In 2004, Mizanin participated in WWE Tough Enough, finishing as a runner-up, which led to a developmental contract with WWE. He debuted on WWE’s SmackDown! in 2006 and quickly became known for his arrogant heel persona. Over his wrestling career, The Miz has accumulated an impressive list of achievements, including one WWE Championship, eight WWE Intercontinental Championships, and four WWE Tag Team Championships. He is also a Grand Slam Champion and Triple Crown Champion, having won several other titles, including the 2010 Money in the Bank ladder match. The Miz’s accomplishments in the ring extend to major Pay-Per-View events, including headlining WrestleMania 27 in 2011.
Beyond wrestling, The Miz has had a successful career in television and film. He starred in Psych (2012) and Supernatural (2016) and appeared in Fighting with My Family (2019). He also co-stars with his wife, fellow WWE star Maryse Ouellet, on the USA Network reality series Miz & Mrs., which premiered in 2018. His television hosting credits include Cannonball on USA Network, which began airing in 2020, and various The Challenge reunion shows.
The Miz’s personal life is closely tied to his professional journey. He married Maryse Ouellet on February 20, 2014, in The Bahamas, and the couple has two daughters, Monroe and Madison. They have lived in several luxury properties across the U.S. In 2017, they purchased a $2.35 million mansion in Austin, Texas, which they sold in 2019 for $2.64 million. They also owned a home in Los Angeles, which they sold for approximately $3 million, and later bought a large estate in Thousand Oaks, California, for $6.4 million in 2019. This 10,400-square-foot mansion, located in a gated community, was listed for $12.5 million in 2022 and re-listed for $11.995 million in 2024.
