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There's no argument that The Miz has been one of WWE's greatest success stories of the last decade. He came into the company from reality television and was not initially accepted by the locker room.
However, he completely turned heads after main-eventing WrestleMania in 2011. The Miz walked into the event as WWE Champion and defeated John Cena, with some help from the event's host, The Rock.
Not only has he got the job done inside the ring over the years, but also outside of it. He recently appeared on the popular Dancing with the Stars show in the United States. He also has his own reality show with his wife, Maryse, titled Miz & Mrs.
During a recent episode of Monday Night RAW, The Miz announced himself as the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2022. Of course, it wasn't official, but the announcement sparked much conversation on whether he had earned the honor yet or not.
That being said, let's take a look at five reasons why The Miz belongs in the WWE Hall of Fame.
#5 The Miz changed his perception in WWE like nobody else
It has been well-documented that The Miz's introduction to WWE wasn't smooth. He came from the world of reality television and wasn't necessarily seen as 'one of the boys.'
At one stage, he was kicked out of the locker room. The Miz explained the reason behind his ban from the locker room backstage at WWE events:
"I don’t make a very good first impression normally. I am sometimes loud, no filter, kind of say what’s on my mind. You know, some people like that, some people don’t. I was rubbing people the wrong way, people just saw me a certain way, and that was a loud, obnoxious, egotistical, arrogant reality star. I didn’t belong," The Miz said. (h/t Inside The Ropes)
This ended up being a turning point for Miz, as he sought to prove everyone wrong. Even the WWE Universe was not sure he would last long in the company.
Fast forward to 2021, The Miz is now one of the company's most respected performers with enormous achievements. He continues to raise the bar for his performances and will likely be performing for many more years to come.
#4 The Miz has won multiple accolades in WWE
Looking back at the accolades that The Miz has achieved in WWE, he immediately goes down as one of the greatest of all time. He has left no stone unturned during his run with the company.
From winning the Intercontinental Championship eight times to being a two-time world champion, he's done it all. There are only a few achievements he hasn't held, but there's still time for him to accomplish those.
#3 The Miz is a two-time WWE Champion
Not everybody in the Hall of Fame can say they've been a world champion, let alone twice. The Miz has done it.
He first had a run with the title leading into WrestleMania 27, in which he main-evented. He won championship gold for a second time in February 2021. Both times he cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase.
The Miz's two reigns as champion are still fresh in the fans' minds. It's all about making moments, and the Must-See superstar did precisely that with his runs.
#2 The Miz has been one of WWE's most consistent performers
Miz's longevity in WWE coincides with the fact that he has had only one significant injury during his entire run with the company. Earlier this year, he suffered an ACL injury, which marked the first-ever time he was forced out of action.
The Miz has given us some entertaining segments and exceptional matches throughout his career. He delivers every single time he steps between the ropes.
One match that stood out, in particular, was his battle with Dolph Ziggler at Backlash amid their 2016 feud. It had everything from drama to nearfall and left the WWE Universe wanting more.
#1 The Miz has opened doors in the entertainment world that have allowed WWE exposure
Superstars such as The Rock and John Cena have helped the WWE with crossovers into the entertainment world. You can also add The Miz to that list as he keeps the company name relevant outside of the wrestling bubble.
He recently appeared on Dancing with the Stars and has his own reality show with his wife, Maryse. Miz & Mrs is set to air their third season in 2022 as he continues to promote WWE's name in Hollywood.
His commitment to WWE and other ventures across the entertainment spectrum will keep him well-loved by officials for years to come.
