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What's the story?
Raw Superstar and 7-time Intercontinental Champion, The Miz, went on to social media and remembered a match from 11 years ago, where he faced Tatanka. The memory was bittersweet for The Miz, who remembered being told that he wouldn't last in the business for even three months.
The Miz has since gone on to make a name for himself and establish himself as one of the top stars in the company. Here is the tweet in question:
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In case you didn't know...
The Miz did not come up to the main roster like other talents do, through the indies. He was discovered via Tough Enough, and therefore earned the ire of the locker room who treated him poorly, not allowing him to dress with the rest of the boys.
Despite the criticism he has received over the years, The Miz is one of the most important men in the WWE locker room today and has earned his stripes with dedication and commitment.
The heart of the matter
The Miz revealed that it was the doubt that people cast on his future that spurred him to greater heights. Even today, he maintained, he constantly fights for respect, despite all that he has achieved in a WWE ring.
As many have said before, few Superstars bounce back when there is massive locker room heat. The Miz is one of the few people who have. In any case, congratulations on 11 strong years in WWE today.
What's next?
The Miz faces Jeff Hardy with the Intercontinental Championship on the line, next week on Raw. Could his reign at the top come to an end?
Author's take
The Miz is the best thing on Raw and is probably the best heel in the business right now. He has proven himself many times over to his critics, and there's almost nobody at his level, on the microphone. We are glad he is in WWE right now and hope for many more years of entertainment from the Cleveland native.
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