Why do wrestlers clap before a move? What's the real reason wrestlers wear wrist tape? Former WWE wrestler Maven answers all that and more in this video.
When a wrestler is getting into the business, do they create their gimmicks around their move sets, or do they figure out their move sets before thinking up their gimmick
@@MavenKHuffman How fast/slow does the time go by when you're out there, live and in the moment, in front of all of those people while you're trying to hit your spots and tryin to put on a good show?
Eh his ring work wasn’t too great he was kinda in a weird spot where he was athletic but not like a high flier and his move list sucked. I wish he did some more in depth promos I bet they would have been good.
@@Da5kone001Well by his own admission, he was young and didn't think he really needed to put in the time to develop his skills like he should have. He said that looking back he probably should have put in the time like he was told to and if he did he probably would have been a bigger star in the company. But that's the problem with hindsight, you only get it after the fact.
@@Joreel I’m aware, and I get it. My comment was more a direct response to ops under appreciated comment. I don’t think he was under appreciated at all, I think if anything he was over pushed for how he performed. He also has the unfortunate (or fortunate depending on how you look at it) circumstance of wrestling in an era where the talent pool was insane and there were tons of interesting gimmicks and stories
@@bobtheslob2246 Well, it is nice to know he's a guy with all these people wanting to be called whatever. He's come into the room and made it clear from the start!
Terry Funk waa in a place in Louisiana that I was eating in as well. I forgot the name of the place. I called the server over and paid his bill. I wrote hom a note that pretty much said "Thank you for everything. From an appreciative fan." He never knew who I was I don't think as I askrd the server to keep me anonymous. He yelled out a thank you to whoever paid for his meal. He deserved it. RIP Funker.
lol Speaking of Blood Banks… I hate needles but often want to try to force myself to expose myself to needles by giving blood- and learned recently that I am 0+ blood so… Want to more than ever! I have been told it’s a rare/ valuable blood type so I feel I should share it lol. Was looking up “blood drives” in NH, in the areas of Rochester, Farmington & Somersworth but maybe I should look for “blood banks” instead… Helped me possibly in being able to see this comment- while making more of a joke but still.. lol. And was pretty funny comment btw!
Frfr, I TRY and listen to Stevie Richards pod or clips (not knocking the guy) but I can’t get into his stuff. Him , Conrad, Blue Meanie. I think the way u explained it is perfect . Also , the fact that he’s direct and immediate to make points about his video title is what keeps me tuned in. Again, no disrespect towards the other guys but gahhhh dammit Mave, you’re killin it brotha. Fingers crossed you eventually make a WWE Comeback in some way.
11:44 actually maven, fun fact, when Randy claps his hands before doing this move, It is a way of letting the opponent taking the move know that they are taking the bump. If Randy does not clap his hands, then he is expecting the move to get countered.
I just clocked out from the overnight shift, and I got to listen to Maven on the drive home. It was a relaxing drive after an adrenaline and caffeine fueled shift. Thank you, Maven.
The fact most of us forgot about you from WWE and now you’re the biggest thing on wrestling UA-cam really says a lot about your ability to tell stories about almost anything and make it interesting
Who forgot Maven....i can see newer fans not knowing him before these youtube videos....but if u were a fan in the early 2000s you knew who he was...i remember he represented me and my buddies who wanted to be wrestlers...and tried to sign up for tough enough but were only 15....maven got to live our dream
The wrist and finger wrapping was explained by stone cold on his podcast. He stated at times you are so sweaty and your opponent as well. You barely have grip with your hands. So the tape or wrap helps have proper grip. So when you do a move or spot. You dont loose grip or slip. Also he stated it does help you joints and with certain moves or landings it helps a lot too. Plus the grip issue applies to the mat and ropes too
Every wrestler has a different motive for it. In HHH'S documentary, it had multiple purposes. 1. *Injury prevention.* He said he's broken his wrist (and fingers) a few times, so he always liked to tape his right wrist and hand, especially since that's his dominant one. Same for his knuckles. 2. *Aesthetics.* He said as he was becoming The Game, this jacked badass, his look was part of the gimmick. Taping all knuckles, his left wrist and dominant hand contributed to his ability/perception to be a killer, a destroyer, a fighter. 3. *Homage.* The last reason he said was to pay tribute to the old school wrestlers who would tape up.
I originally speculated it was to help stabilize the wrist for all the moves they have to do. But having something to help reliably grip on an opponent makes much more sense.
Sullivan v Benoit at Bash and the Beach 97 in their career match is still one of my all time favorite matches. That was like a week before my 10th birthday and that night we had already ordered the ppv, but before it started that night we had church. At the end of the sermon before prayer we always had the opportunity to add whatever we wanted to the prayer. I remember praying along with and in front of probably around 200 people that Benoit would win that night. I was not let down 😅. RIP Kevin
@@CYB3R2K That's factual analysis based on extensive wrestling knowledge. What you say everyone agrees on isn't persuasive of anything other than your own intellectual shortcomings.
