I was a WWE wrestler. 7 years later, I got arrested. 

People will only respect you more for the fact that you’re being transparent. A lot of people are fake. I think we are tired of fake people. Blessings to you brother.

This guy is FAR MORE honest than any shoot interview I've ever heard. And the energy he puts into his storytelling. He's a PLEASURE TO LISTEN TO. This guy SERIOUSLY needs to write a book.

My husband became addicted to opioids and ultimately lost his life to that addiction. Thank you for being so transparent about such a terrible thing

Maven's voice is very calming and his consistent growth and accountability so refreshing in these times. With the backdrop of the park and even Maven's sweater, it was really well done on a serious topic. I'm legitimately excited whenever I see a new video drop from this channel.

Maven is literally the only RU-vidr that I watch the whole video without skipping.

You are walking embodiment of honesty, accountability, and inspiration.

I remember working at HSN during this time, Maven was always a great guy to work with. When the charges came out, we were all shocked and couldn't believe it. I personally feel that he was done wrong by HSN, but in hindsight, this might have been one of the best things for Maven. If you read this Maven, it was great working with you back in the day, glad to see you're still doing great!

Man, I’m not even a wrestling fan but this was so introspective, transparent and honest I really enjoyed watching. It actually gave some inspiration to get through my own personal struggles. Good stuff man

Maven, you come off as probably THE most genuine wrestler out there. You don't hold back details, your honest about your mistakes, and you are not trying to just release clickbait material. Like most have already told you, your channel has been nothing but respect since debuting.

I was addicted to opiates for 5 years (smoking 5-6 30s a day)Went from living a great life nice cars gf for 8yrs hs sweethearts. I lost everything except for my dog. He helped me get sober. I'm now a college graduate and have a career as a welder. Thank you for sharing your story

Maven is truly a good narrator. I can listen to this guy the whole day

Respect Maven. I’m currently addicted to tramadol, I’m slowly tapering off them and this has helped my mindset.

As someone who has six years clean now from opiate painkillers and eventually heroin, I really appreciate people coming out with their experiences. It really helps people early on in their recovery to know it actually does get better eventually, even if it feels like it won't right now.

This is why Maven and this channel is so good! He not only puts out the truth about the wrestling biz, he also is so real about his own demons, gotta respect the man.

Your honesty is unmatched around these parts Maven, you are a genuine role model! Nobody’s perfect but very few are willing to share the lessons of their mistakes. You have all my respect sir!

This video is so relevant to my current situation, just got fired from a decent job due to addiction. It was definitely a wake up call and is what I needed to sort my life out for the better. It's a stressful situation right now trying to find a new job in the current market where I live but I am being positive and know I'm on the right tracks now. I really appreciate this video Maven.

Accountability is the #1 reason why people will better themselves! It’s something EVERYONE needs to do! Thanks for sharing, Maven

Jesus Chris, dude. This is the best discussion on "personal accountability" I think I've ever seen. Okay, while what I'm about to say might seem a little "harsh" I sincerely don't mean it as a negative... Your videos have been popping up in my feed for a few weeks (because once in a while I might watch an occasional old-school WWE match) and when I saw your videos my first reaction was "why the f*ck is this 'Tough Enough' guy coming up in my feed!?" Eventually I took the bait and I'm only 3 or 4 videos in and I cannot express enough how down to Earth and genuine you come across. Maven, I say with with the most utmost sincerity, please keep doing what you are doing. With this trajectory, I would like to see you continue with you own path upwards and inspire those listening. You seem like you're in a good place and I honesty hope that you reach even greater heights for the purpose of fulfilling your wkn life journey as well as inspiring those who you engage with along the way.

Unfortunately as a current user, this gives me some hope. So thank you maven. Glad to see you doing Atleast alright after seeing you as a kid back in your wwe times. Best of luck 🤞🏽

Love you Maven. Truly you are a class act. The inspiration is big🙏🏻💯💙📈🌎💎

Former addict here. I get it, man. Dang, do I get it. About 7 years clean, but this is on the heels of 17 years of addiction. It sucks. What's crazy now is that I have debilitating spinal stenosis-but can't take pain pills! The irony. If ever there was proof God has a sense of humor, just take a look at my life. Good on you, Mav, for getting where you are today. Such a legend.

You and Stevie Richard's channels are the two best things going on today. Thank you so much Maven.

Much respect brother I’m glad you’re still here kicking it❤ 🙏🏿

This is great. You hear all these crazy celebrity drug stories and it just makes you feel negative thoughts about that celebrity. you rarely get to hear their side of the story and realize they're just a human who made a mistake.

