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'''Miroslav Barnyashev''' ({{lang-bg|Мирослав Барняшев}}; born December 25, 1985) is a Bulgarian [[professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] and former [[powerlifting|powerlifter]] and [[Rowing (sport)|rower]], better known by his former [[ring name]] '''Alexander Rusev'''. He is currently working for the United States-based [[professional wrestling promotion]] [[WWE]] as '''Rusev'''.<ref name="WWEBio">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/alexander-rusev|title=Alexander Rusev|publisher=[[WWE]]|work=[[WWE]].com|year=2013|accessdate=April 19, 2014}}</ref><ref name="WWENXTInterview">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2013-08-28/alexander-rusev-26144486|title=Alexander Rusev: NXT’s brewing storm|author=Saxton, Byron|publisher=[[WWE]]|work=[[WWE]].com|date=August 29, 2013|accessdate=September 14, 2013}}</ref> Barnyashev is the first Bulgarian to have wrestled for WWE.<ref name="Novinite">{{cite web|url=http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=120636|title=World Wrestling Entertainment Signs 'The Bashing Bulgarian'|publisher=[[M3 Communications Group, Inc|One Click Media Group]]|work=[[Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency)]]|date=September 30, 2010|accessdate=September 15, 2013}}</ref>
'''Miroslav Barnyashev''' ({{lang-bg|Мирослав Барняшев}}; born December 25, 1985) is a Bulgarian [[professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] and former [[powerlifting|powerlifter]] and [[Rowing (sport)|rower]]. He is currently working for the United States-based [[professional wrestling promotion]] [[WWE]] as '''Alexander Rusev'''.<ref name="WWEBio">{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/superstars/alexander-rusev|title=Alexander Rusev|publisher=[[WWE]]|year=2013|accessdate=April 19, 2014}}</ref><ref name="WWENXTInterview">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2013-08-28/alexander-rusev-26144486|title=Alexander Rusev: NXT’s brewing storm|author=Saxton, Byron|publisher=[[WWE]]|work=|date=August 29, 2013|accessdate=September 14, 2013}}</ref> Barnyashev is the first Bulgarian to have wrestled for WWE.<ref name="Novinite">{{cite web|url=http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=120636|title=World Wrestling Entertainment Signs 'The Bashing Bulgarian'|publisher=[[M3 Communications Group, Inc|One Click Media Group]]|work=[[Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency)]]|date=September 30, 2010|accessdate=September 15, 2013}}</ref>


==Early life and athletics career==
==Early life and athletics career==
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==Professional wrestling career==
==Professional wrestling career==

===Early career (2008–2010)===
===Early career (2008–2010)===
In the mid-2000s, Barnyashev [[Bulgarian diaspora|emigrated from Bulgaria]] [[Immigration to the United States|to the United States]] with the ambition of becoming a [[professional wrestling|professional wrestler]]. He originally lived in [[Virginia]],<ref name="WWENXTInterview"/> before relocating to [[Torrance, California]], where he began training as a wrestler with [[Gangrel (wrestler)|Gangrel]] and [[Rikishi (wrestler)|Rikishi]] at the Knokx Pro Wrestling Academy as his trainers.<ref name="InterviewGangrel">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/10/21/pf-18858051.html|title=Gangrel still a force at 42|author=Byer, Matthew|publisher=[[Québecor Média]]|work=[[Canoe.ca]]|date=October 21, 2011|accessdate=September 14, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Novinite"/><ref name="WWENXTInterview"/> Barnyashev debuted on the [[independent circuit]] on November 22, 2008 under the [[ring name]] "Miroslav Makaraov", defeating Aerial Star.<ref name="Gerweck">{{cite web|title=Alexander Rusev|url=http://www.gerweck.net/2014/01/18/alexander-rusev/|work=Gerweck.net|accessdate=January 26, 2014}}</ref>
In the mid-2000s, Barnyashev [[Bulgarian diaspora|emigrated from Bulgaria]] [[Immigration to the United States|to the United States]] with the ambition of becoming a [[professional wrestling|professional wrestler]]. He originally lived in [[Virginia]],<ref name="WWENXTInterview"/> before relocating to [[Torrance, California]], where he began training as a wrestler with [[Gangrel (wrestler)|Gangrel]] and [[Rikishi (wrestler)|Rikishi]] at the Knokx Pro Wrestling Academy as his trainers.<ref name="InterviewGangrel">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/10/21/pf-18858051.html|title=Gangrel still a force at 42|last=Byer|first=Matthew| publisher=[[Québecor Média]]|work=[[Canoe.ca]]|date=October 21, 2011|accessdate=September 14, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Novinite"/><ref name="WWENXTInterview"/> Barnyashev debuted on the [[independent circuit]] on November 22, 2008 under the [[ring name]] "Miroslav Makaraov", defeating Aerial Star.<ref name="Gerweck">{{cite web|title=Alexander Rusev|url=http://www.gerweck.net/2014/01/18/alexander-rusev/|work=Gerweck.net|accessdate=January 26, 2014}}</ref>


