One of my favorite comments is “Maven should be in WWE as an announcer or manager.” Little did most of you know, I was in talks with WWE about that. Thank you for checking out the video and supporting my “next opportunity”
You're killin it on here, brother! As for the announcing gig? Their current voices are one of the (many) reasons I find the product unwatchable. Over-annunciated phrases (see: Kevin Patrick), Wade Baritone...I'd rather hear (and see) you on this forum, than a glossed-over WWE production! Keep it up!
I do remember leaving a comment of this kind on one of your previous videos because at this point in time I see you fitting very well in a role of this sorts such as interviewer, commentator, manager. A one time Royal Rumble return to WWE after 18 years with your beloved theme song would also be amazing.
Maven seriously needs to be back on WWE and a on screen presence. I don't care what role, heel or face, wrestling or not, this dude needs to be on television.
Dude Ive been hooked on your channel since I discovered it. Seem like a really good dude that knows how to tell a story. No ego, not afraid to admit your place while you were there. Humble guy with a cool prospective. Thanks Maven for the nostalgia and keep up the good work. Ignore haters.
You said it man couldn’t have said it any better. My friend got me into watching old WWE wrestling matches and then I found out about maven love watching his videos genuinely seems like a down earth guy and he’s a natural with the camera.
This guy can tell a story. Was hooked the entire 11+ minutes. And don’t think WWE doesn’t notice this channel gained 200k subscribers in less than 6 months. They’re aware of it and are probably going to want a part of that at some point. Because how many lapsed fans are subscribed to this channel that might check out NXT when maven is on it and the next thing you know they’re watching Raw and Smackdown every week
Just shows how far the WWE has fallen if they end up pursuing a jobber to revitalise the company. Dude is a nobody trying to make a living off his 15mins of fame from over a decade ago.
@@AaronK-ef8yv Hate to break it to you, but they're not relying on him to "revitalise" the company. Lmfao. The product is bigger than ever. They have major PLE's happening in France and Germany for the first time ever next year. They're doing 50,000 person shows in Saudi Arabia ffs. Don't get me wrong, the quality and passion of the Attitude Era will never be matched, the quality is severely diluted, but they wouldn't be hiring Maven to save them. He'd be a small piece of a puzzle that has over 1,000 pieces, likely on their developmental brand. And not quite a "nobody." He cracked the RU-vid algorithm like nobody I've ever seen in wrestling. You're here hate-watching. Maven has value as a trainer/commentator in NXT. He basically won an NXT equivalent contest in 2001, and he's someone they can look up to because he had to work to get into the company, like every single person in NXT. Nothing was given, not the least of which respect in the locker room.
I would watch NXT if maven was on there but I just can't bring myself to watch raw or SmackDown. I'll keep up with it on what culture every now and then but just can't watch the show. A much prefer AEW's dark gritty style.
And Undertaker. Maven enters…Dong, light goes dark. Undertaker appears…quick Staredown…throws Maven over the Top Rope…Dong, Light goes dark and Undertaker is gone.
"Life is not what happens to you. Life is about how you react to what happens to you." Amen! Thanks for the reminder, Mave. Keep that stuff coming too!
Can we take a second to appreciate how good of a driver Maven is? Dude keeps his eyes on the road, regularly checks his mirrors, uses the blinker, and even sticks to the right unless passing or making a left. Being safe in the ring shows you care about the wellbeing of your opponent, but being safe on the road shows that you care about the public. Bravo, Maven 👏👏👏
Hey Maven, This video meant the world to me for reasons you probably would never think. You and I have a similar story. I was hired by the WWE to work in the production department right before Covid. I got to work the Elimination Chamber 2020 show and then the pandemic hit. My dream was taken from me, and never got the opportunity to go back. I am not giving up though. Thank you for this video.
mad respect to you mave! you probably wouldve gotten in the wwe and got cut anyway, but not because of lack of talent! all of us saw the plethora of talents they laid off during the pandemic. youre killing it on youtube so it doesnt matter!
I’m rooting for you Maven. I know there’s still a happy ending waiting for you at the end of this journey. Whatever form it takes, I wish you the best. You’re doing great!
Maven, you’re one of the wrestlers I wished I appreciated more while you were active. A lot like Edge and Orton, they were the bad guys so I naturally had to hate them and because of that I couldn’t appreciate how great they were. You were a guy from a reality show and unfortunately was an easy target to hate because of it and I regret not getting to cheer for you. I do hope to see you in the company again someday.
