WWE’s Damien Mizdow, The Miz bring tag team to Germain

He used to be known as Damien Sandow. Then the WWE wrestler changed his name to Damien Mizdow and became an “assistant” to The Miz.

Now Mizdow and The Miz are one of the most popular tag teams in the WWE.

The duo visits Germain Arena this Sunday as part of “WWE Live: Road to WrestleMania” tour. The show is scheduled to feature wrestlers Roman Reigns, Big Show, Randy Orton, Bray Wyatt, Daniel Bryan, Kane, Ryback, Cesaro, Fandango and The Usos (who will take on The Miz and Mizdow). The lineup is subject to change.

The News-Press chatted with Mizdow recently about his new popularity, how it feels to get booed, and just what he and The Miz do when they hang out after the show. Here’s what he had to say.

What’s it been like on the road? I hear audiences have been chanting your name a lot.

You know, it’s funny, because for two years they were just booing me. It’s definitely a different can of worms, so to speak.

I love it. It’s great to put smiles on people’s faces. It’s what we do in the WWE. I’m digging it. I really, really like it.

Was it frustrating getting booed before?

As long as I’m getting a reaction, then you make a connection. And that’s one of those things that — no matter what I was doing — I’m very proud that I always had. And that’s the connection with the fans.

What’s it like working for The Miz?

Miz is the prototype for a professional, in my opinion. I really cannot say enough good things about him.

I’ve known Miz for years, but to be able to work with him in this capacity is awesome…. The chemistry we have is great. And we’re both enjoying it.

What does he think of your new popularity?

Well, you know what, that’s not something we really talk about between us. We just go out there and do our job. I’m his personal assistant right now. So I’m busy assisting. When we walk out there, the fans — they decide.

So you’re no longer his stunt double?

I was his stunt double, where I would mimic everything he does. He became very upset about that and demoted me to his personal assistant.

Do you and The Miz hang out much after the show?

Oh yeah! Absolutely! It’s the typical road: Go to the gym, go eat, the whole deal.

How long do you think this Damien Mizdow thing will last?

You know what, as long as The Miz will have me as his personal assistant or stunt double. And as long as the WWE Universe is into it.

Connect with this reporter: Charles Runnells (News-Press) (Facebook) @charlesrunnells (Twitter)

If You Go

• What: “WWE Live: Road to WrestleMania”

• When: 7 p.m. Sunday

• Where: Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero

• Tickets: $15-95 (excluding applicable taxes and fees, prices subject to change). Parking is $10.

• Info: 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. Follow the event on Twitter at #WWEFortMyers.