In 2010, Barnyashev wrestled for Vendetta Pro Wrestling as "Miroslav". While wrestling for VPW, he was [[Manager (professional wrestling)|managed]] by Markus Mac.<ref name="VPWJan2010">{{cite web|title=Vendetta Pro Wrestling results - Winter Wonder Slam (Jan. 2010)|url=http://www.vendettaprowrestling.com/main/results/2009-2010-event-results/winter-wonder-slam-january/|publisher=Vendetta Pro Wrestling|accessdate=30 December 2013}}</ref> He and several other VPW wrestlers appeared in the [[music video]] for the song ''The Whole F'n Show'' by Kushinator (the [[music in professional wrestling|entrance music]] of wrestler [[Rob Van Dam]]).<ref name="VPWMusic">{{cite web|url=http://www.vendettaprowrestling.com/main/115/|title=Vendetta Pro superstars appear in Rob Van Dam’s Theme Song Video by Kushinator|publisher=Vendetta Pro Wrestling|work=VendettaProWrestling.com|date=October 27, 2010|accessdate=September 21, 2013|archivedate=30 December 2013|archiveurl=http://archive.is/5GwRi}}</ref>
In 2010, Barnyashev wrestled for Vendetta Pro Wrestling as "Miroslav". While wrestling for VPW, he was [[Manager (professional wrestling)|managed]] by Markus Mac.<ref name="VPWJan2010">{{cite web|title=Vendetta Pro Wrestling results - Winter Wonder Slam (Jan. 2010)|url=http://www.vendettaprowrestling.com/main/results/2009-2010-event-results/winter-wonder-slam-january/|publisher=Vendetta Pro Wrestling|accessdate=30 December 2013}}</ref> He and several other VPW wrestlers appeared in the [[music video]] for the song ''The Whole F'n Show'' by Kushinator (the [[music in professional wrestling|entrance music]] of wrestler [[Rob Van Dam]]).<ref name="VPWMusic">{{cite web|url=http://www.vendettaprowrestling.com/main/115/|title=Vendetta Pro superstars appear in Rob Van Dam’s Theme Song Video by Kushinator|publisher=Vendetta Pro Wrestling|work=VendettaProWrestling.com|date=October 27, 2010|accessdate=September 21, 2013|archivedate=30 December 2013|archiveurl=http://archive.is/5GwRi}}</ref>


===World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE===
===World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE===

====Developmental territories (2010–present)====
====Developmental territories (2010–present)====
[[File:AlexanderRusevAxxess.jpg|thumb|left|Rusev at ''[[WrestleMania#WrestleMania Axxess|WrestleMania Axxess]]'' in April 2013.]]
[[File:AlexanderRusevAxxess.jpg|thumb|left|Rusev at ''[[WrestleMania#WrestleMania Axxess|WrestleMania Axxess]]'' in April 2013.]]
In September 2010, Barnyashev was signed to a contract by the [[professional wrestling promotion]] [[WWE]].<ref name="Novinite"/> He was assigned to the [[Florida Championship Wrestling]] (FCW) developmental territory, where he adopted the ring name "Alexander Rusev".<ref name="InterviewGangrel"/> He wrestled his first televised match on the July 17, 2011 episode of ''[[FCW]]'', defeating [[Tyler Breeze|Mike Dalton]] while being managed by [[Raquel Diaz]].<ref name="FCW17Jul2012">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=59929|title=Florida Championship Wrestling television report|author=Trionfo, Richard|publisher=Pro Wrestling Insider|work=PWInsider.com|date=July 17, 2011|accessdate=September 21, 2013}}</ref><ref name="FCW8Jul2011">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_51316.shtml|title=7/8 FCW results in Gainesville, Fla.|author=Pendry, Ryan|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=July 9, 2011|accessdate=September 15, 2013}}</ref> Shortly after debuting in FCW, Rusev tore both his [[Anterior cruciate ligament injury|anterior cruciate ligament]] and his [[Tear of meniscus|meniscus]] and spent six months rehabilitating.<ref name="WWENXTInterview"/>
In September 2010, Barnyashev was signed to a contract by the [[professional wrestling promotion]] [[WWE]].<ref name="Novinite"/> He was assigned to the [[Florida Championship Wrestling]] (FCW) developmental territory, where he adopted the ring name "Alexander Rusev".<ref name="InterviewGangrel"/> He wrestled his first televised match on the July 17, 2011 episode of ''FCW'', defeating [[Tyler Breeze|Mike Dalton]] while being managed by [[Raquel Diaz]].<ref name="FCW17Jul2012">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=59929|title=Florida Championship Wrestling television report|author=Trionfo, Richard|publisher=Pro Wrestling Insider|work= PWInsider.com|date=July 17, 2011|accessdate=September 21, 2013}}</ref><ref name="FCW8Jul2011">{{cite web|url= http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_51316.shtml|title=7/8 FCW results in Gainesville, Fla.|author=Pendry, Ryan|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=July 9, 2011|accessdate=September 15, 2013}}</ref> Shortly after debuting in FCW, Rusev tore both his [[Anterior cruciate ligament injury|anterior cruciate ligament]] and his [[Tear of meniscus|meniscus]] and spent six months rehabilitating.<ref name="WWENXTInterview"/>


