WWE is very strict when it comes to the looks of their Superstars and their presentation to the fans. They do not want Superstars to change their looks for various reasons. Video game images, action figures, and other marketing are all factors as to why the company does not want talents to change their looks without seeking their permission. It seems Miro did just that when he used to work in WWE as Rusev.
While speaking to Talk Is Jericho, Miro revealed that he was fined by WWE for cutting his hair. He was not used properly by the company during that time, so he cut his hair. Then the company made him pay a fine after he trimmed his hair.
“I cut my hair because I had nothing going on. They were beating me day in and day out. I was going away for shoulder surgery. I came back for one match and they made Big Show chokeslam me four times and chokeslam me seven times and they tried to convince me to protect my character. C’mon man. I’m not that stupid. It’s ok because I love Big Show. He put me over when I needed it so I have to put him over. Who cares? I’m not that guy. Just tell him we need 3 chokeslams and a punch, one, two, three. Great, I’ll do it. They threw a big stink about my hair. They said, ‘how dare you? How can you? Why didn’t you ask?’ Sorry, I’ll ask next time.”
Miro is in AEW now where he does not have to worry about getting fined for looking the way he wants to.
h/t to Wrestling News for the transcription.
