CJ Perry Says Rusev Was Sending Her ‘Rocky Montage’ Training Videos From Bulgaria Before WrestleMania

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CJ Perry revealed in her debut column for Uncrowned on Yahoo Sports that Rusev has returned to Bulgaria to train for WrestleMania 42's six-man Ladder Match for the Intercontinental Championship. Perry says she receives daily "Rocky montage videos" of her husband's intense training, including lifting rocks and running streets, as he prepares for the match against defending champion Penta, Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee, Je'Von Evans, and JD McDonagh on April 19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.