Former WWE Wrestler Reacts to WWE: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Former WWE wrestler Maven reacts to Last Week Tonight's episode on WWE. What did John Oliver get right? What did he get wrong? Watch the video to find out.
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[@mac692]

Maven has found a second career. I didn’t watch WWE during his career but getting to know him now is amazing. He is so damn likable. Channel is great!

[@thebatman1889]

On point 👉

[@jruwilkerson1356]

You didn't miss anything when he was wrestling. Don't let these comments fool you. Way more entertaining now

[@shaneluke5561]

It really is, i totally agree

[@xziggy_stardustx6786]

Incredibly articulate and smart -- also very forthcoming on inside details. Maven is awesome.

[@matthewgrantham6352]

I started watching as a 7 year old in late 2005. Never saw him wrestle in WWE, but he seems very likeable. I really enjoy his videos.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Maven looks like he's ready to present the Evening news

[@jokir520]

Looks like a game show host 😂

[@wetheboms]

The way he speaks is so well done

[@pikabobchupants]

He would make a fantastic sports anchorman

[@joeybenjamin0030]

😂😂😂

[@Crovax]

Mavening news!

[@ojgimpson]

That clip of Roddy Piper saying he won't make 65.... Truly truly heartbreaking. I hope he rests in peace.

[@CollinMcLean]

If you want sad... the pension Roddy was talking about in that clip wasn't even from his career in wrestling because the WWE doesn't have pensions. It's the pension the Screen Actors Guild offered him for his appearance in films and shows like the John Carpenter film "They Live". The movie that gave us one of the most iconic lines of all time "I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass! And I'm all out of bubblegum..."

[@grendlsma]

Yup....he only made 61.....

[@shinyagami8843]

@@CollinMcLean one of my favorite movies of all time R.I.P. Roddy

[@Snyper1405]

​@CollinMcLean that's where they got the famous lines for duke nukem the video game ☢️

[@user-hx3yv1so2n]

@@CollinMcLeanthey have legend. contracts

[@josephwheatley5488]

Really sad to see how serious Maven was when he said he wouldn't reach 65, wrestlers give so much for our entertainment and I am truly thankful to everyone who steps in the ring because of it.

[@citizenwayne4550]

You realize what is killing these men is concussions and side/after effects of long-term or high level steroid use. Concussions are always a risk. But the pressure fans (and Vince Mcmahaon) put on their physique is what makes them abuse drugs and destroy their hearts. Stop watching. It's the only way to save them.

[@ttm9227]

Yeah and the sad thing is a lot of times as much as we don’t want to admit it these guys know their bodies and we all know most of the time their not wrong. I really like maven as a guy and i hope we get to see him around doing this for a long time

[@ezioauditore6371]

It made me sad asf man. I really hope he is wrong and outlives his expectations. I mean if mfs like Ric Flair and Mick Foley could still be living after all the crazy shit they did in their career, Maven definitely deserves a shot at a long and youthful life.

[@porchtime504]

Jon Oliver stinks

[@grahamstrouse1165]

He seems pretty healthy. He’s in his middle 40s, has a healthy weight for his height, sounds like he has his shit together. Most wrestlers don’t live long lives but some do. The Iron Sheikh passed away last summer at 81 & he was competed during wrestling’s most physically destructive era in the ‘80s & ‘90s.

[@djzigg3284]

Maven stating "i have no chance of seeing 65" is heartbreaking to hear. My god man, what a statement to hear. I can only hope the best for you.

[@txmetalhead82xk]

We know our bodies better than anyone. I am hoping he stays healthy, he is a good guy.

[@peartreeproductions77]

Makes you wonder what he put in his system , bless his heart

[@shakabrah3030]

He's had a shorter career and he's still fit now. Also, when you look at Ric Flair, that guy went harder than anybody else in terms of drinking, partying, (probably) drugs & he obviously took steroids, has been wrestling for like 50 years and he's still alive at 74.

