Why Vince McMahon Never Liked Rusev Day Despite Its Popularity

While speaking on Ten Count Media, Aiden English explained why Vince McMahon never liked Rusev Day, even though it was very popular. English stated that the main issue was that Vince McMahon saw Rusev in only one way, as a big, tough, foreign bad guy who didnt talk much.

Aiden English said that Vince McMahon had that idea, it was very hard to change his mind. Even though fans loved Rusev Day and cheered for Rusev like a babyface, WWE kept booking him as a heel.

Rusev often wrestled like a babyface, but backstage, WWE officials would remind him that he was a heel. Even other wrestlers, like The New Day and The Usos, thought WWE should make Rusev a babyface, but Vince McMahon refused to see him that way.

Aiden English stated that Rusevs merchandise sold out at live events, and he was even the top seller at one point, outselling AJ Styles. When Rusev told Vince McMahon and Triple H about it, they downplayed it, saying they didnt have many shirts to begin with.

According to English, the biggest problem was that Vince McMahon didnt believe the Rusev Day chants were real. He thought fans were mocking Rusev, just like they used to chant You Suck at Kurt Angle. Because of this, WWE never fully got behind Rusev Day, and over time, the act lost momentum.

Miro even thought that WWE made him like a circus bear during his previous run in the company. Nevertheless, he has now re-signed with WWE, and now that Triple H is in charge, well have to wait and see whether Miro will be able to get over organically as Rusev again.

Do you think WWE missed a huge opportunity with Rusev Day? Should WWE bring back the character now that Miro has returned? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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