How Much Money did I Make as a WWE Wrestler?

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  • How much money do WWE wrestlers make? How do WWE wrestlers get paid? I'm going to be answering all that and share how much money I made in my entire WWE career.
    Editor: Don (mambaatlas@gmail.com)

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  • @MavenKHuffman
    @MavenKHuffman  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1768

    Thank you for checking out the video! To answer the question, yes, that is prop money we used. Thanks again for watching!

    • @SportsLiveInTheAtl
      @SportsLiveInTheAtl 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      Brag Much lol.... Just kidding... Glad you held on to your Money

    • @paullangley8286
      @paullangley8286 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Is this a new channel not much content on it but really enjoyed the content I'm hoping it's not a channel that's not been left to die and one that's just started.

    • @ModernDayRenaissanceMan
      @ModernDayRenaissanceMan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      As a EFinance/Tax guy this is exactly the detail I want to see. You broke it down instead of "working" it & glossing over the fundamentals like others do. Keep doing that & you'll have the audience you want.

    • @HawaiiFoodAndFun
      @HawaiiFoodAndFun 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      The video came out to a great pop and got insanely over in such a quick time. You should be commended for its booking 😁
      I wanted to hear more about the breakdown for motels, flights, rental cars and gym passes. (People gloss over this)
      You said you would make $4000 a month. But if you stayed at a motel every single day for $80, that's $2400 right there. And we're just getting started!

    • @elvistolentino.8047
      @elvistolentino.8047 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Hey Mav did you work as a bouncer Security in a bar on Secound avenue in NYC a few years ago, but after WWE, I remember seeing you, but not in the bar from outside when I was on the city bus several times.🚌

  • @SairajRKamath
    @SairajRKamath 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3137

    Turns out that the Taxman is the biggest heel in WWE history. 😂

    • @slackerm1
      @slackerm1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +159

      Irwin R Sheister was a great heel

    • @cumexolaf3276
      @cumexolaf3276 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      @@slackerm1 so was his son

    • @k5elevencinc0
      @k5elevencinc0 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      Time for him to go away lol

    • @StrokaReviews
      @StrokaReviews 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      😂

    • @Ismael916
      @Ismael916 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      The wrestler IRS

  • @Slickdown
    @Slickdown 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1060

    YT algo is giving Maven a better push than WWE 😂

    • @paulperez1808
      @paulperez1808 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      🎉 Maven 2024

    • @certifiedchaos4643
      @certifiedchaos4643 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Big time

    • @RAMBOCITO
      @RAMBOCITO 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Brought me here lol

    • @Stan_the_Belgian
      @Stan_the_Belgian 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      The algo is always right

    • @OwnLaneTre
      @OwnLaneTre 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂

  • @l-khop0110
    @l-khop0110 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +149

    Undertaker still didn’t have to hit him with the chair like that 😂😂😂

    • @borngreat-4-life930
      @borngreat-4-life930 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      They got paid. 😂😂😂

    • @l-khop0110
      @l-khop0110 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@borngreat-4-life930 u right because in 2002 whatever he got wouldve lasted him

    • @ezioauditoredafirenze8352
      @ezioauditoredafirenze8352 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      The chair at throat?
      That was staged.
      Maven talks about it in his other video.

  • @CactusJack252
    @CactusJack252 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +226

    I never expected my attention to be captured like it was in this video. Good job Maven. I’m glad you got paid, had fun, and that you are still a down to earth guy.

  • @marktwainathan
    @marktwainathan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6026

    Went to my first WWE event when I was 5 and after the show I was so nervous to ask Maven for a picture, he walked up to me and took my camera and said "don't forget to smile kid". My aunt that took me to the show passed away in 2005 and you can see her in the background of the picture looking shocked and excited that Maven did this. I will never forget that moment as a kid

    • @Pain-jw3uu
      @Pain-jw3uu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +248

      I saw this comment in so many places by other users wtf

    • @BigShakh19
      @BigShakh19 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +216

      @@Pain-jw3uumaven probably did it a lot

    • @CouryMcGinnis
      @CouryMcGinnis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      Great content

    • @BrianTKessler
      @BrianTKessler 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +219

      That's an incredible story. I'm not sure if you know or not but Maven's biological aunt raised him after his parents passed in a car accident. Sadly, his own aunt, who he knew as more of a mother figure, passed from cancer in 2004. It sounds like you and Maven both had some pretty special aunts who are sorely missed.

    • @lezamac6
      @lezamac6 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

      No one cares

  • @TruckerJenkins82
    @TruckerJenkins82 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +127

    $800k for a relatively short term in the fed as a lower midcarder is the type of crust not to be sniffed at.

    • @denenterpriesesorwhatsleft6386
      @denenterpriesesorwhatsleft6386 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      indeed some people would kill for that

    • @russianorctrash6591
      @russianorctrash6591 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So he made about 200K a year for 4 years before taxes and other expenses. So 100k after close to half of it goes to Shlomo and his gang of swine (tax thugs)
      30k towards rent for that year or mortgage. 10k for car payment. 10K to sudden unexpected events like dog gets sick or house maintenance. 10k-20k for on the go work related for flying, car rentals, hotels, and food. He’s left with about 50k to do whatever he wants with it for the rest of the year (buying clothes, jewelry, toys, saving, investing) which is still pretty damn good to have that much left. But you better have a backup plan as those 4 years will go by pretty fast.

