Where Things Stand With Rusev and Ethan Page as a Tag Team
September 14, 2026
Rusev and Ethan Page spent several weeks working together on Monday Night RAW, but that partnership may not simply pick up where it left off...
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Get the latest Rusev news, rumors, match results and WWE storyline updates from Ringside News. Known as The Bulgarian Brute and formerly known as Miro in AEW, Rusev returned to WWE after building a championship career that includes the WWE United States Championship and AEW TNT Championship. Follow his latest Raw appearances, rivalries and major developments through our complete WWE news coverage.
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Rusev
Rusev is a Bulgarian-American professional wrestler signed to WWE, where he competes on Monday Night Raw. Born Miroslav Petrov Barnyashev, he returned to WWE on the Raw after WrestleMania 41 following nearly five years away from the company. Rusev is a former WWE United States Champion and previously competed in All Elite Wrestling under the name Miro, where he held the AEW TNT Championship. Known as The Bulgarian Brute, he is recognized for his power-based offense and signature Accolade submission hold.
Latest Rusev News & Rumors
Rusev Cleared for WWE In-Ring Return Amid TV Absence
September 10, 2026
Rusev’s wait to get back in a WWE ring is finally over, at least from a medical standpoint. CJ Perry says he visited the Performance...
CJ Perry Shuts Down Rumors Rusev Stormed Out After WWE RAW Loss
September 10, 2026
Rusev’s quick exit after losing to Je’Von Evans looked bad without any context. He popped back up, rolled out of the ring and headed straight...
Rusev’s WWE Return Timeline Revealed Amid TV Absence
August 25, 2026
Rusev has been missing from WWE television since his loss to Je’Von Evans, but it doesn’t sound like that absence is going to last much...
Footage Shows Rusev No-Selling and Storming Out After WWE RAW Loss
July 28, 2026
Rusev wasn’t interested in selling his loss after the July 27 edition of RAW. He wasn’t interested in hanging around. The second the referee slapped...
Rusev Calls Chad Gable An Olympic Failure Before Before Calling Rey Mysterio A Bad Father
June 15, 2026
Rusev is already making his RAW match personal, and he went straight for Chad Gable’s Olympic past before taking a nasty shot at Rey Mysterio....
Rusev Opens New Wrestling School In Nashville With Former WWE Star Helping Train
May 13, 2026
Rusev is getting deeper into the wrestling business outside the ring after launching his new wrestling school in Nashville, Tennessee. KECH Pro Wrestling Academy opened...
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Rusev Calls Out Penta With Heated Message Ahead of April 27 WWE RAW
April 26, 2026
Rusev is fired up heading into WWE RAW, and he made that very clear with a message aimed straight at Penta before their match. The...
CJ Perry Calls For Rusev Title Push After Risk-Filled WrestleMania 42 Ladder Match Performance
April 20, 2026
CJ Perry didn’t hold back when reacting to Rusev’s performance at WrestleMania 42, making it clear she believes his showing in the Intercontinental Championship ladder...
Rusev Reveals Deep Hatred Of Losing And Says It Drives Everything He Does
April 15, 2026
Rusev isn’t pretending to be calm about defeat — he flat-out admits losing is something he can’t stand, no matter where it happens. During his...
Rusev Names Jake Paul As Celebrity Target and Says He’d Destroy Him In The Ring
April 15, 2026
Rusev isn’t shy about naming names, and when the topic turned to celebrity opponents, he wasted no time calling out one of the biggest figures...
Rusev Reacts To Ongoing “Rusev Day” Chants But Refuses To Let Nostalgia Distract Him
April 15, 2026
Rusev knows fans still love chanting “Rusev Day,” but he’s making it clear that nostalgia isn’t something he plans to lean on as he heads...
CJ Perry Says Rusev Was Sending Her ‘Rocky Montage’ Training Videos From Bulgaria Before WrestleMania
April 13, 2026
CJ Perry says Rusev isn’t just preparing for WrestleMania — he’s training like he’s starring in his own Rocky movie ahead of one of the...
CJ Perry Jokes Rusev Gets Into Bed By ‘Moonsaulting Off The Wardrobe’ Ahead of WrestleMania Match
April 13, 2026
CJ Perry gave fans a hilarious look at what life is like at home with Rusev, and her description of his athleticism sounds like something...
Rusev Says WWE United States Title “Was My Title” and Promises Another Championship Run
March 14, 2026
Rusev still sees the WWE United States Championship as one of the most important parts of his career, and he believes the title was practically...
Rusev Reveals Plan To Become Mayor Of Bulgaria Hometown
February 17, 2026
Rusev isn’t just thinking about title reigns and dream matches — he’s thinking about running a city. During his appearance on Chris Van Vliet’s interview,...
Rusev Reveals Original WrestleMania Plan For Lana & Bobby Lashley Storyline
February 17, 2026
Rusev is pulling back the curtain on one of WWE’s most controversial relationship storylines — and according to him, it was always supposed to end...
Rusev Addresses On-Screen Kissing Drama With Lana During WWE Storyline
February 17, 2026
Rusev is setting the record straight about one of the most talked-about moments of his WWE career — watching his real-life wife Lana kiss another...
Rusev Addresses AEW Booking Rumors and Explains Why He Chose WWE
February 17, 2026
Rusev is setting the record straight about why he came back to WWE — and it wasn’t about unfinished business or nostalgia. It was about...
Real Reason Behind Rusev’s WWE Television Absence
January 20, 2026
Rusev hasn’t appeared on WWE television since his November 21, 2025 loss to Jey Uso—and now we know it’s a strategic decision, not an injury....
CJ Perry Says She “Quit Drinking” and Faced Codependency Issues to Rebuild Her Relationship With Rusev
November 25, 2025
CJ Perry got brutally honest during her sit-down on TMZ’s Inside the Ring—opening up about her relationship with Miro (Rusev in WWE), the breakup that...
