Wrestler Profile

The Miz

The Miz turned reality-TV notoriety into one of the most sustainable careers in WWE history. Mocked early as a Real World cast member playing wrestler, he outworked the doubters to become a two-time WWE Champion, a WrestleMania main-eventer against John Cena, and the most decorated Intercontinental Champion of his generation.

His A-lister heel act matured into genuine skill: the Talking Smack promo against Daniel Bryan remains one of the best unscripted-feeling moments of the 2010s, and his Miz TV segments have launched a hundred feuds. With his wife Maryse, he headlined his own reality show, Miz and Mrs.

Must-see and self-aware, Miz has become an elder statesman who can still take a program when needed. WrestleRanks voters know the résumé speaks for itself — even when the Miz never stops speaking.

Promotions

The Miz is associated with WWE (2026).

PWI rankings history

The Miz has been ranked in the PWI 500 17 times, first at No. 441 in 2003 and most recently at No. 281 in 2024. The highest placement is No. 1, reached in 2011.

Placements by year: 2003 (No. 441), 2004 (No. 371), 2006 (No. 174), 2007 (No. 148), 2008 (No. 54), 2009 (No. 56), 2010 (No. 12), 2011 (No. 1), 2012 (No. 49), 2013 (No. 31), 2014 (No. 56), 2018 (No. 10), 2020 (No. 87), 2021 (No. 89), 2022 (No. 150), 2023 (No. 141), 2024 (No. 281).

Compiled from the annual rankings published by Pro Wrestling Illustrated. See the 2024 edition.

The Miz in the WrestleRanks rankings

The Miz is tracked as a charismatic performer on WrestleRanks. WrestleRanks standings are decided one week at a time, from fan voting and editor input. Read more about how our rankings work, or see the live, interactive profile with weekly rank history and voting on the The Miz ranking page.

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