In a crossover few predicted — and even fewer could resist chuckling at — WWE superstar and reality television personality Mike “The Miz” Mizanin has made an extraordinary leap from the wrestling ring to the card-carrying universe of Major League Baseball. This thrilling debut occurs through the unexpected medium of the 2025 Topps Series 2 baseball card collection. To be precise, The Miz’s defining moment comes courtesy of his ceremonial first pitch at Progressive Field, home of his cherished Cleveland Guardians, commemorated on a coveted Short Print (SP) card.
While The Miz is familiar with appearing on trading cards, having long been a staple of WWE’s collectibles via Topps, this marks a novel foray into the realm of baseball collectibles. This is not simply a case of brand expansion, but rather a celebration of tradition: Topps has a history of immortalizing celebrity and athlete appearances with unique SP cards, and The Miz now finds himself in a lineup filled with cross-industry luminaries. Previous honorees include rapper Travis Scott, basketball phenom Victor Wembanyama, and pop sensation Bad Bunny — all of whom have graced baseball fields across America to toss out memorable first pitches, immortalized forever in cardboard form.
Born and raised in the gritty neighborhoods of Parma, Ohio, The Miz has never shied away from his Cleveland roots. His heart beats with a fervor for his hometown that’s as palpable as his in-ring bravado. The Guardians’ first-pitch ceremony was not just a media stunt for The Miz; it was a heartfelt nod to the place he calls home and a notch on his belt of life achievements.
The Miz is a character built on exuberance and audacity, known for a career trajectory that began in the unlikeliest of places — MTV’s The Real World. Over the years, he’s captivated audiences by headlining major wrestling events such as WrestleMania, often with a dash of boisterous eccentricity only he can deliver. Now, in a turn that nobody saw coming, he adds “MLB card star” to his eclectic resume.
When news of the card’s release hit, both fans and The Miz reacted with the kind of theatrical surprise that usually accompanies one of his wrestling plot twists: disbelief, followed by excitement, underpinned with just a hint of his trademark showmanship. The Miz, ever the social media maven, tweeted in shock and delight, exclaiming, “Wait, this is real?! I need this!” His enthusiasm only fueled the card’s desirability, transforming it into an instant collectible sought after by aficionados of both wrestling and baseball.
The 2025 Topps Series 2 set proudly graces store shelves — both virtually and in brick-and-mortar hobby shops across the nation. Offering a smorgasbord of sports nostalgia, this collection promises not just statistical glory but a touch of celebrity culture as well. Among its treasured finds, pulling a Miz Short Print promises to be one of the collection’s most delightful coups — merging the worlds of wrestling fanaticism and baseball tradition in a way few sets have before.
With each card acting as a time capsule, fans have the unique opportunity to witness what happens when the worlds of sports entertainment collide with America’s favorite pastime. But don’t be fooled by the charismatic Miz’s leap; he’s not bidding farewell to the squared circle anytime soon. Instead, he’s merely showcasing his versatility as an entertainer who embraces opportunities to surprise and charm in equal measure.
In the end, The Miz’s Topps card represents more than just a collectible. It epitomizes the bridging of diverse media worlds and pays homage to a beloved hometown tradition. The Miz might have stepped on the mound for just a fleeting moment, but his presence has been distilled into a piece of memorabilia that captures the spirit of both circus-like showmanship and perennial hometown pride — a well-deserved card for a man who knows how to keep both feet firmly planted on the canvas and his heart back in Cleveland.
