Maryse Mizanin
{{short description|Canadian professional wrestler and model (born 1983)}}
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{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name = Maryse Mizanin
|image = Maryse Ouellet live event April 2016.jpg
|caption = Maryse in 2016
|birth_name = Maryse Ouellet
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|01|21|mf=y}}
|birth_place = Montreal, Quebec, Canada
|spouse = {{Marriage|The Miz|February 2014}}
|children = 2
|names = Maryse
Maryse Ouellet
|height = 5 ft 8 in{{cite web|url=http://www.ovwrestling.com/Superstars/Divas/maryse.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071027022158/http://www.ovwrestling.com/Superstars/Divas/maryse.htm|archive-date=October 27, 2007|title=Maryse's profile|publisher=Ohio Valley Wrestling}}
|billed = Montreal, Quebec, Canada{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/wwealumni/maryse|title=Maryse|access-date=December 21, 2011|publisher=WWE|archive-date=December 16, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111216164754/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/wwealumni/maryse|url-status=live}}
|trainer = Al Snow
Dave Finlay
Steve Keirn
Tom Prichard
Ricky Steamboat
OVW
FCW
|debut = 2006
|retired = 2011
}}
Maryse Mizanin{{cite web|last=McCarthy|first=Tyler|title=WWE Superstar & The Better Half Of 'Miz & Mrs': Maryse Mizanin's Career, Explained|url=https://www.usanetwork.com/usa-insider/miz-mrs-star-maryse-mizanin-wwe-career-explained|date=June 8, 2022|access-date=November 7, 2023|quote=Maryse Mizanin, formerly Maryse Ouellet|archive-date=November 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107140304/https://www.usanetwork.com/usa-insider/miz-mrs-star-maryse-mizanin-wwe-career-explained|url-status=live}} ({{née}} Ouellet; born January 21, 1983) is a French-Canadian media personality, model, actress and retired professional wrestler. She is best known for her tenure in WWE.
After spending years modeling, including winning Miss Hawaiian Tropic Canada in 2003, Mizanin participated in the WWE Diva Search competition and was hired by WWE in 2006. She spent time in developmental territories Ohio Valley Wrestling and Florida Championship Wrestling, before being assigned to the SmackDown brand in 2008. That year, Maryse won her first WWE Divas Championship.
In 2009, she was drafted to the WWE Raw brand, and won the Divas Championship for the second time in 2010, making her the first woman to hold it more than once. In 2010, she co-hosted NXT and managed Ted DiBiase, prior to her release from the company in 2011. In 2016, she returned to the company and became the manager of her husband The Miz. That year, she joined the cast of the reality show Total Divas. In 2018, WWE announced a spin-off show titled Miz & Mrs., which starred Mizanin.{{Cite news|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/miz-maryse-usa-network-miz-and-mrs|title="Miz & Mrs." summer premiere date announced|work=WWE|access-date=August 24, 2018|archive-date=July 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713143112/https://www.wwe.com/article/miz-maryse-usa-network-miz-and-mrs|url-status=live}} She and her husband also served as executive producers.
Early life and career
Ouellet was born in Montreal, Quebec, but grew up in Edmundston, New Brunswick. In high school, Ouellet was the only girl in her class, and ran the school's fashion show. She also began developing a range of makeup products.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/divas/summerskin/maryse/makinglife|title=Making life beautiful|date=July 22, 2008|last=Rote|first=Andrew|access-date=September 19, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080822072354/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/divas/summerskin/maryse/makinglife|archive-date=August 22, 2008}} Ouellet began her modeling career as a beauty pageant contestant, winning Miss Hawaiian Tropic Canada 2003 and finishing second at the International Finals of Miss Hawaiian Tropic 2004. She was also on the cover of Playboy
Professional wrestling career
= World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE (2006–2011) =
== ''Diva Search'' and developmental territories (2006–2007) ==
In mid-2006, Ouellet tried out for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)'s Diva Search. She made the final cut and was one of the top eight contestants, but was the second person eliminated on July 24. Despite her elimination, she was invited to observe workouts and the training facility at WWE's developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), along with Brooke Adams. Ouellet later said that she was "very, very excited", as it was her "dream to become a WWE Diva".{{cite web|last=Medalis|first=Kara A.|title=More Diva dreams come True|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/moredivadreams|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061030162814/http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/moredivadreams|archive-date=October 30, 2006|access-date=June 22, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment}}
Ouellet was officially signed to a WWE developmental contract on August 24, 2007, and was assigned to OVW for training. She made her in-ring debut at an OVW live event in December 2006. In March 2007, she began wrestling in dark matches prior to the OVW television tapings. In mid-2007, Ouellet began managing Sylvain Grenier.{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/m/maryse-ouellet.html|title=Maryse Ouellet profile|access-date=September 19, 2009|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|archive-date=October 28, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111028181524/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/m/maryse-ouellet.html|url-status=live}} When Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) opened in mid-2007, Ouellet was transferred to the new developmental facility, and on September 25, she made her FCW debut as the valet of Ryan O'Reilly along with Lacey Von Erich. Ouellet then started competing in singles and tag team competition, before managing Ted DiBiase, Jr. in December 2007, and was at ringside when he captured the FCW Southern Heavyweight Championship.
== Early storylines (2006–2008) ==
On the September 22, 2006, episode of SmackDown!, Ouellet, known as simply Maryse, was shown on the TitanTron welcoming the Montreal viewers in French to the season premiere of SmackDown! on the CW Network. Maryse made her first official televised appearance on the May 21, 2007, episode of Raw to present American rapper Timbaland's new music video for the single "Throw It on Me", in which she had appeared.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_20326.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Report 5/21: Ongoing virtual time coverage of live show|date=May 21, 2007|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=September 19, 2009|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=November 9, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071109160236/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_20326.shtml|url-status=live}}
By the time she began appearing regularly on SmackDown at the beginning of 2008, she had adopted a snobby attitude and become a villainous character.{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2011/11/29/maryse-happy-to-be-moving-on/|title=Maryse happy to be moving on|date=November 25, 2011|last=Wood|first=Darren|access-date=December 21, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=April 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416074211/https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2011/11/29/maryse-happy-to-be-moving-on/|url-status=live}} On the March 7, 2008, episode of SmackDown, Maryse competed in a swimsuit contest against Victoria, Michelle McCool, Cherry, and Eve Torres, which ended in a brawl between Maryse and Torres.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/03/08/4948036.html|title=Smackdown: Numbers game too much for 'Taker|date=March 8, 2008|last=McNamara|first=Andy|access-date=February 26, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=July 22, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120722131731/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/03/08/4948036.html|url-status=usurped}} The following week, she was the first eliminated from another swimsuit competition.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/03/15/5015701.html|title=Smackdown: Edge escapes the cage|date=March 15, 2008|last=McNamara|first=Andy|access-date=February 26, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=July 14, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714044610/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/03/15/5015701.html|url-status=usurped}} On March 28, Maryse competed in a "Wet and Wild" match, teaming with Victoria against Cherry and McCool in a losing effort.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/03/29/5135556.html|title=Smackdown: Last stop before Orlando|date=February 29, 2008|last=McNamara|first=Andy|access-date=February 26, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=July 14, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714192802/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/03/29/5135556.html|url-status=usurped}} On a "SmackDown after the bell" video on WWE's website, the tag team Deuce 'n Domino dumped Cherry, who had been their manager, and replaced her with Maryse. Maryse then insulted Cherry, only for Cherry to slap her.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/content/media/video/vms/smackdown/2008/may1-7/7017084|title=WWE.com Exclusive: Cherry's night goes from bad to worse|date=May 2, 2008|access-date=February 26, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090226041439/http://www.wwe.com/content/media/video/vms/smackdown/2008/may1-7/7017084|archive-date=February 26, 2009|url-status=dead}} On the May 16 episode of SmackDown, Maryse made her in-ring debut in a loss to Cherry, though she defeated Cherry in a rematch the following week.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/05/17/5597661.html|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713214928/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/05/17/5597661.html|archive-date=July 13, 2012|title=Smackdown: Lucky seven before J-Day|date=May 16, 2008|last=Waldman|first=Jon|access-date=June 25, 2009|work=SLAM! Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/05232008/articles/cherryreceiveskick|title=Cherry receives Maryse's sweet kick|date=May 23, 2008|last=Campbell|first=Brandon|access-date=December 23, 2008|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=December 27, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081227051003/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/05232008/articles/cherryreceiveskick|url-status=live}} On the June 6 episode of SmackDown!, SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero announced the creation of the WWE Divas Championship, and that same night the Divas competed in a Golden Dreams match to qualify for the championship match at The Great American Bash, which was won by Natalya.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/06062008/mainarticle|title=California dreamin'|date=June 6, 2008|last=Passero|first=Mitch|access-date=March 4, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=May 31, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120531225350/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/06062008/mainarticle|url-status=live}} On the July 4, 2008, episode of SmackDown!, she competed again in another Golden Dreams match to face Natalya for the championship, however she failed to win.{{cite news|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2008/1215244421.shtml|title=Smackdown Results – 7/4/08 – Tulsa, OK (Edge & Vickie wedding off)|date=July 5, 2008|last=Adam|first=Martin|access-date=September 9, 2015|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=October 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151006034839/http://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2008/1215244421.shtml|url-status=live}} For several weeks, Maryse competed in six-person tag team matches with Victoria and Natalya against Cherry, Michelle McCool and Maria. She suffered a minor broken nose after receiving a bulldog from Maria in August 2008.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/divas/divadish/divadish0815|title=Diva Dish: Celebrate SummerFest|last=Medalis|first=Kara A.|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|access-date=December 23, 2008|date=August 15, 2008|archive-date=December 27, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081227051006/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/divas/divadish/divadish0815|url-status=live}}
== Divas Champion (2008–2010) ==
