Former AEW TNT Champion Miro wrestled his first match in over a year on Saturday in Doha, Qatar. Miro, who also previously wrestled for WWE as Rusev, worked the

Miro, along with Malakai Black and Ricky Starks exited AEW. The former TNT Champion (formerly Rusev in WWE) was released by the company with a year l

Malakai Black may also be returning to WWE, indicating a potential trend of former AEW stars joining WWE. Following the debut of Ricky Starks (name yet to be determined) in NXT, speculation is that two other stars might be jumping from AEW to WWE.

AEW has experienced a whole host of positives and negatives over the years, but for some wrestlers, the promotion has provided a safe haven for them to absolutely thrive, with there being several examples of a wrestler having the best run of their entire career in the promotion.

Miro wrestled his first match in nearly 14 months this weekend at Qatar Pro-Wrestling’s Super Slam III event in Doha, Qatar. The former AEW TNT Champion faced AAA Mega Champion Alberto El Patron

During a recent episode of BroDown on Backstage Pass, Vince Russo addressed reports of Miro possibly coming back to WWE. The former WCW Champion said he would have booked Rusev an

Could Rusev (aka Miro) make his WWE return following his AEW exit? WWE's “Celtic Warrior,” Sheamus, seemingly teasing it. He recently posted a picture of himself with Rusev on X, formerly Twitter, with the caption, “The Lads.” It also features the Ireland and Bulgaria flags.

Wrestlers being released from WWE and AEW is nothing new. Both promotions operate on a talent-hoarding basis, keeping stacks of talented performers signed to contracts solely to restrict them from competing elsewhere, such is the case with Tony Khan refusing to let Rey Fénix out of his AEW deal until its expiration.

While many expect Miro to make an eventual return to WWE, it seems the wrestler doesn't plan to sit back and wait for their call, as he's already been announced for his first independent appearance. Miro will be among the wrestlers in attendance at Qatar ...

Miro has been absent since AEW Worlds End 2023. He originally signed a lucrative seven-figure deal with AEW in September 2020, which was set to expire in spring 2022. He later signed a four-year extension, which kept him under contract until spring 2026.

Miro has been absent since AEW Worlds End 2023. He originally signed a lucrative seven-figure deal with AEW in September 2020, which was set to expire in spring 2022. He later signed a four-year extension, which kept him under contract until spring 2026.

Now that they’re no longer under contract with AEW, it’s looking like only a matter of time before Malakai Black and Miro end up back in WWE. AEW made releases this week with Black,