Is this a new channel not much content on it but really enjoyed the content I'm hoping it's not a channel that's not been left to die and one that's just started.
As a EFinance/Tax guy this is exactly the detail I want to see. You broke it down instead of "working" it & glossing over the fundamentals like others do. Keep doing that & you'll have the audience you want.
The video came out to a great pop and got insanely over in such a quick time. You should be commended for its booking 😁 I wanted to hear more about the breakdown for motels, flights, rental cars and gym passes. (People gloss over this) You said you would make $4000 a month. But if you stayed at a motel every single day for $80, that's $2400 right there. And we're just getting started!
Hey Mav did you work as a bouncer Security in a bar on Secound avenue in NYC a few years ago, but after WWE, I remember seeing you, but not in the bar from outside when I was on the city bus several times.🚌
Went to my first WWE event when I was 5 and after the show I was so nervous to ask Maven for a picture, he walked up to me and took my camera and said "don't forget to smile kid". My aunt that took me to the show passed away in 2005 and you can see her in the background of the picture looking shocked and excited that Maven did this. I will never forget that moment as a kid
That's an incredible story. I'm not sure if you know or not but Maven's biological aunt raised him after his parents passed in a car accident. Sadly, his own aunt, who he knew as more of a mother figure, passed from cancer in 2004. It sounds like you and Maven both had some pretty special aunts who are sorely missed.
I never expected my attention to be captured like it was in this video. Good job Maven. I’m glad you got paid, had fun, and that you are still a down to earth guy.
Maven as a UA-cam content creator is what we all wrestling fans needed. He was lost for thousands years and this is golden. I always wanna know what maven had went through. Especially he's probably the most known tough enough top star(not a flex). Love this dude energy.
@@sportsentertained The only reason I say that is cuz I only saw the first two seasons and the ones I solely remember Maven and Nidia and later Shaniqua. I didn't see when Morrison was is in it. I remember the miz in The Real World, not tough enough.
Yeah I appreciate this, because it's a free former wrestler able to talk about his experiences without repercussions. The part that hits hard is the more you earn, the more you're taxed. Which is why it irks me the most is that the laziest in society are the biggest critics of capitalism. But I digress, much respect to Maven!
Same here! I was got on UA-cam and was like, MAVEN HAS A CHANNEL NOW?!" You already know I instantly clicked it! And I see his last name is Huffman. I wonder if he is related to Booker T.
Maven has such a great story and I'm so happy he's here telling it. I remember watching him on Tough Enough as it aired. It was a great show especially for wwe fans. It's nice to see Maven have so much appreciation for the wwe when we hear so many horror stories from other ex wrestlers. It's obvious Maven takes accountability for his past and blames nobody but himself for his dark times. I'm glad to see him happy and healthy again
These videos are actually crafted extremely well. Great pacing, great endings, and great hooks to watch another video. Maven surely understands, or has a team that understands, UA-cam very well. I’m sure his retention is fantastic.
Can't say he was a favorite of mine, never turned on the TV and said "yes, it's Maven time!", but I always had a soft spot for him after that first Tough Enough and appreciated when he had a good match or was used in a fun way. It's a very tough business that has eaten up a lot of greats, and it's always nice to see a wrestler make his way through unscathed. Maven looks healthy, clear-headed, reasonably well-off and has a great perspective on his career; super happy for him. Thanks for these videos!
Same, but I wanted to see him progress. Was good to see a regular guy go for it. Glad he got that experience and turns out to be even more successful in Wall Street
Amazing stuff again from Maven. I love that we get to see the financial estimate from a mid card guy, because that's basically the average career which applies to most regular talent. And it seems to me Maven was smart about his money and made him a good provider for his family. May God bless you dude and more blessings to come.
I've gotta admit this. This dude seems like a really good guy. Makes me wanna go watch maven matches. Definitely subscribing. Thanks for the content bro
@@PowerPlayersTV He get offered from them but refused. So it's mostly cause he doesn't want to return rather than the other way around. Plus, he didn't really say anything really bad about WWE. Things like these should be transparent anyway
Maven - I was a big WWE fan during your run and remember watching you every time you were on. It’s nice to see that you’re alive and well. I’ve been binge watching your channel and I completely appreciate the transparency in your content. Take care brother!!
There was a rumor going around that you hated talking about wrestling and you wanted nothing to do with the business. I’m happy to see you’re talking about this time in your life, clearly there’s a market for it! You still got fans out here man. Thanks for the quality videos.
I remember stories of Maven working bouncer gigs in NYC and getting irritated when club goers would recognize him from the WWE. Cool that he's mellowed out and is willing to talk about it now
When all else fails you have to go back to what pays … it’s like Maggie from the walking dead … hated the show wanted more… found nothing and wound up right back 😂
@@richborn6700 I mean as we learned from future videos that was his lowest point of his life and he didn't want people recognizing him, cause it just reminded him of how low he was at that point.
Great content, phenomenal speaker. Not sure why WWE wouldn’t immediately want to hire you as an analyst during ppv kick off shows. You’ve got a better voice than most people on the network. Edit: Omg I just made it to the end of the video and honestly I think you can surpass 1 million in earnings today if you decided to podcast or continue growing this UA-cam channel. Underrated talent
I don’t think current wwe superstars can do UA-cam or twitch or anything like that. I remember AJ styles had a twitch and wwe had him take it down. But still it is eye opening to see how much they can make.
@@Digolebicks92Yes they can. Xavier has had a UA-cam for years as has Sheamus. Zelina does the twitch thing. There was a controversy about that that got resolved during HHH'S semi takeover late 2022.
I didn't care for him back when he wrestled. Maybe they should have let him be himself and utilize the mic more. I really enjoyed listening to the real Maven.
The video editing and content is amazing. Never expected such good quality videos from Maven. Definetly better than most of the wrestling podcasts run by “main eventers”
I started watching a short with you and Chris VP, and went down that rabbit hole. I came across your page (now subscribed), and watching your stuff. I APPRECIATE YOU, explaining the compensation process!!! This is the first time I’ve seen someone showing/talking about this process. Thank you for your WWE time, and more importantly. Being a role model inside the classroom, MUCH RESPECT!!! 🤙🏾🙏🏾✌🏾
What a great video Maven. That really gives us fans a great perspective into what a WWE athlete makes for all the blood, sweat, and tears you give into making the best shows possible.
