Rusev: Penta Becoming A World Champion Would Be Good For Business
Rusev has high praise for Penta.
Since returning to WWE in 2025, Rusev has frequently shared the ring with Penta. As it turns out, he’s been a big fan of the luchador since their time in AEW.
“I’ve been a fan of Penta since the other company we worked for before.” Rusev said in a new interview with TMZ Inside The Ring. “CJ can tell you that as soon as I came back after the first or second show I was there, I bragged to her about these two guys, the Lucha Bros. They were just so unbelievable, they’re like live action figures. Penta is just so cool, he looks like a Mortal Kombat character.
Rusev praised Penta’s recent Money In The Bank win, saying that him being a world champion is good for business.
“I think he deserves it 100%. I love working with Penta, I love kicking his ass. I know how entertaining he is and how cool he is. I’m a big fan of him. If he’s becoming a champion, I will be more than happy for him and for the business in general, it’s good for the business.”
Rusev also took a moment to praise the man behind the mask.
“Also, he’s a great guy. He’s got so many — he’s helping so many kids in Mexico. You guys have no idea because he doesn’t talk about it, but in private conversations, [he’s told me] he’s helped like tons of orphans, people with no homes. He buys them truckloads of toys and clothes and helps these kids. He’s a tremendous guy. If people get to know him, they’d love him as a person.”
Elsewhere in the interview, CJ Perry revealed that Rusev will portray a villian in the film adaption of her ‘Bulletproof Angel’ novel. Check out her full comments by clicking here.
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