The Miz follows in The Rock’s footsteps to host WrestleMania 39 and shares Hollywood conquering advice from WWE’s 18-year veteran
The Miz, a former two-time WWE champion and WrestleMania main event winner, is set to host both nights of WrestleMania 39 this weekend in Los Angeles. Despite a challenging start to his WWE career 18 years ago, the 42-year-old overcame the odds and established himself as a contender for the Hall of Fame.
Notably, The Miz has also made a name for himself in Hollywood, becoming WWE’s franchise player in their successful “The Marine” film series. It was during WrestleMania 27, where he won the main event, that The Rock provided a significant assist to The Miz, setting up a showdown between The Miz and John Cena. The Rock, who hosted WrestleMania that year, has been instrumental in guiding and inspiring The Miz throughout his acting and wrestling journey.
The Miz reflected on his early aspirations, recalling a pivotal moment during his time on the reality show “The Real World.” After the show ended, he looked at a Rock action figure that his castmates had given him and realized his desire to become a WWE superstar. That moment marked the beginning of his journey. Years later, when he returned to WWE after a decade, The Rock was involved in his career milestone, even sharing the ring with him in The Rock’s first match back.
Following WrestleMania, The Miz embarked on his first movie, “The Marine 3,” and sought guidance from his acting coach to ensure he was fully prepared. However, just before shooting his first scene, he felt the need to reach out to The Rock for advice. He texted The Rock, expressing his excitement and asking for any wisdom The Rock could offer as he took on the lead role. To his surprise, The Miz received a phone call from The Rock, and they engaged in a 20-minute conversation covering various aspects of acting.
The most valuable piece of advice The Miz received from The Rock was to be natural in his performance. The Rock emphasized the importance of staying true to the character and immersing oneself in the scene. Often, actors get caught up in overthinking their steps, lines, and camera angles, losing sight of the authenticity of the moment. The Rock’s guidance to simply be natural in his acting resonated with The Miz, and he continues to apply that advice to this day.
With his wealth of experience as a WWE superstar and a burgeoning Hollywood career, The Miz is well-equipped to host both nights of WrestleMania 39. His journey, intertwined with the guidance and inspiration provided by The Rock, serves as a testament to his determination and talent, solidifying his position as a respected figure in the world of professional wrestling and entertainment.