00:07 - Why does WWE hate when stars get over on their own? 3:49 - Why does WWE act like it was never called WWF? 6:25 - Is it easy for WWE wrestlers to get free food at restaurants while traveling? 7:38 - What are the harsh realities of being a WWE wrestler? 9:07 - Why do they exaggerate the weight (height) of some wrestlers? 10:15 - How do male wrestlers deal with boners in the ring? 11:02 - Why do wrestlers clap their hands sometimes (before) a move? 11:59 - Why do some wrestlers tape up their fingers/wrists/fists? 13:31 - Why do wrestlers need to ask permission from other wrestlers if using their finishing moves? 14:32 - Why do wrestlers get their (gear) from? And do they get to decide on their outfit ? 17:25 - Why do so many wrestlers choose to live in Florida? 18:37 - How often, when, and where do wrestlers practice moves??? 21:45 - How often do wrestlers get to "go home" while working a touring schedule? 23:15 - Why do wrestlers hook the leg when they pin each other? 24:07 - How much money are non-major company wrestlers making? 25:21 - How (do) Wrestler's naming work across organizations? Some wrestlers are able to use the same name everywhere while others are not. 27:44 - Do wrestlers go by their real names backstage or do they adopt their (gimmick) names? (P.S Maven, if you add these timestamps to the description, they should show up on the video for everyone)
The "why does anyone care about title reign records" question is like asking "why would anyone care if The Avengers save the world? The movie is fake anyway". They're simulating a sport, becoming the champion is the goal of any serious competitor. If WWE stopped caring about their championships, the whole product would become pointless. Just ask WCW what happens when you decide the World Championship is just a prop
Tbf, it's a kinda reasonable question... You are absolutely correct in your logic, but see it from other perspective. Like The Undertaker is a 4 time WWE champion, so what?? No one cares about that. His streak and him being an absolute legit badass and fascinatingly entertaining figure is what made him immortal than many others. I think, the question is in more in that vein. Kurt Angle never mentions that he has been a 14 time World champion in pro wrestling, but that he is a WWE "Superstar", when promoting himself.
I've thought of the boner thing before, but it's like getting one when you're at the gym. It doesn't happen when you're concentrating and heart rate is up high with oxygen going to your muscles instead of your wood
I look forward to this every Friday. I rarely laugh out loud from my phone, very rarely but I already have twice watching this! Thanks maven you are the best
Maven, you might not have been a WWE legend but you are definitely a UA-cam legend! I remember watching the first series of Tough Enough as a 16 year old and really happy to see how well things have turned your for you Keep the content coming! ❤️
30:07 I met HBK and his wife a few years ago and I asked him if people at home call him Shawn or Michael. He said "It's Shawn. People even at home call me Shawn." My brother and I met Kane at an airport and I dared him to call Kane by Glen. He said no and then dared me. I didn't do it either. It was "Kane, can my idiot brother ( his nickname from me) have your autograph?" He was a nice guy.
I saw HBK at a grocery store in Los Angeles yesterday. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn't want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything. He said, "Oh, like you're doing now?" I was taken aback, and all I could say was "Huh?" but he kept cutting me off and going "huh? huh? huh?" and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw him trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen Milky Ways in his hands without paying. The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like "Sir, you need to pay for those first." At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter. When she took one of the bars and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually "to prevent any electrical infetterence," and then turned around and winked at me. I don't even think that's a word. After she scanned each bar and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.
My mom met Shawn in 98 at a McDonalds she worked at when pregnant with me…she said he was sweet. Another person I met was CM PUNK when doing my first security job at the NXT PPV in December he was really down to earth. We weren’t supposed to interact with the talent, but he came up to me and shook my hand.
"Hunter" is the most interesting one to me, because it's not his shoot name (even though at media events he has been going by Paul "Triple H" Levesque lately), but its not his gimmick name either. Its seemingly infrequent that wrestlers refer to him as Triple H or even Trips or H, its typically Hunter. Which feels like the characters shoot name. He hasnt been called Hunter Hearst Helmsley on tv since the 90s. My comparison would be if people addressed Toby McGuire as "Peter", or Robert Pattinson as "Bruce"
I always look forward to watching these videos. You may have thought you found your calling in life teaching and/or wrestling, but THIS is your calling, buddy. Youre incredibly entertaining and ive thought so since the original season of tough enough. Like i literally knew you were going to win probably 2 or 3 episodes in. You just have a likeable personality, my guy. Keep it up!
I went nuts when maven beat Taker for the hardcore title. It was past my bedtime and I got grounded 😆 thanks for making these videos Maven, glad to see you're doing well in life brother.
Cornette talking about the "OVW 5" is really interesting. He knew Cena would be huge but thought Batista wouldn't make it, he said Lesnar was lazy, and Shelton Benjamin was his favorite, I think he said Orton would be great, if he worked a bit harder.
Shelton was probably the most athletically gifted out of all of them, but a personality of a sponge, that's why he wasn't going to work. He also wasn't one of the biggest guys, and Vince loves him the big heroes. Batista had the look which shot him up to the top quickly, but he flamed out just as fast, so did he really make it? Lesnar might not have taken it all that seriously. The guy was in MMA and tried out for the Minnesota Vikings. I don't think he's lazy. Orton had some natural in ring talent, but apparently liked to party a lot. Now you look at him and see his bloated up face. I never really cared for Orton personally.
With regards to the World Wildlife Fund, the organization did sue the WWF for copyright infringement and the wrestling federation lost. It was not surprising since the Wildlife Fund had the acronym WWF first, but was also an international organization whereas the wrestling federation was mainly known in the US.
Yo I was a big wrestling fan back when u were in it I gotta be honest I was a young kid and I never really paid attention to u but after binge watching your UA-cam channel and seeing your personality and how much of a cool guy u are man if the me now was watching u back then I would've been rooting for u big time dude
Hey guys, Maven here. From 2001-2005 I had the privilege of being a WWE superstar. Now, you may be asking yourself, what does that mean exactly? Well, it means that from 2001-2005 I was a professional wrestler for WWE, or WWF as it was known back then. Now, was it all sunshine and rainbows for my entire career? Of course not. Do I wish I had done certain things differently? Of course I do. Was it an experience of a lifetime? You’re damn right it was. Now, you may be wondering what I have to go through in order to keep these movie star quality eyebrows in tip top shape. To find that out, click the link in the video.
My size is slightly exaggerated. I'm 6'5", 230 lbs but my wiki has me at 6'8", 260 lbs. When I was working programs with smaller wrestlers, I was often announced as "almost 7-foot-tall."
