#3 First Single title
The Miz soaked in the hatred of the fans, using it to fuel his climb to the top. That climb took a great leap upward when Miz defeated Kofi Kingston to win the United States championship, often referred to as the 'midcard' championship.
The Miz would go on to face former partner John Morrison, who was the Intercontinental champion at the time, in a battle of former friends.
The Miz proved to be a capable champion, so much so he was chosen as a coach for a certain red-haired indie darling...
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