Rusev is officially back with WWEbut dont get too confident about a WrestleMania showdown just yet.
According to Fightful Select, as of the day Kevin Owens announced he was hurt, Rusev was not planned to face Randy Orton at WrestleMania. The report adds, If he does end up facing Orton, it will have came together since then. That leaves the possibility wide open, but nothing was locked in at the time of Owens injury.
The former AEW starwho will once again go by Rusev in WWEwas spotted in Las Vegas this week alongside his real-life wife Lana. Both are scheduled to appear at Knokx Pros Polynesian Bash event, but their presence in Vegas, especially during WrestleMania weekend, has fans speculating hard about a surprise WWE appearance.
WWE SmackDown is live tonight from the T-Mobile Arena, and WrestleMania 41 will go down just down the road at Allegiant Stadium. With Rusev confirmed to be back under contract and Randy Orton still awaiting a confirmed opponent, the timing couldnt be more perfect for a returnif WWE pulls the trigger.
Whether Rusev shows up for an impromptu WrestleMania challenge or waits until the dust settles post-Mania, fans are fired up to see what his next chapter looks like. And while a full-on Rusev Day revival may not be in the cards, a matchup with Orton could be a massive way to kickstart his WWE return.
Would you want to see Rusev face Randy Orton at Wrestle Mania 41? Or should WWE hold off and build something new? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
