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Speaking to Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated,The Miz opened up on a number of topics including his rivalry with Daniel Bryan , losing the Intercontinental Championship to Seth Rollins and his quest to once again become WWE Champion.
He also addressed his participation in the Red Nose Day fundraiser event held at Newark’s Speedway Academies this past week, aiming to raise awareness about childhood poverty.
Weighing in on Daniel Bryan, Miz remarked that the creator of the Yes! Movement isn’t at his level and is not the same wrestler he was four years ago. He also added that a match between them will only happen when he feels that Bryan is ‘ready for him’.
However, he did shower praise on Seth Rollins, the man who defeated him for the Intercontinental Title, and said that there was ‘arguably no one better’ in the WWE.
He also outlined his intention to recapture the WWE Championship while acknowledging how he wasn’t quite ready for the Title during his initial run in 2011.
You can read the complete interview here .
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What Has The Miz Been Up To Outside the Ring?
The Miz at the SummerSlam VIP Party
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 15: Mike "The Miz" Mizanin attends the WWE SummerSlam VIP party at Beverly Hills Hotel on August 15, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
The Miz at the STK Anniversary Party
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 04: Wrestler Michael Gregory "Mike" Mizanin, Maryse Ouellet and singer Ryan Cabrera attends the STK Los Angeles 6th Anniversary Party at STK on June 4, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for STK)
The Miz at the Hall of Game Awards
SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 15: WWE wrestler The Miz (L) and Cartoon Network President/COO Stuart Snyder attend Cartoon Network's fourth annual Hall of Game Awards at Barker Hangar on February 15, 2014 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/WireImage)
The Miz at the Hall of Game Awards
SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 15: Pro wrestler The Miz (L) and fiancee Maryse Ouellet attend Cartoon Network's Hall of Game Awards at Barker Hangar on February 15, 2014 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
The Miz & Alicia Fox at the Hall of Game Awards
SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 15: WWE wrestlers The Miz (L) and Alicia Fox speak onstage during the 4th Annual Cartoon Network Hall Of Game Awards held at the Barker Hangar on February 15, 2014 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/WireImage)
The Miz at the Hall of Game Awards
SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 15: WWE wrestler The Miz speaks onstage during 4th Annual Cartoon Network Hall Of Game Awards held at the Barker Hangar on February 15, 2014 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/WireImage)
The Miz & WWE Superstars at the Scooby-Doo Premiere
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: (L-R) WWE Wrestlers Brodus Clay, Sin Cara, The Miz, Diva AJ Lee, WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon, Scooby Doo WWE Wrestlers Triple H, and Kane pose for a picture during the 'Scooby Doo! WrestleMania Mystery' New York Premiere at Tribeca Cinemas on March 22, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Zimmerman/WireImage)
The Miz & WWE Superstars at the Scooby-Doo Premiere
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: The Miz attends Scooby Doo! WrestleMania Mystery at Tribeca Cinemas on March 22, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
The Miz at Superstars for Kids
NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 03: Mike 'The Miz' Mitzanin (L) and Maryse Ouellet attend WWE's 2014 SuperStars For Kids at the New Orleans Museum of Art on April 3, 2014 in New Orleans. (Photo by Josh Brasted/WireImage)
The Miz at Superstars for Kids
NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 03: Maryse Ouellet (L) and Mike 'The Miz' Mitzanin attend WWE's 2014 SuperStars For Kids at the New Orleans Museum of Art on April 3, 2014 in New Orleans. (Photo by Josh Brasted/WireImage)