Kevin Owens praises underrated The Miz, shedding light on how the longtime WWE Superstar has exceeded expectations throughout his career. Owens, during a recent appearance on Cody Rhodes‘ podcast, explained how his outlook on The Miz transformed after facing him in the ring, emphasizing that The Miz deserves far more credit than he typically receives.
Owens Highlights The Miz’s Contributions and Reliability
Kevin Owens spoke candidly about The Miz, expressing that few wrestlers in WWE are as consistently dependable. He explained how The Miz is always willing to take on any challenge and manages to deliver beyond what many anticipate.
“If there’s one guy that doesn’t get enough credit, it’s him,”
—Kevin Owens, WWE Superstar
“He’s the epitome of making things work. He’ll say yes to anything. He will make it work, and he’ll do it good.”
—Kevin Owens, WWE Superstar
Owens used The Miz’s recent bout with World Champion Gunther as a standout example, recalling how fans might not have expected much from that matchup, yet both performers delivered strongly.
“He had a match with Gunther, and you look at Gunther and look at Miz and then make a list of the guys you’d want to see Gunther wrestle—with The Miz at the bottom of it… and they killed it.”
—Kevin Owens, WWE Superstar
How Owens’ Perspective Changed After Working With The Miz
According to Owens, even he once underestimated The Miz, recalling how he skeptically viewed The Miz’s place on the WWE roster prior to joining the company. He admitted to having doubts about The Miz’s role as a main-eventer, especially when watching as an aspiring wrestler from outside WWE.
“Even me, and I’ll fully admit this—I think I’ve told Mike this before—when I watched WWE from the outside looking in, when I was an independent wrestler hoping to get to WWE, I was like, ‘How the f— is this guy main eventing WrestleMania?’”
—Kevin Owens, WWE Superstar
However, actually teaming up with The Miz changed everything for Owens, who quickly gained newfound appreciation for The Miz’s craft and professionalism.
“Dude, I know why now—once I worked with him just one time,”
—Kevin Owens, WWE Superstar
The Miz’s journey in WWE began as a reality television personality fighting for acceptance in a tough locker room environment. Despite initial skepticism and ongoing criticism of his in-ring skills, The Miz has built a lasting legacy, holding multiple WWE titles and headlining major events like WrestleMania.
An Endorsement That Challenges Perceptions
Owens’ strong support might encourage more fans and peers to reconsider The Miz’s place in WWE history. For a wrestler who has often operated under the radar, being publicly recognized by an accomplished Superstar like Kevin Owens adds weight to The Miz’s reputation as a reliable and valuable contributor in the company’s long-standing tradition of showcasing diverse talent and personalities.
The continued conversation around The Miz’s impact demonstrates the unpredictable ways performers can win respect, even after years in the spotlight. With voices like Owens highlighting his abilities, The Miz may yet gain broader recognition for his dedication to WWE and its demanding audiences.