The cardigan, talking about his addiction, strolling through a park and a better help sponsorship? This is the perfect youtube video. I foken love this man.

I have nothing but respect for someone who can take responsibility for what they have done. Being truthful about your past and sharing it with people and not making excuses and being real is such a breath of fresh air.

Been there done that Maven. Glad your doing okay. Funny thing for me is though, I almost became a wrestler but was hooked before I even tried to take that journey. I never became a wrestler and im glad because I have no doubt, I'd be dead right now. God bless brother. Oh, You should be a narrator or something along those lines, You have a likeable quality.

Appreciate the content and great stories. You have no idea how someone like me who watched you when I was 10, 11 years watching you begin your career appreciates all the behind the scenes stories and ups and downs you've experienced. THANK YOU.

Need more stories like this out there, there is too much shame and hiding HOW people became an addict so they can ever really address the addiction. Doesn't matter if you screwed up along the way, no one deserves to suffer alone.

As a recovering alcoholic/addict I appreciate anyone, including Maven, who speaks on this subject. Thanks Maven.

In recovery myself mate, it's not easy man. Love from the UK here, hope you haven't had the damage I've done to myself, bingeing your content as I'm recovering from a mini stroke from my addictions. Love your honesty man.❤

Nice squirrel footage

Maven's transitions into his sponsorships are spot on! Love it!

As a recovering addict myself, I’m glad to see that there is a future even with a past! Thank you brother

Thank God your still here to share you story

Maven youre a great story teller. Im so happy you made out the other side of all of that and here today helping others and blessing fans with your experience. God bless man.

Maven, you're a survivor. And we're grateful to have you here, living to tell your stories.

Maven, you follow lessons that many adults never learn by taking accountability for your actions and learning from mistakes. No one should criticize or ridicule you for any of this.

Maven must be protected by all means! Thank you for all of this

The amount of legitimate honesty is incredibly refreshing! Thank you for sharing this story!

Maven is one of those few rare youtubers that you immediately click the like button before you even watch cuz you already know it's gonna be a banger of a video 😂💪

Thank you maven, and If there’s anyone who is capable of understanding this, it would be me. Started with a painkiller before I know it it was heroin and before I know it, I was sleeping on the streets when it gets to the point where you’re not taking substance for feeling good, but to be normal, that’s when you realize the deep shit here at least that was the case with me. I strongly strongly strongly advise anybody who read this please for the love of God do not take painkillers unless you absolutely have to and if you do follow the instructions, you will always believe that “it would never happen to me” but remember…drugs do not discriminate. and God bless you all.

Thank you for being so open. You are amazing. I hope you find a lot of happiness and success in whatever you do!!

Its so refreshing to hear someone talk about this kind of thing so openly. I'm sure you'll of helped alot of people with this video

This is what sets Maven apart from the rest, he’s open about his life and the choices he’s made. I haven’t met him…..yet, but Maven seems like he is the real deal. He’s genuine, funny, he tells it like it is. I have mad respect for Maven and bringing the this side of his life for us. He’s an open book and that’s a rare thing! Great content Maven!

👏👏👏 way to go, Maven. Anyone can turn their life around

This story hurts I'm addicted to perks through an injury but get em through a Friend and I'd do anything at this point to get off of them the withdrawals are insane. Facilities are over booked to get into rehab which I'm patiently waiting to get into this story makes me want to get off of them more than ever. I lost my job recently to and my family passed the mental game is the hardest part your a inspiration though thank you so much

I’ve watched a few of your videos and enjoyed them all but the raw honesty and engaging story telling here made me subscribe. Thank you for sharing your stories, these videos are great!

You can really see the teacher experience coming out in these videos. Couldn't see it in your wwe promos. But I can see the engagement, warmness, encouragement, and remorsefulness in his delivery here. Great traits for a good teacher. I bet your students loved you.

Thank you so much Maven for being so candid and open about substance abuse and mental health. You are a true light in the industry and a truly good man.

Man. Your videos in particular this one was very well done! Love your transparency and accountability! Continued success to you

So genuine, I swear...Been watching your videos since a day or two, but this is the one that finally got me to hit subscribe button. Respect!

I'm an alcoholic. Speaking about our experience helps us more than others. It's encouraged to talk about our challenges and consequences we went through so we remember what we where and how far we've gone. Thanks for posting this intimate vid. Not easy for us addicts to speak about it but it does help us continue healing. I'm enjoying watching your vids and career and what you do now. I hope things keep getting better for you and other former wrestlers.

