5 possible feuds for Rusev on the road to WrestleMania 36

As we are moving a step closer to WrestleMania 36 with each passing day, the excitement to see the 'Showcase of the Immortals' is increasing. It is that time of the year when different Superstars get to know who they might come up against at WrestleMania and here, we are going to talk about Rusev, who had an indifferent 2019.

He returned late last year after a long hiatus but the storyline he was involved in wasn't received well by the fans. Right now, there's nothing clear with regards to what he will be involved with at WrestleMania 36 and here, we take a look at five possible feuds for the Bulgarian Brute on the road to the 'Grandest Stage of Them All'.

#5 A feud with an NXT Superstar

For the first time in WWE's history, NXT as a brand will be involved in WrestleMania 36 and we already have one confirmed match for the night -- Rhea Ripley vs Charlotte Flair for the NXT Women's Championship.

So, it wouldn't be a surprise if someone like Rusev gets a feud with an upcoming NXT Superstar, as it would only benefit both parties involved. Rusev can elevate anyone he is feuding with and it would only do good for the NXT Superstar to be involved with a seasoned athlete like The Bulgarian Brute.

Someone like Damien Priest would be the ideal choice, but we could also see a completely unknown Superstar as well.

#4 Bobby Lashley

Bobby Lashley has been feuding with Rusev since both of them returned to WWE programming, so it's only natural for one to expect this feud to continue, although no one is really interested in seeing it.

Despite all the hate we are seeing regarding this feud, it wouldn't surprise anyone if Vince McMahon books one final showdown between The Bulgarian Brute and The All Mighty at WrestleMania 36.

If this potential match takes place, at least this one time, Rusev should win as he has lost almost every time he has come up against Lashley.

#3 Erick Rowan

Whatever shortcomings Rusev has had over the past couple of months, everyone can agree upon the fact that Rusev is a beloved face and every heel he works with will get heat, no matter what. And guess what, Erick Rowan is someone who needs heat and he hasn't been involved in a meaningful feud for a while. So, why not pit him and his ever-present cage against Rusev?

It would be one hell of a mid-card feud to watch. Surely, one can't miss two absolute specimens against each other in a big bout (preferably a Steel Cage Match).

#2 Aleister Black

Aleister Black has been on an incredible winning run since he moved to RAW last year, but, again, those wins have done nothing with regards to building his character and momentum as they haven't come against big-name Superstars.

He's only had one meaningful feud against Buddy Murphy and while the latter has moved on to bigger things (became the RAW Tag Team Champion), Black's upward trajectory has been halted. So, why not give him a feud from which he can benefit?

Rusev and Black can put on absolute classics anytime they face each other and almost everyone would be love seeing these two come up against each other.

#1 A shot at the United States Champion

Andrade (currently suspended) is the United States Champion and he is a heel, which is everything one needs in order to put Rusev in contention for the United States title. The Bulgarian Brute had an incredible run with the United States Championship some years ago and there's no reason for him to not get a shot at it again.

We could possibly see another multi-man United States Championship match at WrestleMania 36 and Rusev has to be one them. If that doesn't happen, then Vince McMahon must think about giving The Bulgarian Brute a one-on-one opportunity before April.