The Miz

The Miz, born Michael Gregory Mizanin on October eighth, nineteen eighty, is a multifaceted American professional wrestler, actor, and television personality. He has been a prominent figure in WWE since two thousand four, captivating audiences with his performances on the SmackDown brand under the ring name The Miz.

Before his wrestling career took off, Mizanin gained recognition as a reality television star, first appearing on The Real World: Back to New York in two thousand one. His reality TV journey continued with participation in the Real World/Road Rules Challenge from two thousand two to two thousand five, where he showcased his competitive spirit by winning Battle of the Seasons and The Inferno II. He also made a mark by reaching the finals of Battle of the Network Reality Stars and winning a special episode of Fear Factor in two thousand six.

Transitioning to wrestling, Mizanin signed with WWE in two thousand four and became a full-time main roster performer in two thousand six. Over the years, he has amassed an impressive collection of accolades, including two WWE Championships and eight Intercontinental Championships. Notably, he is recognized as WWE's twenty-fifth Triple Crown Champion and fourteenth Grand Slam Champion, being the first to achieve the latter twice under the revised format established in two thousand fifteen.

In addition to his wrestling achievements, Mizanin has made significant contributions to reality television, starring in the series Miz & Mrs. alongside his wife, Maryse Ouellet. He has also appeared in various films produced by WWE Studios, including The Marine franchise, Christmas Bounty in two thousand thirteen, and Santa's Little Helper in two thousand fifteen. His remarkable career includes headlining WrestleMania XXVII in two thousand eleven and being ranked number one on Pro Wrestling Illustrated's annual PWI 500 list that same year.