The action didn’t stop after the February 24, edition of WWE Monday Night Raw went off the air as LA Knight wowed the crowd in Cincinnati, Ohio. In a dark match, Knight faced off with Ohio’s own The Miz in singles competiton. Despite the match coming in Miz’s home-state, the Cincinnati crowd were firmly behind Knight, who got the win to send the crowd home happy.
Though Knight is a SmackDown Superstar, his appearance after Raw wasn’t entirely a surprise. Shortly before the show went life, it was reported that Knight had been spotted in Cincinatti. Though this left some speculating he’d appear on the broadcast, his role was only for those live in the arena.
WWE Raw – February 24, 2024
WWE Raw served as the final episode of the red brand ahead of Elimination Chamber 2025, with several storylines connecting into the show. On Raw, Cody Rhodes addressed The Rock’s offer to be his champion, and admitted that he has to think about what’s best for his family. Raw also saw Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez win the WWE Women’s Tag Titles, with the duo becoming the first-ever team to win the gold on three occasions.
A couple of former world champions in The Miz and Damian Priest have been moved to the SmackDown brand as part of the transfer window.
Both these trades were confirmed during the January 24 episode of the Blue Branded show. The A-Lister was first informed of his move while meeting General Manager Nick Aldis in a backstage segment.
The Miz orchestrated to get the Wyatt Family moved to SmackDown before to try and get away from the group so he was not happy with this latest change.
The Miz tried to form an alliance with Greyson Waller and Austin Theory after this move to save himself from the Wyatts. Nick Aldis however, revealed another trade and informed the A Town Down Under that they were being moved to the Raw brand instead.
Apart from this, WWE also confirmed the return date for former Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair during the show. You can check out more about it here.
The Miz and Maryse recently opened up about balancing their lives as WWE personalities and their lives as parents to their two daughters. Speaking to PEOPLE at the WWE Raw on Netflix premiere event, Maryse shared that though she misses WWE, nothing can beat being a mom.
“I want to go to bed at night and know that I’m in the same house as my kids, so as much as I love the business, I miss it, I choose my kids.”
While Maryse’s days as a full-time Superstar, The Miz remains active on WWE TV, where he’s been part of Karrion Kross’ feud with the Wyatt Sicks. The two-time Grand Slam Champion is kept busy on the road, though his career shows his children the importance of setting goals.
“I try to find that healthy balance of fulfilling our dreams, but also show our kids if you have a dream, go after it and do what you have to do.”
The couple’s first daughter, Monroe Sky, was born in March 2018. At WWE Elimination Chamber 2019, the duo shared they were expecting again, and Madison Jade was born that September.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on The Miz and Maryse, as WWE’s resident ‘It Couple’ continue to make waves, both inside and outside of the ring.
WWE Monday Night Raw will arrive on Netflix tonight, with a stacked show lined up for Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome. Ahead of what will be a historic night in wrestling, the Superstars of WWE shared what they choose to binge on the streaming juggernaut.
Jey Uso: The ‘Main Event’ talent loves watching Anime, including Good Night World and Terminator Zero. For live-action, Jey enjoys the Japanese drama House of Ninjas as well as Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.
Liv Morgan: The reigning Women’s World Champion will battle Rhea Ripley on tonight’s Raw in an intense title match. When not training, Liv has been binging Stranger Things and is “super excited” for the new season.
Finn Balor: The Irish star enjoys watching one of America’s most successful sitcoms, Seinfeld, during his downtime. The Judgment Day star shared that he watches the show every night.
Damian Priest: The former World Heavyweight Champion enjoys action movies of the 80s and 90s on Netflix. Most recently, Priest has been watching The Last Dragon and Mortal Kombat.
Chad Gable: A man of range, Chad Gable has been watching slasher movies and World War 2 history documentaries as of late. When with his three children, Gable dials it down and trades in Nazis and slashers for “puppy movies.”
The Miz: Suits is the A-Lister’s go-to show on Netflix. The former WWE Champion explained that he watched the entire series in one month as he was clearly won over by the series.
Dominik Mysterio: WWE’s resident treacherous son has been binging Van Helsing, but also has a softer side. Mysterio has recently been rewatching Shark Tale, as he’s “a bit of a child at heart.”
Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from tonight’s historic WWE Raw on Netflix, with breaking news and live results from the supershow in Los Angeles.
As John Cena embarks on his farewell tour in 2025, several WWE superstars have expressed interest in facing him for a memorable final encounter. Here are some wrestlers who have shared their desire to step into the ring with Cena before the WWE icon calls it a career.
CM Punk: CM Punk has expressed a strong desire to face John Cena once more before Cena’s retirement. Following the Money in the Bank 2024 event, Punk highlighted their intertwined careers and vowed that “we gotta do it at least one more time.”.
Kevin Owens: Kevin Owens hopes to commemorate the ten-year anniversary of his first match against Cena by facing him on May 31, 2025, during John’s farewell tour. Owens’ feud with Cena in 2015 did huge things for the then-NXT Champion who’s gone on to be a top name on the main roster.
