In a stunning development that has rocked the pro wrestling world, Miro—formerly known as Rusev in WWE—has officially signed a new deal with WWE. The news was all but confirmed after he was spotted entering WWE headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut earlier this week. With fans already speculating a possible return for months, the sighting sent shockwaves across social media, and now insider sources have confirmed: The Redeemer is back.
Miro, who made a name for himself in WWE with a dominant run as Rusev, was released in 2020 during the company’s pandemic-era cuts. He went on to reinvent himself in AEW, capturing the TNT Championship and delivering one of the most intense, character-driven performances of his career. However, his momentum in AEW appeared to stall in late 2022, leading to months of inactivity and speculation about creative differences.
Those whispers turned into roars when Miro was seen entering WWE HQ earlier this week, dressed in business attire and accompanied by what appeared to be WWE talent relations officials. Fans who spotted him immediately took to Twitter (X) with photos, fueling rumors of a dramatic comeback. Just hours later, multiple wrestling news outlets began reporting that a new deal had indeed been finalized, with Miro officially rejoining WWE.
The implications of Miro’s return are massive. As WWE continues to reshape its roster under Triple H’s leadership, bringing back a powerhouse like Miro adds depth, intensity, and versatility to the company’s mid-card and potentially even main event scene. Many are already fantasy-booking a showdown between Miro and Gunther, or a high-impact rivalry with Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, or even Bobby Lashley. With WrestleMania season on the horizon, Miro’s return could be timed perfectly for a major push.
While WWE has yet to issue an official statement, sources close to creative have hinted that vignettes are already in production for Miro’s re-debut. Whether he returns under his WWE name “Rusev” or keeps “Miro” remains to be seen—but either way, fans are buzzing with excitement. After his “Day of Rusev” chants and massive crowd support in his previous run, it’s clear the WWE Universe never truly let him go.
On the AEW side, reactions have been mixed. While some fans are disappointed to see Miro leave, many agree that his talent was underutilized in recent months. His departure adds to a growing list of AEW stars making their way back to WWE, including Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill. The wrestling landscape is shifting fast, and Miro’s return to WWE only adds more fuel to the ongoing battle between the two top promotions.
With Miro now officially back in WWE, the only question is: What’s next? Will he return as the unhinged Redeemer, ready to dominate once again? Or will WWE take him in a new creative direction under the current regime? Either way, one thing’s certain—Miro is no longer on the sidelines. He’s back, he’s hungry, and the WWE locker room better take notice.