  • @OfentseMwaseFilms
    @OfentseMwaseFilms 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +362

    Taxes are the devil himself

    • @Yumenga
      @Yumenga 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Yes, we should get rid of taxes and let society crumble. 👍

    • @ssarsi
      @ssarsi 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yup.. and your President Jo Biden and the Democrats are giving away your money taxpayers money, sending it to ukraine and other nations. The world are taking advantage of your weak leader.

    • @laqueefasteinberg4981
      @laqueefasteinberg4981 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      @@Yumenga Monaco and dubai have zero taxes- theyre doing quite well

    • @stevenhenry5267
      @stevenhenry5267 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      On the backs of migrant workers. There's severe income inequality there. And Dubai is utterly soulless.

    • @vince11harris
      @vince11harris 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@Yumengaexcessive taxes are a bitch

  • @makenigaming844
    @makenigaming844 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    That Uncle Sam cut is criminal

  • @AnimeBallsDeep
    @AnimeBallsDeep 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2697

    This content is amazing ❤

    • @Zt0X1C
      @Zt0X1C 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

      Didn't expect to see you here, but cool.

    • @fxlaep
      @fxlaep 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Abd wusgoodd

    • @joshschneider9766
      @joshschneider9766 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      Whoa super cool to see you here!

    • @sins7894
      @sins7894 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Wait what 👀

    • @jamesniagu274
      @jamesniagu274 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Right !! I just forgave him for eliminating the undertaker

  • @FreddPhucks
    @FreddPhucks 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +631

    Maven as a TH-cam content creator is what we all wrestling fans needed. He was lost for thousands years and this is golden. I always wanna know what maven had went through. Especially he's probably the most known tough enough top star(not a flex). Love this dude energy.

    • @sportsentertained
      @sportsentertained 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

      Respect to Maven but John Morrison is clearly the most well known Tough Enough winner. If we're not talking winners, I'd give it to The Miz.

    • @FreddPhucks
      @FreddPhucks 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@sportsentertained The only reason I say that is cuz I only saw the first two seasons and the ones I solely remember Maven and Nidia and later Shaniqua. I didn't see when Morrison was is in it. I remember the miz in The Real World, not tough enough.

    • @AdamPalomino
      @AdamPalomino 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Yeah I appreciate this, because it's a free former wrestler able to talk about his experiences without repercussions. The part that hits hard is the more you earn, the more you're taxed. Which is why it irks me the most is that the laziest in society are the biggest critics of capitalism. But I digress, much respect to Maven!

    • @kims4495
      @kims4495 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@AdamPalomino You might digress, but you still speak the truth. Maybe not the time and place, but still

    • @abellabarbie
      @abellabarbie 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      ​@@sportsentertainedI still think it's Maven. I love Johnny and never knew he was even on Tough Enough. I associated Maven with Tough Enough.

  • @nikrixxx6338
    @nikrixxx6338 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    Maven has such a great story and I'm so happy he's here telling it. I remember watching him on Tough Enough as it aired. It was a great show especially for wwe fans. It's nice to see Maven have so much appreciation for the wwe when we hear so many horror stories from other ex wrestlers. It's obvious Maven takes accountability for his past and blames nobody but himself for his dark times. I'm glad to see him happy and healthy again

  • @rori3224
    @rori3224 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I started watching a short with you and Chris VP, and went down that rabbit hole. I came across your page (now subscribed), and watching your stuff. I APPRECIATE YOU, explaining the compensation process!!! This is the first time I’ve seen someone showing/talking about this process. Thank you for your WWE time, and more importantly. Being a role model inside the classroom, MUCH RESPECT!!! 🤙🏾🙏🏾✌🏾

  • @big_gooch1601
    @big_gooch1601 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +303

    Maximum respect for being honest and telling us all about something most do not

    • @PowerPlayersTV
      @PowerPlayersTV 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      That’s cuz he knows he’s not getting back in there

    • @markb35
      @markb35 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      @@PowerPlayersTV but that's not how it should be. Pay should be transparent. Everything else only benefits employer short-selling tactics

    • @dieptrieu6564
      @dieptrieu6564 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@PowerPlayersTV He get offered from them but refused. So it's mostly cause he doesn't want to return rather than the other way around. Plus, he didn't really say anything really bad about WWE. Things like these should be transparent anyway

    • @anonymousbo0318
      @anonymousbo0318 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@dieptrieu6564 Right..... Sure fanboy. I'm sure WWE is really desperate to bring back Maven .....You're delusional child.

  • @vAwake
    @vAwake 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Maven - I was a big WWE fan during your run and remember watching you every time you were on. It’s nice to see that you’re alive and well. I’ve been binge watching your channel and I completely appreciate the transparency in your content. Take care brother!!