Bron Breakker: Bron Breakker has boldly challenged John Cena to a match for the Intercontinental Championship—the only title Cena has never won. Speaking to SESCoops‘ MuscleManMalcom, Breakker urged Cena to “grow some balls” and face him for the coveted belt during the farewell tour.
Randy Orton: Randy Orton, arguably Cena’s greatest rival is a favored choice among fans for a farewell match. Speaking to the Daily Mail last August, Orton hopes that if fans want to see him face Cena one more time, WWE’s creative team, led by Triple H, will make it happen.
Logan Paul: Logan Paul personally pitched a WrestleMania 41 match with John Cena. However, reports indicate that this match is “100 percent not happening,” and current discussions are focusing on other potential opponents for Cena.
Bronson Reed: Though currently out with an injury, Bronson Reed has taken to X to put himself forward as an opponent. The Australian Superstar even claimed that John can’t truly call himself the ‘GOAT’ until he’s survived Reed’s Tsunami finisher.
The Miz: 14 years after his unlikely win over John Cena at WrestleMania 27, The Miz hopes to get one more moment with Cena before his farewell. Cena’s most recent match for WWE saw him team with Miz and R-Truth on the post–WrestleMania 40 Raw.
John Cena’s Farewell: What Does It Mean?
Cena made his retirement plans public during a surprise appearance at WWE’s Money in the Bank event on July 6, 2024, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Leading up to his retirement, Cena plans to participate in several key WWE events including next month’s Royal Rumble, March’s Elimination Chamber, and WWE WrestleMania 41.
In total, he intends to perform in approximately 30 to 40 events throughout 2025 as part of his farewell tour. Fans have been excited at the possible matches Cena may have, and the possibility that he could become a 17-time World Champion and break Ric Flair’s record.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on John Cena as there’s no shortage of Superstars eager to share the ring with the WWE icon one final time.
WWE’s roster evolution continues as major wrestling contracts expire in 2025. From veteran superstars to rising technical talents, here’s who could potentially join WWE’s ranks.
Veterans With Expiring Contracts
Wrestler
Current Promotion
Contract Ends
Chris Jericho
AEW
December 2025
The Miz
WWE
June 2025
Jim Ross
AEW
March 2025
Jeff Hardy
TNA
November 2025
Matt Hardy
TNA
November 2025
Chris Jericho may decide to retire in WWE
Emerging Talent Watch
Wrestler
Style
Current Promotion
Available
Jonathan Gresham
Technical
TNA
January 2025
Angelo Parker
Tag Team
AEW
August 2025
Matt Menard
Tag Team
AEW
August 2025
Strategic Opportunities for WWE
Veteran Leadership: Jericho and the Hardys bring mainstream appeal and mentorship potential
Technical Division: Gresham could enhance WWE’s pure wrestling presentation
Tag Team Depth: Parker and Menard offer experienced tag team options
Broadcasting: Jim Ross provides legendary commentary possibilities
Contract status information courtesy of industry reports and public statements from talent. Dates subject to change based on contract extensions or early releases.
A Potential Glimpse into WWE’s Future: The Independent Scene’s Role in 2025
As WWE navigates its 2025 free-agent landscape, the company’s ability to scout and secure fresh talent from the independent wrestling scene remains critical. While the big names of current WWE superstars dominate headlines, several rising stars from the independent circuit could potentially reshape the roster’s future.
Here’s a look at some noteworthy independent wrestlers poised to make waves in the coming years:
Megan Bayne
Ranked an impressive 139 in the 2024 PWI 500, Megan Bayne is redefining what it means to be a versatile, dominant performer. Known for her strength and ability to compete in intergender matches, Bayne has built a reputation by defeating prominent opponents like Joey Janela and Alec Price.
Her unique blend of power, charisma, and versatility makes her a compelling candidate for WWE, where her talent could shine across both the women’s and men’s divisions.
Alec Price
Breaking into the top 100 of the PWI 500 at 92, Alec Price has emerged as a technical marvel in the indie scene. Known for his adaptability and fierce in-ring style, Price has already made a name for himself against opponents like Jonathan Gresham and Mustafa Ali.
His charisma and in-ring storytelling would make him a fantastic addition to WWE’s roster, especially in programs requiring high-energy, technical matches.
Richard Holliday
One of the most talked-about heels in the indie circuit, Richard Holliday ranks at 215 but brings a character-driven approach that resonates deeply with audiences.
His recovery from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2023 further exemplifies his determination and love for wrestling. Holliday’s flair for trash talk and ability to seamlessly play the villain make him a natural fit for WWE’s entertainment-focused brand, drawing comparisons to stars like The Miz and MJF.
Zilla Fatu
The son of Umaga, Zilla Fatu, has emerged as a standout with just 33 matches in 2024. His natural charisma, in-ring presence, and heritage make him a compelling addition to any major wrestling promotion. As he transitions from Game Changer Wrestling and builds a wider profile, Fatu is a prime candidate for WWE’s developmental system.
Calvin Tankman
With his imposing 350-pound frame and agility, Calvin Tankman has made waves across promotions like Deadlock Pro and West Coast Pro Wrestling. At 29 years old, Tankman combines experience with untapped potential, making him a valuable asset for any roster.
