Rusev shares reasons for absence from WWE programming

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Picture is via CJ Perry’s Instagram and unrelated, but made me laugh. Get a copy of Perry’s novel Bulletproof Angel here. | CJ Perry’s Instagram He worked a pair of house shows while WWE was in Hawaii a couple weeks ago, but otherwise Rusev hasn’t worked a match since July. His wife CJ “Lana” Perry already shot down rumors he was upset about losing that bout on Raw to Je’Von Evans, and earlier this week when the couple announced they’re expecting their first child there was no mention of Rusev taking time off for the early months of Perry’s pregnancy. We have an answer from The Bulgarian Brute himself now, thanks to his appearance on TMZ Sports’ Inside the Ring. Rusev confirmed what his wife said about him being upset in the aftermath of his July loss to Evans — if he was, it was because he was hurt during the match. But numbness in his hand wasn’t the only reason Rusev’s been on the sidelines. He also says he was ill, but doesn’t think that was related to anything from the match. “I’ve been out for what? Two, three months or whatnot…. I did get kicked in the head, my hands went numb, felt better, finished the match. Then, I got a little sick after that. Not related — I don’t believe it was related. So I was out for that.” He told Inside The Ring’s hosts that he’s feeling good, and has been for a while. So it seems the bulk of his time off has been “awaiting creative”: “I’ve been ready. I’ve been good for about two months. I’m just waiting to go back to TV.” How much longer do you think Rusev will have to wait? What would you pitch for his return?