The Miz Calls Out NBA Star Tyrese Haliburton For Stealing His Gimmick

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WWE Superstar The Miz has reignited his infamous โ€œmassive ballsโ€ gimmickโ€”this time by aiming it directly at Indiana Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), The Miz called out Haliburton after the NBA guard was seen making a โ€œbig ballsโ€ gesture during a recent playoff game. Sharing an image of Haliburton mid-celebration, The Miz wrote:

โ€œStealing my gimmick. In my city.โ€
He followed up with a challenge, suggesting a match be booked between the two.

The Mizโ€™s reference points back to a running WWE joke that began in June 2022, when his wife Maryse claimed on live television that The Miz had โ€œaverage balls,โ€ only to later declare he had the โ€œbiggest balls in the world.โ€ The segment quickly became a fan-favorite comedy bit, with The Miz proudly embracing the gimmick ever since.

While the call-out may have been playful, itโ€™s rooted in The Mizโ€™s classic blend of character work and real-world crossover. Tyrese Haliburton, meanwhile, is no stranger to WWE. The NBA standout has made guest appearances on both WWE NXT and main roster programming, and is known to be a long-time wrestling fan.

Whether this interaction leads to an in-ring moment or a courtside cameo, fans are already buzzing about a potential showdown between The A-Lister and one of the NBAโ€™s brightest stars.

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