This Sunday, Rusev is set to take on AJ Styles for the WWE championship in his first singles world title opportunity.
“The Bulgarian Brute” recently spoke with ESPN to promote his match with the “Phenomenal One” at Sunday's Extreme Rules pay-per-view. Below are highlights:
On The Possibility of walking out of Extreme Rules as the new WWE champion :
"Becoming heavyweight champion and holding the top title is on my bucket list. That spot is always getting tighter and tighter, but why not? A man can always dream."
His current push and taking advantage of the opportunity:
"It's great. Finally being able to climb up all the way to the top. I've worked hard enough and done everything I've needed to do. It just feels good that I have this opportunity, and I'm not going to waste it."