Rusev returned to FCW in March 2012 with Nick Rogers as his manager.<ref name="FCW2Mar2012"/> In the summer of 2012, Rusev suffered a [[Cervical fracture|broken neck]], temporarily [[Paralysis|paralyzing]] his arm. While rehabilitating, Barnyashev travelled to [[Thailand]], where he studied the [[martial arts|martial art]] [[Muay Thai]].<ref name="WWENXTInterview"/> In August 2012, WWE [[Rebranding|rebranded]] FCW as [[WWE NXT]].<ref name="FCWtoNXT">{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/27030-wwe-news-fcw-name-being-phased-out|title= WWE News: FCW name being phased out|accessdate=August 14, 2012|publisher=Wrestling Observer}}</ref>
Rusev returned to FCW in March 2012 with Nick Rogers as his manager.<ref name="FCW2Mar2012"/> In the summer of 2012, Rusev suffered a [[Cervical fracture|broken neck]], temporarily [[Paralysis|paralyzing]] his arm. While rehabilitating, Barnyashev travelled to [[Thailand]], where he studied the [[martial arts|martial art]] [[Muay Thai]].<ref name="WWENXTInterview"/> In August 2012, WWE [[Rebranding|rebranded]] FCW as [[WWE NXT]].<ref name="FCWtoNXT">{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/27030-wwe-news-fcw-name-being-phased-out|title= WWE News: FCW name being phased out|accessdate=August 14, 2012|publisher=Wrestling Observer}}</ref>
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====Main roster (2014–present)====
====Main roster (2014–present)====
Rusev made his main roster debut at the [[Royal Rumble (2014)|Royal Rumble]] [[pay-per-view]] on January 26, 2014. The sixth entrant to the titular match, Rusev was eliminated by a joint effort of four wrestlers.<ref name="RoyalRumble2014">{{cite web|title=Rumble PPV news: Batista, undercard losers not included, this year's surprise entries, Bray's big night, The Crowd|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_75931.shtml|author=Caldwell, James|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=January 26, 2014|accessdate=January 27, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Murphy|first1=Ryan|last2=Linder|first2=Zach|title=Full list of Royal Rumble Match participants and eliminations|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2014/royal-rumble-match-26171285/page-4|publisher=[[WWE]]|accessdate=27 January 2014|archivedate=21 March 2014|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6OEdeZIP7}}</ref>
Rusev made his main roster debut at the [[Royal Rumble (2014)|Royal Rumble]] [[pay-per-view]] on January 26, 2014. The sixth entrant to the titular match, Rusev was eliminated by a joint effort of four wrestlers.<ref name="RoyalRumble2014">{{cite web|title=Rumble PPV news: Batista, undercard losers not included, this year's surprise entries, Bray's big night, The Crowd|url= http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_75931.shtml|author=Caldwell, James|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=January 26, 2014|accessdate=January 27, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Murphy|first1= Ryan|last2=Linder|first2=Zach|title=Full list of Royal Rumble Match participants and eliminations|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2014/royal-rumble-match-26171285/page-4|publisher=[[WWE]]|accessdate=27 January 2014|archivedate=21 March 2014|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6OEdeZIP7}}</ref>


