For those who are unaware, the person that "restricted [Maven's] rise" was Triple H. He held back his character's progression in the writer's meetings. Sgt. Slaughter confirmed this to him recently.
"Today's standards" are a lot lower than in the past. Even the WWF's 1980's cartoon wrestling (with kicks, punches and leg drops) was more believable than the trampoline garbage they call wrestling today.
@@billydefrancesco2376he tries to be. But he really isn’t even close to either of them . At least he’s not like Cody, charlotte and Natalya. Doesn’t have to mention his dad every time we see him.
@@jd9119Exactly. There is so much recentcy bias. The 80s had 33 million people watching. The 90s had 16 million people watching. Now we have 3 million at BEST. Today is the lowest it's ever been. Match quality is down across the board. That's why old videos are the most popular on RUclips. If this era was so good the average age of the WWE fan wouldn't be 47 & the most watched content wouldn't be "The Attitude Era" & "The Golden Era." The least watched is AEW who can barely get 20,000 views. That's WILD to think even their RUclips channel has less views than a typical MSG HOUSE SHOW from WWE. Why? Because they have the most modern Indy style out there.
Bischoff era WCW is the best I’ve seen. A great mix of styles and entertaining angles. They clearly spent a lot of money on the production. Guys like young Mysterio, Guerrero, Steiner Brothers as well as all timers like Flair, Hogan and Sting.
@@MeshaaL2000 really how did he convince the writing team that beating his opponents every week by using 5 moves and making them look week was good idea?
I haven't watched wrestling well over a decade and I'm tuned to this channel (have watched all videos) for new content, you have a crazy knack for this, never a dull video, I can't pinpoint what exactly is so captivating but damn, keep them coming.
I'm the same way in that I haven't watched wrestling in over a decade. I was a huge fan from the mid-1980s until around 2010 and I agree that Maven's videos are very good. I was surprised to find that there are also literally hundreds of other good videos in which popular former wrestlers, managers, and announcers discuss issues and tell interesting stories from wrestling's past.
I love him but he refuses to call it how it is if it will reflect negatively on someone. While that's a good personality trait, it makes for less interesting videos. Shelton and R-Truth being liked backstage for their personality has nothing to do with politics. In reality he should have mentioned people like Hulk Hogan and Triple H. I get not wanting to burn bridges but it can come off as disingenuous at times
lol what transparency? he literally left everything super vague, he clearly doesn't want to burn any bridges in the business but the result is this video is as vanilla as it could get
What do you guys want , tell every dirty secret about WWE on his channel which has so many subscribers. Any good person will not do that , consider the fact that WWE is the reason we know him and he got his stardom as well.
I've just discovered Maven's channel and I'm binge-watching all his videos. He's a very charismatic storyteller, and I don't see any resemblance to The Rock as some people suggest. I love what you're doing, man, Keep up the great work! I live in Italy, and back then, the shows weren't on our TV channels as much as in the US, but I still had a great time watching it in the early 2000s.
I am happy you found us! And THANK YOU for the support. Means so much to have you feel the impulse to help support what we do. Since you just found us, watch my Bloopere video. It’s my personal favorite.. and ❤ 🇮🇹
I was a fan of Alex Riley even before he got over from the Miz program, he had a lot of talent and the look and then later that theme song. He could be a multi US or IC champ by now
Hey Maven! I havnt been into WWE since I was a kid (late 90s). But your videos are so informative and interesting, I can’t stop watching them. Thank you for the great content!
I like the storytelling with the tour set-up! People there who saw Maven probably thought "Oh how cute, he's probably recording an educational history video!"🤣🤣🤣
Shelton said in an interview that he thinks he was `too nice´ and that is why the office never really took him seriously as a world champion material. When the office pigeonholes you in a certain way, there is very little you can do to change their opinion and by consequence your own career there
They tried to several times. The problem was he couldn't cut a good promo to save his life. And really, he had a much better career than most people who get a top push. Eventually those guys get boring and they're replaced by a new top guy. The guy who can work with literally everybody and make everybody look better than they are is going to have a lot more longevity and probably in the long run will make more money.
@@mikesannitti6042That’s a false narrative. Scott Steiner failed Scott Steiner. He had a pretty solid push but he was sluggish and couldn’t perform to the same standard. Today, Scott takes accountability for his second WWE run. Goldberg was given a massive push in WWE, even became world champion. Goldberg didn’t realize that WWE is WWE and they do not operate the same as WCW was like. Goldberg became a problem backstage. Of course his push would wind down due to his lack of flexibility. Goldberg came back years later and was given a great run for those that were still Goldberg fans. Steve Austin, Triple H, Mick Foley, Undertaker, etc. all came from WCW yet they were given massive pushes during the Attitude Era. Booker T had his best run ever in WWE as World champion as King Booker.
@@mikesannitti6042 How so? He was the champion. He had many wins. Goldberg only embarrassed himself because he gassed out quickly and had some embarrassing matches which none of that was WWE’s fault. The dude nearly killed Undertaker ffs!