The sincere honesty this guy shows with every video is refreshing

Subbed. Thanks for sharing Maven, I’ll be 4 years clean in 2 weeks ands it’s always a struggle. Hearing someone I watched as a kid tell their story is really helpful

Hey Maven, if necessary and when the time is right, put a book out. I think you sharing this and giving us wisdom can definitely inspire many of us since you come off as an amazing person. Doing a book can extend that even further.

You're absolutely brilliant at this, Maven A complete natural. Your channel is going to blow up soon enough. All the best, sir. You deserve all your success.

The filming and editing of this with the b-roll and whatnot is fire. Your channel goes above and beyond the typical former wrestler channels. Salute.

Thanks for sharing, your story hits home to a lot of us. Much respect to you!

This man is amazing. His honesty is bar-none so great. Thank you Maven and I'm still rooting for you. All the way back from "Tough Enough". You are the man and love your honestly.

It's a tragedy that the corruption within the pharmaceutical industry wasn't exposed much sooner. But every story like this is a lesson that could save lives. Thanks for sharing.

I think it's really amazing that you have chosen to be so open with such a private situation. I also struggle with addiction for 30 years I stuck a needle in my arm and getting locked up. It's been since 2019 since I've been sober and staying out of lock up thank you for sharing your story

Thank you for sharing this Maven, it takes alot to put this much out there, but it's apart of your journey, and you are better now because of it.

Respect to this man . I enjoy listening to your channel great stories.

As an opiate addict starting from the VA prescribing me every opiate, to eventually doing fentanyl, I am grateful for your story. It give us in recovery to keep clean and pushing!

Maven how are you not a presenter or interviewer for some big company? I could listen to you tell stories all day.

It's ok. Great job on your recovery.

I was wondering about this story when you started your amazing RU-vid channel and I'm so grateful you spoke about it! Only love for ya brother!

It's crazy to think that one of my favorite RU-vidrs is a wrestler that hasn't been in the WWE for almost 20 years 😭. You're freaking dope Maven. Thank you for your heartfelt stories. We appreciate it 🙏🏿💪🏿

Maven- Without going in to details, brother, you are not alone. What matters today, is reaching out and, hopefully, God willing, we get someone else to stop...or hesitate, or walk away.

Always love your openness and honesty in your videos (your amazing voice and little laugh always helps to make a comfortable listen as well). I really hope you keep doing this for years to come (as long as you’re happy with it obviously). BTW, where did you film this video? That’s a beautiful looking local park, wherever in the US it may be (asking as a UK viewer).

These videos are so well shot. A lot of effort has clearly been out into how it’s presented. Makes things more interesting seeing Maven walk around a picturesque park.

What I love about this is that Maven doesn't point fingers or blame anyone else for him getting addicted to painkillers. Also, it's awesome how he's being so open about it. This will be a help to those who are currently addicted to drugs or painkillers. There is help out there.

You seem like one of the most humble people around. I always have a ton of respect for people who own their addictions and battles in life. As some one who has struggled from substance abuse in the past I find it very inspiring.

maven im already a big fan of yours and the fact you shared this makes me respect you even more. im a recovering pain killer and kratom addict myself. got over 4 years sober now. its a tough road to go down and its never easy to talk about or admit

This is very inspiring Maven , I myself got into some trouble with the law and was a huge eye opener for me , felt like I lost it all , but fast forward to now, things are looking better , and I hope they are for you too brother 💯🙏🏾

Recently Kurt Angle talked about the same problem he went through in the Joe Rogan podcast. He mentioned the withdrawal was one of the worst things he ever experienced. Considering you didn't mention that, hopefuly your path out of addiction wasn't as painful And hey, great to see the channel is at a point that it can even attract sponsors now. Congrats Maven!

Thanks for sharing your story Maven and being honest and holding yourself accountable for your mistakes, learning from them and becoming a better person.

Your honesty and transparency are the reasons I subscribe go your channel. Thanks for sharing, Maven. This video just may save someone else's life.

My channel is about positive mindsets and mental health for Polynesian men. I appreciate all that you said in this video. We all need help. I think mental health has been a much better focus since COVID began. You are helping a lot of people by sharing your story and being transparent. Mahalo Maven for what you do. I've been a fan since tough enough. Keep posting brother - Gavon

We’re all glad you’re still here Maven. I used to laugh at the idea of addiction as a disease. Until I noticed it happening to me and learned that while everyone has the capacity to become addicted, different people have different levels of susceptibility. I don’t necessarily view it as a physical disease, even the physical addiction. But it’s like any mental or personality disorder. It may not happen to you, but don’t think that it can’t, because it can happen to anyone. Some peoples’ brain chemistry makes them more easily affected. Stay strong, Maven. And congrats on the wax figure. 🤨

I appreciate you sharing your painful memories as well as the joyful...clearly you have learned from the experiences. God Bless you, Bro. We need more real men like you.