[@EOTA564]

Luck/genetics is also a factor.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

​​@@shakabrah3030Flairs explanation for it is that his thing was always just drinking and he was not reliant on steroids and didn't use drugs. He also caught the severe health problems in time, unlike others who didn't. Had he let it go he would have been gone years ago too

[@thedevilisaloser666]

Maven really did go from being the "Ok, he's cool. Not anything I am dying to see but fun" to "Oh my god, Maven is talking- everyone SHUT UP we need to listen this is gonna be good"

[@BENNY_MAC]

😂😂😂 for real! Good for him also for blowing up like this! Seems like the coolest dude

[@nomercy4life]

Maven always had that IT factor, they just never put any valuable story lines under his belt

[@mattyx25]

Fact. Thanks to these KZbin videos, he's one of my favorite wrestlers ever.

[@hugoku]

Not sure what levers he pulled to show up in my feed from video #1, but i'm glad he did.

[@heelgill]

​@@hugokuTargeted the algorithm correctly.

[@shelbybabcock8779]

The moment he was saying “yeah. I won’t make 65” broke my heart. He said that with all the certainty and resignation of a person with a terminal illness. That is horrible. That should not be the case.

[@marsship921]

Eh... Not that bad.

[@Bigdickulous]

That is something I'm not permitted to say out loud. You're right, it shouldn't be case...especially for someone as badass as Maven

[@antigoniem06]

Roddy died at 61, damn.

[@thequinlanshow3326]

​@@marsship921 not that bad 🤓🤓🤓

[@jscolli1]

Great video. But I gotta point out that Maven used the phrase "but that's just the business." multiple times. And the thing is it is the business that needs to change. We can't just let folks get away with stuff that's "just the business." The business needs to be better.

[@PhoenixMF1986]

Yeah I saw a ton of times he pointed out specific things that were 100% the way it is and true. But it never could single out one thing that was 100% not true. Seriously he never called out one incorrect statement. And anything else he called “just the business” damn Vince must have done a real good job making them take full responsibility for the terrible things that befell them.

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

Hear hear!!! If that wasn't true, we'll still would have victorian era workers conditions!!

[@Redmoz06]

@@PhoenixMF1986 Also he doesn’t want the wwe to outright stop aiding him, with whatever little they provide.

[@VideoHostSite]

Unfortunately, the fact that you used the phrase "be better" leads me to believe that you're a Starbucks barista.

[@craigchampagne7797]

You are right but 'nagging injuries' are something that all elite sports people work through, something we all work through. They should be employees with health insurance, that's the bottom line. Or come and work in Europe where we don't bankrupt people for getting hurt.

[@abhishek-br4qz]

16:18 Man these words coming out of Maven’s mouth gave me a tear. I hope he stays healthy and lives past 65 years. Take care Maven.

[@schao2156]

Maven, you don't know me, or any of us, but I'm hoping you make it to 85 and even 95.There's been tons of medical/lifestyle advances since the heyday of wrestlers dying young 10-15 years ago.

[@MatthewHarsh]

I came to say something about this. I hated to hear this. Since he got out I thought he would have been able to live a relatively lengthy life. However, he knows something that is going to prevent that. I understand thinking that, but hope he is incorrect. Take care!

[@calamorta]

​@@MatthewHarsh He mentioned how they had to take certain unhealthy choices to appeal to the fans, so pretty much PEDs etc. Plus, all those matches that weren't even on TV, at least 4 official concussions. Body pain. As you said, he probably knows something we don't, but I wouldn't be surprised if his intense years there were sufficient to ruin his health in the long term.

[@1980nadim]

How he said it was disheartening.....kind of he just knows that for a fact.

[@Bodz2023]

Maven will be fine. He'll live well beyond the 100

[@thehurri-fan1290]

NGL kinda teared me up hearing you say you wont make it to 65. Also to hear you say it was your choice to do it and youd do it all again shows a ton of class and character to not blame anyone or anything other than your own personal love and desire for pro wrestling. Thanks again for these amazing videos Maven.

[@ThaPhantazm]

If Jake Roberts made it to 65, so can he.

[@Kohitzu14]

Was super chilling to hear, hope it doesn't happen that way

[@jaybarbieri8619]

Jake Roberts did it, Honky Tonk Man did it, hell, even Jerry fucking Lawler did it. Maven can and will do it too

[@iDrum90]

But it’s chilling to hear Piper verbally say “I’m not gone make 65. I know I’m not gone make it to 65.” ONLY for him to miss the mark by 4 years

[@SkywalkerFTP]

Yer man, that hit hard. Those dudes put themselves through it.