@@XTR02 Goldberg losing cleanly. Him being booked to only do a couple moves fed into the negative narrative about him even though in WCW he was doing drop kicks, backflips, judo hip tosses, and a variety of mma inspired moves. And when I say wcw guys I mean the top tier guys who came over after the buyout. DDP, Hall, Nash, Sting, Goldberg, Steiner all had abbreviated bad runs in WWE after being the ones who put the competition over the WWF. Only Hogan was immune and that's because he was Hogan.
Love all your videos, Maven. You single-handedly hit the refresh button on my love for wrestling entertainment :). Future video idea (or a video series): Spotlight each wrestler you worked with, was inspired by, or enjoy watching today. I know and love your "Nice Guys or Jerks" video series, but perhaps you could lengthen your commentary on individual wrestlers. Your insight and experience could allow you to create a kind of mini-biography through the lens of someone who met, shook hands, and, of course, wrestled some of WWE's biggest stars.
Man its rampid on the indies alot of people going into business for themselves. Thats why I go into every locker room with my ears open mouth shut most of the time but still be social-able and head on a swivel.
Your content reminds me of Breaking the Magician's Code, so cool how you explain your experiences and the secrets. I find this much more interesting than the storylines of WWE TV. Would be cool if you revealed RUclips secrets and how much RUclips paid you aswell haha! Amazing content!
Booker was also a victim of backstage politics. He came into the WWF a certified star and world heavyweight champion and they could have easily picked up that momentum and launched him into the stratosphere. Diamond Dallas Page. Also, a certified star and legend when he arrived in the WWF, had his character destroyed.
Booker was a made up star in WCW. He was a mid carder at best in reality. His stupid spinning unathletic kick was so goddamn awful, as was the rest of his ring work. He got more than he ever deserved in WWE.
Maven !!!@!!!!!!!!!! I found you !!! lol I followed you alot during your tenure, I used to check up on tuff enuff at all times and you where my favorite in your time. And watching how healthy you still are and that everything looks good In your life after wrestling that means a lot to many fans. Thanks for the videos man and to be honest WWE should sign you in for documentaries commentaries. Good job and keep up the good work. Good to see you are active still for wrestling fans. Really appreciate your time and dedication for the info we all have been wishing for. Congrats Maven and hope to see you in the ring at least for the heck of it.
LOL Maven, your thumbnail pic for this video is Awesome! It would make the perfect video game cover or movie poster! Also, I appreciate you taking your time to educate us about wwe's behind the scenes situation. 💯LIKES!
Scott Steiner had a beef with Triple H IIRC, and I assume no Godfathering from McMahons to keep him safe, HHH is known for Reign of Terror and burying a lot of careers, even if he is a better booker than Vince. Another guy whose career was derailed by Levesque is, of course, Nic nemeth / Dolph Ziggler, McMahon liked him but Paul didn't so when the reins changed, he got the boot.
Maven: Has R-Truth been a Main Event Talent? No, Has he been the guy who is head of the marquee "Never" R-Truth: Got over with the judgment day storyline, Reunite the Awesome Truth, Wins the Tag Champ at WrestleMania, Main event a couple Raw episode.
That still doesn't mean R-Truth is main event. Cody, Cena, Brock, Roman, and Orton are WWE Main eventers. R-Truth has great comedic timing and is still in phenomenal shape, but he is mid-card...and that's not an insult. Not everyone can headline PLE's.
Ty for all of your truthful and legit stories I'm a wrestling FAN TO THE FULLEST. I remember you on tough enough and you were one of my favorite wrestlers when you were doing it. I'm also from Chesterfield county, Va. Knowing your from Waynesboro,VA I definitely was telling the VA boy. Your RUclips channel is fire, keep it up your a great talker a great person and a Va ass kicker! Keep these stories going on I've seen almost every one. KEEP IT UP, your so humble and truthful! That's how us VA boys do it!!
Maven, longtime fan here. I can remember seeing you come up on tough enough and loving your take no bs feuds on that show. I just gotta say two things. You had a boatload of potential man. And 2 I watch your videos as an attitude era fan and I can’t begin to articulate the respect I have for your humility and honesty in the way that you do these videos. Wasn’t your biggest fan when you were in the ring but def one of your biggest fans of the channel. Keep doing what you’re doing. Life happens we can only look back on what we could have done better and then adjust. Very proud of you brother.
A lot of even non wrestling fans I guarantee watch your videos and your knowledge of the business and these stories will keep them hooked. TEACH EM MAVEN! Get it TEACH them like when you were a school teacher teaching kids and informing them of knowledge, keep doing it on this channel. School em
Your very appreciated. I grew up watching wrestling, still a fan. I have anxiety and depression that affects me pretty greatly. Your channel brings me peace comfort and happiness because of the nostalgia and your personality. You seem like you don’t have a mean bone in your body. I can sit down when things are rough and use your channel as a coping skill and I’m really appreciative for that. Thank you 🙏😊
I was a wrestling fan back when you were in the WWE, but I can't say I remember you. However before you feel bad about it, you are absolutely killing it on RUclips. Your videos give all of us an important window into the life and struggles of a professional wrestling entertainer, and I am really happy I found your channel. Take care and nothing but sunny skies and good bumps.