After several weeks of self-promotional videos and speeches by Rusev and his manager Lana,<ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=Parks's WWE SmackDown report 1/31: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including The Shield vs. Daniel Bryan & Sheamus & Rey Mysterio|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_76063.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=28 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=Parks's WWE SmackDown report 2/7: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the Friday night show, including Orton vs. Christian|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_76209.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=28 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 3/10: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Bryan "hi-jacks" Raw, Taker & Hogan back on TV, Cena vs. Wyatts feud continues|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_76923.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=28 March 2014}}</ref> Rusev wrestled his first match on the main roster on the April 7 episode of ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'', [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Squash|squashing]] [[Zack Ryder]].<ref name="RAW7April2014">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Raw news: Bryan's first night as champ, Taker update, Cesaro joins Heyman, Warrior returns, RVD returns, Paige debuts & wins Divas Title, other NXT intros, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_77549.shtml|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|accessdate=8 April 2014}}</ref> He went on to [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Feud|feud]] with [[Ron Killings|R-Truth]] and [[Xavier Woods]], who he defeated in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Handicap match|handicap match]] at [[Extreme Rules (2014)|Extreme Rules]] on May 4, 2014.<ref name=RAW14April2014>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 4/14: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Warrior tribute, latest WM30 fall-out|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_77729.shtml|author=Caldwell, James|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=April 14, 2014|accessdate=May 8, 2014}}</ref><ref name="ExtremeRules2014">{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE Extreme Rules PPV Results 5/4|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_78185.shtml|author=Caldwell, James|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=May 4, 2014|accessdate=May 5, 2014}}</ref> Lana dedicated the match to her "hero", [[President of Russia]] [[Vladimir Putin]], and announced that Rusev had relocated to Russia.<ref name="HandicapMatch">{{cite web|title=Alexander Rusev def. R-Truth & Xavier Woods (2-on-1 Handicap Match)|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2014/r-truth-xavier-woods-alexander-rusev-26252398|author=Seife, Andy|publisher=[[WWE]]|work=[[WWE]].com|date=May 4, 2014|accessdate=May 5, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Payne">{{cite web|title=Vladimir Putin makes his WWE debut at ‘Extreme Rules’|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2014/05/05/vladimir-putin-makes-his-wwe-debut-at-extreme-rules/|author=Payne, Marissa|work=[[The Washington Post]]|date=May 5, 2014|accessdate=May 6, 2014}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Raw'', Rusev's ring name was shortened to simply "Rusev".<ref name="RAW5May2014">{{cite web|title=Raw results: Evolution adapts, Adam Rose celebrates and Sheamus triumphs|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/raw-may-5-2014/wwe-raw-results-26285425/page-5|author=Benigno, Anthony|publisher=[[WWE]]|work=[[WWE]].com|date=May 5, 2014|accessdate=May 6, 2014}}</ref>
After several weeks of self-promotional videos and speeches by Rusev and his manager Lana,<ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title= Parks's WWE SmackDown report 1/31: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including The Shield vs. Daniel Bryan & Sheamus & Rey Mysterio|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_76063.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=28 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=Parks's WWE SmackDown report 2/7: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the Friday night show, including Orton vs. Christian|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_76209.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=28 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 3/10: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Bryan "hi-jacks" Raw, Taker & Hogan back on TV, Cena vs. Wyatts feud continues|url= http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_76923.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=28 March 2014}}</ref> Rusev wrestled his first match on the main roster on the April 7 episode of ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'', [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Squash|squashing]] [[Zack Ryder]].<ref name="RAW7April2014">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Raw news: Bryan's first night as champ, Taker update, Cesaro joins Heyman, Warrior returns, RVD returns, Paige debuts & wins Divas Title, other NXT intros, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_77549.shtml|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|accessdate=8 April 2014}}</ref> He went on to [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Feud|feud]] with [[Ron Killings|R-Truth]] and [[Xavier Woods]], who he defeated in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Handicap match|handicap match]] at [[Extreme Rules (2014)|Extreme Rules]] on May 4, 2014.<ref name=RAW14April2014>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 4/14: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Warrior tribute, latest WM30 fall-out|url= http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_77729.shtml|author=Caldwell, James|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=April 14, 2014|accessdate=May 8, 2014}}</ref><ref name="ExtremeRules2014">{{cite web|title= Caldwell's WWE Extreme Rules PPV Results 5/4|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_78185.shtml|last=Caldwell|first=James |publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=May 4, 2014|accessdate=May 5, 2014}}</ref> Lana dedicated the match to her "hero", [[President of Russia]] [[Vladimir Putin]], and announced that Rusev had relocated to Russia.<ref name="HandicapMatch">{{cite web|title=Alexander Rusev def. R-Truth & Xavier Woods (2-on-1 Handicap Match)|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2014/r-truth-xavier-woods-alexander-rusev-26252398|last=Seife|first=Andy|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=May 4, 2014|accessdate=May 5, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Payne">{{cite web|title=Vladimir Putin makes his WWE debut at ‘Extreme Rules’|url= http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2014/05/05/vladimir-putin-makes-his-wwe-debut-at-extreme-rules/|last=Payne|first= Marissa|work=[[The Washington Post]]|date=May 5, 2014|accessdate=May 6, 2014}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Raw'', Rusev's ring was just called "Rusev" by Lana, but still announced by his full name by the ring announcer.<ref name="RAW5May2014">{{cite web|title=Raw results: Evolution adapts, Adam Rose celebrates and Sheamus triumphs|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/raw-may-5-2014/wwe-raw-results-26285425/page-5|author=Benigno, Anthony|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=May 5, 2014|accessdate=May 6, 2014}}</ref>


