Rusev Launches Kech Pro Wrestling Academy In Nashville

Rusev Launches Kech Pro Wrestling Academy In Nashville – Rusev is starting 2026 with a move aimed at shaping the next generation of professional wrestlers. The former WWE and AEW star has announced his involvement in a new wrestling school, Kech Pro Wrestling Academy, which is set to officially open on March 1, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.

The announcement was made through the academy’s Instagram page, which revealed both the opening date and Rusev’s role in the project. In a promotional video for the school, Rusev outlined the vision behind the academy and what prospective students can expect once doors open.

“This is real pro wrestling training,” Rusev said in the video. “For kids, for adults, and for those who already have experience and want to take it to the next level.”

According to the announcement, Kech Pro Wrestling Academy will offer training programs for beginners as well as advanced sessions for wrestlers who already have in-ring experience. The school is designed to appeal to a wide range of students, from younger hopefuls just getting started to seasoned performers looking to refine their skills under experienced guidance.

Rusev brings nearly two decades of experience to the project. He made his professional wrestling debut in 2007 and has spent the last 17 years working at the highest levels of the industry. Over the course of his career, he competed extensively in WWE, where he became widely known as “The Bulgarian Brute,” and later in AEW, adding to his resume as a top-level performer.

Throughout his time in major promotions, Rusev captured multiple championships and worked alongside some of the biggest names in modern wrestling. That experience appears to be a key selling point for the academy, as the goal is to provide structured, practical training rooted in real-world professional wrestling rather than purely theoretical instruction.

At 40 years old, Rusev’s involvement in launching a wrestling school signals a long-term commitment to the business beyond his own in-ring career. Nashville has become an increasingly popular hub for wrestling schools and independent promotions, and Kech Pro Wrestling Academy now joins that growing landscape.

Further details regarding enrollment, coaching staff, and class schedules are expected to be announced closer to the academy’s opening date.

Rusev Launches Kech Pro Wrestling Academy In Nashville