You are definitely one of the best storytellers out there. It would have been great to see you back in WWE in that capacity. Just know that your next opportunity (which is this), has been amazing. I have enjoyed all the content you put out. We need a Maven PODCAST for 2024! Happy New Year Maven!
As much as we love Mavens content, it'll come to an end eventually & there will be less & less stories to tell. That's the time when WWE should bring him in. He could be super over as a GM or face color commentator.
This man may not have been in the business for 20 years and has a lifetime of stories but he has stories to tell for years to come. I guarantee he won't run out of ideas from his time there and even if he does he could create content offering financial advice which would be cool as well.
I can appreciate the transparency you provide when telling stories. Even if the story doesn’t paint you in the best picture, your honesty is refreshing and I enjoy the videos. Keep it up!
@@MavenKHuffman I lost my job over the holidays and you are bringing optimism on a regular basis thank you. It was a wrong fit for me and I was in a toxic environment. Change can bring growth and change can bring success.
Just wanted to take this time to say congrats for changing your life. I have been in outpatient therapy for an addiction to opioids. It’s very hard and to see you still doing great after going through that tough time is inspiring to me.
That's heartbreaking man. I can only hope that maybe someone sees this and that door re opens for you. I think alot of people would love to see you back in wrestling in some way
Someone still in the wrestling world* needs to notice Maven out here just hitting it out of the park with every video. He’s doing a massive service and shown insane amounts of respect to the sport.
Absolutely soul crushing, Maven… My wife and I had something very similar happen to us when Covid hit and we’re still trying to recover. Tough times, man. But the thing about you that we learned over 20 years ago, and that still seems true to today, is that you’re “Tough Enough,” Maven. I have nothing but the upmost respect for you!
Never knew I needed a video of Maven cruising Sioux Falls, SD telling stories but here we are! Keep up the work on these videos fellas, excellent work all around!
I remember that flashing on the screen myself, I was boarding a flight to Charlotte, NC the next morning from Buffalo and my life (as many of ours did) started changing drastically after that. Somewhat ironically, part of my trip down there was for an NBA game but the shutdown changed my life path as well. But as you said - life is about more than what happens to you, it’s how you react and I’ve landed on my feet since. I’m sure it’s been said several times but you’re great at telling a story and videos are a great listen!
Your story is very inspirational and your charisma and personality are incredible. What sets you apart is the fact that you seem like the every day guy that anybody can go out and have a beer with and enjoy an evening. As opposed to a lot of people in show business, that act as if they are on the top of Mount Rushmore and are untouchable. As somebody, myself, who’s been in entertainment pretty much all of his life… Acting, comedy, music, and even professional wrestling.. there’s nothing worse than somebody who reaches that brass ring and then treats people around them as if they are lesser than. Forgetting where they came from and how quickly it all could end and they could be back to the life they had before they reached their dream. So thank you for being you. A toast to you and all of the continued success in your life and career, in the new year. Be safe and well.
Woooooow !!! This story really drew me in and hit me with a gut punch. Insane that you aced the interview and committed to “working on your craft” , then the unthinkable happens !!! Thank you so much for these stories and I hope this channel turns out to be everything you dreamt of. 🔥🔥🔥
Hopefully you will get another opportunity to go back. WWE please hire Maven as a backstage interviewer or commentator because he is so good at talking!! He deserves it!
More than that. Maven is able to create content and generate views and subscribers. Color commentator or interviewer is not a good fit. Get this guy on the WWE youtube channel and give him a gold pass and a camera crew.
Backstage interviewers don’t talk. They are told to ask a couple of questions. They usually suck ass. Unless they are a hot lady there’s no point to them at all and Maven would be wasted as a backstage interviewer.
An amazing story that reflects the "what ifs" in life. Your stories are always interesting to listen to. i'm glad you're sharing and many are enjoying just as much as me.
