I did not expect him to be this funny and entertaining because he played a serious character for 30 years. Mark Callaway seems to be one of the few wrestlers who has charisma even outside of character. He and Steve Austin will listen to them all the time.
Just said this to my wife, never expected to hear Taker selling weiner pills!😂 My 10yr old self is dying of laughter! Deadman telling you how to get your deadman to rise!😂
@@syncl_rity7508 lol? Undertaker, Bruce Prichard, Jim Cornette, Jim Ross, Kevin Nash, Eric Bishoff, Stone Cold, Jeff Jarrett, Konnan and about a dozen more.
Maven is the only one who has the attitude of "well I'm never gonna be asked back anyway". Prichard and Bischoff and everyone else don't want to burn any bridges. Maven doesn't care
After watching this podcast i understand why Maven is soo beloved. He talks like he is your best friend from the 4th grade and just reminds you about all the fun crazy stuff you two would do growing up.
@@larryalexander6333 It might be better than WOlverine and Deadpool or Family Guy and Simpsons. I can't wait until Taker appears in Maven's channel. :)
One of the coolest things about Maven and his TH-cam channel is it’s become more than his wrestling. Maven is a moment in the WWE history, here he’s a front runner in wrestler TH-cam genre, no longer a moment, he a trendsetter and genre leader, thats a really cool thing to have when we’re talking to a wrestler who doesn’t wrestler anymore talking about wrestling
What People forget is Maven made it to Wrestlemania and won Hardcore Championship in the Era when Legends rolled as active Superstars like Undertaker, Booker T, Eddie Gurrerro, Rey Mysterio, Batista, John Cen, JBL etc. That place was stacked! For him to make it to Wrestlemania and Fight Goldust who is a Legend himself in that legendary Era, Massive Respect for him, He lived the Dream & thats Success! You cant compared that Roster with today's Roster
There really was an entire generation of young talent that had nowhere to go up the card because the card was so stacked at that time, and there wasn't another company that could seriously compete with WWE. I mean think of how loaded the roster was during that 2002 to 2012 era? You had top level talent feuding over the midcard titles, so where were those younger guys supposed to go? I mean of course you had Orton, Cena, Batista, and Lesnar who were groomed for success, but aside from them there was very little room for up and coming guys to get a slot. Maven was unfortunately in that group in my opinion but he certainly wasn't one of few. So many promising talents weren't allowed a spot in that era
@Captain_Insano_nomercy I imagine this is also the reason guys like AJ Styles avoided joining the WWE at that time. As good as they are, and AJ is one of the all time bests, they'd get lost in the midcard shuffle back then
@aninfinitemindofmusicandreams yeah the TNA guys had room to get themselves over, at least until it started to become WCW 2.0, but during that era TNA was a better place to be for a younger guy
Of all the wrestling content on TH-cam, this is one of the best segments out there. The dialogue between Maven and Taker is something I didn't expect. Just an amazing watch from start to finish.
I'm pretty burnt out on wrestling podcasts and behind the scenes type wrestling content these days, but Maven and Taker are a breath of fresh air. This podcast was too short.
Well maven is a great orienter because he was a teacher back then before a wrestler and it mended well with mark(undertaker) chill air and also helps that throughout the podcast we get to see gow maven and taker had a kot in common with hobbies and stuff making the podcast too entertaining to even bother to look how much time has passed by@@ashantaylumpkins
That line struck me too. I so loved that. Lololololol! It made me realize I am 37 and remember nothing from parts of the 90s in such chronological order as people expect Taker to from his own distant past.
He's growing on me. His sense of humor and, of course, Undertaker always picking on him really makes me laugh. I nearly died when he went into the Hogan impression doing a Blue Chew promo. Seriously, I almost choked on my sandwich laughing.
I’m 33 years old. Never once been a wrestling fan, and honesty I’m still not a “fan” but one day Maven’s channel was in my TH-cam suggestions and I’ll be damned if I haven’t watched every single video and subscribed to him. Hearing the ins and outs of that industry, paired with his passion and storytelling makes for crazy compelling content.
I’m 43 and I was a fan when macho man, big boss man, Jake the snake, Sgt slaughter, Mr perfect etc…. The golden age in my opinion but I haven’t watched wrestling in probably 30-32 years and one day mavens channel popped up on recommended and I haven’t missed one yet!👍👍
His content is so relatable to do many people even if they're not wrestling fans. His wisdom comes from living through so many hardships that I can't help but feel inspired. Keep it up maven. You reach so many
Talk about seeing two wholesome individuals dedicated to their craft... One for 30+ years and one for 5+ years. This is beautiful to watch... I Don't think I've listened to something over a few minutes long in years. Thank you Mark and Mave for what you did and continue doing. The amount of respect shown by each of you to one another... The world would be a better place with more men like you.
I'm 37 years old, male, currently working as a physician in Ohio. I remember most of the TV memories these 2 are talking about. The content is super interesting because that golden era that gave us so many memories is layered with so mnay differrent perspectives which helps people of my generation relive those moments. Keep it coming @Maven and @Taker
Am I the only one who is happy that Taker's podcast is not on the WWE Network or Peacock and is on TH-cam because they are not restricted and they do, say and host whatever they want. Even Mark Callaway seems very comfortable. Also, the channel is growing rapidly.
youtube is restricted and Undertaker said in an earlier podcast... that WWE listens in so Matt was picked for one reason because he understands what they could and couldn't talk about.
@@TheTimMalcolm It seems that you misunderstood me. What he meant was that WWE would have told Taker that you should host this and not host this as well. For example, when the undertaker rates his top wwe small guys of all time spoke on his channel and Chris Benoit said, “You think WWE would have allowed this?” Of course not. They will not allow him to mention his name. This is my point. I hope you understand, as I am terrible at explaining. 😭😭😭
Maven....don't ever be bothered by the haters who say you weren't even a mid-carder. You were there, man, you were in The Show. I'd rather be batting 9th on a major league baseball team for just a three game series, than to have never made it at all. Not everyone can be the clean up hitter, or the Main Eventer, but you were there, dude, and I'm glad to see you embrace it. Thank you guys for a great show! Both of your channels rock the content
Even in the context of TH-cam, he's doing a great job! Someone like Undertaker has his subscribers because of who he is, Maven has his subscribers because he puts out genuinely higher quality TH-cam content than other wrestlers.