[@AngelusNielson]

That sound of Austin hitting Vince in the head with the bedpan will always be *chef's kiss*

[@kowoh]

Every time Vince gets hit with the bed pan I laugh like I’m 5. And I’m 50 😂

[@Lord_Bibulous]

The sounds always gets me. I don't even have to watch the clip. Just hearing Vince scream and then the clang of the bedpan is enough to make me bust out laughing.

[@SabreLeonheart]

Dr. Austin..... 😂

[@osvaldoluna2020]

The fact that Maven doesn't think he will make 65, tells people what their bodies really go through to entertain week in and week out. We need to appreciate their short span in the business a lot more 💯

[@Jakejesus]

there's so much wrestling content out here nowadays. Fair play to Maven for creating original, thought-provoking, insightful content abouyt the business.

[@Jonathan-om1wq]

Agreed, shows Maven has lots of RESPECT for THIS. BUSINESS.

[@willwright7012]

@@Jonathan-om1wq HE PUTS HIS BODY ON THE LINE. FOR THIS BUSINESSSSS.

[@TheCaptainSlappy]

I have a feeling his next run is going to be in consulting and advisement on certain wrestling structures.

[@dark3rthanshadows]

True! insightfull and original

[@Gamerloaders]

I remember Mickey Rourke's "The Wrestler", how lonely and hurt retired wrestlers can be. The moment Maven said I won't hit 65 comes from his soul, hits hard. Piper died at 61 😥 Behind all the limelight, fame, press and fans, the other side truly is dark and depressing.

[@michiel1162]

but look at the bright side, a crazy lad like Terry Funk became 79 yo; Hogan and Flair are both 75+

[@javarianbrewster2777]

Chris Benoit was the most perfect example

[@cags113]

the fact that hogan and flair are still alive isnt a brightside, its a bummer. 2 pieces of shit@@michiel1162

[@robertwarf3316]

To expect empathy from Vince is silly considering how he responded to Owen Hart's death

[@TomCruz54321]

Or to Ashley Massaro.

[@hennypowers8319]

That Piper clip is eerie because he was 61 when he passed away. RIP to him, Test and Lance Cade 🕊

[@Boyahda]

"I'm not gonna make it to 65." - Roddy Piper He was right.

[@solesoulsorrow]

Roddy died at age 61.

[@TheDoughGetta]

Roddy Piper wasn’t lying. He didn’t make it to 65. He died at 61

[@deandrenicholas2545]

I met Maven when I worked the overnight shift at Walgreen's in Largo, FL back in 2011. Super nice guy. Stopped to talk to me for about 15 minutes about wrestling and just life. Genuinely glad to have met him and that he found success outside of wrestling.

[@kaimatthew22]

Maven, these videos are what the wrestling community needed ! Such a great perspective and insight to stuff us fans always wanted information on. Super well spoken and detailed. This channel is definitely going places my dude !

[@frankiepaul9869]

I was just thinking "there is not enough wrestling content on KZbin."

[@kenterminateddq5311]

I agree, Kaimatthew. Maven's and Stevie Richards' channels give an insight on modern wrestling and wrestlers in the past. Bofh of their channels are doing really well! :)

[@vDeadbolt]

RIP Andrew "Test" Martin. He is such an underrated wrestler to the point where he was athletic for his size. Its rare to see that nowadays. His big boot was amazing, it looked so natural.

[@brentmartindale4643]

I actually met Test once unintentionally back when I was a teenager. I was in Sacramento going to the movies to see Van Wilder. I was standing in the ticket line and he just happened to be right in front of me with a woman trying to get tickets for the same movie. I said hello and he spoke to me for a second or two. That was back in like 2001 if I remember correctly.

[@xziggy_stardustx6786]

Losing Test was such a heartbreaking shame. Vince is weird -- like Maven said, he'll show no empathy straight-up but he'll do something overly nice for you out of the blue when you're down on your luck or going through a hard time. He and Bret hated each other for years but the second Bret had a stroke, Vince called him and gave him a pep talk and secured his DVD deal. I'm disgusted at how he leveraged his power so he could fuck his staff but I know that he cares about other people deep down and isn't a psychopathic billionaire. Vince is a genius who behaved like a scumbag at times and despite genuinely loving his talent, would always put himself first for the sake of business. Sweet comes with sour -- no excuses. The law has a very long arm ...

