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The Miz won the Money in the bank briefcase from Otis at WWE Hell in a Cell. Since then, fans have wondered when WWE would decide to have "The A-Lister" cash in. The company has already teased it a few times. Last week, he failed to dethrone Drew McIntyre.
He even had the help of AJ Styles, but he couldn't get the job done. This ongoing dynamic has been very fascinating to watch. But now fans are questioning whether WWE actually intends to have The Miz cash in. Ultimately, it might depend on how confident the company is in their current champion. But here are five reasons WWE could be holding off a Miz cash-in.
#5. WWE needs to change The Miz
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The Miz might be one of the best heels in WWE. But this argument doesn't necessarily qualify him for another title run. Still, some fans think that The Miz is in the perfect position to cash in his Money in the Bank contract. But there isn't much difference between him and the man that previously cashed in on Randy Orton several years ago.
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Of course, he is a little older now. The Miz has somewhat hammered out the details of his personality. But there is nothing separating him from his previous self. That's why WWE still needs to add a few layers to The Miz.
In the end, The Miz needs to have nuclear heat with the WWE Universe when he does cash in. To put him in this position, the company needs to have The Miz do something that's meaningful. He could turn on John Morrison, or he could cash in on one of the company's biggest babyfaces instead.
#4. WWE has too many recent title changes
The WWE Championship has switched hands multiple times this year. This saga been interesting to watch. But the shock factor diminishes the more WWE crowns new champions. These changes have created a chaotic title picture that fans could sour on. WWE needs to be extra careful here, as it won't want to turn off the fans.
For example, Drew McIntyre's recent title win would be meaningless if he loses to AJ Styles at WWE TLC. WWE would risk absolute burnout from the fans at that point. This pattern could paint a picture of the company not being sure who to back heading into WrestleMania season.
If nothing else, The Miz needs to be saved for later. He should not be thrown in as a way to make a quick title change. The timing will be right when he can have a more meaningful impact. He might have to wait until WrestleMania season to do so. In the meantime, WWE needs to stick with McIntyre and build towards WrestleMania 37.
#3. WWE does not have the right viewership numbers
WWE has taken a lot of hits this year. But it's pretty safe to say that they have persevered. It's actually quite remarkable that WWE never halted production during the pandemic. The company even hosted WrestleMania 36 from their own training center in Orlando, Florida.
While WWE had a period where they struggled to gain momentum, the company moved its shows to the ThunderDome. Since then, the on-screen product has somewhat improved. Of course, that didn't fix all the issues WWE faced during the ongoing health crisis. But it has allowed fans to feel like they are part of the show again. As a result, WWE has relatively returned to normal.
Still, WWE is up against several primetime shows and sports. So the ratings continue to drop with no end in sigh. With that in mind, crowning The Miz as the champion right now would likely fly under the radar. WWE might prefer to wait until the viewership starts to climb.
#2. WWE needing a good tease for the winter months
It's no secret that WWE took a big risk when they debuted the ThunderDome. But the results have been surprisingly positive. In fact, the WWE Universe seemed so into the idea that the arena became WWE's new normal.
At least, it would have been if WWE didn't announce that they will be moving to Tropicana Field. Of course, WWE will likely keep key aspects of the ThunderDome. But the fans will once again enter a period of transition.
Fortunately, The Miz will probably continue to tease his cash-in. So he could create some continuity for the show. Fans will hopefully remain interested in these teases. The Miz has already hinted that he'd cash in on Randy Orton. Now, he's targeting the new champion, Drew McIntyre.
WWE needs to find ways to make these teases interesting, though. Otherwise, fans will grow tired of this storyline. Regardless, the possibility will definitely create an "anything can happen" feel for fans in the final month of 2020.
#1. The WWE Title picture is wide open right now
The problem with The Miz cashing in right now is that WWE already has a very enticing title picture. It doesn't really need him right now. WWE seems to have a variety of title contenders to choose from. So there's no need to do a cash-in. If The Miz actually cashed in on Drew McIntyre or AJ Styles, it would feel like a cheap way to surprise the fans.
A Miz cash-in would also eliminate WWE's out card. With the Money in the Bank contract, WWE could call on The Miz any time they wish. This flexibility is crucial for the company heading into 2021. WWE is heading into a very uncertain WrestleMania season.
There are various variables at play. For now, that's why WWE needs to keep The Miz on standby. He needs to be built up as a better heel in the coming months. In doing so, WWE would still have an out if they opt to call on it. Until then, WWE should let the title picture naturally play out.