My favourite part about this is the fact that back in the day when Mave was wrestling you would have thought that him and Taker wouldn't have been all that good of buddies but they're chemistry and very clear admiration for each others body of work goes to show they genuinely like and care for each other. This isn't abnormal for wrestlers but these 2 I personally would never of picked to get along so well outside the ring. This is part of what makes wrestling great! Super informational and inspiring guys keep up the amazing work!
The reason why Mark is the G.O.A.T is because there are six or seven things you need to be a great professional wrestler. He's the only one who covers all of them. Every other wrestler has a deficiency in one respect or another, no matter how great they were, but Taker was good at EVERYTHING involved in the business.
Respect to any Wrestler in the Industry and the Occupation itself, and thank you for the memories: Really happy to see Maven come out with his channel and his excellent story telling. Happy to finally see the Undertaker come out with his own channel and share his experiences in the industry. Hope to see the Undertaker banter it out with DDP someday...
Pro wrestling is truly a unique form of entertainment. It's one of the last types of theatre with a mass appeal and allows for really unique forms of storytelling that you only would find in fantasy, except it's all grounded in reality.
The reason I love Maven’s TH-cam content so much is because of his come up. He was just a fan like any of us, went on a reality show and ended up in the WWE. It kinda makes me feel like we’re all one step away if they brought back tough enough lol
I like how you guys respect each other. Maven always says in his channel that he owes his career to the Undertaker, and I was always wonder "Does Undertaker saw this? And if he did how he feels about it." Now I know the answer. And its cool that you reconected, and looking at ending of this podcast, I guess now you will be in touch. And that's great. This is one good thing about social media, it makes things like this happens. And we deffinatley want Maven to return. This podcast was too short. You guys are amazing.
If you are reading this Mr. Calloway I don't know if you remember this but when I was 13 I met you at a covenant store in Denver and you were just so nice to me and I wanted to tell you thank you for that. I'm now about to go into my master's degree program because you told me at that age "don't give up keep trying for whatever it is in life you want" and that has stuck with me.
Thank you Matt and taker for doing this podcast. I know it's been an internal struggle doing something outside of wrestling but it's really helping me get through this tough time I'm in right now. And when I see a new video posted I get a sigh of relief knowing I can make it another day if I listen to the new episode. Matt's great and taker is great, please keep making more videos
Why has this become such a popular thing to do in TH-cam comment sections? You don't air out your shit to strangers for sympathy. We all got problems man, toughen up, it's good for you.
@@billycole852He commented it because this is, wait for it..... A COMMENT SECTION. People chat, share thoughts and opinions, insights and experiences. He didn't "air out" anything. He simply mentioned that he's going through a tough time. That's EXTREMELY relatable. Being a total prick to a complete stranger doesn't make you "stronger" or "tougher". You're just a pompous asshole talking shit to someone from behind a screen. If you're this angry and bitter because a man IS strong enough to share that, maybe you need to take some time to reflect on why other people having honest insights makes you so angry. I hope things get better for you.😢
Ignore "Billy Wannabe Badass" up there ⬆️⬆️ I'm sorry you're dealing with heavy stuff right now, but I'm glad you found this and it helps you deal. I know when my Dad passed, I binge watched OSW Review and the laughter I had was so cathartic. Watching and hearing about wrestling from our childhoods is such a nostalgic feeling- I totally get why this podcast has such a calming effect. Whatever it is you're going through, keep your head up. You got this. You matter, and we need you here, man. Keep fighting. ❤ sending you so much love❤
Love seeing this collab! Maven’s content is so pertinent because the inner workings of pro wrestling was so taboo for so long that to see someone pull the curtains back at this point is just explosive. People have been so curious for so long and he’s really one I’d the first to do it like he is.
By the way about that rumor that he strike Kanyon hard because he was a gay, and Taker said "someone put that rumor out", this "someone" is Kanyon himself. He was sure that Taker was supposed to bury him, and punish him for his sexuality. This topic was brought at Dark Side of the ring. It is sad that Kanyon was that bitter at that point of his life, to think that way.
Maven is an awesome dude! Met him 10 or so years ago when he was bouncing at an NYC bar. Couldn’t be the nicest person, thank you for taking the time to talk to me.
Taker and Maven are 2 of the few on YT right now worth my subscription. Great work gentleman. This lifelong wrestling fan really enjoys all of the content you both bring us. Thank You!!
Oh my god, the call was made and it's finally answered. Wow, thank you so much for getting Maven on the show. Lots of memories from 2002 seeing Maven and Taker together, I still remember Maven eliminating Taker from the rumble match and then going on to beat him for the hardcore title. Absolutely loved this
Maven got me watching wrestling again after skipping it for 15 years. His personality is so infectious and his ability to tell stories is relatable. I also can’t help but feel like he was a missed opportunity in the WWE. He is so well beloved right now and I even know non wrestling fans who like him. I really think the WWE should hire him as a commentator or bring him back as an interviewer at live events (or backstage segments). Seriously he’s a star and it’s such a wasted opportunity. When the Undertaker is literally praising him and saying his podcast was inspired by Maven - he is doing something right.
He took the words right out of my mouth, I haven’t looked the WWE’s way since i was 13 and ten years later here I am buying 2k23 😂 binging content, and watching wrestling movies/documentaries like I’m 10 again
This just shows the professionalism, respect, and dedication that drove these two people together to creating a truly awesome show for people to enjoy!! Thank you Taker and thank you Maven!!
The way I see it, if you become a WWE superstar and have an action figure and in a wrestling videogame you will always be a WWE superstar. You guys rule! Thanks for all you've done for us fans. Respect brothers.
agreed. I think 400k subs later, he’s really coming into his own as Maven the TH-camr. Lots of people overdo it but he interjects when needed but also isn’t just a ghost
yep!when he retired we became adult and thinking that we might never see him again unless if there are WWE special occasion but here we are.....bless the internet!
I haven't watched wrestling consistently since 2008, and watching Maven and his commentary and insight on his time in the WWE is entertaining. But more importantly, nostalgic and informative. Thank you Maven and i'll keep supporting!
