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Michael Gregory "Mike" "The Miz" Mizanin is a contestant from The Real World: Back to New York. He is the champion of Battle of the Seasons (2002) and The Inferno II, and was a finalist on The Gauntlet and The Inferno. He also competed on Battle of the Sexes 2.

Biography[]

Retrieved from MTV.com

Battle of the Seasons (2002)[]

Best Known For: Being The Miz.

Outlook: If anyone was built for this competition on the RW side, it's Mike. His history with pro wrestling and his love of winning will make him one of the top athletes in any challenge.

Previous Record: (Out of 5 stars)

Crying: *

Fighting: ***

Hooking Up: *****

Athletic Ability: *****

(Ratings are based on previous seasons and are relative to other RW/RR cast members.)

The Gauntlet[]

Then: Mike was known as the naïve boy from Parma, Ohio. His racial comments early on in the season offended Coral and put them at odds.

Now: Mike now lives in LA and has begun a successful stint as a professional wrestler for UPW. He has also been doing a lot of charity work for the Elizabeth Glazier Pediatric Aids Foundation.

Relationships: Mike recently broke up with his girlfriend and is now single. Previously, he hooked up with Tara on the Battle of the Seasons and is keen on the friends with benefits, no-commitment hook up.

Best Known For: Coining the phrase "panty-droppers" and changing into his wrestling alter ego, The Miz. "Are you r-r-ready?"

The Inferno[]

Hottest Pre-Inferno Moment: Hooking up with a girl on every Challenge he's been on, most recently, Trishelle from The Gauntlet.

Loose Ends: When this wrestler-in-training and "team leader" talks, everyone listens. He pissed off Coral on the last Challenge, when he voted her to the Gauntlet instead of Trishelle. She felt betrayed, even though he thought he did what was right for the team, but their friendship was damaged in the end.

Battle of the Sexes 2[]

High: This WWE wannabe is always a strong team member and leader. A brawny guy, Mike proved he had some brains when he helped solve a puzzle that led his Battle of the Seasons team to victory.

Lows: Losing The Inferno and The Gauntlet. The Gauntlet was also where the breakdown of his relationship with Coral began. Will it be repaired by this Challenge?

Relationships: Mike likes to date girls on the Challenge and so far has hooked up with Trishelle and Kendal, both relationships ending badly. In addition, his once strong friendship with Coral could possibly be weakening... Mike wasn't "her homie" when he voted her to The Gauntlet.

The Inferno II[]

The Good: Always a leader and motivator, Mike has proved he has the brains to match his brawn.

The Bad: Mike has hooked up on every Challenge except for BOTS2, where he turned into a mediocre performance and was voted off early. Could hooking up be the key to his mojo?

The Ugly: Maybe it's the fire or the Mexican heat but there's something about the Inferno that makes people a little crazy. Remember when The Miz lost it during Kendal's Inferno against Leah? Good times!

Champs vs. Stars 1[]

Before evolving into "The Most Must-See Superstar in WWE History," Mike Mizanin broke out on MTV's The Real World: Back to New York, introducing his alter ego, "The Miz." An MTV stalwart for several years, starring on several Real World spinoffs, Mizanin was offered a WWE developmental contract after placing second on WWE's Million Dollar Tough Enough in 2004. Over the next decade, 'The Miz' climbed through the ranks to become one of the most recognizable faces in WWE. Mizanin is a former WWE Champion, two-time United States Champion, six-time Tag Team Champion and a seven-time Intercontinental Champion. He is the 25th Triple Crown Champion in WWE History, only the 14th Superstar to complete the Grand Slam and main evented WWE WrestleMania 27 opposite John Cena and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. During his tenure with WWE, Mizanin has starred in the third, fourth and fifth installments of The Marine film franchise, where he plays the grizzled veteran Jake Hunter. He has also starred in the comedy, Santa's Little Helper as well as the ABC Family original movie Christmas Bounty.

Battle of the Seasons (2002)[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Partner Result
1 Hang Man CoralSeasonsIcon
Coral
SAFE
3/4 Musical Inner-Tube Tango SAFE
5/6 Vertical Limit SAFE
6 Slam Dunk SAFE
7/8 Ladder of Doom SAFE
9 Round 'Em Up SAFE
10 Rush Hour SAFE
11 Hands on Saturn SAFE
12 Sidekick Showdown WIN
13 Block Head SAFE
14 Siamese Wrestling SAFE
15 Handsome Reward WINNER

Notes[]

  • Mike received $50,000 for winning the "Handsome Reward" Final Challenge.

The Gauntlet[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1 Snake Soup Real World SAFE
2 Masquerade SAFE
3 Mud Bath SAFE
4 I Scream SAFE
5 Holey Canoe SAFE
6 Heavyweight Hustle SAFE
7 Sink My Ship SAFE
8 Red Barron SAFE
9 Inferno SAFE
10 Rolling on a River WIN
11 Turntable SAFE
12 All or Nothing ELIM
13 Vertical Sweep SAFE
14/15 Dukes of Saturn SAFE
15/16 Gold Rush LOSER

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
12 Knock Your Block Off WIN

Notes[]

  • Mike received $12,000 from the Real World team bank account.

The Inferno[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1 Grope the Rope Real World SAFE
2 Bird Feeder SAFE
3 Wreck N' Roll SAFE
4 Climbing Wall SAFE
5 Disco Domino Derby SAFE
6 Balls Out ELIM
7 Ultimate Saturn Road Trip SAFE
8 Don't Yank My Chain WIN
9 Come Sail Away SAFE
10 Bungee Bound SAFE
11 Twist and Shoot SAFE
12 Balcony Swing SAFE
13 Fallen Angels SAFE
14/15 Saturn Valet Ballet SAFE
15/16 Window Washing SAFE
17 Seven Deadly Sins LOSER

Elimination History[]

Episode Elimination Opponent Result
6 Human Candelabra WIN

Notes[]

  • Mike received $10,000 from the Real World team bank account.
    • He received an additional $1,000 for completing the "Twist and Shoot" challenge, bringing his total earnings to $11,000.

Battle of the Sexes 2[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1/2 Dangle Drop Men SAFE
3 Snake Pit Poker SAFE
4 Melt with You SAFE
5 Bombs Away SAFE
6 Junk Boat SAFE
7 High Noon SAFE
8 Fill 'Er Up OUT

The Inferno II[]

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Team Result
1 Surf Torture Good Guys SAFE
2 Juice It Up WIN
3 X Marks the Spot SAFE
4 Run for Your Money WIN
5 Shirt Off My Back SAFE
6 Dodge Yer Balls SAFE
7 Fill in the Gaps SAFE
8 Zip Up SAFE
9 Never Ending Climb SAFE
10 What a Drag WIN
11 Riddle Me This SAFE
12 Time to Ride SAFE
13 If Memory Serves SAFE
14 Crab Grab SAFE
15 Heart Rate Bungee SAFE
16 Montezuma's Revenge WINNER

Notes[]

  • Mike received $57,500 from the Good Guys team bank account.

Post-Challenge[]

External Links[]

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