Absolutely love the content. 2 things that drive me crazy. 1) I hate the outdoor settings, other people and movement in the background take away from the story you’re telling. 2) The end video clip suggestion is only up for a second (if that) extend your ending frame 10+ seconds to give people time to click on it. Keep making the great content, I’m still gonna watch anyway.
It's a shame that some people would run someone down or sabotage someone else to get ahead. That's why the name "Danimal Daniel Jobber" became personal to me, because I see the spirit of "The Jobber" as one who betters themselves by "helping" others become better and succesful. It's beautiful to think about the concept of becoming successful yourself through the process of helping others succeed!
Yo Maven i remember you winning tough enough and your WWE run and I just wanna say I think it’s dope that your giving us all these insights on backstage stuff and just life with the WWE. This is the stuff I always wanted to see as a kid so thanks bro seriously
I could’ve sworn that Shelton was the most underused and underappreciated atheltes in the WWE. He should’ve been a Brock Lesnar type character who didn’t have good mic skills but could still be main event because of his elite in-ring skills. He was done dirty
Maven! Not sure how swamped you are with video ideas but I was wondering if you’d do a what if story line videos. How YOU would’ve taken creative control during some of the most prominent story lines of WWE. Whether that’s tweaking the story or leaving it how it played out. Like cena with nexus or Zack Ryder continuing his wrestlemania moment and not losing to the miz the next day
I disagree with the assessment that Test would have been high up in the hierarchy of WWE. Politics might have affected him but he didn't have great charisma and his mic work was mediocre at best. Maybe he could have been a good heel in the middle of the card
@@jasontodd1896 You're going to have to explain that. I mean of course your entitled to an opinion but how'd you come to that conclusion? Triple H was great on the mic, funny when he had to be. See the Nation of Domination spoof DX did. He was serious and you believe what he says. See his promos when feuding with Shawn or The Rock. Test could barely spoke and could barely speak when he did. Triple H was a great worker. Test was okay, he wasn't David Flair bad but no where near Triple H. Test couldn't come back from his burial after the Stephanie McMahon debacle. Triple H came back after being tossed out winning the King of the Ring and had forgetful feuds. So how was Test any where near a main eventer let alone as good or better than Triple H?
Always like Mav when he was a wrestler, now I love him as a RUclipsr guy. Dude can read the back of a cereal box and I’d enjoy watching. Keep the vids coming Maven.
My parents didn't let me watch wrestling as a kid because they thought it was fake and low class. Sadly common in suburbia. But if I was watching I think I would have been a fan and I am fascinated by the business. All the best Mave and hope we can get you on screen at least once to get a gnarly bump for all the "exposing" you've done.
It is ALWAYS wild to hear folks talking about Ronnie. He was in a relationship for about 6 years with my lifelong best friend. He had just been released from WWE and he walked into the strip club in Memphis where both I and my bestie worked. This was 2002-2003. He started every morning with a menthol cigarette in one hand and a blunt in the other. He was cool and funny. His physique was naturally so great. My BFF, Mandi and I lived in the same apt complex in Cordova, just across from each other. Ronnie’s biggest passion was his music. He would play his demo CDs and he had (or has, I don’t know now) a style and sound very similar to Mystikal. When he began working for TNA, after Mandi and he had been together a while, in late 2003, they moved into a house together back in Nashville. Mandi became a mother to one of his children by one of his baby moms. Trey was a precious little boy and Mandi loved that child so much. She got him ready for and took him to school every day, and typically, picked him up and cared for him at night. The relationship started to become toxic and somewhat abusive after some time living together. Mandi was ready to quit stripping, but she made exceptional money and she paid for nearly everything, from the home to the cars. My stripping career was only 2 years and I’d moved out to California and picked up my old career in Sales and Management at AT&T. I didn’t see Ronnie after 2003, but I was told a lot about him. It would seem he has grown up a lot, like most of us, and though he did not end up treating my bestie the way she deserved, I am always happy to hear about him and see how well he’s doing. The hardest part of their breakup was that Mandi had loved Trey like her own and when she and Ronnie split, she has never seen Trey again. Now, he’s a grown man himself! I could go on and on, but it is surreal when I see him on vids or documentaries or even just hearing about Ronnie Killings, because of the closeness in proximity I had with him and the long relationship he had with the best friend I’ve known since 1983.
I think I just realized why I gravitate to mavens pod/show is because it’s only him. It’s refreshing not hearing ppl not speak over each other all the time
I remember Maven from Though Enough… getting in there proving he had the tools to make it into Pro Wresting then started to see him in Raw … good old days cheers 🍻 and greetings 🖖 Sir from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Come on Maven you didn’t have to flex that hard showing us your house!
Jajaja
That's Maven's outhouse. He's got a MUCH nicer crib. lol
His pool house
😂😂😂😂😂
Maven for VP! KamalaMaven 2024!
