As was rumored over the weekend, Rusev will be backstage at SmackDown Live in Dayton, Ohio tonight, according to PWInsider.
We’ll see if he actually appears on TV, but either way, his return is imminent. He was cleared to return last week after undergoing shoulder surgery in March.
WWE RAW Notes: Gunther, Rey Mysterio, & More Declares for Men’s Royal Rumble, Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, & More Declares for Women’s Royal Rumble, AJ Styles vs. Gunther with Special Stip Set for Royal Rumble 2026, Natalya Turns Heel on Maxxine Dupri, Je’Von Evans Suffers Injury
Trey Miguel Announces He’s Taking Break From Wrestling, Miguel Reportedly Released from AEW Contract
WWE NXT Notes: Shiloh Hill & Sean Legacy Advances to Vacant NXT Title Ladder Match, Thea Hail vs. Lola Vice vs. Izzi Dame for NXT Women’s North American Title Set for 2/3 Show, ZaRuca Win Shot at TNA Knockouts Tag Titles, 1/27 Show Card