Maryse began a rivalry with Michelle McCool in September 2008, challenging her for the WWE Divas Championship at Unforgiven,{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/09/08/6698911.html|title=Scramble matches make for wild Unforgiven|date=September 8, 2008|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=April 4, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=June 29, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629151951/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/09/08/6698911.html|url-status=usurped}} and in a rematch the following week on SmackDown, but failed to win on both occasions.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/09162008/mainarticle|title=Attack of the Moscow Mauler|date=September 16, 2008|last=Burdick|first=Michael|access-date=February 26, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=November 26, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111126104528/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/09162008/mainarticle|url-status=live}} On the September 23 episode of ECW, Maryse defeated McCool in a non-title match.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/09232008/mainarticle|title=Leggo my ego|date=September 23, 2008|last=Burdick|first=Michael|access-date=February 26, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=November 3, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103222543/http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/09232008/mainarticle|url-status=live}} After a month-long absence, Maryse returned at Survivor Series pay-per-view event in November, participating in a five-on-five Divas elimination tag team match, eliminating Kelly Kelly, Mickie James and Candice Michelle; Maryse was the sole survivor of her team, but was ultimately eliminated by Beth Phoenix.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/11/24/7514611.html|title=Two new world champs at dull Survivor Series|date=November 24, 2011|last1=Plummer|first1=Dale|last2=Tylwalk|first2=Nick|access-date=January 15, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=June 30, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630032306/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/11/24/7514611.html|url-status=usurped}} At the Armageddon pay-per-view on December 14, Maryse teamed up with Jillian Hall, Victoria and Natalya in a losing effort to McCool, Maria, Kelly Kelly and Mickie James in an Eight-Diva Santa's Little Helper tag team match.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/matches/8793508/results/|title=Results:Michelle and mistletoe|last=Rote|first=Andrew|date=December 14, 2008|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|access-date=December 14, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081217044714/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/matches/8793508/results/|archive-date=December 17, 2008|url-status=live}} On December 19, Maryse pinned Maria to become the number one contender for Michelle McCool's Divas Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12192008/mainarticle|title=With destiny Arma-gotten, Superstars lookin' to Rumble|date=November 19, 2008|last=Burdick|first=Michael|access-date=February 26, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=December 21, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111221050928/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12192008/mainarticle|url-status=live}} The following week on SmackDown, Maryse defeated McCool, with Maria as the special guest referee, to win her first Divas Championship.{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2009/07/24/maryse-oozes-sex-appeal-and-panache/|title=Maryse oozes sex appeal and panache|last=Kamchen|first=Richard|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=August 6, 2009|date=July 24, 2009}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12262008/mainarticle|title=Toronto title quest|date=December 26, 2008|last=Burdick|first=Michael|access-date=February 26, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=December 21, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111221050936/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12262008/mainarticle|url-status=live}} On December 28, at a house show in Raleigh, North Carolina, Maryse dislocated her knee in a tag team match against The Bella Twins (Nikki and Brie). It was later announced that the injury was not major, and therefore only missed a few weeks action. On the January 23, 2009, episode of SmackDown, Maryse returned and sat at ringside commentating during a Divas' tag team match.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/01232009/articles/marysereturns|title=Divas Champion Maryse returns to SmackDown|date=January 23, 2009|access-date=February 26, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=February 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090226134419/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/01232009/articles/marysereturns|url-status=live}} She returned to in-ring action on February 20, teaming with Michelle McCool in a win against Maria and Eve Torres, where she pinned Torres.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/02/20/8471916.html|title=Smackdown: Edge dominates thanks to some brotherly love|date=February 20, 2009|last=McNamara|first=Andy|access-date=March 21, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=July 16, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716014727/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/02/20/8471916.html|url-status=usurped}}
File:Diva Battle Royal at WrestleMania 25.jpg during the WrestleMania XXV event in April 2009]]
Maryse made her first appearance on Raw on March 2, as a commentator for a match involving the WWE Women's Champion Melina, with Maryse attacking her after the match.{{Citation needed|date=June 2023}} The following week, Maryse made her in-ring debut on Raw in a champion vs champion lumberjill match, which she defeated Melina.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/11413-raw-results-3909|title=Champion vs. Champion match|date=2009|last=Burdick|first=Michael|access-date=December 1, 2013|publisher=Wrestleview|archive-date=December 16, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216191244/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/11413-raw-results-3909|url-status=live}} The rivalry extended to a tag team match on SmackDown on March 13, where Melina and Maria defeated McCool and Maryse.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/03132009/articles/wwemobileonatt|title=Divas tag team match|date=2009|last=Burdick|first=Michael|access-date=December 1, 2013|publisher=WWE.com|archive-date=February 27, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227093350/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/03132009/articles/wwemobileonatt|url-status=live}} On March 27 episode of SmackDown, Maryse made her first championship defense, losing by disqualification after the returning Gail Kim attacked Maryse and McCool, and thus retained the championship.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_31006.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 3/27: Coverage of the MyNetwork TV Show, including HBK's tribute to Undertaker|last=Parks|first=Greg|date=March 28, 2009|work=PW Torch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc|access-date=September 6, 2010|archive-date=July 1, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090701110747/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_31006.shtml|url-status=live}} On April 5, Maryse competed in a 25-Diva Miss WrestleMania battle royal at WrestleMania XXV, but she was eliminated by Beth Phoenix and the match was won by Santina Marella (Santino Marella dressed in drag).{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/25/matches/9525482|title="Santina" Marella wins 25-Diva Battle Royal for title of "Miss WrestleMania"|date=April 5, 2009|access-date=January 15, 2013|publisher=WWE|archive-date=September 21, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921095834/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/25/matches/9525482|url-status=live}} Maryse made her last appearance on SmackDown on April 24, retaining her championship against Gail Kim.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_31631.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 4/24: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Dibiase & Rhodes vs. Batista & Shane|last=Parks|first=Greg|date=April 24, 2009|work=PW Torch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc|access-date=September 6, 2010|archive-date=June 28, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090628164902/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_31631.shtml|url-status=live}}
File:Maryse still Divas Champion - February 28, 2009.jpg
As part of the 2009 WWE Draft on April 13, Maryse was drafted to the Raw brand, and in the process, the Divas Championship became exclusive to Raw.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/14/9103546.html|title=Raw: Drafting a fresh start for the WWE|date=April 14, 2009|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=April 14, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=June 30, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630115738/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/14/9103546.html|url-status=usurped}} She made her first appearance as part of the brand on April 27, teaming with Beth Phoenix, Rosa Mendes, and Jillian Hall in a loss to Santina Marella, Mickie James, Brie Bella and Kelly Kelly.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/28/9271756.html|title=Raw: Batista next for the Orton Era|date=April 28, 2009|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=April 29, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=June 30, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630115717/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/28/9271756.html|url-status=usurped}} Maryse then began feuding with Mickie James after she cost James a number one contender's battle royal, which was eventually won by Kelly Kelly, by spraying hairspray in her eyes. The following week, Maryse lost a championship match against Kelly by disqualification, meaning the championship did not change hands, and won a rematch by pinfall two weeks later on June 8.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/05/26/9569121.html|title=RAW: Vince uses his podium; "Lakers" win|date=May 26, 2009|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=July 4, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=July 23, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723014512/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/05/26/9569121.html|url-status=usurped}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/06/08/9731446.html|title=RAW: Batista hurt, Vicki quits, Triple H returns|date=June 8, 2009|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=July 4, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=June 29, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629102422/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/06/08/9731446.html|url-status=usurped}} At Night of Champions on July 26, Maryse lost the Divas Championship to James.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/07/26/10270086.html|title=Night of Champions: Punk loses title, but keeps star performer tag|date=July 26, 2009|last=Elliott|first=Bryan|access-date=July 31, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=June 29, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629155724/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/07/26/10270086.html|url-status=usurped}} Despite being only the second Divas champion, her reign of 216 days remained the longest in the title's history for nearly five years, until AJ Lee surpassed her reign in January 2014.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_75747.shtml|title=WWE Newswire: A.J. sets record|date=January 17, 2014|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=March 21, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=January 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140119222658/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_75747.shtml|url-status=live}}
After losing the championship, Maryse underwent a legitimate knee surgery.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}} She returned on the November 23 episode of Raw, disguised as The Gobbledy Gooker, as the guest timekeeper for a Thanksgiving-themed 6-Divas tag team match. After the match, she revealed herself by attacking the Divas Champion Melina.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/11/23/11896621.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716030446/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/11/23/11896621.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 16, 2012|title=RAW: The Body hosts a Thanksgiving wrestling feast|date=November 23, 2009|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=November 24, 2009|work=SLam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} The following week, Maryse made her in-ring return teamed with Jillian Hall in a tag team match against Melina and Gail Kim, where Maryse pinned Melina.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11302009/mainarticle|title="Mini Me," mega show|date=November 30, 2009|last=Adkins|first=Greg|access-date=December 1, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=December 18, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131218235501/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11302009/mainarticle|url-status=live}} On the December 7 episode of Raw, Maryse defeated Gail Kim by dirty tactics, and following the match, Maryse proceed to attack Kelly Kelly, who was working as ring announcer, ordering her to announce she was the next Divas Champion, but was stopped by Melina.