So he made about 200K a year for 4 years before taxes and other expenses. So 100k after close to half of it goes to Shlomo and his gang of swine (tax thugs) 30k towards rent for that year or mortgage. 10k for car payment. 10K to sudden unexpected events like dog gets sick or house maintenance. 10k-20k for on the go work related for flying, car rentals, hotels, and food. He’s left with about 50k to do whatever he wants with it for the rest of the year (buying clothes, jewelry, toys, saving, investing) which is still pretty damn good to have that much left. But you better have a backup plan as those 4 years will go by pretty fast.
@@targetseeker Which is funny because back in the olden days wrestlers clamored to go to Japan because they made significantly more there. The collapse of the Yen and the bubble really changed things. For better and for worse (for those who love to watch NJPW), Japan these days is best used as a place to make a name for yourself and increase your stock. Hence why NJPW really ought to focus a bit more on homegrown talent who aren't gonna leave.
@@planescaped while true, better pay always win in the end unless you're really content or fortunate enough where money isn't a problem (addiction and injury free career), that's why no matter how many horror stories of Vince not getting why X wrestler worked, they still choose to go/stay in the WWE because that's where the money is right now.
love the content Maven! always had respect for you coming out of Tough Enough, even with a head start in the business you still had to earn the respect of the locker room. 800k not a bad earning for the early 2000’s
@@sam7324because it is scripted meaning someone had to ok someone as low on the totem pole was allowed to take out the undertaker. Which says a lot about Vince's trust in Maven.
Thank you so much for doing this, Maven- a lot of us have truly missed you over the years as fans and getting to see new content from you in any form is just so satisfying.
maven was so unique, he felt like a create-a-wrestler was injected into the real wwf just like we do in our video games with custom men :) maven had solid technical skills..
i mean yea, he didnt really get to have a deeper character since, well look at undertaker, he started as 'texas red' but what if that was mark's whole career? eventually he had 5-6 personas, mostly the dead man.. so maven got cut short a lil.. @@milirocfresh5491
I wonder why they don’t get royalties from the network subscription fee. I have to assume the amount they make per month is massive considering wwe network has subscribers globally
yeah but when he kicked out the undertaker from the rumble, but most surprising for me was maven turning down HHH's offer to JOIN evolution, the way this man rejected that ONCE IN A LIFETIME opportunity for investing in the SURE thing, when maven rejected that, he lost me right there, MAVEN if you are reading this dont ignore me man, WHY you did that man? you took the wrongest decision ever by turning down that offer man! Video below: /watch?v=JNL2ff-nhSA
Thank you Maven! This is probably the most frequent question most fans would have asked you. It was great how you explained and broke it down. Loving this content and sharing your experience with the WWE.
You and Stevie Richards are a breath of fresh air on UA-cam right now. Thanks for doing this, I'm about to shoot my shot as a heel manager and everything you're teaching us has real value.
I agree, I commented earlier on a video that Maven wasnt particularly my favorite worker/wrestler, but I do love this content. He is killing it with it!
So glad I found this channel Mav. You’re such a genuine good dude. Love listening to all the stories. Makes me feel like we’re a couple dudes shooting the breeze listening to old road stories. Keep this up brother! Absolutely love your content! All the best
Yup.. and your President Jo Biden and the Democrats are giving away your money taxpayers money, sending it to ukraine and other nations. The world are taking advantage of your weak leader.
Maven always seemed like a class act, gracious enough to get his opportunity, I really appreciate a video like this I’ve always been curious of WWE’s pay structure
Nice to see a rassler who is * well spolen *very clear in explaining his situation * does'nt make excuses or says he forgets important parts in his career * Does not say "you know" every 10 seconds. Also a clear HD video and crystal sound helps a Lot
Fantastic content Maven ! I have vague memories of you from when I used to watch WWF/WWE as a kid and can honestly say I'm happy to see that you're making such content. The type of stuff us fans (I'm an old school fan) never know. It's great being able to get insights to the business like this dude. Keep it coming bro. Appreciate it. Hope you're well mate.
I admit i missed out on your time in the wwe as it seems to overlap with my time moving and going to college.i watched a bit some years after and then stopped about 8 years ago. But i started wanting to get back into it again and came across you channel and i have to say you're one of the most articulate, friendly and transparent wrestlers I've ever seen discuss the industry. I've learned more watching a dozen of your videos than i ever imagined anyone would be willing to disclose. Good to see the wwe paid decent enough for what you and others put your bodies through for our entertainment.
@@naveedhasan5365I’d say the infomercials & HSN helped him a lot more than promos did. Keeping an audience engaged & entertained out of character is harder then people think. This guy had media training & it shows. His channel is gonna do very well imo.
It's unfortunate Maven didn't get a true opportunity to be , a main event guy or even a true mid-card guy but he is showing life after the WWE is possible like many, many others who don't become huge names. Love the fact that he explaining the pay of the WWE.
These videos are incredible. As someone that loved wrestling in the 90's until the early 00's (don't watch it really now), I find it fascinating to see how it all worked behind the scenes. Amazing.
This was a really well informative, structured video. I'm glad your channel has been recommended on here. I was always a fan. Several months ago I found your intro song video on here and said that you were like a less corny version of The Rock and could've been the main guy. I can't wait to see what video you post next. It looks like the views are racking up quick!
This is the type of content I to see from retired WWE wrestlers. The earning and the realistic point-of-view you can make in the ring. You earn a new subscriber!
Maven we definitely appreciated your time in the ring and these videos that your doing now are cool not just because we the fans like getting a sort behind the scenes look at everything But we also enjoy hearing from you all overall as we grew up with you all and will always be apart of some great memories
As a kid, my two obsessions were wrestling and MTV. Watching Tough Enough, going through the journey, I was so invested in Maven. I almost felt like I was living vicariously through him, like "Yeah one of us made it to WWF!"
You know what, now that I think back on it, it definitely did have that feeling. We were so use to our regulars that a new guy like Maven made it, it made it interesting because it was an "outsider" breaking into the business. He was accepted immediately and embraced by the fans.
I appreciate you taking the time to tell us about this. I've been a fan of pro wrestling for a very long time. It was actually my child hood dream to train and get into a wrestling school.
The way Maven structured this video with the different stacks of cash for the different pay options almost feels like a GTA cutscene explaining an optional business opportunity. Would be awesome if GTA 6 allows you to Moonlight as a pro wrestler or run a wrestling promotion as a source of income
It would be awesome that all toxic players should be kept in their own servers and fight each other there. All I wanna do is mind my own business. I have zero interest of shooting other players and ruining their games.