Titus Alexander
A staple of the West Coast wrestling scene, Titus Alexander, 24, has competed in promotions like Pro Wrestling Guerrilla and NOAH. Known for his high-energy performances and technical skill, Alexander could thrive in WWE’s high-octane environment.
Ichiban
Drawing comparisons to El Generico for his fun, lighthearted demeanor, Ichiban is a masked sensation from the Northeast indie scene. At just 24 years old, he competed in an astounding 94 matches in 2024, showcasing his resilience and versatility.
Jordan Oliver
Recovering from an ACL injury in 2024, Jordan Oliver has a promising career ahead as he returns to the ring. With a history in MLW and an exciting tag team career with Nick Wayne, Oliver could shine as either a solo or tag competitor in WWE.
Blake Christian
Having previously held a contract with WWE’s NXT, Blake Christian has since excelled on the independent scene. His year-long GCW World Title reign and matches against top talent like Will Ospreay have solidified his reputation as a main-event-caliber performer.
Viva Van
A unique presence on the indie circuit, Viva Van blends athleticism with a magnetic persona. Her work across promotions like GCW has cemented her as one of the most exciting female talents in recent memory.
Sam Holloway
At 6’9” and 264 pounds, Sam Holloway has a commanding presence that evokes comparisons to WWE’s Creed Brothers. With 59 matches in 2024, he’s shown potential as a future powerhouse in professional wrestling.
Starboy Charlie
At just 21 years old, Starboy Charlie has already made his mark on the West Coast scene, competing in high-profile matches for promotions like NOAH and GCW. His youth and skill set make him a prime candidate for WWE’s developmental system.
Why WWE Should Invest in Independent Talent
While marquee signings and contract renewals dominate WWE’s 2025 free-agent strategy, nurturing independent talent like Bayne, Mathers, Price, and Holliday offers a sustainable path for long-term success. Each brings a unique skill set and untapped potential, ensuring that WWE’s roster remains dynamic and diverse for years to come.
By keeping an eye on the independent scene and integrating fresh faces into its developmental and main roster programs, WWE can solidify its reputation as the premier destination for wrestling talent.
The Miz made an impactful return during the latest episode of Monday Night Raw, and was able to orchestrate a beatdown on The Wyatt Sicks. Recently, The Miz was kidnapped by the faction and was being questioned during last week’s show by Bo Dallas. The segment made reference to Bo’s time in the ‘Miztourage’ and Karrion Kross was confident that the A-Lister was “dead for sure.”
During this week’s Raw, Miz told Karrion Kross that he’d apologized and promised to change his ways and that was enough for the Wyatt Sicks to let him go. Kross did not believe him, and was going to have AOP break his legs in the ring before The Wyatt Sicks arrived.
Miz snuck up on Rowan, hitting him with a chair in the back, and revealing that this had been an ambush all along. Final Testament laid out Wyatt Sicks, but Uncle Howdy laughed through the pain.
The Final Testament and The Wyatt Sicks have been at odds for some time now, though Bo Dallas told The Miz that he was his group’s only target. Now, expect to see plenty more from these two factions on WWE TV, with The Miz firmly on the side of Karrion Kross, AOP, Paul Ellering, and Scarlett.
During this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw, Karrion Kross tasked The Miz with finding Bo Dallas and asking him why the Wyatt Sicks is getting involved with his work. Kross even threatened to break the legs of WWE’s resident A-Lister if he didn’t deliver, but now it appears a worse fate has fallen The Miz.
Taking to X after Raw, Kross shared a video of his wife Scarlet informing him that the Uncle Howdy-led faction had kidnapped The Miz. Kross responded by saying that The Miz is “definitely dead” and later reiterated that he is “dead for sure.” While Scarlett spoke about helping The Miz, Kross said he’d try and find him only for ten minutes, and would head back to their hotel room if he’s not found after that time window.
Being threatened by Kross and kidnapped by The Wyatt Sicks was only two parts of The Miz’s very bad time at this week’s Raw. During the show, R-Truth teased having a present for his former friend, only to slap the former WWE Champion across the face.
The Miz le pide perdón a R-Truth, y dice que es algo de familia. Y que quiere que la familia vuelva. Lo hacen… PERO OSTIÓN DE R-TRUTH AL CANTO FJFDJFDJFDJJFD #WWERAWpic.twitter.com/RJktUexYKp
It remains to be seen when we’ll next see The Miz, or what condition the A-Lister will be in after being grabbed by The Wyatt Sicks. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from The Miz and his growing issues on Monday Night Raw.
R-Truth seemingly can’t get over the fact that he and The Miz are not friends anymore.
On last night’s edition of WWE Raw, R-Truth secured a victory over his former tag team partner The Miz. ‘The A-Lister’ was distracted after Karrion Kross and The Final Testament walked out to ringside. This gave Truth the advantage who capitalized and rolled him up for the win. The former WWE Champion was visibly angry with the outcome and launched a brutal attack on R- Truth following the match. In a Raw Exclusive, Cathy Kelley asked R-Truth about his victory over The Miz. Here is what he said:
“I’m looking for Miz, he’s supposed to be in my corner. I have a big match tonight.”
