Also known as Miroslav Barnyashev, Alexander Rusev, Rusev
Bulgarian professional wrestler, rower and powerlifter
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Miroslav Petrov Barnyashev (Bulgarian: Мирослав Петров Барняшев, [miroˈslɑf pɛˈtrɔf bɑrˈnjɑʃɛf]; born 25 December 1985) is a Bulgarian and American professional wrestler and actor. As of April 2026, he is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Rusev. He is also known for his time in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) from 2020 to 2025, where he performed under the ring name Miro.
Barnyashev signed a contract with WWE in 2010 and was assigned to its developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), which was rebranded as NXT in 2012. He performed on NXT until 2014, when he and his manager Lana were moved to WWE's main roster. During his initial tenure in WWE, he was a three-time WWE United States Champion. He was released by WWE in 2020, joined AEW later that year, and went on to become a one-time AEW TNT Champion before returning to WWE in 2025.
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There are various artists who use the name Miro. 1) Mads Arp & Steen Thøttrup has released records by the name Miro since 1990. Appeared on more than 250 compilations, released 50 x 12" on labels such as Hooj Choons, Effective Records & Skyline Records. Appeared on Cafe del Mar more than 10 times and released tunes such as Emotions of Paradise, The One I Run To and By Your Side. www.miromusic.com 2)Miro(slav) Pajic: Along with Marc Acardipane (the <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Miro">Read
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