“I remember sitting on my couch on a Saturday watching reruns of 'The Real World.' And it said, 'Do you want to be on 'The Real World?' Go to MTV.com, and you can try out there.' And I said, 'I want to be on 'The Real World.'' And I sent in my tape.”

American professional wrestler, actor, and television personality, born 1980

Michael Gregory Mizanin, better known as The Miz, is an American professional wrestler, actor, and television personality. Born in 1980, he has worked for WWE since 2004 and appears on the SmackDown brand. He is known primarily for his wrestling career, alongside his work in television and film. Since joining WWE, he has become a familiar on-screen figure, and his public persona extends beyond the ring into acting and media appearances.