A WWE legend recently disclosed that he was unaware The Miz suffered a full concussion during the WrestleMania 27 main event in 2011. The Miz, known as The Awesome One, defended his WWE Championship against John Cena in what many consider one of his most significant singles matches. The dangerous nature of the bout became apparent after Cena tackled The Miz over the barricade, causing a severe concussion that affected the rest of the match’s execution.
Despite the severity of the injury, The Miz was able to continue the match with support from both his opponent and veteran referee Mike Chioda, who helped guide the match to its conclusion. Chioda later shared details about the match during an appearance on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, revealing how little he initially realized about the condition of The Miz during the event.
Referee Mike Chioda Unaware of Miz’s Severe Concussion During Match
Mike Chioda recounted his experience officiating the WrestleMania 27 main event and admitted that he only had a partial understanding of The Miz’s condition at the time. While he suspected something was wrong, he did not realize The Miz was out of it for most of the match.
“You know I really didn’t know. I was like kind of like I kind of knew he was a little bit but not the whole match where he’s he almost says he doesn’t really remember most of it,” —Mike Chioda, WWE Referee
Chioda added that after the match, The Miz expressed gratitude for his assistance during the bout. The referee, however, marveled at how The Miz managed to perform all the planned moves flawlessly despite his concussion.
“I was calling spots and Cena was calling spots, I’m calling spots to him and you know and I remember him thanking me so much, you know, like for helping him out, but I was just like, ‘Holy sh*t.’ Like all the spots we called him like how did you execute it if you were so concussed? Like he executed everything. it was amazing to me,” —Mike Chioda, WWE Referee
The Miz Admits Limited Memory of WrestleMania 27 Match
In a separate interview with Unbreakable, The Miz reflected on his memories of the WrestleMania 27 main event, which ended with him retaining the WWE Championship. He admitted that due to the concussion, he only recalls fragments of the match and feared he had made mistakes during the performance.
This revelation highlights the physical risks wrestlers endure in high-stakes matches and the resilience required to deliver under such pressure. While it was a career milestone for The Miz, the limited memory of the event underscored the seriousness of his injury during the pinnacle of WWE’s marquee event.
Implications of The Miz’s Injury at WrestleMania 27 for WWE Safety
The disclosure by a respected WWE referee about The Miz’s concussion during WrestleMania 27 raises important questions about athlete safety in professional wrestling. It emphasizes the need for careful monitoring of wrestlers’ well-being during matches, especially in major events with high-impact spots. The ability of The Miz to complete the main event despite his injury demonstrates both his professionalism and the risks involved in these performances.
Going forward, this incident could contribute to ongoing conversations about concussion protocols and wrestler health management in WWE. Fans and industry experts may look more closely at how injuries are handled behind the scenes, particularly during high-profile events like WrestleMania.