In early 2010, a tournament was held for the newly vacated WWE Divas Championship due to Melina's injury.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1262642978|title=Melina vacates Divas title due to injury|last=Stone|first=Tom Van|date=January 4, 2010|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=September 6, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629141708/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1262642978|archive-date=June 29, 2011|url-status=dead}} Maryse entered the tournament, and defeated Brie Bella and Eve Torres in the first round and semi-finals, respectively, to advance to the finals.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/01/04/12348066.html|title=RAW: Bret Hart returns|date=January 4, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=March 21, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=July 23, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723024648/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/01/04/12348066.html|url-status=usurped}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/01/26/12611801.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714051053/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/01/26/12611801.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2012|title=RAW: Getting Psych-ed for the Rumble|date=January 26, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=March 21, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} The tournament's finals were originally scheduled for Elimination Chamber on February 21; instead, the match was changed by the SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero to an interbrand tag team match, where Maryse teamed with her scheduled opponent Gail Kim against LayCool (Michelle McCool and Layla), which was won by LayCool as a result of Maryse abandoning Kim during the match.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1266731519|title=Card for WWE Elimination Chamber|date=February 21, 2010|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=September 6, 2010|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629141712/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1266731519|archive-date=June 29, 2011|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/02/22/12978356.html|title=Batista, Jericho and Michaels capitalize on Elimination Chamber opportunities|last1=Plummer|first1=Dave|last2=Tylwalk|first2=Nick|date=August 12, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=September 6, 2010|archive-date=July 21, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721135441/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/02/22/12978356.html|url-status=usurped}} The following night on Raw, Maryse defeated Kim in the finals to win the championship, becoming the first Diva to have held it twice.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/22/12990596.html|title=RAW: Finding a Jewel on the Road to Wrestlemania|date=February 22, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=February 24, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=July 14, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714173124/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/22/12990596.html|url-status=usurped}}
On March 15 episode of Raw, Maryse defeated Kelly Kelly in a non-title match, attacking her after the match before being attacked by Eve Torres and Gail Kim, and saved by LayCool, then joining with them and Vickie Guerrero.{{Citation needed|date=June 2023}} On March 26 episode of SmackDown, Maryse teamed up with LayCool, Guerrero and Alicia Fox defeating Beth Phoenix in a 5-on-1 handicap match before being attacked by Kim, Eve, Kelly and Mickie James.{{cite web|last=Nemer|first=Paul|title=Smackdown Results – 3/26/10|date=March 27, 2010|work=Wrestle View|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/103-smackdown-results-3-26-10/|access-date=March 16, 2017|archive-date=August 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160830212400/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/103-smackdown-results-3-26-10/|url-status=live}} At WrestleMania XXVI, on March 28, she was part of the winning team of a 10-Diva tag team match with LayCool, Fox and Guerrero against Phoenix, James, Kim, Torres and Kelly Kelly,{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/WrestleMania26/2010/03/29/13391706.html|title=Undertaker ends Shawn Michaels' career in thrilling rematch to cap off Wrestlemania XXVI|date=March 29, 2010|last1=Plummer|first1=Dale|last2=Tylwalk|first2=Nick|access-date=August 14, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=June 30, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630024236/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/WrestleMania26/2010/03/29/13391706.html|url-status=usurped}} but the following night on Raw, she was pinned by Torres in a rematch.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/03/29/13402836.html|title=RAW: HBK says farewell to the WWE Universe|date=March 29, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=April 23, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=July 16, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716233427/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/03/29/13402836.html|url-status=usurped}} Maryse lost the Divas Championship two weeks later to Eve Torres on the April 12 episode of Raw,{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/04/12/13561586.html|title=RAW: Don't Hassel the Hoff|date=April 12, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=May 24, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=July 21, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721221730/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/04/12/13561586.html|url-status=usurped}} and was unsuccessful to regain it at Over the Limit pay-per-view in May.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/23/14057381.html|title=Batista quits to end disappointing Over The Limit|date=May 23, 2010|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=May 24, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=May 30, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120530090554/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/23/14057381.html|url-status=usurped}} At Fatal 4-Way on June 20, Maryse failed to regain the title in a Fatal Four-Way match that also involved then-champion Eve, Gail Kim, and Alicia Fox, which Fox would win pinning her to become the champion.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_42085.shtml|title=WWE News: Fatal Four-Way PPV News & Notes – three new champions, bonus matches, Vince McMahon appearance|date=June 20, 2010|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=June 21, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=June 24, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100624045131/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_42085.shtml|url-status=live}}
== Managing Ted DiBiase (2010–2011) ==
File:Maryse 2010 Tribute to the Troops.jpg event in December 2010]]
On the June 21 episode of Raw, after Ted DiBiase Jr. fired Virgil, Maryse became DiBiase's new personal assistant.{{cite web|first=Nick|last=Tylwalk|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/06/22/14472436.html|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719191354/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/06/22/14472436.html|archive-date=July 19, 2012|title=Raw: Vince inserts himself into the NXT saga|access-date=June 2, 2010|date=June 2, 2010|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|work=Slam! Sports}} At Money in the Bank, on July 18, Maryse accompanied DiBiase in his Money in the Bank ladder match for the WWE Championship contract, which she tried to pick the briefcase, but was stopped by John Morrison.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/matches/14863112/results/|title=Results:"Miz-ter" Money in the Bank|access-date=July 19, 2010|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=June 20, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120620231804/http://www.wwe.com/f/404-not-found.html|url-status=live}} Along with DiBiase, Maryse was announced as a mentor for Brodus Clay for the fourth season of NXT on November 30.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/30/16381991.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630191038/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/30/16381991.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 30, 2012|title=WWE NXT: Season 3 mercifully ends with new breakout diva crowned|date=November 30, 2010|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=December 1, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} On Raw, on December 13, Maryse was involved in a battle royal to determine the winner of the Diva of the Year Slammy Award, but was eliminated by Natalya.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_46028.shtml|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 12/13: Slammy Awards, David Arquette Returns, Verdict by Barrett on Cena Reinstatement, TLC Hype, much more|date=December 14, 2010|first=Wade|last=Keller|author-link=Wade Keller|access-date=April 1, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=March 15, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110315052647/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_46028.shtml|url-status=live}} Clay traded his mentors, Maryse and DiBiase, for Alberto Del Rio on the January 25, 2011, episode of NXT.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/26/17036676.html|title=WWE NXT: Rookies battle for chance at new pro|date=January 26, 2011|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=January 15, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=July 13, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713182824/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/26/17036676.html|url-status=usurped}} In late September 2010, Maryse was involved in a storyline with Goldust, in which he stole the Million Dollar Championship from DiBiase,{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_44266.shtml|title=Keller's WWE Raw report 10/4: John Cena joins The Nexus, wrestles as Nexus, reads statement regarding joining Nexus|date=October 4, 2010|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|access-date=October 20, 2010|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303212701/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_44266.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/10/25/15816946.html|title=Cena central to Bragging Rights; Smackdown wins again|last=Sokol|first=Bryan|date=October 25, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=November 3, 2010|archive-date=July 14, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714010806/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/10/25/15816946.html|url-status=usurped}} and lost a mixed tag team match against Goldust and Aksana on October 26.{{cite web|title=WWE NXT: October 26, 2010|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/wwe-nxt-october-26-2010-16139072|publisher=WWE|access-date=May 1, 2014|archive-date=June 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140618000703/http://www.wwe.com/videos/wwe-nxt-october-26-2010-16139072|url-status=dead}}
