WWE Looking to Separate Rusev from Russia?

It’s worth noting that Rusev’s new WWE entrance video no longer makes any reference to Russia, and any references to the Russian Federation have been replaced with references to Bulgaria, which is where Rusev is actually from.

Furthermore, the WWE announce team kept reminding fans on WWE TV this week that Rusev was speaking Bulgarian during his Payback match against John Cena.

It’s unknown whether or not Rusev will go back to being referred to as The Bulgarian Brute, a nickname he had when he first debuted on the main roster:

Kurt Angle Being Honored at This Year’s Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame

The following press release has been issued: