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- Rusev, now widely known as Miro in AEW, left WWE in 2020 during a period of roster cuts related to the pandemic, later resurfacing in AEW and then returning to WWE rumors in 2025–2026 as part of ongoing wrestling news cycles. For precise latest updates, check wrestling-focused outlets for fresh reports on contracts, returns, or storyline directions.
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Miroslav Barnyashev (December 25, 1985) is a Bulgarian professional wrestler currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on the RAW brand under the ring name Rusev. He was previously signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) under the ring name Miro where he is a former AEW TNT Champion. In WWE he is a three-time WWE United States Champion. Barnyashev is the first Bulgarian to have wrestled for WWE. Barnyashev was born in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. He attended a sports school while growing up...
prowrestling.fandom.comFormer WWE Superstar Rusev said on his Twitch gaming stream that he tested positive for COVID-19, per Liam Winnard of WrestleTalk.com.
bleacherreport.com"The Bulgarian Brute" is no longer in WWE. The company announced today that Rusev was the latest wrestler impacted by a string of releases due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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