Undertaker might be the most genuine guy out there. There is a reason why he is the goat. The way he mixes with people and surely makes them feel that they are not just sitting out there with the Undertaker but just a brother from another mother. He is the guy.
Maven came half a second away from winning the WWE Championship from Triple H, even with Evolution at ringside, while Orton And Jericho And Benoit were trying to help Maven. HHH CRAWLED away barely winning. They all put Maven over i can understand his respect. Maven has the Charisma, would Love to see him Back in WWE. And of course The Undertaker...imagine Taker And Maven in tag team against someone id pay to see it.
I think the reason why Maven is so popular on TH-cam because he's talking about the Ruthless Aggression era and most youtubers either talk about the 90s or the current product.
No , I definitely think it’s because he’s makes video topics that happen to be about wrestling while other makes wrestling opinions or stories that only a percent of people would understand
He's also giving info aspiring wrestlers need. Travel expenses, what to expect on the road, advice for bags. All good stuff for people looking to get into the business.
There are so many lessons in this interview that we can use in everyday life. Helping to make people better makes you better too. Undertaker is clearly an icon, and Maven clearly looks up to him for helping make his career. He helped Maven learn how to respect and lift up anther person making them both look good instead of just looking out for himself. Lifting others up is always a win win situation, and Undertaker understands that, and others should do it too.
This period in history is the most perfect embodiment of "it was the best of times, it was the worst of times" lol because the worlds on fire but we live in a time we get content like this to consume! I havent been big into wrestling in almost 15 years but mannn this type of content is reigniting that love for the sport all over again. Maven is such a great personality and a fantastic ambassador for the industry and taker is as legendary as they come and also is a great personality to watch. Some of the best content on youtube of any genre period, not just wrestling!
Undertaker's guest streak 1-0 Mark henry 20th of may 2024 2-0 Tim Kennedy 27th of may 2024 3-0 Nick boyer 3rd of june 2024 4-0 Maven huffman 10th of june 2024 Creatures of the night and the bsk family We got it baby🎉🎉 The streeeak continues 🔥🔥
Hell yes this was awesome. So great to see this episode. Full circle for maven. From being a rookie that taker helped to being invited to a taker podcast as a colleague in the youtube business wow.
Maven had a great career moment by eliminating the Undertaker at the Rumble, it's unfortunate he couldn't capitalise further in WWE, but as a TH-camr, Maven is perfect ❤
Yeah because he didn't have to rely on the person who couldn't even book Sting properly because even back in mavens days he was out of touch and maven actually booked himself and we were all deceived. STFU it's not his fault Vince sucked booking even back then
@@ashleyalexander2847Maven himself has said he lacked the discipline to go further and was more focused on what wrestling did for him than that he could do for wrestling.
@@SamuraiSilverhand Something the overwhelming majority of guys who had similar opportunities and fumbles could never, ever own up to. So respect to Maven on that.
Funny that someone would say that Maven "only spent 5 years in the business, he can't know shit," when that length of time truly is an eternity, as Taker aaid. The Attitude Era was less than 5 years. The Rock's initial run from debut to first Hollywood departure in 01 was less than 5 years, with his overall full time career being less than 8 years. You can get a shit tonne done in that time, and you can pick up a whole bunch about the business, or any stories. Maven giving his view on things is absolutely valid.
you gotta think, they on the road and doing shows multiple times a week almost every week of the year. That is like a 2021 car that has 200,000 miles, when you typically see that kind of mileage on cars nearing 10 years old and beyond
S**t, Brock’ first run was what, less than 3 years?? Correct me if I’m wrong haha, and I’m sure Lesnar did and learned a lot in his first run. People are ignorant to think Mave didn’t learn anything in his short run.
The Attitude Era was where the eyeballs were though. After that got boring. 5 years is still nothing to sneeze at but it's not the same as going through that time.
@@metalswifty23 That's crazy to think about. He truly is one of the greatest "What Ifs" in wrestling history, despite the fact that he's accomplished so much and came back to accomplish even more.
Glad to see Maven here since he’s been doing his own YT thing for awhile now. Ever since he spoke about his Taker feud a few months ago…this meeting had to happen!
I like Maven because it comes across as he's just your friend and he's reporting back to you what the WWE was like. His channel got me into watching wrestling stuff again.
I love when Taker is talking about people turning into fans during his entrance and being intimidated because of the “tenure of the character”, not taking any of the shine for himself and everything he’s done and means to this business. Really humble man. And Maven is an absolute treat to listen to. Loved this show.
I was there at Rumble '02 in Atlanta and I can tell you the arena came unglued when this happened. Everyone was completely losing their mind. Well done to all involved. Great memories.
The part about an hour in when Taker is talking about psychology is pure gold. I see a lot of wrestlers these days that doesn't get the concept of it at all. A guy will take spinning spiked piledrive from the top of a ladder though two or three tables, kick out of the pin at 2 and start locking up and doing highspots. It's melts my brain when I see that shit.
Yes it feels like that. It's like having a big platter of quesadillas. It's delicious but how can you enjoy that when you have to inhale it all up without tasting it properly and enjoy the efforts the cook made to make it delicious.
@@stalinsoulz7872 I look at it a bit more negatively than you do. It's like a big ol' platter of the nastiest shit anyone could ever eat. Ox assholes or something. I just want a bacon cheeseburger, man. There's no reason nor logic to half the shit that goes on in a wrestling ring these days. On a weekly basis I see dozens of things that make me think "Terry Funk is doing moonsaults in his grave right now." Nobody tries to convince anyone that anything is even remotely real anymore and it just makes the whole thing pointless. Any goof with athletic ability can learn how to do moves, but it takes actually talent to convince people of things. Kayfabe and making people believe in what they were seeing was the true art of professional wrestling and unfortunately, that's a dead artform.
Another epic episode from Mark Calaway! Maven Huffman’s insights on that shocking Undertaker moment and the realities of wrestling really hit hard. The stories about brutal chairshots and the behind-the-scenes look at the wrestling world are exactly why this channel is a treasure for fans. Keep digging up these gems, Undertaker! #SixFeetUnder #WrestlingLegends 🤼♂️💥
How many other Rumble eliminations are still talked about 10, even 20 years after they happened? Some, for sure, but very few. Absolutely classic moment.
What a great episode! If y’all want Maven on the show again comment YES to this message!
