# WWE wrestler Rusev personal and professional updates

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> Updated: 2026-10-30T15:19:21.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

WWE wrestler Rusev, also known as Miro Barnyashev, has shared significant updates regarding his personal life and professional career.

On a personal level, Rusev and CJ Perry announced they are expecting their first child, a son named Bear Petrov Barnyashev, following an in vitro fertilization process that began in 2025. The couple described the experience as a “wild and emotional journey” after confirming the pregnancy in August 2026.

Professionally, Rusev provided an update on his recovery from an injury sustained during a July 27 match against Je’Von Evans. After experiencing numbness in his hands during the bout, Rusev has since been medically cleared and expects to return to television in approximately two months. While awaiting his return to Monday Night RAW, he has been training at Kech Academy and recently competed in live events in Hawaii.

## Claims

- Rusev has been medically cleared and ready to return to television for approximately two months. (reported by 3 sources)
- Rusev suffered an injury after being kicked in the head during a July 27 match against Je’Von Evans. (reported by 3 sources)
- Rusev experienced numbness in his hands following the head injury. (reported by 3 sources)
- Rusev became ill following the match but does not believe the illness was related to the injury. (reported by 3 sources)
- Rusev recently competed in sold-out live events in Hawaii. (reported by 3 sources)
- Rusev has not been informed by WWE about rumors of him joining a new faction with Ethan Page and Big Cass. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: WWE Superstar Rusev provides update on injury and return status

WWE Superstar Rusev says he has been medically cleared for two months following an injury and illness, despite rumors of a new faction involvement.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wwe-superstar-rusev-provides-update-on-injury-and-return-status

### 2026-10-26: Rusev and CJ Perry announce pregnancy after IVF journey

WWE stars Rusev and CJ Perry are expecting their first child, a boy due in April 2027, following an emotional IVF journey.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wwe-discusses-rusevs-potential-return-to-television

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