There's a lot of people I take stuff from, and it's mostly bad guys in movies. — Rusev Copy Share Image
I am very, very proud of being United States Champion and defending it. — Rusev America Copy Share Image
It doesn't really matter how famous I am. What's important is that Bulgaria is represented in a good and positive way all… — Rusev Around the world Copy Share Image
Being a foreigner bad guy doesn't have to be my destiny, and I can be much more than that. — Rusev Copy Share Image
It just makes me smile - every time I hear somebody say 'Rusev Day,' it just makes me smile. — Rusev Day Copy Share Image
Holy crap, cross fit! It's terrible, but I'm doing that now. Anything so that I can look better. — 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
I attended sports school in Bulgaria just like my parents. I attended class twice a day and trained twice a day. — Rusev Class Copy Share Image
It all started as a dream. Just watching as a kid, just watching Hogan, just watching WWF - it was amazing. — Rusev Amazing Copy Share Image
I had the opportunity to come to the United States of America as an exchange student, so I had to come for… — Rusev America 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 Discipline Copy Share Image
I am an artist, and I have a lot more to offer than just being a one-dimensional character, and I think our… — Rusev Art 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
I always knew what I had, and I knew I was more than just 'the foreign guy.' I have personality, and as… — Rusev Chance 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 Champion 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 Dreams 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
Most wrestling fans in WWE heard about Bulgaria after I showed up on the scene. — Rusev Copy Share Image
I wake up, and the first thing is to find a Starbucks so I can get a coffee. After that, I have… — 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
Eventually, one day, you know, cream rises to the top. So, you know, I'm waiting... I'm waiting for the rise. — Rusev Day Copy Share Image
Shinsuke, as champion, wasn't even doing anything and wasn't defending it and was hiding all the time. — Rusev Copy Share Image
To be a foreigner may be an advantage but disadvantage as well. It was advantage for me for sure. — Rusev Advantage Copy Share Image
When an American person hears you speak a different language, you're automatically the bad guy. — 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 Day Copy Share Image
The Rock taught me you don't always have to talk or move all the time. You can just stand there and soak… — Rusev Copy Share Image
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 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
