Biography
Who is The Miz?
Early life and real name
Michael Gregory Mizanin was born in Parma, Ohio. He grew up in the United States and attended Normandy High School. During his time there, he served as a student government member and edited the school yearbook. He also played on the cross country and basketball teams while participating in swimming.
He later enrolled at Miami University to study business at the Richard T. Farmer School of Business. While in college, he was a member of the Theta Chi fraternity. He eventually left his studies to pursue a career in reality television.
How The Miz became famous
The Miz first gained public attention as a participant on the 2001 season of The Real World: Back to New York. He appeared in several spin-off programs, including the Real World/Road Rules Challenge. During these competitions, he won both The Inferno II and Battle of the Seasons.
He also competed in the reality series Fear Factor, where he and his former partner Trishelle Cannatella won a Reality Stars themed episode in 2006. His transition from reality star to professional wrestler began after he reached the final round of the fourth season of Tough Enough.
Professional wrestling career
He began his training at the Ultimate University with Ultimate Pro Wrestling in 2003. After signing with WWE in 2004, he worked in developmental territories such as Deep South Wrestling and Ohio Valley Wrestling. In Deep South Wrestling, he became the first Deep South Heavyweight Champion after winning a tournament in 2005.
The Miz has been a prominent figure on the WWE SmackDown brand since joining the main roster full time in 2006. He is a two-time WWE Champion and an eight-time Intercontinental Champion. He also holds the distinction of being the 25th Triple Crown Champion and the 14th Grand Slam Champion in the company's history.
Television and film work
Beyond the ring, he has starred in several films produced by WWE Studios, including the The Marine franchise, Santa's Little Helper, and Christmas Bounty. He also appeared on the USA Network in the reality series Miz & Mrs. With his wife, Maryse. In 2020, he hosted the game show Cannonball.
His television credits include appearances on Dancing with the Stars in 2021, where he finished in ninth place. He has also appeared on shows like Psych, Pair of Kings, and Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?. In 2023, he competed on the NBC program That's My Jam alongside Alexa Bliss.
Personal life
He is married to Maryse Mizanin, also known as Maryse Ouellet. The couple has appeared together on television in their own reality series. He was born in Parma, Ohio, and has maintained a long career in the entertainment industry.
His background includes experience as a host for The Challenge, including reunion specials and the Champs vs. Stars mini-series. He has also been involved in various charity efforts, such as donating prize money from That's My Jam to children's organizations.
Birthday and age
The Miz was born on October 8, 1980, which makes The 46 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. The shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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