The Bulgarian Brute makes a brutal statement against Otis in Omaha
Summary
– Rusev returned to action on May 5 RAW and defeated Otis
– The crowd gave him a strong welcome during the second hour of the show
– Post-match chaos saw Rusev attack Tozawa and reapply the Accolade
Rusev is back—and he’s not wasting time making an impact.
After reappearing on the April 21 episode of WWE RAW following WrestleMania 41, Rusev made his in-ring return on May 5 at the CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha, Nebraska. Fans roared as the Bulgarian Brute stepped into the ring again, taking on Otis in a hard-hitting battle during the second hour of RAW.
Otis, representing Alpha Academy, gave everything he had, even launching Rusev over the announce table in a show of strength. But the moment didn’t last. Rusev countered with his signature brutality, landing a devastating back heel kick before locking in the Accolade to secure the win.
As Rusev celebrated, Tozawa took exception and tried to confront him. Rusev initially left—only to storm back unexpectedly and attack Tozawa, then apply the Accolade to Otis again. Officials swarmed the ring to break the hold.
The crowd’s reaction proved Rusev hasn’t lost a step in popularity. With his momentum rising and fan support high, all eyes are now on what—or who—the Redeemer targets next.
