Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Wrestler |
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| Nationality | Bulgarian |
| Date of Birth | 25/12/1985 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Plovdiv, Plovdiv, People's Republic of Bulgaria |
Latest News about Rusev
21/04/2025
Rusev made his return to WWE on the April 21, 2025 episode of Monday Night Raw after nearly five years away from the company. He attacked Alpha Academy members Akira Tozawa and Otis in a dominant display. This marked his re-entry on the Raw brand as a signed WWE Superstar.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Miroslav Petrov Barnyashev |
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| Nickname | The Bulgarian Brute |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' |
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| Weight | 304 lbs |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Hobbies | Watching soccer |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Catherine Joy Perry AKA Lana, Rusev's Manager in WWE |
| Wife | Catherine Joy Perry AKA Lana (Married 29/07/2016) |
Family
| Father | Name |
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| Mother | Slavka Barnyasheva |
| Siblings | Name |
| Spouse | Catherine Joy Perry AKA Lana |
Career
| Wrestling |
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Favourites
| Favorite Football Club | Real Madrid |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rusev does drink alcohol. | |
| 2. Rusev attended a sports school in his childhood and is a passionate soccer fan. | |
| 3. Rusev started his pro wrestling journey at Knokx Wrestling Valley under the guidance of WWE stars Rikishi and Gangrel. | |
| 4. Rusev is the first wrestler from Bulgaria to compete in WWE. | |
| 5. Rusev faced a broken neck injury during an FCW match, causing temporary paralysis in his left arm. He sought rehabilitation in Thailand and learned Muay Thai. | |
| 6. Rusev's real-life wife and manager, Lana, plays a Russian character on WWE TV despite being American. | |
| 7. Rusev held the United States Championship for 146 days before John Cena defeated him at Wrestlemania 31. | |
| 8. Rusev is the first and only Bulgarian wrestler in WWE history. | |
| 9. Before his wrestling career, Rusev competed in rowing and powerlifting. | |
| 10. Rusev was known as Miro during his time in AEW, adopting the God's Favorite Champion gimmick. | |
| 11. Rusev has competed in approximately 941 professional matches with a 47.2% winning percentage. |