  • @FernandoMoreno-di3et
    @FernandoMoreno-di3et 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    10/10 content, the transparency is amazing. New favorite channel

  • @RandyMarshMurica
    @RandyMarshMurica 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +576

    Like everyone has said, it’s so refreshing to actually see a wrestler put some production value in their videos instead of just doing the same copy and paste format where they get together with a wrestling mark and answer questions from them or rattle off questions from the fans. This is the type of content that tells the viewers “I actually care about my fans.” I hope Maven keeps this up because I’m hooked now.

    • @zxt350
      @zxt350 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ^^

    • @iAmToDd6691
      @iAmToDd6691 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      hOw DaRe YoU qUeStIoN oThEr WrEsTlErS?!?!?

    • @gregwilliams821
      @gregwilliams821 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@iAmToDd6691dont be a dick.

    • @TheAweman49
      @TheAweman49 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Fr especially from Conrad get that cancer out of wrestling now 💀

    • @anthonylucero6650
      @anthonylucero6650 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🗑️🤖

  • @elliottspence
    @elliottspence 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +839

    I love how this channel came out of nowhere! Good for you Maven. You've found a nice space and I hope this channel grows.

    • @dannyx1791
      @dannyx1791 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      I said the same thing. I'm so pleased for Maven.

    • @elhajjmalikel6266
      @elhajjmalikel6266 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Same here! I was got on TH-cam and was like,
      MAVEN HAS A CHANNEL NOW?!"
      You already know I instantly clicked it! And I see his last name is Huffman. I wonder if he is related to Booker T.

    • @TheKingChino
      @TheKingChino 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Indeed

    • @wton
      @wton 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      NDA expired 😂

  • @Lambiscon4906
    @Lambiscon4906 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Most transparent YT WWE star in history. Much appreciated!

  • @rkje112
    @rkje112 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Maven looks like a living Egyptian pharaoh in the face 😊

  • @13whitingn
    @13whitingn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +675

    This definitely made me feel better about all the money I spent on WWE DVDs back in the day 😂 Glad you guys got paid!

    • @AnarchyM61
      @AnarchyM61 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      Especially with peacock now always back with WWE Network they still got paid cuz it was a pay-per-view now they don't get nothing for it

    • @Spider-Complexion
      @Spider-Complexion 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      Those memories of owning those ppv dvd’s tho 🥲

    • @J.G.Wentworth69420
      @J.G.Wentworth69420 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

      Keep them as they're still unedited.

    • @Ty_Lew
      @Ty_Lew 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      I wonder why they don’t get royalties from the network subscription fee. I have to assume the amount they make per month is massive considering wwe network has subscribers globally

    • @SpiralSkylines
      @SpiralSkylines 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Ty_LewStreaming is so convenient for us as viewers, but it sucks for everyone involved.

  • @JonTalbain777
    @JonTalbain777 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +579

    Can't say he was a favorite of mine, never turned on the TV and said "yes, it's Maven time!", but I always had a soft spot for him after that first Tough Enough and appreciated when he had a good match or was used in a fun way. It's a very tough business that has eaten up a lot of greats, and it's always nice to see a wrestler make his way through unscathed. Maven looks healthy, clear-headed, reasonably well-off and has a great perspective on his career; super happy for him. Thanks for these videos!

    • @joblow6291
      @joblow6291 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Trying to remember him.🤷

    • @Ishbikes
      @Ishbikes 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@joblow6291you’re too young, don’t worry.

    • @bensocrazy7264
      @bensocrazy7264 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Same, but I wanted to see him progress. Was good to see a regular guy go for it. Glad he got that experience and turns out to be even more successful in Wall Street

    • @JPDigital24
      @JPDigital24 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very beautiful to see

    • @jameslisicky
      @jameslisicky 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      He dealt with addiction after wwe he’s sober now. Was addicted to pain killers

  • @outsideredge
    @outsideredge 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    Thanks for this. I always wondered how getting paid changed after the birth of the WWE Network. I do remember reading in the pre-network days that guys would love just to be on the big PPVs like WrestleMania. Anything, even if just a run-in, would be great for them.

  • @deckeroful
    @deckeroful 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yo! It's so refreshing to see someone so transparent and just getting to the point. Super insightful video!!

  • @305Solo
    @305Solo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +319

    Maven eliminating The Undertaker from the Royal Rumble is still one of the biggest shocks I’ve ever seen in wrestling history. Iconic moment!

    • @sam7324
      @sam7324 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Why? It's all fake

    • @iamworthy1302
      @iamworthy1302 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

      ​@@sam7324because it is scripted meaning someone had to ok someone as low on the totem pole was allowed to take out the undertaker. Which says a lot about Vince's trust in Maven.

    • @dionruffin3996
      @dionruffin3996 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Wow I would of never guessed u must be fun at parties

    • @jret65541
      @jret65541 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes the iconic drop kick followed by his standard ass beating.. iconic

    • @edgarfuentes6394
      @edgarfuentes6394 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠​⁠@@dionruffin3996Well maybe you shouldn’t guess anymore on why your never get invited 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @justanotheryoutuber1997
    @justanotheryoutuber1997 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +97

    I’m so glad Maven is doing this on TH-cam. He is such a great personality and great talker

  • @jhedjoardumago7691
    @jhedjoardumago7691 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    Amazing stuff again from Maven. I love that we get to see the financial estimate from a mid card guy, because that's basically the average career which applies to most regular talent. And it seems to me Maven was smart about his money and made him a good provider for his family. May God bless you dude and more blessings to come.

