Rusev Returns to WWE – Could He Be Randy Orton’s WrestleMania 41 Opponent?
In a shocking turn of events, Rusev—now once again going by his WWE name—has officially re-signed with WWE, sending the wrestling world into a frenzy. The timing of his return couldn’t be more perfect, as just days ago, Kevin Owens announced he would be missing WrestleMania 41 due to a serious neck injury that requires immediate surgery. This unfortunate news left Randy Orton without a confirmed opponent for WWE’s biggest show of the year.
Enter Rusev.
Fans remember the hard-hitting battles between Orton and Rusev from years past, and with both men now back on the WWE roster, it feels like fate might be setting up a rematch on the grandest stage. Rusev’s return opens up an exciting opportunity to reignite a rivalry that once had fans glued to their screens. With WrestleMania just around the corner, WWE could pull the trigger and announce Rusev vs. Orton as a featured singles match.
Rusev’s last run in WWE ended in 2020, but during his time away, he stayed active in the wrestling world, building his resume and improving his in-ring game. A match against Orton—one of WWE’s most respected veterans—would be a perfect way for him to make a statement and reintroduce himself to a whole new generation of fans.
While WWE hasn’t made anything official yet, the pieces are falling into place. With Kevin Owens out and Randy Orton left without a Mania match, Rusev stepping up would be both logical and exciting. The WWE Universe will be watching closely in the coming days to see if this dream showdown becomes a reality.
WrestleMania just got a lot more interesting.