23 years ago today, my life changed forever when I made my WWE debut. It feels like just yesterday. Did you see my first match when it happened in 2001?
Throughout the years when our prime wrestlers started dying one after another on old age hits us knowing we too are getting older. Time does fly by. Dont get us started on covid years.
@@TinkyWiwinky it's really weird knowing I've now lived longer than Test and Owen Hart did, and I'm not far off Eddie's age when he died. I think I assumed I'd be a kid forever and that growing into an adult was for other people lol.
@@BetterCallJamie Right. It feels like we went through a time portal and were transported 20+ years into the future because back then it was like those days would never end.
Taz honestly is one of the greatest minds in the business - used to love his podcast (sorry radio show!). Really just comes across as a real stand up guy since his ECW days. Great video.
I remember watching you on tough enough. I was team maven from start to finish. I met you in Springfield, Ohio when i was a senior in high school. You are a very nice guy. Thanks for the memories, Maven. ❤❤❤
I commented this on one of your older videos but man I cant believe you never became some sort of TV host. You seem to do a better job than most TV hosts effortlessly.
I loved this video “that is when I realised, I was truly living a dream” I can imagine the beautiful feeling of standing there and listening to a crowd cheering for you
I was 12 when you debuted and I watched Tough Enough weekly. I was rooting for you and remember feeling terrible about how they treated you on TV at the beginning.
I just want to say I really enjoy your content. I'm more of a casual wrestling fan, but you're just a good presenter. Seeing this video in my recommendations put a smile on my face after a stressful day at work. Hope you are enjoying the experience as much as your audience. All the best to you, Maven!
Maven, your podcasts are truly exceptional. The depth of knowledge, honesty, and clarity with which you explore the intricacies of the business, along with the added insights you provide, set a new standard in the industry. Your channel is redefining the landscape of professional wrestling podcasts. You are in a class by yourself my friend... AWESOME Job..
@MavenKHuffman I always thought that was kinda rude, showing ads during your entrances. It sucks especially if the person does something unique during their entrance and it gets cut off.
Wierdly enough my youtube autoplay randomly banged on a clip from mummy returns earlier. Not a clue why. God Brendan Fraser used to be a right handsome bugger #nohomo. Makes me feel old
😂 I remember this event! I live in Biloxi, Mississippi which is 30 minutes away from Mobile. Not much to do here so we went to every WWE event at the MS Coast Coliseum and the Mobile Civic Center. I had no idea that was your first event. We were all excited to see you though as we all followed tough enough. It was a great show though overall! Crazy to hear the story behind an event I attended though. I’m trying to remember if you came to Biloxi? Fun fact Biloxi is the city where they credited the start of DX on Raw when Rude joined. What a great memory! Who the person you were most nervous to meet or work with in WWE? Thanks again for the great content!
Hey Maven, a fan here. Now 1 year ago today my life would change forever when I find your TH-cam channel that would give hours of endless entertainment. Thank you sir
I love these videos, man! I actually was never a big wrestling fan but now in my 30s I love seeing these behind the scenes videos. It's such an underappreciated art where you all are putting your bodies and lives at risk.
I watched it when it premiered! I was your biggest fan bro!!! I rooted for you all the way! I wanted you to hit the heights of Rock! I was a Maven fan to my core!!!
Maven thank you for this video, it's great to hear you tell all the little details about what it was like as a rookie. It makes wrestling more relatable, I really enjoy your videos.
Show us how you worked out on the road. Would you do a split. Would you circuit, do the big muscles. How did you practice your signature moves. Drop kicks and such on the road. How would you workout having an injury or being 'hurt' for couple weeks. Etc :)
How did I get here so early, is amazing lol. Great video! I remember watching you on Tough Enough as a kid and seeing you throughout your career. Glad to see you doing amazing things with this channel!
I think WWE should bring back The Mave for a short feud with The Miz. It'd be the Tough Enough champion vs. the Tough Enough runner-up who wound up having a pretty darn solid career. Nidia could make a cameo by popping up long enough to kick The Miz in the ding-ding and securing the W for The Mave.
My favorite part of this video, is when you pulled out the videotape to show the piece of footage from your first match of Tazz messing up his cue to lie down for you to pin him, after you did the first dropkick. Like you said, WWE edited that part out so cleverly, to the point where it looks like it never happened.