Maven, at this point I genuinely believe you should speak your dream job into existence. Your honesty and transparency with these videos has been truly incredible, and I would support you in any endeavor even if it meant these videos had to stop. Best of luck.
hey maven. Absolutely love your content. Love your attitude. I appreciate you taking time to tell us about your wwe experience. Your positive and entertaining attitude keeps me going. Currently my mental health has gotten worse. I have been struggling with it for a couple of years now. I have been taking some time to myself to try to improve it and it is a bit better. But a lot of my problems wont go away. I have been reaching out to close friends who have similar problems . So your positive energy you bring helps me a lot man. Keep up the good work dude! btw I would love if you could return as either a commentator or interviewer backstage
I'm sorry you missed out on that, Maven. That was unfortunate timing. Even still, I discovered ISPW at the beginning of 2022 and I checked out all the shows I could that year (plus a few this year). The first show I made it to, I was happy to see you working the wrestling scene again. I really only watched WWE in 2005 and I wasn't aware of the indie scene so it was kind of a big deal for me personally. I really enjoyed your manager work on those shows that following year and I'm glad you're still doing well now.
You would be perfect as a NXT announcer. Helping and guiding the younger talent with in and out of ring advice. Love the videos and wish you all the best.
I know exactly how you feel Maven. I graduated college in may of 2020, but already had an internship for a software/finance company in LA scheduled after graduation, but then got a call from the recruiter that they were cancelling it due to the pandemic. I was desperate for a job then, and luckily am in a much better spot now, but man getting that call freakin sucked man.
Your storytelling through these videos is proof you would have excelled in that roll. The thing is, you are excelling now, and you will continue to in everything you do because you have passion. I watched you in the ring then, and I get the pleasure of watching you now. Maven was a name I looked for on the show. Thanks for sharing your stories. Take care.
Is very inspiring to hear your stories and what you been through, and how you explain everything so calm and collected PS: I had a few wrestling cards and one of them I had was you Keeping being awesome and bring great content
I had a dream of wanting to become a WWE wrestler, but I lived in South Africa so I never believed that there was a chance for me to get that dream, until WWE announced a try out for us but then Covid ruined it all. Thankfully they did another announce another try out in africa last year. I've submitted and have even made it onto tv as a preview for the competition. I was so happy but we haven't heard about the competition since it's initial announcement. Praying a dream of mine comes true 🙏
There definitely is room in the wrestling business for Mavens voice and level headed approach be it on screen or behind the scenes, good evidence for it is just the short time it took for this channel to get as popular as it got, and simply his no nonsense bright attitude and ability to take responsibility. Could totally see Maven having a role in NXT.
@@MavenKHuffmanMav I was showing my son your videos and how you overcame adversity. You never quit and never let any negativity effect you. I told my son if you can be at least 3% better a week then your were last week that adds up overtime and always listen to people like Maven who can show you there is light at the end of the tunnel. Sorry for the long comment Brotha.
I really hope they give you another chance because by watching your videos it’s clear that you really nail story telling, man. It is never boring and it’s alwaya entertaining to watch your videos and to listen to you.
God damn, Maven I'm so sorry about the timing that happened to you. I can absolutely relate to that, my job at the time was going on the up and up was ready to get into a senior role within my team and then Covid hit. Would have been late Feb, early March here in Australia. Basically everybody got stood down, few got working from home opportunities. I was eventually let go after a prolonged period and am still feeling the sting of that. I genuinely hope you're doing well in your personal life, and can't thank you enough for your amazing insight into the business - as you said, your current opportunity. But I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to see you on camera again with WWE. On that note though, would you consider making a video centered around your work and life experience during Covid? Every area, business and every country was different. Would be an interesting insight into your life during that period. Thanks Maven.
Maven you will 100% be on their radar and be brought back and it’s going to be insane! I’d love your entrance music to hit and have an on screen role but honestly I’d just love to see you come full circle and be happy once again in the industry you love so much. You deserve the very best and I will always wish that for you Maven! I was 7 when I watched you on tough enough and couldn’t wait to play you on the video games
You are the Wrestler Zero embodiment of what NXT represents. I remember watching you walk out for the first time. Every call up from Orlando is experiencing their Maven Moment. Having you at the PC would be such an amazing story. You ARE the product. If you still want it, you call whoever you have to.
