In a delightful collision of wrestling flair and baseball tradition, WWE stalwart Mike “The Miz” Mizanin has stepped over the ropes and onto the pitcher’s mound—albeit in cardboard form. Appearing unexpectedly in the new 2025 Topps Series 2 baseball card set, The Miz, an avid Cleveland sports devotee, has been honored with a gleaming memento of his ceremonial first pitch at the hallowed Progressive Field.
This isn’t the first time “The Most Must-See WWE Superstar” has graced a trading card. Having enjoyed a long-standing affiliation with Topps through WWE-related sets, The Miz has been immortalized countless times, flexing and posing within shiny encasements that fizz with the energy of the squared circle. Yet, to find himself sliding into the arena of America’s favorite pastime marks his card-collecting debut on the lush diamond green.
The Miz’s card isn’t just any card, mind you. It’s a special Short Print (SP) card, meaning it’s as rare as a no-hitter and as sought after as front-row WrestleMania tickets. These dazzling gems are selectively curated to showcase famous first-pitch guests, adding a twist of glamour to MLB history.
Joining The Miz in this elite first-pitch pantheon are eclectic personalities such as the ever-hyped French basketball prodigy Victor Wembanyama, genre-blurring rapper Travis Scott, and the vibrant melodies of Bad Bunny. Together they form a motley crew of cultural icons, all caught in the ritualistic act of hurling a baseball with that precarious blend of fear and bravado inherent to celebrity first pitches.
For The Miz, the honor is deeply personal. This isn’t just a footnote in his career; it’s a heartfelt homage to his Cleveland upbringing. Born and bred in Parma, Ohio, The Miz has roared his roots at full volume since his days bellowing soundbites on MTV’s The Real World, through the muscle and mayhem of WWE, and up to his triumphal WrestleMania moments. To take the mound at a Cleveland Guardians game was not only a dream fulfilled but was also a heartfelt embrace of his staple hometown.
Infamous for his theatrical antics and larger-than-life presence, The Miz’s unexpected foray into baseball adds yet another feather to a cap that’s already plumed with a diverse range of entertainment accolades. He may not be doubling down with a bat, but his place in the Topps lineup underscores his ability to transcend wrestling, reaching out to clutch a new audience in the palm of his hand—firm grip, signature smirk at the ready.
The baseball community and WWE fans alike were whipped into a flurry of excitement at the card’s revelation, with The Miz himself taking to his digital soapbox—the multitasking marvel known as social media—to express his astonishment. Akin to an Instagram influencer encountering an unexpected emoji explosion, he posted, “Wait, this is real?! I need this!” An understandable reaction when you find out your charisma—not a headlock—will be immortalized in baseball lore.
Eager collectors need not wait either; the 2025 Topps Series 2 set is up for grabs both on the worldwide web and in local hobby shops. It’s the kind of collectible adventure that ignites the thrill of the hunt. And while the series is already enjoying its share of buzz, all eyes are keenly peeled for that shimmering Miz SP, which promises to be one of the most entertaining treasures the set has to offer.
In this cross-generational alliance of audiences—where WWE devotees don baseball caps and MLB aficionados embrace ring-side thrills—The Miz stands as the newfangled ambassador, bridging the two through the magic of a small rectangular card. It’s a testament to his ability to harness showmanship, not just in the arena but in life. By trading in the squared circle for the diamond—even momentarily—The Miz proves that the only boundaries that exist are the ones we place on ourselves.
Collectors, fans, and casual bystanders alike can delight in the unexpected, sturdy duel between athleticism and pop culture that this Topps edition has sculpted. Grab your popcorn (or peanuts and crackerjacks, if that’s your style), because The Miz has come to play—even off the field.
