5 Rusev Actions On SmackDown Live That Prove He Is A True "Bulgarian Brute"

#4 Defusing his wife's troubles on TV

The strength of the love and trust between Rusev and Lana is unquestionable

Let's face it, from a kayfabe perspective, Rusev and Lana have had an extremely interesting relationship over the past few years as shown on the WWE's TV shows as well as WWE-based reality television programming. In fact, in both the real and reel worlds, Rusev and Lana -- much like most other couples -- have experienced their fair share of joys and challenges together.

Arguably the biggest talking point which, ironically, no one seems to have noted; is that Rusev stayed true to his real-life persona on this week's SmackDown Live episode, and refrained from grilling Lana about the controversial footage revealed by Aiden English. In fact, in a backstage segment where Rusev was seen hunting for English, when Lana tried to broach the topic, Rusev stated that SmackDown Live isn't the time or place to discuss these things...The Bulgarian Brute explained that they'll speak about it later -- truly dealing with the sticky situation like the gentleman he is...