Cathy Kelley then said that Truth won the match, and The Miz was against him. Truth added:
“CK, I think you’re the one that’s confused. Me and Miz are friends, amigos, compadres, pals, bosom buddies, you feel me?”
Kelly then helped R-Truth remember that he got attacked following the match, and Truth asked her who did it. Kelly decided not to clarify and instead urged the ref to help him go to the medical facility.
Last month, R-Truth returned to the programming from an injury and teamed up with The Miz. They squared off against Authors of Pain. During the match, The Miz left Truth alone in the ring after hitting a big boot to his face. AOP capitalized on the situation and won the match. Following the match, the former one-half of the World Tag Team Champions broke his silence.
For weeks, Karrion Kross had been manipulating The Miz. The former WWE Champion has now embraced his darker side and has proven that he has close ties with The Final Testament.
R-Truth still has The Miz’s back despite the latter’s betrayal on last night’s WWE Raw.
During the latest edition of the show, R-Truth made his surprise return and teamed up with The Miz. They squared off against faced Authors of Pain. During the match, Truth was left behind by the former WWE Champion following a big boot to his face. AOP capitalized on the situation and scored a pinfall win.
In a WWE Raw Exclusive, R-Truth was asked to share his thoughts on The Miz, who attacked him. Truth feels that ‘The A-Lister’ might have got confused that Truth is still a part of The Judgment Day and that his actions were not on purpose. He then said that he would reach out to The Miz for clarification.
“Yeah, I’m okay. I think he got confused. Miz got confused. He thinks I’m still in Judgment Day. [Cathy Kelley says it looked intentional.] Wait a minute. Are you saying that was done on purpose? Cathy Kelley, don’t you put no blasphemy on Miz. Miz did not do that intentionally. He was merely confused over which team I was on because I used to be in the Judgment Day a while back. But I left them, and I’m in Awesome Truth. I don’t think he did that on purpose. Did it look like it? I hope he didn’t. I need to find out. I’ll text him. As a matter of fact, I need to go find him. I don’t think he would do nothing like that, not to me. Better not have done it on purpose.”
Ahead of their match, The Miz was surprised by R-Truth’s return last night. Truth, who had been on the shelf for weeks following Bronson Reed’s brutal assault announced that he got them a match with AOP’s Akam and Rezar. He explained that he did not like how Karrion Kross was trying to manipulate the two-time Grand Slam Champion.
The Miz had been confused about his future due to his losing streak. Last week on WWE Raw, ‘The A-Lister’ was set to face ‘Big’ Bronson Reed. However, the match never started as Braun Strowman attacked Reed before the match. This left The Miz quite frustrated.
On the other hand, for weeks Kross has been playing mind games with the former WWE Champion and trying to make him realize that he could be a monster in his own way. The Miz’s heel turn has finally culminated and the eight-time WWE Intercontinental Champion could finally go a different direction by portraying a villainous role, something he has thrived on.
Veteran wrestler The Miz is confused about his future. On this week’s Raw, ‘The A-Lister’ was eyeing to end his losing streak. His tag-team partner R-Truth has been on the shelf since Bronson Reed’s attack and he wanted to settle the score with the powerhouse. He was set to face Reed. However, the match never started. Braun Strowman attacked Reed before the bell rang and The Miz was visibly frustrated.
Speaking on WWE Raw Talk, The Miz further expressed his frustration for being unable to compete on the show due to Strowman and Reed’s bad blood. He said that the crowd seemed happy with how things turned out but that he doesn’t know what to do after giving his everything to WWE. He said:
“The crowd was on their feet before my match. Didn’t get the opportunity to take on Bronson Reed. Crowd got what they wanted, right? I don’t know what to do. I’ve done everything there is to do in WWE. I don’t know what to do.”
After weeks of brawling, Bronson Reed and Braun Strowman are scheduled to collide in a Last Monster Standing match at next week’s Raw. Meanwhile, Karrion Kross has continued to play mind games with The Miz. Even on last night’s show, when the former WWE Champion was warming up for his match backstage, Kross pointed out how ‘The A-Lister’ doesn’t get respect backstage.
There is a possibility that The Miz could turn heel to change things up. The eight-time WWE Intercontinental Champion has portrayed a villainous role during the majority of his career, something he is more comfortable with. It is to be seen how things pan out for him in the coming weeks.
WWE has confirmed CM Punk’s role as well as the appearance of another former World Champion for NXT’s CW premiere on October 1.
NXT GM Ava held a contract signing between NXT Champion Ethan Page and Trick Williams during the latest episode of the show. Before getting into the segment, she announced that The Miz will be holding a special edition of Miz TV on the CW premiere while also confirming a Randy Orton match for the week after that.
The contract signing couldn’t be completed, however, as Page delivered an Ego’s Edge on his opponent and left without putting pen to paper. This led to NBA star Tyrese Haliburton making an appearance during the main event of the show.
