Rusev is preparing to shape the next generation of professional wrestlers.
The WWE Superstar announced plans to open his own training facility, the KECH Pro Wrestling Academy, in Nashville, Tennessee. The school is officially scheduled to open its doors on March 1, 2026.
“We’re opening a new pro wrestling school for adults and kids. Real pro wrestling training — from fundamentals to character work,” Rusev announced. “Also, we’ll have advanced training sessions for experienced wrestlers only. The ring is on the way. The building is locked in. If you ever wanted to train like a pro, now is your chance.”
Rusev, who returned to WWE in 2025 after a run in AEW as Miro, is following in the footsteps of his mentor Rikishi, who owns the Knokx Pro Wrestling Academy where Rusev first trained. He joins a growing list of active stars running schools, including Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes, and Natalya.
