Miroslav Barnyashev
Biography
Miroslav Barnyashev is a Bulgarian professional wrestler who holds both Bulgarian and American citizenship. Born in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, on December 25, 1985, he is male and has ninety-eight known acting credits listed on The Movie Database. He is known for his time with the wrestling promotions WWE and AEW. Under his ring name Rusev, Barnyashev became the first Bulgarian wrestler to have worked for WWE. His other known names include Miroslav Barняшев, Rusev, Alexander Rusev, and Mirosl.
Career overview
Miroslav Barnyashev is a Bulgarian professional wrestler who holds both Bulgarian and American citizenship. He was born in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, on December 25, 1985. In the professional wrestling industry, he is known for his time with the wrestling promotions WWE and AEW. Under his ring name Rusev, Barnyashev achieved the distinction of becoming the first Bulgarian wrestler to have worked for WWE. His other known ring names and variations include Miroslav Barnyashev, Alexander Rusev, and Mirosl.
With a career spanning 98 known acting credits listed on his profile, Barnyashev has established an extensive presence in the television and film media landscape. As a public figure and professional wrestler, his career is primarily defined by his athletic and entertainment work within major sports entertainment organizations.
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Full Filmography
108 titles- WWE WrestleMania 42 – Sunday (2026) as Rusev
- Royal Rumble 2026 (2026) as Rusev
- Guns Up (2025) as Harry the Hammer
- WWE Clash in Paris 2025 (2025) as Rusev
- Saturday Night's Main Event XLI (2025) as Rusev
- All Elite Wrestling: Collision (2023) as Miro
- Only You: An Animated Shorts Collection (2023) as Dad (voice)
- Yellowbird (2023) as Dad
- AEW Worlds End 2023 (2023) as Miro
- AEW All In 2023: London - Zero Hour (2023) as Miro
- AEW All Out 2023 (2023) as Miro
- Hey! (EW) (2022) as Miro
- East New York (2022) as Nickie Dushkin
- AEW All Out 2022 (2022) as Miro
- AEW x NJPW Presents Forbidden Door 2022 (2022) as Miro
- All Elite Wrestling: Rampage (2021) as Miro
- AEW Dark: Elevation (2021) as Miro
- AEW Double or Nothing 2021 (2021) as Miro
- AEW Full Gear 2021 (2021) as Miro
- AEW All Out 2021 (2021) as Miro
- AEW Fyter Fest (2021) as Miro
- AEW Revolution 2021 (2021) as Miro
- AEW Beach Break (2021) as Miro
- AEW Unrestricted (2020) as Miro
- AEW Winter is Coming (2020) as Miro
- AEW Dynamite Anniversary Show (2020) as Miro
- All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (2019)
- All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (2019) as Miro
- AEW Dark (2019) as Miro
- WWE WrestleMania 35 (2019) as Rusev
- WWE Super ShowDown 2019 (2019) as Rusev
- WWE Crown Jewel (2019) as Rusev
- WWE Royal Rumble 2019 (2019) as Rusev (Preshow)
- WWE Fastlane 2019 (2019) as Rusev (Preshow)
- WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2019 (2019) as Rusev
- WWE The Best of Raw and Smackdown Live 2018 (2019) as Rusev
- WWE Greatest Royal Rumble (2018) as Rusev
- WWE Royal Rumble 2018 (2018) as Rusev
- WWE WrestleMania 34 (2018) as Rusev
- WWE Hell in a Cell 2018 (2018) as Rusev
- WWE Extreme Rules 2018 (2018) as Rusev
- WWE Money in the Bank 2018 (2018) as Rusev
- WWE Starrcade 2018 (2018) as Rusev
- WWE Fastlane 2018 (2018) as Rusev
- WWE Backlash 2018 (2018) as Rusev (Appearance)
- WWE SummerSlam 2018 (2018) as Rusev
- Another Version of You (2018) as Kiril
- Another Version of You (2018) Executive Producer
- Drop the Mic (2017) as Self - Rusev