Haliburton brought out both Williams and Page and made them sign the contract. The basketball star mentioned that there was one more thing to announce and then Punk came out. The Straight Edge Star confirmed that he will be the special guest referee for the upcoming title match. The show ended with both NXT stars brawling each other.
This might not be the only championship match Punk gets involved in at the upcoming show. The episode also saw NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez offering some harsh words to her childhood hero during a segment before her upcoming title defense against Giulia.
Giulia herself came out later to confront the champion. Punk had to intervene to stop Perez from attacking the Japanese star with the title belt. It’s very much possible that the wrestling veteran will have a part to play when the two female stars finally face each other at the upcoming episode.
Apart from CM Punk and The Miz, WWE has confirmed that Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair will also be making an appearance at the upcoming show. Here is everything that has been announced for October 1:
WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair
NXT Women’s Championship Match: Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Giulia
Miz TV
Street Fight: Wes Lee vs. Zachary Wentz
NXT Championship Match With Special Guest Referee CM Punk: Ethan Page (c) vs. Trick Williams
WWE’s resident A-Lister The Miz has once again shown off his acting chops, this time in the latest trailer for Part 3 of That ’90s Show. The Miz portrays a fictional wrestler called ‘Party Animal’ for an episode set in 1996, PW Insider reports. Given the timing of this particular episode, the show uses relevant posters of the time period, and includes references to the WWF ‘Winged Eagle’ title which was also used at the time. The episode also references Goldust, who had debuted in the WWF the prior year and who today is competing for AEW and Ring of Honor as Dustin Rhodes.
The Miz is no stranger to acting, which has been a key component of his WWE persona since 2012. From 2013 to 2018 he starred in four The Marine films as the series lead Jake Carter. His most recent film role came as part of 2020’s The Main Event where he cameod as himself.
Wrestling On That ’70s Show
As its name suggests, That ’90s Show is a spin-off from That ’70s Show, which ironically aired during the 1990s. The original show had its own wrestling guests stars as part of Season 1, Episode 15 ‘That Wrestling Show.’ Before making it huge in Hollywood, a young The Rock portrayed his father Rocky Johnson, who tangled with an unnamed grappler played by Ken Shamrock. This episode also features an uncredited appearance from The Hardy Boyz who wrestle one another.
Rhea Ripley has always been a fan of The Miz and her time in WWE has given her the opportunity to form a friendship with the A-Lister over a shared interest.
SEScoops correspondent Ella Jay caught up with The Mami during SummerSlam 2024 media day. They discussed topics such as the female star’s WrestleMania 40 entrance, Damian Priest’s world title run, and more.
The former Women’s Champion has always been open about looking up to The Miz. Now that she will be competing in an event hosted by the hometown star in Cleveland, we asked Ripley how her dynamic with the wrestling veteran has changed.
The Judgement Day star revealed that she has actually formed a friendship with the former WWE Champion, after they bonded over music:
“It’s funny because I don’t think I’ve actually talked to him about it. Yeah, so I think he obviously knows, because all the interviews that I’ve done putting him over, but I feel like we’ve actually started to have a friendship as well, which is nice. We bond over music. He’s always showing me different bands and different songs.”
Rhea Ripley revealed that they got the opportunity to strengthen their friendship while spending the long hours of WWE tours singing and sharing their favorite songs:
“We had a few road trips where we’d be on the same bus for hours, and we’d end up just like, blasting music and head banging the whole trip. He’s like, screaming. It was him, me and [Damian] Priest, and we were just going, absolutely ham, just screaming all the lyrics, singing and head banging.
We were, like, all drenched by the end of it, just sweating absolutely grossly. But I feel like our friendship has blossomed over music, which is really cool, because it’s something that I didn’t think we would blossom a friendship over which is weird. But yeah, I think it’s good.”
The Mami is set to compete against the Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan at the event from the Cleveland Browns Stadium tonight. You can check out her final message for Morgan before the PLE here.
Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther has revealed that his rivalry with The Miz was a significant chapter in his career. The reign that lasted an historic 666 days. During his remarkable run as the champion, ‘The Ring General’ defended the title against the likes of Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, Chad Gable, Jey Uso, and many more. This helped him to transform into the top star that he is today. However, one name that deserves a special mention is The Miz.
The Austrian powerhouse acknowledged that his feud with ‘The A-Lister’ benefitted his career. Speaking on The Ringer Wrestling Show, Gunther said that his matches with The Miz hold massive importance and fans loved it.
“I would say the matches I had with Miz were something that was very important for me. Miz is the total opposite of me. It’s 100 percent the other side of professional wrestling than I am. I was really proud of the matches we had to get to those really competitive, dramatic matches. … The people ate it up. They were there for it.”
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Gunther holds his rivalry with The Miz in high regard for not only the matches but also for how the veteran wrestler helped him develop his promo skills. He said:
“Miz was a fantastic counterpart because he’s one of the best in doing that ever on the microphone. He’s maybe the most versatile talent the company has. That was a big challenge for me.”
The Miz is arguably one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. A 20-year veteran of the sport, ‘The A-Lister’ has had a decorated career. He is the first two-time Grand Slam Champion in the company. ‘The Ring General’ had successfully defended his title against The Miz and it certainly elevated him to a top draw.
