What Went Wrong for Rusev in WWE?

Rusev was one of the most promising wrestlers to enter WWE in recent years. He had an impressive resume, having competed in multiple promotions around the world, and his size and strength made him a natural fit for the company. However, despite a promising start, Rusev's tenure in WWE was ultimately disappointing. In this blog post, we'll explore why Rusev's WWE career fell short of expectations and what it means for the wrestler going forward.

One of the biggest factors in Rusev's disappointing WWE tenure was the company's inconsistent booking of him. Despite his impressive size and strength, Rusev was often portrayed as a comedic character. He seem to flail a bit on his own, without his wife Lana with him. These storylines often felt out of step with Rusev's character and left fans feeling unsatisfied.

Another issue was the lack of opportunities given to Rusev to showcase his skills in the ring. While he was certainly given some high-profile matches during his time in WWE, including a WrestleMania match against John Cena, he was often relegated to mid-card status or used as a glorified jobber. This prevented fans from seeing what Rusev was truly capable of in the ring and made it difficult for him to establish himself as a credible threat.

Finally, Rusev's WWE career was hampered by injury. He suffered multiple injuries during his time in the company. Injuries that were serious enough to keep him out of action for extended periods of time. These injuries prevented him from building momentum and establishing himself as a top-tier wrestler.

Despite these setbacks, Rusev's WWE tenure wasn't all bad. He had some memorable moments, including a dominant run as United States Champion and a WrestleMania match against John Cena. He was also a fan favorite and had a strong social media presence, which helped him connect with fans in a way that few wrestlers have been able to do.

Looking ahead, it's unclear what the future holds for Rusev. He was released from WWE in 2020 and has since signed with AEW, where he has been performing under the name Miro. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to break through in AEW and establish himself as a top-tier wrestler, but one thing is for sure: Rusev/Miro is a talented wrestler who deserves better than what he received in WWE. You can certainly make the same argument about his time in AEW up to this point.

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