The Miz has spent over 20 years in WWE, achieving an impressive range of accomplishments, including becoming the first-ever two-time Grand Slam Champion. Since his debut in 2004, he has headlined WrestleMania, appeared in films, and developed a successful reality TV career. Throughout this time, he has remained a steady figure on WWE programming, consistently contributing to the company’s evolving landscape.
How The Miz Stays Sharp by Reviewing Past Matches
Despite his extensive experience, The Miz continues to watch and analyze his own matches regularly. On the podcast Six Feet Under, he explained that reviewing his performances helps him adapt to changes in the wrestling industry and improve his craft. He highlighted how the pace and style of WWE have evolved over the years, noting,
“I try to watch as much as I possibly can. Just to see, like, it’s different than it was five years ago, 10 years ago. When you look at when I first came in to where it is now it’s so different. It’s a different pace, the style is still the same. I feel like you can still do the same style, but it’s different.”
?The Miz, WWE Superstar
Learning Through Self-Critique
The Miz finds value in critiquing himself after matches, a habit not commonly embraced by many wrestlers. He believes that watching these performances is essential for growth and development within the sport. Explaining this mindset, he said,
“I enjoy critiquing myself. A lot of people don’t even like watching their matches. I’m like how are you gonna learn if you’re not watching your matches?”
?The Miz, WWE Superstar
Even after more than two decades, The Miz continues to carefully dissect every detail of his work, focusing on minor aspects like his footing and movements to identify areas where he can refine his techniques. He added,
“I watch everything and nitpick, to this day. I’m 23 years in, I will still look at my footing and go, ‘You’re taking extra steps there, could have done this better, you didn’t have to take that bump.”
?The Miz, WWE Superstar
The Importance of Constant Improvement in WWE
The Miz’s approach underscores the importance of ongoing self-evaluation in a demanding and fast-changing industry like professional wrestling. His commitment to watching and analyzing his matches helps him maintain a competitive edge and sets an example for newer talents he mentors on WWE television. This continuous learning mindset likely contributes to his longevity and relevance as a top performer in WWE.