Maven u'll ALWAYS b a SUPERSTAR to us fans even though U didn't get the WWE title U were still a champion to us n U still were a A+ SUPERSTAR n will ALWAYS b LOVED keep up the good work
Back in the day, some wrestlers didn't want to work with a Bret Hart, Randy Savage, or a DDP because they would block their matches down to the last detail, plus they'd be worried about forgetting spots. But once those individuals would go over it enough and the crowd got into the match those guys would go yeah we got something.
@MavenKHuffman Wow, that's crazy man how that happens sometimes 😁. Appreciate you replying to my comment Mr. Huffman, I followed your career from Tough Enough all the way to your departure from the WWE; always thought you were cool in the ring man. You still had the most coolest theme song ever, and I still rock out to it. Keep up the good work sir, and I am looking forward to more awesome content on your channel; God bless.. 😊🙏👍
The Rock actually does fully own "The Rock" name, and has for a while now, the reason i believe he stated he doesnt use it for movies, is because he didnt just want to be known for his wrestling name, but have real name recognition as well.
100% I think it would be the biggest pop of the rumble, imagine Maven eliminates Roman Reigns or a top star with a dropkick or something, flashback to the Undertaker spot would be perfect.
From what i gather Vince did not like non homegrown talent....and that i guess is why the WWe vs WCW angle was a bust, seen so many interviews with people mention that....he would not push something that came from out of the company
What a great channel! I'm a pro-wrestling fan in Japan. I wish the "behind the curtains" aspect of pro-wrestling more openly talked in Japan like in America.
Now we know why Mark Jindrak was replaced in Evolution. Triple H said he was just too immature, and I guess calling him Paul over and over again in a joking manner maybe an example of what he was talking about.
@@Speedyreedy1218 Yes and no. They both were candidates to be in the group. Yes Batista was mentioned as being affiliated with Triple H and Ric Flair, but evolution wasn't an official stable yet by the time Batista tore his tricep. They were still a work in progress. They were in the process of presenting them as a full-fledged group once Randy came back from his injury, and Jindrak was slotted in replacing Dave. The plan from then on was for Mark to be a member of the group. Meaning once Evolution became official in WWE's books Jindrak would have been one of the original members of the group instead of Batista.
@@Speedyreedy1218 Look up the original Evolution vignettes. Jindrak was in the shots with them but was removed from the footage later on. And look up documentaries and UA-cam videos stating that fact. And yes there are sources out there backing up that Triple H and Batista confirmed Jindrak's participation within the group. You do that then we can talk.
To follow up on the first question that was a Vince Mcmahon thing Triple H wants to see everyone get over on their own just look at LA Knight for example.
11:08 They could also be asking about maybe like Randy does before he does the powerslam, he’ll clap his hands for timing but also to tell the wrestler to take the move
12:18 I wear wrist tape under my referee shirt for support, because if I’m refereeing 6 or 7 or 8 matches, and I’m smacking the canvas multiple times a match for 3 hours, it really can ache the wrist after a while. I have also hidden a gig under the tape for a wrestler once who doesn’t wear wrist tape and didn’t want to keep it down his trunks 😂
The thing is Maven, if everyone is lying about their weight, inflating yours wouldn't help with the weight disparity I think it's most of the time to seem more impressive. Like, if the dude is visibly lean, the more he weights, the more impressive he'll seem. If he's the Big Show... Well, anyone can see how massive he is, but it's difficult to quantify, so they round up to 500 pounds cause it sounds impressive af
Iron Sheik was hard during the match when Hogan defeated him for the title. It's obvious when Sheik goes for the camel clutch at the end, in fact Sheik said he was thinking about sticking in the Hulkster
We can all see you still love the art of professional wrestling, but your teaching skills are your best attribute. You’re becoming the John Madden of wrestling, and you are the GOAT of it
I agree. I think those 2 are both unique and should be protected. I get practically anyone can do them because they aren’t the most technically challenging, but still…
They're not worthy is ridiculous lol. Two of the top guys and workhorses for the past decade plus. Obviously they're not Stone Cold level, but Owens using his move makes sense. And lol at them being unworthy of anything Triple H was worthy of.
Maven I didn't know you that much when u were a wrestler but I really enjoy watching you and hearing more about your stories of WWE , keep up the good work man ♥
At times yes, when Austin lost the belt in 98 he spent a lot of time chasing that belt. Now you do have your characters that are better holding that belt being chased, Hogan, Cena, Roman, Triple-H. Yet there are a ton of draws that could do the chasing.
I heard, regarding the clap, like the Randy example that he claps to let the opponent know whether to take that scoop slam or reverse/avoid it. a clap is to take the slam, no clap is to not take it or reverse it
I taped my wrists when I used to wrestle at first because I thought it looked good, but after I did it the first time I realized how good of support it provides.
Hey Maven. For some reason we all drew to you even while you were green. You were relatable, looked like your average athletic male. I think it made the fans think they could wrestle to. What do you think makes YOU resonate with the fans? Much love brother. Not many superstars i wanna meet, but youre one. Yes, youre a superstar now brother man.
I had heard before that wrestlers taped their wrists because their opponents are slippery from sweat and baby oil. Taping the wrist give the other guy something to grip on to when doing moves like throwing the other into the ropes.
What question was NOT asked in this video that you have always wanted answered?
Who was the hardest guy to work with for u. Cause I can’t remember if you’ve answered this before sorry if u have
Has any superstar ever made it seem like they lived check to check and barely had money on the road?
When a wrestler is getting into the business, do they create their gimmicks around their move sets, or do they figure out their move sets before thinking up their gimmick
@@MavenKHuffman When’s the next Blooper reel coming out?
@@MavenKHuffman How fast/slow does the time go by when you're out there, live and in the moment, in front of all of those people while you're trying to hit your spots and tryin to put on a good show?
