Rusev / Miro

Known as: Rusev, Miro, Alexander Rusev, Miroslav Makarov
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Rusev / Miro, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Miroslav Barnyashev (Мирослав Барняшев) was born in Plovdiv, People's Republic of Bulgaria on December 25, 1985, and he is currently 39 years old.

He is currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment on the Raw brand under the ring name of Rusev.

Rusev has won a total of 4 championships in major promotions during his career.

Rusev / Miro Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameMiroslav Barnyashev (Мирослав Барняшев)
  • Ring Names
    • Rusev (April 2, 2025 - Present)
    • Miro (April 16, 2020 - April 1, 2025)
    • Rusev (May 5, 2014 - April 15, 2020)
    • Alexander Rusev (June 9, 2011 - May 4, 2014)
    • Miroslav Makarov (November 22, 2008 - June 8, 2011)
  • Born December 25, 1985 (age 39)
  • NationalityNationality: BulgariaBulgaria
  • Birth PlacePlovdiv, People's Republic of Bulgaria
  • Billed From
    • Bulgaria
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight
    • 304 lbs (138 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Redeemer; The Best Man; The Bulgarian Brute; The Super Athlete

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (September 9, 2020 - Present)
    • Wrestler (November 22, 2008 - July 29, 2020)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw April 21, 2025Present
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEApril 2, 2025April 20, 2025
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWSeptember 9, 2020February 10, 2025
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw October 14, 2019April 15, 2020
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown April 11, 2017October 13, 2019
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw July 19, 2016April 10, 2017
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEApril 7, 2014July 18, 2016
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand NXT May 29, 2013April 24, 2014
    PromotionFlorida Championship WrestlingFCWJune 9, 2011July 5, 2012

  • Images History

    Apr 2025
    Apr 2025
    Jun 2023
    Jun 2023
    Jul 2021
    Jul 2021
    Mar 2021
    Mar 2021
    Sep 2020
    Sep 2020
    Sep 2019
    Sep 2019
    Apr 2018
    Apr 2018
    Apr 2017
    Apr 2017
    May 2016
    May 2016
    May 2015
    May 2015
    Apr 2014
    Apr 2014
    May 2013
    May 2013

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelReturned to WWE as a heelApril 21, 2025Present
    FaceReturned from injury as a faceJune 1, 2022April 20, 2025
    HeelDebuted on AEW as Kip Sabian's heel best manSeptember 9, 2020May 31, 2022
    FaceReturned from hiatus as a faceSeptember 16, 2019September 8, 2020
    HeelJoined Shinsuke Nakamura attacking R-TruthJanuary 29, 2019September 15, 2019
    FaceTurned with his partner Aiden EnglishJuly 1, 2018January 28, 2019
    HeelJune 9, 2011June 30, 2018

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    RAW Mid CardApril 21, 2025Present
    WWE InactiveWaiting for returnApril 2, 2025April 20, 2025
    AEW InactiveDecember 31, 2023February 10, 2025
    AEW Mid CardJune 1, 2022December 30, 2023
    AEW InjuredHamstring injuryApril 13, 2021May 31, 2020
    AEW Mid CardSeptember 9, 2020April 12, 2021
    RAW InactiveHiatus before WWE releaseFebruary 18, 2020April 15, 2020
    RAW Mid CardSeptember 16, 2019February 17, 2020
    SD InactiveSabbatical from WWEJune 7, 2019September 15, 2019
    SD Mid CardApril 25, 2017June 6, 2019
    SD InjuredSurgeryMarch 6, 2017April 24, 2017
    RAW Mid CardNovember 23, 2015March 5, 2017
    WWE InjuredBicep injuryOctober 31, 2015November 22, 2015
    WWE Mid CardJuly 6, 2015October 30, 2015
    WWE InjuredFractured footMay 28, 2015July 5, 2015
    WWE Mid CardJanuary 22, 2014May 27, 2015
    NXT Low CardMay 29, 2013January 21, 2014

  • Finishers

    • Game Over / The Accolade - Camel Clutch (May 30, 2013 - Present)
    • Machka Kick - Jumping Savate Kick (April 7, 2014 - Present)
    • Bulplex - Oklahoma Roll into a Release German suplex (November 22, 2008 - July 5, 2012)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Рев на лъвът" ("Roar of the Lion") by CFO$ - Single (April 21, 2025 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Redeemer" by Mikey Rukus - Single (June 30, 2021 - February 10, 2025)
    • Theme Song"The Best Man" by Mikey Rukus - Single (September 9, 2020 - June 29, 2021)
    • Theme Song"Рев на лъвът" ("Roar of the Lion") by CFO$ - Single (January 26, 2014 - July 29, 2020)
    • Theme Song"A League of Their Own" by Jim Johnston - with The League of Nations - Team (December 7, 2015 - April 28, 2016)
    • Theme Song"Mila Rodino" by Tsvetan Radoslavov - Single (June 9, 2011 - January 29, 2014)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

    All Elite Wrestling

  • Other Accomplishments

    • WWE Slammy Award - Match of the Year (2014 - Team Cena vs. Team Authority, Traditional Elimination Match at Survivor Series)
    • PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (2014)
    • 8° in the PWI 500 (2015)
    • WON Most Improved (2014)
    • WON Best Gimmick (2014 – with Lana)
    • WON Most Underrated (2017)

Teams & Relations

Rusev Games Appearances (14)

WWE Main Series (6/26)

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WWE 2K20
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Other Games (8)

Miro
AEW Fight Forever
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Universe
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Mayhem
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Tap Mania
Rusev '16
Champions
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WWE 2K Mobile
Rusev (Red Soldier)
Immortals
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SuperCard

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