Maven you always have been a true pro. You always did business when it was time and your truly a humble guy and I have nothing but respect for you! Us fans would enjoy hearing what your favorite program or moments you were involved in during your time in the wwf/wwe👀
Really insightful look into the business. I'm not a wrestling fan and barely knew who Maven was before discovering this channel, but I really appreciate these videos. From these numbers it makes sense why we see so many aging former stars return to the ring. There's enough money in it to entice former wrestlers to return, especially if they still have a big name and fan appeal. Yet at the same time, there's not enough that they can comfortably retire after a "typical" career like in the big money sports.
@@gk2370 I worked in fleet management and business to business leasing. I dealt with probably the biggest car Rental group there is. I can confidently say they dont give a cr*p what happens to their cars or who ends up driving them.
@VirgilZandig are they really independent contractors if WWE owns your rights while you're under contract where you can't go to a cross promoter, I'd call that an employer.
Takes a lot of guts to spill how much money you've made ( not just as a retired wrestler ). It shows that you can make a lot of money but, in most cases, you won't make a lot for a long time. Add that to the fact that pro wrestling is a tough job and you can get a career injury anytime you step in the right, and the conclusion is to save your money, invest it in many things to keep a solid cushion for the time when it all ends.
Growing up with WWE, and my favorite time being around 2001-2007, I love hearing these stories. It's also great to see you doing well for yourself nowadays, Maven.
Maven was always a favourite of mine as kid. Was sad to see you disappear from Raw back then. Proud to see how far you come with out the wwe holding you back 🙌💪
WWE holding him back? I'm sure he would have wanted to be in WWE a few years longer lol u can tell when he talked about Vince's photo on the other video
Like everyone has said, it’s so refreshing to actually see a wrestler put some production value in their videos instead of just doing the same copy and paste format where they get together with a wrestling mark and answer questions from them or rattle off questions from the fans. This is the type of content that tells the viewers “I actually care about my fans.” I hope Maven keeps this up because I’m hooked now.
Always loved watching Maven back in the day, glad seeing him alive and well. This breakdown of earnings was a cool insight into some of the behind-the-scenes we don't often get to see.
Having fits of depression and down times at the moment. You was always an inspiration to me and seeing your content now is helpful and insightful. I hope your doing well. Ever in NYC you have a place to stay and best tour guide
You’ve got a new subscriber Maven. This is the exact wrestling content I’ve been looking for and it’s great you’re doing this alone rather than through wrestling shoots or under a brand umbrella so you can be honest. Keep it up!!
Great speaker! As a content creator, and huge WWE fan growing up I have huge respect for people who are as articulate on the mic and camera as you are!
Thanks for this. I always wondered how getting paid changed after the birth of the WWE Network. I do remember reading in the pre-network days that guys would love just to be on the big PPVs like WrestleMania. Anything, even if just a run-in, would be great for them.
Great content Maven!!! The videos ur putting out r things wrestling fans love to hear/find answers to straight from someone who was a WWE superstar! And I like that u r making sure not to put anybody else’s personal business out there that they haven’t already talked about publicly themselves
This was absolutely amazing and phenomenal video. I’ve been watching wrestling ever since I was a kid and the way you detailed out the payment structure I have never seen before. Thank you so much for taking the time to do so. And I’m so glad you made out financially, and with an amazing life experience to boot.
You earned my like! I’m pretty amazed how well spoken Maven is, made the video journey not just informative but very enjoyable to watch too. Kept me hooked towards the end. Even if it will nit be a wrestling content, I’d still listen to this guy. Perhaps a commentary seat in WWE soon? Who knows.
Not 100% certain how it works in WWE, but when it comes to the royalties; streaming services in general have taken a huge chunk out on screen talent pay checks. That's one reason SAG went on strike because the new media deals expired and they wanted the type of royalties they get from TV deals. WWE might have followed the new media guidelines with lower flat rate payouts and then cut a lot of the money on DVD production. Again, WWE might do things differently. I do hope a new media deal gets made and starts giving the older royalties. Great content!
They can't give the older royalties because streaming as a whole is not profitable. Even Disney loses more than $600m per quarter. What's funny about the whole streaming model is, the endgame is likely a return to ad-driven services, i.e. cable, as ads are a better source of monetization than subscription fees from direct users (who tend to churn out really easily).
@@bojackkatarnnobody is going to ad based content, there's a reason there was a switch to streaming. Netflix is easier than illegal steam sites, nobody is paying to watch ads.
u could dream with it lol. not happening, netflix is probably the only profitable streaming service, all the rest are losing money, big companies are already greedy when they're making money, imagine if theyre losing it. the only thing this strike will accomplish is the replacement of people to AIs, writers will be the first
To clarify SAG's position further, it was not about just getting paid the royalties like before, they first wanted to see the studios' numbers and statistics on streaming (as they aren't independently verifiable like TV ratings, home video sales, and box office number) but so far the studios have refused to divulge that information to prove their claims of streaming poverty and instead told the union "just trust me bro".
@@MikgwerdDo you know why the studio's don't want to share their numbers? Because they don't want to reveal how bad their numbers actually are. The streaming market has gotten really saturated, most people just pay for a service for a couple months and jump to a different service. The crazy thing is, the strike is actually going to devalue the writers even more. Because that'll prove that nobody watches the content they've created, and there's no money to be made off of it.
Found your channel today, subscribed and liked today. Good on ya for being 1) smart enough after being tough enough (bad pun...won't be the last) to save your money. 2) Having a good attitude about...everything as far as I have seen. 3) Rough enough (that's it, I swear) to give Snitsky a flipper to have that great story. Seriously awesome stuff so far, keep it up. By the way I forgive you for telling a cop to arrest me at a house show in Cadillac, MI.....you were the heel...I acted accordingly.
Entertaining, informational and enjoyable video. Thank you Maven! WWE would benefit tremendously by bringing you back in a host/ppv kick off role and just letting you be yourself. Great voice, excellent charisma and just genuine likability.
Cool video, really appreciate the insight. I'm glad that you all get royalties and can get paid well. Being a wrestler seems very difficult for a multitude of reasons, definitely a career that requires a ton of passion and hard work.
