On the November 28 episode of "Raw", Miz defeated John Morrison in a Falls Count Anywhere match after a Skull Crushing Finale on the stage. On the December 5, episode of "Raw", Miz qualified for a triple threat Tables, Ladders and Chairs match against Alberto Del Rio and CM Punk at the pay-per-view for the WWE Championship after a win over Randy Orton via countout, but was unsuccessful. Miz would be the first entrant in the 2012 Royal Rumble match, scoring two eliminations and lasting over 45 minutes before he was eliminated by Big Show. At Elimination Chamber in February 2012, Miz competed for the WWE Championship in the titular match, which was won by CM Punk.