John Cena is currently engaged in one of the most intense stretches of his WWE career on his Farewell Tour, facing formidable opponents including Randy Orton, CM Punk, Brock Lesnar, and soon AJ Styles at Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia. Despite these high-profile matchups, The Miz, a longtime rival of Cena, expressed frustration over fans overlooking him as one of Cena’s final opponents in this tour.
The Miz Voices Frustration Over Fans Ignoring His Cena Rivalry
The Miz openly criticized fans for not showing the same enthusiasm for a final showdown with him as they have for other John Cena rivals. Reflecting on his history with Cena, he pointed to their multiple confrontations and WrestleMania clashes as reasons why he feels deserving of a spot on the farewell tour.
He told The Schmo:
“It pisses me off as a WWE Superstar because I feel like I have had a big rivalry with John Cena. I’ve had multiple WrestleManias with John Cena. And yet the fans aren’t sitting there saying, ‘Hey, we want The Miz vs John Cena.’ They’re saying, ‘We want AJ Styles vs John Cena’.”
– The Miz
Expanding on his desire to be part of Cena’s final matches, The Miz added:
“John Cena has five matches left – or five dates, I don’t even know how many matches are left in his pocket, but there’s five dates. That’s it. That’s five Superstars that are gonna get an opportunity to be in the ring and I want myself to be one of them. I’ve been vocal! I’ve been the first person to say out there that I wanna put my name in the hat to go against John Cena. I was the first person, when I heard about the whole farewell tour, I said, ‘I wanna be the first person to put my name in the hat.’”
– The Miz
The Miz referenced Cena’s acknowledgment of fan interest in certain matchups while suggesting fans should have rallied to demand a Miz versus Cena bout instead of other top names. He remarked:
“All the fans had to do was tweet and go on Instagram and talk about it, get it riled up, to where it would be The Miz vs John Cena one last time. But no, you wanted the Randy Orton. You wanted the Brock Lesnar. You wanted the AJ Styles. You didn’t ask for this guy.”
– The Miz
Though The Miz remains hopeful of joining the Farewell Tour lineup, competition for the remaining opponent spots is fierce. Reports suggest Dominik Mysterio is a strong candidate for one of Cena’s final matches, while speculation swirls around AEW star Adam Cole potentially securing the career-capping bout at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13.
The Role of WWE Creative in The Miz’s Farewell Tour Snub
While The Miz’s grievances with fans are clear, much of the responsibility for his absence from the Farewell Tour may lie with WWE’s creative decisions rather than public demand alone. Despite his long career and memorable feuds, The Miz has often been positioned as a supporting character rather than a top-tier rival in major events.
His most prominent achievement against Cena came at WrestleMania 27 in 2011, where The Miz defeated Cena to retain the WWE Championship. However, that match was largely overshadowed by the main storyline focus on Cena’s rivalry with The Rock, who was preparing for his own WrestleMania showdown with Cena the following year.
This booking choice led many fans and critics to consider WrestleMania 27 as a lackluster event, with The Miz’s role reduced to that of a secondary figure despite holding the WWE Championship. Although he proved capable as a top champion and silenced doubters, his portrayal during that era weakened his status as a marquee Cena adversary.
Over the years, The Miz has maintained his status as a compelling heel, known more for his overall character work than pure in-ring dominance. He developed engaging rivalries, including a psychologically intense program with Daniel Bryan—now AEW’s Bryan Danielson—and a heated battle with Dolph Ziggler, both of which received praise for their storytelling depth.
What This Means for John Cena’s Farewell Tour and The Miz
The Miz’s exclusion from prominent billing on John Cena’s Farewell Tour spotlight raises questions about the balance between fan demand and creative direction in WWE’s match planning. While fans have made clear their interest in seeing Cena face stars like AJ Styles and Brock Lesnar, The Miz’s career highlights and past interactions with Cena warrant consideration for a farewell appearance.
With only five dates left in Cena’s Farewell Tour, the selection of opponents carries significant weight, shaping the narrative of Cena’s final WWE run. If The Miz secures a spot, it could serve as a long-overdue nod to his contributions and rivalries with Cena, bringing closure to their storied history. If not, WWE’s creative choices will continue to influence how fans remember this closing chapter of Cena’s career.
Fans eager to see whether The Miz appears in one of these last matches will watch closely as WWE announces final opponents, and the possibility of AEW’s Adam Cole competing adds further intrigue to the farewell series. Ultimately, the tour’s opponent lineup will impact both Cena’s sendoff and The Miz’s legacy in WWE’s evolving wrestling landscape.
