@AdamUKG u can do Something *AND* be kind *AND* be paid for it. If you choose to be mentally limited that those concepts are exclusive of each other and can't be intertwined, nobody will stop ya, buddy.
lmao, he's doing it because it's making HIM money, he won't be doing it out of the kidness of his heart, you must be delusional thinking that. guy is literally milking his short career as a wwe westler, because it's the only thing bringing him viewership.@@MyNameIsUnavailable
Having worked as an arena crew employee for a WWE show in 2018, I can confirm we were given access to catering on our meal breaks & it was the best catering for any area show I worked on.
@@burnsZY85 I mean we were in the same space but you're not supposed to talk to the talent unless someone on their crew tell you to. There was a guy who a bunch of wrestlers asked if they could take pictures of him because he showed up looking exactly like Mick Foley. He didn't watch wrestling, he just was wearing flannel & had the same hair/beard lol
Wait It's not a Channel about self help ? 😮 Joke apart Maven is Amazing to listen at anytime, good time bad time i'm always down for Sweet Talk Maven 😂
The brief clip of Maven with his mother in the hospital hit me hard. My father passed almost a year ago. I didn't realize how sick he was. I didn't visit him often as a result. Maven 's 100% correct. Once the opportunity to spend time with you family is gone, it's gone.
You are sure right. I miss my MawMaw so much; she practically raised us, and we talked almost every single holiday after I left for college. I always wanted to sit down and have tea with her like we used to see her do with others growing up; we weren't hot tea drinkers when we were younger, but as we got older we started to find some that we favored. She unfortunately passed away in 2017......life feels harder without her vocal guidance, but I often fall back on the many lessons that she instilled in us.
Having lost my mom relatively young (she was 52 when she died, I'm 40 now, for perspective) I can't stress the importance of this enough. IDC how tough, how street, how bad ass of a person you are, tell the people you love that you love them, tell them your appreciation for their value in your life, thank them for being an influence on you etc. IDC where I'm at, who I'm around, since losing my mom, I end every phone call with my dad with "I love you Dad". Could be with my wife n kids, could be with my buddies. IDC, "I love you Dad". He KNOWS his influence on my life, he knows I love him genuinely, he knows I admire n unconditionally respect him. Don't miss those chances. I promise they matter
@@DaileyShorts Yeah, I hear that. All of my closest friends, my girlfriends, and the few family members I still talk to all hear "I love you"s from me every time. Life is way too short to hold back true feelings from your dearest people.
I lost my Mom last year to cancer but what upset me the most about it was that she knew how bad she was and never let me know and didn't let my other siblings tell me because she didn't want me coming to see her. I felt like she took that decision from me when it should have been my choice to come or not. I didn't get to be with her like my sibling did at the end to say goodbye to her and I didn't get to be there for the funeral either because they had her cremated before I could have gotten there. To this day I still wish she'd been honest with me so I could have had a chance to at least talk to her one last time on the phone since we lived 3000 miles apart.
I know what you mean. In May 2006 my Dad had a quadruple bypass and his health steadily declined until he passed away in February 2015. I spending his last 3 or 4 years in a nursing home. I've regretted not seeing him more often while I still could
I’d love a full Tough Enough breakdown episode! While the competition produced a lot of talent that really didn’t belong in wrestling, it also has some pretty great success stories, and who would have better insight than the first winner.
@MavenKHuffman idk if you still have any contact with Nidia, but it would be neat to have her on for that as well to get the male and female perspective
Maven seems like a really solid dude. Most guys would be bitter they didn't get pushed more but he's just grateful he got to do his dream and see the world while doing it.
@@MavenKHuffmanabsolutely man we appreciate hearing you talk about your experience in the WWE we love this and it's awesome to learn about how things were what I loved the most is learning about what can get you heat or in trouble backstage
I also lost my mom to cancer as well Maven. She passed in 1999 and I was only 15. All these years later, just like you, I think about her everyday and miss her everyday. When you said you still miss your mom, I totally get it. I do as well. God Bless you!
Awww my ❤ goes out to you. I miss my daddy like crazy. He died days before my 29th bday. Our parents are definitely with us. Not physically but they are still here. I truly believe it.
As a security guard over the last 16 years, with reference to the catering segment, a good security team will almost always be offered a plate (usually after everyone else has been through). I was working armed for Bank of America when COVID hit and they included us in their lunch delivery program which was super nice.
You can see the love and pride in your mother's eyes Maven. She most definitely wanted to see you do as well as you could and you did that and so much more. Keep doing what you are doing, wrestling aside your reflection on everything really does help so many people. Im sure almost everyone can empathize with the things you say. Keep being you,. honest, open and humble its so refreshing and leaves you feeling good and content after every video! I think i speak for everyone when i saw i wish id appreciated you more in the ring and wish we could've seen more at the highest level!
Thank you for this Maven. I lost my mom 6 months ago. My biggest regret is that I could not be at her side when she passed (I had dialysis). Like you, there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about her and miss her. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you my brotha.
I am so sorry for your loss. Let me ask you one question. (And I only ask because I have found that after 19 years since her passing, this gives me peace) Were you able to say all the things you wanted/needed to say before she passed? I hope you were!!! 2 weeks before I lost my mom, I got to bear my soul to her, and I’m so glad I had that opportunity. I wish you the same. I’m going to do a video about BOTH my moms for Mother’s Day, and I can’t wait. Take care my friend
@@MavenKHuffmanI never got that opportunity unfortunately when I lost my mom last year and it's always going to haunt me that's a heavy burden to carry 😢
@@MavenKHuffman My mom always told me to tell the people you love that you love them every chance you get because you never know if it will be the last time you see or talk to them. I took this to heart. Every time I see a loved one or talk to them on the phone, my last words to them are 'I love you'. She knew all of my feelings and thoughts, and me the same of her. In that sense I have zero regrets. I did the same with my father, aunt, uncle and grandmother before each of them passed. I'm glad you had the chance to bear your soul to your mom. I'm sure that she's smiling down on you proudly. My best wishes to you brother.
hate fact internet community has seized the word wholesome. You just know nothing wholesome about people who think reality is staring at phone and looking at instagram youtube and facebook.