Yessssss the chemistry in this was awesome!
Yes
Yes
Definitely yes👏🏾👏🏾
Absolutely yes! Fantastic episode!
Absolute pleasure and honor sitting with both you guys. I wish you guys continued success and I will run it back anytime you want!
now we need Mark on your channel to complete the "loop", Prof ;)
We love you!
This was a really fun episode.
Love both your channel it’s awesome that we got the crossover both of you guys are killing it
The best episode so far!...
Glad to see Taker finally getting the Maven rub.
Lol
😂 good to see vets like maven give the rub to an up in comer
Underrated comment brother lol. Hope more people see this
This is the best comment on TH-cam!!!
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Never thought id see the day where the undertaker casually sits and talks to a dude about erectile dysfunction 😂😂😂
Steroids for weiners 😂
"Blew chew. One pill and you're ready to go one on one with the Undertaker!"
WHAT how did i miss this? lmaooo what part is that?
@@showtime123524.06 they start talking about it
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Undertakers comedic timing and facial expressions are seriously underated.
They’re properly rated. Why do you think he’s been at the tippy top of wrestlers? He’s every wrestlers favorite wrestler
I did not expect him to be this funny and entertaining because he played a serious character for 30 years. Mark Callaway seems to be one of the few wrestlers who has charisma even outside of character. He and Steve Austin will listen to them all the time.
What system do you use to rate?
He's still "selling" and "telling the story" just like the pro He's always been!!
Such a great episode! How can you not love these guys?
You, Maven, Taker and Wrestletalk carry the wrestling media. Keep it up and hope you have continued success.
CVV you're also up there with them Braddah.. You hustled crazy in the past decade to get where you are and mad respect for that
❤ Take a chop from Gunther 😂
How was that dinner the night before?? U must've been marking out!
This guy poking his beak in on everything wrasslin these days
The blue chew ads with taker are the most hilarious I’ve ever heard 🤣
I started laughing when he said steroids for your wiener, but legal lol 😂
Just said this to my wife, never expected to hear Taker selling weiner pills!😂
My 10yr old self is dying of laughter! Deadman telling you how to get your deadman to rise!😂
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@@joshuajackson4289 Especially with that accent. I was waiting for a "it'll make your Weiner sit up like a deadman"
@elreyyakko inspired by the promo Godfather cut on him
Maven might of not even been a mid carder, but damnit this man is gold standard for Wrestling TH-cam Channels.
We got Maven and The Undertaker collab before GTA 6
We need Taker and Maven in GTA 6 plus Stone Cold Steve Austin, Hell Yeah!
@@Peachy_TigerI wanna be able rob the Performance Centre
We got a worldwide shut down and aliens before GTA 6
We got Tenkaichi 4 before gta 6
@IStevenSeagalThey should have both.
What’s funny is that Mavens content isn’t especially unique to him. Everybody is telling wrestling stories. It’s his personality that’s resonating
Who else is peeling back
the curtain like Maven?
Who am I missing?
@@syncl_rity7508 lol? Undertaker, Bruce Prichard, Jim Cornette, Jim Ross, Kevin Nash, Eric Bishoff, Stone Cold, Jeff Jarrett, Konnan and about a dozen more.
Maven is the only one who has the attitude of "well I'm never gonna be asked back anyway". Prichard and Bischoff and everyone else don't want to burn any bridges. Maven doesn't care
@@zachary_attackery You missed Cornette then. They've actually asked Corny back and he says, "Not no, but F*** NO!!!" As Momma Cornette used to say. 😏
@@SSJ2Phenom Cornette has already been fired from every promotion in existence at this point
After watching this podcast i understand why Maven is soo beloved. He talks like he is your best friend from the 4th grade and just reminds you about all the fun crazy stuff you two would do growing up.
Maven needs to be in the 2025 Rumble. That’ll be a great pop man
Literally just had this thought
Yes!
Maven!!!! Man this Undertaker guy could get pretty famous if he's pulling legends onto his show.
I think Raven would be good guest as well. I know they didn't really have any angles but he's good knowing about the business too
Did I read this right?
@@Viikk785 have you seen mavens show? He's one of my favorite rasslers now
@@Viikk785😂wow you don’t know what’s up at all. LOL🤣
@@Abigail_Wyatt tell me then 😂
We finally got this crossover‼️‼️
Best crossover since avengers
I been waiting for this lol
@@larryalexander6333 It might be better than WOlverine and Deadpool or Family Guy and Simpsons.
I can't wait until Taker appears in Maven's channel. :)
@@kenterminateddq5311 right
What tihgugui@@alexrivera633
Im a truck driver, I just drove from Az. To Tx. 7 hours listening to this show and I luved every minute of it. Awesome show.
I was Maven’s Uber driver after this.
I did indeed ask about the drop kick 😂
Cap
@@ilovekatescott8057 no cap i was the car this is true
@@ilovekatescott8057it's true bro I was the windshield wipers
You forgot to say "trust me bro"
@@ilovekatescott8057he’s not lying bro. i’m maven. this is my back up youtube channel
Big TH-cam stars like Maven putting Taker over? That’s insane man.
He isn't bigger than undertaker
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@@JennaLeighover and out
@@Tbchgku If we're being technical here: Maven does in fact have more subscribers than Taker as I write this.
@@OldSchoolDudeGamingAnd because of the quality content. The Undertaker has his subscribers because of who he is
One of the coolest things about Maven and his TH-cam channel is it’s become more than his wrestling. Maven is a moment in the WWE history, here he’s a front runner in wrestler TH-cam genre, no longer a moment, he a trendsetter and genre leader, thats a really cool thing to have when we’re talking to a wrestler who doesn’t wrestler anymore talking about wrestling
I love how genuinely humble everyone here is. Undertaker is my favorite wrestler of all time and it's is so cool to see this side of him.