That first shot wasn’t an over sell at all. It was actually a brilliant move. Your first match first time getting popped. Make sense it would be a wake up moment for a rookie. Good sell
Wow! Taz is a real one for sure. Im glad he got at least one good lick in, to break you in 😂 I know a lot of people are saying that it's bad that the vets gave Maven a hard time for winning Tough Enough, but every single one of you would feel the same exact way if you were in their shoes. If you have a long term, skill job, imagine your company hired someone with almost no experience, gave them a big bonus, and put them directly at your level in the "hierarchy". Im a pretty chill guy, but I think I'd be a little upset.
There is no NXT or “home grown talent” without Tough Enough first, and now, 23 years later, the entire industry has shifted away from the minor league promotions to perfecting video game moves in the performance center. You and Nidia were trailblazers and the old guard knew it.
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23 years ago today, my life changed forever when I made my WWE debut. It feels like just yesterday. Did you see my first match when it happened in 2001?
1:46Maybe bypassing instead of surpassing
I saw it live actually. One of the few shows I've been to. Don't go often.
Unfortunately I did not because I was born that year 😂
Yes because I loved Taz, still do
@@sawyermaitlandyou are 100% right!
Can’t believe it’s been 23 years. I still remember this match and being like “dang this dude really made it”
Where did the time go?
Throughout the years when our prime wrestlers started dying one after another on old age hits us knowing we too are getting older. Time does fly by. Dont get us started on covid years.
@@BetterCallJamieIT DOESN'T MATTER WHERE THE TIME WENT!!!
😂😂😂
@@TinkyWiwinky it's really weird knowing I've now lived longer than Test and Owen Hart did, and I'm not far off Eddie's age when he died. I think I assumed I'd be a kid forever and that growing into an adult was for other people lol.
@@BetterCallJamie Right. It feels like we went through a time portal and were transported 20+ years into the future because back then it was like those days would never end.
A video breaking down the complete duties and responsibilities of the referees would be awesome, Maven!
Announcers also.
I’ll never forget that “proud but trying to stay in character” look that Tazz gave as Maven was walking down the ring for the first time.
pepe, pump it up!
You are Cringe
Happy anniversary Maven ;)
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@MavenKHuffmanis your back remembering all the years? 🤕
@@MavenKHuffmanRUMBLE 2025 RETURN ❤️ Please Maven
@@Akkbar21 He should be good to go
@@1201zjdefinitely, at least 1 more match
Taz honestly is one of the greatest minds in the business - used to love his podcast (sorry radio show!). Really just comes across as a real stand up guy since his ECW days. Great video.
This shows that you don't need to be a main eventer or a world champion to have as much if not more wild of a journey as the other wrestler.
I remember watching you on tough enough. I was team maven from start to finish. I met you in Springfield, Ohio when i was a senior in high school. You are a very nice guy. Thanks for the memories, Maven. ❤❤❤
I commented this on one of your older videos but man I cant believe you never became some sort of TV host. You seem to do a better job than most TV hosts effortlessly.
I loved this video “that is when I realised, I was truly living a dream” I can imagine the beautiful feeling of standing there and listening to a crowd cheering for you
I was 12 when you debuted and I watched Tough Enough weekly. I was rooting for you and remember feeling terrible about how they treated you on TV at the beginning.
I just want to say I really enjoy your content. I'm more of a casual wrestling fan, but you're just a good presenter. Seeing this video in my recommendations put a smile on my face after a stressful day at work. Hope you are enjoying the experience as much as your audience. All the best to you, Maven!
Yeah, not hard to see why he was a teacher prior to wrestling.
Maven, your podcasts are truly exceptional. The depth of knowledge, honesty, and clarity with which you explore the intricacies of the business, along with the added insights you provide, set a new standard in the industry. Your channel is redefining the landscape of professional wrestling podcasts. You are in a class by yourself my friend... AWESOME Job..
Man that's a throwback Clearasil and The Mummy Returns lol
Hahahaha…. I thought so too
@MavenKHuffman I always thought that was kinda rude, showing ads during your entrances. It sucks especially if the person does something unique during their entrance and it gets cut off.
Wierdly enough my youtube autoplay randomly banged on a clip from mummy returns earlier. Not a clue why. God Brendan Fraser used to be a right handsome bugger #nohomo. Makes me feel old
@@Speedyreedy1218😂😂😂😂 He didn't respond to you
@@EricMadison-x5p And that's funny because?
