10 Reasons Why You Need To Respect The Miz

8. Jack Of All Trades

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Outside of John Cena, there is nobody who appears more game for the WWE cause than The Miz.

Now, whilst you may not consider that a reason to respect the former 'Real World' star, the pugnacious attitude he exhibited just to co-exist with his peers upon arriving in WWE is something he seems never to have forgotten, and in constantly saying 'Yes' to endless publicity drives, marketing campaigns, talk shows and film projects, Miz is the true reflection of high workrate in a modern WWE superstar.

Understanding his position on the ever-changing totem pole in WWE (particularly after a diabolical babyface run in 2012/13 that almost saw him fall of it entirely), Miz supplements his status between pushes by using his talents elsewhere.

Whilst keeping himself onside with management, it also serves to reinvigorate his character should he require time away from television.

This worked in spectacular fashion when, in coming back from a 2014 hiatus from filming 'The Marine 4', The Miz tweaked his persona to that of an arrogant film star.

The twist was inspired, leading him into one of the great angles of his career and eventually helping him morph into the version of his character that still thrives on television today.

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