WWE Files Trademark for New Name of The Miz

WWE has submitted a trademark application for a new name associated with former WWE Champion The Miz. The filing, made to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, is for the name 'The Mike' intended for use in wrestling and entertainment services, excluding merchandise.

This name appears to stem from a recent episode of The Pat McAfee Show, where The Miz was referred to as 'The Mike' in relation to MLB player Jacob Misiorowski, who shares a similar nickname. The Miz, however, expressed his discontent with this new moniker, emphasizing his identity as a multi-time champion.

Throughout the show, The Miz humorously pointed out that his Google alerts now include updates about Misiorowski's achievements, indicating his frustration that the name 'Miz' is no longer uniquely his. The name 'Mike' has historical ties to The Miz, dating back to his early career when he was known as Mike Mizanin on 'Tough Enough,' before adopting the moniker 'The Miz.'