Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin

Mike Mizanin, a professional wrestler, actor, and television personality, got his start in the entertainment industry on reality television. His first appearances were on "The Real World: Back to New York" and its spin-off, "Real World/Road Rules Challenge." His transition into professional wrestling was marked by his success in WWE, where he claimed multiple championships, such as the WWE Championship, Intercontinental Championship, and United States Championship. Besides his wrestling career, Mizanin's acting credits include films produced by WWE Studios like "The Marine" franchise, "Christmas Bounty," and "Santa's Little Helper."

Mizanin has hosted several seasons of "The Challenge" and starred in the reality television series "Miz & Mrs." alongside his wife, Maryse Ouellet. His prominence rose when he headlined WrestleMania XXVII in 2011, the same year he was ranked No. 1 on Pro Wrestling Illustrated's annual PWI 500 list. Mizanin's impressive wrestling record includes being WWE's 25th Triple Crown Champion and 14th Grand Slam Champion. He also made history as the first wrestler to accomplish the latter twice under the revised 2015 format.

Beyond wrestling and hosting, Mizanin has appeared on other television shows like "Battle of the Network Reality Stars" and "Fear Factor." He also competed on the thirtieth season of "Dancing with the Stars," where he placed 9th. His dedication to his career in entertainment was evident when he dropped out of college to appear on "The Real World" and pursue his ambitions.