[@vDeadbolt]

@@xziggy_stardustx6786 with the situation between Bret and Vince, it was Vince's fault that the two stopped seeing each other eye to eye. He knew that the Montreal screw job would have pissed Bret off, so he let Bret land a clean punch to his face. It was the same situation with Kurt Angle. People like to play it off like the two hated each other when Angle left, but in reality Vince was trying his hardest to send Kurt to rehab and Kurt refused to let that happen. So he had no choice but to let him go. The difference between those two was that Vince still saw value in both of them and was devastated to see them go. Remember how he treated the Ultimate Warrior before his passing (even though it was deserved) or how he treated Hogan when he left for WCW?

[@DJYC21215]

@@xziggy_stardustx6786 What planet do you live in? Plenty of people leverage their power to smash their co workers and people who work under them. It's actually normal.

[@Flash9230]

​@DJYC21215 It shouldn't be normal, nor accepted.

[@jayfinkheys3497]

What I like about these videos is that Maven is pure honesty. You can see he doesn't lie. If something bad is true about WWE, he's gon tell it. And he'll damn be the first one to say that Vince called him after his mother's passing, or that wrestlers aren't forced into the business and stuff like that. He just tells us everything, the good sides and the bad sides.

[@numa2k147]

His transparency is so refreshing.

[@koh-lantaman523]

Pouce en l'air pour ce message de qualité de l'élite 💪

[@tilltronje1623]

No, you can't see it. You just like what he sais

[@randyhogan1603]

Thank you for this. I usually don't watch reaction videos but because you were there and have first hand knowledge is why I appreciate this reaction more than 99% of the ones out there.

[@DanaDoesStuff]

Come on, bro. You’re totally going to make it to 65. It really made me sad to hear you say that and to hear the sadness in your voice. Piper lived a really hard life. He battled cancer, he had heart problems, he had a bad hip, and God knows what else. At the age you are now, Piper was in way worse condition than you are. And he was right… He didn’t make it to 65. But I’ve got to believe that you will.

[@DoubleDsp]

Hearing him say that it was like what the fuck? You worked for a couple of years. Piper worked for many, many years! Sry but you can't compare your work with pipers! You can't!

[@SeunAdekoya]

@@DoubleDsp he wasn't comparing himself to him bro. of course he didn't do the work Piper did but he knows himself he didn't tell to us the battles he went through the company and probably what he went through once he was let go. I have every faith he will live past 65 though but that should really tell you more about how the WWE need to change up how they take care of their wrestlers

[@closethockeyfan5284]

​@@SeunAdekoyaExactly. In the same way "nobody is forcing wrestlers to continue their careers" (which is very disingenuous oversimplification), nobody is forcing WWE to treat them terribly and exploit every possible loophole to save a thousand here and there when it is a multi-billion-dollar company. The two can simultaneously be true, and I believe it's totally fair to expect an employer to take care of each employee's wellness.

[@groovytony870]

But how can you say that if you don’t know this man personally? You don’t know what health issues he has and damage that has been done. Everyone’s body is different

[@archive753]

​@@DoubleDspwho's talking about comparing work here? You myopic narrow minded fool, they're talking about bumps and physical pain

[@shanestephens4728]

I appreciate you putting things like this out to keep in touch with us, Maven. We never forgot about you, bro. Loved seeing you catch up with Rene Dupree the other night on his podcast!!

[@philnwanesi]

Thanks Mavin for being vulnerable

[@vassil3]

@Maven you’re going to make it way past 65! Look at you speaking your truth in such an authentic and entertaining way! This KZbin channel will grow, and so will your opportunities! You have incredible skills in influence, public, speaking, communication, Drive and your voice matters more than you know! Keep showing up like this and maybe your mindset about not making it to 65 will change soon! Love you brother

[@capitaokaede]

Aww man... I remember how much I empathized for you and your mom during Season 1. I went through much of the same when I was in highschool and my mom had health problems. And, much like yourself (as I find now through this video), I lost my mom only a few years after, too. Sad to hear we share that in common. Your season of Tough Enough holds up the best, I think, due to the higher focus on the training and the guest wrestlers coming in to tell their stories. I still rewatch it a lot. And I didn't even grow up with it, as we didn't get most WWE programming in Brazil. Wish you all the best with your channel Mav.