Whatttt?!?! Taker listened and gave us Maven!!! 😭😭😭😭🔥🔥🔥🔥
Taker always does what's best for business
@@dbmikeyg255yeah
What People forget is Maven made it to Wrestlemania and won Hardcore Championship in the Era when Legends rolled as active Superstars like Undertaker, Booker T, Eddie Gurrerro, Rey Mysterio, Batista, John Cen, JBL etc. That place was stacked! For him to make it to Wrestlemania and Fight Goldust who is a Legend himself in that legendary Era, Massive Respect for him, He lived the Dream & thats Success! You cant compared that Roster with today's Roster
There really was an entire generation of young talent that had nowhere to go up the card because the card was so stacked at that time, and there wasn't another company that could seriously compete with WWE. I mean think of how loaded the roster was during that 2002 to 2012 era? You had top level talent feuding over the midcard titles, so where were those younger guys supposed to go? I mean of course you had Orton, Cena, Batista, and Lesnar who were groomed for success, but aside from them there was very little room for up and coming guys to get a slot. Maven was unfortunately in that group in my opinion but he certainly wasn't one of few. So many promising talents weren't allowed a spot in that era
@Captain_Insano_nomercy I imagine this is also the reason guys like AJ Styles avoided joining the WWE at that time. As good as they are, and AJ is one of the all time bests, they'd get lost in the midcard shuffle back then
@aninfinitemindofmusicandreams yeah the TNA guys had room to get themselves over, at least until it started to become WCW 2.0, but during that era TNA was a better place to be for a younger guy
This xxxxxxxxx
@@Captain_Insano_nomercythat's why competition is needed in wrestling
Of all the wrestling content on TH-cam, this is one of the best segments out there. The dialogue between Maven and Taker is something I didn't expect. Just an amazing watch from start to finish.
Undertaker reading a Blue Chew ad is insane 😂😭
I'm pretty burnt out on wrestling podcasts and behind the scenes type wrestling content these days, but Maven and Taker are a breath of fresh air. This podcast was too short.
Yea that hour and a half went by really fast. Sign of a great podcast
@nickswix6976 I'm listening in my headphones at work. When it was over I was like, WTF THATS IT? Didn't even realize an 1 and a half went by.
most of them always talk business and the seriousness of it, taker just seems to finally just chill about everything
Bro said to short… video the length of a movie 😂😂😂
Well maven is a great orienter because he was a teacher back then before a wrestler and it mended well with mark(undertaker) chill air and also helps that throughout the podcast we get to see gow maven and taker had a kot in common with hobbies and stuff making the podcast too entertaining to even bother to look how much time has passed by@@ashantaylumpkins
"I don't study this stuff - I did it. I don't need to remember it all." What an awesome line that Taker just casually drops.
That line struck me too. I so loved that. Lololololol! It made me realize I am 37 and remember nothing from parts of the 90s in such chronological order as people expect Taker to from his own distant past.
I am from Mavens channel. So good to see you guys back together.
"See, that's why we're professionals... and you're a mark." 🤣👏👏👏 man I popped for that 😆
Sorry bro, LOL
I did too and I’m at work LOL
If you are reading this Matt, you are a great host and without you the show wouldn't be as good. (also we need to get Kane on this show)
He's also hilarious in a goofy kinda way and such sweetheart ❤
Sure is @@sandylove8611
He's growing on me. His sense of humor and, of course, Undertaker always picking on him really makes me laugh. I nearly died when he went into the Hogan impression doing a Blue Chew promo. Seriously, I almost choked on my sandwich laughing.
MATT IS MY FAVORITE REDNECK ON TH-cam. SECOND FAVORITE WOULD BE THE UNDERTAKER
It's all jealousy, they think they somehow have equal rights to do a podcast with Taker. Get over yourself. Matt's a good dude
I’m 33 years old. Never once been a wrestling fan, and honesty I’m still not a “fan” but one day Maven’s channel was in my TH-cam suggestions and I’ll be damned if I haven’t watched every single video and subscribed to him. Hearing the ins and outs of that industry, paired with his passion and storytelling makes for crazy compelling content.
I’m 43 and I was a fan when macho man, big boss man, Jake the snake, Sgt slaughter, Mr perfect etc…. The golden age in my opinion but I haven’t watched wrestling in probably 30-32 years and one day mavens channel popped up on recommended and I haven’t missed one yet!👍👍
Maven is so good at telling stories
His content is so relatable to do many people even if they're not wrestling fans. His wisdom comes from living through so many hardships that I can't help but feel inspired. Keep it up maven. You reach so many
im 36, havent watched wrestling in nearly 20 years, Maven has really interesting content now I watch some clips & highlights of wrestling on TH-cam
You should watch AEW.
Talk about seeing two wholesome individuals dedicated to their craft... One for 30+ years and one for 5+ years. This is beautiful to watch... I Don't think I've listened to something over a few minutes long in years. Thank you Mark and Mave for what you did and continue doing. The amount of respect shown by each of you to one another... The world would be a better place with more men like you.
Never thought i would have ever expected to see in 2024 Maven & The Undertaker completing each other's content 😅
I'm 37 years old, male, currently working as a physician in Ohio.
I remember most of the TV memories these 2 are talking about. The content is super interesting because that golden era that gave us so many memories is layered with so mnay differrent perspectives which helps people of my generation relive those moments.
Keep it coming @Maven and @Taker
Am I the only one who is happy that Taker's podcast is not on the WWE Network or Peacock and is on TH-cam because they are not restricted and they do, say and host whatever they want. Even Mark Callaway seems very comfortable. Also, the channel is growing rapidly.
This just confirms undertaker is tapped in 😭😭😭😭
TH-cam unrestricted 😂
youtube is restricted and Undertaker said in an earlier podcast... that WWE listens in so Matt was picked for one reason because he understands what they could and couldn't talk about.
@@TheTimMalcolm It seems that you misunderstood me. What he meant was that WWE would have told Taker that you should host this and not host this as well. For example, when the undertaker rates his top wwe small guys of all time spoke on his channel and Chris Benoit said, “You think WWE would have allowed this?” Of course not. They will not allow him to mention his name. This is my point. I hope you understand, as I am terrible at explaining. 😭😭😭
They would want a percent of his profit.
Maven....don't ever be bothered by the haters who say you weren't even a mid-carder. You were there, man, you were in The Show. I'd rather be batting 9th on a major league baseball team for just a three game series, than to have never made it at all. Not everyone can be the clean up hitter, or the Main Eventer, but you were there, dude, and I'm glad to see you embrace it.
Thank you guys for a great show! Both of your channels rock the content
Right. He got to work with legends like taker, hhh, hbk, orton etc
If you’re remembered fondly in wrestling by fans, you done your job
Maven comes across as someone who appreciates everything he had, and doesn't hold grudges or resentment or think he should have had more.
