The NFL world is still reeling from the seismic trade that sent superstar defensive end Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams — but the aftershocks are being felt in the WWE and AEW locker rooms too.
According to reports, WWE superstar and die-hard Browns fan The Miz was reportedly left stunned by the blockbuster deal. Sources close to the situation claim the “A-Lister” took to social media to vent his frustration, writing in a since-deleted post that he was in disbelief. Insiders say his reaction was so intense that it caught the attention of one of his biggest rivals — AEW’s Swerve Strickland.
Strickland, never one to miss an opportunity, allegedly fired back with a savage response. Reports indicate that the former WWE star posted a GIF of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford waving after winning the Super Bowl — a clear jab at The Miz’s beloved Browns losing their defensive cornerstone. One insider described the move as a “cold-blooded” callback to the Browns’ playoff struggles.
The timing couldn’t be worse for Cleveland, sources say. The Browns are reportedly entering a full rebuild, with second-year quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders splitting time under center. Deshaun Watson is expected to return, but the loss of Garrett — the two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year — has reportedly sent shockwaves through the locker room. “This changes everything,” one unnamed team source told our team. “You don’t just replace a guy like that.”
Garrett, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, leaves behind a legacy of dominance. Over nine seasons, he racked up seven Pro Bowl appearances and a staggering 23 sacks in his final season alone — a career year that reportedly made him an irresistible target for the Rams. According to league insiders, the trade was finalized on Monday, June 1, 2026, with Los Angeles sending 2024 first-round pick Jared Verse along with a package of future draft picks — including a 2027 first-rounder, a 2028 second-rounder, and a 2029 third-rounder — to Cleveland.
But it’s not just Garrett that has the Rams going all-in. According to reports, the team also traded for Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie earlier in the offseason and added offensive weapons Max Klare and CJ Daniels in the 2026 NFL Draft. “They’re gunning for another ring,” one league executive allegedly said. “And they’re not hiding it.”
For The Miz, the pain is reportedly just beginning. With the Browns now in full rebuild mode and Strickland rubbing salt in the wound, fans are buzzing about whether the WWE star will ever live this down — or if he’ll get his revenge in the ring.
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