CJ Perry didnt hold back when reacting to Rusevs performance at WrestleMania 42, making it clear she believes his showing in the Intercontinental Championship ladder match should lead straight into a title program. Writing in her column for Yahoo Sports Uncrowned, Perry focused heavily on the risks Rusev took during the chaotic match and how he pushed himself far outside his normal style. She explained that he originally intended to stay grounded, but once the match escalated, he leaned fully into the danger. Perry made it clear that, in her view, Rusev proved exactly what he can do when given the chance to perform on a big stage. She described his effort as another example of him making the most of any opportunity he gets. She also described how intense the match felt from her perspective, noting that the nonstop action kept escalating as competitors crashed into ladders and scrambled for the title. Perry didnt stop at praise. She went a step further and made it clear she believes Rusev should now be pushed into a championship storyline following his WrestleMania performance. The match itself took place during WrestleMania 42 Night 2 inside Allegiant Stadium, where fans packed the building despite high ticket prices. The six-pack ladder match featured Penta defending the WWE Intercontinental Championship against JeVon Evans, Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh, Rusev, and Rey Mysterio in a fast-paced contest that never slowed down. Several near-wins kept the crowd on edge, including a moment where JeVon Evans nearly secured the championship while hanging from the title above the ring. Rusev stopped that attempt by pulling the ladder out from under Evans, sending him crashing down before the match continued with more high-risk moments. Evans later fired back by launching off the ropes and connecting with an OG Cutter off the ladder onto Rusev, adding another major highlight to the match. In the closing moments, Penta took advantage of the chaos by delivering a Mexican Destroyer on Evans before climbing the ladder to retain the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania. Even though Rusev didnt walk away with the title, his role in the match along with CJ Perrys strong reaction has fueled conversation about what could be next for him after WrestleMania 42. Do you agree with CJ Perry that Rusev should be pushed into a title program after his WrestleMania performance, or do you think WWE should take him in a different direction next? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know. G Add as a preferred source on Google