The Miz recently reminisced about his 2010 WWE Raw segment with Pee-wee Herman, portrayed by actor Paul Reubens. Miz revealed that this segment, which aired on November 1, 2010, remains his father’s favourite moment from his WWE career.
In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Miz discussed the segment where he and Alex Riley interrupted Reubens while he spoke to the crowd. “That’s my dad’s favourite thing I’ve ever done in WWE,” Miz said. “It’s not main-eventing WrestleMania or winning the WWE Championship twice. It’s me getting in the ring and having a verbal sparring match with Pee-wee Herman.”
Miz also shared that he had a hand in crafting the segment. Being a fan of Pee-wee Herman, Miz was thrilled when Reubens agreed to appear in character. “Earlier that day, his publicist mentioned that he wouldn’t come out as Pee-wee and would be himself,” Miz recalled. “I couldn’t believe it, so I approached him and asked, ‘Can we please do Pee-wee?’ He agreed, and I was pumped. I suggested doing the ‘I know you are but what am I?’ gag and the secret word, knowing it would be a hit, especially with me as the bad guy.”
“That was my childhood. I grew up watching Pee-wee, I wore the suit. I knew it would be so great,” he said.
“Paul was a really wonderful person and a great friend,” Miz said.
Reubens passed away on July 30, 2023, at the age of 70 from acute hypoxic respiratory failure. He was best known for his role as Pee-wee Herman, first seen in the 1980 film Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie.
The Miz is set to host the WWE SummerSlam Premium Live Event which will take place in his hometown, Cleveland, Ohio. Read more about that here.
The Miz has offered big praise to Pat McAfee for the way he’s been able to adapt to the WWE climate and excel at the art of storytelling.
The A Lister recently appeared on The Rich Eisen Show to promote this Sunday’s SummerSlam event. The WWE star will be hosting the event that will be held in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.
During the interview, they talked about the former NFL star. The Miz mentioned how Pat brings a unique energy to the WWE programming with his work on the commentary desk:
“He’s been amazing for us in WWE. He’s a ball of energy. You know? He usually flies in, because he does his show, and then he’ll fly right in, and he’ll do our show, and it’s very difficult to do. A lot of people are like, ‘Oh, color commentary, it’s not that hard,’ It’s very difficult. It’s a whole different mindset.”
We Tell Stories: The Miz
The Miz explained that wrestling is all about telling stories. According to him, the way Pat McAfee has been able to adapt to it and connect with the audience is unmatched:
“The way he’s been able to come into WWE and really just take the bull by the horns and really go out there and do just a fantastic job of storytelling. That’s what we do. We tell stories, and the way he’s able to communicate that to our audience is unmatched. He’s been doing a great job at it.”
McAfee joined WWE back in 2018 when he started appearing on pre-show panels for NXT: Takeover events. He officially signed a contract with the company in 2019 and he has been a regular part of the WWE crew since then.
The former football player has recently exchanged words with NXT personnel over the new WWE 2K24 DLC pack that features his talk show co-hosts alongside McAfee himself. It appears very likely that we’ll be seeing him getting a match on the development brand sooner or later.
The Miz has been revealed as the host of the WWE SummerSlam Premium Live Event which will take place in his hometown, Cleveland, Ohio. During the latest edition of Raw, ‘The A-Lister’ himself made the massive announcement. The Miz revealed that he will be hosting this year’s ‘Biggest Party of The Summer.’
During the segment, his tag team partner R-Truth was also involved who cracked a few jokes. He mistook when The Miz said “his house” which he referred to Cleveland. The segment closed with the SummerSlam host promising both R-Truth and Cathy Kelley about bringing the hors d’oeuvres.
This isn’t the first time that he is hosting a WWE PLE. In the past, he was the host of SummerSlam 2013. He also hosted last year’s WrestleMania 39 when WWE went to Hollywood.
Last month, The Miz and R-Truth dropped the WWE World Tag Team Championships against The Judgment Day’s Finn Balor and JD McDonagh.
Meanwhile, WWE SummerSlam: Cleveland is stacked with some huge matches. The show will feature the in-ring returns of Rhea Ripley and CM Punk. While ‘The Eradicator’ will have a shot to reclaim the Women’s World title against Liv Morgan. On the other hand, ‘The Second City Savior’ will finally face his arch-nemesis Drew McIntyre with Seth Rollins being Special Guest Referee.
The Miz is hoping to get one more moment with John Cena before the WWE legend calls it a career and hangs his wrestling boots for good.
The two WWE superstars have a long history together. They have been arch-rivals in the ring while also being really good friends behind the scenes.
The A-Lister recently had an interview with Sports Illustrated to discuss Cena announcing plans for his retirement from active competition. The Cenation Leader has confirmed that 2025 will be his last year as an active performer.
The former IC Champion mentioned how he is proud to have shared the ring with John Cena in his career and claimed that Cena is the greatest of all time. The Miz then expressed that he has mixed emotions on the announcement of his retirement:
“He’s a bona fide movie star now, but he loves this so much he’s still going to do live events. I still can’t believe this is it for him. I’m sad, but I’m also happy–this must be what he wants.”