I'm a lapsed wrestling fan, but it's super cool to see this breakdown of one of my favorite wrestlers growing up. Also, your theme is one of the best wrestling themes ever. Thanks for all the good memories.
You're doing a really good job with your channel. The subject matter and production is great. How much money you made is really none of our business, but thanks for explaining how it worked at that time. Very interesting stuff.
i never knew your character as a WWE wrestler. However, i love the way you tell stories. Even if they aren't true, at least I find them fascinating and entertaining.
Just watched and subscribed. Maven has so much charisma and is a great speaker. I think he is going to kill it with his channel. As a huge wrestling fan, this is the kind of content that I have been looking for. Keep up the great work Maven!
Maven I have to say I'm not even really a wrestling fan, I was as a child, watching The ultimate warrior and all the greats in the eighties and early nineties. I have to say I absolutely love your honesty and your humility. I was absolutely floored when I heard your honest assessment of your abilities and standing in the WWE. No one on social media would ever be so humble to be honest of themselves. It's not something you see a lot this day in age, and it warms my heart knowing theres still positive male role models out there for young men to look up to. I mean for real bro, people are savage narcissists this day and age. So I congratulate you sir and give you the utmost respect, please keep it up.
I am glad that you have this UA-cam channel going for you. The gift of talking and telling a story has a much longer runway. :) Thanks for sharing all the info candidly. 👍
Very educational to say the least. I understand why Superstars were pissed when WWE tried to take control of their Twitch accounts. I've always wondered how WWE can hide behind the "Independent Contractor" moniker, yet in every capacity Superstars are treated like employees.
Thank you for checking out the video! To answer the question, yes, that is prop money we used. Thanks again for watching!
Brag Much lol.... Just kidding... Glad you held on to your Money
Is this a new channel not much content on it but really enjoyed the content I'm hoping it's not a channel that's not been left to die and one that's just started.
As a EFinance/Tax guy this is exactly the detail I want to see. You broke it down instead of "working" it & glossing over the fundamentals like others do. Keep doing that & you'll have the audience you want.
The video came out to a great pop and got insanely over in such a quick time. You should be commended for its booking 😁
I wanted to hear more about the breakdown for motels, flights, rental cars and gym passes. (People gloss over this)
You said you would make $4000 a month. But if you stayed at a motel every single day for $80, that's $2400 right there. And we're just getting started!
Hey Mav did you work as a bouncer Security in a bar on Secound avenue in NYC a few years ago, but after WWE, I remember seeing you, but not in the bar from outside when I was on the city bus several times.🚌
Went to my first WWE event when I was 5 and after the show I was so nervous to ask Maven for a picture, he walked up to me and took my camera and said "don't forget to smile kid". My aunt that took me to the show passed away in 2005 and you can see her in the background of the picture looking shocked and excited that Maven did this. I will never forget that moment as a kid
I saw this comment in so many places by other users wtf
@@Pain-jw3uumaven probably did it a lot
Great content
That's an incredible story. I'm not sure if you know or not but Maven's biological aunt raised him after his parents passed in a car accident. Sadly, his own aunt, who he knew as more of a mother figure, passed from cancer in 2004. It sounds like you and Maven both had some pretty special aunts who are sorely missed.
No one cares
Turns out that the Taxman is the biggest heel in WWE history. 😂
Irwin R Sheister was a great heel
@@slackerm1 so was his son
Time for him to go away lol
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The wrestler IRS
YT algo is giving Maven a better push than WWE 😂
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Big time
Brought me here lol
The algo is always right
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I never expected my attention to be captured like it was in this video. Good job Maven. I’m glad you got paid, had fun, and that you are still a down to earth guy.
Maven as a UA-cam content creator is what we all wrestling fans needed. He was lost for thousands years and this is golden. I always wanna know what maven had went through. Especially he's probably the most known tough enough top star(not a flex). Love this dude energy.
Respect to Maven but John Morrison is clearly the most well known Tough Enough winner. If we're not talking winners, I'd give it to The Miz.
@@sportsentertained The only reason I say that is cuz I only saw the first two seasons and the ones I solely remember Maven and Nidia and later Shaniqua. I didn't see when Morrison was is in it. I remember the miz in The Real World, not tough enough.
Yeah I appreciate this, because it's a free former wrestler able to talk about his experiences without repercussions. The part that hits hard is the more you earn, the more you're taxed. Which is why it irks me the most is that the laziest in society are the biggest critics of capitalism. But I digress, much respect to Maven!
@@AdamPalomino You might digress, but you still speak the truth. Maybe not the time and place, but still
@@sportsentertainedI still think it's Maven. I love Johnny and never knew he was even on Tough Enough. I associated Maven with Tough Enough.
This content is amazing ❤
Didn't expect to see you here, but cool.
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Whoa super cool to see you here!
Wait what 👀
Right !! I just forgave him for eliminating the undertaker
I love how this channel came out of nowhere! Good for you Maven. You've found a nice space and I hope this channel grows.
I said the same thing. I'm so pleased for Maven.
Same here! I was got on UA-cam and was like,
MAVEN HAS A CHANNEL NOW?!"
You already know I instantly clicked it! And I see his last name is Huffman. I wonder if he is related to Booker T.
Indeed
NDA expired 😂
Maven has such a great story and I'm so happy he's here telling it. I remember watching him on Tough Enough as it aired. It was a great show especially for wwe fans. It's nice to see Maven have so much appreciation for the wwe when we hear so many horror stories from other ex wrestlers. It's obvious Maven takes accountability for his past and blames nobody but himself for his dark times. I'm glad to see him happy and healthy again
These videos are actually crafted extremely well. Great pacing, great endings, and great hooks to watch another video.
Maven surely understands, or has a team that understands, UA-cam very well.
I’m sure his retention is fantastic.
His WWE background helps as they always had to cut promos every show in front of a live audience.
Lies again? Reality Kings USD SGD
Can't say he was a favorite of mine, never turned on the TV and said "yes, it's Maven time!", but I always had a soft spot for him after that first Tough Enough and appreciated when he had a good match or was used in a fun way. It's a very tough business that has eaten up a lot of greats, and it's always nice to see a wrestler make his way through unscathed. Maven looks healthy, clear-headed, reasonably well-off and has a great perspective on his career; super happy for him. Thanks for these videos!
Trying to remember him.🤷
@@joblow6291you’re too young, don’t worry.