GREAT MAVEN ! I don t watch WWE from.a lot of time.. But I recognize that you Are a great persona with a Big Soul. Hope to see you even on the Big screen
Hey maven my wife and I enjoy all your content brother. Glad to see you are happy and healthy these days. We are long time wrestling fans and always find it interesting your takes on your experiences with the company. Keep being a good dude and keep on being transparent and being yourself much love
Most likely not the hall of fame. Nothing against him but it was only like a 5 year career in the mid card which is completely fine I’m not hating on him for it, but by wwe standards it sadly isn’t a hall of fame career :/ but I’d love to see him back on wwe tv
Actually I’ll take that back if he was to come back as a manager or something like a Paul haymen then he might be able to get inducted, lots of managers have been inducted.. just has to be a solid run as a manager
What a fantastic story teller. Legit all that build up to knowing that things went wrong due to covid was something not even a seasoned movie writer/producer could ever come up with. Like that was genuinely great stuff. Sorry to hear that you lost that opportunity but hey all things happen for a reason, its about how you react to it all
Growing up you were one of my favourite wrestlers and always hoped you'd get a big push. Was hugely disappointed when you got released but it makes me happy to see you striving and making great RU-vid content and telling some amazing stories
never saw u in action..started watching back in 2010. not watching the show anymore. started hearing ur stories since recently and I have nothing but huge respect for u..keep that up❤
Man keep at it. I mean I love the wrestling stories and insights and all.. but you just being yourself, doing your thing and spreading authentic positive vibes is effecting people in a huge way. I think you’re teaching us just as much about life as you are about wrestling. Let me know when your book drops. 🤙
Maven, I think you would be great in WWE. The proof is in this channel that you can be compelling and keep an audience’s attention. I very rarely watch WWE anymore, but I came across one video and was like oh shit that’s Maven. I wonder what he’s been up to. By now, I’ve seen a couple dozen videos of yours at least. You’re great at telling a story. You’d be awesome as a backstage interviewer or having a sit down segment interviewing wrestlers. I really hope WWE gives you another shot. I’d bet cold hard cash that you’d be an awesome job. Covid ruined many people’s lives. Life can suck sometimes but keep on believing and pushing forward and you’ll get there I’m sure.
@uria702 Wholeheartedly agree, I watched a vid by chance on how bleeding happens on wrestling and somehow I watched all the wrestlers ranked, and his vid about being fired and this one. Maven certainly speaks from the heart, it would be a sign of WWE decline if they did not give him a fair look in.
Man you are killing it on RU-vid. The content you share is gold, beginning to end it is interesting and engaging. I hope you get another shot at the WWE. Saw you as a kid but your RU-vid made me a fan haha. All the best!
I think things have gotten to a stage where, especially with the exposure you've been picking up from this channel, that you'll be invited back in no time at all - and I wish you the very best with it. Surprise entrant in Royal Rumble would be an epic start.
@@stevenjoseph6048 fr! ppl think talking is so easy but if commentators commentated with normal every day speaking voices it would be such a boring show
@@stevenjoseph6048 The effort he puts in isn't relevant to the quality. If a natural goes in their and nails it it's no less valid than a guy busting his ass to do it. The results are all that matters.
As soon as you mentioned the news flash on the screen I knew what was coming. So unfortunate, and it makes me wonder why they didn't reach out again come 2021. At any rate, I hope we see you back with the company in some capacity soon. I've got your name on my Royal Rumble return card.
The day he started this youtube channel is the day he probably got blacklisted from the WWE. His videos are great but this is like that old masked magician show where he would spoil insider magic tricks and the entire magic community despised him.
@@MartyMacFry It's not 1980 man. Nobody gets shunned from wrestling for shooting in interviews. He came from Tough enough, which is where WWE told everyone how they did their tricks.
I'm cool to just catch up with you here on your youtube channel than see you on wwe at this point in time. You make your own name here on youtube while you have a fine job at wallstreet and no contract has control over you. You're the boss of your own self. We help you grow this youtube channel Mave.
I was hooked since I watched one of your shows last week. Been binging and catching up. You definitely have what it takes to return to the WWE in some capacity. AEW might also be knocking at your door soon. This is a solid and informative show without having to shit on anybody. Props my bro.
‘My next opportunity…well, your watching it right now…’ You are one charismatic SOB you do know that Maven?😉 You are god tier in what you are doing man and it’s lovely to see someone from that profession talking with such pep and positivity Makes a bloody change Your a legend Mave
Insane story. So well told dude. But there’s a massive silver lining! They wanted you. Circumstances dictated why it didn’t happen. With how much you’re killing it on here, and how badly people want to see you again, I think the job is going to be yours when you want it man. I’d reach out if you do.
