Overview

• The Miz told the Unlikely podcast he was very angry that AJ Styles, not him, was booked to face John Cena and said he has been lobbying for a farewell match since the tour began.
• Fightful reports John Cena has five WWE appearances left on his retirement schedule, including a confirmed match against AJ Styles at Crown Jewel in Perth on October 11.
• The Miz cited his WrestleMania 27 main-event victory over Cena for the WWE Championship as the key reason he believes he merits a final meeting.
• He described the Styles booking as driven by social-media momentum, saying Triple H moved on the match after fan calls gained steam.
• Coverage notes uncertainty over whether the remaining five dates are appearances or in-ring matches, leaving The Miz’s chances unresolved.