  • @gonzojones8422
    @gonzojones8422 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +329

    This is quality. Other wrestlers have missed a trick by not doing this kind of content. Maven is killing it!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @kclovesgaming
      @kclovesgaming 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Very smart type of content. He’s going to get paid on TH-cam if he keeps it up. Lol

    • @joprincess6021
      @joprincess6021 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@kclovesgamingthe payment he will get from youtube will be lower than your yealy wage lol youtube barely pays now

    • @sampleoffers1978
      @sampleoffers1978 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      400k is decent earning after taxes but he probably can't retire on it as famous person, so makes lot of sense he's doing this content.

    • @silentk59
      @silentk59 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I agree, I commented earlier on a video that Maven wasnt particularly my favorite worker/wrestler, but I do love this content. He is killing it with it!

    • @extremeking425
      @extremeking425 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@joprincess6021are you a content creator?

  • @cipherpac
    @cipherpac 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    The way Maven structured this video with the different stacks of cash for the different pay options almost feels like a GTA cutscene explaining an optional business opportunity. Would be awesome if GTA 6 allows you to Moonlight as a pro wrestler or run a wrestling promotion as a source of income

    • @ezioauditoredafirenze8352
      @ezioauditoredafirenze8352 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It would be awesome that all toxic players should be kept in their own servers and fight each other there.
      All I wanna do is mind my own business. I have zero interest of shooting other players and ruining their games.

    • @cipherpac
      @cipherpac หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @ezioauditoredafirenze8352 you're not wrong

    • @ezioauditoredafirenze8352
      @ezioauditoredafirenze8352 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cipherpac Thank you 👍

  • @ChrisbeFoSerious
    @ChrisbeFoSerious 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +441

    These videos are actually crafted extremely well. Great pacing, great endings, and great hooks to watch another video.
    Maven surely understands, or has a team that understands, TH-cam very well.
    I’m sure his retention is fantastic.

    • @ShannonFreng
      @ShannonFreng 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      A tad too much repetition.

    • @thebasketballhistorian3291
      @thebasketballhistorian3291 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      His WWE background helps as they always had to cut promos every show in front of a live audience.

    • @NazriB
      @NazriB 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lies again? Reality Kings USD SGD

  • @iiCamaxtli
    @iiCamaxtli 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +350

    Love his presentation skills. Would be awesome see him come back to RR and eliminate a big name like he did with undertaker

    • @dbmikeyg255
      @dbmikeyg255 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      That ship has sailed unfortunately

    • @chrism6347
      @chrism6347 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Didn't he have an RR Apperance like 5 or 6 years ago?

    • @walterreed5849
      @walterreed5849 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      honestly it would be dope to happen to somoene like austin theory

    • @ajgraham1523
      @ajgraham1523 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chrism6347nah

    • @TeamPaidToDrive
      @TeamPaidToDrive 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      There isn’t anyone worthy of being eliminated anymore like Taker was 😂

  • @MondayTage
    @MondayTage 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    love the content Maven! always had respect for you coming out of Tough Enough, even with a head start in the business you still had to earn the respect of the locker room. 800k not a bad earning for the early 2000’s

  • @seheadhunter50
    @seheadhunter50 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This was a really well informative, structured video. I'm glad your channel has been recommended on here. I was always a fan. Several months ago I found your intro song video on here and said that you were like a less corny version of The Rock and could've been the main guy. I can't wait to see what video you post next. It looks like the views are racking up quick!

  • @tonykennedy8592
    @tonykennedy8592 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +566

    Man, WWE really should provide car rentals. They would get brilliant rates, amd they could deduct a rental car fee from the downside

    • @VirgilZandig
      @VirgilZandig 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

      Independent contractors don't get rental cars, pal.

    • @ChanT3
      @ChanT3 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      As a stockholder I am vehemently against that. That lowers WWEs value.

    • @gk2370
      @gk2370 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Some wrestlers are likely to be on DUI, so I don't think car rental companies are too keen on the idea.

    • @tonykennedy8592
      @tonykennedy8592 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gk2370 I worked in fleet management and business to business leasing. I dealt with probably the biggest car Rental group there is. I can confidently say they dont give a cr*p what happens to their cars or who ends up driving them.

    • @FragranceEmpire
      @FragranceEmpire 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

      ​@VirgilZandig are they really independent contractors if WWE owns your rights while you're under contract where you can't go to a cross promoter, I'd call that an employer.

  • @outlaw2747
    @outlaw2747 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +181

    Seeing you and Stevie Richards being active on TH-cam is awesome. I love y'all perspectives on the industry!

    • @TrueNomadSkies
      @TrueNomadSkies 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Both of their shows are very interesting and unique for sure.