500k is right around the corner!🎉🙏🙌
It would be cool if you do a breakdown of the match you think it was your best match ever in the wwe.
Keep up the good work!!
I like that idea.
That's a great idea bro
Love the debut Maven. You were able to feel the crowd out and it must have given you goosebumps to know you arrived. 😊
I remember watching this when it came out.
We really were hyped for Maven back in the day.
He felt like one of us.
23 years ago, thanks for reminding me that I’m old, easy to forget at my age.
My favorite TH-camr with another video! Let’s go!
THANK YOUUU! 🙏🏽
7:36 "hadn't done anything about the eyebrows at this point though..." LMAO you're a fool for that one, love your videos bro.
Great video Maven! One of the best TH-camrs love to see a colab with Stevie Richards.
I always get stoked when a new Maven video comes out.
0:19 thats too funny i remember those days with a VHS tape watching the old WWF
I recorded WWE in the mid 2000s on vhs 😂
U laughin at a vhs 🥴
Watching from Mobile, Al! Never knew u made ur debut in my hometown!
That's my hometown as well
Maven, thank you for making Friday mornings something special to look forward to !
😂 I remember this event! I live in Biloxi, Mississippi which is 30 minutes away from Mobile. Not much to do here so we went to every WWE event at the MS Coast Coliseum and the Mobile Civic Center. I had no idea that was your first event. We were all excited to see you though as we all followed tough enough. It was a great show though overall! Crazy to hear the story behind an event I attended though. I’m trying to remember if you came to Biloxi? Fun fact Biloxi is the city where they credited the start of DX on Raw when Rude joined. What a great memory! Who the person you were most nervous to meet or work with in WWE? Thanks again for the great content!
I love watching these. And reliving these moments in history. Thanks Maven.🥂
14:22 that Taz impression hilarious 😂
Fast becoming one of my fav channels on YT. You're a great storyteller, Maven. Keep it up! 💯
hey Maven, guys here
as a resident of mobile this is actually amazing to me to hear you wrestled your first match here
Hey Maven, a fan here. Now 1 year ago today my life would change forever when I find your TH-cam channel that would give hours of endless entertainment. Thank you sir
Love how the mistake was the Veteran and not the rookie.
I haven’t got anything interesting to say, I just wanted to put a comment to help Maven and the algorithm… love your content Maven!
I love these videos, man! I actually was never a big wrestling fan but now in my 30s I love seeing these behind the scenes videos. It's such an underappreciated art where you all are putting your bodies and lives at risk.
Could you do a video about storylines in WWE you would have loved to see yourself in, back in the days?
14:53 That edit was absolutely insane
Maven you're the man! Love the channel. Thanks to you and your crew for all the hard work.
Man learning all this BTS from your channel has been awesome and hits the nostalgia button everytime!🤟🏽🔥
I love your videos. I actually always rooted for you back in the day too.
This was a great video. I really enjoyed the breakdown. It's oddly more exciting and emotional getting it this way than just watching the match.
I watched it when it premiered! I was your biggest fan bro!!! I rooted for you all the way! I wanted you to hit the heights of Rock! I was a Maven fan to my core!!!
Man that was a SEAMLESS edit! Both guys were in the exact position they needed to be in order to make it seamless. Impressive.
Maven thank you for this video, it's great to hear you tell all the little details about what it was like as a rookie. It makes wrestling more relatable, I really enjoy your videos.
Now this was cool. Your video concepts are so great. Thank you for such insight.
This is my favourite wrestling TH-cam channel, you put out great content. Keep up great work.
Totally, solid production value, planned out episodes, no settling grudges, no Conrad Thompson.
Way to live your dream Maven. I know your mom is so proud of you. Happy Anniversary.
Pete seems like a good dude, honestly. I'm glad he recognized where you'd need some practical guidance and was there to help start you off right.
Maven uploads... I watch. Thanks Champ!
You started wrestling the year I started watching it! You’re one of the greats Maven 🙏🏽❤️💪🏽
👊🏻
Show us how you worked out on the road. Would you do a split. Would you circuit, do the big muscles. How did you practice your signature moves. Drop kicks and such on the road.
How would you workout having an injury or being 'hurt' for couple weeks. Etc :)
My husband and I love your channel! We hope you're doing well. 😊
cute
Congrats Maven! Only more milestones to come!
How did I get here so early, is amazing lol. Great video! I remember watching you on Tough Enough as a kid and seeing you throughout your career. Glad to see you doing amazing things with this channel!
