feels he's punching above his weight with Lana. It's the only explanation why somebody that you'd expect upper management to like have gradually shafted him more and more over time, after his brilliant Cena feud ended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordsfromlee Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 There were reports floating around just before Mania saying that he had asked for his release and that WWE tried to keep him happy by putting him in the US Title match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members TheBurningRed Posted April 13, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted April 13, 2018 For what it’s worth, his insta has always had his real name. Same with a lot of wwe stars. They clearly don’t know what to do with him, which is a shame as he has great charisma, a great look and can go. He should’ve been in the Jinder position, not that useless idiot. I don’t know how they haven’t turned him face yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Fatty Facesitter Posted April 13, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted April 13, 2018 One of the very few highlights from the poorly devised League of Nations stable a few years ago were Rusev's little dashes of comedy, like when he celebrated wildly after splashing Roman Reigns through the announce table at the Rumble and grabbed Vince for a hug ("Come here boss!"). From there he had some really funny interactions with different people before his layoff from TV, and the Rusev Day stuff had just taken on a life of it's own. Sadly it's another instance of someone getting over organically and the creative team not knowing how to capitalise on it effectively other than producing a t-shirt. They've painted him as this anti-USA baddie for so many years and just don't have a clue how to book him as a babyface now that he's getting these reactions from people because of his comic timing. It would be a massive pity if he moves on from WWE, but if he went elsewhere it might give them him the platform to broaden his comedic chops. "What does that mean?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Frankie Crisp Posted April 13, 2018 Awards Moderator Share Posted April 13, 2018 Whatever he's up to, he's having a laugh doing it. Either Vince hates Colin Farrell or something's gone on. He's got the lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosler28 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Wwe are stupid for letting Rusev go if thats to be believed. Fair play to Rusev tho hes got the balls to walk away and hes got a fit wife. Win win. Rusev day every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted April 14, 2018 Moderators Share Posted April 14, 2018 Rusev is the new and better RVD. He does not give a fuck. I love him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love-Wilcox Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 if this is the Rusev Appreciation Thread then count me in. The bloke is bloody brilliant and honestly has the potential to be a top babyface in WWE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Maestro Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 It'll be a big shame if he does end up leaving. I love me a bit of Rusev and WWE will be a worse place without him. What I don't get is that WWE have someone as over with the crowd as Rusev and proceed to do bugger all with it. I'm not suggesting they give him the title and Rusev go on some sort of Goldberg undefeated streak (even if I would enjoy), but I just find it baffling that they don't seem to capitalise on someone who has gotten over organically. They've got form for it and I just find it bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 The Rusev Day chant has got so over that if he does go, or is suspended or just off TV for whatever other reason WWE could find themselves with a CM Punk-esque reaction as a backlash from the fans. It'll be interesting to see where that goes and whether their opinion of his star power and potential goes up after he's been off TV for a while and the fans hijack segments and matches with his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Danger Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 If one thing is guaranteed to get you over with Vince it's telling him to get fucked and ignoring his calls. The weird old fuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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