Rusev destroys opponent in first match on WWE RAW after shocking return
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Rusev
emerged victorious in his first match on Monday Night RAW after returning to
WWE
two weeks.
The wrestling world was left stunned with the resurgence of former WWE United States Champion, Rusev, to the sports entertainment juggernaut after four years. The return took place on the RAW after WrestleMania 41, where Rusev made a huge statement by taking out the Alpha Academy. This week, the Bulgarian Brute was in action for the first time on RAW since making his comeback.
Rusev competed on RAW after nearly five years
Rusev was scheduled to battle Alpha Academy member, Otis, who himself was looking to exact revenge of his own after Rusev took him and Akira Tozawa out on his first night back in WWE. The bout started with the two superheavyweights locking up and displaying their raw power.
Otis
tried to deliver some power-packed moves, but Rusev overpowered it with his own moveset and dominated Otis.
However, Otis managed to get an opportunity to send Rusev crashing on the announcer's desk and then into the ring steps. Otis then tossed Rusev back in the ring. At that moment, the former AEW star caught him with a punk kick and then locked him in the Accolade submission hold. Otis had no choice but to tap out.
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Following the end of the bout, Akira Tozawa and Maxxine Dupri came to check on Otis. Tozawa then decided to step up to Rusev. He was not keen on the idea and left the ring. However, the Bulgarian Brute came back in the ring and powerbombed Tozawa on Otis. He then sent Otis into the ring posts and once again trapped him in the Accolade with WWE officials running in to stop the assault.
Rusev has been known to cause havoc and destruction inside the squared circle. It was this same raw power and strength that helped him stay undefeated for a long time in WWE and earned him multiple titles and accolades. Moreover, the former US Champion made a huge statement in his first match back on RAW, which could be a sign of things to come from Rusev moving forward.
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