Rusev Officially Let Go By WWE, Thanks The Fans
"The Bulgarian Brute" is no longer in WWE. The company announced today that Rusev was the latest wrestler impacted by a string of releases due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
www.wrestlezone.comHere’s the latest I can provide based on recent public reporting.
- Rusev, now often referred to as Miro, has had various activity since leaving WWE in 2020 and later returning to WWE in 2025, with media coverage focusing on returns and appearances rather than a single ongoing storyline. For example, reports around 2025-2026 highlighted his WWE return and subsequent appearances, including a notable return on Raw in 2025.[2][4]
- In 2020 and 2025, multiple outlets discussed his positive COVID-19 status during the pandemic and rumors about possible moves to other promotions, illustrating a period of transition in his wrestling career.[1][3]
- Current, widely circulated updates through early 2026 point to continued involvement with WWE and related media coverage, plus ongoing interest from fans in his future bookings and potential title pursuits.[4][7][8]
If you’d like, I can pull in more targeted, up-to-date sources and summarize the most recent appearances or storylines for Rusev/Miro, or track his social posts for any official announcements. Also, given you’re in London, I can filter for UK-based coverage or appearances if that’s helpful.
Citations:
- Rusev/WWE return coverage and appearances referenced in 2025-2026 reports.[2][4]
- COVID-19 era release and positive test reporting in 2020.[3][1]
- General profile and recent media interest including WWE-related updates.[7][8]