For those who are unaware, the person that "restricted [Maven's] rise" was Triple H. He held back his character's progression in the writer's meetings. Sgt. Slaughter confirmed this to him recently.
Yeah now the same guy is the head booker. People act like he doesn’t play favorites. Clearly he does
@ZackNewell-sf2gf Definitely. Seth Rollins is a prime example.
@@DJT4KingSami did beat a hot bron breaker clean, with one finisher, in a competitive match.
@@DJT4King It's kinda funny people now flock to Maven's stories about WWE in its prime more than they watch actual WWE head by Triple H.
@@DJT4King I don't get how people think that a person who rise to the top because he was part of the kliq wouldn't do kliq things again.
Hey Maven, guys here.
It’s not funny anymore
Hey here, Maven guys.
@@skinny_sam I know… 😞
Funny not anymore its
@@tylersmith8837Maven Guys, Hey here
You're a natural on camera, keep shining!
Maven is certainly standing behind the right building when discussing politics!
A bank?
I think he's standing in front of it
Duh
@@ParticleLarry Kind of.
@@ParticleLarryyou serious? Lol
R-Truth is the only non top guy I see and think "this is a future Hall of Famer"
R-Truth was in some big main events. Plus R-Truth has been around forever. Dude wrestled in the Attitude Era and the original era of TNA.
R Truth has a glass ceiling. He was on the verge of being a top in TnA before he was in WWe.
@@faceurhellYep! Many people don't know he was K-Kwik in the Attitude Era via 2000.
Miz, Kofi, and Dolph Ziggler will get in.
also r truth is best friends with vince mcmahon that helps alot being best friends with the boss...just saying
Maven talking about Scott Steiner automatically made me think of Triple H with a shovel
Yup Triple H pretty much buried him
Didnt help the matches were atrocious
Really didn't help that Big Poppa Pump was injured his whole time there to the point of barely being able to walk.
@@qwilliams1539 he forgot to add Kurt Angle to the mix
Steiner could hardly move at that point. Stop pushing this nonsense.
The Steiner brothers were insane, I remember watching through earlier WWE shows and being blown away. It holds up for today's standards as well.
Bron Breakker...exactly like his father and Uncle. Hope they push him straight to the top.
"Today's standards" are a lot lower than in the past. Even the WWF's 1980's cartoon wrestling (with kicks, punches and leg drops) was more believable than the trampoline garbage they call wrestling today.
@@billydefrancesco2376he tries to be. But he really isn’t even close to either of them .
At least he’s not like Cody, charlotte and Natalya. Doesn’t have to mention his dad every time we see him.
@@jd9119Exactly. There is so much recentcy bias. The 80s had 33 million people watching. The 90s had 16 million people watching. Now we have 3 million at BEST.
Today is the lowest it's ever been. Match quality is down across the board. That's why old videos are the most popular on RUclips.
If this era was so good the average age of the WWE fan wouldn't be 47 & the most watched content wouldn't be "The Attitude Era" & "The Golden Era."
The least watched is AEW who can barely get 20,000 views. That's WILD to think even their RUclips channel has less views than a typical MSG HOUSE SHOW from WWE.
Why? Because they have the most modern Indy style out there.
Bischoff era WCW is the best I’ve seen. A great mix of styles and entertaining angles. They clearly spent a lot of money on the production. Guys like young Mysterio, Guerrero, Steiner Brothers as well as all timers like Flair, Hogan and Sting.
The way you danced around talking about Cena burying Alex Riley was pretty amazing.
Pfft. Riley was midcard at best.. aside from his feud with Miz he had no draw
Right? 😂
Cena didn't bury anyone stop the delusions
@@MeshaaL2000 really how did he convince the writing team that beating his opponents every week by using 5 moves and making them look week was good idea?
@@MeshaaL2000no. He definitely did.
Thought this was the opening to WWE Capitol Punishment from 2011 for a second
Rip r truth
I haven't watched wrestling well over a decade and I'm tuned to this channel (have watched all videos) for new content, you have a crazy knack for this, never a dull video, I can't pinpoint what exactly is so captivating but damn, keep them coming.
I'm the same way in that I haven't watched wrestling in over a decade. I was a huge fan from the mid-1980s until around 2010 and I agree that Maven's videos are very good. I was surprised to find that there are also literally hundreds of other good videos in which popular former wrestlers, managers, and announcers discuss issues and tell interesting stories from wrestling's past.
@@NFLed Agreed, Taker and Stone Cold are some good ones as well, very interesting insights.
@@thebirdhasbeencharged It's good seeing Taker as himself and not in character, after so long staying in kayfabe.
WATHC EM ALL DAMMIT!!! Hahaha, I’m kidding, thanks for the compliment 👍🏽
@@MavenKHuffman Oh, wow! That's a new challenge! Gotta watch-em all! :D
"Keep your friends rich, your enemies rich...then wait a while to see which is which"
Yes, I too like the avengers.