Maven, I mean no offense when I say this, you’re more over now than you were then. You were an under appreciated talent.
Eh his ring work wasn’t too great he was kinda in a weird spot where he was athletic but not like a high flier and his move list sucked. I wish he did some more in depth promos I bet they would have been good.
Back then he lacked the charisma he has now.
No offense taken! I AGREE! 😂
@@Da5kone001Well by his own admission, he was young and didn't think he really needed to put in the time to develop his skills like he should have. He said that looking back he probably should have put in the time like he was told to and if he did he probably would have been a bigger star in the company. But that's the problem with hindsight, you only get it after the fact.
@@Joreel I’m aware, and I get it. My comment was more a direct response to ops under appreciated comment. I don’t think he was under appreciated at all, I think if anything he was over pushed for how he performed. He also has the unfortunate (or fortunate depending on how you look at it) circumstance of wrestling in an era where the talent pool was insane and there were tons of interesting gimmicks and stories
Every time Maven enters a room:
"Hey guys, Maven here. I'm a former WWE wrestler."
I would do that too, if I was a former WWE wrestler xD
@@TucBroder ABSOLUTELY!
Maybe he messes up from time to time, too. "Hey Former mavens, wrestler here. I'm a guy"
@@bobtheslob2246 Well, it is nice to know he's a guy with all these people wanting to be called whatever. He's come into the room and made it clear from the start!
What an original comment
"Why do wrestlers clap before a move?" Because they believe in Joe Hendry.👏
Comments should be turned off after this. You win!
Thanks, I just got that song out of my head 😂
😅😅😅😅😅
No clue who that is
Randy Orton right before he does the comeback power slam
Randy's powerslam is always a thing of beauty. The speed with which he spins his opponents, wow, unmatched.
@@sometimesitbelikedat2529 Goldust #1, then Randy a close second.
Maven,
I appreciate the hard work and creativity you put into all your videos to educate and entertain us all!
He has people who do. The research and everything he just films he doesn't put the work in he admitted this
@@legendkillla21 You are a fun person
@@CoachKen10almost too fun to function 😂
Terry Funk waa in a place in Louisiana that I was eating in as well. I forgot the name of the place. I called the server over and paid his bill. I wrote hom a note that pretty much said "Thank you for everything. From an appreciative fan." He never knew who I was I don't think as I askrd the server to keep me anonymous. He yelled out a thank you to whoever paid for his meal. He deserved it. RIP Funker.
I paid for meals to veterans that had been combat vets. They had WW2 Vet hats an stuff,
But very rarely have I as a vet had a stranger pay my meal.
“If something was offered, I’d take it” Maven, I work in a blood bank. If you ever need a transfusion I can hook you up!
😂😂😂 nahhhh… I’m good!
@@MavenKHuffman you said you'd take it
Believe in Jesus Christ for salvation which is eternal life to be saved and guaranteed heaven ❤️
lol Speaking of Blood Banks… I hate needles but often want to try to force myself to expose myself to needles by giving blood- and learned recently that I am 0+ blood so… Want to more than ever! I have been told it’s a rare/ valuable blood type so I feel I should share it lol. Was looking up “blood drives” in NH, in the areas of Rochester, Farmington & Somersworth but maybe I should look for “blood banks” instead… Helped me possibly in being able to see this comment- while making more of a joke but still.. lol.
And was pretty funny comment btw!
😂
Maven is really well-spoken, It makes the things he speak clearer alongside with his sense of humor aswell.
Hes also really friendly and has a welcoming presence
Big facts
Frfr, I TRY and listen to Stevie Richards pod or clips (not knocking the guy) but I can’t get into his stuff. Him , Conrad, Blue Meanie.
I think the way u explained it is perfect . Also , the fact that he’s direct and immediate to make points about his video title is what keeps me tuned in. Again, no disrespect towards the other guys but gahhhh dammit Mave, you’re killin it brotha.
Fingers crossed you eventually make a WWE Comeback in some way.
Would be fantastic commentator imho
i think because he was a teacher once upon a time
28:30 "Taker is in my phone as Taker" lol what a flex 😂
Ye that's a flex
11:44 actually maven, fun fact, when Randy claps his hands before doing this move, It is a way of letting the opponent taking the move know that they are taking the bump. If Randy does not clap his hands, then he is expecting the move to get countered.
How do you know this?
That’s not possible, no one has the cognitive ability to comprehend that clap prior to taking moves it happens way too fast
@@Dadpool5864 except it is possible and is a tactic used for decades.
I just clocked out from the overnight shift, and I got to listen to Maven on the drive home. It was a relaxing drive after an adrenaline and caffeine fueled shift.
Thank you, Maven.
Medical field?
who asked
@@HPLovesCraftsCatI'm not sure, but i think it was this fat chick .. i think it was your mom
Glad I can help! 👍🏽
Night shift lives off of good youtube
30 minutes of Maven answering all the questions?!? That's what I am talking about.
That's good shit pal.
Don't mean to bring another topic in the convo, but 30 is more than Ka.......nevermind....
Agree 100 percent....this should be a weekly series ...Maven is for real...
Met Maven at the gym last week. He’s truly a gentleman in real life. He took time out to speak with me and took a picture with me. Super cool guy!
Lucky!
What gym do you go to ?
@@toenail3242nah now that’s just creepy.
The fact most of us forgot about you from WWE and now you’re the biggest thing on wrestling UA-cam really says a lot about your ability to tell stories about almost anything and make it interesting
How could you forget?
Yep. Our boy does great work!
@@wingerding a midcarder from 20 years ago? Easy to slip my mind if it wasn’t for his UA-cam even though I did watch tough enough when it was on
I'm not forgetting the guy who did the most perfect dropkick I've ever seen.