Same, but I wanted to see him progress. Was good to see a regular guy go for it. Glad he got that experience and turns out to be even more successful in Wall Street
Very beautiful to see
He dealt with addiction after wwe he’s sober now. Was addicted to pain killers
Amazing stuff again from Maven. I love that we get to see the financial estimate from a mid card guy, because that's basically the average career which applies to most regular talent. And it seems to me Maven was smart about his money and made him a good provider for his family. May God bless you dude and more blessings to come.
I've gotta admit this. This dude seems like a really good guy. Makes me wanna go watch maven matches. Definitely subscribing. Thanks for the content bro
Maximum respect for being honest and telling us all about something most do not
That’s cuz he knows he’s not getting back in there
@@PowerPlayersTV but that's not how it should be. Pay should be transparent. Everything else only benefits employer short-selling tactics
@@PowerPlayersTV He get offered from them but refused. So it's mostly cause he doesn't want to return rather than the other way around. Plus, he didn't really say anything really bad about WWE. Things like these should be transparent anyway
@@dieptrieu6564 Right..... Sure fanboy. I'm sure WWE is really desperate to bring back Maven .....You're delusional child.
10/10 content, the transparency is amazing. New favorite channel
I’m so glad Maven is doing this on UA-cam. He is such a great personality and great talker
Seeing you and Stevie Richards being active on UA-cam is awesome. I love y'all perspectives on the industry!
Both of their shows are very interesting and unique for sure.
I Totally Agree💯
What about Nash
@@countquackula8539 He's making an online presence now too huh?
@@outlaw2747 He's got his own UA-cam channel kliq this. Same with Kurt Angle, flair, and Dutch.
Maven - I was a big WWE fan during your run and remember watching you every time you were on. It’s nice to see that you’re alive and well. I’ve been binge watching your channel and I completely appreciate the transparency in your content. Take care brother!!
There was a rumor going around that you hated talking about wrestling and you wanted nothing to do with the business. I’m happy to see you’re talking about this time in your life, clearly there’s a market for it! You still got fans out here man. Thanks for the quality videos.
I believe Maven said at one point that he signed a nondisclosure agreement after Tough Enough.
I remember stories of Maven working bouncer gigs in NYC and getting irritated when club goers would recognize him from the WWE. Cool that he's mellowed out and is willing to talk about it now
When all else fails you have to go back to what pays … it’s like Maggie from the walking dead … hated the show wanted more… found nothing and wound up right back 😂
@@richborn6700 I mean as we learned from future videos that was his lowest point of his life and he didn't want people recognizing him, cause it just reminded him of how low he was at that point.
Great content, phenomenal speaker. Not sure why WWE wouldn’t immediately want to hire you as an analyst during ppv kick off shows. You’ve got a better voice than most people on the network.
Edit: Omg I just made it to the end of the video and honestly I think you can surpass 1 million in earnings today if you decided to podcast or continue growing this UA-cam channel. Underrated talent
Or as an ambassador or PR.
I don’t think current wwe superstars can do UA-cam or twitch or anything like that. I remember AJ styles had a twitch and wwe had him take it down. But still it is eye opening to see how much they can make.
@@Digolebicks92Yes they can. Xavier has had a UA-cam for years as has Sheamus. Zelina does the twitch thing. There was a controversy about that that got resolved during HHH'S semi takeover late 2022.
I didn't care for him back when he wrestled. Maybe they should have let him be himself and utilize the mic more. I really enjoyed listening to the real Maven.
I would love for him to be a pre-show analyst. Anyone would be better than Booker and that chump Peter Rosenburg.
The video editing and content is amazing. Never expected such good quality videos from Maven. Definetly better than most of the wrestling podcasts run by “main eventers”
I watched 2 min of Kevin Nash and fell asleep
@@gibtherockeryt
Nash puts me to sleep man. I was a huge fan of him but him talking he sounds bored and like he’s still on the somas haha
@@FrederickChampagunoConsidering his only son recently Died, I think you can excuse his current lack of enthusiasm
@@ScarFace5566 his son passed away on Scott Hall's birthday
I started watching a short with you and Chris VP, and went down that rabbit hole. I came across your page (now subscribed), and watching your stuff. I APPRECIATE YOU, explaining the compensation process!!! This is the first time I’ve seen someone showing/talking about this process. Thank you for your WWE time, and more importantly. Being a role model inside the classroom, MUCH RESPECT!!! 🤙🏾🙏🏾✌🏾
What a great video Maven. That really gives us fans a great perspective into what a WWE athlete makes for all the blood, sweat, and tears you give into making the best shows possible.
I really like that someone is stepping up and sharing this information that I'm sure many people are curious about.
$800k for a relatively short term in the fed as a lower midcarder is the type of crust not to be sniffed at.
indeed some people would kill for that
So he made about 200K a year for 4 years before taxes and other expenses. So 100k after close to half of it goes to Shlomo and his gang of swine (tax thugs)
30k towards rent for that year or mortgage. 10k for car payment. 10K to sudden unexpected events like dog gets sick or house maintenance. 10k-20k for on the go work related for flying, car rentals, hotels, and food. He’s left with about 50k to do whatever he wants with it for the rest of the year (buying clothes, jewelry, toys, saving, investing) which is still pretty damn good to have that much left. But you better have a backup plan as those 4 years will go by pretty fast.
@@denenterpriesesorwhatsleft6386iIRC being the top guy in NJPW is only WWE midcarder in terms of salary
@@targetseeker Which is funny because back in the olden days wrestlers clamored to go to Japan because they made significantly more there. The collapse of the Yen and the bubble really changed things.
For better and for worse (for those who love to watch NJPW), Japan these days is best used as a place to make a name for yourself and increase your stock.
Hence why NJPW really ought to focus a bit more on homegrown talent who aren't gonna leave.
@@planescaped while true, better pay always win in the end unless you're really content or fortunate enough where money isn't a problem (addiction and injury free career), that's why no matter how many horror stories of Vince not getting why X wrestler worked, they still choose to go/stay in the WWE because that's where the money is right now.
love the content Maven! always had respect for you coming out of Tough Enough, even with a head start in the business you still had to earn the respect of the locker room. 800k not a bad earning for the early 2000’s
Maven eliminating The Undertaker from the Royal Rumble is still one of the biggest shocks I’ve ever seen in wrestling history. Iconic moment!
Why? It's all fake
@@sam7324because it is scripted meaning someone had to ok someone as low on the totem pole was allowed to take out the undertaker. Which says a lot about Vince's trust in Maven.