[@finalfantasymad]

The best wrestling content on YT hands down. Thank you Maven.

[@NegotiableHemingway]

Questionable but it is very entertaining

[@TheMyuyen]

Mostly because is informative and is from a performer point of view not a fan with a podcast ( which I enjoy too 😂) but love how Maven keeps it real and doesn’t take jabs at the company.

[@Gemini050788]

Already at that. In this path he can be bigger than any main eventer doing this. None excluded. I always listen to the legends but they talk in too much code and obviously don’t want to burn bridges. I love the transparency here.

[@samsuitca9516]

One of the most honest takes I’ve ever seen about wrestling. My dad was an Indy guy in Chicago growing up, and you nailed it on the head. Thanks for the takes Maven!

[@TheLifeOfNurse]

This may be the least honest take considering he edited half the video that spoke about unionizing out. I'm surprised he left the vince interview in. You know the one where he shows himself as a psychopath on live TV?

[@frankyu7481]

Maven, I grew up watching you and the WWF(E) in the late 90s/early 2000s. Wrestling was so incredible back then. I’m grateful that you’re telling your story and give us these behind the scenes commentary on KZbin, and do so in such an articulate manner (can certainly tell you were a teacher in a prior life). Stay healthy, humble, and keep up the good work. THANK YOU.

[@andytheX94]

It's great that you share your experience. I saw your interview with Chris Van Vliet, I really enjoyed it. Not only because of what you told, you have such a positive energy and mindset. Really a pleasure to listen to you.

[@austinkrause5418]

Crazy how many views he is getting when posting these videos. Shows how much fans and people miss him and appreciate what he is doing! Much love from Vegas

[@TimidDarkrai]

I will pray for you to turn at least 65 brother, keep pushing it day by day and dropping great videos. Much love, health and happiness to you and the production team as well as everyone in the comments watching and appreciating this legend.

[@jasonbean2764]

I had a chiropractor whos wrestling name was the Flying Hawaiian. His gimmick was leaping off the top rope. When he accumulated some injuries, he decided to study chiropractic therapy, got certified and opened a practice. He saw the writing on the wall.

[@Famous_Athlete_Hashimoto]

I legit cried seeing Roddy Piper saying he won't make it to 65 knowing he made it to 61... He truly deserved so much better

[@animedarkskingod]

Damn that kinda broke my heart when he said I'm not going to make 65. The cold shattering reality of wrestling is very scary when you think about it.

[@maaniekgupta2787]

This was a very heartfelt episode. Maven is brining out gold with his content. Might I suggest that maven covers wrestling exposed in his next video?

[@twotwo7533]

Bro you’re content is great! Clean cut, to the point, informative, great production etc! Keep it up!!! Much respect!

[@shahminhajuddin]

This guys is a whole lot more smarter and sober then I expected !! I love Maven more now than I did before! Look forward to more videos from you man !! Great work, great insight!

[@kevinconway2965]

Maven's cadence is so damn listenable. I could fall asleep to him reading the phone book, and I mean that in a good way. Man is so chilled out. Love this channel.

[@GeneNerd]

I'd so listen to his audio book

[@Bigdickulous]

I couldn't disagree with you less 💥

[@user-hs4ih8zp7e]

TMI

[@user-hs4ih8zp7e]

Is there a bad way to read the phone book?

[@kevinconway2965]

@@user-hs4ih8zp7e The fact that you wrote "TMI", indicates there is. Kinda contradicted yourself. Anyway...you got me to reaction, so I hope I made your day now :) I won't be responding again to you. Have a great life!

[@siosio6935]

The stuff Vince got away with back then always kills me. Times have definitely changed lmao

[@Rocker21344]

I love how neutral you are. It's refreshing to see a take where Vince/WWE can be held accountable for their bs and can also be praised for things they do right. Really refreshing

[@FatPieceOfGarbage]

Where was the neutrality??? He brings up his treatment of the divas and all Maven has to say is. "Do you think Quentin Tarintino likes Nazis when he says it in a movie?" Lol

[@Kiss_My_Aspergers]

@@FatPieceOfGarbage Right??? Like what even is accountability

[@PittheadX]

16:28 Gee, I always felt that Piper's quote and was kinda waiting it at the back of my head until he died at 61. Boy, was I distraught that whole month. Being living far away from home for 6 long years away from parents (which isn't common in our culture), he was an idol and father figure through his podcasts and interviews. It was such a devastating ordeal. Hope I'll get to meet him in heaven one coming day.