Everyone who hates on a wrestler is just jealous they'll never be a wrestler cause they're stuck in a 9to5 😂
Even in the context of TH-cam, he's doing a great job! Someone like Undertaker has his subscribers because of who he is, Maven has his subscribers because he puts out genuinely higher quality TH-cam content than other wrestlers.
My favourite part about this is the fact that back in the day when Mave was wrestling you would have thought that him and Taker wouldn't have been all that good of buddies but they're chemistry and very clear admiration for each others body of work goes to show they genuinely like and care for each other. This isn't abnormal for wrestlers but these 2 I personally would never of picked to get along so well outside the ring. This is part of what makes wrestling great! Super informational and inspiring guys keep up the amazing work!
"CAN SOMEONE ANSWER THAT PHONE?" best line ever of the whole interview
Maven is one of those guys you want to succeed in life…period.
Mavens career resurgence is crazy. When i watched his first video i had no idea his star would take off again so quickly
WWE comeback is a MUST for Maven. As a charismatic manager for sure!
Or General Manager.
Yes@@johans3164
The reason why Mark is the G.O.A.T is because there are six or seven things you need to be a great professional wrestler. He's the only one who covers all of them. Every other wrestler has a deficiency in one respect or another, no matter how great they were, but Taker was good at EVERYTHING involved in the business.
Respect to any Wrestler in the Industry and the Occupation itself, and thank you for the memories: Really happy to see Maven come out with his channel and his excellent story telling. Happy to finally see the Undertaker come out with his own channel and share his experiences in the industry. Hope to see the Undertaker banter it out with DDP someday...
Taker is so lucky he was able to work with Maven.
😂
Maybe it's actually the other way around lol 😂
I’m a 45 yr old man who NEVER could get into WWF/WWE but since finding Maven’s channel I’m hooked on wrestling lore and storytelling
Pro wrestling lore always hooks non-wrestling fans. I work with a couple guys that never watched wrestling but watch shoot interviews regularly.
Pro wrestling is truly a unique form of entertainment. It's one of the last types of theatre with a mass appeal and allows for really unique forms of storytelling that you only would find in fantasy, except it's all grounded in reality.
@@thor1829 you said it so right. It's poetry in motion
Recently divorced huh....
Some real pricks out here @@robthedude4861
The reason I love Maven’s TH-cam content so much is because of his come up. He was just a fan like any of us, went on a reality show and ended up in the WWE. It kinda makes me feel like we’re all one step away if they brought back tough enough lol
I like how you guys respect each other. Maven always says in his channel that he owes his career to the Undertaker, and I was always wonder "Does Undertaker saw this? And if he did how he feels about it." Now I know the answer. And its cool that you reconected, and looking at ending of this podcast, I guess now you will be in touch. And that's great. This is one good thing about social media, it makes things like this happens. And we deffinatley want Maven to return. This podcast was too short. You guys are amazing.
If you are reading this Mr. Calloway I don't know if you remember this but when I was 13 I met you at a covenant store in Denver and you were just so nice to me and I wanted to tell you thank you for that. I'm now about to go into my master's degree program because you told me at that age "don't give up keep trying for whatever it is in life you want" and that has stuck with me.
Oh, i was talking on the phone, kid, but uhhhh yeah, i remember some kid from a million years ago. Mark Callaway (probably)
THANK YOU MATT. PLEASE HAVE MAVEN HUFFMAN ON THE PODCAST A SECOND TIME !!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Matt and taker for doing this podcast. I know it's been an internal struggle doing something outside of wrestling but it's really helping me get through this tough time I'm in right now. And when I see a new video posted I get a sigh of relief knowing I can make it another day if I listen to the new episode. Matt's great and taker is great, please keep making more videos
Why has this become such a popular thing to do in TH-cam comment sections? You don't air out your shit to strangers for sympathy. We all got problems man, toughen up, it's good for you.
@@billycole852He commented it because this is, wait for it..... A COMMENT SECTION. People chat, share thoughts and opinions, insights and experiences. He didn't "air out" anything. He simply mentioned that he's going through a tough time. That's EXTREMELY relatable.
Being a total prick to a complete stranger doesn't make you "stronger" or "tougher". You're just a pompous asshole talking shit to someone from behind a screen.
If you're this angry and bitter because a man IS strong enough to share that, maybe you need to take some time to reflect on why other people having honest insights makes you so angry. I hope things get better for you.😢
Ignore "Billy Wannabe Badass" up there ⬆️⬆️
I'm sorry you're dealing with heavy stuff right now, but I'm glad you found this and it helps you deal. I know when my Dad passed, I binge watched OSW Review and the laughter I had was so cathartic. Watching and hearing about wrestling from our childhoods is such a nostalgic feeling- I totally get why this podcast has such a calming effect.
Whatever it is you're going through, keep your head up. You got this. You matter, and we need you here, man. Keep fighting. ❤ sending you so much love❤
Love seeing this collab! Maven’s content is so pertinent because the inner workings of pro wrestling was so taboo for so long that to see someone pull the curtains back at this point is just explosive. People have been so curious for so long and he’s really one I’d the first to do it like he is.
Taker actually getting mad about the chair shots was absolutely hilarious
That was scary lol
By the way about that rumor that he strike Kanyon hard because he was a gay, and Taker said "someone put that rumor out", this "someone" is Kanyon himself. He was sure that Taker was supposed to bury him, and punish him for his sexuality. This topic was brought at Dark Side of the ring. It is sad that Kanyon was that bitter at that point of his life, to think that way.
Read this right on that part too
I thought if we ever got this crossover it would be on a Zoom call or something, but it's good that they did it in person.
Agreed. Much respect them doing this properly. Not the constant disconnect we see.
Only works in person... those zoom call pods get skipped over real fast regardless of guest
Maven is an awesome dude! Met him 10 or so years ago when he was bouncing at an NYC bar. Couldn’t be the nicest person, thank you for taking the time to talk to me.
Taker and Maven are 2 of the few on YT right now worth my subscription. Great work gentleman. This lifelong wrestling fan really enjoys all of the content you both bring us. Thank You!!
