10 WWE Superstars Who Don't Dress The Part

WrestleMania 31 was a glorious day in the life of Alexander Rusev. The undefeated Bulgarian Brute drove out in a tank to defend the United States championship against John Cena. After a consistent build, it seemed as though WWE had its latest monster.

Today, the Green-and-Red Terror is a weekly jobber.

His streak and championship reign may have ended at 31, but more importantly, so did his presentation as an overpowering force. Now alongside Aiden English, Rusev plays a more comical role, one that delivers tongue-in-cheek promos and shoots t-shirts out to the crowd. His new part might provide more dimension to his character, but it undermines the brutish aspect. It’s rather difficult to take a performer seriously in a match moments after he delivered one of the most hilarious skits you’ve seen on WWE TV in a while.

Whether the uncontrollable animal we saw at ‘Mania or the Cute and Cuddly Crusher of late, Rusev has always looked the same, which poses a problem on multiple levels. Once, the trunks with “Brute” or “Hero” written across the waistline matched his role as an athletic monster. After inconsistent booking, the same trunks became synonymous with Jobber Roo-Roo. Now his ring attire is supposed to represent a lovable character - and fans are still supposed to believe he can be a real threat to other Superstars?

Signs point to a potential revitalization of his character with the Rusev Day act, but to fully revamp his character, WWE should consider giving the Eastern European Nightmare a fresh look to compliment the push. Whichever way WWE decides to proceed with him, it might be easier to repackage Rusev than try to repair his broken image.