5 Best Catchphrases in WWE's PG Era

#1 My hand goes up, your mouths go shut

The Miz strikes just the right balance to draw heat with his catchphrase.

In recent times, The Miz has taken to barking at the booing crowd that when “my hand goes up, your mouth goes shut.” People who have worked at schools or summer camps may recognize this catchphrase as a rough-edged call back to a classic saying that various adults have put their own spin on to quiet groups of children.

That The Miz would apply these words to a wrestling audience may not seem creative, but it’s actually a pretty brilliant pull from the wrestling fan’s psyche.

The catchphrase harks back to fans feeling small and disrespected, and that’s exactly how an arrogant heel character like The Miz should be projecting himself to fans.

Moreover, pairing a simple hand motion with an easy to remember line works for The Miz, making the line easy to chant along with, and a fitting taunt for the PG Era targeting family audiences that actually include kids.