Rusev Plans Wrestling Until 45, Bulgarian Politics

In a recent interview, WWE superstar Rusev revealed plans to continue his in-ring career until age 45 before reassessing his physical condition, while outlining ambitions to enter politics in his native Bulgaria upon retirement. The 40-year-old wrestler, who returned to WWE in April 2025 after a stint with AEW, shared these insights during an appearance on the Insight podcast with Chris Van Vliet, emphasizing his renewed vigor and excitement for the future both inside and outside the ring.

Rusev, whose real name is Miroslav Barnyashev, described feeling stronger than he has in years, crediting smarter training, improved recovery methods, and better eating habits. "I said 45 and then reevaluate the body, see how it feels," he said. "But so far, I feel great. I haven't felt that good in a long time, because it's not like you have matches every day. So the body is way more protected. I take care of my body a lot more. I do a lot of stretching and massages. I eat a lot better. I train a lot smarter. So I just take care of my body, and I know the body's going to take care of me."

His return to WWE came after a period of limited activity in AEW, where he competed in 36 matches from...