Nick Aldis Wants Rusev In NWA

Could we see Rusev on NWA Powerrr in 2020?

by Andy H Murray
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Twitter, @realnickaldis/WWE

The wrestler formerly known as Rusev is yet to make his first formal move since leaving WWE on 15 April, but NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis knows where he'd like to see the former United States Champion end up.

Speaking to POST Wrestling, Aldis said "you won't find a bigger Rusev fan than me," noting that he would "absolutely" like to see Rusev in the National Wrestling Alliance.

"I remember pretty much from the beginning, I would be like 'god, Rusev is money,'" Aldis said, claiming he'd text NWA Vice President Dave Lagana about the bruiser all the time. He added that while Rusev will probably be near the top of AEW's wishlist and isn't confident he'll be on the market for long, "if we could get him at the NWA, even for a short period run, it would be huge."

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It's easy to see Rusev slotting into a slick, old-school atmosphere like NWA Powerrr's, though it's hard to imagine any major moves will be made until the global health crisis eases off a little.

WhatCulture's Andrew Pollard has an exclusive hour-long interview with Aldis going out later today. Stay tuned to our YouTube channel for that.

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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.