    • @keenanjacobs9949
      @keenanjacobs9949 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I Totally Agree💯

    • @countquackula8539
      @countquackula8539 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      What about Nash

    • @outlaw2747
      @outlaw2747 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@countquackula8539 He's making an online presence now too huh?

    • @countquackula8539
      @countquackula8539 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@outlaw2747 He's got his own TH-cam channel kliq this. Same with Kurt Angle, flair, and Dutch.

  • @claytonclifford2323
    @claytonclifford2323 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great content Maven!!! The videos ur putting out r things wrestling fans love to hear/find answers to straight from someone who was a WWE superstar! And I like that u r making sure not to put anybody else’s personal business out there that they haven’t already talked about publicly themselves

  • @stevedawson8017
    @stevedawson8017 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One of the most interesting wrestling videos I've seen in a long time. Great to learn about how the pay in WWE works (back when you were wrestling, anyway). The drop in your royalties is nuts!

  • @stevenshade4340
    @stevenshade4340 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +139

    I've gotta admit this. This dude seems like a really good guy. Makes me wanna go watch maven matches. Definitely subscribing. Thanks for the content bro

  • @randman21
    @randman21 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I appreciate the effort you took to illustrate this. Thanks for being open. Really enjoying your content!

  • @rachelburns8706
    @rachelburns8706 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is so informative and interesting! Thank you for your candour!

  • @calvinsFuntimeBounceHouse
    @calvinsFuntimeBounceHouse 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +239

    maven was so unique, he felt like a create-a-wrestler was injected into the real wwf just like we do in our video games with custom men :) maven had solid technical skills..

    • @AlTheRelic
      @AlTheRelic 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Yeah I loved him.

    • @calvinsFuntimeBounceHouse
      @calvinsFuntimeBounceHouse 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      if you want more proof look at his video views. this guy is getting 1 million hits per upload it seems :) @@AlTheRelic

    • @milirocfresh5491
      @milirocfresh5491 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      Maven reminds me of a generic create a superstar

    • @calvinsFuntimeBounceHouse
      @calvinsFuntimeBounceHouse 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i mean yea, he didnt really get to have a deeper character since, well look at undertaker, he started as 'texas red' but what if that was mark's whole career? eventually he had 5-6 personas, mostly the dead man.. so maven got cut short a lil.. @@milirocfresh5491

    • @arthurmorgan9944
      @arthurmorgan9944 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@milirocfresh5491A generic caw on wwe Smackdown here comes the pain 😂😂

  • @kylefaria8712
    @kylefaria8712 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +129

    Great content, phenomenal speaker. Not sure why WWE wouldn’t immediately want to hire you as an analyst during ppv kick off shows. You’ve got a better voice than most people on the network.
    Edit: Omg I just made it to the end of the video and honestly I think you can surpass 1 million in earnings today if you decided to podcast or continue growing this TH-cam channel. Underrated talent

    • @Speedyreedy1218
      @Speedyreedy1218 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Or as an ambassador or PR.

    • @Digolebicks92
      @Digolebicks92 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don’t think current wwe superstars can do TH-cam or twitch or anything like that. I remember AJ styles had a twitch and wwe had him take it down. But still it is eye opening to see how much they can make.

    • @Speedyreedy1218
      @Speedyreedy1218 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Digolebicks92Yes they can. Xavier has had a TH-cam for years as has Sheamus. Zelina does the twitch thing. There was a controversy about that that got resolved during HHH'S semi takeover late 2022.

    • @joymoments
      @joymoments 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I didn't care for him back when he wrestled. Maybe they should have let him be himself and utilize the mic more. I really enjoyed listening to the real Maven.

    • @mikeisgettinupset
      @mikeisgettinupset 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would love for him to be a pre-show analyst. Anyone would be better than Booker and that chump Peter Rosenburg.

  • @THEBODYPRACTICE
    @THEBODYPRACTICE 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great Channel Maven. Loved the candid insights and genuine reflections of your time back in the WWE.

  • @deedelta9263
    @deedelta9263 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'mma give you a like for this one. Honest, to the point, and entertaining (the money stacks were a nice touch, both for understanding & visual spectacle). Kudos!

  • @Cody70858
    @Cody70858 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +116

    I love how honest he was, and it’s crazy to think his best year ended up being half of the total money he made

    • @YousefTube
      @YousefTube 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      I think it was 2002 his best year because he wrestle at WrestleMania and was in the SmackDown! video game

    • @valitsemllaluokanavahyvaks3556
      @valitsemllaluokanavahyvaks3556 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      @@YousefTube Yeah the dropkick elimination of Undertaker at Royal Rumble 2002 really boosted him.

    • @shanefrederick7731
      @shanefrederick7731 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@valitsemllaluokanavahyvaks3556 He did have a tremendous dropkick

    • @bradcsuka5054
      @bradcsuka5054 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@YousefTube Either 2002 or 2004. I was trying to figure that out myself.

