The excitement an build up to Punk’s MMA debut inside the octagon was huge, but when Punk lost quickly via submission to Mickey Gall at UFC 203 in September 2016, people started writing Punk off and saying he doesn't have what it takes.
The Miz disagrees with that idea because Punk was chasing a dream.
"I wouldn't say that because the guy was going for a dream. He's always wanted to do that and whenever you go after a dream, why smash on it?," Miz said. "He's going to do his best, he's going to try his hardest and I imagine he's training his heart out to do the best he can do in the Octagon. And I hope he does well."
When asked if Punk can shut the haters up this time, Miz said it all depends on who Punk will be fighting but Punk is used to the hate because of his time as a WWE Superstar.
"I don't think CM Punk is the type of person to really look into that," Miz said. "He doesn't look into the haters... we're WWE Superstars, I mean, if you come from WWE you have a thick skin because you're hated on all day, every day. This is just the norm for him."
Miz was also asked if he might consider a MMA run in the future but he just laughed and said he will stick with WWE.