Former WWE star isn't impressed by Rusev (Exclusive)

The WWE Universe was recently treated to the return of former United States Champion, Rusev. The 39-year-old returned to the company after a five-year absence and immediately went after the Alpha Academy, taking out both Akira Tozawa and Otis on multiple occasions.

The former AEW star has been presented as a monster in every appearance since his return, impressing many. However, one former WWE star hasn't been quite impressed with the Bulgarian Brute and that is former WWE manager Dutch Mantell.

While talking about the Bulgarian on the Wrestling Time Machine podcast on Sportskeeda WrestleBinge, Mantell seemed unimpressed with Rusev's return. He stated that the Bulgarian isn't "impressive to look at" despite his mean physique.

"I did see Rusev by himself. He's very if you just look at him, he's a big guy but he's short. He's not really impressive that much just to look at. So unless he does it in the ring, where else is he going to get that 'I'm unstoppable' [aura]. That's what they're trying to make him," Mantell said. [From 6:39 onwards]

While Rusev hasn't yet impressed the erstwhile Zeb Colter, his return has the fans buzzing since RAW after WrestleMania. With him finally making his in-ring return on the May 5, episode of RAW, it'll be interesting to see where the former United States Champion goes from here.

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