On March 8, Maryse became the co-host of NXT, alongside Matt Striker.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/03/09/17546731.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630121749/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/03/09/17546731.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 30, 2012|title=WWE NXT: Redemption beings (sic) for 6 former rookies|date=March 9, 2011|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=March 11, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} As part of NXT Redemption, Maryse was involved in several romantic storylines, most notably with Yoshi Tatsu, Lucky Cannon, and Hornswoggle.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/05/11/18131441.html|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716061907/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/05/11/18131441.html|archive-date=July 16, 2012|title=WWE NXT: Regal finally gets match with Novak|date=May 11, 2011|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=December 21, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/21/18316911.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715180003/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/21/18316911.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 15, 2012|title=WWE NXT: Ryder makes surprise appearance|date=June 21, 2011|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=December 21, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} In April, DiBiase made an ultimatum to Maryse for her to choose to continue on the NXT or continue with him. The following week, Maryse chose to continue appearing on NXT, disbanding their alliance in the process.{{Cite web|url=http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/wwe-news/wwe-nxt-results-4-12-2011.php|title=WWE NXT Results (4/12/11) – Yoshi Tatsu Gets The Girl|last=WrestlingNewsWorld.com|website=Wrestling News World|access-date=April 12, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306063330/http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/wwe-news/wwe-nxt-results-4-12-2011.php|archive-date=March 6, 2016|url-status=dead}} In August, Maryse underwent surgery for an abdominal hernia and took time off WWE programming.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_52566.shtml|title=WWE Diva undergoes surgery|date=August 25, 2011|access-date=June 26, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=August 28, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110828024924/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_52566.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1314281871|title=WWE Diva scheduled for surgery on Wednesday|date=August 25, 2011|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=December 21, 2011|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110828105245/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1314281871|archive-date=August 28, 2011|url-status=dead}} After two months of inactivity, Maryse was released from her WWE contract on October 28.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/maryse-released|title=Maryse released|date=October 28, 2011|access-date=October 28, 2011|publisher=WWE|archive-date=March 26, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326173724/http://www.wwe.com/inside/maryse-released|url-status=live}}
= Independent circuit (2012) =
On October 5, 2012, Maryse appeared at the Family Wrestling Entertainment (FWE) event Back 2 Brooklyn, performing live commentary.{{cite web|url=http://www.fwewrestling.com/show-schedule/viewevent/1-back-2-brooklyn|title=Back 2 Brooklyn|access-date=February 21, 2013|publisher=Family Wrestling Entertainment|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130218042119/http://www.fwewrestling.com/show-schedule/viewevent/1-back-2-brooklyn|archive-date=February 18, 2013}} She began appearing regularly for FWE, where she commentated during women's matches.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=70589&p=3|title=Tommy Dreamer Wins Gold: Complete FWE "X" Coverage From Long Island|date=July 28, 2012|last=Johnson|first=Mike|access-date=October 20, 2013|publisher=PWInsider|archive-date=October 24, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024052617/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=70589&p=3|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Mike|title=Complete FWE: No Limits IPPV coverage|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=75479&p=3|publisher=PWInsider|access-date=February 17, 2013|archive-date=December 20, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220063925/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=75479&p=3|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_73905.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – SHOW RESULTS – 10/12 FWE in Brooklyn, N.Y.: Morgan vs. J-Mo main event, DiBiase returns to the ring vs. Cabana, Jarrett, A-Love, Masters, Young Bucks, Carlito, more|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=December 20, 2019|archive-date=April 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415153413/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_73905.shtml|url-status=live}}
= Return to WWE (2016–present) =
File:The Miz as Intercontinental champion along Maryse Raw April 2016.jpg at a Raw event in April 2016]]
On April 4, 2016, episode of Raw, the episode after WrestleMania 32, Maryse returned during a WWE Intercontinental Championship match between the champion Zack Ryder and her husband, The Miz. During the match, Maryse slapped Ryder's father, who was in the front row, in order to distract Ryder and allowed Miz to capture the championship for the fifth time, thus becoming his manager in the process, where the two then became an on-screen power couple.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=101100&p=2|title=WWE RAW Report: Who Is The Number One Contender?, Who Did Not Make Their Debut From Nxt Tonight?, A Celebration Of Women's Wrestling . . . And A Walk Out, And More|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=April 4, 2016|access-date=April 5, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=April 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160408061716/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=101100&p=2|url-status=live}} She formally re-introduced herself three days later on the April 7 episode of SmackDown before once more helping Miz to retain his championship over Ryder.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/101187/wwe-smackdown-report-owens-and-jericho-versus-styles-and-cesaro-corbin-talks-reigns-and-styles-face-off-vaudevillains-debut-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE Smackdown Report: Owens And Jericho Versus Styles And Cesaro, Corbin Talks, Reigns And Styles Face-Off, Vaudevillains Debut, And More|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=April 8, 2016|access-date=April 9, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=September 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924231531/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/101187/wwe-smackdown-report-owens-and-jericho-versus-styles-and-cesaro-corbin-talks-reigns-and-styles-face-off-vaudevillains-debut-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}} She then began to cut various promos with Miz as his host during the Miz TV segments, while calling themselves the "It" Couple.{{cite web|title=WWE Smackdown Results – 4/14/16 (Sami Zayn Vs. Chris Jericho In Main Event, No. 1 Contenders Tag Team Tournament Continues)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/60645-wwe-smackdown-results-41416-sami-zayn-vs-chris-jericho-main-event-tag-team-tournament-continues/|website=wrestleview.com|access-date=April 16, 2016|date=April 15, 2016|archive-date=April 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160418085133/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/60645-wwe-smackdown-results-41416-sami-zayn-vs-chris-jericho-main-event-tag-team-tournament-continues/|url-status=live}} Following a hiatus due to the shoot of a WWE film, Maryse returned to WWE television on the June 27 episode of Raw, where she helped Miz to retain his championship against Kane after she faked an ankle injury.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=103000&p=3|title=WWE RAW Report: Will The Main Event Of Battleground Change?, Some Returns To Action, Becky Uses Titus; Actions For Motivation, And More|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=June 27, 2016|access-date=June 28, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=October 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161007033538/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=103000&p=3|url-status=live}}
After being drafted to Smackdown as part of the 2016 WWE draft which took place on July 19,{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=103481&p=3|title=Complete Smackdown Draft Report: Who Went Where?, Which NXT Wrestlers Got Promoted?, Who Is The WWE Champion Going Into Battleground, And More|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=July 19, 2016|access-date=July 27, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=July 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160725193627/http://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=103481&p=3|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/article/2016-wwe-draft-results|title=2016 WWE Draft results: WWE officially ushers in New Era|website=WWE.com|date=July 19, 2016|access-date=July 21, 2016|archive-date=July 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160721162725/http://www.wwe.com/article/2016-wwe-draft-results|url-status=live}} she helped her husband to retain the title on several occasions.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/11/backlashppvresults/|title=9/11 WWE Backlash Results – CALDWELL'S Ongoing PPV Report|last=Caldwell|first=James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=September 11, 2016|access-date=September 11, 2016|archive-date=September 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160918102125/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/11/backlashppvresults/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=WWE Smackdown Results – 11/15/16 (Live from Wilkes-Barre, 900th episode, The Undertaker and Edge return)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/69572-wwe-smackdown-results-111516-live-wilkes-barre-900th-episode-undertaker-edge-return/|work=WrestleView|access-date=November 15, 2016|date=November 15, 2016|archive-date=December 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161212121549/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/69572-wwe-smackdown-results-111516-live-wilkes-barre-900th-episode-undertaker-edge-return/|url-status=live}}