Sounds like a Tito Ortiz quote
@@EasternDreamer615reaching for the grapes
@@EasternDreamer615or belel
Belal
Mavens swag is matched by one thing. His heart. Keep on keeping on Mave
Mavens transparency is second to none.
I love him but he refuses to call it how it is if it will reflect negatively on someone. While that's a good personality trait, it makes for less interesting videos. Shelton and R-Truth being liked backstage for their personality has nothing to do with politics. In reality he should have mentioned people like Hulk Hogan and Triple H. I get not wanting to burn bridges but it can come off as disingenuous at times
lol what transparency? he literally left everything super vague, he clearly doesn't want to burn any bridges in the business but the result is this video is as vanilla as it could get
What do you guys want , tell every dirty secret about WWE on his channel which has so many subscribers. Any good person will not do that , consider the fact that WWE is the reason we know him and he got his stardom as well.
@@harivignesh6876 Did you get your WWE Defense Force badge in the mail yet?
@@hyperchord lol good one. Not yet!
Hhh and hbk the top backstage politicians who are currently running wwe
They definitely played the long game
I mean, The Rock is their boss, tho. I guess he played better.
@@Shendue well we know what cm punk said about who was the best at kissing Vince’s butt
Nothing has changed in the last 30 years lol
@@ShendueI mean the rock is a part of a group of bosses so technically his word means nothing if the rest of the board disagrees
The backdrop directly relating to the video low key makes it better to watch
Having this video shot in DC, what a chef's kiss.
Why?
@@francisvortex5785the video is about “politics”
Chef’s kiss of death
It’s crazy out here 24/7.
I've just discovered Maven's channel and I'm binge-watching all his videos. He's a very charismatic storyteller, and I don't see any resemblance to The Rock as some people suggest. I love what you're doing, man, Keep up the great work! I live in Italy, and back then, the shows weren't on our TV channels as much as in the US, but I still had a great time watching it in the early 2000s.
I am happy you found us! And THANK YOU for the support. Means so much to have you feel the impulse to help support what we do. Since you just found us, watch my Bloopere video. It’s my personal favorite.. and ❤ 🇮🇹
Your uploads are always a pleasure!! Always looking forward to more of your content!!
Thank you so much! Glad you look forward to them
I was a fan of Alex Riley even before he got over from the Miz program, he had a lot of talent and the look and then later that theme song. He could be a multi US or IC champ by now
Maven, the GOAT of the RUclips/Wrestling mishmash! More!
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I am so glad that your channel is growing! This is awesome really! Great stuff!
Hey Maven! I havnt been into WWE since I was a kid (late 90s). But your videos are so informative and interesting, I can’t stop watching them. Thank you for the great content!
I like the storytelling with the tour set-up! People there who saw Maven probably thought "Oh how cute, he's probably recording an educational history video!"🤣🤣🤣
Wish you'd start narrating audio books Maven.
God graced you with an extremely appealing voice & delivery. 🙂
Shelton said in an interview that he thinks he was `too nice´ and that is why the office never really took him seriously as a world champion material.
When the office pigeonholes you in a certain way, there is very little you can do to change their opinion and by consequence your own career there
Shelton Benjamin deserved an even bigger push. It just seems they could never figure out the right gimmick for him
USA Captain America
They tried to several times. The problem was he couldn't cut a good promo to save his life. And really, he had a much better career than most people who get a top push. Eventually those guys get boring and they're replaced by a new top guy. The guy who can work with literally everybody and make everybody look better than they are is going to have a lot more longevity and probably in the long run will make more money.
@@jd9119 Shelton Benjamin did that… in the ring.
To me the hurt business was just right
@@theragoooverlord5021 I agree actually. Unfortunately creative didn’t see it, sometimes they make mistakes
This has literally become one of my favorite channels lol
Maven for President!
Yes
New president of wwe
When he becomes president, his WWE theme will play!
Lmfao what a joke
From 2001 to 2005 I'm a WWE wrestler and now I'm a president of the USA.
Your channel is actually why I got back into wrestling the WWE needs to hire you back in some aspect.
Big Poppa Pump was a savage back in the day. WWE did do him dirty.
Every WCW guy got done dirty when they went to WWE. All the way to Sting and even Goldberg.
@@mikesannitti6042That’s a false narrative. Scott Steiner failed Scott Steiner. He had a pretty solid push but he was sluggish and couldn’t perform to the same standard. Today, Scott takes accountability for his second WWE run. Goldberg was given a massive push in WWE, even became world champion. Goldberg didn’t realize that WWE is WWE and they do not operate the same as WCW was like. Goldberg became a problem backstage. Of course his push would wind down due to his lack of flexibility. Goldberg came back years later and was given a great run for those that were still Goldberg fans. Steve Austin, Triple H, Mick Foley, Undertaker, etc. all came from WCW yet they were given massive pushes during the Attitude Era. Booker T had his best run ever in WWE as World champion as King Booker.
@@XTR02 Goldberg's recent run was designed to hurt his legacy.
