Originally published on ProWrestlingSheet.

Following a brief hiatus from WWE TV, Rusev returned on Raw this week and got involved in the baby drama between Mike and Maria Kanellis. 

Tonight's edition of Raw featured a gender reveal party that ended with an angry Maria telling Mike that Ricochet was the father of her baby. Frustrated over the revelation, Mike challenged Ricochet to a match ... even though the former United States champ denied the accusation.

Ricochet picked up the win with ease and Maria scolded her husband for it afterward. She then said Ricochet obviously wasn't the father, but teased revealing the father in that moment. 

That's when Rusev's music hit and he made his way to the ring in PHENOMENAL shape with a new look. After a brief interaction in the ring, Rusev demolished Mike Kanellis.

Rusev's last match in WWE took place back in June at Super ShowDown. 

According to sources, Rusev was kept hidden backstage before and during Raw tonight to keep the surprise return a secret. It's unclear if he'll eventually be re-paired with Lana, and her status in all of this was also questioned during Raw. 

Watch part of his return in the segment below.