7 Reasons Rusev is WWE's next breakout star

#2 He's already beaten some of the best

Rusev punishes John Cena

Rusev has already tussled with -- and defeated -- some of wrestling's modern Icons, like John Cena.

When you're put into a feud with 'the face that runs the place' right out of the gate, you know you're on the right track. Rusev has proven he has the chops, the charisma, and the presence to exist at the top levels of wrestling.