Hey Maven. Thank you for your contributions in wrestling. I remember the era that you were apart of was alot of fun. My question to you is was there a big party when WrestleMania just finished? Good day to you kind sir.
Maven you’re a blessing to us WWE fans who grew up in the early 2000s watching every week, I remember having your action figure when I played with my toy wrestling ring sets back in the day, your name always stuck with me, it’s amazing all the things that we didn’t see backstage that you go into detail about! Thank you keep living life
Bro I had his action figure too I would always do Royal Rumbles and do his infamous Drop kick on Undertaker action figure 😅 but man he’s a great story teller I suck at taking no wonder I’m broke
Hearing you talk about your time in WWE reminds me of when an NFL coach said ""We treat everybody fairly but not everybody the same." I like hearing how new talent is treated vs someone who is more established.
I feel like Maven is in the best position ever to make these kind of videos. Someone who came into WWE at the end of the Attitude Era, beginning of Ruthless Aggression , as a competition winner, but still (humbly) a mid-carder. Regardless, he had his spots, and got to work with some of and if not the best wrestlers we all know and love today. He’s seen all the intricacies, and has dealt with his own. I respect his opinion so much on this business, and of course everything has to be taken with a grain of salt. Regardless, this has been the best nostalgia trip, and I can’t wait for more content 👍🏼
By far my favourite channel. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, Maven. Some people never recover from that loss, but you're an inspiration on how to persevere. Your honesty and humbleness means a lot to many, including myself. Thank you
@@MavenKHuffman It's my pleasure. I trained in the States for three months this year, and leaving my mom was really difficult to do at the time. Now that I'm in the ring, I understand the position of taking time to be with your mother as much as possible. Plus, my mother's in her 60s now and had cancer the whole time I was gone, but I had no idea this was occurring when I was in another country. I found out the day I came back to Canada. However, she's in remission, but that showed me how granted some things can be taken for, despite her being my rock and being as tight as we are
This channel has been really exciting to watch/ listen to, hearing him be honest about the business and telling personal stories without hearing the bullshit favoritism that everyone always says. Hes very respectful of everyone and doesnt act like he has a big ego. Very down to earth. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK...
As a longtime wrestling fan, your channel is great because we get to know more about the business from your perspective working there and you're a great speaker which is even better. Thank you!
I see so much support for Maven and this channel, and rightfully so. He's such a humble and down to earth guy, it's impossible to not get drawn in. Keep up the cool content!
Apparently, I'm not the only one with this sentiment, but please keep these videos coming! Its really nice to hear a former wrestler who isnt jaded and talks of all the good times had on the road and the like! A1 content!
This channel is amazing. I was watching wrestling so much at the time you came into the business, big part of my childhood. Thank you for your time Maven.
I wanted to ask a question Maven. If you could have a dream match in any year with any wrestler who would it be? Thank you so much for the great videos! I enjoy them so much!
Maven, give us some more Tough Enough memories- you’re in such a unique position being one of the first winners. Give us memories and reflection on each cast member from season one. Did you develop a bond or friendship with Nidia upon winning the competition? Did you bond with any winners past season one? What’d the guys do during downtime? Did any of the guys & girls try getting it on? Was that kiss that Taylor gave you real or scripted? Who do you think personally should have won the female competition? Just some ideas
The wrestler Maven to me was someone young and learning, someone who would never quit and keep going no matter how hard it got. He was someone to look up to and emulate.
When you fought Shelton Benjamin in Puerto Rico, that's the most heat I've ever seen anyone get maybe ever. Seriously up there with HBK in Montreal. Super impressive moment and maybe the highlight of your career for me
@@MavenKHuffman omg maven responded to me!! Edit: honestly if wwe were smart, theyd have you involved in more at that time. Nobody gets heat like that and then just put on a backburner. Maven comes in, hits a lowblow in a tag team match, wins the belts and retains relevancy with Simon Dean for a few months
Crazy how you mentioned that actually being a professional wrestler ruined being a fan. I used to be such a huge fan of wrestling. I thought one day that I wanted to try it out and train to become one. Granted, I haven’t trained in years and apart from some shows I’ve been in where I was masked, actually being in that environment, I could never watch wrestling in the same light from when I was a fan.
Maven, I still remember watching you on Raw and Heat as a kid and you were pretty cool. I was around age 13. But now seeing your channel, it’s just amazing to see your personality. Such a genuine and cool dude. So glad you are showcasing that. We all appreciate your insight as wrestling fans.
I work very often as a local rigger on WWE shows. Absolutely love my job and get a lot of catering around the country working all sorts of shows. No one has better catering than the WWE. From the talent to us, the staff, all were full and satisfied walking out of catering.
This channel is 1 of 1 in the pro wrestling community. Had a maven figure as a kid as well as Royal Rumble 2002 on DVD. Full circle to be here for every upload over 20 years later. Love ya Maven!