Oh my god, the call was made and it's finally answered. Wow, thank you so much for getting Maven on the show. Lots of memories from 2002 seeing Maven and Taker together, I still remember Maven eliminating Taker from the rumble match and then going on to beat him for the hardcore title. Absolutely loved this
Maven got me watching wrestling again after skipping it for 15 years. His personality is so infectious and his ability to tell stories is relatable.
I also can’t help but feel like he was a missed opportunity in the WWE. He is so well beloved right now and I even know non wrestling fans who like him.
I really think the WWE should hire him as a commentator or bring him back as an interviewer at live events (or backstage segments). Seriously he’s a star and it’s such a wasted opportunity. When the Undertaker is literally praising him and saying his podcast was inspired by Maven - he is doing something right.
best orator
I agree, I came back to wrestling due to maven
Same.. i just restarted from 1998, it’s gonna take my entire life to catch up but damn it I’m loving/appreciating it now more than I did as a kid!
He took the words right out of my mouth, I haven’t looked the WWE’s way since i was 13 and ten years later here I am buying 2k23 😂 binging content, and watching wrestling movies/documentaries like I’m 10 again
@@terrencebrooks5762 I've been thinking about restarting from 1998, how do I go about watching? is it all on the network?
Such a great episode, maven has easily become one of my favorite people to watch on TH-cam and I'm glad to see him on here.
Finally got Maven on here. I'd love to see Kane. Another person I'd love to see on here that does amazing work on YT is Stevie Richards.
I would never thought Undertaker & Matt would do an ad for Blue Chew 💀 had me dying
Taker is hilarious 😂
Gotta chew it and do it you heard the man!
steroids for your wiener was not something i thought id hear from takers mouth
Steroids for your weiner.
Deadman certified.
23:04 "I got 10 minutes, I got 12 moves... I gotta get my shit in" 😂😂😂
This just shows the professionalism, respect, and dedication that drove these two people together to creating a truly awesome show for people to enjoy!! Thank you Taker and thank you Maven!!
This is such good stuff! It’s like a contest in humility. These guys are the best.
Man, the subtle storyline about Matt being the program heel will one day evolve to a wrestling promotion based in podcasts. Mark my words
I love him they bicker like a married couple 😂😂
I vote Matt for the new Coach! He'd add a whole new level of genuine fear and awkwardness talking to wrestlers in the back in kayfabe mode.
Should have named his podcast “ mark my words “
Matt vs CVV 😂
@@ethanstiles948 I'd buy this PPV 😂😂😂
The crossover we've all been waiting for is finally here. That's how you kickoff a Monday.
The way I see it, if you become a WWE superstar and have an action figure and in a wrestling videogame you will always be a WWE superstar. You guys rule! Thanks for all you've done for us fans. Respect brothers.
That was awesome ! Thanks for having Maven here with y'all ! That was crazy!
Mavens comedic timing is pretty good too. lol. Likeable dude
agreed. I think 400k subs later, he’s really coming into his own as Maven the TH-camr. Lots of people overdo it but he interjects when needed but also isn’t just a ghost
man i can't believe that The Undertaker can be so much fun to listen to,grew up watching him wrestle now he's talking I love it!
yep!when he retired we became adult and thinking that we might never see him again unless if there are WWE special occasion but here we are.....bless the internet!
Ikr!not in just ring but outside ring also he's a pure entertainer,thanks Taker for another great episode🥂
One word about The Undertaker: IRRESISTIBLE!❤
Taker is the GOAT ❤
Deadman podcast🤟
I haven't watched wrestling consistently since 2008, and watching Maven and his commentary and insight on his time in the WWE is entertaining. But more importantly, nostalgic and informative. Thank you Maven and i'll keep supporting!
He might have been a mid card wrestler but he is main event content creator
Undertaker might be the most genuine guy out there. There is a reason why he is the goat. The way he mixes with people and surely makes them feel that they are not just sitting out there with the Undertaker but just a brother from another mother. He is the guy.
So happy to see Maven getting massive exposure. Proof that nice guys can win 👏🏻
Is he a nice guy?
Do you know him
@@justinterry2926 Brilliant, well done Hermit 👏🏻👏🏻
@@CommandoG331 is hermit some sort of insult?
I was just curious if you knew him personally
@@justinterry2926 No you wasn't, you was being a knob. Knob!
@@justinterry2926I met him back in 2019. He’s nicer than you could ever imagine. One of the most genuine dudes i’ve ever met.
I loved this! I would want to see Paul Haymen, Brock Lesnar, Stone Cold, Bret, Sting, Goldberg, Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton 🔥 keep it going guys
Definitely want to see Paul Heyman!!!
Maven came half a second away from winning the WWE Championship from Triple H, even with Evolution at ringside, while Orton And Jericho And Benoit were trying to help Maven. HHH CRAWLED away barely winning. They all put Maven over i can understand his respect. Maven has the Charisma, would Love to see him Back in WWE. And of course The Undertaker...imagine Taker And Maven in tag team against someone id pay to see it.
"Can somebody answer that phone?!" Maven didn't miss a beat, LOL!!!
Who was he dissing?
@@killajay418889he was implying Taker hit him so hard he's still hearing ringing.
Maven is officially a legend.
Thoroughly enjoyed that. Thanks Matt, Taker and Maven.
Great, respectful conversation!
Undertaker is really the Overgiver! 💜
i just found out the UNDERTAKER has a TH-cam channel because of Maven ? that's one funny world we are living in. This is great !
That is funny sir good stuff though😂
I think the reason why Maven is so popular on TH-cam because he's talking about the Ruthless Aggression era and most youtubers either talk about the 90s or the current product.
No , I definitely think it’s because he’s makes video topics that happen to be about wrestling while other makes wrestling opinions or stories that only a percent of people would understand
It’s just cause he’s very charismatic and tells his stories very well. He’s also talking about topics I haven’t heard others talk about
He's also giving info aspiring wrestlers need. Travel expenses, what to expect on the road, advice for bags.
All good stuff for people looking to get into the business.
There are so many lessons in this interview that we can use in everyday life. Helping to make people better makes you better too. Undertaker is clearly an icon, and Maven clearly looks up to him for helping make his career. He helped Maven learn how to respect and lift up anther person making them both look good instead of just looking out for himself. Lifting others up is always a win win situation, and Undertaker understands that, and others should do it too.