The Miz mentioned their history including their latest encounter at Raw after WrestleMania 40 where they teamed together. The wrestling veteran said that he hopes to have one more moment with Cena before his career comes to a close:
“I would love one more moment with him. We were rivals for so long, and just this past WrestleMania, the day after, I’m tagging with John Cena doing the ‘You can’t see me’ and giving AA’s to people. I never thought I’d ever do that.”
John Cena and The Miz have shared the ring for more than 150 different matches both as rivals and tag team partners. The biggest testament to their importance in each other’s career is probably their main event match at WrestleMania XXVII.
With a rivalry as great as this, the 43-year-old certainly deserves the opportunity to step in the ring with the Hollywood Star at least one more time before the curtain falls on the legendary career of Cena.
Triple H presented Awesome Truth with the new WWE World Tag Team Championships during the 4/15 episode of WWE RAW. This was a historic moment in front of a frenzied Montreal crowd.
Awesome Truth won the RAW Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania 40. Two weeks later, the company did away with those titles and replaced them with totally new belts.
WWE is in a new era, and that has brought many changes. The Undisputed Tag Team Championships were split during WrestleMania 40, and now the RAW Tag Team Titles are no more. In their place, Triple H introduced new titles.
WWE World Tag Team Title reveal
Crowning New Champions on 4/15 WWE RAW
Triple H made his way out during RAW this week and the Montreal crowd was pumped to see him. Then the camera revealed that the ring was done up in its red carpet look, with something covered on a podium in the center.
It did not take long for Triple H’s promo to get directed toward the new RAW Tag Team Champions. Then Awesome Truth made their way to the ring. Triple H revealed that Awesome Truth are no longer RAW Tag Team Champions. They are now the World Tag Team Champions, and that came with new titles.
WWE’s New World Tag Team Champions title belt
When The Game revealed Awesome Truth’s new titles, R-Truth flipped out and thought it was an amazing magic trick. Then he mistook Triple H for Tommaso Ciampa once again.
Triple H left, but not before taking Awesome Truth’s old titles and putting the new ones around their shoulders. As R-Truth and The Miz raised their new titles up, fans cheered the new belts.
After the new WWE World Tag Team Titles were given to Awesome Truth, they held a triple threat tag team match to decide a new #1 contender. Team DIY, Creed Brothers, and The New Day. In the end, Team #DIY won the match, so they will face Awesome Truth for the new World Tag Team Titles first. That might get confusing for R-Truth, because he thinks they are Shawn Michaels and Triple H.
The Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships are no longer thanks to the six-pack tag-team ladder match at WWE WrestleMania 40: Saturday.
The match was the second of the night at WWE WrestleMania 40: Saturday and was presented by Wheatley American Vodka. The match began with both the Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Championships being hoisted separately, leaving fans speculating that the titles would be split up.
This theory was all but confirmed when R-Truth suggested that he and The Miz go for the SmackDown Tag Titles and leave DIY to go for the Raw Tag Tea, Championships. Neither team would be able to grab the gold though. Instead, it was Grayson Waller who captured the SmackDown Tag Team Championships, and Samantha Irvin confirmed that A-Town Down Under officially were the champs of the blue brand.
This win marks the first Tag Title Championships for A-Town Down Under. It also marks Waller’s first championship victory in WWE and Theory’s first taste of gold since holding the WWE United States Championship in 2022.
New Raw Tag Team Champions
With the SmackDown Tag Team Titles captured, all attention turned towards the Raw Tag Team Championships. In the end, Awesome Truth captured the gold, ending the reign of the Judgment Day. This win marked the first tag title win for Awesome Truth as a team, though both men have held tag gold with other partners in the past. This was also Truth’s first win at a WrestleMania.
WWE is gearing up for WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia, and there are a ton of potential appearances for the show. Former Philadelphia Eagles standout Jason Kelce and his brother, Travis Kelce may just show up. If Jason wants to train in the ring, The Miz is even down to help out.
The Kelce Brothers in WWE
Seth Rollins already extended an invitation for the Kelce brothers to attend WrestleMania 40. They might just take him up on that offer.
In a recent interview with TMZ Sports, The Miz was asked about the idea of the Kelce brothers’ potential venture into the pro wrestling world.
“The way I look at is [as] more of a fan of the Kelces. I’ve played golf with Travis, and what an incredible human being. Even when we were golfing, I was like, ‘When are you coming to WWE? When are you coming to WrestleMania? Jason, I’ve never met him, but those are Cleveland guys, and that guy, he’s played for Philadelphia, it seems like a home run to me. But who knows? He’s retired. He might just want to relax and chill out. Or he’d like to come to Philadelphia for WrestleMania,”
The Miz Offers to Train Jason Kelce
The Miz expressed interest in training Jason Kelce to become a WWE Superstar, “Hell yeah. I’d train him into a superstar. As big of a superstar as he is in the NFL, we’ll make him as big of a superstar in WWE. He could be very dangerous in a WWE ring.”