I got to work backstage unloading and reloading the trucks as a one day temp gig back in 2006 (it was the show where Three 6 Mafia performed Mark Henry's entrance live). I don't know if I was supposed to eat at catering with everybody, but nobody stopped me from doing it. Can confirm, fantastic spread and all-you-can-eat. I actually got to eat at a table with Booker T and listen to him do commentary on his match with Bobby Lashley from Judgement Day a few days prior as the PPV was running on a TV in catering
I now watch all things Maven Huffman available here on UA-cam: the great videos on this channel, the interviews, your wrestling matches at WWE infact i have been waiting for this week's video to drop since yesterday I just love the way you tell the stories we are blessed to have you here Maven ❤
to confirm what mavin said about evolution, yes it was debated between Dave Batista and Mark Ginger but Paul seen Mark as too much of a goofy and him and Randy being besty's made it worse.. so then Paul((Hunter))decided to go with Batista since he felt he would give the group the credibility it needed to serve creatives((Paul Levesque))goals.... theirs a short doc out here about Paul its about 9mins long and it explains alot of his careen in that short time.. i'd suggest ppl looking that up its pretty informative and after watching it things about his career makes so much sense to me now
Maven Sir. I have many questions but honestly Thank you for sharing your thoughts, experiences and honest interviews with us. I know all of this takes time and energy. Much appreciated! I am sorry about you losing your mom! May God Bless You for being so humble!
Hey Maven! Great video as always. Watched you when you were debuting. I was a little kid back then (around 5-6 yrs old), and now I’m a doctor trying to specialize in Neurology & Sports Medicine. Your videos have been a breath of fresh air. I enjoy listening to/watching them during my breaks. I really wish you can start your own podcast talking about the crazy stories throughout your wrestling career. Your voice is great to listen to! Hopefully WWE brings you back in any capacity whether a PLE Panel guest or as a color commentator. You’d always be a great addition to any wrestling promotion. Keep rocking! 🙏🏼✌🏼
This is one of the coolest channels ive seen in a long long time!! Maven is such a cool, down to earth dude! i love listening to his old wrestling stories!
You have the gods gift for nowadays life - you can catch my attention and even though I am not that much interested in topic.. your voice and style, intonation, it just caught me. Great story teller. Thank you and good luck Maven!
Would love to see you and the coach in a video together. I could listen to that for hours. Coach was recently on van vleet and his interview was awesome. Yall should definitely create some content together
Out of all the retired wrestlers, your channel is the best. Informative and honest. I like the approach. Thanks for the content brother. Hope all is well 🙏
Great video as always Maven. I have a couple of questions myself. What made you go into teaching? Also, during your wrestling career, did you ever regret being a wrestler and wish that you stayed being a teacher?
I wanted to add to the answer about catering, I was a local stage hand in Austin at the Frank Erwin Center from about 2013-2017 mostly for set/strike tasks, and I did a number of calls for WWE. These would all be RAW broadcasts. The local stage hand crews were always invited to go through the catering line for our meals, and yes, it was excellent. We went at different times than the talent, but sometimes met talent anyway, because those guys could obviously hit the line whenever they liked. WWE was always a great show to work, and we all looked forward to it. It was always an intense day, but always fun.
Mave, I really liked your appearance on Booker T and Brad Gilmore's Hall of Fame podcast this past Thursday. Thumbs up if you watched and enjoyed Maven's interview on Hall of Fame.
I love that he never buries anyone or talks down upon any of his experiences. Even if he has them, he is humble enough not to speak on it. What a blessed and awesome man. He attacks the problem and never the person. Class act.
Your honesty and self-awarenwss is absolute gold. "If you know what the Maven character is, I'm all ears". I haven't really been into wrestling since I was young right around Cena, but this channel has brought me back. Awesome job and great content sincerely.
Admittedly, I was not a big fan back in the day. Didn’t dislike you, but didn’t really gel either. But I have to say, I love your videos. Your breakdowns are thoughtful and insightful. Great job. Consider me a new fan.
Man, I feel you (on a much smaller level) Mave. When you were talking about not being able to watch wrestling the same way, I totally get that man. It’s much harder to view wrestling as a fan in this modern day of technology. Everyone’s always talking about botches and ratings and booking. It’s honestly sad. I miss being a kid and just being able to watch the show with awe. But now I find myself almost being hyper critical of the performance, as if I could do any better!
@@MavenKHuffman exactly. Honestly, I know I may sound like an old man here, but social media in itself really killed the spectacle of wrestling. Like there’s not even surprise returns anymore. Obviously that’s not always the case, but it is more often than not. Wrestling has just changed since I was a kid, and it really sucks.
Been binge watching your videos, and I gotta say, you put out some high quality content. I never would have thought that out of any WWE wrestler, that Maven would turn out to be a hell of a UA-camr. Look forward to seeing more. Keep up the good work!
So after watching hundred of interviews and documentaries, here's what I've picked up on regarding Vince and decision making around character ideas, costumes, etc. A) Vince did always have the final say, however, B) He was rather fair in discussions, it was just that if you had a problem, you better have a solution and some good ideas of your own. Just not wanting to do something isn't going to cut it.
Ahoi Maven your mom was the best. Always cheering you on to keep living your dream. Must have been so hard to not be there for her more. But she was a warrior. Love your content hope you are doing well. You deserve it legend.
My favorite channel this year. You gave me a great insight on how the WWE really is. It might be a hot take but I always wanted to see them put the IC belt or US belt on you.
Maven is a SUPER nice guy, met him a few years after he left WWE randomly when I was walking down the street in NYC. Had a short convo and a pic, just a great interaction. Thank you Maven!
Here are a few questions 1) How often would you have the opportunity to discuss your salary/royalty percentages ? 2) What kind of creative control/opportunity to discuss your time on air did you have? You mentioned you don't want to pitch too many ideas - but you're building a brand right? 3) What if you don't get along with other wrestlers you have to work with? Do you take it to your agent/boss? Do you typically handle it yourselves? 4) Are there still cliques in the backstage area? Do you hang around with a specific group of guys/girls - or do you keep to yourself?
Only knew you by name before you started this channel. Your name comes up here and there on podcastsm in a positive light. Sadly I had stopped watching WWE by the time you got there so I missed your run, I have to say you are one of the most interesting fellow to watch/listen. You are soft spoken and really down to earth, this allows for a different point of view on wrestling as a medium. Love the channel, brother!
