Standard operating procedures can increase the value of a company. It shows a buyer that the company is process driven rather than founder driven.. When a company has well-documented SOPs, it should include them as part of its sales pitch to try and generate a valuation premium.
Pursuing the goal of becoming a professional wrestler, Mizanin joined Ultimate Pro Wrestling (UPW), where he trained in the Ultimate University. He made his in-ring debut in 2003 as The Miz. During his time with UPW, The Miz competed in UPW's Mat War's tournament, making it to the finals before losing to Tony Stradlin.
The team made its debut on the July 2, 2000 episode of Sunday Night Heat simply under their respective names, Chaz and D'Lo Brown. They were renamed Lo Down on July 23, 2000, the Sunday Night Heat before Fully Loaded. The team enjoyed minor success but mostly wrestled on Sunday Night Heat and Metal.