He highlighted Jason Kelce’s athleticism and charisma, suggesting he could excel in various aspects of WWE. Additionally, The Miz acknowledged Kelce’s versatility and suggested promising opportunities in WWE or other ventures.
The recently retired NFL center’s future endeavors remain uncertain, so he jus may take The Miz up on that offer.
Maryse had quite a scary health situation. Now, she is sharing an update with fans, and she had great progress to let us know about. Now, she is tumor-free.
Maryse shared that she recently underwent a hysterectomy and announced she is now tumor-free, expressing gratitude for the successful surgery and early detection. She thanked her doctor and supporters, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy in women’s health.
Maryse Shares Amazing Health Update
Maryse recently shared a health update with her followers, detailing her journey after being diagnosed with a rare pre-cancerous condition. The 41-year-old disclosed the diagnosis, revealing that the condition affected her ovaries and required laparoscopy surgery.
During the surgery, medical professionals identified and removed 11 implants located around Maryse’s uterus, ovaries, and abdominal cavity. Taking to her Instagram stories, Maryse provided her followers with an update on her condition, stating that the surgery was successful. Now, there is a new update for fans.
Maryse recently underwent a hysterectomy and has shared that she is now free of tumors. She explained that the surgery involved the removal of her ovaries, uterus, tubes, cervix, and omentum, as well as staging of lymph nodes to check for spread of the disease.
In her update, Maryse expressed gratitude for the pathology results, which confirmed that the disease had not spread and that she is now tumor-free. She emphasized the rarity of her condition, highlighting that only seven cases per million women occur in the US annually, and credited the early detection with saving her life. Additionally, Maryse thanked her doctor and medical team for their care and support, and expressed appreciation for the overwhelming support she has received from family, friends, and fans worldwide. She encouraged women to advocate for their own health and trust their instincts.
What’s Next for Miz & Maryse
At this time, Maryse is not factored into any WWE stories. Her husband, The Miz, has linked up with R-Truth once again, and fans are all about the Awesome Truth reboot. The two even have a match at WrestleMania, where they may emerge as champions.
Things are going very good for the It Couple once again. Only time will tell if we get another season of Miz & Mrs to let us see everything that went down behind-the-scenes and in their personal lives once again.
SEScoops would like to send out our best congratulations to Maryse after her amazing health update. Hopefully, she doesn’t have to deal with any more scary situations like this again.
WWE Superstars put themselves at risk whenever they are in the ring. It turns out that there are certainly unexpected dangers outside the ring as well. The Miz knows this all too well after this week’s episode of RAW.
The Miz uploaded a social media video to reveal that he was stuck in his locker room. It’s unknown what caused this issue, but the door was jammed shut and would not open. This was despite several people trying hard to break him free.
The A-Lister Was Stuck
The Miz didn’t seem worried about being stuck in his locker room. That being said, he was still in that situation, although he took the scene in with a smile.
The former WWE Champion traveled all the way to San Jose, California for RAW this week, but he never expected for this to happen. He simply shut his locker room door behind him, and the room decided he wasn’t leaving.
The Miz explained that he was only in the room for about ten minutes prior to recording his video. Still, it was a bit of a concerning scenario if he couldn’t make it out.
As he heard people try to break him out of that room, The Miz remarked that he may or may not be on RAW this week. That all depends on whether he can get out of that room. He had a television and water, so at least he could watch the show if they were unsuccessful in their escape mission.
SEScoops will have more on this story as additional information is known. We’re sending out our best to The Miz, and we’re very glad that he didn’t suffer from a sudden case of claustrophobia.
Posted February 26th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: The Miz.
WWE Raw Superstar The Miz will be trading the ring for the basketball court as part of an NBA All-Star Celebrity game later this month.
On Twitter, the two-time WWE Champion’s participation was confirmed by the official NBA account, and he will be part of Team Ryan, named for Utah Jazz President Ryan Smith.
The Miz’s success in WWE has been well-documented, but he’ll be playing with some heavy hitters.
While WWE’s resident A-lister will be the only wrestler on his team, other sporting stars include Football wide receiver Calvin Johnson, and baseball player Albert Pujols.
Singer Kane Brown will be playing on Team Ryan, as will as Puerto Rican sensation Ozuna, and rapper Codae.
From the world of television, Brazilian presenter Marcus Mion will be playing alongside actor Sinqua Walls and Guillermo Rodriguez of Jimmy Kimmel fame.
The team will also include some Basketball talent including Phoenix Mercury star Diamond Deshields and the NCAA’s Everett Osborne.
Team Dwayne
Team Ryan will face some stiff competition from Team Dwayne, coached by minority owner Dwyane Wade.
From the world of music, the team will be represented by singer Nicky Jam, Janelle Monáe, and 21 Savage.
Comedian Hasan Minhaj will align with YouTuber Jesser and Shang Chi star Simu Liu, as well as Indian actor Ranveer Singh.
Tennis star Frances Tiafoe will give the team some speed, alongside the NFL’s DK Metcalf, basketball star Arike Ogunbowale and Peloton instructor/Puma athlete Alex Toussaint.