I stopped watching wrestling after the attitude era but I like to keep tabs on it through UA-cam. Honestly, I didn’t know who you were before this channel but Im really glad I came across it and really do hope you get a commentary position with the wwe or something. Dude, you have great charisma and when you speak, it makes me want to listen… Much love to you, keep doing what you’re doing!
I've always been curious. In wrestling, hygiene must be a major thing considering all the contact and the type of contact you have, have you ever had any problems with stanky opponents?
Your era of wwe and the era before that was my favorites by far. I’m sorry for your loss , I lost my mom to breast cancer in June of 2023 I know your pain brother.
Maven I was a huge wwe fan when I was a kid. An immigrant kid who came here in the late 90s watching wwe to learn English. Here I am 25ish years later as a married man watching your videos. Thanks for the videos! Very educational, honest and fun to watch. I’m in the business field and I don’t see like any guys who speak as eloquently as you. Have you considered doing any talk shows for the wwe?
Hold on, Maven is MAD cool ✨ I’ve already learned so much and I just discovered this channel a few weeks ago. Super cool info I appreciate you, man. Definitely more than I used to
Maven I was a huge wwe fan when I was a kid. An immigrant kid who came here in the late 90s watching wwe to learn English. Here I am 25ish years later as a married man watching your videos. Thanks for the videos! Very educational, honest and fun to watch. I’m in the business field and I don’t see like any guys who speak as eloquently as you. BHave you considered doing any talk shows for the wwe?
DUde your channel has quickly becaome my favourite, you speak so honestly and plainly about the business. I remember your debut, and when you eliminated the big man Taker, we all knew you had been given the biggest gift of all, tbh probably bigger than the belts. Awesome stuff buddy, keep it coming. :)
Watching wrestling in the 80s, through college, and now, there is a gap where my own career kept me busy so I missed a lot of Maven’s year. I wish I saw him more than the handful of times I did. Mave, your YT presence is absolutely stellar.
I'm not surprised that Maven answered so many questions. A class act to have here, to share with us fans. Thank you Maven.
True. I'm sick and tired of the repeating stories about how bad Haku was or how Danny Spivey beat someone
Bored of all the many iron sheik stories👎🥱
He's literally getting paid for it, he's not doing it out of kidness.
@AdamUKG u can do Something *AND* be kind *AND* be paid for it. If you choose to be mentally limited that those concepts are exclusive of each other and can't be intertwined, nobody will stop ya, buddy.
lmao, he's doing it because it's making HIM money, he won't be doing it out of the kidness of his heart, you must be delusional thinking that. guy is literally milking his short career as a wwe westler, because it's the only thing bringing him viewership.@@MyNameIsUnavailable
Having worked as an arena crew employee for a WWE show in 2018, I can confirm we were given access to catering on our meal breaks & it was the best catering for any area show I worked on.
Did you and your crew get to mingle with wwe performers?
@@burnsZY85 I mean we were in the same space but you're not supposed to talk to the talent unless someone on their crew tell you to. There was a guy who a bunch of wrestlers asked if they could take pictures of him because he showed up looking exactly like Mick Foley. He didn't watch wrestling, he just was wearing flannel & had the same hair/beard lol
LEGEND@@brunomaples
@brunomaples how weird is that? I know we're all people in the same room, but I wrestle so don't talk to me. Lol...
welcome to the human race lol@@bigbuddydaddy
Maven looks like he's about to give you the best Self help advise you've ever had
He was a teacher it’s in his dna 😂
Wait It's not a Channel about self help ? 😮
Joke apart Maven is Amazing to listen at anytime, good time bad time i'm always down for Sweet Talk Maven 😂
Like Andrew tate
For some reason I get "about to tell you what stage cancer you have been diagnose".
Dude for real 😂
The brief clip of Maven with his mother in the hospital hit me hard. My father passed almost a year ago. I didn't realize how sick he was. I didn't visit him often as a result. Maven 's 100% correct. Once the opportunity to spend time with you family is gone, it's gone.
You are sure right. I miss my MawMaw so much; she practically raised us, and we talked almost every single holiday after I left for college. I always wanted to sit down and have tea with her like we used to see her do with others growing up; we weren't hot tea drinkers when we were younger, but as we got older we started to find some that we favored. She unfortunately passed away in 2017......life feels harder without her vocal guidance, but I often fall back on the many lessons that she instilled in us.
Having lost my mom relatively young (she was 52 when she died, I'm 40 now, for perspective) I can't stress the importance of this enough.
IDC how tough, how street, how bad ass of a person you are, tell the people you love that you love them, tell them your appreciation for their value in your life, thank them for being an influence on you etc. IDC where I'm at, who I'm around, since losing my mom, I end every phone call with my dad with "I love you Dad". Could be with my wife n kids, could be with my buddies. IDC, "I love you Dad". He KNOWS his influence on my life, he knows I love him genuinely, he knows I admire n unconditionally respect him.
Don't miss those chances. I promise they matter
@@DaileyShorts Yeah, I hear that. All of my closest friends, my girlfriends, and the few family members I still talk to all hear "I love you"s from me every time. Life is way too short to hold back true feelings from your dearest people.
I lost my Mom last year to cancer but what upset me the most about it was that she knew how bad she was and never let me know and didn't let my other siblings tell me because she didn't want me coming to see her. I felt like she took that decision from me when it should have been my choice to come or not. I didn't get to be with her like my sibling did at the end to say goodbye to her and I didn't get to be there for the funeral either because they had her cremated before I could have gotten there. To this day I still wish she'd been honest with me so I could have had a chance to at least talk to her one last time on the phone since we lived 3000 miles apart.
I know what you mean. In May 2006 my Dad had a quadruple bypass and his health steadily declined until he passed away in February 2015. I spending his last 3 or 4 years in a nursing home. I've regretted not seeing him more often while I still could
I’d love a full Tough Enough breakdown episode! While the competition produced a lot of talent that really didn’t belong in wrestling, it also has some pretty great success stories, and who would have better insight than the first winner.
