10 Modern Wrestlers Who Embody The Spirit Of Classic Superstars

10. The Miz

It's not hard to imagine a guy as unabashedly arrogant as The Miz making a name for himself in the early days of the WWE. He doesn't get bogged down in the intricacies of his character's egotism. His mission statement is simple: I'm better than you, always. And I don't want you losers to like me.

In a weird way, that straightforward self-importance is kind of refreshing. And the fact that there's no longer any winking and nodding to the audience about it makes it so much more satisfying to hear the boos ring out through the arena.

There's something weird that's been happening with most heels in the business lately. They're not really going for the heat. Guys like Kevin Owens, AJ Styles, and Chris Jericho are heels only because WWE has designated them as such. The crowds still love them, and it's rare to hear anyone voice true disdain for these guys.

That's not the case with The Miz, who is as close to a modern day Ted DiBiase as we're ever going to get. Not only does he do whatever it takes to win, but he's the best on the roster when it comes to shredding the audience and their hometown heroes.