Tazz was good shit, pal!
I rememeber watching this when I was in High School.
Great times and what a cool reminder of what once was. Love the nostalgia.
I think WWE should bring back The Mave for a short feud with The Miz. It'd be the Tough Enough champion vs. the Tough Enough runner-up who wound up having a pretty darn solid career. Nidia could make a cameo by popping up long enough to kick The Miz in the ding-ding and securing the W for The Mave.
MAVEN DEBUTED ON MY BIRTHDAY AND POSTED A VIDEO OF HIS DEBUT ON MY BIRTHDAY THIS IS THE BEST EVER
Happy birthday ❤
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
👆👆👆👆👆Surely that's got to be even better
Happy Birthday. I have some brothers who are libras like you.
Making me feel old. Congrats to a genuinely good person
I would love to see more of your reaction to some other matches, not just yours. Its fascinating to listen to your opinions and takes
Maven hey, here guys
Another great episode, thank you.
Best WWE related TH-cam channel
Maven, we need one more episode.. Tuesday would even that right out! We need our Maven Fix!
Great video as always man!🔥
Very interesting!.. Love the way you broke it down for the fans.. Facenating stuff!..
Holy smokes, you know it’s old when you’re watching it on VHS
you're a great storyteller, the videos is always great
My favorite part of this video, is when you pulled out the videotape to show the piece of footage from your first match of Tazz messing up his cue to lie down for you to pin him, after you did the first dropkick. Like you said, WWE edited that part out so cleverly, to the point where it looks like it never happened.
Huge fan of Maven, enjoying your videos. Thank you
I see a new video uploaded by Maven and I click the like button. Love ya, Maven. 😊
🙏🏽 good man! Thank you for clicking always!
Great video. Super insightful.
I love your reaction videos like reacting to wrestling’s secrets revealed. I request more debunking and reacting videos.
Great mav! You’re such a great story teller!
Maven guys, hey here.
If this comment gets 100 likes, Maven won't shave his eyebrows for a month.
Liked for a good cause.
@@BurnNotice3210I second that
i love that it’s been sitting at 99 for 9 days now
I was the 100th like! Now make it happen
@@josephcantu3562you realize all you're doing is feeding into the OPs like begging, don't you?
New to the channel BUT I'm loving all the videos
Happy anniversary buddy!
I think whats really cool about your story is you started because you won tough enough! Not many can say thats how they entered the WWE
Yes Maven. Taking a poo whilst watching this. Great content.
I really enjoyed the WWF in 2001, it felt strong. Almost like 1998.
I’m most intrigued by how much the refs were doing during these matches, I had no idea 😂
Mobile, AL. Home of Mardi Gras and Maven's WWE TV debut! My hometown got history yo!
I was less than 10 years old when you debuted Maven. Time flies so fast.
Crazy how 23 years just seems to fly by on the fast. Not a bad match for the first time. I'm sure it never goes as planned.
Remember watching this at 12 years old after school lol
Maven you did your mum proud young man
Hey maven love your content keep up the great work 👍🏼 💪🏼 💪🏼 💪🏼
I enjoy how you explain the business to us !
Love these!
That first shot wasn’t an over sell at all. It was actually a brilliant move. Your first match first time getting popped. Make sense it would be a wake up moment for a rookie. Good sell
Love to see you get Taz on your channel.
That first dropkick is beautiful...
Talk about Milking something till it's totally Dry 😂😂😂😂 I love you Merv
Good video man, keep them coming. PS, the eyes brows didn’t look that bad ;)
Here! Hey! Guys! Maven!!
Oh yeah, this is the moments we all love and cherish!
Wow! Taz is a real one for sure. Im glad he got at least one good lick in, to break you in 😂
I know a lot of people are saying that it's bad that the vets gave Maven a hard time for winning Tough Enough, but every single one of you would feel the same exact way if you were in their shoes. If you have a long term, skill job, imagine your company hired someone with almost no experience, gave them a big bonus, and put them directly at your level in the "hierarchy". Im a pretty chill guy, but I think I'd be a little upset.
Every Friday Night I'll be waiting For You Maven.
There is no NXT or “home grown talent” without Tough Enough first, and now, 23 years later, the entire industry has shifted away from the minor league promotions to perfecting video game moves in the performance center. You and Nidia were trailblazers and the old guard knew it.