We will definitely to a T.E. video eventually. I promise.
@@MavenKHuffmanhey maven you think it's possible u can help me become an WWE superstar? 😊
@MavenKHuffman idk if you still have any contact with Nidia, but it would be neat to have her on for that as well to get the male and female perspective
That would be awesome!
@@xlsgxera5879😂😂😂
Maven seems like a really solid dude. Most guys would be bitter they didn't get pushed more but he's just grateful he got to do his dream and see the world while doing it.
Your channel is definitely underrated. Its good hearing stories about your experience in WWE
Thank you!!! We are still building out our audience, while doing things a bit differently.
@@MavenKHuffmanabsolutely man we appreciate hearing you talk about your experience in the WWE we love this and it's awesome to learn about how things were what I loved the most is learning about what can get you heat or in trouble backstage
I also lost my mom to cancer as well Maven. She passed in 1999 and I was only 15. All these years later, just like you, I think about her everyday and miss her everyday. When you said you still miss your mom, I totally get it. I do as well. God Bless you!
I'm sorry for your loss man. I lost my dad at a young age.
Stay strong bro thanks for sharing 💪🏽
Awww my ❤ goes out to you. I miss my daddy like crazy. He died days before my 29th bday. Our parents are definitely with us. Not physically but they are still here. I truly believe it.
As a security guard over the last 16 years, with reference to the catering segment, a good security team will almost always be offered a plate (usually after everyone else has been through).
I was working armed for Bank of America when COVID hit and they included us in their lunch delivery program which was super nice.
Appreciate you adding your personal experience. And glad they included you. Stay safe!
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@MavenKHuffman thanks for this great content. Honest and straight up love and respect from Ireland
We don’t care blud
@@LG215x *you
It must’ve taken a lot of self-control to not call this channel “That’s So Maven”
He didn't wanna get sued
😂😂😂
@@orlandotruitt5997sued for what?... That's not something you can sue someone for..
Lmao
Fridays aren’t complete without a Maven video.
Haha… glad I can be the official kick off to your weekend
I’m 8 months late, but at least it’s Friday :)
You can see the love and pride in your mother's eyes Maven. She most definitely wanted to see you do as well as you could and you did that and so much more. Keep doing what you are doing, wrestling aside your reflection on everything really does help so many people. Im sure almost everyone can empathize with the things you say. Keep being you,. honest, open and humble its so refreshing and leaves you feeling good and content after every video! I think i speak for everyone when i saw i wish id appreciated you more in the ring and wish we could've seen more at the highest level!
🙏🏽🙏🏽 having her see me live my dream, still chokes me up
@@MavenKHuffman it's amazing buddy and you should be proud of yourself like she clearly is of you.
Thank you for this Maven. I lost my mom 6 months ago. My biggest regret is that I could not be at her side when she passed (I had dialysis). Like you, there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about her and miss her. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you my brotha.
Sorry for your loss, brother. 😢 Stay strong and keep your head up man.
I am so sorry for your loss. Let me ask you one question. (And I only ask because I have found that after 19 years since her passing, this gives me peace) Were you able to say all the things you wanted/needed to say before she passed? I hope you were!!! 2 weeks before I lost my mom, I got to bear my soul to her, and I’m so glad I had that opportunity. I wish you the same. I’m going to do a video about BOTH my moms for Mother’s Day, and I can’t wait. Take care my friend
@@MavenKHuffmanI never got that opportunity unfortunately when I lost my mom last year and it's always going to haunt me that's a heavy burden to carry 😢
@MavenKHuffman you're a class act man. Love these videos
@@MavenKHuffman My mom always told me to tell the people you love that you love them every chance you get because you never know if it will be the last time you see or talk to them. I took this to heart. Every time I see a loved one or talk to them on the phone, my last words to them are 'I love you'. She knew all of my feelings and thoughts, and me the same of her. In that sense I have zero regrets. I did the same with my father, aunt, uncle and grandmother before each of them passed. I'm glad you had the chance to bear your soul to your mom. I'm sure that she's smiling down on you proudly. My best wishes to you brother.
Maven dropping wholesome wrestling content that isnt necessarily just "shoots" is a breath of fresh air I wasn't expecting.
Doesn't mean they're not shoots just because it isn't a negative rant.
If he telling you the truth about wrestling it's a shoot
hate fact internet community has seized the word wholesome. You just know nothing wholesome about people who think reality is staring at phone and looking at instagram youtube and facebook.
@@jackybogues2495says the guy that made a comment on a UA-cam video. Hahahaha
@@jackybogues2495Cry about it
Maven is such a breath of fresh air. He comes across as grateful and honest with no animosity in every video he is in.
🙏🏽 thank you for the compliment. Means so much!!!
@@MavenKHuffmandamn! Nash or Dutch would never reply. What can I say? Fook the hair, healthy teeth are waay more important
Not after a stink face
Hey Maven. Thank you for your contributions in wrestling. I remember the era that you were apart of was alot of fun. My question to you is was there a big party when WrestleMania just finished? Good day to you kind sir.
I love Maven. I was thrilled when he won Tough Enough and got to come up, and I was so sad when he left was gone.
Maven you’re a blessing to us WWE fans who grew up in the early 2000s watching every week, I remember having your action figure when I played with my toy wrestling ring sets back in the day, your name always stuck with me, it’s amazing all the things that we didn’t see backstage that you go into detail about! Thank you keep living life
Bro I had his action figure too I would always do Royal Rumbles and do his infamous Drop kick on Undertaker action figure 😅 but man he’s a great story teller I suck at taking no wonder I’m broke
Hearing you talk about your time in WWE reminds me of when an NFL coach said ""We treat everybody fairly but not everybody the same." I like hearing how new talent is treated vs someone who is more established.
