Odds: 15-2 Eight months ago, Rusev would have been a much safer bet to hold world championship gold. His anti-American, hero to the Russian Federation gimmick was gold, as he ran off a yearlong undefeated streak. His manager Lana was molten on the microphone, eliciting jeers just by starting to talk despite being highly desirable by fans. Then, they met John Cena. Now, Lana is on the sidelines with a broken wrist while she and Rusev (and Dolph Ziggler and Summer Rae) have suffered through a romance angle that played like a bad soap opera. Rusev and Lanas real-life engagement has scuttled the entire storyline and possibly landed the Bulgarian Brute in the doghouse.Still, Rusev has a unique look and style that makes him appealing to writers and fans alike. Its not a stretch to see a resurgent Rusev capturing the world title at some point, if only to serve as the foil for an all-American hero. The Bulgarian Brutes in-ring talent should outshine his current booking doldrums.