Did Rusev Ask For His WWE Release?

'The Bulgarian Brute' isn't happy, apparently.

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One of the most over wrestlers in the company he may be, but if PWInsider are to be believed, Rusev isn't happy with his position in WWE.

They reckon that 'The Bulgarian Brute' even went as far as asking for his release a couple of weeks ago. The company refused, but it reportedly prompted them to insert Rusev into WrestleMania 34's United States Title match, in which he'll compete against champion Randy Orton, Jinder Mahal, and Bobby Roode.

This conflicts with Dave Meltzer, who had previously written that Rusev was moved from the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal to the US Title bout on account of his strong merchandise sales.

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Whatever the case, it's easy to see why Rusev might be upset with his push, as he has rarely been used as anything other than a jobber to the stars since his 2015 feud with John Cena. This is despite his obvious skill both in the ring and on the microphone, and his proven ability to get anything over, particularly today, with "Rusev Day" chants dominating SmackDown.

It's best to apply a little cynicism here, as PWI are just one source, but given the situation, Rusev potentially asking for his release isn't a stretch.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.