Miroslav Petrov Barnyashev (Bulgarian: Мирослав Петров Барняшев, [miroˈslɑf pɛˈtrɔf bɑrˈnjɑʃɛf]; born December 25, 1985) is a Bulgarian professional wrestler. He is best known for his tenure in WWE from 2010 to 2020, under the ring name Rusev, and in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) from 2020 to 2025, under the ring name Miro.

WWE Superstar Rusev's official profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career highlights and more!

Full wrestling profile of Rusev / Miro, with Career History, Real Name, Height, Weight, Age, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams, appearance changes, and more.

Apr 3, 2025 · Former WWE Superstar Rusev (aka Miro), who was part of WWE for nearly a decade, might return to the promotion after a five-year gap. The Stamford-based promotion had released Rusev in 2020...

On November 3, Rusev gained his first professional wrestling championship and became the first Bulgarian-born champion in WWE history when he won WWE United States Championship by defeating then-champion Sheamus in a post-Raw match that aired on the WWE Network.

T he news has traveled fast that former WWE star Rusev is set to return to the promotion, following a less-than-stellar tenure with All Elite Wrestling.The Bulgarian Brute, who wrestled in AEW as ...

Apr 4, 2025 · It's Rusev Day Again For WWE Fans The Audience Loved His Former Persona Despite his massive physical stature, Rusev's personality was an even greater asset than his power during his initial run with WWE. He played the role of a stereotypical 'foreign menace', in the same vein as many heels of the past. But his eventual babyface turn as a jovial ...

Apr 3, 2025 · It's official: Rusev Day is back in WWE! Following his AEW release earlier in the year, it appears, as many had predicted, that Miro / Rusev is returning to WWE. As per PWInsider, Rusev spent...

Apr 3, 2025 · A three-time former United States Champion in his first stint with WWE, Rusev (real name Miroslav Barnyashev) counts the likes of John Cena, Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, and The Undertaker...

Mar 28, 2025 · Pre-AEW, Miro found success as WWE's Rusev from 2010, initially breaking out with his 'Hero of the Russian Federation' character alongside Lana. Later, he became a monster babyface with Aiden...