According to a casting call e-mail that went out to different talent and independent wrestling stars, Rusev may have Russian Soldiers included in his WrestleMania 31 entrance on March 29. WWE is currently looking for Caucasian males between the ages of 24-to-33 to fill the role of “Russian Soldier” during WrestleMania weekend.
Former WWE Tough Enough contestant and Hoodslam host A.J. Kirsch posted an image of the casting call on his Facebook page on March 11. The casting call claims the following is what WWE is looking for in terms of non-unionized talent,
Casting Notice
Project Name: WWE WrestleMania Event
Project Type: Stage/Show
Message:
To portray marching Russian Soldiers. Must be avail. all 3 days. Only submit if you fit the description and are completely avail. Reminder to note if you have marching or dancing experience. Cheers, BBC.
Rusev is set to defend his United States Championship against former WWE World Heavyweight Championship John Cena. Cena, who’s become famous for grand WrestleMania entrances (including having a slew of Cena soldiers dressed to look just like him along the entrance ramp), may have a special entrance at WrestleMania 31 as well. However, the only casting call that has been revealed for WrestleMania in Santa Clara, California so far, is for the role of Russian Soldier for Rusev.
Editor’s Note:
The man’s FIRST WrestleMania and he’s getting an awesome entrance? That’s what I’m talking about! Love Rusev!