WWE's Adaptation to No Audiences

• 🤼 The Miz discusses the surreal experience of performing in WWE without a live audience, noting the reliance on crowd reactions for energy.
• 💡 He compares the quiet atmosphere to performing in Japan, focusing on making every maneuver count for at-home viewers.
• 🚀 WWE's ability to continue operations during difficult financial times is highlighted as a success.
• 🎬 The lack of audience adrenaline makes matches significantly harder, requiring performers to find new ways to generate energy.

Winning the WWE Championship

• 🏆 The Miz recounts winning his first WWE Championship by cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase after Randy Orton was weakened.
• 💭 He describes a whirlwind of emotions upon winning, including excitement, a desire to cry, and the need to maintain a champion's composure.
• 🎯 The concept of a "what now" moment is discussed, with The Miz admitting he still experiences it even after significant achievements.
• 🌟 His goal is to make his current tag team championships the most coveted and to be remembered as one of the greatest tag teams.

Ronda Rousey Controversy

• 🗣️ The Miz shares his thoughts on Ronda Rousey calling wrestling "fake" and blasting fans.
• 🎬 He likens WWE to a movie, emphasizing entertainment over the reality of the physical toll.
• 💥 Rousey's success in WWE despite her comments is noted, suggesting her "fake" remark might be a tactic to generate attention.
• 😈 He speculates that if Rousey were to return, she would be the biggest heel in WWE.

Creative Pursuits and Training

• 🎤 The Miz and John Morrison created a rap and a "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"-style trailer to promote their matches.
• 🛠️ He advises new WWE stars to utilize every available avenue and tool to get noticed.
• 💪 To maintain physicality nearing 40, The Miz hired a chef for a gluten-free, dairy-free diet and a specialized trainer.
• 🏋️ He admits to disliking the gym but understands the necessity of training for his demanding career.

Personal Growth and Quarantine Activities

• 🎸 The Miz attempted to learn guitar, finding it challenging to play and sing simultaneously.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 During quarantine, he's enjoying family time, including coloring doughnuts with his daughters.
• 🧘 He finds quarantine a rare opportunity to relax and let his brain unwind.
• 🥊 He discusses his enjoyment of boxing as a fun, practical skill that releases stress and builds confidence.

The Nature of Success

• 🧠 The Miz believes hard work ultimately beats talent, citing examples of successful individuals who consistently put in effort.
• 📈 Consistency and showing up are highlighted as crucial factors in the current media landscape.
• 🌟 He acknowledges that even talented individuals have days of self-doubt but emphasizes the importance of pushing through.

Entertainment and Media Consumption

• 🎬 The Miz discusses watching shows like "Tiger King," appreciating the narrative craft despite the characters' eccentricities.
• 🧐 He ranks his most disliked characters from "Tiger King," with Carol Baskin and her husband at the top.
• 🎭 The show's brilliance is attributed to the characters telling their own stories, creating a compelling narrative without a narrator.
• 🤣 A memorable scene involves a pudgy man on a jet ski, which he believes made the show.