Miro, who was released earlier this week from AEW, has sparked major speculation about his WWE return. He was released alongside Ricky Starks and Malakai Black from Tony Khan’s promotion.

Miro joined AEW in 2020 but has remained absent since his victory over Andrade at Worlds End in December 2023. His contract initially ran through 2026, but reports revealed that he requested his release in late 2024. AEW finally granted his request this week.

Following the departures of Ricky Starks and Malakai Black, speculation quickly grew about their potential WWE arrival. Starks wasted no time making an impact, debuting on WWE NXT this week to a massive ovation. He delivered a bold statement, immediately putting the NXT brand on notice.

With Ricky Starks finally making his WWE debut a few weeks ago, reports confirm that the company is already working on creative plans for Malakai Black’s return. This raises the question of what’s next for Miro. He remains healthy and cleared for in-ring competition but has been sidelined by AEW for over a year.

Miro, who previously competed under the name Rusev in WWE. He has recently sparked speculation about his return after being spotted with a former WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus.

Miro seen with Sheamus following AEW release — WWE return incoming?

Fans are well aware of Miro and Sheamus’ close friendship from their time together in WWE. Recently, The Celtic Warrior shared a photo of them on X, formerly known as Twitter. This post sparked speculation about whether Miro, formerly known as Rusev, is preparing for a WWE return.

Miro’s Rusev Day gimmick gained massive popularity among fans in 2018, but WWE failed to capitalize on its momentum. Now, with Vince McMahon out and Triple H in charge, many wonder if the new leadership will bring Miro back and revive Rusev Day. Only time will tell.