In February 2017, Maryse was involved in her first feud since her return when she and The Miz feuded with the also real-life couple Nikki Bella and John Cena.{{cite web|title=Matters on "Miz TV" get explosive between John Cena, The Miz, Maryse and Nikki Bella|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2017-02-28|date=February 28, 2017|work=WWE|access-date=February 28, 2017|archive-date=March 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301180403/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2017-02-28|url-status=live}} This culminated in a mixed tag team match at WrestleMania 33, where Maryse and Miz would lose in what was Maryse's first match in over six years.{{cite web|last=Burdick|first=Michael|title=John Cena & Nikki Bella def. Miz & Maryse; Cena asks Nikki to marry him|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/33/john-cena-nikki-bella-the-miz-maryse-results|work=WWE|access-date=April 2, 2017|archive-date=April 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404043332/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/33/john-cena-nikki-bella-the-miz-maryse-results|url-status=live}} On April 10, Maryse was drafted to the Raw brand along with Miz as part of the "Superstar Shake Up".{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/77717-wwe-raw-results-41017-night-1-superstar-shake/|title=WWE RAW Results – 4/10/17 (Night #1 of the Superstar Shake Up)|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|website=WrestleView|date=April 10, 2017|access-date=April 12, 2017|archive-date=April 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170413022635/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/77717-wwe-raw-results-41017-night-1-superstar-shake/|url-status=live}} On June 4, at Extreme Rules, Maryse was in Miz's corner when he won the WWE Intercontinental Championship for the seventh time by defeating Dean Ambrose.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=6/4 Powell's WWE Extreme Rules Live Review: Finn Balor vs. Samoa Joe vs. Bray Wyatt vs. Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins in a five-way to become No. 1 contender to the WWE Universal Championship, The Hardys vs. Sheamus and Cesaro in a cage match for the Raw Tag Titles|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/06/04/64-powells-wwe-extreme-rules-live-review-finn-balor-vs-samoa-joe-vs-bray-wyatt-vs-roman-reigns-vs-seth-rollins-five-way-become-no-1-contender-wwe-universal-championshi/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=June 4, 2017|date=June 4, 2017|archive-date=May 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513182501/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/06/04/64-powells-wwe-extreme-rules-live-review-finn-balor-vs-samoa-joe-vs-bray-wyatt-vs-roman-reigns-vs-seth-rollins-five-way-become-no-1-contender-wwe-universal-championshi/|url-status=live}} In September, following her pregnancy announcement, Maryse stopped appearing on television.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/mikethemiz/status/979116751513206785|title=On March 28, 2018 Mizanin welcomed a baby girl named Monroe Sky Mizanin|access-date=March 28, 2018|archive-date=November 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109005847/https://twitter.com/mikethemiz/status/979116751513206785|url-status=live}} On November 19, 2017, she made an appearance on the Survivor Series pay-per-view crowd watching Miz fight United States Champion Baron Corbin.{{cite web|last=Pappola|first=Ryan|title=United States Champion Baron Corbin def. Intercontinental Champion The Miz|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2017/the-miz-baron-corbin-results|work=WWE|access-date=November 19, 2017|archive-date=December 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204054028/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2017/the-miz-baron-corbin-results|url-status=live}}
On January 22, 2018, in the Raw 25 Years special episode, Maryse was honored as part of a segment involving women considered legends that contributed to the company's success, including the Bella Twins, Kelly Kelly, Lilian Garcia, Torrie Wilson, Michelle McCool, Terri Runnels, Maria Kanellis and the Hall of Famers Jacqueline and Trish Stratus.{{cite web|title=WWE honors female WWE Legends: Raw 25, Jan. 22, 2018|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/wwe-honors-female-wwe-legends-raw-25-jan-22-2018|work=WWE|access-date=January 22, 2018|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028201348/https://www.wwe.com/videos/wwe-honors-female-wwe-legends-raw-25-jan-22-2018|url-status=live}} Later she started making backstage promotional videos with Miz supporting him in the WWE Mixed Match Challenge, in which he won alongside Asuka in April in support of the charity Rescue Dogs Rock.{{cite news|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-mixed-match-challenge/article/the-miz-to-team-with-auska-in-wwe-mmc|title=The Miz to team with Asuka in WWE Mixed Match Challenge|publisher=WWE|access-date=January 8, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109135519/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-mixed-match-challenge/article/the-miz-to-team-with-auska-in-wwe-mmc|archive-date=January 9, 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-mixed-match-challenge/article/wwe-to-support-12-charities-in-mixed-match-challenge|title=WWE supports 12 charities with new Facebook Watch show: WWE Mixed Match Challenge|publisher=WWE|access-date=January 12, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180112190150/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-mixed-match-challenge/article/wwe-to-support-12-charities-in-mixed-match-challenge|archive-date=January 12, 2018}}
Maryse returned to Smackdown to manage The Miz in July 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/maryse-returns-smackdown-promote-television-show|title=Maryse Returns To Smackdown To Promote Television Show – Fightful Wrestling|website=www.fightful.com|access-date=September 5, 2018|archive-date=September 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180905175646/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/maryse-returns-smackdown-promote-television-show|url-status=live}} Following Maryse's interference in The Miz vs. Daniel Bryan match at Summerslam,{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2790234-the-miz-beats-daniel-bryan-with-help-from-maryse-at-wwe-summerslam-2018|title=The Miz Beats Daniel Bryan with Help from Maryse at WWE SummerSlam 2018|first=Mike|last=Chiari|website=Bleacher Report|access-date=September 5, 2018|archive-date=September 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180905175729/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2790234-the-miz-beats-daniel-bryan-with-help-from-maryse-at-wwe-summerslam-2018|url-status=live}} Maryse and Miz were put in a mixed tag match by the SmackDown General Manager Paige against Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan at Hell in a Cell on September 16 and won.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2018/daniel-bryan-brie-bella-the-miz-maryse|title=Bryan & Brie are coming for Miz & Mrs. at WWE Hell in a Cell|website=WWE|access-date=September 5, 2018|archive-date=September 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916170843/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2018/daniel-bryan-brie-bella-the-miz-maryse|url-status=live}} On the September 11 edition of SmackDown Live, Maryse competed in her first singles match in over 8 years, losing to disqualification to Brie Bella.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-solid-go-home-effort-for-hell-in-a-cell-on-sunday/|title=WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Solid go-home effort for Hell in a Cell on Sunday|website=CBS Sports|date=September 12, 2018|access-date=September 12, 2018|archive-date=September 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180913002331/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-solid-go-home-effort-for-hell-in-a-cell-on-sunday/|url-status=live}} Following this match, Maryse would again stop appearing on television as Miz began a storyline with Shane McMahon. At Elimination Chamber Maryse returned as a face announcing she and The Miz are having their second child.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Elimination Chamber 2019 live review: Daniel Bryan vs. AJ Styles vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Randy Orton vs. Samoa Joe in an Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship, new WWE Women's Tag Champions, Ronda Rousey vs. Ruby Riott for the Raw Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/02/17/powells-wwe-elimination-chamber-2019-live-review-daniel-bryan-vs-aj-styles-vs-jeff-hardy-vs-kofi-kingston-vs-randy-orton-vs-samoa-joe-in-an-elimination-chamber-match-for-the-wwe-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=February 17, 2019|date=February 17, 2019|archive-date=February 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218141751/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/02/17/powells-wwe-elimination-chamber-2019-live-review-daniel-bryan-vs-aj-styles-vs-jeff-hardy-vs-kofi-kingston-vs-randy-orton-vs-samoa-joe-in-an-elimination-chamber-match-for-the-wwe-championship/|url-status=live}} Although Miz was drafted to SmackDown during the 2019 WWE Draft, Maryse went undrafted. Her first post-draft appearance occurred during a pre-recorded segment on SmackDown in December 2019 for Miz's feud with "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt, where she appeared with Miz at their home.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/12/13/12-13-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-the-wwe-tlc-go-home-show/|title=12/13 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Barnett's review of the WWE TLC go-home show|date=December 13, 2019|last=Barnett|first=Jake|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=December 25, 2019|archive-date=December 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191229143857/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/12/13/12-13-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-the-wwe-tlc-go-home-show/|url-status=live}} Maryse returned to Raw on April 12, 2021, as part of Miz TV.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=4/12 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the night after WrestleMania 37, Rhea Ripley vs. Asuka for the Raw Women's Championship, Miz TV with Maryse, Firefly Funhouse, new broadcast team, new venue|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/12/4-12-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-night-after-wrestlemania-37-rhea-ripley-vs-asuka-for-the-raw-womens-championship-miz-tv-with-maryse-firefly-funhouse-new-broadcast-team-new-v/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 12, 2021|access-date=April 13, 2021|archive-date=November 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211102054553/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/12/4-12-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-night-after-wrestlemania-37-rhea-ripley-vs-asuka-for-the-raw-womens-championship-miz-tv-with-maryse-firefly-funhouse-new-broadcast-team-new-v/|url-status=live}} On the same episode, Maryse accompanied and helped The Miz and John Morrison to defeat Damian Priest in a handicap match.
