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Special Look: WWE Stars The Miz, Bianca Belair, Street Profits Join ESPN’s CFP Championship Celebration

They were part of this weekend’s activations and coverage.

Miami, FL - January 19, 2026: The Miz and Stephen A. Smith on the set of First Take prior to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. (Photo by Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images)

WWE’s Premium Live Events now air on ESPN. Amid the new partnership, stars from the wrestling organization have been taking part in the network’s College Football Playoff Championship coverage.

Saturday, Bianca Belair and Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford of The Street Profits took part in the WWE Championship Belt Activation during Media Day presented by Great Clips.

Monday, Mike “The Miz” Mizanin joined Stephen A. Smith for the CFP edition of First Take.

The events precede Monday’s eagerly anticipated showdown between Indiana and Miami. Photos from the WWE crossover appearances follow, courtesy of ESPN.

Miami, FL – January 19, 2026: The Miz on the set of First Take prior to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship.
(Photo by Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images)
Miami, FL – January 19, 2026: The Miz and Stephen A. Smith on the set of First Take prior to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship.
(Photo by Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images)
Miami Beach, FL – January 17, 2026 – Miami Beach Convention Center: Angelo Dawkins, Bianca Belair and Montez Ford at the WWE Championship Belt Activation during Media Day presented by Great Clips prior to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship.
(Photo by Rich Storry / ESPN Images)

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