    • @rileyschmitt1812
      @rileyschmitt1812 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i would guess 04 because he main evented PPVs and was a part of that Evolution storyline@@bradcsuka5054

  • @cedricjackson7521
    @cedricjackson7521 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    Unlike some professional athletes, you were very smart with your money, and you managed it wisely

    • @bigdawg508
      @bigdawg508 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      You know that is fake money right lol..he clearly dpesmt have all thay now ...he is wresting fpr a cpuple hundred bucks at random matches

    • @mistermann3225
      @mistermann3225 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​​@@bigdawg508he's probably just doing that for the love of it. Has a college degree and is an accountant; so I'm sure he's good with money.

  • @randallfranklin323
    @randallfranklin323 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Having fits of depression and down times at the moment. You was always an inspiration to me and seeing your content now is helpful and insightful. I hope your doing well. Ever in NYC you have a place to stay and best tour guide

  • @LOL_1DAY
    @LOL_1DAY 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    AWESOME VIDEO MAVE!!!! KEEP EM COMING BROTHA!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!

  • @ab-br4qz
    @ab-br4qz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +245

    The video editing and content is amazing. Never expected such good quality videos from Maven. Definetly better than most of the wrestling podcasts run by “main eventers”

    • @gibgiuseppe
      @gibgiuseppe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      I watched 2 min of Kevin Nash and fell asleep

    • @FrederickChampaguno
      @FrederickChampaguno 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@gibgiuseppe
      Nash puts me to sleep man. I was a huge fan of him but him talking he sounds bored and like he’s still on the somas haha

    • @ScarFace5566
      @ScarFace5566 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@FrederickChampagunoConsidering his only son recently Died, I think you can excuse his current lack of enthusiasm

    • @YousefTube
      @YousefTube 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ScarFace5566 his son passed away on Scott Hall's birthday

  • @Bbknuckles
    @Bbknuckles 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +95

    There was a rumor going around that you hated talking about wrestling and you wanted nothing to do with the business. I’m happy to see you’re talking about this time in your life, clearly there’s a market for it! You still got fans out here man. Thanks for the quality videos.

    • @histochronos
      @histochronos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      I believe Maven said at one point that he signed a nondisclosure agreement after Tough Enough.

    • @richborn6700
      @richborn6700 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      I remember stories of Maven working bouncer gigs in NYC and getting irritated when club goers would recognize him from the WWE. Cool that he's mellowed out and is willing to talk about it now

    • @justanothercollector43
      @justanothercollector43 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      When all else fails you have to go back to what pays … it’s like Maggie from the walking dead … hated the show wanted more… found nothing and wound up right back 😂

    • @jk6971
      @jk6971 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      ​@@richborn6700of course he would be irritated when he's trying to work and clubgoers are bothering him about his old job

    • @Liinuli.
      @Liinuli. 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@richborn6700 I mean as we learned from future videos that was his lowest point of his life and he didn't want people recognizing him, cause it just reminded him of how low he was at that point.

  • @carly-beatz-DJ
    @carly-beatz-DJ 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    These videos are incredible. As someone that loved wrestling in the 90's until the early 00's (don't watch it really now), I find it fascinating to see how it all worked behind the scenes. Amazing.

  • @Vladimirlives13
    @Vladimirlives13 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I remember watching you during your run, glad to see you seem to be in a good place. Just found your channel and have found the content very informative. Good stuff.

  • @johnnykame
    @johnnykame 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    I could definitely see Maven taking the MVP route and come back as a manager. Guy knows how to present!
    Granted he wants to come back that is!

  • @Indigenoustaino
    @Indigenoustaino 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    I really like that someone is stepping up and sharing this information that I'm sure many people are curious about.

  • @Mr1152451
    @Mr1152451 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You earned my like! I’m pretty amazed how well spoken Maven is, made the video journey not just informative but very enjoyable to watch too. Kept me hooked towards the end. Even if it will nit be a wrestling content, I’d still listen to this guy. Perhaps a commentary seat in WWE soon? Who knows.

  • @vhfm21
    @vhfm21 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great content, and congrats on your run! Me and everyone in here totally remember you!

  • @flyguy7825
    @flyguy7825 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +100

    It's unfortunate Maven didn't get a true opportunity to be , a main event guy or even a true mid-card guy but he is showing life after the WWE is possible like many, many others who don't become huge names. Love the fact that he explaining the pay of the WWE.

    • @Yoni123
      @Yoni123 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Nah, he didn't have it

    • @nebwachamp
      @nebwachamp 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      He had a great opportunity. I would say he over acheived.

    • @flyguy7825
      @flyguy7825 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nebwachamp Oh absolutely! I mean he was able to keep all his money clearly.

  • @mikeasimms
    @mikeasimms 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    When Maven won “Tough Enough”my friends and I lost our minds in the 2000s! He always had like ability, was athletic and just very chill.

    • @jnr1989
      @jnr1989 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yeah but when he kicked out the undertaker from the rumble, but most surprising for me was maven turning down HHH's offer to JOIN evolution, the way this man rejected that ONCE IN A LIFETIME opportunity for investing in the SURE thing, when maven rejected that, he lost me right there, MAVEN if you are reading this dont ignore me man, WHY you did that man? you took the wrongest decision ever by turning down that offer man!
      Video below:
      /watch?v=JNL2ff-nhSA

  • @toprope_
    @toprope_ 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats Maven, you got yourself over on your own. Great work!

