| Rusev does drink alcohol. |
| Rusev attended a sports school in his childhood and is a passionate soccer fan. |
| Rusev started his pro wrestling journey at Knokx Wrestling Valley under the guidance of WWE stars Rikishi and Gangrel. |
| Rusev is the first wrestler from Bulgaria to compete in WWE. |
| Rusev faced a broken neck injury during an FCW match, causing temporary paralysis in his left arm. He sought rehabilitation in Thailand and learned Muay Thai. |
| Rusev's real-life wife and manager, Lana, plays a Russian character on WWE TV despite being American. |
| Rusev held the United States Championship for 146 days before John Cena defeated him at Wrestlemania 31. |
