Rusev Comments on the Origin of Rusev Day
Planeta Wrestling held a recent interview with Rusev and one of the topics discussed included the origin of Rusev Day and his original plans for the gimmick.
“It was supposed to be a one off, just a celebration after I beat Randy Orton and that was it. A few weeks after I was going “Rusev Day, Rusev Day” and people really started digging it, even in the backstage with the New Day and with Aiden signing “Rusev Day” helped. People just got it and loved the whole concept and it became really big.”
New WWE Chronicle Episode to Air on the WWE Network Following NXT TakeOver: Phoenix
WWE released a trailer for a new episode of their WWE Chronicle series on the WWE Network. This episode focuses on Paige and will air following the end of tonight’s NXT TakeOver: Phoenix event.
Official synopsis:
“Paige was born to be a WWE Superstar. She was the first NXT Women’s Champion and captured the Divas Championship in her WWE debut. In June 2016, though, the raven-haired Superstar was sidelined for 17 months. Follow the two-time Divas Champion from her unexpected November 2017 return to the heartbreaking revelation that she can never compete again.”
Misc. Wrestling News & Notes
ROH announced that Zack Sabre Jr. will be making appearances for the company at their ROH TV tapings in Lakeland, Florida on February 9th and their Bound for Honor 2019 event in Miami, Florida on February 10th.
ROH also announced that Rush will officially begin working full-time for the company starting at their February 9th ROH TV tapings in Lakeland, Florida.
All Elite Wrestling is currently rumored to be signing tag team Best Friends (Beretta & Chuckie T.) to an official contract with the company soon, according to Voices Of Wrestling (via WhatCulture.com).
Major League Wrestling announced two new matches for the card of their February 2nd MLW Superfight event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
– Rich Swann vs. Ace Austin
– DJZ vs. Myron Reed
WWE RAW Notes: Jimmy Hart Appears, Otis Out Of Action “Indefinitely” After Austin Theory Chair Attack, New Big Cass WWE Return Teaser Vignette Airs, “Human Monies” On A Pole Stip Set for Danhausen vs. Dominik Mysterio at SummerSlam 2026, Raquel Rodriguez Wins WWE Women’s IC Title
WWE: Chad Gable on The Low Points On The Road To His WWE Intercontinental Title Victory, Baron Corbin on His WWE United States Title Win & Plans To Bring Back Previous Belt Design, ESPN Awards Chelsea Green Their Moment Of The Night Title for WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night 2
Potential Spoiler for CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes Match at SummerSlam 2026 & Night 1 Match Order Leaked [Update: No Special Stip Planned for CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes Match]