  • @TehPwnererer89
    @TehPwnererer89 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video. Definitely subscribing. Yes

  • @RobAdieComedy
    @RobAdieComedy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +127

    As a kid, my two obsessions were wrestling and MTV. Watching Tough Enough, going through the journey, I was so invested in Maven. I almost felt like I was living vicariously through him, like "Yeah one of us made it to WWF!"

    • @japposaurusrex
      @japposaurusrex 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      same, but i was a teen. I was so hyped and always cheered for Maven in Tough Enough and WWF.

    • @unbroken1010
      @unbroken1010 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you spunk too 😂. Geez

    • @elhajjmalikel6266
      @elhajjmalikel6266 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You know what, now that I think back on it, it definitely did have that feeling. We were so use to our regulars that a new guy like Maven made it, it made it interesting because it was an "outsider" breaking into the business. He was accepted immediately and embraced by the fans.

    • @lifeevent88
      @lifeevent88 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Did u like celebrity death match?

  • @chrisseals6191
    @chrisseals6191 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +123

    What a great video Maven. That really gives us fans a great perspective into what a WWE athlete makes for all the blood, sweat, and tears you give into making the best shows possible.

  • @TheChronicSquirrel
    @TheChronicSquirrel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love ya man. So glad you’re doing what you love and speaking on your passion. You were a good part of my childhood

  • @alejandrofigueroa5195
    @alejandrofigueroa5195 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Still listen to that theme song of yours, I was 12 when I first heard it and it’s been stuck in my head since. At 32, I’m so happy for you to have gotten the opportunity to be in the WWE. Glad to see you are good and healthy!

  • @zm9996
    @zm9996 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +129

    Maven always seemed like a class act, gracious enough to get his opportunity, I really appreciate a video like this I’ve always been curious of WWE’s pay structure

  • @BrandonH58
    @BrandonH58 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    Maven is a great presenter and coming up with some killer content!

    • @naveedhasan5365
      @naveedhasan5365 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He was a wwe wrestler so obviously 🙄

    • @isitoveryet9525
      @isitoveryet9525 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@naveedhasan5365I’d say the infomercials & HSN helped him a lot more than promos did. Keeping an audience engaged & entertained out of character is harder then people think. This guy had media training & it shows. His channel is gonna do very well imo.

  • @eddydcwildmigo90
    @eddydcwildmigo90 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video amazing..love the way you pulled them stacks out

  • @channeljack7150
    @channeljack7150 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Mavin. I just watched several of your videos. Just a thank you for doing that and letting us fans know what its like to hear from a real person who was on WWE. again, thanks.

  • @jetblack81
    @jetblack81 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Nice to see a rassler who is
    * well spolen
    *very clear in explaining his situation
    * does'nt make excuses or says he forgets important parts in his career
    * Does not say "you know" every 10 seconds.
    Also a clear HD video and crystal sound helps a Lot

    • @TheArsenalMan125
      @TheArsenalMan125 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      amazing how they say he was one who couldn't cut a promo

  • @actuallynotsteve
    @actuallynotsteve 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    You and Stevie Richards are a breath of fresh air on TH-cam right now.
    Thanks for doing this, I'm about to shoot my shot as a heel manager and everything you're teaching us has real value.

    • @awesomehigames
      @awesomehigames 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You'll never make it as a heel sucking up to washed up jobbers in TH-cam comments

  • @AditsGuitarLessons
    @AditsGuitarLessons 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such an incredible personality. Great video

  • @alanwong8307
    @alanwong8307 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really cool that you chose to share personal info like you did. Thank you.

  • @AsianSignGuyCena
    @AsianSignGuyCena 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +72

    Thank you Maven! This is probably the most frequent question most fans would have asked you. It was great how you explained and broke it down. Loving this content and sharing your experience with the WWE.

  • @thelonewolf4086
    @thelonewolf4086 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    Fantastic content Maven ! I have vague memories of you from when I used to watch WWF/WWE as a kid and can honestly say I'm happy to see that you're making such content. The type of stuff us fans (I'm an old school fan) never know. It's great being able to get insights to the business like this dude. Keep it coming bro. Appreciate it. Hope you're well mate.

  • @alexlb2360
    @alexlb2360 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enjoyed the insight , thank you Maven for those videos

  • @steveo3336
    @steveo3336 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am sincerely shocked at how much I enjoyed watching Maven again! great channel keep the content coming!!

  • @gershonfreeman3452
    @gershonfreeman3452 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +89

    Thank you so much for doing this, Maven- a lot of us have truly missed you over the years as fans and getting to see new content from you in any form is just so satisfying.

  • @bswizzle93
    @bswizzle93 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +114

    This was real educational and eye opening. The fact you athletes had to pay your own rental cars and hotels is insane

    • @jollyjames30
      @jollyjames30 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      That's the part where "independent contractor" status comes up LOL

    • @slashismyhommie8182
      @slashismyhommie8182 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      If you only knew the expenses UFC fighters have to pay out of pocket. (Imagine having to on top of everything paying your own training camp and cornermen etc)

    • @th3rd3arplan3tradio
      @th3rd3arplan3tradio 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Imagine being a wrestler back in the 90's. Especially if you weren't on the main event status.