Lol… that was jimmy Johnson I believe. “I treat everyone the same…. Differently “ or something like that
This feels so good hearing a mature look onto the business and not speculations or vague things being said. Thank you so much for being you Maven.
Me and my brother were the fans that took him to the arena. Will always remember that!
No way
I feel like Maven is in the best position ever to make these kind of videos. Someone who came into WWE at the end of the Attitude Era, beginning of Ruthless Aggression , as a competition winner, but still (humbly) a mid-carder. Regardless, he had his spots, and got to work with some of and if not the best wrestlers we all know and love today. He’s seen all the intricacies, and has dealt with his own. I respect his opinion so much on this business, and of course everything has to be taken with a grain of salt. Regardless, this has been the best nostalgia trip, and I can’t wait for more content 👍🏼
By far my favourite channel. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, Maven. Some people never recover from that loss, but you're an inspiration on how to persevere. Your honesty and humbleness means a lot to many, including myself.
Thank you
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 thank you for that. She was and still is my Angel!
@@MavenKHuffman It's my pleasure. I trained in the States for three months this year, and leaving my mom was really difficult to do at the time. Now that I'm in the ring, I understand the position of taking time to be with your mother as much as possible. Plus, my mother's in her 60s now and had cancer the whole time I was gone, but I had no idea this was occurring when I was in another country. I found out the day I came back to Canada. However, she's in remission, but that showed me how granted some things can be taken for, despite her being my rock and being as tight as we are
A mother’s unconditional love is an indescribable feeling.
RIP to your mother Maven ❤️
crazy how fast this channel has grown....been here since the early days love the content specially ask me anything
Thank you for being with us so long. Yeah, I really enjoy doing these AMA’s, we will definitely do more
@@MavenKHuffman thank you for the comment back much appreciated!
This channel has been really exciting to watch/ listen to, hearing him be honest about the business and telling personal stories without hearing the bullshit favoritism that everyone always says. Hes very respectful of everyone and doesnt act like he has a big ego. Very down to earth. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK...
As a longtime wrestling fan, your channel is great because we get to know more about the business from your perspective working there and you're a great speaker which is even better. Thank you!
I never knew Maven had a great voice. He really is suitable as a commentator or announcer.
Omg seeing you and your mom in hospital breaks my heart. I lost my mom 2 years ago heartbreaking 💔
I’m so sorry for your loss! I pray you hold onto good memories like I do! 🙏🏽
I see so much support for Maven and this channel, and rightfully so. He's such a humble and down to earth guy, it's impossible to not get drawn in. Keep up the cool content!
Apparently, I'm not the only one with this sentiment, but please keep these videos coming! Its really nice to hear a former wrestler who isnt jaded and talks of all the good times had on the road and the like! A1 content!
It's great to see Maven have so much success on UA-cam, He deserves it
This channel is amazing. I was watching wrestling so much at the time you came into the business, big part of my childhood. Thank you for your time Maven.
I wanted to ask a question Maven. If you could have a dream match in any year with any wrestler who would it be? Thank you so much for the great videos! I enjoy them so much!
It would be the Rock
Maven, give us some more Tough Enough memories- you’re in such a unique position being one of the first winners.
Give us memories and reflection on each cast member from season one. Did you develop a bond or friendship with Nidia upon winning the competition? Did you bond with any winners past season one? What’d the guys do during downtime? Did any of the guys & girls try getting it on? Was that kiss that Taylor gave you real or scripted? Who do you think personally should have won the female competition? Just some ideas
The wrestler Maven to me was someone young and learning, someone who would never quit and keep going no matter how hard it got. He was someone to look up to and emulate.
Did Goldberg really eat corn the long way?
Skee-whoaaa!!!!
You already know the answer
🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂
I heard he ate Glizzy dogs sideways too 😂😂😂
When you fought Shelton Benjamin in Puerto Rico, that's the most heat I've ever seen anyone get maybe ever. Seriously up there with HBK in Montreal. Super impressive moment and maybe the highlight of your career for me
Yeah…. That was the most HEAT I have seen as well. One of my favorites for sure
@@MavenKHuffman omg maven responded to me!!
Edit: honestly if wwe were smart, theyd have you involved in more at that time. Nobody gets heat like that and then just put on a backburner. Maven comes in, hits a lowblow in a tag team match, wins the belts and retains relevancy with Simon Dean for a few months
I got to work smackdown as arena crew a couple years ago and we did get to enjoy catering. Probably the best food I’ve gotten when working a show.
Crazy how you mentioned that actually being a professional wrestler ruined being a fan. I used to be such a huge fan of wrestling. I thought one day that I wanted to try it out and train to become one. Granted, I haven’t trained in years and apart from some shows I’ve been in where I was masked, actually being in that environment, I could never watch wrestling in the same light from when I was a fan.
YEP! I feel ya. It ruins the fan aspect of it for sure
Kind of like watching a magic show but you know how all secrets to how the tricks are done.
Maven, I still remember watching you on Raw and Heat as a kid and you were pretty cool. I was around age 13. But now seeing your channel, it’s just amazing to see your personality. Such a genuine and cool dude. So glad you are showcasing that. We all appreciate your insight as wrestling fans.
You're a legend mate. Keep these videos coming!
I work very often as a local rigger on WWE shows. Absolutely love my job and get a lot of catering around the country working all sorts of shows. No one has better catering than the WWE. From the talent to us, the staff, all were full and satisfied walking out of catering.
Maven, your videos are what real fans want 👍
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
This channel is 1 of 1 in the pro wrestling community. Had a maven figure as a kid as well as Royal Rumble 2002 on DVD. Full circle to be here for every upload over 20 years later. Love ya Maven!
