In a surprising change of events that has sent a blast through the wrestling community, Mike “The Miz” Mizanin has unfollowed WWE on X (formerly Twitter) and erased all mentions of the company from his bio, most importantly removing the “WWE Superstar.” For a performer as fixed in the company’s DNA as The Miz, this sudden social media change has left fans questioning what’s going on behind the scenes.
The timing of the move is especially interesting. The Miz’s recent WWE contract is going to expire in 2025, with some sources showing that as early as July. That gives his recent behaviour online. Is this a nice way to signalling unhappiness? A warning in recent contract talks? Or can it be one of WWE’s sharpest presenters?
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WWE’s Veteran Cost-Cutting Climate
The Miz has been one of WWE’s most successful performers. Since entering in 2006 after a period on MTV’s The Real World, he’s made a career many didn’t expect. With two WWE Championship rules, many mid-card names, and a true media ambassador, he’s had many superstars fight. He’s not just a performer, but he’s a brand, and one WWE has depended on for everything from press events to reality TV.
So when someone like The Miz suddenly distances himself from the company online, people notice it.
Reading the Signs
The unfollowing of WWE and the removal of “WWE Superstar” from his X bio is modern contract signalling, mostly in the world of pro wrestling, where the line between reality and narrative is always intentionally hidden. Fans have already started guessing: Is The Miz preparing to leave the company that made him a famous name? Or is this a planning play, part of a talk dance to get a better deal in the reduced years of his in-ring career?
There’s also a third, mostly pro wrestling, that this can be the early build for a future narrative. The Miz is an expert in unknown story and reality, and WWE has depended heavily on real-life things in recent years. Can this be part of a planned on-screen change for his character?
WWE’s Expert Cost-Cutting Climate
WWE has recently been in the middle of restructuring and has shown a willingness to part ways with many talents. R-Truth’s current situation, where he’s reportedly being used less, possibly due to contract factors, mirrors a trend. Even Carlito, another returning expert, has faced not known.
This trend has made fans increasingly aware that nobody’s place is truly safe, not even someone as synonymous with WWE as The Miz. It’s worth noting that WWE, like any large entertainment company, frequently changes expert contracts when approaching new TV deals or budgetary cycles. With Endeavour’s addition of WWE and the mixing into TKO Group Holdings, a new world of cost-consciousness may be at play.
Fans React
As expected, social media blew up once fans noticed The Miz’s good but telling changes. Hashtags like #FreeAgentMiz and #MizToAEW began trending within hours. Some fans expressed worry, others excitement, and many simply confusion. The guess ranges from hopeful (“Maybe he’s just working us!”) to panicked (“WWE letting Miz go may be insane!”).
The Miz may not always get top billing on weekly programming. But his constant presence has given him respect among WWE’s main fans.
What’s Next?
Few performers have had his duration, and fewer still have maintained a connection across multiple years, tricks, and mix rules. Whether it’s heading into free agency, aiming for a new deal, or making up an angle for the summer, his moves are being watched closely.
If this is all a talk is planned, it’s a smart one. Removing WWE from his bio gives a clear message without saying a single word. It gives him hold, creates cheering, and reminds both WWE and fans of the value he brings. If this is part of a story, it’s a clever way to get people talking again about how clever a move.
Final thoughts
The Miz’s case shows the changes in the climate of WWE. Those days are gone when a period guaranteed security. The present-day view is made by rights and creative fights. For someone like The Miz, who has to stay valuable through all of it, the social media moves may be a warning sign of change or a reminder that, in wrestling, the clever players make the first move every time.
Whether this ends in a renewed contract, a shocking jump to a rival company, or the launch of a fresh WWE storyline, one thing is clear: The Miz still knows how to keep the world watching.
Vijay Suyal