Over the past 24 hours, you've probably seen a lot of chatter on social media about The Miz potentially being released by WWE. This comes after two of his fellow veterans, Carlito and R-Truth, were let go by the company after WWE decided not to renew their contracts.
The Miz has been signed with WWE since 2004, and he's currently paired up with rising star Carmello Hayes on SmackDown. If The Miz were to be released, it would be a legit shocker, and a sign that the TKO-owned WWE has little in the way of loyalty to even its most steadfast Superstars.
Speculation that he's parted ways with the company started when fans noticed that The Miz removed all mention of WWE from his social media accounts:
The Miz also unfollowed WWE, so it's hardly surprising that there are concerns among fans. Well, Fightful Select has chimed in to say that there are currently no indications he plans to leave WWE.
"Though there has been much speculation about The Miz’s status after people noticed him 'unfollowing WWE,'" the site reports, "we have not been told whatsoever that he’s been informed of his contract not being renewed."
There's rarely smoke without fire, though, and there must be a reason for The Miz making these changes to his accounts. It could be his way of playing hardball with WWE as he looks to negotiate a new deal or something as simple as him being frustrated with the news that R-Truth has been fired.
He recently shared his condolences with his longtime friend and former tag team partner in an emotional social post:
If The Miz doesn't come to a new agreement, he has plenty of keep him busy outside the ring, including hosting duties for the new American Gladiators series on Prime Video.
During last night's RAW, The Judgement Day made no mention of Carlito's departure, and there were smatterings of chants throughout the night of "We Want Truth" in support of R-Truth.