The Miz considered quitting professional wrestling early in his career due to hazing, revealing the difficult start to his WWE journey. Speaking on “Insight with Chris Van Vliet,” the two-time WWE Champion detailed instances of being ostracized and questioned his place within the organization.
Early Struggles and Locker Room Hazing
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The Miz faced significant challenges adjusting to the WWE environment, including being kicked out of the locker room.
“First getting into WWE, getting kicked out of the locker room. ‘What am I doing here? I’m a grown man,'” The Miz recounted. “I’m going to the bathroom with fans. Fans are going, ‘Hey, I think I saw The Miz going into a stall.’ And meanwhile my music’s about to play in five minutes. Like, was there ever a time that I wanted to quit? Yeah, but I don’t quit.”
A Pattern of Doubt Throughout His Career
The wrestler reflected on similar feelings of uncertainty throughout his career, extending beyond his initial wrestling training to his time competing on “The Challenge,” a spin-off of “The Real World.” Despite these moments of doubt, Mizanin consistently found the resolve to persevere.
“There are so many times where I was just like, ‘Why are you doing this? What are we doing?’” The Miz recalled. “‘If they’re kicking you out of the locker room, they’re not gonna teach you inside the ring.’ But I just kept going, because I was like, ‘I know I can do this.'”
From Doubt to Championship Success
Ultimately, The Miz’s dedication and hard work led to success. He has since won the WWE Championship twice and has earned the respect of many fans who once criticized him.
What ultimately drove The Miz to continue pursuing his wrestling career despite early setbacks? His unwavering belief in his own ability and a refusal to give up on his dream.
- The Miz experienced hazing during his early days with WWE.
- He considered quitting professional wrestling due to the challenges he faced.
- Despite doubts, he persevered and ultimately achieved championship success.
- The Miz has won the WWE Championship twice.
