The former Rusev, Miroslav Barnyashev, said today in a Twitch stream that he tested positive for COVID-19.
“I am absolutely 100% super mega incredibly positive [for COVID-19]. Yes, I got a phone call from the doctor,” he said.
He appeared to be in good spirits on the stream.
Rusev’s wife Lana said earlier this week that both of her parents tested positive for COVID-19 this week. In an update today, said that her mother was out of the ICU and both of her parents are now recovering.

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