    • @KozyKool2287
      @KozyKool2287 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@th3rd3arplan3tradioGuys in the 80's and early 90's got paid.
      Jake Roberts said that he made $3 Million Annually. And that was as an upper mid card guy.
      I can only imagine what the top guys like Hogan, Warrior, DiBiase and Savage got around the same time.

    • @forresttilghman1098
      @forresttilghman1098 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It's stupid.. companies should pay all this... only thing the wrestlers should pay is extra stuff from the doctor and dentist and food and gym stuff.

  • @robertelle1824
    @robertelle1824 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Maven, I am binge watching your videos. This is awesome!

  • @jimbomac555
    @jimbomac555 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really informative, very interesting, thanks Maven

  • @anonymousnobody326
    @anonymousnobody326 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    The fact you've said you didn't like your theme yet still use it in these videos is great fanservice. :)
    It's interesting to hear about this kind of stuff as I am aspiring in another field within the entertainment industry. I always find it encouraging to hear stories of a performers' day-to-day life as it helps to take the feeling of unattainablity and mystery out of that world. Thanks for this video! Awesome content.

  • @TheZachariah
    @TheZachariah 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +125

    So glad I found this channel Mav. You’re such a genuine good dude. Love listening to all the stories. Makes me feel like we’re a couple dudes shooting the breeze listening to old road stories. Keep this up brother! Absolutely love your content! All the best

  • @ZombieSailorsToys
    @ZombieSailorsToys 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was an excellent video! Thanks for sharing all of that info. Maven is the man!

  • @Steve-mx6lz
    @Steve-mx6lz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Subbed because your dropping the knowledge

  • @dajajmechwe3319
    @dajajmechwe3319 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Most underrated wrestler ever in the beginning of the 2000' love for maven ❤❤

  • @thtdiinc6739
    @thtdiinc6739 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    I absolutely adore your content Maven. It's freshing to see such a open, yet respectful perspective on the business.

  • @angelomerte923
    @angelomerte923 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a truly great guy just talking honest about everything. Thanks a lot man ❤

  • @rawhit007
    @rawhit007 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was hooked to the video. I always wanted to know wwe wrestler’s earnings. You made it surprisingly interesting with currency notes.

  • @clearlyblurry508
    @clearlyblurry508 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Keep 'em videos coming Maven, I'm really enjoying the insight of this era in WWE.

  • @guarddog2012
    @guarddog2012 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I’m so glad you’re into wrestling again. Heard a few years ago you hated ppl asking you about your time in the business. Content is incredibly done ❤

  • @JFLTV7
    @JFLTV7 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love to hear the wwe story’s and the info you share legend your channel has easily been my favorite to watch keep it up maven! Telling us all the insiders we wanna here

  • @bigmark8345
    @bigmark8345 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the content! Keepin it real Maven! I met you north of Boston one night at Kawloons in Saugus MA!!!

  • @WrestlingFace
    @WrestlingFace 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +112

    I always thought you were under appreciated during your WWE run and your run with Simon Dean was very entertaining during 2005

    • @classicplate7776
      @classicplate7776 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      His theme song was 🔥

    • @markhenryvssethrollins5945
      @markhenryvssethrollins5945 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I wish I had a triple threat match with Maven.

    • @thewholeentire17dollarroti88
      @thewholeentire17dollarroti88 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      yeah me too@@markhenryvssethrollins5945

    • @xBlokeyfaceGaming
      @xBlokeyfaceGaming 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Simon Dean was also under appreciated that's for sure.

    • @WrestlingFace
      @WrestlingFace 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@classicplate7776 One of my favourite theme songs ever!

  • @akachira777
    @akachira777 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    This is the type of content I to see from retired WWE wrestlers. The earning and the realistic point-of-view you can make in the ring. You earn a new subscriber!

  • @techknowgeek_
    @techknowgeek_ 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This content is so good! Thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @aaronjovon6491
    @aaronjovon6491 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great content! I followed you from tough enough until you departed WWE! Great to have come across you channel!

  • @zsmarine0831
    @zsmarine0831 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    youre the man for being so open about all the finances, cant wait to see the other topics you cover

  • @Wandering_Nowhere
    @Wandering_Nowhere 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Always loved watching Maven back in the day, glad seeing him alive and well. This breakdown of earnings was a cool insight into some of the behind-the-scenes we don't often get to see.

  • @gmwdim
    @gmwdim 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Really insightful look into the business. I'm not a wrestling fan and barely knew who Maven was before discovering this channel, but I really appreciate these videos.
    From these numbers it makes sense why we see so many aging former stars return to the ring. There's enough money in it to entice former wrestlers to return, especially if they still have a big name and fan appeal. Yet at the same time, there's not enough that they can comfortably retire after a "typical" career like in the big money sports.

  • @devanman7920
    @devanman7920 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Delighted I came across this channel!