Who forgot Maven....i can see newer fans not knowing him before these youtube videos....but if u were a fan in the early 2000s you knew who he was...i remember he represented me and my buddies who wanted to be wrestlers...and tried to sign up for tough enough but were only 15....maven got to live our dream
10:37 I've never heard a more quintessential gulp. Sounds like it was lifted from a cartoon, and the facial expression fits it perfectly
Straight out of Looney Toons, the man is a pro
18:35 hearing Maven say “Sunny Days” gave me instant flashbacks 😂😂 iykyk
I was wondering if that was a reference 😂😂
Right? my brain immediately went "Mmmhmm..." at that line lmao
I know! I was only half paying attention, but did a double-take the moment I heard him say it. 😅
Savage 😂
😉
29:36 That's probably why Triple H didn't like Mark Jindrak. Kept calling him ‘Paul’ he probably thought he was being disrespectful 😂
The wrist and finger wrapping was explained by stone cold on his podcast.
He stated at times you are so sweaty and your opponent as well. You barely have grip with your hands. So the tape or wrap helps have proper grip.
So when you do a move or spot. You dont loose grip or slip.
Also he stated it does help you joints and with certain moves or landings it helps a lot too.
Plus the grip issue applies to the mat and ropes too
Every wrestler has a different motive for it. In HHH'S documentary, it had multiple purposes.
1. *Injury prevention.* He said he's broken his wrist (and fingers) a few times, so he always liked to tape his right wrist and hand, especially since that's his dominant one. Same for his knuckles.
2. *Aesthetics.* He said as he was becoming The Game, this jacked badass, his look was part of the gimmick. Taping all knuckles, his left wrist and dominant hand contributed to his ability/perception to be a killer, a destroyer, a fighter.
3. *Homage.* The last reason he said was to pay tribute to the old school wrestlers who would tape up.
I originally speculated it was to help stabilize the wrist for all the moves they have to do. But having something to help reliably grip on an opponent makes much more sense.
Thanks for answering questions today. Rest in peace Kevin Sullivan.
100%! Kevin was an amazing ambassador for the business he loved his whole life. He will be missed
Sullivan v Benoit at Bash and the Beach 97 in their career match is still one of my all time favorite matches. That was like a week before my 10th birthday and that night we had already ordered the ppv, but before it started that night we had church. At the end of the sermon before prayer we always had the opportunity to add whatever we wanted to the prayer. I remember praying along with and in front of probably around 200 people that Benoit would win that night. I was not let down 😅. RIP Kevin
Kevin Sullivan's not - oh. Oh no.
Say ten nick trash fiddler file
Maven could read me a phone book and it would still be entertaining.
He's got a great narrative voice.
😂 …. Let’s start with the “A”s….
Do actual paper phonebooks even exist anymore in this "paperless" world 🤔
@@amyhoard1222 yes i got one in the mail earlier this year but i do live in a small town so they are slow to change
@@MavenKHuffman Aaron A. Aaronson...
20:01 - Goldberg prepares for his matches by giving himself a concussion.
AND he gives other people concussions!🤕🚑
He punched out several windows in a lemo and nearly lost his hand!!🙆👊
Goldberg is, was, and always will be the most overrated boring wrestler in WWE/WWF/WWWF history.
Can't believe how good this was, well done!
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@MavenKHuffman uhhh maven do you not realize that's a bot?
Loved the Vince gulping impression. Spot on.
Well Rey Mysterio vs Undertaker at Royal Rumble 2010 was one of the greatest assaults put on in a ring 😂
You’re not wrong! 😂
Especially the part when Rey broke Takers orbital bone.
@@CYB3R2K Rey did the best he could to defend himself in that assault 😂
@@CYB3R2K With his bottom no less
One of the sickest last rides in that match
Iron sheik got excited when he wrestled Hogan 😂
Those guys were as high as balls off the ground during matches.
The original Hawk-tua
Rene Dupree was always excited...
@@steveedwards9451or Hulk-Tua
@@granpastreetzDavid Tua? Hulk would have no business there he’d be out cold in no time
Man, I've never watched wrestling, but I cant stop watching Maven! He makes it so interesting!
This comment made my day!
What are you waiting? WWE popularity is hot right now, it's rivaling it's best 2000s years
@@CYB3R2K WWE is terrible right now.
@@alphanerd7221 your limited opinion, everyone, even old guys, wrestlers and more disagree
@@CYB3R2K That's factual analysis based on extensive wrestling knowledge. What you say everyone agrees on isn't persuasive of anything other than your own intellectual shortcomings.
Here's an idea. Current day wrestlers that Maven would have wanted to work with when he was active in the ring.
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Great to see former wrestlers doing well,this was entertaining.
00:07 - Why does WWE hate when stars get over on their own?
3:49 - Why does WWE act like it was never called WWF?
6:25 - Is it easy for WWE wrestlers to get free food at restaurants while traveling?
7:38 - What are the harsh realities of being a WWE wrestler?
9:07 - Why do they exaggerate the weight (height) of some wrestlers?
10:15 - How do male wrestlers deal with boners in the ring?
11:02 - Why do wrestlers clap their hands sometimes (before) a move?
11:59 - Why do some wrestlers tape up their fingers/wrists/fists?
13:31 - Why do wrestlers need to ask permission from other wrestlers if using their finishing moves?
14:32 - Why do wrestlers get their (gear) from? And do they get to decide on their outfit ?
17:25 - Why do so many wrestlers choose to live in Florida?
18:37 - How often, when, and where do wrestlers practice moves???
21:45 - How often do wrestlers get to "go home" while working a touring schedule?
23:15 - Why do wrestlers hook the leg when they pin each other?
24:07 - How much money are non-major company wrestlers making?
25:21 - How (do) Wrestler's naming work across organizations? Some wrestlers are able to use the same name everywhere while others are not.