On November 29, 2021, Maryse made a surprise return to Raw, where she accompanied The Miz and confronted Edge in the middle of his first promo after being drafted back to Raw.{{Cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-the-miz-maryse-return-wwe-raw-dancing-with-the-stars/|title=Former WWE Champion Returns on WWE Raw, Confronts Edge|website=WWE|date=November 30, 2021 |access-date=January 18, 2022|archive-date=January 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118183040/https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-the-miz-maryse-return-wwe-raw-dancing-with-the-stars/|url-status=live}} She made multiple appearances on Raw in the following weeks, including attempting to interfere in the match between Edge and The Miz at Day 1, where Beth Phoenix returned to confront her.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/day-1/day-one-2022/edge-vs-the-miz-results|title=Beth Phoenix returned to help Edge even the odds against Miz & Maryse|website=WWE|access-date=January 18, 2022|archive-date=January 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102153140/https://www.wwe.com/shows/day-1/day-one-2022/edge-vs-the-miz-results|url-status=live}} On the following week Raw, Edge and Beth Phoenix challenged The Miz and Maryse to a mixed-tag team match at the Royal Rumble, which The Miz accepted.{{Cite web|url=https://africa.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/21817337/wwe-royal-rumble-results-card-news-stories-match-information|title=2022 WWE Royal Rumble results, news and information|date=January 10, 2022|website=ESPN|access-date=January 18, 2022|archive-date=January 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118165225/https://africa.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/21817337/wwe-royal-rumble-results-card-news-stories-match-information|url-status=live}} On January 17, 2022, Maryse attempted to persuade Beth Phoenix to cancel their match at the Royal Rumble, and attacked her with a brick in her purse when she refused.{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/sports/wwe-raw-results-the-bloodline-attacks-seth-rollins-miz-maryse-get-one-brick-over-edge-and-beth-phoenix-4670450.html|title=WWE RAW Results: The Bloodline Attacks Seth Rollins, Miz, Maryse Get One 'Brick' Over Edge and Beth Phoenix|date=January 18, 2022|website=News18|access-date=January 18, 2022|archive-date=January 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118165224/https://www.news18.com/news/sports/wwe-raw-results-the-bloodline-attacks-seth-rollins-miz-maryse-get-one-brick-over-edge-and-beth-phoenix-4670450.html|url-status=live}} The feud concluded in a mixed tag team match at Royal Rumble where Maryse and The Miz lost the match.{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2022/edge-beth-phoenix-vs-the-miz-maryse-results|title=Edge & Beth Phoenix def. The Miz & Maryse|last=Bryant|first=Nathan|date=January 29, 2022|work=WWE|access-date=January 31, 2022|archive-date=January 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130152409/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2022/edge-beth-phoenix-vs-the-miz-maryse-results|url-status=live}}
Professional wrestling style and persona
Throughout her career, Maryse has been noted for generating heat due to her snobby persona and bossy attitude in the ring, as well as for her comedy skits that often come unexpectedly during her matches and promos.{{Cite news|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/918404-wwe-releases-maryse-top-5-maryse-moments-in-wwe-history|title=WWE Releases Maryse: Her Top 5 Moments in WWE History|first=Justin|last=Watry|website=Bleacher Report|access-date=January 18, 2022|archive-date=January 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118183226/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/918404-wwe-releases-maryse-top-5-maryse-moments-in-wwe-history|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2699499-ranking-wwes-top-impersonations-after-miz-maryse-mock-john-cena-nikki-bella|title=Ranking WWE's Top Impersonations After Miz & Maryse Mock John Cena & Nikki Bella|first=The Doctor Chris|last=Mueller|website=Bleacher Report|access-date=January 18, 2022|archive-date=January 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118182912/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2699499-ranking-wwes-top-impersonations-after-miz-maryse-mock-john-cena-nikki-bella|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/523661-10-great-foreign-wrestlers-who-contributed-a-lot-to-the-wwe-in-the-21st-century|title=10 Great Foreign Wrestlers Who Contributed To The WWE|first=The Jonathan|last=Cooneyy|website=Bleacher Report|access-date=January 18, 2022|archive-date=January 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118182824/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/523661-10-great-foreign-wrestlers-who-contributed-a-lot-to-the-wwe-in-the-21st-century|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/574173-wwe-stars-who-deserves-a-push|title=WWE Stars: Who Deserves a Push?|first=Zoe|last=Eyvelisse|website=Bleacher Report|access-date=January 18, 2022|archive-date=January 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118171218/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/574173-wwe-stars-who-deserves-a-push|url-status=live}}
Other media
In April 2007, she appeared alongside fellow WWE Divas Ashley, Torrie Wilson, Brooke Adams, Layla, and Kelly Kelly in Timbaland's music video "Throw It On Me" featuring The Hives.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/4563070|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070622195732/http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/4563070|archive-date=June 22, 2007|last=Medalis|first=Kara A.|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|title=The Sexiest Women in L.A.|access-date=April 21, 2007|date=April 20, 2007}}
Ouellet also made an appearance in the January 2009 issue of Muscle & Fitness, along with Eve Torres and Michelle McCool.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/news/divasmuscleandfitness|title=SmackDown Divas crank up the heat in 'Muscle & Fitness'|date=December 8, 2008|last=Medalis|first=Kara A.|access-date=September 16, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=December 21, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111221050712/http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/news/divasmuscleandfitness|url-status=live}} She and John Morrison were interviewed on Eurosport in the same year.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFLn77EdXWw Maryse and Morrison Talking on "Eurosport"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913135922/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFLn77EdXWw |date=September 13, 2016 }} in 2009 She also made a special appearance on Redemption Song, which was hosted by WWE wrestler Chris Jericho, along with Candice Michelle, Mickie James, and Eve Torres.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/The_Specialists_34/article_31518.shtml|title=Under The Microscope – 4/17 WWE Smackdown: Brand Split delay, Matt Hardy's Leg Drop on Jeff, Karaoke records, Bruce Pearl raps instead of R-Truth (w/Video)|date=April 20, 2009|last=Stevens|first=Lee|access-date=September 16, 2009|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=September 26, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926061207/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/The_Specialists_34/article_31518.shtml|url-status=live}} She has also appeared in several newspaper interviews, including Tokyo Headline, and was on the cover of Sessions Magazine in October 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.japanstyle.info/08/entry7812.html|title=Hidden Effort of WWE Maryse|date=August 5, 2010|access-date=August 31, 2013|work=Tokyo Headline|publisher=Japan Style|archive-date=September 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925095631/http://www.japanstyle.info/08/entry7812.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sessionsmagazine.com/2011/10/sessions-magazine-featuring-maryse-ouellet/|title=Sessions Magazine Featuring Maryse Ouellet|date=October 5, 2011|access-date=August 31, 2013|work=Sessions Magazine|archive-date=August 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130803070043/http://www.sessionsmagazine.com/2011/10/sessions-magazine-featuring-maryse-ouellet/|url-status=live}}
In 2012, Maryse was featured on the cover of Le Journal de Montréal,{{cite web|url=http://www.frenchkissmaryse.com/2012/01/le-journal-de-montreal-feature/|title=Le Journal de Monstréal Featuring Maryse Ouellet|date=January 31, 2012|access-date=October 11, 2015|work=Celebrity|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117024808/http://www.frenchkissmaryse.com/2012/01/le-journal-de-montreal-feature/|archive-date=November 17, 2015|url-status=dead}} and on MDA Show of Strength with The Miz and other celebrities. In 2015, Ouellet had roles in Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! and in Santa's Little Helper, the latter starring The Miz. In the same year, she appeared on the E! reality television series WAGS.{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0653486/|title=Maryse Ouellet|access-date=March 25, 2015|publisher=IMDb|archive-date=July 12, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150712142225/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0653486/|url-status=live}} In 2016, it was announced that Maryse would appear as a main cast member on the sixth season of Total Divas, which prompted her return to WWE.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/totaldivas/article/total-bellas-coming-e-new-total-divas-cast-announced|title='Total Bellas' coming to E!, new 'Total Divas' cast announced|date=April 26, 2016|access-date=August 5, 2016|publisher=WWE.com|archive-date=August 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810075203/http://www.wwe.com/shows/totaldivas/article/total-bellas-coming-e-new-total-divas-cast-announced|url-status=live}} In June 2017, Maryse along with Miz were on the cover of DUB Magazine with a Jeep car.{{cite web|url=https://instagram.com/p/BUxz0nvAl-f/|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/dubmagazine/1527229665104781215|archive-date=December 23, 2021|url-access=registration|title=dubmagazine on Instagram: Check out @mikethemiz as featured in the latest issue of DUB Magazine at dubmagazine.com|author=DUB Magazine|website=Instagram|date=May 31, 2017|access-date=July 26, 2017}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|url=https://instagram.com/p/BU0bx3VAzlr/|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/marysemizanin/1527968347503933803|archive-date=December 23, 2021|url-access=registration|title=marysemizanin on Instagram: The #ItCouple graces the cover of @dubmagazine|last=Mizanin|first=Maryse|website=Instagram|date=June 1, 2017|access-date=July 26, 2017}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|url=https://instagram.com/p/BU1ekDmAh1B/|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/marysemizanin/1528262067717545281|archive-date=December 23, 2021|url-access=registration|title=marysemizanin on Instagram: WCheck us out in @dubmagazine this month!!!!|last=Mizanin|first=Maryse|website=Instagram|date=June 2, 2017|access-date=July 26, 2017}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|url=https://instagram.com/p/BVBShpKAbGB/|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/marysemizanin/1531586825053909377|archive-date=December 23, 2021|url-access=registration|title=marysemizanin on Instagram: Hubby & I in @dubmagazine this month !!!!|last=Mizanin|first=Maryse|website=Instagram|date=June 6, 2017|access-date=July 26, 2017}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|url=https://instagram.com/p/BVK5ukODTnP/|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/mikethemiz/1534292511710591439|archive-date=December 23, 2021|url-access=registration|title=mikethemiz on Instagram: I can't tell which pic from @dubmagazine is my favorite|first=Mike|last=Mizanin|website=Instagram|date=June 10, 2017|access-date=July 26, 2017|author-link=The Miz}}{{cbignore}}
Maryse has appeared in nine WWE video games. She made her in-game debut at WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2010, later appearing in WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011, WWE '12, and returned in WWE 2K18, WWE 2K19, WWE 2K20, WWE 2K Battlegrounds, WWE 2K22, WWE 2K23, WWE 2K24,{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/thq/wwe-12/thq-wwe-12-roster-reveal-september|title=Superstar roster revealed for THQ's "WWE '12"|date=September 2, 2011|last=Corey|first=Clayton|access-date=April 5, 2016|publisher=WWE.com|archive-date=July 25, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140725161822/http://www.wwe.com/inside/thq/wwe-12/thq-wwe-12-roster-reveal-september|url-status=live}} and WWE 2K25.
