The Miz Reveals He “Blacked Out” During Explosive Talking Smack Promo with Daniel Bryan

The Miz is pulling back the curtain on one of the most talked-about promos of the modern era, and his take on it is not what most fans would expect.

During his in-depth interview with Chris Van Vliet, the former WWE Champion revisited the infamous Talking Smack segment with Daniel Bryan — the one that went viral, blurred reality and storyline, and instantly shifted how many people viewed his legacy on the microphone. Miz explained that the moment wasn’t some carefully rehearsed masterpiece. It came from real frustration.

At the time, Miz was the Intercontinental Champion and had just been told he would be working the dark match instead of appearing on SmackDown. Instead of accepting it quietly, he personally asked to be added to Talking Smack that night. What followed was not planned to become history — but it did. He admitted the emotion that poured out during the exchange wasn’t controlled or calculated. It overwhelmed him.

“I lost it. I blacked out. I don’t remember what I said.”

That rawness is exactly why the promo resonated so deeply. Fans still cite it as one of the most authentic, emotionally intense segments WWE has produced in years. But Miz doesn’t see it that way. When the conversation turned to how often that segment is praised, he made it clear that he doesn’t enjoy revisiting it at all.

“People say it’s the best promo ever. I hate it.”

Miz explained that the reason he dislikes watching it back is because of where he was mentally at the time. He felt overlooked, disrespected, and angry despite holding a title he grew up idolizing. That moment didn’t feel like a career achievement to him — it felt like a breaking point that just happened to be captured on camera.

Ironically, that breaking point changed everything. After the segment exploded online, Talking Smack’s viewership spiked, Miz was immediately positioned more prominently on television, and his reputation as one of the best talkers of his generation became undeniable.

It’s one of those rare wrestling moments where reality and performance collided in real time — and the performer himself still carries the weight of it.

What do you think — was The Miz vs. Daniel Bryan on Talking Smack the greatest promo moment of the modern era, or is there another segment that tops it? Drop your thoughts and join the conversation.