This period in history is the most perfect embodiment of "it was the best of times, it was the worst of times" lol because the worlds on fire but we live in a time we get content like this to consume! I havent been big into wrestling in almost 15 years but mannn this type of content is reigniting that love for the sport all over again. Maven is such a great personality and a fantastic ambassador for the industry and taker is as legendary as they come and also is a great personality to watch. Some of the best content on youtube of any genre period, not just wrestling!
Undertaker's guest streak
1-0 Mark henry 20th of may 2024
2-0 Tim Kennedy 27th of may 2024
3-0 Nick boyer 3rd of june 2024
4-0 Maven huffman 10th of june 2024
Creatures of the night and the bsk family We got it baby🎉🎉
The streeeak continues 🔥🔥
The collab we've all been waiting for!
Hell yes this was awesome. So great to see this episode. Full circle for maven. From being a rookie that taker helped to being invited to a taker podcast as a colleague in the youtube business wow.
1:05:54 "I'M FREAKIN' SELLING!!!" That had me laughing really hard 😂
Maven had a great career moment by eliminating the Undertaker at the Rumble, it's unfortunate he couldn't capitalise further in WWE, but as a TH-camr, Maven is perfect ❤
Its WWE booking of him
Yeah because he didn't have to rely on the person who couldn't even book Sting properly because even back in mavens days he was out of touch and maven actually booked himself and we were all deceived. STFU it's not his fault Vince sucked booking even back then
@@ashleyalexander2847Maven himself has said he lacked the discipline to go further and was more focused on what wrestling did for him than that he could do for wrestling.
@@SamuraiSilverhand Something the overwhelming majority of guys who had similar opportunities and fumbles could never, ever own up to. So respect to Maven on that.
Funny that someone would say that Maven "only spent 5 years in the business, he can't know shit," when that length of time truly is an eternity, as Taker aaid.
The Attitude Era was less than 5 years. The Rock's initial run from debut to first Hollywood departure in 01 was less than 5 years, with his overall full time career being less than 8 years.
You can get a shit tonne done in that time, and you can pick up a whole bunch about the business, or any stories. Maven giving his view on things is absolutely valid.
you gotta think, they on the road and doing shows multiple times a week almost every week of the year. That is like a 2021 car that has 200,000 miles, when you typically see that kind of mileage on cars nearing 10 years old and beyond
S**t, Brock’ first run was what, less than 3 years?? Correct me if I’m wrong haha, and I’m sure Lesnar did and learned a lot in his first run. People are ignorant to think Mave didn’t learn anything in his short run.
@@Zambineaux305 Lesnar's first main roster run was even less than that, just 4 days shy of 2 years. However, he did also spend ~2 years in OVW.
The Attitude Era was where the eyeballs were though. After that got boring. 5 years is still nothing to sneeze at but it's not the same as going through that time.
@@metalswifty23 That's crazy to think about. He truly is one of the greatest "What Ifs" in wrestling history, despite the fact that he's accomplished so much and came back to accomplish even more.
Glad to see Maven here since he’s been doing his own YT thing for awhile now.
Ever since he spoke about his Taker feud a few months ago…this meeting had to happen!
Absolutely love this episode!!!! Good to see the Deadman having a good time and relaxing with a old but seemingly new good mate 👍🏻
I like Maven because it comes across as he's just your friend and he's reporting back to you what the WWE was like. His channel got me into watching wrestling stuff again.
I love when Taker is talking about people turning into fans during his entrance and being intimidated because of the “tenure of the character”, not taking any of the shine for himself and everything he’s done and means to this business. Really humble man. And Maven is an absolute treat to listen to. Loved this show.
I was there at Rumble '02 in Atlanta and I can tell you the arena came unglued when this happened. Everyone was completely losing their mind. Well done to all involved. Great memories.
Loved hearing the thought process from Undertaker about the Royal Rumble spot with Maven, he really does have an incredible mind for the business!
No disrespect to Undertaker but I'm here for Maven.
Same
That's the purpose of him bringing guest on
Maven's way of Expressing is so Clear & Good. He Deserves all the Credit hes getting & Massive Respect for both Undertaker & Maven
Omg the collab of all collabs
Been any early fan of Mavens channel. Been a taker fan since like 10 years old lol. Great sit down.
The collab we weren't expecting. But Needed
Literally everyone was expecting this. Why wouldn't you?
i know this gonna be happened
Yeah it was just a matter of when
@@mikkifenton4674I mean it’s not like collaberations for these type of TH-cam shows always happen
The part about an hour in when Taker is talking about psychology is pure gold. I see a lot of wrestlers these days that doesn't get the concept of it at all. A guy will take spinning spiked piledrive from the top of a ladder though two or three tables, kick out of the pin at 2 and start locking up and doing highspots. It's melts my brain when I see that shit.
Yes it feels like that. It's like having a big platter of quesadillas. It's delicious but how can you enjoy that when you have to inhale it all up without tasting it properly and enjoy the efforts the cook made to make it delicious.
@@stalinsoulz7872 I look at it a bit more negatively than you do. It's like a big ol' platter of the nastiest shit anyone could ever eat. Ox assholes or something. I just want a bacon cheeseburger, man. There's no reason nor logic to half the shit that goes on in a wrestling ring these days. On a weekly basis I see dozens of things that make me think "Terry Funk is doing moonsaults in his grave right now." Nobody tries to convince anyone that anything is even remotely real anymore and it just makes the whole thing pointless. Any goof with athletic ability can learn how to do moves, but it takes actually talent to convince people of things. Kayfabe and making people believe in what they were seeing was the true art of professional wrestling and unfortunately, that's a dead artform.
Immense section. Would love Bret on here and him and Taker talking about those type of things.
@@Devypocalypse Me too, man!
Another epic episode from Mark Calaway! Maven Huffman’s insights on that shocking Undertaker moment and the realities of wrestling really hit hard. The stories about brutal chairshots and the behind-the-scenes look at the wrestling world are exactly why this channel is a treasure for fans. Keep digging up these gems, Undertaker! #SixFeetUnder #WrestlingLegends 🤼♂️💥
How many other Rumble eliminations are still talked about 10, even 20 years after they happened? Some, for sure, but very few. Absolutely classic moment.