As with just about everything related to The Miz, social media is bitterly divided as to whether he should be the person to face Gunther for The Intercontinental Championship at Survivor Series. There are some who feel, as one of the greatest Intercontinental Champions of all-time, he’s very deserving of a crack at The Ring General. There are others who feel, given he’s mostly lost over the past few years, that it’s a waste to put him in such a big spot at WWE’s next major premium live event. Humorously, both opinions seem to agree The Miz doesn’t actually have a real shot at beating Gunther, but I disagree. I think there’s a weighty case for The Miz dethroning the longtime IC champ.
But before I get into why I think WWE should at least consider putting the midcard belt back on The Miz, I want to make something absolutely clear. Gunther is fantastic, and this piece should not in any way be interpreted as anti-Gunther. The big Austrian is everything I want out of a professional wrestler. He’s physically intimidating and ruthless in the ring, yet he always seems safe and in control. His character work and visual presentation are right there with Roman Reigns and the other top guys on the roster, and his promos and mic work seem to be improving rapidly. I even love the rest of Imperium, especially his main man Ludwig Kaiser. I think he has all the tools to be at the absolute top of the WWE card for the next decade, which is why there’s a case for him losing at Survivor Series. Here’s why…