==In wrestling==
==In wrestling==
[[Image:AlexanderRusevCamelClutch.png|right|thumb|240px|Rusev (right) applying ''[[Professional wrestling holds#Camel clutch|The Accolade]]'' on [[Zack Ryder]] (bottom) in April 2014, watched by his [[manager (professional wrestling)|manager]], [[C.J. Perry|Lana]].]]
[[Image:AlexanderRusevCamelClutch.png|right|thumb|240px|Rusev (right) applying ''[[Professional wrestling holds#Camel clutch|The Accolade]]'' on [[Zack Ryder]] (bottom) in April 2014, watched by his [[manager (professional wrestling)|manager]], [[C.J. Perry|Lana]].]]
*'''Finishing moves'''
*'''Finishing moves'''
**''The Accolade'' ([[Professional wrestling holds#Camel clutch|Camel clutch]])<ref name="WWEBio"/><ref name="NXT5Sep2013"/><ref name="NXT9Oct2013">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_73844.shtml|title=James's WWE NXT Report 10/9|author=James, Justin|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=October 10, 2013|accessdate=October 11, 2013|quote='Rusev with a butt splash, then a Camel Clutch (he calls it "the Accolade") for the win.'}}</ref><ref name="NXT25Oct2013">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_74127.shtml|title=James's WWE NXT Report 10/23|author=James, Justin|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=October 25, 2013|accessdate=October 31, 2013|quote=Rusev puts Parker in The Accolade (Camel Clutch) for a quick tap-out victory.}}</ref> – [[WWE NXT|NXT]]/[[WWE]]
**''The Accolade'' ([[Professional wrestling holds#Camel clutch|Camel clutch]])<ref name="WWEBio"/><ref name="NXT5Sep2013"/><ref name="NXT9Oct2013">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_73844.shtml|title=James's WWE NXT Report 10/9|author=James, Justin|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=October 10, 2013|accessdate= October 11, 2013|quote='Rusev with a butt splash, then a Camel Clutch (he calls it "the Accolade") for the win.'}}</ref><ref name="NXT25Oct2013">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_74127.shtml|title=James's WWE NXT Report 10/23| last=James|first=Justin|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=October 25, 2013|accessdate= October 31, 2013|quote=Rusev puts Parker in The Accolade (Camel Clutch) for a quick tap-out victory.}}</ref> – [[WWE NXT|NXT]]/[[WWE]]
**''Bul-Plex''<ref name="FCWarchived">{{cite web|title=Alexander Rusev - FCW Profile|url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/alexanderrusev1.html|publisher=[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]|accessdate=3 January 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120429084656/http://www.fcwwrestling.info/alexanderrusev1.html|archivedate=29 April 2012|quote=Finishing move: Bulplex}}</ref> ([[Pin (professional wrestling)#Oklahoma roll|Oklahoma roll]] transitioned into a [[Suplex#German suplex|release German suplex]])<ref name="FCW17Jul2012"/><ref name="FCW8Jul2011"/><ref name="FCW17July2011">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=58798|title=Florida Championship Wrestling spoilers for July 3, July 10 and July 17 shows|author=Trinonfo, Richard|work=PWInsider.com|date=June 10, 2011|accessdate=February 1, 2014|quote=Alexander Rusev defeated Mike Dalton with an Oklahoma Roll into a German suplex for the three count.}}</ref> – [[Florida Championship Wrestling|FCW]]
**''Bul-Plex''<ref name="FCWarchived">{{cite web|title=Alexander Rusev - FCW Profile|url= http://www.fcwwrestling.info/alexanderrusev1.html|publisher=[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]|accessdate=3 January 2014|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20120429084656/http://www.fcwwrestling.info/alexanderrusev1.html|archivedate=29 April 2012|quote=Finishing move: Bulplex}}</ref> ([[Pin (professional wrestling)#Oklahoma roll|Oklahoma roll]] transitioned into a [[Suplex#German suplex|release German suplex]])<ref name="FCW17Jul2012"/><ref name="FCW8Jul2011"/><ref name="FCW17July2011">{{cite web|url= http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=58798|title=Florida Championship Wrestling spoilers for July 3, July 10 and July 17 shows|last =Trinonfo|first=Richard|work=PWInsider.com|date=June 10, 2011|accessdate=February 1, 2014|quote=Alexander Rusev defeated Mike Dalton with an Oklahoma Roll into a German suplex for the three count.}}</ref> – [[Florida Championship Wrestling|FCW]]
*'''Signature moves'''
*'''Signature moves'''