Wow I would of never guessed u must be fun at parties
Yes the iconic drop kick followed by his standard ass beating.. iconic
@@dionruffin3996Well maybe you shouldn’t guess anymore on why your never get invited 🤷🏻♂️
Thank you so much for doing this, Maven- a lot of us have truly missed you over the years as fans and getting to see new content from you in any form is just so satisfying.
maven was so unique, he felt like a create-a-wrestler was injected into the real wwf just like we do in our video games with custom men :) maven had solid technical skills..
Yeah I loved him.
if you want more proof look at his video views. this guy is getting 1 million hits per upload it seems :) @@AlTheRelic
Maven reminds me of a generic create a superstar
i mean yea, he didnt really get to have a deeper character since, well look at undertaker, he started as 'texas red' but what if that was mark's whole career? eventually he had 5-6 personas, mostly the dead man.. so maven got cut short a lil.. @@milirocfresh5491
@@milirocfresh5491A generic caw on wwe Smackdown here comes the pain 😂😂
Most transparent YT WWE star in history. Much appreciated!
This definitely made me feel better about all the money I spent on WWE DVDs back in the day 😂 Glad you guys got paid!
Especially with peacock now always back with WWE Network they still got paid cuz it was a pay-per-view now they don't get nothing for it
Those memories of owning those ppv dvd’s tho 🥲
Keep them as they're still unedited.
I wonder why they don’t get royalties from the network subscription fee. I have to assume the amount they make per month is massive considering wwe network has subscribers globally
@@Ty_LewStreaming is so convenient for us as viewers, but it sucks for everyone involved.
Love his presentation skills. Would be awesome see him come back to RR and eliminate a big name like he did with undertaker
That ship has sailed unfortunately
Didn't he have an RR Apperance like 5 or 6 years ago?
honestly it would be dope to happen to somoene like austin theory
@@chrism6347nah
There isn’t anyone worthy of being eliminated anymore like Taker was 😂
When Maven won “Tough Enough”my friends and I lost our minds in the 2000s! He always had like ability, was athletic and just very chill.
yeah but when he kicked out the undertaker from the rumble, but most surprising for me was maven turning down HHH's offer to JOIN evolution, the way this man rejected that ONCE IN A LIFETIME opportunity for investing in the SURE thing, when maven rejected that, he lost me right there, MAVEN if you are reading this dont ignore me man, WHY you did that man? you took the wrongest decision ever by turning down that offer man!
Video below:
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Yo! It's so refreshing to see someone so transparent and just getting to the point. Super insightful video!!
Thank you Maven! This is probably the most frequent question most fans would have asked you. It was great how you explained and broke it down. Loving this content and sharing your experience with the WWE.
You and Stevie Richards are a breath of fresh air on UA-cam right now.
Thanks for doing this, I'm about to shoot my shot as a heel manager and everything you're teaching us has real value.
You'll never make it as a heel sucking up to washed up jobbers in UA-cam comments
This is quality. Other wrestlers have missed a trick by not doing this kind of content. Maven is killing it!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Very smart type of content. He’s going to get paid on UA-cam if he keeps it up. Lol
@@kclovesgamingthe payment he will get from youtube will be lower than your yealy wage lol youtube barely pays now
400k is decent earning after taxes but he probably can't retire on it as famous person, so makes lot of sense he's doing this content.
I agree, I commented earlier on a video that Maven wasnt particularly my favorite worker/wrestler, but I do love this content. He is killing it with it!
@@joprincess6021are you a content creator?
So glad I found this channel Mav. You’re such a genuine good dude. Love listening to all the stories. Makes me feel like we’re a couple dudes shooting the breeze listening to old road stories. Keep this up brother! Absolutely love your content! All the best
Well said! 👍
Know your role and.....
Taxes are the devil himself
Yes, we should get rid of taxes and let society crumble. 👍
Yup.. and your President Jo Biden and the Democrats are giving away your money taxpayers money, sending it to ukraine and other nations. The world are taking advantage of your weak leader.
@@Yumenga Monaco and dubai have zero taxes- theyre doing quite well
On the backs of migrant workers. There's severe income inequality there. And Dubai is utterly soulless.
@@Yumengaexcessive taxes are a bitch
Maven always seemed like a class act, gracious enough to get his opportunity, I really appreciate a video like this I’ve always been curious of WWE’s pay structure
Nice to see a rassler who is
* well spolen
*very clear in explaining his situation
* does'nt make excuses or says he forgets important parts in his career
* Does not say "you know" every 10 seconds.
Also a clear HD video and crystal sound helps a Lot
amazing how they say he was one who couldn't cut a promo
Fantastic content Maven ! I have vague memories of you from when I used to watch WWF/WWE as a kid and can honestly say I'm happy to see that you're making such content. The type of stuff us fans (I'm an old school fan) never know. It's great being able to get insights to the business like this dude. Keep it coming bro. Appreciate it. Hope you're well mate.
I admit i missed out on your time in the wwe as it seems to overlap with my time moving and going to college.i watched a bit some years after and then stopped about 8 years ago. But i started wanting to get back into it again and came across you channel and i have to say you're one of the most articulate, friendly and transparent wrestlers I've ever seen discuss the industry. I've learned more watching a dozen of your videos than i ever imagined anyone would be willing to disclose. Good to see the wwe paid decent enough for what you and others put your bodies through for our entertainment.
Maven is a great presenter and coming up with some killer content!
He was a wwe wrestler so obviously 🙄
@@naveedhasan5365I’d say the infomercials & HSN helped him a lot more than promos did. Keeping an audience engaged & entertained out of character is harder then people think. This guy had media training & it shows. His channel is gonna do very well imo.
Undertaker still didn’t have to hit him with the chair like that 😂😂😂
They got paid. 😂😂😂
@@borngreat-4-life930 u right because in 2002 whatever he got wouldve lasted him
The chair at throat?
That was staged.
Maven talks about it in his other video.
It's unfortunate Maven didn't get a true opportunity to be , a main event guy or even a true mid-card guy but he is showing life after the WWE is possible like many, many others who don't become huge names. Love the fact that he explaining the pay of the WWE.
Nah, he didn't have it
He had a great opportunity. I would say he over acheived.
@@nebwachamp Oh absolutely! I mean he was able to keep all his money clearly.
These videos are incredible. As someone that loved wrestling in the 90's until the early 00's (don't watch it really now), I find it fascinating to see how it all worked behind the scenes. Amazing.
