George Mizanin is WWE Superstar The Miz‘s father, whose actual name is Michael Gregory Mizanin. George became famous among wrestling fans after he appeared on WWE programming and the reality show Miz & Mrs. He is not a wrestler but has become a friendly and well-known figure to many fans.
George is indeed proud of his son‘s success. He has been with him, from childhood until WWE stardom.
Quick Facts About George Mizanin
| Full Name | George Mizanin |
| Birthdate | 1955 |
| Age | 70 years and 7 months old |
| Occupation | Retired Fast Food Business Owner (Mr. Hero chain) |
| Husband/Wife | Ex-wife: Barbara Pappas |
| Education | N/A |
| Parents | Not Known |
| Siblings | Brother: Johnny Mizanin (owns Dagwoods Sandwich Shoppe, Parma, Ohio) |
| Children | Michael Gregory Mizanin (The Miz) – Only Child |
| Grandchildren | Monroe Sky Mizanin, Madison Jade Mizanin |
| Net worth | <$1 million |
Early Life and Family
George spent most of his life in Parma, Ohio. He operated a chain of fast-food stores named Mr. Hero. They were selling Roman Burgers, cheesesteaks, and Swiss and bacon sandwiches. His food business used to be a hit in the locality.
George has one brother, Johnny, who also owns a sandwich shop named Dagwoods Sandwich Shoppe in Parma.
George and Barbara Pappas divorced when The Miz was 11 years old. They had just one son—Michael, now famous all around the globe as The Miz.
Now, George is a grandfather as well. The Miz and his wife, Maryse, have two children:
- Monroe Sky, born in 2018
- Madison Jade, born in 2019
Supporting His Son
George has always been there for his son. When The Miz was just starting out, George believed in him. He supported Michael’s dream, even when others did not.
During the early days of WWE’s Tough Enough, The Miz worked hard to prove himself. George said that his son was strong, determined, and never gave up.
George had met Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson once when he visited a hospital following one of The Miz‘s matches. He spoke of how proud he was and how nice The Rock was to his son.
The Famous WrestleMania Moment
During WrestleMania 35, George did something that surprised everyone. He entered the wrestling ring during his son‘s bout with Shane McMahon. It was not scripted, but George wanted to back his son.
Audience members enjoyed the moment. It was humorous, courageous, and unforgettable. However, George did get injured—he cracked a rib during filming. Nevertheless, he was pleased to be a part of such a large event.
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Life on TV
George is also familiar from the series Miz & Mrs., in which he regularly makes appearances. The series provides viewers with a glimpse of the everyday life of The Miz and his family.
George adds humor to the program. His goofy moments, honest advice, and affection for his grandchildren make him special. There are many fans who love to see him appear on television.
Affection for Parma, Ohio
George is hometown proud. George organized “Mike the Miz Day“ in Parma, which awarded his son the key to the city.
Even since he retired from the food industry, George has remained busy in his hometown. Parma is dear to him.