**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Shoulder block|Body block]] to a opponent rebounding against the ropes<ref name=MovesNXT1>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE NXT Report: Zayn Versus Cesaro Two Out Of Three Falls; Divas Title Match; Dolph Ziggler In Action; A Tough Enough Alumnus In Action; The Ascension; CJ Parker And Tyler Breeze; And More|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=79778|publisher=PWInsider|accessdate=4 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=MovesNXT2>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE NXT Report: Beat The Clock Challenge; Bo Dallas Slideshow; Bayley Vows Revenge; New Interviewers|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=81722|publisher=PWInsider|accessdate=4 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=MovesNXT3>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE NXT Report: Sing Off; A Big Return; Two Out Of Three Falls Match; Number One Contender Match; And More|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=82546|publisher=PWInsider|accessdate=4 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=MovesNXT4>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE NXT Report: Women's Title Status; Tag Champs Versus Tag Champs In Six Man Action; And More|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=85214|publisher=PWInsider|accessdate=9 May 2014}}</ref>
**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Shoulder block|Body block]] to a opponent rebounding against the ropes<ref name=MovesNXT1>{{cite web| last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE NXT Report: Zayn Versus Cesaro Two Out Of Three Falls; Divas Title Match; Dolph Ziggler In Action; A Tough Enough Alumnus In Action; The Ascension; CJ Parker And Tyler Breeze; And More|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=79778|publisher=PWInsider|accessdate=4 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=MovesNXT2>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE NXT Report: Beat The Clock Challenge; Bo Dallas Slideshow; Bayley Vows Revenge; New Interviewers|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=81722|publisher=PWInsider|accessdate=4 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=MovesNXT3>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE NXT Report: Sing Off; A Big Return; Two Out Of Three Falls Match; Number One Contender Match; And More|url= http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=82546|publisher=PWInsider|accessdate=4 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=MovesNXT4>{{cite web|last =Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE NXT Report: Women's Title Status; Tag Champs Versus Tag Champs In Six Man Action; And More|url= http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=85214|publisher=PWInsider|accessdate=9 May 2014}}</ref>
**[[Kick#Flying kick|Jumping]] [[Kick#Side kick|side kick]]<ref name="NXT5Feb2014"/><ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=Parks's WWE SmackDown report 4/18: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Batista vs. Sheamus|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_77848.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=9 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE NXT Report: A Voice From The Past Returns; NXT Title Match Set For 2/27; The Airplane Spin Gets Grounded; And More|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=83026|publisher=PWInsider|accessdate=9 May 2014}}</ref>
**[[Kick#Flying kick|Jumping]] [[Kick#Side kick|side kick]]<ref name="NXT5Feb2014"/><ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=Parks's WWE SmackDown report 4/18: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Batista vs. Sheamus|url= http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_77848.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=9 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE NXT Report: A Voice From The Past Returns; NXT Title Match Set For 2/27; The Airplane Spin Gets Grounded; And More|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=83026|publisher=PWInsider|accessdate=9 May 2014}}</ref>
**Multiple [[Professional wrestling attacks#Knee lift|knee lifts]] to an opponent draped on the top rope<ref name=MovesNXT1/><ref name=MovesNXT3/><ref name=MovesNXT4/><ref name=SmackDown18April2014>{{cite web|author=Trionfo, Richard|title=WWE SmackDown Report|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=85080|accessdate=March 20|publisher=PWInsider|work=PWInsider.com|date=April 18, 2014|accessdate=April 27, 2014|quote=Rusev puts Truth on the top rope and he connects with a series of knees to the ribs...Lana gives Rusev the signal and he hits a uranage slam.