The Miz Praises Maryse as One of WWE’s Most Underappreciated Stars

Posted by admin on May 1st, 2026

The Miz believes Maryse does not receive the recognition she deserves for her contributions to WWE, and he made that point clearly in a recent interview.

Speaking on the Complex Graps Wrestling Podcast, The Miz reflected on their long-standing on-screen partnership and why he feels it has consistently worked. He pointed to their chemistry as something that has created memorable moments for fans over the years.

The Miz Maryse Praise Highlights Her Impact

Miz emphasized that their appearances together have always stood out, but he was quick to shift the focus toward Maryse’s role in that success.

“Every time we are on camera together it just creates magic. It creates some sort of special moment that people talk about, that people remember. And that’s a testament to, sure, me, but I tell you what, the more is Maryse. You want to talk about people getting flowers, she never gets her flowers. She never gets the credit that she deserves. When she was a Divas Champion, a Women’s Champion in WWE, this was a time when girls got maybe a minute on TV, and you had to get your character over, get people over, get people talking, get people booing, get people cheering, get people reacting. And she was able to do that in the minute, the two minutes that she would get,” Miz said.

His comments focused on Maryse’s ability to connect with audiences during an era when women’s segments were limited in time, requiring performers to make an immediate impact.

Miz also credited Maryse for playing a major role in projects beyond the ring, including their reality series and storyline success.

“And then moving on to Miz and Mrs and the Intercontinental Title run that we had. She was the reason Miz and Mrs came about and the success of Miz and Mrs,” Miz said.

Their reality show, Miz & Mrs, became a notable extension of their on-screen partnership, further building their profile outside WWE programming.

Maryse’s WWE Career and Recent Appearances

Maryse first joined WWE in 2006 and remained with the company until 2011, establishing herself as a Divas Champion during that period. She has returned intermittently in the years since, often appearing alongside Miz in storyline roles.

Her most recent appearances came in SmackDown vignettes in April, tied to Miz’s ongoing rivalry with Danhausen. Her last match took place at the Royal Rumble, where she teamed with Miz against Edge and Beth Phoenix.

Miz’s comments highlight a broader discussion about recognition in WWE, particularly for performers who made an impact during earlier eras with limited opportunities. In his view, Maryse’s influence extends far beyond her titles and appearances, even if that impact has not always been fully acknowledged.