Rusev

“I learned to kick trees with my bare feet to strengthen my legs.”

“Most wrestling fans in WWE heard about Bulgaria after I showed up on the scene.”

“It doesn't really matter how famous I am. What's important is that Bulgaria is represented in a good and positive way all around the world.”

“I attended sports school in Bulgaria just like my parents. I attended class twice a day and trained twice a day.”

“I would have never thought that somebody like me from the small country of Bulgaria could make it in WWE.”

“I have a freaking tattoo of Bulgaria on my shoulder. I'm proud of it.”

“I always knew what I had, and I knew I was more than just 'the foreign guy.' I have personality, and as soon as I had chance to show it, I just did it. A lot of people don't like it, and a l...”

“I had a friend named Vasil Rusev in my rowing classes. I've always liked that name. When I first started in WWE, I had the opportunity to choose a name, and I choose Rusev.”

“It all started as a dream. Just watching as a kid, just watching Hogan, just watching WWF - it was amazing.”