@@mikesannitti6042 How so? He was the champion. He had many wins. Goldberg only embarrassed himself because he gassed out quickly and had some embarrassing matches which none of that was WWE’s fault. The dude nearly killed Undertaker ffs!
@@XTR02 Goldberg losing cleanly. Him being booked to only do a couple moves fed into the negative narrative about him even though in WCW he was doing drop kicks, backflips, judo hip tosses, and a variety of mma inspired moves. And when I say wcw guys I mean the top tier guys who came over after the buyout. DDP, Hall, Nash, Sting, Goldberg, Steiner all had abbreviated bad runs in WWE after being the ones who put the competition over the WWF. Only Hogan was immune and that's because he was Hogan.
Mark Jindrak was a guy who was hurting Randy Orton's career. They really hated when Orton would hang out with him.
I was not watching WWE at the time you were on. But I love your videos, and I hope WWE invites you back in some way. You would be a real asset.
Best wrestling RUclips channel ever! Maven leads by example now every wrestler wants a RUclips channel.
Love all your videos, Maven.
You single-handedly hit the refresh button on my love for wrestling entertainment :).
Future video idea (or a video series):
Spotlight each wrestler you worked with, was inspired by, or enjoy watching today. I know and love your "Nice Guys or Jerks" video series, but perhaps you could lengthen your commentary on individual wrestlers. Your insight and experience could allow you to create a kind of mini-biography through the lens of someone who met, shook hands, and, of course, wrestled some of WWE's biggest stars.
I keep my life pretty simple. I see a Maven video, I click it.
SMART MAN!!!!
I haven't watched wrestling since 1999 probably, but your videos are really interesting, man. Brings back memories.
Low key tour of D.C. Well played sir.
Just go look in any dumpster. You're welcome.
Not a very extensive tour...
Respect to you bro, glad your doing better, glad you started the channel. Hope you never die bro great video.
The production value is FANTASTIC! Keep it up Maven, you have single-handedly made me a wrasslin fan ❤
I’m a simple man, I see maven and I click like.
🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@MavenKHuffmanyou’re legend bro!
Man its rampid on the indies alot of people going into business for themselves. Thats why I go into every locker room with my ears open mouth shut most of the time but still be social-able and head on a swivel.
“Head on a swivel “ …. FACTS!
I agree with you about scott Steiner. Politics and injury plagued his career . And Shelton Benjamin should've been a world champion for WWE
Thank you Maven for pulling back the curtain a lit bit more, love your content ❤
Your content reminds me of Breaking the Magician's Code, so cool how you explain your experiences and the secrets. I find this much more interesting than the storylines of WWE TV. Would be cool if you revealed RUclips secrets and how much RUclips paid you aswell haha! Amazing content!
Booker was also a victim of backstage politics. He came into the WWF a certified star and world heavyweight champion and they could have easily picked up that momentum and launched him into the stratosphere.
Diamond Dallas Page. Also, a certified star and legend when he arrived in the WWF, had his character destroyed.
Booker was a made up star in WCW. He was a mid carder at best in reality. His stupid spinning unathletic kick was so goddamn awful, as was the rest of his ring work. He got more than he ever deserved in WWE.
"I dare you to find one person who dislikes R-Truth" *flashback to the Adam Blampied era of wrestling RUclips*
Well done! The effort and passion are evident.
Maven !!!@!!!!!!!!!! I found you !!! lol I followed you alot during your tenure, I used to check up on tuff enuff at all times and you where my favorite in your time. And watching how healthy you still are and that everything looks good In your life after wrestling that means a lot to many fans. Thanks for the videos man and to be honest WWE should sign you in for documentaries commentaries. Good job and keep up the good work. Good to see you are active still for wrestling fans. Really appreciate your time and dedication for the info we all have been wishing for. Congrats Maven and hope to see you in the ring at least for the heck of it.
How Steiner didn’t break his neck at 4:27 is astonishing
Steiner math helped
I agree…. He was a freak athlete in his day
@@MavenKHuffman what’s up Maven?
LOL Maven, your thumbnail pic for this video is Awesome! It would make the perfect video game cover or movie poster! Also, I appreciate you taking your time to educate us about wwe's behind the scenes situation. 💯LIKES!
Scott Steiner had a beef with Triple H IIRC, and I assume no Godfathering from McMahons to keep him safe, HHH is known for Reign of Terror and burying a lot of careers, even if he is a better booker than Vince. Another guy whose career was derailed by Levesque is, of course, Nic nemeth / Dolph Ziggler, McMahon liked him but Paul didn't so when the reins changed, he got the boot.
He's not a better booker
@redfordreddington8834 yes he is
@@aksharpatel2803 not even close
@@redfordreddington8834 It is the truth.
@@aksharpatel2803 no
I was never a wrestling fan growing up, and so i never saw Maven in the WWE. Yet i come here consistently to watch each upload 😊 great channel
Maven: Has R-Truth been a Main Event Talent? No, Has he been the guy who is head of the marquee "Never"
R-Truth: Got over with the judgment day storyline, Reunite the Awesome Truth, Wins the Tag Champ at WrestleMania, Main event a couple Raw episode.
