Kit Wilson’s confidence created an uncomfortable moment backstage during WWE SmackDown when he and The Miz crossed paths with Haku and the MFTs outside Nick Aldis’ office.
The segment began with Miz and Wilson looking to speak with the SmackDown General Manager about opportunities that they believe have been overlooked. Miz had a specific issue in mind: his absence from a Money in the Bank qualifying match. The former WWE Champion argued that his history in the concept should make him an obvious candidate to compete for a place in this year’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
“Write this down. Lesson number 26 of the MIZ Method: finding opportunity in adversity,” Miz said. “I should be in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. I’ve won it twice, I’ve cashed in twice, I’ve become champion twice. Yet, I am not in a qualifying match for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match? Nick Aldis needs to make this right.”
Miz’s case is built on a résumé few wrestlers can match when it comes to Money in the Bank. He is a two-time winner, a two-time successful cash-in holder and a two-time champion following those cash-ins. His complaint was not merely that he wants a chance to compete; it was that his record with the briefcase makes his omission from the qualifying field particularly difficult, in his view, to justify.
For more background on this topic, read Charlotte Flair’s Reaction Raises Questions Ahead of Tatum Paxley’s Money in the Bank Qualifier.
Wilson, meanwhile, expanded the discussion beyond the ladder match. He suggested Aldis also owed Miz a major opportunity and that the pair should receive a WWE Tag Team Championship match. The timing of their visit, however, could not have been worse.
Haku and the MFTs Interrupt the Conversation
As Miz and Wilson approached Aldis’ office, Haku and the MFTs arrived at the same time. Rather than allowing the group to enter first or quietly stepping aside, Wilson loudly informed them that Miz and Wilson were next to see Aldis.
The Miz immediately recognized the danger in the situation and attempted to calm down his protégé. He reminded Wilson exactly who was standing in front of them: Haku. But Wilson misunderstood the warning, hearing “Haku” as “haiku,” and decided to turn the confrontation into an impromptu poem.
“A haiku, excellent idea; I’ll use my words. We want tag gold. Kit’s fearless, brave, and bold. Haku, you’ve been told!”
The response did little to ease the tension. Miz quickly and politely removed Wilson from the area before the exchange could turn physical, while Haku and the MFTs watched them leave before heading into Aldis’ office themselves.
There was no immediate match announcement attached to the interaction, and no physical confrontation took place. Still, the scene put Wilson’s bravado on full display while also underscoring Miz’s understanding that provoking Haku is not a situation to be taken lightly. Wilson may have intended to establish himself as fearless, but the moment could carry consequences if the MFTs decide to respond.
Miz’s Money in the Bank Argument Remains Unresolved
The heart of the backstage segment was Miz’s push to be included in the Money in the Bank qualifying process. He framed his request through the “MIZ Method,” presenting it as another lesson in making the most of adversity. In practical terms, he was demanding that Aldis acknowledge one of the strongest Money in the Bank track records in WWE.
Money in the Bank has played a significant role in Miz’s career. Winning the contract twice and successfully cashing in twice are accomplishments he made sure to emphasize. For Miz, the briefcase is not simply a potential shortcut to a championship; it is an arena where he has already demonstrated success at the highest level.
That history does not automatically guarantee a qualifying match, but it gives Miz a clear basis for his frustration. The qualifier format means there are limited places available before the ladder match itself, and Miz has positioned his exclusion as an error Aldis needs to correct. Whether the General Manager agrees remains unknown following SmackDown.
The segment also showed the value of Wilson’s connection with Miz. Wilson was present as Miz made his appeal and was eager to reinforce his mentor’s point, even if his approach immediately shifted toward the tag division. Their partnership gives Miz someone willing to speak up on his behalf, though it also gives Miz another unpredictable issue to manage in sensitive backstage encounters.
A Separate Push for WWE Tag Team Gold
Wilson’s request for a WWE Tag Team Championship opportunity introduced a second competitive objective for the duo. Rather than limiting their focus to Miz’s individual Money in the Bank ambitions, Wilson made it clear that he and Miz have their eyes on tag team gold as well.
That creates an interesting dual pursuit. Miz is looking to enter a qualifying match that could lead to a Money in the Bank Ladder Match, while he and Wilson are also seeking an opportunity at the WWE Tag Team Titles. The two goals are not mutually exclusive, but they would require Aldis to make decisions about both the qualifying field and the tag team division.
The MFTs are directly involved in that championship discussion, which made Wilson’s decision to challenge Haku’s group for access to Aldis’ office especially risky. Haku and the MFTs were clearly there to conduct their own business with the General Manager. Although the content of their meeting was not revealed, their presence at the office at the same time as Miz and Wilson leaves the title picture with multiple interested parties seeking Aldis’ attention.
Bakusai are also pursuing a chance at the WWE Tag Team Championships. Their interest means Miz and Wilson are not alone in seeking a title match, and it further complicates the path to any potential championship opportunity. With more than one team making its intentions known, Aldis will have no shortage of claims to assess.
Wilson’s Boldness Could Become a Problem
Wilson’s poem was played with a mix of confidence and misunderstanding, but the larger point was unmistakable: he was unwilling to back down verbally when confronted by Haku and the MFTs. Miz’s reaction suggested that courage is not the same as sound judgment.
There is a difference between stating a case to WWE management and escalating matters with a group that has just arrived to meet that same management. Miz appeared to understand that distinction immediately. His decision to excuse himself and take Wilson away prevented the situation from becoming more serious, at least for the moment.
For Wilson, the exchange may serve as a declaration that he will not be intimidated in his pursuit of championship gold. Yet it may also have put him on the radar of Haku and the MFTs in a way that is far from beneficial. The group did not need to say anything for the scene to carry a warning: Wilson and Miz chose to leave before Haku and the MFTs had any reason to make the matter physical.
That unresolved tension could be important if Miz and Wilson continue to pursue the WWE Tag Team Titles. A championship chase often brings teams into conflict, and Wilson’s comments have already made a future interaction with the MFTs feel more personal than a standard request for a title match.
What Comes Next on SmackDown
No answer from Nick Aldis was shown during the backstage video, leaving both of Miz and Wilson’s requests open. Miz still wants a Money in the Bank qualifying match, citing his two wins and two successful cash-ins as the reason he should be involved. Wilson still wants the duo considered for a WWE Tag Team Championship opportunity.
The immediate questions are straightforward:
- Will Aldis add Miz to the Money in the Bank qualifying picture?
- Will Miz and Wilson receive a WWE Tag Team Championship match?
- How will the MFTs respond after Wilson challenged them outside Aldis’ office?
- Where do Bakusai fit into the growing competition for the titles?
For now, Miz and Wilson have made their ambitions clear. Miz wants another route toward the Money in the Bank briefcase, a prize that has twice helped define his championship history. Wilson wants tag team gold, and he has shown he is prepared to announce that desire loudly—even in front of Haku.
Whether that confidence earns the pair an opportunity or creates a dangerous new problem remains to be seen. What is certain is that the backstage scene left multiple issues hanging over SmackDown: Miz’s campaign for a qualifying match, the crowded chase for the WWE Tag Team Championships, and the possibility that Kit Wilson’s attempt at fearless poetry may not be forgotten by the MFTs.
Darryl Polo
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