Long before the late '90s, being a pro-wrestler was a dream of mine. At that time, I was going around the block, searching for VHS tapes so I can watch Hulk Hogan. — 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 Image
To be a foreigner may be an advantage but disadvantage as well. It was advantage for me for sure. — 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 soon as… — Rusev Copy Share Image
When an American person hears you speak a different language, you're automatically the bad guy. — Rusev 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 four months,… — 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
There's a lot of people I take stuff from, and it's mostly bad guys in movies. — 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
Most wrestling fans in WWE heard about Bulgaria after I showed up on the scene. — 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 to study… — Rusev Copy Share Image