He also Introduce the world to Tom and Nick Mysterio
That still doesn't mean R-Truth is main event. Cody, Cena, Brock, Roman, and Orton are WWE Main eventers. R-Truth has great comedic timing and is still in phenomenal shape, but he is mid-card...and that's not an insult. Not everyone can headline PLE's.
R truth is over, but over doesn’t always mean main eventer.
He briefly was in the main event scene in 2011 for like 2 times, with Cens in a one off feud and with Miz against Rick and Cena.
Ty for all of your truthful and legit stories I'm a wrestling FAN TO THE FULLEST. I remember you on tough enough and you were one of my favorite wrestlers when you were doing it. I'm also from Chesterfield county, Va. Knowing your from Waynesboro,VA I definitely was telling the VA boy. Your RUclips channel is fire, keep it up your a great talker a great person and a Va ass kicker! Keep these stories going on I've seen almost every one. KEEP IT UP, your so humble and truthful! That's how us VA boys do it!!
When you say "backstage politics" my first thought is of Hulk Hogan and the Kliq
The kliq still run the backstage politics to this day. 😂
Maven, longtime fan here. I can remember seeing you come up on tough enough and loving your take no bs feuds on that show. I just gotta say two things. You had a boatload of potential man. And 2 I watch your videos as an attitude era fan and I can’t begin to articulate the respect I have for your humility and honesty in the way that you do these videos. Wasn’t your biggest fan when you were in the ring but def one of your biggest fans of the channel. Keep doing what you’re doing. Life happens we can only look back on what we could have done better and then adjust. Very proud of you brother.
How much early 90s "Documentary" are we going today?
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Definitely.
(Love this)
Great content Maven. I loved tough enough back in the day and these videos are a great incite into the mad world of wrestling.
You know it is a good video when Maven is walking around a random ass place
A lot of even non wrestling fans I guarantee watch your videos and your knowledge of the business and these stories will keep them hooked. TEACH EM MAVEN! Get it TEACH them like when you were a school teacher teaching kids and informing them of knowledge, keep doing it on this channel. School em
Hey here, Maven guys
Your very appreciated. I grew up watching wrestling, still a fan. I have anxiety and depression that affects me pretty greatly. Your channel brings me peace comfort and happiness because of the nostalgia and your personality. You seem like you don’t have a mean bone in your body. I can sit down when things are rough and use your channel as a coping skill and I’m really appreciative for that. Thank you 🙏😊
Maven, Could you share some stories of your TNA run?? Many people don't know about your time in TNA. Love your content 🔥🔥
He was in TNA?
He was not lol
He was never in TNA lmfao, if he was tho, I’d love to hear about it.
Maven is awesome i love how you are honest and give us the reality of the backstage politics and storys from your wrestling experience
Maven: “Everybody back stage loved and respected Sheldon Benjamin”
Vince: “Quick, let’s make him a mama’s boy.”
I was a wrestling fan back when you were in the WWE, but I can't say I remember you. However before you feel bad about it, you are absolutely killing it on RUclips. Your videos give all of us an important window into the life and struggles of a professional wrestling entertainer, and I am really happy I found your channel. Take care and nothing but sunny skies and good bumps.
The “in public talking” videos are just so good man
Absolutely love the content.
2 things that drive me crazy. 1) I hate the outdoor settings, other people and movement in the background take away from the story you’re telling. 2) The end video clip suggestion is only up for a second (if that) extend your ending frame 10+ seconds to give people time to click on it.
Keep making the great content, I’m still gonna watch anyway.
Mave on the Road to 500k!! Subs !! LETS GOO!!! 🔥🔥
Shelton Benjamin and R-Truth underrated forsure 🐐
It's a shame that some people would run someone down or sabotage someone else to get ahead. That's why the name "Danimal Daniel Jobber" became personal to me, because I see the spirit of "The Jobber" as one who betters themselves by "helping" others become better and succesful. It's beautiful to think about the concept of becoming successful yourself through the process of helping others succeed!
"hey babe, Maven's just uploaded a new video!".
I'm sorry......there is no "babe" in this house.....im alone!......😭😭😭
You still have us friend, us maven marks!
@@mf289 👍😀
Man, I'd love to see R-Truth appear on the channel. That would be top tier entertainment.
7 views??? I'm early love your content maven !
Always thought R-Truth could be a main event talent if given the opportunity.
Shoutout to Ryback!!!!
If this was Maven's subtle way of running for president then he's got my vote
Here we are! 😎
Yo Maven i remember you winning tough enough and your WWE run and I just wanna say I think it’s dope that your giving us all these insights on backstage stuff and just life with the WWE. This is the stuff I always wanted to see as a kid so thanks bro seriously
Scott Steiner was a rebel.It doesn't surprise me
Scott wasn't a person you gave shit to backstage for sure from what I've heard.
I remember Marcus Mack once said to me when I was a student: Who you know will take you places, what you know will keep you there.