}}</ref>
**Multiple [[Professional wrestling attacks#Knee lift|knee lifts]] to an opponent draped on the top rope<ref name=MovesNXT1/><ref name=MovesNXT3/><ref name=MovesNXT4/><ref name=SmackDown18April2014>{{cite web|author=Trionfo, Richard|title=WWE SmackDown Report|url= http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=85080|accessdate=March 20|publisher=PWInsider|work=PWInsider.com|date=April 18, 2014| accessdate=April 27, 2014|quote=Rusev puts Truth on the top rope and he connects with a series of knees to the ribs...Lana gives Rusev the signal and he hits a uranage slam.}}</ref>
**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Hip attack|Running hip attack]] to a cornered opponent<ref name="NXT9Oct2013"/><ref name=MovesNXT2/>
**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Hip attack|Running hip attack]] to a cornered opponent<ref name="NXT9Oct2013"/><ref name=MovesNXT2/>
**[[Professional wrestling throws#Samoan drop|Samoan drop]]<ref name=MovesNXT3/><ref name=MovesNXT4/><ref name="NXT8Jan2014A">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_75568.shtml|title=James's WWE NXT Report 1/8|author=James, Justin|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=January 9, 2014|accessdate=January 26, 2014|quote=Rusev hits a Samoan Drop on the running Woods for one.}}</ref><ref name="NXT15Jan2014">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_75711.shtml|title=James's WWE NXT Report 1/15|author=James, Justin|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=January 16, 2014|accessdate=January 26, 2014}}</ref>
**[[Professional wrestling throws#Samoan drop|Samoan drop]]<ref name=MovesNXT3/><ref name=MovesNXT4/><ref name="NXT8Jan2014A">{{cite web| url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_75568.shtml|title=James's WWE NXT Report 1/8|author=James, Justin|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=January 9, 2014|accessdate=January 26, 2014|quote=Rusev hits a Samoan Drop on the running Woods for one.}}</ref><ref name="NXT15Jan2014">{{cite web|url= http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_75711.shtml|title=James's WWE NXT Report 1/15|author=James, Justin|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=January 16, 2014|accessdate=January 26, 2014}}</ref>
**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Spinning heel kick|Spinning heel kick]]<ref name="NXT11Sep2013"/><ref name=MovesNXT1/><ref name="NXT18July2013">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_72092.shtml|title=Show results - 7/18 NXT in Tampa, Fla.|author=Parks, Greg|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=July 19, 2013|accessdate=September 14, 2013}}</ref>
**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Spinning heel kick|Spinning heel kick]]<ref name="NXT11Sep2013"/><ref name=MovesNXT1/><ref name="NXT18July2013">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_72092.shtml|title=Show results - 7/18 NXT in Tampa, Fla.|author=Parks, Greg|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=July 19, 2013|accessdate=September 14, 2013}}</ref>
**[[Powerslam#Swinging side slam|Swinging side slam]]<ref name=MovesNXT4/><ref name=SmackDown18April2014/><ref>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 5/5: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - PPV fall-out, U.S. Title battle royal, IC Title re-match, Shield vs. Wyatts, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_78209.shtml|accessdate=May 9, 2014|author=Caldwell, James|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=May 5, 2014}}</ref>
**[[Powerslam#Swinging side slam|Swinging side slam]]<ref name=MovesNXT4/><ref name=SmackDown18April2014/><ref>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 5/5: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - PPV fall-out, U.S. Title battle royal, IC Title re-match, Shield vs. Wyatts, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_78209.shtml|accessdate=May 9, 2014|author=Caldwell, James|publisher=[[Wade Keller|Pro Wrestling Torch]]|work=[[Wade Keller|PWTorch.com]]|date=May 5, 2014}}</ref>