Maven brother. Thank you so much for sharing. Tons of us who are in recovery need to hear this. You are helping thousands of people brother❤

I too had a problem with painkillers, all I could get was codeine, but I took a LOT of it. If you hadn't said you liked the pills. I'd know you were lying. If you didn't enjoy the feeling, you wouldn't have developed a problem. I know it's not something you're proud of, but telling your story might help someone else who is struggling so good work Maven. Your honesty might make someone else decide to be honest about their problem.

@Maven Huffman Thank you for posting this video Maven. Not too long ago I was in a similar situation. Although it didn’t circle around painkillers; mine were depression meds bc I’m battling demons right now. They involve not being where I thought I should be in life etc., Depression meds were a barrier. Then one night I got arrested (details are private). Like you, this was my first time. Got a good lawyer, no charges, first time offense. Already completed 2 months therapy. I’m slowly starting again from scratch. It’s just good to know you aren’t the only one suffering ya know?? All of us are Tough Enough if we continue and never give up, or stop believing.

Addiction is tough man I’m currently struggling with it myself, I’m glad you’re doing better 🙏

Between you and Kurt Angle, I’m happy to hear that you’ve survived the path of addiction. It’s like a washing cycle from Hell. Perc will take all your pain away but I know how easy it is to fall into the trap. I needed them after surgery and I had other substances I messed with. I thank you for telling your story and we need to encourage people to be as open and not judgmental. I got Jesus with me and I pray you find each other. He’ll fill all those gaps in life to happiness. God bless you, Maven.

Thank you for opening up Maven, your honesty, responsibility and concern for others is inspirational. You are one of the good ones my man

That's a tough experience you went through. The fact that you openly talked about this will hopefully help the next person who may be struggling with addiction. Thank you for sharing this tough story.

I've been through addiction to prescription opiods myself, and managed to make it out the other side. It's insane how quickly they can get their claws into you. I think it's great Maven is sharing his story, and I love seeing how well he's doing now. Putting out some great videos on here lately, I'm glad I stumbled on to the channel

Wishing you the best, Maven.

from one person in recovery (8 years in December) to another, i'm proud that you were able to see the bright side of this from your downfall and had a solid support system around you. a lot of people get that, but don't use it. you were given an opportunity from a friend and didn't waste it. glad to see you come out the other side stronger my friend.

Just taking accountability of your actions speaks volumes about how humble you habe become. Take care Maven, you're more honest than most people around the globe. Also, there's something about your videos that keeps me invested in your talks (unlike other youtubers who i only watch while doing some work)

Maven, you were a huge part of my childhood and teenage years. Monday night raw was my go-to every Monday and nothing would stop me from tuning in. Although I wasn’t your biggest fan, I have nothing but respect for you. I also struggle with opioid addiction and have been in recovery and sober for 4 years and 7 months. Makes me so happy to see you successful and sober. You are an inspiration and I hope WWE brings you back as some sort of advocate or ambassador to WWE. Keep it up, One day at a time!

I'm happy that you are in a better place. Thanks for being transparent about your issue. I hope others will follow suit.

Oh Wow Maven! I had no idea. I remember when I was arrest. I was so scared...lol. Needless to say it was my first and last time getting arrested. I'm so happy you were able to turn everything around. I'm so glad you created this channel. It's different.

Thank you for sharing, it isnt easy but so so so much respect Mr Huffman. I stumbled across your channel while watching wwe videos and am so glad I did. Im a nobody from up in Canada but want you to know how much respect i have for you sharing your stories. God has a plan for us all, and I am glad you are still with us. Love your channel , keep up the great work....thank you.

Maven, I remember you fondly from Tough Enough and your time in WWE. So happy to have found this channel of yours. You are great on camera and you seem like a genuinely nice and down to earth dude. Keep it up, I'll be watching.

Been watching your videos, but this is my first time commenting on one of them. First off, I want to thank you for your honesty, transparency and accountability throughout your videos, especially with this one which I know was pretty difficult. Second, I was an avid WWE fan during the Attitude Era and I'd have to admit that I had *the* biggest crush on you while you were wrestling. Glad to see you're doing well and glad to see this channel getting the recognition that it so rightly deserves. Wishing you continued success and continued sobriety

You and your team have this RU-vid thing figured out. I really enjoy your content and openness. Thank you sir.