The Miz is set for a prominent role on WWE programming tonight. The former WWE Champion announced that he will host the YouTube pre-show for WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event alongside Joe Tessitore, putting one of the company’s most experienced talkers in front of the audience before the featured NBC and Peacock broadcast begins.

The pre-show is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on YouTube. Sunday Night’s Main Event then moves to its main broadcast at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Miz revealed the assignment through a video posted to his X account, framing the appearance as part of his familiar “MIZ Method” branding.

“Lesson 11 of the MIZ Method: Set the tone. First-ever Sunday Night’s Main Event 7:30 — YouTube Pre-Show. I’m hosting. 8:00 — NBC. I’m all over it. New night. Always Must See. 😎”

The announcement gives WWE a host pairing that combines Tessitore’s major-event broadcasting background with Miz’s long-standing ability to work as both a performer and a media personality. The Miz has regularly been one of WWE’s most visible representatives outside the ring throughout his career, whether handling interviews, appearing on mainstream entertainment programming or helping establish the tone for televised WWE events.

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For this Sunday Night’s Main Event pre-show, that skill set should be especially valuable. WWE has assembled a lineup with major singles matches, a celebrity-driven stipulation, a six-person women’s tag team contest and a musical performance from Quavo. The pre-show is expected to provide viewers with final context, discussion and analysis before the night’s action officially gets underway.

A Major Hosting Role Before a Loaded Card

Sunday Night’s Main Event is built around a significant match between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes. The two stars carry considerable history, with Orton having been a defining influence during Rhodes’ early WWE career. Their respective standing in the company also ensures that any meeting between them arrives with heightened expectations. Orton remains one of WWE’s most decorated and recognizable veterans, while Rhodes has become one of the central figures of the modern WWE landscape.

That match alone gives Miz and Tessitore plenty to examine before the broadcast. Both competitors are equipped with extensive championship résumés, and both have proven capable of operating at the center of WWE’s biggest shows. The pre-show conversation can also address the personal dimension of a matchup involving a veteran with Orton’s legacy and an opponent in Rhodes who has spent years building toward and sustaining a top-tier position.

Another featured attraction will see Bron Breakker face Oba Femi. It is a meeting of two powerful, athletic competitors who have each established reputations as potential centerpieces for WWE’s future. Breakker’s speed and explosiveness have made him one of the company’s most difficult opponents to contain, while Femi has impressed with his own mix of strength, size and authority inside the ring.

The clash between Breakker and Femi brings a notably different energy from Orton versus Rhodes. Where the latter is defined by established WWE history and star power, Breakker versus Femi presents a physical showdown between imposing talents looking to make a statement. That contrast adds depth to the card and gives the pre-show hosts another major point of discussion for fans tuning in before bell time.

Baron Corbin, Lil Yachty and a United States Title Opportunity

One of the evening’s most unusual scenarios comes in the form of a Five Minute Challenge between Baron Corbin and Lil Yachty. The stakes extend beyond the celebrity appearance: if Lil Yachty can survive Corbin for the full five minutes, Trick Williams will receive a United States Championship opportunity.

The stipulation places added attention on every second of the challenge. Corbin enters with a clear objective: prevent Lil Yachty from lasting the allotted time and deny Williams a path to a title match. Lil Yachty, meanwhile, does not need to defeat Corbin to influence the championship picture. Survival is enough to create a potentially major opportunity for Trick Williams.

The setup also gives The Miz and Tessitore a storyline with simple, immediate stakes to lay out for viewers. Five minutes can sound brief, but the challenge format changes the equation. Lil Yachty will be attempting to withstand a WWE competitor known for his physicality, while Corbin will be working to end the contest before time expires. Williams’ possible United States Title shot hangs over the entire segment.

Celebrity involvement has long been part of WWE’s event presentation, particularly when a special broadcast aims to create a distinct atmosphere. This challenge adds a competitive condition that links Lil Yachty’s involvement directly to a championship-related consequence rather than presenting the appearance as a standalone attraction. Whether he can endure Corbin remains one of the key questions heading into the show.

Six-Woman Tag Team Action Also Scheduled

The women’s division will be represented in a six-woman tag team match, with Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley taking on Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab.

The contest brings together athletes with different levels of experience and different motivations. Flair and Bliss are established names whose accomplishments have made them fixtures in high-profile WWE matches. Paxley joins them on one side, while Cargill anchors the opposing trio alongside Michin and B-Fab.

Cargill’s presence makes her team an especially formidable one on paper. Her physical dominance has repeatedly changed the complexion of matches, and the partnership with Michin and B-Fab offers a blend of power, quickness and teamwork. Across the ring, Flair and Bliss have the experience to adapt to virtually any environment, while Paxley has the chance to gain valuable exposure in a match featuring several prominent WWE personalities.

For the pre-show, Miz and Tessitore can explore which team is better positioned to capitalize on its advantages. The Flair-Bliss-Paxley side features championship pedigree and big-match familiarity, but Cargill, Michin and B-Fab will have their own opportunity to demonstrate that they can operate effectively as a unit against a star-studded opposing lineup.

Quavo Performance Adds to Event Presentation

In addition to the in-ring lineup, Quavo is scheduled to perform during Sunday Night’s Main Event. The performance adds another entertainment element to a show that is already being presented as a notable night on WWE’s calendar.

WWE’s ability to combine wrestling, music and celebrity personalities has been a recurring part of its major-event approach. With a main card airing on NBC and Peacock after the YouTube pre-show, Quavo’s appearance contributes to the sense that Sunday Night’s Main Event is designed as more than a standard episode of weekly programming.

The Miz’s social-media message emphasized that point, calling it a “new night” while declaring himself “Always Must See.” The phrase is consistent with the persona that has followed Miz throughout his WWE career. Even as the focus of the evening will be on the scheduled matches and performers, his role as host allows him to bring that character-driven confidence to the opening portion of the broadcast.

What the Pre-Show Means for the Night

Pre-shows have become an important part of WWE’s broader presentation, particularly for events with high-profile matchups and a mixed sports-entertainment lineup. They offer a place to refresh viewers on rivalries, establish the stakes of stipulations and create momentum before the main card begins. With Miz and Tessitore at the desk, WWE has selected two personalities capable of presenting the show in different but complementary ways.

Tessitore brings a polished broadcast presence suited to explaining the significance of the matches ahead. Miz offers the perspective of an active WWE Superstar and a former world champion who understands the pressure of performing when the spotlight is brightest. Their partnership has the potential to give the pre-show both a sports-style overview and the personality expected from WWE television.

Tonight’s Sunday Night’s Main Event lineup is as follows:

  • Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes
  • Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi
  • Five Minute Challenge: Baron Corbin vs. Lil Yachty, with Trick Williams earning a United States Title opportunity if Lil Yachty survives five minutes
  • Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley vs. Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab
  • A performance by Quavo

The Miz and Joe Tessitore will begin their hosting duties at 7:30 p.m. ET on YouTube. The main Sunday Night’s Main Event broadcast follows at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, with a card that offers major WWE names, a high-stakes challenge and entertainment beyond the ring.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Darryl Polo is a passionate wrestling fan covering WWE, AEW, TNA and beyond. He loves great rivalries, breakout stars and the moments that keep fans talking long after the bell. How we work.