27:44 - Do wrestlers go by their real names backstage or do they adopt their (gimmick) names?
(P.S Maven, if you add these timestamps to the description, they should show up on the video for everyone)
Thanks
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Doing God’s work
I’m a simple man. I see a new maven video upload, I click to watch. The best wrestling content creator. Keep up the great work Maven.
🙏🏽🙏🏽 my man!
Maven personality definitely grew on me he’s funny and I like hearing about the business through his point of view
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Did you find him cringey on here at first?
Jindrak- “Hey Paul what do you think of the “
Triple H- “yeah I think we’re gonna go with Batista”
Batista was already in the group.
The "why does anyone care about title reign records" question is like asking "why would anyone care if The Avengers save the world? The movie is fake anyway". They're simulating a sport, becoming the champion is the goal of any serious competitor. If WWE stopped caring about their championships, the whole product would become pointless. Just ask WCW what happens when you decide the World Championship is just a prop
Tbf, it's a kinda reasonable question... You are absolutely correct in your logic, but see it from other perspective. Like The Undertaker is a 4 time WWE champion, so what?? No one cares about that. His streak and him being an absolute legit badass and fascinatingly entertaining figure is what made him immortal than many others. I think, the question is in more in that vein. Kurt Angle never mentions that he has been a 14 time World champion in pro wrestling, but that he is a WWE "Superstar", when promoting himself.
Championships in wwe/wwf are completely pointless anyway. It's all staged!
The boner question was amazing! The answer was even better lol! MAVEN PLEASE MAKE THE BLOOPER REEL PART 2!
You have the time stamp?
@@mesterp6400 10:16
10:45
I've thought of the boner thing before, but it's like getting one when you're at the gym. It doesn't happen when you're concentrating and heart rate is up high with oxygen going to your muscles instead of your wood
I remember the Iron Sheik having one when he wrestled Hulk Hogan
Always excited when you upload new videos!
I look forward to this every Friday. I rarely laugh out loud from my phone, very rarely but I already have twice watching this! Thanks maven you are the best
bro the video went out 53 minutes ago how did you watched it twice?
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@@franciscojavardao729 I’m saying I laughed out loud twice
Maven, you might not have been a WWE legend but you are definitely a UA-cam legend!
I remember watching the first series of Tough Enough as a 16 year old and really happy to see how well things have turned your for you
Keep the content coming! ❤️
30:07 I met HBK and his wife a few years ago and I asked him if people at home call him Shawn or Michael. He said "It's Shawn. People even at home call me Shawn."
My brother and I met Kane at an airport and I dared him to call Kane by Glen. He said no and then dared me. I didn't do it either. It was "Kane, can my idiot brother ( his nickname from me) have your autograph?" He was a nice guy.
I saw HBK at a grocery store in Los Angeles yesterday. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn't want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything. He said, "Oh, like you're doing now?" I was taken aback, and all I could say was "Huh?" but he kept cutting me off and going "huh? huh? huh?" and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw him trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen Milky Ways in his hands without paying. The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like "Sir, you need to pay for those first." At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter. When she took one of the bars and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually "to prevent any electrical infetterence," and then turned around and winked at me. I don't even think that's a word. After she scanned each bar and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.
@@rusty9514Yeah I heard Shawn is a douche irl, he’s fun to watch in the ring
@@rusty9514 I haven't seen this one in forever😅
@@rusty9514ancient pasta
My mom met Shawn in 98 at a McDonalds she worked at when pregnant with me…she said he was sweet.
Another person I met was CM PUNK when doing my first security job at the NXT PPV in December he was really down to earth. We weren’t supposed to interact with the talent, but he came up to me and shook my hand.
Maven really out here helping me eat my food with something entertaining and informative go watch
What did ya have for lunch?
@@MavenKHuffman 😂Thanks for asking HAHA, I had breakfast so sausages, scrambled eggs, and toast 🤘🏼
It's crazy how consistently good Maven's videos are. Love it!
16:15 I call that McDonald’s Maven 😂
Little did Mark Jindrak know, much like the bloody mary, it takes calling out 'Paul' 3 times to summon the infamous Golden Shovel haha
"Hunter" is the most interesting one to me, because it's not his shoot name (even though at media events he has been going by Paul "Triple H" Levesque lately), but its not his gimmick name either. Its seemingly infrequent that wrestlers refer to him as Triple H or even Trips or H, its typically Hunter. Which feels like the characters shoot name. He hasnt been called Hunter Hearst Helmsley on tv since the 90s.
My comparison would be if people addressed Toby McGuire as "Peter", or Robert Pattinson as "Bruce"
I'm guessing that Jindrak calling him Paul didn't help his chances in Evolution 😄
Triple H is the same as HHH. Hunter Helmsley is his gimmick name, therefore when people refer to him as first name, they use Hunter.
@@CellGames2006exactly!
Lemmy called him H.
Hunter is his gimmick name.... Hunter Hearst Helmsley walked so HHH could run.
You should be a commentator! Intelligent, thoughtful, great presence. Keep up the great work!
10:54 gods bless you Maven, this had me howling 🤣🤣
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I always look forward to watching these videos. You may have thought you found your calling in life teaching and/or wrestling, but THIS is your calling, buddy. Youre incredibly entertaining and ive thought so since the original season of tough enough. Like i literally knew you were going to win probably 2 or 3 episodes in. You just have a likeable personality, my guy. Keep it up!
This content, I just cannot get over how great this always is.
The thumbnail is crazy lol
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I went nuts when maven beat Taker for the hardcore title. It was past my bedtime and I got grounded 😆 thanks for making these videos Maven, glad to see you're doing well in life brother.
Cornette talking about the "OVW 5" is really interesting. He knew Cena would be huge but thought Batista wouldn't make it, he said Lesnar was lazy, and Shelton Benjamin was his favorite, I think he said Orton would be great, if he worked a bit harder.