In 2018, Maryse and her husband Mike appeared in a reality television series titled Miz & Mrs.{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/01/wwe-miz-mrs-usa-network-unscripted-series-1202238990/|title=WWE 'Miz & Mrs.' Docuseries Set at USA Network|last=Ramos|first=Dino-Ray|date=January 8, 2018|website=Deadline|access-date=January 9, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109060208/http://deadline.com/2018/01/wwe-miz-mrs-usa-network-unscripted-series-1202238990/|archive-date=January 9, 2018}} It was later announced on July 26 that Maryse would not be returning for the eighth season of Total Divas.{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}}
Filmography
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!colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;"|Film |
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!Year !Film !Role !Notes |
1994
|Pouilleuse |Film debut |
rowspan="2"|2015
|Officer Davis |
Santa's Little Helper
|Melody |
rowspan="3"|2016
|Karla |Sidney | |
Delilah
|Amy Lannigan | |
Isle of the Dead
|Mikaela Usylvich | |
2017
|Ana |Straight-to-DVD |
2018
|Enter the Fist and the Golden Fleecing |Macy Does | |
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!colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;"|Television |
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!Year !Title !Role !Notes |
2008
|Herself |Guest appearance |
2010
|Religieuse auditorium |1 episode |
2011
|Femme de Lemire |1 episode |
2012
|Infirmière d'Yvon |2 episodes |
2015
|WAGS |rowspan="4"| Herself |Episode: "Never Have I Ever" |
2016–2018
|Main cast (seasons 6–7): 25 episodes |
2018
|Episode: "What Comes Up, Must Go Down" |
2018–2022
|Main cast |
2020
|Celebrity Game Face |Herself |Episode: "Santa’s Helpers and Holiday Dances" |
Other endeavors
Following her release from WWE in 2011, Ouellet announced her plans for a clothing and jewelry line named House of Maryse.
Beginning in late 2013, Ouellet began working as a realtor in Los Angeles after spending a year earning her real estate license.{{cite web|last=Linder|first=Zack|title=Exclusive interview: Catching up with the lovely and talented Maryse|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/wwe-divas/maryse-exclusive-interview|date=January 17, 2014|work=WWE.com|access-date=January 20, 2014|archive-date=March 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315124824/http://www.wwe.com/inside/wwe-divas/maryse-exclusive-interview|url-status=live}}
Personal life
Ouellet is a native speaker of French, fluent in English, and she is able to read Spanish, although she cannot speak it.{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2009/12/23/maryse-answers-slam-wrestling-reader-questions/|title=Maryse answers SLAM! Wrestling reader questions|date=December 12, 2009|last=Kapur|first=Bob|access-date=December 27, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=December 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211214132901/https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2009/12/23/maryse-answers-slam-wrestling-reader-questions/|url-status=live}} Ouellet has a tattoo of her late father's name, Guy, on her left wrist. She has a degree in business administration, and holds a black belt in Kyokushin Karate.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/Ouellet_Maryse.html|title=Maryse Ouellet|last=Kamchen|first=Richard|access-date=July 4, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=February 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220030306/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/Ouellet_Maryse.html|url-status=dead}} Her favorite actress is Scarlett Johansson, her favorite bands are Simple Plan and Nickelback, and she loves techno music.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/divas/2006divasearch/maryseouellet/divasearchq|title=Getting to know your Diva Search Contestants: Maryse Ouellet|date=July 5, 2006|last=Zack|first=Zeigler|access-date=May 5, 2016|publisher=WWE.com|archive-date=June 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612190140/https://www.wwe.com/superstars/divas/2006divasearch/maryseouellet/divasearchq|url-status=live}} Ouellet is vegetarian.{{Cite news|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/900297/maryse-bets-the-miz-he-can-t-last-one-week-without-eating-meat-on-total-divas|title=Maryse Convinces Her Husband to Become Vegetarian For One Week|work=E! Online|access-date=December 23, 2017|archive-date=December 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171224042452/http://www.eonline.com/news/900297/maryse-bets-the-miz-he-can-t-last-one-week-without-eating-meat-on-total-divas|url-status=live}}
She was inspired to become a professional wrestler by Lita.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_56629.shtml|title=Maryse talks WWE release, restraining order, Divas Legend she wants to work with|date=January 5, 2012|access-date=April 12, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=April 30, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120430044309/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_56629.shtml|url-status=live}} She cites Lita and Victoria as her dream opponents.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/moredivadreams|title=More Diva dreams come true|website=WWE|date=August 24, 2006|access-date=June 27, 2016|archive-date=March 4, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304002244/http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/moredivadreams|url-status=live}}
In 2013, Ouellet got engaged to longtime boyfriend and fellow wrestler Mike Mizanin, better known by his ring name, The Miz. The two were married in The Bahamas on February 20, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://news.mtv.ca/news/celebrity/mike-the-miz-mizanin-knows-his-fiance-is-hotter/|title=Mike "The Miz" Mizanin Knows His Fiance is hotter|last=Nesbitt|first=Cherylann|access-date=August 31, 2013|publisher=MTV|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016154157/http://news.mtv.ca/news/celebrity/mike-the-miz-mizanin-knows-his-fiance-is-hotter/|archive-date=October 16, 2013|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://news.mtv.ca/blogs/the-challenge/mike-the-miz-mizanin-ties-the-knot-with-a-fellow-wwe-champ/|title=Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin ties the knot with a fellow WWE Champ|last=Donnelly|first=Matthew Scott|access-date=March 21, 2014|publisher=MTV|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140320190433/http://news.mtv.ca/blogs/the-challenge/mike-the-miz-mizanin-ties-the-knot-with-a-fellow-wwe-champ/|archive-date=March 20, 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.tmz.com/2014/02/22/wwe-miz-maryse-wedding-bahamas/|title=WWE Superstar The Miz – My Wedding Was Awesome!|date=February 22, 2014|access-date=March 21, 2014|publisher=TMZ|archive-date=May 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513182515/https://www.tmz.com/2014/02/22/wwe-miz-maryse-wedding-bahamas/|url-status=live}}
On March 27, 2018, Maryse gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Monroe Sky Mizanin.{{cite web|url=https://people.com/parents/maryse-ouellet-blog-the-miz-daughter-first-child/|title=Maryse Mizanin's Blog: How The Miz and I Are Preparing for Our Daughter's Birth|access-date=March 19, 2018|archive-date=September 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180906223402/https://people.com/parents/maryse-ouellet-blog-the-miz-daughter-first-child/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/miz-and-mrs/2018-08-14/article/recap|title=Welcome Monroe Sky Mizanin|website=WWE|access-date=December 26, 2018|archive-date=December 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226232459/https://www.wwe.com/shows/miz-and-mrs/2018-08-14/article/recap|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://people.com/parents/the-miz-maryse-daughter-monroe-sky-first-photo/|title=WWE's The Miz and Maryse Introduce Their 'Little Miracle,' Newborn Daughter Monroe Sky|website=People|access-date=December 26, 2018|archive-date=December 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226133908/https://people.com/parents/the-miz-maryse-daughter-monroe-sky-first-photo/|url-status=live}}
