The world of Major League Baseball trading cards just got a pinch more glamorous and unexpected with WWE’s “Most Must-See Superstar,” Mike “The Miz” Mizanin stepping up to the plate—metaphorically speaking, of course. While not sliding into the brick-lined batter’s box, The Miz has instead muscled his way into the Topps 2025 Series 2 baseball card set. His entry? The product of a ceremonial first pitch, an event as carefully choreographed as one of his in-ring promos, at Cleveland’s own Progressive Field earlier this year.
Adding a dash of wrestling flair to America’s favorite pastime, The Miz’s appearance in the Topps collection wasn’t part of any bizarre sports crossover, but rather a salute to his devotion to the Cleveland Guardians and his hometown pride, virtues that are nearly as synonymous with his brand as a well-timed “Awesome!” chant. After all, Topps has a delightful tradition of capturing those sometimes clumsy, sometimes cinematic first-pitch moments from celebrities who double as sports icons, even if they aren’t professional pitchers.
But don’t let his knack for high drama deceive you into thinking this is all theatrics. The Miz is a seasoned veteran of the trading card arena, thanks to WWE’s long-standing alliance with Topps. His trading card debut here, however, marks his inaugural feature in the hallowed halls of MLB memorabilia, an exclusive testament to his eclectic career. Indeed, his likeness now proudly stands beside those of Travis Scott, Victor Wembanyama, and the ever-lively Bad Bunny, all of whom have graced MLB diamonds to offer their ceremonial pitches.
For a man who thrives on spectacle and has entertained millions from the squared circle to reality TV stardom, this baseball card isn’t just a novelty — it’s the latest feather in a flamboyant cap filled with achievements. From raucous MTV escapades in “The Real World” to headline acts at WrestleMania, The Miz has fortified a legacy of never blending into the crowd. This trading card, crafted as a Short Print (SP) to ensure scarcity and heighten desirability, is just the latest in his awards roster.
News of The Miz’s entry into the Major League ranks, even if only in print form, was enough to break the internet in a storm of digital applause and astonishment. The man himself took the airwaves—or, more accurately, the annals of social media—by storm, expressing a mix of bemusement and excitement. “Wait, this is real?! I need this!” he proclaimed, as if channeling fans’ own internal monologues at this fantastical scenario.
Indeed, the card has become an instant treasure for collectors from the dual realms of wrestling and baseball. The dual fandom is a testament to The Miz’s chameleonic allure, drawing in aficionados from both the sports entertainment and athletic sporting worlds. As with any special edition item, these SP cards serve not just as collector’s pastimes but as potential golden tickets, offering the allure of possible awaiting fortune given the fan fervor surrounding such crossover marvels.
The release of the 2025 Topps Series 2 set comes just in time to breathe some extra zest into the world of card collecting. Now available both online and in hobby shops, the set has quickly established buzz, with the potential to draw in fans across the spectrum of sports entertainment interests. Aspiring collectors dreaming of unearthing a Miz SP card will find themselves chasing one of the products’ most humorous and unexpected inclusions.
As quickly as The Miz transitioned from reality show star to WWE legend, he has now placed his stamp on yet another realm, dazzling sports fans, collectors, and the celebrity sphere through nothing more than a ceremonial pitch and a fortuitously featured likeness. For now, and until his next inevitable venture into the unknown, The Miz stands as a champion not just in wrestling but also within the collectible card domain. His latest accolade? Truly, if we—or he—are to sum it up in a word, it’d be nothing less than “Awesome!”
