Rusev

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

It just makes me smile - every time I hear somebody say 'Rusev Day,' it just makes me smile.

— Rusev

Being the United States champion, it makes me elevate the title even more because, at the end of the day, that is…

— Rusev

I worked at Wendy's for a week.

— Rusev

I wake up, and the first thing is to find a Starbucks so I can get a coffee. After that, I have…

— Rusev

I'm not a one-dimensional character.

— Rusev

Becoming heavyweight champion and holding the top title is on my bucket list. That spot is always getting tighter and tighter, but…

— Rusev

It all started as a dream. Just watching as a kid, just watching Hogan, just watching WWF - it was amazing.

— Rusev

Holy crap, cross fit! It's terrible, but I'm doing that now. Anything so that I can look better.

— Rusev

I always wanted to be a wrestler; I just didn't know how to do it.

— Rusev

I have a freaking tattoo of Bulgaria on my shoulder. I'm proud of it.

— Rusev

The Rock taught me you don't always have to talk or move all the time. You can just stand there and soak…

— Rusev

I feel like, the more you hang around, the more you're forgotten. It doesn't matter how good you are.

— Rusev

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

Eventually, one day, you know, cream rises to the top. So, you know, I'm waiting... I'm waiting for the rise.

— Rusev

Long before the late '90s, being a pro-wrestler was a dream of mine. At that time, I was going around the block,…

— Rusev

Shinsuke, as champion, wasn't even doing anything and wasn't defending it and was hiding all the time.

— Rusev

I do want to look my best - I do want to be at my best - 'cause I do want to…

— Rusev