During Elimination Chamber on February 17, 2019, the couple announced they were expecting their second child.{{cite news|last=Juneau|first=Jen|title=A Sibling for Monroe! Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin and Maryse Mizanin Expecting Second Child|url=https://people.com/parents/the-miz-mike-mizanin-expecting-second-child-wife-maryse-mizanin-pregnant/|access-date=August 14, 2019|work=People|date=February 18, 2019|archive-date=March 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321013809/https://people.com/parents/the-miz-mike-mizanin-expecting-second-child-wife-maryse-mizanin-pregnant/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|last=Campbell|first=Kathy|title=WWE's Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin, Wife Maryse Are Expecting Baby No. 2|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/wwes-mike-the-miz-mizanian-wife-maryse-are-expecting-baby-no-2/|access-date=August 14, 2019|work=Us Weekly|date=February 18, 2019|archive-date=August 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190814102612/https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/wwes-mike-the-miz-mizanian-wife-maryse-are-expecting-baby-no-2/|url-status=live}} Their daughter Madison Jade Mizanin was born on September 20, 2019.{{cite news|title=It's a Girl! Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin and Maryse Ouellet Welcome Baby No. 2|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/mike-the-miz-mizanin-wife-maryse-welcome-baby-no-2/|first=Riley|last=Cardoza|access-date=September 23, 2019|work=Us Weekly|date=September 22, 2019|archive-date=October 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008044130/https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/mike-the-miz-mizanin-wife-maryse-welcome-baby-no-2/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|last=Flanagan|first=Hanna|title=Round Two! Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin and Wife Maryse Welcome Daughter Madison Jade|url=https://people.com/parents/the-miz-mike-mizanin-wife-maryse-mizanin-welcome-daughter-madison-jade/|access-date=September 23, 2019|work=People|date=September 22, 2019|archive-date=September 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190925202844/https://people.com/parents/the-miz-mike-mizanin-wife-maryse-mizanin-welcome-daughter-madison-jade/|url-status=live}}
On June 27, 2018, Ouellet officially became an American citizen.{{cite web|url=https://prommanow.com/2018/06/29/wwe-star-officially-becomes-us-citizen/|title=WWE star officially becomes US citizen|website=prommanow.com|date=June 29, 2018 |access-date=June 29, 2018|archive-date=June 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629155405/https://prommanow.com/2018/06/29/wwe-star-officially-becomes-us-citizen/|url-status=live}} The couple resides in Thousand Oaks, California, as of 2019.{{cite news|title=Hot Property: WWE's 'The Miz' pins down a massive mansion in Westlake Village|url=https://www.latimes.com/business/real-estate/story/2019-08-30/wwe-the-miz-mansion-westlake-village|access-date=March 4, 2020|work=Los Angeles Times|date=August 31, 2019|archive-date=February 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206032451/https://www.latimes.com/business/real-estate/story/2019-08-30/wwe-the-miz-mansion-westlake-village|url-status=live}}
On February 10, 2024, Maryse announced she had been diagnosed with ovarian serous borderline tumors and would be undergoing a complete hysterectomy.https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1514601/wwes-maryse-reveals-pre-cancer-diagnosis-will-need-surgery/#:~:text=WWE%27s%20Maryse%20Reveals%20Pre%2DCancer%20Diagnosis%2C%20Will%20Need%20Surgery,-Amy%20Sussman%2FGetty&text=Maryse%20said%20she%20will%20undergo,pre%2Dcancer%20of%20the%20ovaries {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240211005143/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1514601/wwes-maryse-reveals-pre-cancer-diagnosis-will-need-surgery/#:~:text=WWE%27s%20Maryse%20Reveals%20Pre%2DCancer%20Diagnosis%2C%20Will%20Need%20Surgery,-Amy%20Sussman%2FGetty&text=Maryse%20said%20she%20will%20undergo,pre%2Dcancer%20of%20the%20ovaries |date=February 11, 2024 }}.
Championships and accomplishments
= Beauty pageant =
- Hawaiian Tropic
- Miss Hawaiian Tropic Canada (2003)
- Runner-up International Finals of Miss Hawaiian (2004)
= Professional wrestling =
- Bleacher Report
- Diva/Knockout of the Year (2009){{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/316167-my-2009-year-end-awards|title=2009 Year End Awards: Wrestling|last=Ransiear|first=Steven|date=December 30, 2009|website=Bleacher Report|access-date=February 14, 2023|archive-date=February 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214165353/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/316167-my-2009-year-end-awards|url-status=live}}
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 9 of the top 50 female wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2009{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1252704430.php?style=dark|title=PWI Top 50 Female Wrestlers list|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=September 11, 2009|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=September 12, 2009|archive-date=December 25, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121225050856/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1252704430.php?style=dark|url-status=live}}
- Live Audio Wrestling End of Year Awards
- Best Comeback (2009) - as "The Gobbledy Gooker"{{cite web|url=https://fightnetwork.com/law/japanese-audio-wrestling-year-end-awards/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20180908112818/https://fightnetwork.com/law/japanese-audio-wrestling-year-end-awards/|title=Japanese Audio Wrestling – Year End Awards|date=December 12, 2015|archive-date=September 8, 2018|work=The LAW|publisher=Fight Network|access-date=September 8, 2018|url-status=live}}
- Best Wrestler: Female/Diva of the Year (2009)
- Feud of the Year (2009) - with Michelle McCool for the WWE Divas Championship
- The Baltimore Sun
- Diva of the Year (2009){{cite web|last=Eck|first=Kevin|title=2009 Awards|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2010-01-2009_awards-story.html|work=The Baltimore Sun|date=January 27, 2010|access-date=September 25, 2020|archive-date=October 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026135227/https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2010-01-2009_awards-story.html|url-status=live}}
- Women's Wrestling Fan Awards
- Most Improved Wrestler (2008){{cite web|url=https://www.diva-dirt.com/year-end-awards-2008-most-improved-wrestler/|title=Year-End Awards 2008: Most Improved Wrestler|last=Wilkinson|first=Nick|date=December 26, 2022|work=Diva Dirt|access-date=January 2, 2024|archive-date=December 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226091436/https://www.diva-dirt.com/2022-year-end-womens-wrestling-fan-awards-the-winners/|url-status=live}}
- One to Watch in 2009{{cite web|url=https://www.diva-dirt.com/year-end-awards-2008-one-to-watch-in-2009/|title=Year-End Awards 2008: One to Watch in 2009|last=Wilkinson|first=Nick|date=December 26, 2022|work=Diva Dirt|access-date=January 2, 2024|archive-date=December 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226091436/https://www.diva-dirt.com/2022-year-end-womens-wrestling-fan-awards-the-winners/|url-status=live}}
- Heel of the Year (2008){{cite web|url=https://www.diva-dirt.com/year-end-awards-2008-heel-of-the-year/|title=Year-End Awards 2008: Heel of the Year|last=Wilkinson|first=Nick|date=December 26, 2022|work=Diva Dirt|access-date=January 2, 2024|archive-date=December 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226091436/https://www.diva-dirt.com/2022-year-end-womens-wrestling-fan-awards-the-winners/|url-status=live}}
- Best Photoshoot of the Year (2009) - ‘Lady in Red’e {{cite web|url=https://www.diva-dirt.com/year-end-awards-2009-best-photoshoot/|title=Year-End Awards 2009: Best Photoshoot|last=Wilkinson|first=Nick|date=December 26, 2022|work=Diva Dirt|access-date=January 2, 2024|archive-date=December 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226091436/https://www.diva-dirt.com/2022-year-end-womens-wrestling-fan-awards-the-winners/|url-status=live}}
- Most Stylish of the Year (2009){{cite web|url=https://www.diva-dirt.com/year-end-awards-2009-most-stylish/|title=Year-End Awards 2009: Most Stylish|last=Wilkinson|first=Nick|date=December 26, 2022|work=Diva Dirt|access-date=January 2, 2024|archive-date=December 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226091436/https://www.diva-dirt.com/2022-year-end-womens-wrestling-fan-awards-the-winners/|url-status=live}}
- World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE
- WWE Divas Championship (2 times){{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/divas-championship|title=WWE Divas championship|publisher=WWE|access-date=May 16, 2019|archive-date=May 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514043003/https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/divas-championship|url-status=live}}
- Divas Championship Tournament (2010){{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/divas/13589002|title=Maryse's second reign|publisher=WWE|access-date=February 23, 2010|archive-date=January 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160116110301/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/divas/13589002|url-status=dead}}
- Ranked No. 37 of the top 50 Greatest WWE Female Superstars of all time (2021){{cite web|last=Middleton|first=Marc|title=Becky Lynch And Others Trend After Reveal Of WWE's 50 Greatest Women Superstars|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/03/becky-lynch-and-others-trend-after-reveal-of-wwes-50-greatest-women-superstars/|work=Wrestling Inc.|date=March 26, 2021|access-date=September 20, 2021|archive-date=October 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019182528/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/03/becky-lynch-and-others-trend-after-reveal-of-wwes-50-greatest-women-superstars/|url-status=live}}
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