Date of Birth: December 25, 1984
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
Rusev, born Miroslav Barnyashev, is a Bulgarian professional wrestler and former powerlifter who gained worldwide fame through his tenure in WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). He was born on December 25, 1984, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Rusev moved to the United States to pursue a wrestling career and trained under notable wrestlers like Gangrel and Rikishi. He debuted in WWE’s developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), in 2010 before moving to NXT and eventually joining WWE’s main roster in 2014. He quickly became a dominant force, known for his undefeated streak and his finishing move, The Accolade. Rusev’s character often portrayed a Bulgarian brute with a strong anti-American sentiment, which he played alongside his real-life wife, Lana. Throughout his WWE career, Rusev held the United States Championship three times and was involved in high-profile storylines. In 2020, Rusev was released from WWE and subsequently joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW) under the ring name Miro, where he continues to wrestle and entertain fans.
5 Interesting Facts about Rusev
1. Rusev was the first Bulgarian to wrestle for WWE.
2. He holds a degree in Sports Management.
3. Rusev was a professional rower in Bulgaria before transitioning to wrestling.
4. He is an avid gamer and has a popular Twitch channel where he streams regularly.
5. Rusev once donated $20,000 to help rescue dogs in Bulgaria.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Rusev
1. “Crush!” – Rusev’s catchphrase during his WWE run.
2. “Every day is Rusev Day!” – A popular chant among fans.
3. “I’m not like most wrestlers. I’m not afraid to speak my mind.”
4. “I am the best man, not just because I say so, but because my actions speak louder than words.”
5. “I’ve always wanted to be the best, and I’ve worked hard to get where I am.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At his peak, Rusev’s net worth was estimated to be around $3 million.
Children
As of the latest information available, Rusev does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Rusev’s WWE Profile](https://www.wwe.com/superstars/rusev
2. [Miro’s AEW Profile](https://www.allelitewrestling.com/miro
3. [Rusev’s Twitch Channel](https://www.twitch.tv/mirotwitch
4. [Rusev’s Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tobemiro/
5. [Rusev’s Twitter](https://twitter.com/ToBeMiro