Maven on my home turf! Did you do anything fun or tour anywhere?
Good wrestler and even better person. I remember your Tough Enough episodes and WWE run. Glad your still around
I could’ve sworn that Shelton was the most underused and underappreciated atheltes in the WWE. He should’ve been a Brock Lesnar type character who didn’t have good mic skills but could still be main event because of his elite in-ring skills. He was done dirty
He was
Most black wrestlers are done dirty.
Awesome video Maven! Very personal and objective. No BS and respect you own up to everything.
Maven! Not sure how swamped you are with video ideas but I was wondering if you’d do a what if story line videos. How YOU would’ve taken creative control during some of the most prominent story lines of WWE. Whether that’s tweaking the story or leaving it how it played out. Like cena with nexus or Zack Ryder continuing his wrestlemania moment and not losing to the miz the next day
Loved what you had to say about R Truth. Dude’s in his 50’s, looks like he’s in his 20’s, & most nights he’s the most “over” guy on Raw. 😆 I’m a fan.
WWE and DC politics… seem to go hand in hand these days.
Like Hogan shilling for convicted felons
Trump 2024
@@ADHDVLOGS boohoo
@tslonaker4609 haha, drama on Nazi
@@ADHDVLOGS lol, your ignorance is embarrassing
The shot of the Capitol reflecting in your sunglasses was just pure cinema!!!
I disagree with the assessment that Test would have been high up in the hierarchy of WWE. Politics might have affected him but he didn't have great charisma and his mic work was mediocre at best. Maybe he could have been a good heel in the middle of the card
Yeah. I'm watching through older year rn and he's midcard heel at best.
Test was better hhh. Test could of been a main event talent
@@jasontodd1896 You're going to have to explain that. I mean of course your entitled to an opinion but how'd you come to that conclusion? Triple H was great on the mic, funny when he had to be. See the Nation of Domination spoof DX did. He was serious and you believe what he says. See his promos when feuding with Shawn or The Rock. Test could barely spoke and could barely speak when he did. Triple H was a great worker. Test was okay, he wasn't David Flair bad but no where near Triple H. Test couldn't come back from his burial after the Stephanie McMahon debacle. Triple H came back after being tossed out winning the King of the Ring and had forgetful feuds. So how was Test any where near a main eventer let alone as good or better than Triple H?
Maven looking like a star here. Keep killing it Mave, love your stuff
Jesus Christ is coming soon believe in him ❤️✝️
Always like Mav when he was a wrestler, now I love him as a RUclipsr guy. Dude can read the back of a cereal box and I’d enjoy watching. Keep the vids coming Maven.
My parents didn't let me watch wrestling as a kid because they thought it was fake and low class. Sadly common in suburbia. But if I was watching I think I would have been a fan and I am fascinated by the business. All the best Mave and hope we can get you on screen at least once to get a gnarly bump for all the "exposing" you've done.
i’ve never missed a Maven video 🔥
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 i appreciate the word “never” so much!
It is ALWAYS wild to hear folks talking about Ronnie. He was in a relationship for about 6 years with my lifelong best friend. He had just been released from WWE and he walked into the strip club in Memphis where both I and my bestie worked. This was 2002-2003. He started every morning with a menthol cigarette in one hand and a blunt in the other. He was cool and funny. His physique was naturally so great.
My BFF, Mandi and I lived in the same apt complex in Cordova, just across from each other. Ronnie’s biggest passion was his music. He would play his demo CDs and he had (or has, I don’t know now) a style and sound very similar to Mystikal. When he began working for TNA, after Mandi and he had been together a while, in late 2003, they moved into a house together back in Nashville. Mandi became a mother to one of his children by one of his baby moms. Trey was a precious little boy and Mandi loved that child so much. She got him ready for and took him to school every day, and typically, picked him up and cared for him at night.
The relationship started to become toxic and somewhat abusive after some time living together. Mandi was ready to quit stripping, but she made exceptional money and she paid for nearly everything, from the home to the cars. My stripping career was only 2 years and I’d moved out to California and picked up my old career in Sales and Management at AT&T. I didn’t see Ronnie after 2003, but I was told a lot about him.
It would seem he has grown up a lot, like most of us, and though he did not end up treating my bestie the way she deserved, I am always happy to hear about him and see how well he’s doing. The hardest part of their breakup was that Mandi had loved Trey like her own and when she and Ronnie split, she has never seen Trey again. Now, he’s a grown man himself!
I could go on and on, but it is surreal when I see him on vids or documentaries or even just hearing about Ronnie Killings, because of the closeness in proximity I had with him and the long relationship he had with the best friend I’ve known since 1983.
Little Jimmy is probably very proud of R-Truth right now. Probably right there with him! 😊
I think I just realized why I gravitate to mavens pod/show is because it’s only him. It’s refreshing not hearing ppl not speak over each other all the time
I remember Maven from Though Enough… getting in there proving he had the tools to make it into Pro Wresting then started to see him in Raw … good old days cheers 🍻 and greetings 🖖 Sir from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