Keep 'em videos coming Maven, I'm really enjoying the insight of this era in WWE.
I appreciate how forthcoming you were regarding the specific money values you made. Even in 2023, it seems rare that anyone would be this open.
youre the man for being so open about all the finances, cant wait to see the other topics you cover
This was a really well informative, structured video. I'm glad your channel has been recommended on here. I was always a fan. Several months ago I found your intro song video on here and said that you were like a less corny version of The Rock and could've been the main guy. I can't wait to see what video you post next. It looks like the views are racking up quick!
This is the type of content I to see from retired WWE wrestlers. The earning and the realistic point-of-view you can make in the ring. You earn a new subscriber!
Maven we definitely appreciated your time in the ring and these videos that your doing now are cool not just because we the fans like getting a sort behind the scenes look at everything But we also enjoy hearing from you all overall as we grew up with you all and will always be apart of some great memories
I absolutely adore your content Maven. It's freshing to see such a open, yet respectful perspective on the business.
As a kid, my two obsessions were wrestling and MTV. Watching Tough Enough, going through the journey, I was so invested in Maven. I almost felt like I was living vicariously through him, like "Yeah one of us made it to WWF!"
same, but i was a teen. I was so hyped and always cheered for Maven in Tough Enough and WWF.
Did you spunk too 😂. Geez
You know what, now that I think back on it, it definitely did have that feeling. We were so use to our regulars that a new guy like Maven made it, it made it interesting because it was an "outsider" breaking into the business. He was accepted immediately and embraced by the fans.
Did u like celebrity death match?
I appreciate you taking the time to tell us about this. I've been a fan of pro wrestling for a very long time. It was actually my child hood dream to train and get into a wrestling school.
Dude being totally open about everything. Wow!!! That's so cool to understand what it was like to WORK as a Professional wrestler! Thanks Maven!
The way Maven structured this video with the different stacks of cash for the different pay options almost feels like a GTA cutscene explaining an optional business opportunity. Would be awesome if GTA 6 allows you to Moonlight as a pro wrestler or run a wrestling promotion as a source of income
It would be awesome that all toxic players should be kept in their own servers and fight each other there.
All I wanna do is mind my own business. I have zero interest of shooting other players and ruining their games.
@ezioauditoredafirenze8352 you're not wrong
@@cipherpac Thank you 👍
I love how honest he was, and it’s crazy to think his best year ended up being half of the total money he made
I think it was 2002 his best year because he wrestle at WrestleMania and was in the SmackDown! video game
@@YousefTube Yeah the dropkick elimination of Undertaker at Royal Rumble 2002 really boosted him.
@@valitsemllaluokanavahyvaks3556 He did have a tremendous dropkick
@@YousefTube Either 2002 or 2004. I was trying to figure that out myself.
i would guess 04 because he main evented PPVs and was a part of that Evolution storyline@@bradcsuka5054
I could definitely see Maven taking the MVP route and come back as a manager. Guy knows how to present!
Granted he wants to come back that is!
Maven you always have been a true pro. You always did business when it was time and your truly a humble guy and I have nothing but respect for you! Us fans would enjoy hearing what your favorite program or moments you were involved in during your time in the wwf/wwe👀
Really insightful look into the business. I'm not a wrestling fan and barely knew who Maven was before discovering this channel, but I really appreciate these videos.
From these numbers it makes sense why we see so many aging former stars return to the ring. There's enough money in it to entice former wrestlers to return, especially if they still have a big name and fan appeal. Yet at the same time, there's not enough that they can comfortably retire after a "typical" career like in the big money sports.
Man, WWE really should provide car rentals. They would get brilliant rates, amd they could deduct a rental car fee from the downside
Independent contractors don't get rental cars, pal.
As a stockholder I am vehemently against that. That lowers WWEs value.
Some wrestlers are likely to be on DUI, so I don't think car rental companies are too keen on the idea.
@@gk2370 I worked in fleet management and business to business leasing. I dealt with probably the biggest car Rental group there is. I can confidently say they dont give a cr*p what happens to their cars or who ends up driving them.
@VirgilZandig are they really independent contractors if WWE owns your rights while you're under contract where you can't go to a cross promoter, I'd call that an employer.
Takes a lot of guts to spill how much money you've made ( not just as a retired wrestler ). It shows that you can make a lot of money but, in most cases, you won't make a lot for a long time. Add that to the fact that pro wrestling is a tough job and you can get a career injury anytime you step in the right, and the conclusion is to save your money, invest it in many things to keep a solid cushion for the time when it all ends.
Growing up with WWE, and my favorite time being around 2001-2007, I love hearing these stories. It's also great to see you doing well for yourself nowadays, Maven.
Those were the best yrs attitude era
So much more clarity in watchin 4 vids back to back..... I need to send more likes but I'm an instant fan
Maven was always a favourite of mine as kid. Was sad to see you disappear from Raw back then. Proud to see how far you come with out the wwe holding you back 🙌💪
WWE holding him back? I'm sure he would have wanted to be in WWE a few years longer lol u can tell when he talked about Vince's photo on the other video
His one fan lol
Like everyone has said, it’s so refreshing to actually see a wrestler put some production value in their videos instead of just doing the same copy and paste format where they get together with a wrestling mark and answer questions from them or rattle off questions from the fans. This is the type of content that tells the viewers “I actually care about my fans.” I hope Maven keeps this up because I’m hooked now.
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hOw DaRe YoU qUeStIoN oThEr WrEsTlErS?!?!?
@@IAmToDd6691dont be a dick.
Fr especially from Conrad get that cancer out of wrestling now 💀
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Always loved watching Maven back in the day, glad seeing him alive and well. This breakdown of earnings was a cool insight into some of the behind-the-scenes we don't often get to see.
I’m so glad you’re into wrestling again. Heard a few years ago you hated ppl asking you about your time in the business. Content is incredibly done ❤
Having fits of depression and down times at the moment. You was always an inspiration to me and seeing your content now is helpful and insightful. I hope your doing well. Ever in NYC you have a place to stay and best tour guide
You’ve got a new subscriber Maven. This is the exact wrestling content I’ve been looking for and it’s great you’re doing this alone rather than through wrestling shoots or under a brand umbrella so you can be honest. Keep it up!!
He can be way bigger as a solo UA-camr too.
