I personally think that Rusev is far too talented an individual to be benched while the rest of the roster makes merry. Remember just how hot he was when Rusev Day was the biggest thing in the whole, wide world?
It is baffling that there wouldn't be a role for him on television on either WWE brand. I personally think that Rusev could be the perfect heel to get someone like Aleister Black over if the situation demands it.
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Aleister Black needs to battle opponents that are bigger and stronger than he is and come out on top to prove that he is indeed a very dominant individual. He also needs to overcome outside interference from Lana, much like he overcame Zelina Vega's attacks back when he was feuding with Andrade.
Plus, he seems like the perfect guy to step up for a fight if an open challenge is laid out.
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Riju Dasgupta
Riju Dasgupta is the most-read active writer in Sportskeeda at the moment, across all sports. Having come on board in 2016, Dasgupta is best known for the 'Best and Worst' column, something that has become a staple for the site!
In addition to his writing responsibilities, Dasgupta is also the Assistant Manager of the Combat Sports division. In 4 years, Dasgupta has conducted over 150 interviews with stars from WWE, Impact Wrestling, PCW Ultra, WOS, UFC, ONE FC and the world of boxing as well.
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Before joining Sportskeeda, Dasgupta was a comedy writer for Star TV, where he scripted lines for the iconic Lola Kutty property, in addition to hit TV shows like Axe Ur Ex & UR Fired. He was also a columnist for Rolling Stone India.
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