Miro (Rusev) Expected Back In WWE Before 2025 Ends, After AEW Departure (WWE News)
When you can expect Miro back in WWE following his AEW release.
Miro is expected back in WWE by the end of the year.
This is per WrestleVotes on WrestleVotes Radio. WWE sources have indicated a desire to bring the former Rusev back to the market-leading promotion. One has indicated that creative plans have already been discussed following the Bulgarian's AEW release, with the 39-year-old expected to strike a new deal with WWE "toward the end of the calendar year."
Miro was formally released by AEW in February, becoming a free agent after four-and-a-half years with the Tony Khan-helmed promotion.
Although Miro had technically been part of AEW's roster before his release (which he requested back in September), the former Rusev had not been used since December 2023, when he worked what would be his final WWE match with Andrade. Although reports on why Miro wasn't being used varied, AEW opted to retain him until letting him go alongside Malakai Black and Ricky Starks (and later Rey Fenix) in February.
Miro's AEW peak came during his 2021 TNT Championship run, when his acclaimed 'Redeemer' character made him one of the most effective heels in the company, opposite such opponents as Eddie Kingston and Darby Allin.
Pre-AEW, Miro found success as WWE's Rusev from 2010, initially breaking out with his 'Hero of the Russian Federation' character alongside Lana. Later, he became a monster babyface with Aiden English and their Rusev Day act, though their popularity was never truly capitalised on by WWE.
In April 2020, Miro was released by WWE, ending a 10-year run that brought three United States Championship reigns.