From the WWE Rumor Mill: Big WrestleMania match and opponent planned for The Miz

What's the story?

It's already been reported that The Miz was in line for a 'monster' push heading into WrestleMania, but new reports from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter indicate that he might just be in line for a matchup against 'Monster Among Men' on 'Grandest Stage of Them All.'

In case you didn't know...

It didn't take The Miz long to regain his Intercontinental Title after taking some time off from the WWE in order to shoot another 'Marine' film. The 'Most Must See Superstar In Sports Entertainment' defeated Roman Reigns on the Raw 25th Anniversary show to become the eight-time Intercontinental Champion.

The heart of the matter

As previously reported, there are murmurs that The Miz and the Intercontinental Title will be booked as big draws for WrestleMania, with the current champion receiving a huge push. However, we now know who is expected to be The Miz's big opponent.

It's someone who is literally 'big' as the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that the current plans call for The Miz to face Braun Strowman at WrestleMania. They go on to add that this was the reason that The Miz beat Reigns clean at Raw 25, to make him look strong going into the match.

What's next?

This also, of course, serves as a spoiler for the WWE Universal Title match at the Royal Rumble, indicating that Braun Strowman won't be winning Raw's main title against Brock Lesnar and Kane.

Author's take

Personally, I think this would be a big mistake. Strowman is currently threatening to literally take off into the stratosphere of popularity following his bringing down the set on his Rumble opponents and his rampage after being fired. Surely now would be a great time to strap the rocket on him and push him to the moon. Come on WWE, make it happen!

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