Maven!!! This channel is awesome since day 1. Keep doing your thing 💪🏽 wishing you the best
I got to work backstage unloading and reloading the trucks as a one day temp gig back in 2006 (it was the show where Three 6 Mafia performed Mark Henry's entrance live). I don't know if I was supposed to eat at catering with everybody, but nobody stopped me from doing it. Can confirm, fantastic spread and all-you-can-eat. I actually got to eat at a table with Booker T and listen to him do commentary on his match with Bobby Lashley from Judgement Day a few days prior as the PPV was running on a TV in catering
That sounds crazy 👌🏾
why lie?
@@daliamosespwhy care?
“Yeah, go sell insurance.” That made my day. 😂
😂 I chuckled don’t hit me hard
I now watch all things Maven Huffman available here on UA-cam: the great videos on this channel, the interviews, your wrestling matches at WWE infact i have been waiting for this week's video to drop since yesterday
I just love the way you tell the stories
we are blessed to have you here Maven ❤
to confirm what mavin said about evolution, yes it was debated between Dave Batista and Mark Ginger but Paul seen Mark as too much of a goofy and him and Randy being besty's made it worse.. so then Paul((Hunter))decided to go with Batista since he felt he would give the group the credibility it needed to serve creatives((Paul Levesque))goals.... theirs a short doc out here about Paul its about 9mins long and it explains alot of his careen in that short time.. i'd suggest ppl looking that up its pretty informative and after watching it things about his career makes so much sense to me now
there's***
Mark Jindrak
@@joeysimpson4020 got you, thx
Mark Ginger 💀
@@TAK1997 XD
Maven Sir. I have many questions but honestly Thank you for sharing your thoughts, experiences and honest interviews with us. I know all of this takes time and energy. Much appreciated! I am sorry about you losing your mom! May God Bless You for being so humble!
Hey Maven!
Great video as always. Watched you when you were debuting. I was a little kid back then (around 5-6 yrs old), and now I’m a doctor trying to specialize in Neurology & Sports Medicine. Your videos have been a breath of fresh air. I enjoy listening to/watching them during my breaks.
I really wish you can start your own podcast talking about the crazy stories throughout your wrestling career. Your voice is great to listen to!
Hopefully WWE brings you back in any capacity whether a PLE Panel guest or as a color commentator. You’d always be a great addition to any wrestling promotion. Keep rocking! 🙏🏼✌🏼
Great questions, guys! Maven is so well-spoken and killed it with the answers. I'm so happy for him for the success of his channel.
Here after Maven's guest host on Booker T's Hall of Fame podcast to say he did a great job
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 had a blast with Book
Maven is a really cool dude. Thank you for all of these episodes and this nice effort.
It could be great for Maven to do a series on each episode of Tough Enough and give insights on each.
💡👍🏽
This is one of the coolest channels ive seen in a long long time!! Maven is such a cool, down to earth dude! i love listening to his old wrestling stories!
You need to do audio books. You have a great voice for story telling. Wrestling autobiographies would be awesome to listen to if read by maven.
Hahahaha… i would love to do voice over work. Never knew people liked my voice until these videos. I always thought I was to ‘Southern’.
You have the gods gift for nowadays life - you can catch my attention and even though I am not that much interested in topic.. your voice and style, intonation, it just caught me. Great story teller. Thank you and good luck Maven!
Would love to see you and the coach in a video together. I could listen to that for hours. Coach was recently on van vleet and his interview was awesome. Yall should definitely create some content together
I agree…. I watched his CVV interview and was entertained the entire time. He is so good… who knows, maybe we will do a video together
Out of all the retired wrestlers, your channel is the best. Informative and honest. I like the approach. Thanks for the content brother. Hope all is well 🙏
Great video as always Maven. I have a couple of questions myself. What made you go into teaching? Also, during your wrestling career, did you ever regret being a wrestler and wish that you stayed being a teacher?
I wanted to add to the answer about catering, I was a local stage hand in Austin at the Frank Erwin Center from about 2013-2017 mostly for set/strike tasks, and I did a number of calls for WWE. These would all be RAW broadcasts. The local stage hand crews were always invited to go through the catering line for our meals, and yes, it was excellent. We went at different times than the talent, but sometimes met talent anyway, because those guys could obviously hit the line whenever they liked. WWE was always a great show to work, and we all looked forward to it. It was always an intense day, but always fun.
This channel has become not just my favorite wrestling channel but one of my go to watch as soon it notifies. Maven Keep up the amazing work.
Mave, I really liked your appearance on Booker T and Brad Gilmore's Hall of Fame podcast this past Thursday.
Thumbs up if you watched and enjoyed Maven's interview on Hall of Fame.
Ahhh… THANK YOU! I haven’t had a chance to watch it back, but I had a blast! Book is the damn funniest guy ever
I love that he never buries anyone or talks down upon any of his experiences. Even if he has them, he is humble enough not to speak on it. What a blessed and awesome man. He attacks the problem and never the person. Class act.
Your honesty and self-awarenwss is absolute gold. "If you know what the Maven character is, I'm all ears".
I haven't really been into wrestling since I was young right around Cena, but this channel has brought me back. Awesome job and great content sincerely.
GOAT love your videos Maven! From one teacher to another ❤
EDIT: Thanks for answering my question about catering!!!! ❤️
👍🏽 thank YOU for helping mold young minds!
Admittedly, I was not a big fan back in the day. Didn’t dislike you, but didn’t really gel either. But I have to say, I love your videos. Your breakdowns are thoughtful and insightful. Great job. Consider me a new fan.
Man, I feel you (on a much smaller level) Mave. When you were talking about not being able to watch wrestling the same way, I totally get that man. It’s much harder to view wrestling as a fan in this modern day of technology. Everyone’s always talking about botches and ratings and booking. It’s honestly sad. I miss being a kid and just being able to watch the show with awe. But now I find myself almost being hyper critical of the performance, as if I could do any better!
