During a European trip a few years ago, WWE stars The Miz and his wife Maryse nearly faced arrest while visiting Paris. The incident happened when the couple briefly blocked traffic near a famous landmark to capture a memorable photo. Despite the risk, this moment became one of their favorite memories from the trip.
Background on The Miz and Maryse’s WWE Careers and Partnership
The Miz has been a versatile figure at WWE for many years, known for adapting to a variety of storylines and roles. He has captured top titles such as the WWE Championship and the Intercontinental Championship, where his reign made the title significant once again. Alongside his in-ring success, The Miz has helped highlight emerging talent throughout his career.
Maryse, who has been closely involved in The Miz’s journey since 2016, appeared both in matches and storylines with him. The couple notably competed against John Cena and Nikki Bella at WrestleMania and has faced off with other real-life couples like Bryan Danielson and Brie Bella, as well as Beth Phoenix and Edge. Outside wrestling, they starred in the reality series Miz & Mrs, which ran for three seasons.
Details of the Photo Incident at the Arc de Triomphe
On Instagram, Maryse shared a photo taken in Paris showing the two in front of the Arc de Triomphe. She revealed that they almost got in trouble for momentarily blocking traffic while getting the shot. According to her caption, they quickly dashed across the busy street, paused just long enough to snap one photo, and then hurried back before anyone could stop them. Maryse called taking the photo “worth the risk” and expressed how much she cherishes the memory.
“The story behind this photo that I love so much!!! 😍Almost got arrested in Paris for blocking traffic… but the Arc de Triomphe photo was worth the risk. We ran across the street, stopped for two seconds, took one quick shot, and ran back before anyone could stop us. No retakes, just one take and somehow it worked. ❤️❤️❤️”
— Maryse Mizanin
Maryse’s Role in WWE and Recent Appearances
Since their loss to Edge and Beth Phoenix at the 2022 Royal Rumble, Maryse has mostly stayed away from WWE programming. Despite this, she remained connected to the industry and was honored last year as one of the pioneers of WWE’s women’s evolution. This recognition took place at the Evolution 2 event held at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, where she was present to celebrate the progress and growth of women in wrestling.
The Impact of Their Paris Experience and Future Prospects
The near-arrest moment in Paris highlights the adventurous nature of The Miz and Maryse both in and out of the ring, always willing to seize special experiences despite uncertainty. Their story adds to their public image as a dynamic duo who embrace challenges together. As WWE continues to evolve, fans can expect both The Miz and Maryse to remain influential figures who contribute to the growth of wrestling entertainment worldwide.