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Alexander Rusev
Rusev on Raw in April 2014.
Birth nameMiroslav Barnyashev[1]
(Bulgarian: Мирослав Барняшев)
Born (1985-12-25) December 25, 1985 (age 38)
Plovdiv, Bulgaria[2][3]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)(Alexander) Rusev[4]
Miroslav[2]
Miroslav Makarov[2]
Billed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[4][3]
Billed weight305 lb (138 kg)[4]
Billed fromBulgaria[5]
Russia[4]
Trained byGangrel[1][3]
Rikishi[3]
WWE NXT[4]
DebutNovember 22, 2008[6]

Miroslav Barnyashev (Bulgarian: Мирослав Барняшев; born December 25, 1985) is a Bulgarian professional wrestler and former powerlifter and rower. He is currently working for the United States-based professional wrestling promotion WWE as Alexander Rusev.[4][3] Barnyashev is the first Bulgarian to have wrestled for WWE.[2]

Early life and athletics career

Barnyashev was born in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.[3] He attended a sports school while growing up and competed in rowing and powerlifting as an adult.[3]

Professional wrestling career

Early career (2008–2010)

In the mid-2000s, Barnyashev emigrated from Bulgaria to the United States with the ambition of becoming a professional wrestler. He originally lived in Virginia,[3] before relocating to Torrance, California, where he began training as a wrestler with Gangrel and Rikishi at the Knokx Pro Wrestling Academy as his trainers.[1][2][3] Barnyashev debuted on the independent circuit on November 22, 2008 under the ring name "Miroslav Makaraov", defeating Aerial Star.[6]

In 2010, Barnyashev wrestled for Vendetta Pro Wrestling as "Miroslav". While wrestling for VPW, he was managed by Markus Mac.[7] He and several other VPW wrestlers appeared in the music video for the song The Whole F'n Show by Kushinator (the entrance music of wrestler Rob Van Dam).[8]

World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE

Developmental territories (2010–present)

File:AlexanderRusevAxxess.jpg
Rusev at WrestleMania Axxess in April 2013.

In September 2010, Barnyashev was signed to a contract by the professional wrestling promotion WWE.[2] He was assigned to the Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) developmental territory, where he adopted the ring name "Alexander Rusev".[1] He wrestled his first televised match on the July 17, 2011 episode of FCW, defeating Mike Dalton while being managed by Raquel Diaz.[9][10] Shortly after debuting in FCW, Rusev tore both his anterior cruciate ligament and his meniscus and spent six months rehabilitating.[3]

Rusev returned to FCW in March 2012 with Nick Rogers as his manager.[11] In the summer of 2012, Rusev suffered a broken neck, temporarily paralyzing his arm. While rehabilitating, Barnyashev travelled to Thailand, where he studied the martial art Muay Thai.[3] In August 2012, WWE rebranded FCW as WWE NXT.[12]

After recovering from his injuries, Rusev made his NXT television debut on the May 30, 2013 episode, competing in a battle royale to determine the number one contender to the NXT Championship that was won by Bo Dallas.[13] Rusev's first NXT singles match came about on August 21, losing to Dolph Ziggler.[14] Shortly thereafter, Rusev adopted Sylvester Lefort as his manager and formed a tag team with Scott Dawson named the "Fighting Legionnaires"; they feuded with the team of Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady.[3][15][16][17] On the October 30 episode of NXT, Rusev ended his affiliation with Lefort by attacking him during a tag team bout.[18]

Rusev proceeded to adopt Lana as his "social ambassador",[19] a pairing compared by WWE to Ivan and Ludmilla Drago from the 1985 film Rocky IV.[20] From January 2014, Rusev won matches with main roster members Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods and Sin Cara on episodes of NXT.[21][22][23] Rusev appeared at NXT Arrival on February 27, 2014, interrupting a match between Woods and Tyler Breeze and beating down both men.[24]

Main roster (2014–present)

Rusev made his main roster debut at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view on January 26, 2014. The sixth entrant to the titular match, Rusev was eliminated by a joint effort of four wrestlers.[25][26]

After several weeks of self-promotional videos and speeches by Rusev and his manager Lana,[27][28][29] Rusev wrestled his first match on the main roster on the April 7 episode of Raw, squashing Zack Ryder.[30] He went on to feud with R-Truth and Xavier Woods, who he defeated in a handicap match at Extreme Rules on May 4, 2014.[31][32] Lana dedicated the match to her "hero", President of Russia Vladimir Putin, and announced that Rusev had relocated to Russia.[33][34] On the following episode of Raw, Rusev's ring was just called "Rusev" by Lana, but still announced by his full name by the ring announcer.[35]

In wrestling

Rusev (right) applying The Accolade on Zack Ryder (bottom) in April 2014, watched by his manager, Lana.
  • Nicknames
    • "The Bashing Bulgarian"[2]
    • "The Bulgarian Brute"[52]
    • "The Super-Athlete"[53]

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