I agree…. Everything is now so overanalyzed, it makes it impossible to just enjoy
@@MavenKHuffman exactly. Honestly, I know I may sound like an old man here, but social media in itself really killed the spectacle of wrestling. Like there’s not even surprise returns anymore. Obviously that’s not always the case, but it is more often than not. Wrestling has just changed since I was a kid, and it really sucks.
Been binge watching your videos, and I gotta say, you put out some high quality content. I never would have thought that out of any WWE wrestler, that Maven would turn out to be a hell of a UA-camr. Look forward to seeing more. Keep up the good work!
Dude... Give us 2 videos a week, your content is excellent
This man is a gem! With amazing eyebrows!
So after watching hundred of interviews and documentaries, here's what I've picked up on regarding Vince and decision making around character ideas, costumes, etc.
A) Vince did always have the final say, however,
B) He was rather fair in discussions, it was just that if you had a problem, you better have a solution and some good ideas of your own. Just not wanting to do something isn't going to cut it.
And your idea better be something Vince wants to go over with the fans going forward.
Ahoi Maven your mom was the best. Always cheering you on to keep living your dream. Must have been so hard to not be there for her more. But she was a warrior. Love your content hope you are doing well. You deserve it legend.
I kind of respect the hell out of this dude. The youtube channel has been great.
How did you choose your move set? Was there a particular move you REALLY wanted and someone told you "Kid, you'll kill someone. No." ?
What a great guy Maven is. Glad i discovered your channel sir.
You’re still making us smile, Maven. Keep up the good work man.
Really never been a WWE fan since the 80’s, but I really enjoy watching your vids. You’re a great story teller.
4:42 LOL, Vince did a lot more than strip clubs 💀💀💀
I was bout to say tha same thing ☠️ Anything about Vince now gets 10x funnier kuz that was NO character 🤣
My favorite channel this year. You gave me a great insight on how the WWE really is. It might be a hot take but I always wanted to see them put the IC belt or US belt on you.
Salute to Maven I literally saw this channel go from 20K Subs now to 156K congratulations on your current success and future success.
Jim Johnston for Hall of Fame
You can't spell main event without MAVEN! Keep up the good work brother!
Maven is a SUPER nice guy, met him a few years after he left WWE randomly when I was walking down the street in NYC. Had a short convo and a pic, just a great interaction. Thank you Maven!
Here are a few questions
1) How often would you have the opportunity to discuss your salary/royalty percentages ?
2) What kind of creative control/opportunity to discuss your time on air did you have? You mentioned you don't want to pitch too many ideas - but you're building a brand right?
3) What if you don't get along with other wrestlers you have to work with? Do you take it to your agent/boss? Do you typically handle it yourselves?
4) Are there still cliques in the backstage area? Do you hang around with a specific group of guys/girls - or do you keep to yourself?
Only knew you by name before you started this channel. Your name comes up here and there on podcastsm in a positive light.
Sadly I had stopped watching WWE by the time you got there so I missed your run, I have to say you are one of the most interesting fellow to watch/listen. You are soft spoken and really down to earth, this allows for a different point of view on wrestling as a medium.
Love the channel, brother!
I stopped watching wrestling after the attitude era but I like to keep tabs on it through UA-cam. Honestly, I didn’t know who you were before this channel but Im really glad I came across it and really do hope you get a commentary position with the wwe or something.
Dude, you have great charisma and when you speak, it makes me want to listen…
Much love to you, keep doing what you’re doing!
I've always been curious. In wrestling, hygiene must be a major thing considering all the contact and the type of contact you have, have you ever had any problems with stanky opponents?
They said that C.M. Punk smelled awfully bad.
Hahahahahahaha…. I might have to add this on a next AMA!
@@Willgking These days he does look a bit like a hobo
@@MavenKHuffman Awesome, it's one of those dumb questions I'm curious about but would never actually ask haha
Your era of wwe and the era before that was my favorites by far. I’m sorry for your loss , I lost my mom to breast cancer in June of 2023 I know your pain brother.
Maven was one of the first few wrestlers I watched when I got into wrestling in 2002/2003 so it's kinda cool to get some insight from the man himself
Same. Really only watched from 2002-2005 so it's crazy seeing him open a backstage access to that exact timephase.
Maven I was a huge wwe fan when I was a kid. An immigrant kid who came here in the late 90s watching wwe to learn English.
Here I am 25ish years later as a married man watching your videos. Thanks for the videos! Very educational, honest and fun to watch.
I’m in the business field and I don’t see like any guys who speak as eloquently as you. Have you considered doing any talk shows for the wwe?
"If you know what the Maven character was, I'm all ears." 😂
My father just got diagnosed with cancer. Thank you for the perspective cause it’s definitely making me spend more time with him. Thanks maven!!
God, I love you Maven. This is so informative and you share so much. Your channel is amazing. Great job!
Every time Maven talks about his mother I start to cry. Love you brother
Hold on, Maven is MAD cool ✨
I’ve already learned so much and I just discovered this channel a few weeks ago. Super cool info I appreciate you, man. Definitely more than I used to
Maven I was a huge wwe fan when I was a kid. An immigrant kid who came here in the late 90s watching wwe to learn English.
Here I am 25ish years later as a married man watching your videos. Thanks for the videos! Very educational, honest and fun to watch.
I’m in the business field and I don’t see like any guys who speak as eloquently as you. BHave you considered doing any talk shows for the wwe?
DUde your channel has quickly becaome my favourite, you speak so honestly and plainly about the business. I remember your debut, and when you eliminated the big man Taker, we all knew you had been given the biggest gift of all, tbh probably bigger than the belts. Awesome stuff buddy, keep it coming. :)
Watching wrestling in the 80s, through college, and now, there is a gap where my own career kept me busy so I missed a lot of Maven’s year. I wish I saw him more than the handful of times I did. Mave, your YT presence is absolutely stellar.
You're welcome for the ride and very happy to be of assistance! ! Thank you for dealing with our questions and the tickets!