Great speaker! As a content creator, and huge WWE fan growing up I have huge respect for people who are as articulate on the mic and camera as you are!
Thanks for this. I always wondered how getting paid changed after the birth of the WWE Network. I do remember reading in the pre-network days that guys would love just to be on the big PPVs like WrestleMania. Anything, even if just a run-in, would be great for them.
Great content Maven!!! The videos ur putting out r things wrestling fans love to hear/find answers to straight from someone who was a WWE superstar! And I like that u r making sure not to put anybody else’s personal business out there that they haven’t already talked about publicly themselves
This was absolutely amazing and phenomenal video. I’ve been watching wrestling ever since I was a kid and the way you detailed out the payment structure I have never seen before. Thank you so much for taking the time to do so. And I’m so glad you made out financially, and with an amazing life experience to boot.
Maven, this was great. You're a great presenter. I remeber your Tough Enough Days and your WWF debut. Nice to see you doing well, man.
Talking about pay scale in any industry is kind of a personal thing and can be hard to do for some. Thank you for the rundown!
You earned my like! I’m pretty amazed how well spoken Maven is, made the video journey not just informative but very enjoyable to watch too. Kept me hooked towards the end. Even if it will nit be a wrestling content, I’d still listen to this guy. Perhaps a commentary seat in WWE soon? Who knows.
Thoroughly enjoying these videos Maven! Great insight into the parts of the business we don't see as fans. Keep up the good work!
Not 100% certain how it works in WWE, but when it comes to the royalties; streaming services in general have taken a huge chunk out on screen talent pay checks. That's one reason SAG went on strike because the new media deals expired and they wanted the type of royalties they get from TV deals. WWE might have followed the new media guidelines with lower flat rate payouts and then cut a lot of the money on DVD production.
Again, WWE might do things differently. I do hope a new media deal gets made and starts giving the older royalties.
Great content!
They can't give the older royalties because streaming as a whole is not profitable. Even Disney loses more than $600m per quarter. What's funny about the whole streaming model is, the endgame is likely a return to ad-driven services, i.e. cable, as ads are a better source of monetization than subscription fees from direct users (who tend to churn out really easily).
@@bojackkatarnnobody is going to ad based content, there's a reason there was a switch to streaming. Netflix is easier than illegal steam sites, nobody is paying to watch ads.
u could dream with it lol. not happening, netflix is probably the only profitable streaming service, all the rest are losing money, big companies are already greedy when they're making money, imagine if theyre losing it. the only thing this strike will accomplish is the replacement of people to AIs, writers will be the first
To clarify SAG's position further, it was not about just getting paid the royalties like before, they first wanted to see the studios' numbers and statistics on streaming (as they aren't independently verifiable like TV ratings, home video sales, and box office number) but so far the studios have refused to divulge that information to prove their claims of streaming poverty and instead told the union "just trust me bro".
@@MikgwerdDo you know why the studio's don't want to share their numbers? Because they don't want to reveal how bad their numbers actually are. The streaming market has gotten really saturated, most people just pay for a service for a couple months and jump to a different service. The crazy thing is, the strike is actually going to devalue the writers even more. Because that'll prove that nobody watches the content they've created, and there's no money to be made off of it.
Found your channel today, subscribed and liked today. Good on ya for being 1) smart enough after being tough enough (bad pun...won't be the last) to save your money. 2) Having a good attitude about...everything as far as I have seen. 3) Rough enough (that's it, I swear) to give Snitsky a flipper to have that great story. Seriously awesome stuff so far, keep it up. By the way I forgive you for telling a cop to arrest me at a house show in Cadillac, MI.....you were the heel...I acted accordingly.
Entertaining, informational and enjoyable video. Thank you Maven! WWE would benefit tremendously by bringing you back in a host/ppv kick off role and just letting you be yourself. Great voice, excellent charisma and just genuine likability.
Cool video, really appreciate the insight. I'm glad that you all get royalties and can get paid well. Being a wrestler seems very difficult for a multitude of reasons, definitely a career that requires a ton of passion and hard work.
I'm a lapsed wrestling fan, but it's super cool to see this breakdown of one of my favorite wrestlers growing up. Also, your theme is one of the best wrestling themes ever. Thanks for all the good memories.
I was hooked to the video. I always wanted to know wwe wrestler’s earnings. You made it surprisingly interesting with currency notes.
Great show Maven! I really like the unbiased explanation of things.
Really appreciated this breakdown, really gives us fans a good glimpse into things. Maven is a great speaker, kept me interested the whole time.
You're doing a really good job with your channel. The subject matter and production is great. How much money you made is really none of our business, but thanks for explaining how it worked at that time. Very interesting stuff.
i never knew your character as a WWE wrestler. However, i love the way you tell stories. Even if they aren't true, at least I find them fascinating and entertaining.
Most underrated wrestler ever in the beginning of the 2000' love for maven ❤❤
I hope you and your channel get the recognition you deserve. You're way more awesome than I thought. Hope to see you on Stone Cold's podcast soon.
I really appreciate the honesty brother, Nobody else has done it before. Thanks for being so transparent 👍🏻
Love your content maven tou made me fall back in love with wwe watching all your videos from your first one ❤❤❤
Just watched and subscribed. Maven has so much charisma and is a great speaker. I think he is going to kill it with his channel. As a huge wrestling fan, this is the kind of content that I have been looking for. Keep up the great work Maven!
Maven I have to say I'm not even really a wrestling fan, I was as a child, watching The ultimate warrior and all the greats in the eighties and early nineties. I have to say I absolutely love your honesty and your humility. I was absolutely floored when I heard your honest assessment of your abilities and standing in the WWE. No one on social media would ever be so humble to be honest of themselves. It's not something you see a lot this day in age, and it warms my heart knowing theres still positive male role models out there for young men to look up to. I mean for real bro, people are savage narcissists this day and age. So I congratulate you sir and give you the utmost respect, please keep it up.
Awesome video! This could be end up being the G.O.A.T of wrestling channels.
I am glad that you have this UA-cam channel going for you. The gift of talking and telling a story has a much longer runway. :) Thanks for sharing all the info candidly. 👍
I really like how personable and in touch he is. Really cool to see someone like him acknowledge a lot of real expenses people go through
Very educational to say the least. I understand why Superstars were pissed when WWE tried to take control of their Twitch accounts. I've always wondered how WWE can hide behind the "Independent Contractor" moniker, yet in every capacity Superstars are treated like employees.