Deadline.com reported this evening that Rusev signed a two year deal with WWE in advance of his official return tonight on Raw, where he wiped out The Alpha Academy.
The deal was negotiated by The Paradigm Talent Agency, which also represents CM Punk, Natalya, Tiffany Straffon, Liv Morgan and more.
The article also confirmed PWInsider.com's report that Lana, CJ Perry, Rusev's wife, has inked a WWE Legends deal. Paradigm issued the following:
"Rusev returns — and this time, it’s personal. Miro is officially back in WWE under his iconic ring name, and he’s not coming alone. CJ Perry has signed a Legends deal, making their return a full-circle moment for one of WWE’s most unforgettable duos. Get ready for a new era of dominance. @tobemiro @thecjperry @wwe"
WWE is already selling official Rusev shirts.
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