Shelton was probably the most athletically gifted out of all of them, but a personality of a sponge, that's why he wasn't going to work. He also wasn't one of the biggest guys, and Vince loves him the big heroes. Batista had the look which shot him up to the top quickly, but he flamed out just as fast, so did he really make it? Lesnar might not have taken it all that seriously. The guy was in MMA and tried out for the Minnesota Vikings. I don't think he's lazy. Orton had some natural in ring talent, but apparently liked to party a lot. Now you look at him and see his bloated up face. I never really cared for Orton personally.
@@eduardopena5893 dude is 6'2. Cena is 6'1
@@user-li7mk1qo1k Cena is a bigger body than Benjamin. Or do you only think in one dimension?
With regards to the World Wildlife Fund, the organization did sue the WWF for copyright infringement and the wrestling federation lost. It was not surprising since the Wildlife Fund had the acronym WWF first, but was also an international organization whereas the wrestling federation was mainly known in the US.
What happened to the video with spike Dudley? I didn't get to watch it 😭
I’m wondering the same thing. Was saved to my watch later playlist
Maven almost got carried away during the match script 😂 Love this channel so much
“Maven Bishop” would’ve been tough 🔥😂
Why didn't leaping Lanny poffo ever superplex yokozuna off hell in a cell? Questions that need answering.
Yo I was a big wrestling fan back when u were in it I gotta be honest I was a young kid and I never really paid attention to u but after binge watching your UA-cam channel and seeing your personality and how much of a cool guy u are man if the me now was watching u back then I would've been rooting for u big time dude
10:56 had me in tears 😂😂😂😂
Hey guys, Maven here. From 2001-2005 I had the privilege of being a WWE superstar. Now, you may be asking yourself, what does that mean exactly? Well, it means that from 2001-2005 I was a professional wrestler for WWE, or WWF as it was known back then. Now, was it all sunshine and rainbows for my entire career? Of course not. Do I wish I had done certain things differently? Of course I do. Was it an experience of a lifetime? You’re damn right it was. Now, you may be wondering what I have to go through in order to keep these movie star quality eyebrows in tip top shape. To find that out, click the link in the video.
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YES PLEASE!
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Yep, Maven's made it on the internet. He has a copypasta now.
Not even funny. Man typed a whole paraphrased paragraph n a HALF! Just to make a jest? SMH
My size is slightly exaggerated. I'm 6'5", 230 lbs but my wiki has me at 6'8", 260 lbs. When I was working programs with smaller wrestlers, I was often announced as "almost 7-foot-tall."
Lol
just got back from the gym, now I'm gonna watch this video 😊
Maven u'll ALWAYS b a SUPERSTAR to us fans even though U didn't get the WWE title U were still a champion to us n U still were a A+ SUPERSTAR n will ALWAYS b LOVED keep up the good work
“Sunny days” …You’ve got heat with Bret now, brother.
I don't see how wrestlers can memorize moves after going over a match beforehand, I would be so confused once I got in the ring. 😆
Ohhhh I have been there. I have forgotten spot #1!
Back in the day, some wrestlers didn't want to work with a Bret Hart, Randy Savage, or a DDP because they would block their matches down to the last detail, plus they'd be worried about forgetting spots. But once those individuals would go over it enough and the crowd got into the match those guys would go yeah we got something.
@MavenKHuffman Wow, that's crazy man how that happens sometimes 😁. Appreciate you replying to my comment Mr. Huffman, I followed your career from Tough Enough all the way to your departure from the WWE; always thought you were cool in the ring man. You still had the most coolest theme song ever, and I still rock out to it. Keep up the good work sir, and I am looking forward to more awesome content on your channel; God bless.. 😊🙏👍
Maven, you are amazing! :) Support from Bulgaria! :)
I scroll past and see "why do wrestlers tape their wrists" then an hour later it's "why do wrestlers get boners" 🤣🤣.
Does it have anything to do with the tape??😁🤭🦴
Man i just love this.. thank u for making these heartfelt videos Maven. thank you
"Taker is in my phone as Taker." Humble brag LOL 😂😂
The Rock actually does fully own "The Rock" name, and has for a while now, the reason i believe he stated he doesnt use it for movies, is because he didnt just want to be known for his wrestling name, but have real name recognition as well.
Yes I believe by the mid yo later 2000's that's when he made that decision.
He recently was given the name rights back from the company.
11:00 Maven, that sort of incident has been documented on camera. What do you mean, 'it's never gonna happen'? It HAS happened!
"cry me a river" 💀 at 8:55
Real reddit AMA. Cry me a river
I always look forward to your videos Maven! Thank you for all you do
I love that you guys enjoy them so much. Gives me so much happiness
29:36 whos gonna tell him he got a chance for Evolution right there 🤣
#maven_in_royal_rumble_2025
I second this.
100% I think it would be the biggest pop of the rumble, imagine Maven eliminates Roman Reigns or a top star with a dropkick or something, flashback to the Undertaker spot would be perfect.
@@SkamosGamingOfficial That would be so great
From what i gather Vince did not like non homegrown talent....and that i guess is why the WWe vs WCW angle was a bust, seen so many interviews with people mention that....he would not push something that came from out of the company
Which is kinda funny, considering that he built the WWF in the 80s entirely through talent poached from other promotions.
@@tafua_a thats exactly why he didnt like it lol, doesnt want same happening to him he wanted to control everything
Nice, just opened YT and there it is: a minute FRESH Maven video!
Thanks;)
That's a good start to a Friday.
What a great channel! I'm a pro-wrestling fan in Japan. I wish the "behind the curtains" aspect of pro-wrestling more openly talked in Japan like in America.
