5 Ups And 3 Downs From Last Night's WWE SmackDown (April 14)

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5. The Miz Is Such A Smug Heel

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Opening SmackDown, The Miz came across as a complete annoyance, and that's exactly how he should be portrayed. Entirely arrogant, he was happy to sit there and let his real-life wife, Maryse shower him with praise. The fact he was wearing such a resplendent gold outfit didn't hurt.

Some may have reservations over Miz as WWE Intercontinental Champion, but that's mainly because he's following someone like Kevin Owens. The Miz isn't respected as a wrestler the same way Owens is, so there was always bound to be some animosity towards his title reign. Thankfully, he fits the bills as a conceited champ.

Credit must go to Maryse too, she has already become a valuable part of The Miz's act quickly. The husband and wife duo came across great during SmackDown's 'Miz TV' segment, complimenting one another and just grating on the patience of fans.

That's what The Miz is there for, being irritating is a role he plays to perfection.

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