Lana is not surprised by Rusev's new-found popularity.
"The Ravishing Russian" Lana will be partaking in the WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal on April 8th, but before she sets her sights on winning the contest she spoke with Hollywood Life and the two parties discussed a number of topics. Lana's husband, former two-time WWE United States Champion Rusev has been receiving quite the reaction from the WWE Universe stemming from his 'Rusev Day' gimmick along with Aiden English. Lana is not surprised by Rusev's growing popularity because she has known of his unlimited potential for quite some time.
"I think he is a super athlete and I have been saying that for year. I would introduce him as a super athlete and he truly is one of the best in ring competitors."Lana expressed " I also think in Total Divas, he also showed that he is really funny and entertaining. On the show, he shows that he has a great personality." I think it took; instead of a ?U-S-A? chant, they want to be part of something more. They want to chant ?Rusev Day? because every day is Rusev day."
The news broke last week that former two-time WWE Champion Daniel Bryan had been cleared to return to in-ring competition and it shook the wrestling world to its core. Along with many others, Lana was elated to find out that the leader of the "Yes" movement was being allowed to do what he loves in the WWE.
?We are so excited. We are so excited to have him back. I know for me, personally, I was in tears when he did his speech on coming back because it gives me hope that no matter what anyone says, I am going to continue for my dreams and continue to wrestle and compete. The world told him ?no' and that he would never wrestle again and he is wrestling again. So, I think that gives us all hope to be resilient and to do you no matter what."
As noted, Lana has added her name to the WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal competitors list. To read her thoughts on competing in the match, along with a few comments about the other competitors in the bout, click here.