*Jindrak: **_"Hey let's call Hunter 'Paul', that'll be funny, I'm sure he won't take it personally and kill my incoming push with Evolution."_*
Now we know why Mark Jindrak was replaced in Evolution. Triple H said he was just too immature, and I guess calling him Paul over and over again in a joking manner maybe an example of what he was talking about.
He wasn't replaced. Batista was the original member. Vince tried to talk HHH into replacing him with Batista when he tore his tricep. HHH refused.
@@Speedyreedy1218 Yes and no. They both were candidates to be in the group. Yes Batista was mentioned as being affiliated with Triple H and Ric Flair, but evolution wasn't an official stable yet by the time Batista tore his tricep. They were still a work in progress. They were in the process of presenting them as a full-fledged group once Randy came back from his injury, and Jindrak was slotted in replacing Dave. The plan from then on was for Mark to be a member of the group. Meaning once Evolution became official in WWE's books Jindrak would have been one of the original members of the group instead of Batista.
@@quavehiphop9152 Wrong. Batista and HHH have confirmed this multiple times. Jindrak was never in or considered to be by him.
@@Speedyreedy1218 Look up the original Evolution vignettes. Jindrak was in the shots with them but was removed from the footage later on. And look up documentaries and UA-cam videos stating that fact. And yes there are sources out there backing up that Triple H and Batista confirmed Jindrak's participation within the group. You do that then we can talk.
@@PoonjabMackoy Hey this is a family friendly comment section. You say the word "stuff" not the word that describes a person's feces. 😂
To follow up on the first question that was a Vince Mcmahon thing Triple H wants to see everyone get over on their own just look at LA Knight for example.
Exactly. Vince would cut off his nose to spite his face.
Apart if your name is Roman Reigns then they will get everyone and their grandmother to try and get you over.
If you're from Samoa* @@hzskillz1721
Florida also doesn't have a state income tax on individuals.
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They could also be asking about maybe like Randy does before he does the powerslam, he’ll clap his hands for timing but also to tell the wrestler to take the move
Ok maybe I should watch before commenting😂😂
You nailed Vince's over-animated gulp. 😂
WWE doesn’t hate when stars get over on their own, VINCE hated it.
12:18 I wear wrist tape under my referee shirt for support, because if I’m refereeing 6 or 7 or 8 matches, and I’m smacking the canvas multiple times a match for 3 hours, it really can ache the wrist after a while. I have also hidden a gig under the tape for a wrestler once who doesn’t wear wrist tape and didn’t want to keep it down his trunks 😂
The thing is Maven, if everyone is lying about their weight, inflating yours wouldn't help with the weight disparity
I think it's most of the time to seem more impressive. Like, if the dude is visibly lean, the more he weights, the more impressive he'll seem. If he's the Big Show... Well, anyone can see how massive he is, but it's difficult to quantify, so they round up to 500 pounds cause it sounds impressive af
It just makes it sound more “not normal”. Like it’s not a dude your gonna pass everyday in CVS
Iron Sheik was hard during the match when Hogan defeated him for the title. It's obvious when Sheik goes for the camel clutch at the end, in fact Sheik said he was thinking about sticking in the Hulkster
I saw a video where a friend was telling him about the clip and he kept saying no way and he didn’t remember it.
We can all see you still love the art of professional wrestling, but your teaching skills are your best attribute. You’re becoming the John Madden of wrestling, and you are the GOAT of it
Here Maven, Here Guys
Maven guys HERE HERE
Guys here, Maven here
@@AlanJones1984 lmaoo I can be a sheep for a day
Personally, I think it’s blasphemy that Owens uses the “Stunner” or Rollins uses the “Pedigree”. They’re not worthy!
I agree. I think those 2 are both unique and should be protected. I get practically anyone can do them because they aren’t the most technically challenging, but still…
That's one of the biggest reasons I can't watch the current product.
And there's more technique into HHH'S pedigree than Austin's jawbreaker.
They're not worthy is ridiculous lol. Two of the top guys and workhorses for the past decade plus. Obviously they're not Stone Cold level, but Owens using his move makes sense. And lol at them being unworthy of anything Triple H was worthy of.
@@radicalstanza3614 NONE if them are worthy, or on HHH'S level.
Maven I didn't know you that much when u were a wrestler but I really enjoy watching you and hearing more about your stories of WWE , keep up the good work man ♥
Omg, i just saw Maven in the WWE balcony at ECW One Night Stand 2005, one of the best PPVs of all time.
The person chasing the title is the main draw.
I never looked at it from that perspective and I could see how that works now 🤯
At times yes, when Austin lost the belt in 98 he spent a lot of time chasing that belt. Now you do have your characters that are better holding that belt being chased, Hogan, Cena, Roman, Triple-H. Yet there are a ton of draws that could do the chasing.
I heard, regarding the clap, like the Randy example that he claps to let the opponent know whether to take that scoop slam or reverse/avoid it. a clap is to take the slam, no clap is to not take it or reverse it
I taped my wrists when I used to wrestle at first because I thought it looked good, but after I did it the first time I realized how good of support it provides.
Hey Maven. For some reason we all drew to you even while you were green. You were relatable, looked like your average athletic male. I think it made the fans think they could wrestle to. What do you think makes YOU resonate with the fans? Much love brother. Not many superstars i wanna meet, but youre one. Yes, youre a superstar now brother man.
I had heard before that wrestlers taped their wrists because their opponents are slippery from sweat and baby oil. Taping the wrist give the other guy something to grip on to when doing moves like throwing the other into the ropes.
Haven’t watched wrestling since 2010 when they got rid of Jeff hardy but maven speaks very well and I love how he extrapolates things
I LOVE a great story not involving any titles, however, I also LOVE the titles and love various belts and the status they bring (imo).
Stories involving tities? Oh right titles! 😄
Never saw you on WWE or know about your time there, but just wanted to say that you seem like a great guy. Great personality.