During a recent episode of Six Feet Under, The Miz recounted his experience working with Bad Bunny a few years ago when the music star teamed with Damian Priest to defeat The Miz and John Morrison at WrestleMania 37. He highlighted Bad Bunny’s dedication to his wrestling training despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing how serious Bunny was about making a strong impression during the match. The Miz’s commentary provided a close look at the behind-the-scenes effort that went into preparing for their high-profile WWE encounter.
Insights into Training and Match Preparation
The Miz praised the training commitment of Bad Bunny, John Morrison, and Damian Priest, noting how Bad Bunny showed up early at the Tampa baseball field to hone his wrestling skills amid COVID restrictions. The Miz recounted,
“I got a lot of credit for that. I don’t think John Morrison, Damien Priest, as well as Bad Bunny get enough credit for it. Because I remember Bad Bunny training. And this was during COVID times, where we were at the baseball field in Tampa. And every time I would come to the show, he was there early in the ring. And he would be practicing. Then he would go sing at the Grammys. He’d be right back in the ring. He’d go to SNL and he would have the title, the 24/7 title that we — as much as it’s a prestigious title, whatever. It was a fun title, right? It was a ‘Ha ha’ title. But he would have it and hold it and sing on SNL with that title in his arm. And I was like, ‘Man, this dude just loves what we do and gets it.’ And he wanted to do something special. He wanted to do something great.”
– The Miz, WWE Wrestler
This dedication demonstrated Bad Bunny’s genuine passion for wrestling, which extended well beyond an occasional celebrity appearance.
The Miz’s Role in Guiding Bad Bunny’s Wrestling Skills
The Miz described how he helped teach Bad Bunny basic wrestling techniques such as lock-ups and headlocks, even though he initially hesitated to participate fully in the lessons. Instead, The Miz gave Bad Bunny a practical but intense 15-minute session to prepare him to sell moves effectively in the ring. He explained the importance of visibility and involvement for Bad Bunny in the match, saying,
“And the thing is, I also wanted — I feel like a lot of times celebrities, we hide them, you know? We hide their flaws, whatever. I was like, ‘We’re not hiding you. You are literally going to be doing the entire intro. You’re going to be involved in every aspect of this match, because no one will expect it, and everyone will expect you to just come and hit a clothesline and hit this and it’s boring. It’s boring. They want to see you.’ The reason that this crowd is into it, and we have developed this storyline.”
– The Miz, WWE Wrestler
Spray Painting a $500,000 Bugatti: An Unforgettable Moment
One of the more surprising revelations from The Miz was how Bad Bunny allowed him and John Morrison to spray paint his expensive car, reportedly worth half a million dollars. The Miz recalled feeling nervous but credited Bunny’s enthusiasm and trust in the process. He shared,
“So me and Morrison spray painted this $500,000 — I think it was like a Bugatti. And we’re like, spray painting — every week, he’d come in that car. And I was like, ‘Oh my god.’ Spray paint it, and then I remember Ellis just being like, [mimics spray painting], as soon as — ‘Are you done?’ He was standing on the side with [a hose] like, ‘Oh my God.’ He was like waiting. He’s like, ‘3-2-1, we’re done’ [and starts hosing it down]. We got it all off and everything. But still, that’s how into it Bad Bunny was.”
– The Miz, WWE Wrestler
The Miz stressed that this stunt was Bad Bunny’s idea, reflecting the performer’s passion for fully embracing the wrestling experience.
Encouraging Authenticity and Adaptation in the Ring
The Miz also offered guidance during rehearsals, advising Bad Bunny to control his movements and avoid over-energetic footwork, which he humorously referred to as “happy feet.” This coaching helped Bad Bunny find his own rhythm within the match’s choreography and add his personality to key moments. The Miz recalled,
“So in the match, he started creating stuff in there. He doing like, he’d do something and be like, ‘Awesome!’ I’m like, ‘Yes, the in-betweens!’ That’s where you get the audience. That’s when the audience knows, ‘Hey, this guy, this guy gets it. This guy’s part of us.’”
– The Miz, WWE Wrestler
The Lasting Impact of The Miz and Bad Bunny’s WrestleMania Collaboration
The Miz’s reflections underscore the unexpected depth of commitment Bad Bunny brought to the WWE ring. From rigorous training in Tampa to spray painting an ultra-valuable car for the storyline, Bad Bunny demonstrated a rare dedication that elevated the match at WrestleMania 37. Their collaboration brought authenticity and excitement that resonated strongly with fans and set a new standard for celebrity wrestling matches.
This insight into their creative process offers WWE followers a deeper appreciation for the labor behind the spectacle and signals that such cross-industry partnerships can produce memorable moments when both performers fully engage.
