The Miz's 2025: A Year of Unraveling Triumphs
The WWE universe witnessed a peculiar narrative unfold in 2025, as The Miz embarked on a journey of unfulfilled promises. Despite his status as an A-lister, the year proved to be a challenging one, marked by a string of defeats that left fans and peers alike questioning his standing in the wrestling world.
A Year of Unyielding Defeats
The Miz's 2025 campaign commenced on a sour note, with a loss to Sami Zayn on Raw in January. This setback was followed by a series of defeats in the subsequent months, including televised setbacks against established stars like LA Knight, Jey Uso, and Jimmy Uso. The rising talent of NXT also proved too much for Miz, as he fell to the likes of Jacob Fatu, Je'Von Evans, and Aleister Black.
The live event circuit offered no respite, as Miz endured losses to Joe Hendry and Carmelo Hayes. His only glimmer of success in 2025 came in tag team action, where he formed a partnership with Carmelo Hayes, dubbed 'Melo Don't Miz'. This alliance yielded victories against formidable teams like The Motor City Machine Guns and Fraxiom. However, the partnership crumbled in late 2025, leaving Miz alone once more.
2026: A New Dawn, An Old Rivalry
As 2026 dawned, The Miz sought to reclaim his glory, but fate had other plans. On the first SmackDown of the year, Miz interrupted the commentary team to voice his grievances, claiming to be the new 'Face of WWE'. However, his attempt at asserting leadership backfired when Randy Orton returned to the blue brand. Orton's RKO ended Miz's tirade, leaving him lying in the center of the ring.
The Miz's winless singles streak now spans an entire calendar year, casting a shadow of doubt over his future in the WWE. With a steep climb ahead, The Miz must navigate the challenges of 2026 to regain the trust and admiration of the WWE universe.
