WWE star The Miz recently spoke with Sportskeeda, before the announcement was made last night that he will officially team with Maryse to face John Cena and Nikki Bella at WrestleMania 33.
Below are some interview highlights:
Q: What would you prefer – to be the WrestleMania main eventer or have one more match with Daniel Bryan?
A: I would like to be in the main event of WrestleMania as always. To be completely honest Daniel Bryan can’t wrestle anymore, and it’s unfortunate for him but the fact is I can. I’d rather be in the main event of WrestleMania every time, all day every day because that’s where The Miz belongs.
Q: Are the interactions you have with Daniel Bryan real?
A: I’ll let you decide that. If you saw the passion I had when Daniel Bryan called me out on Talking Smack – you basically saw me go absolutely nuts. It’s one of those things, Daniel and I have had our ups and downs I guess you could say. I was his pro when he was a rookie in WWE and I was the person who brought him up and did he ever appreciate that? No, he didn’t.
I guess I don’t take a liking to Daniel Bryan. Do I respect the guy? I kind of have to, he’s my General Manager and the guy who calls all the shots.
Q: Do you think there is any possibility of Daniel Bryan coming out of retirement to face you in a match?
A: No. He’s already done his retirement speech and I think his injuries mean that his time in a WWE ring in terms of wrestling is over.