- Drop the Mic (2017)
- Southpaw Regional Wrestling (2017) as Big Bartholomew
- WWE Royal Rumble 2017 (2017) as Rusev
- WWE Battleground 2017 (2017) as Rusev
- WWE Clash of Champions 2017 (2017) as Rusev
- WWE SummerSlam 2017 (2017) as Rusev
- WWE Hell in a Cell 2017 (2017) as Rusev
- WWE Fastlane 2017 (2017) as Rusev
- NXT: From Secret To Sensation (2017)
- Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon (2016) as Rusev (voice)
- Countdown (2016) as Rusev
- WWE WrestleMania 32 (2016) as Rusev
- WWE Royal Rumble 2016 (2016) as Rusev
- WWE Battleground 2016 (2016) as Rusev
- WWE Hell in a Cell 2016 (2016) as Rusev
- WWE Extreme Rules 2016 (2016) as Rusev
- WWE SummerSlam 2016 (2016) as Rusev
- WWE Money in the Bank 2016 (2016) as Rusev
- WWE: The U.S. Championship: A Legacy of Greatness (2016) as Rusev (archive footage)
- WWE Clash of Champions 2016 (2016) as Rusev
- WWE The Best of Raw & SmackDown 2015 (2016) as Rusev
- WWE Roadblock: End of the Line 2016 (2016) as Rusev (Preshow)
- WWE Best Pay-Per-View Matches 2015 (2016) as Rusev
- Swerved (2015) as Rusev
- WWE WrestleMania 31 (2015) as Rusev
- WWE WrestleMania 31 (2015) Stunts
- WWE Royal Rumble 2015 (2015) as Rusev
- WWE SummerSlam 2015 (2015) as Rusev
- WWE Extreme Rules 2015 (2015) as Rusev
- WWE Live From MSG 2015 (2015) as Rusev
- WWE Fastlane 2015 (2015) as Rusev
- WWE Hell in a Cell 2015 (2015) as Rusev
- WWE Payback 2015 (2015) as Rusev
- WWE Night of Champions 2015 (2015) as Rusev
- WWE Elimination Chamber 2015 (2015) as Rusev
- WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2015 (2015) as Rusev
- WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015 (2015) as Rusev
- WWE Royal Rumble 2014 (2014) as Alexander Rusev
- WWE Extreme Rules 2014 (2014) as Alexander Rusev
- WWE Money in the Bank 2014 (2014) as Rusev
- WWE Battleground 2014 (2014) as Rusev
- WWE Payback 2014 (2014) as Alexander Rusev
- WWE Survivor Series 2014 (2014) as Rusev
- WWE Hell In A Cell 2014 (2014) as Rusev
- WWE Night of Champions 2014 (2014) as Rusev
- WWE SummerSlam 2014 (2014) as Rusev
- NXT ArRIVAL (2014) as Alexander Rusev
- WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2014 (2014) as Rusev
- WWE Main Event (2012)
- WWE Main Event (2012) as Rusev
- WWE NXT (2010)
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as Rusev
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as Alexander Rusev
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999)
- Raw (1993) as Rusev
- Raw (1993) as Alexander Rusev
- Raw (1993)
- WWE Pay Per View (1985)
- WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (1985)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Miroslav Barnyashev best known for?
Miroslav Barnyashev is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Guns Up (2025), All Elite Wrestling: Collision (2023), A Doll's House (1973), East New York (2022).
When and where was Miroslav Barnyashev born?
Miroslav Barnyashev was born on December 25, 1985 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
How many credits does Miroslav Barnyashev have?
Miroslav Barnyashev has accumulated over 108 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2026.
What is Miroslav Barnyashev's background in cinema and television?
Miroslav Barnyashev is a Bulgarian professional wrestler who holds both Bulgarian and American citizenship. Born in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, on December 25, 1985, he is male and has ninety-eight known acting credits listed on The Movie Database. He is known for his time with the wrestling promotions WWE and AEW. Under his ri...