WWE Superstar The Miz Breaks the Internet with Shock SummerSlam 2025 Return—Everything You Need to Know

Mike “The Miz” Mizanin might be off WWE television while he finishes hosting Prime Video’s upcoming American Gladiators reboot, but the self-proclaimed A-Lister is already plotting a blockbuster return. Speaking at the American Century Championship celebrity golf event in Lake Tahoe, the two-time Grand Slam Champion named the fresh faces he wants when he’s cleared to compete: NXT breakout Bron Breakker and current Raw lightning rod Dominik Mysterio. “All the new guys… those are the people I want. And John Cena—one last match,” he said, adding his voice to the chorus of veterans lining up for a spot on Cena’s retirement tour. Cena and The Miz have history dating back to WrestleMania 27 and the mixed-tag spectacle at WrestleMania 33, but a final showdown would mark their first singles clash in nearly a decade—an easy main-event draw for either WrestleMania 42 or the 2026 Royal Rumble depending on scheduling. Roster logistics aren’t an obstacle, either: the annual WWE Draft expected after SummerSlam could slide Breakker or Mysterio to SmackDown—or move Miz back to Raw—clearing a path for each fresh matchup in the fall TV sweeps window. Away from the ring, Miz’s star keeps rising. The American Gladiators revival positions him in front of a mainstream streaming audience just as NBCU’s rights negotiations with WWE heat up, giving the company another crossover face alongside Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul. Marketing executives point to Batista’s Guardians of the Galaxy jump and Cena’s Peacemaker run as templates; Miz’s network TV résumé (Dancing with the Stars, Miz & Mrs.) makes him an easy sell to advertisers hunting for proven reality talent. Back in wrestling headlines, Miz also shut down comparisons with AEW World Champion MJF during a recent interview with Peter Rosenberg, insisting that no performer wants to be “the next” anybody—least of all him. “He wants to be the first MJF, and honestly he’s doing a great job at it,” Miz said, noting that he himself was once measured against Chris Jericho and Ric Flair before carving his own lane. Miz saved his biggest praise for Karrion Kross, who surged in fan support after their 2024 program: “Let him rise… he did things his own way, and fans love hard work.” The endorsement fuels speculation that Kross could join Miz in a high-profile tag alliance—especially if Judgment Day’s Dominik brings backup and Breakker remains aligned with Seth Rollins. Why it matters for WWE’s fall season • Fresh head-to-head: Miz vs. Breakker pits WWE’s most decorated talker against its most explosive rookie, a potential ratings anchor for SmackDown’s move to USA Network in October. • Cena farewell spotlight: A “one last match” hook with Miz gives Cena a marquee TV bout that won’t risk retirement-tour losses to top champions. • Cross-platform promotion: Prime Video’s Gladiators debut doubles as free advertising for WWE’s next premium live event, mirroring Peacock’s integration strategy. • AEW chatter: By addressing MJF comparisons, Miz keeps the inter-company narrative alive on social media without violating WWE’s on-air policies. With cameras set to roll on Gladiators through August, insiders expect Miz to be back on SmackDown by late September—just in time to kick-off Survivor Series storylines. Whether it’s Breakker, Mysterio, Kross or the long-teased Cena finale, one thing is certain: the Must-See Superstar is making sure the road to WrestleMania 42 runs straight through Hollywood’s most awesome export.