It just makes me smile - every time I hear somebody say 'Rusev Day,' it just makes me smile. — Rusev Copy Share Image
I would have never thought that somebody like me from the small country of Bulgaria could make it in WWE. — Rusev Copy Share Image
It all started as a dream. Just watching as a kid, just watching Hogan, just watching WWF - it was amazing. — Rusev Copy Share Image
I want my name to be remembered for 1,000 years. That way, I will never be forgotten when I'm done inside the ring. — Rusev Copy Share Image
You just never know what is going to happen in WWE. That is why it is so magical. — Rusev Copy Share Image
How does Vince McMahon feel about Rusev Day? He's supportive; he's trying to teach me a lot. — Rusev Copy Share Image
I've always had an interest in Muay Thai fighting. I love the discipline and toughness of it, so I traveled to Thailand… — Rusev Copy Share Image
I had a friend named Vasil Rusev in my rowing classes. I've always liked that name. When I first started in WWE,… — Rusev Copy Share Image
Being the United States champion, it makes me elevate the title even more because, at the end of the day, that is… — Rusev Copy Share Image
I had so much backlash because, before in NXT, I used to come out with the Bulgarian national anthem. And people were… — Rusev Copy Share Image
Long before the late '90s, being a pro-wrestler was a dream of mine. At that time, I was going around the block,… — Rusev Copy Share Image
Becoming heavyweight champion and holding the top title is on my bucket list. That spot is always getting tighter and tighter, but… — Rusev Copy Share Image
I had two or three jobs at the same time just I could afford myself and pay rent and school. Then I… — Rusev Copy Share Image
Most wrestling fans in WWE heard about Bulgaria after I showed up on the scene. — Rusev Copy Share Image
I do want to look my best - I do want to be at my best - 'cause I do want to… — Rusev Copy Share Image
When you have been stuck in that heel, bad-guy role as the foreigner who never talks, you want to get out of there, have… — Rusev Copy Share
To be a foreigner may be an advantage but disadvantage as well. It was advantage for me for sure. — Rusev Copy Share
I always knew what I had, and I knew I was more than just 'the foreign guy.' I have personality, and as soon as… — Rusev Copy Share
When an American person hears you speak a different language, you're automatically the bad guy. — Rusev Copy Share
I had the opportunity to come to the United States of America as an exchange student, so I had to come for four months,… — Rusev Copy Share
When I get fired up, all of that is me. You have to have fun with it because it's who you are. — Rusev Copy Share
How does Vince McMahon feel about Rusev Day? He's supportive; he's trying to teach me a lot. — Rusev Copy Share
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… — Rusev Copy Share