[@jongthedasher]

I really hope you make it beyond 65, Maven! Wonderful content!

[@nicholasolson7032]

Seconded

[@jacobmcmanus1244]

When I first came across your videos, I thought to myself “ oh, no another wrestling podcast.” However, the more that I watch your content, the more that I realize that you have such a unique and balanced approach to explaining the industry. I appreciate your voice and perspective.

[@codesm96]

Blame the fans who make wrestling podcasts and try to get stars onboard only to water them down. There are some exceptions to that such as Cafe de Rene, it's always entertaining on the Cafe

[@DavidRichmond]

I could listen to maven breakdown any video for hours! His voice and how he delivers it is great!

[@llcoolg7028]

I stopped watching wrestling probably in the mid to late 90s, and only recently watched matches here and there on KZbin, i stumbled across Mavens channel, never seeing him wrestle but just watching your videos on here maven, im a fan. I love the honest, personal stories and feedback you provide. Keep up the great work

[@agp11001]

Same here, my wrestling-watching days were back in the days when Hogan and Warrior were like the gods of the business and ended about the time the nWo was formed. Started watching a few videos when Taker retired, and stumbled across his channel and got hooked.

[@aRED_wheelbarrow]

I will never forget eating a slice of pizza and almost choking to death on it when you kicked The Undertaker out of the Rumble. My childhood was never the same.

[@mister54336.]

Maven, i appreciate you mentioned Test in the video, he's truly an underrated star of his time, his Powerful devastating Running Big Boot was truly Brutal and awesome, he's still the King of the Big boot. R.I.P (Test).

[@richardu]

You are so spot on with absolutely everything you say. No ass kissing, no avoiding burning bridges, just pure honesty without motive. Great watch!

[@NickFuentesIsRight]

I really enjoy all of these videos. Thanks for making them Maven.

[@xziggy_stardustx6786]

You're a legend Maven. Everybody took notice when you eliminated Taker at the Rumble. It's a shame they didn't use you more -- you had the size and athleticism as well as the presence and intelligence to entertain. Glad to see you're healthy. Your channel is awesome.

[@jensenpete]

Maven you tell it like it is and don’t speak about yourself like you were the draw of the show or made all of the money for WWE. You keep it real and authentic

[@mitch3384]

You're absolutely killing it Maven.. yourself and Stevie are putting out really unique, well thought out content. To the moon!

[@skipmiller1980]

Honestly one of the best wrestling videos on KZbin, Maven does a solid, open job of explaining everything but also not being bitter, or anti or pro WWE, just says it how it is, takes blame and ownership where needed, please keep the content going Maven, really interesting stuff.

[@ernestcruz6316]

John Oliver speaks to a lot of hard truths about pro wrestling. As a fan for over 55 years and counting, I can state unequivocally that wrestling and wrestlers need to be unionized. But there's a serious issue of trust involved, in that wrestlers are told to trust their opponents in the ring to have their back, but management very seldom, if ever, has their back. And wrestling by its very nature is a cutthroat business.

[@vardenlongraf4688]

Yeah, but that goes back to Vince, putting the snuff on that when Jessie Ventura tried it first and Hogan ratted him out. It’s a shame that Jessie didn’t get it through because it should’ve been done at that point and we wouldn’t be nearly where we are today. Still trudging through it.

[@ernestcruz6316]

@@vardenlongraf4688 It goes back way before Vince. The US Government had a case against the NWA for violating the Sherman antitrust act along the same lines, but J. Edgar Hoover, who was head of the FBI at the time, stepped in because he was pals with Sam Muchnick, who was head of the NWA back then, I believe it was in 1964. And it goes back before that even.

[@Iamyou2uber]

@@ernestcruz6316idk why people act like Vince is reason for the way wrestling is. Sure, he made a lot of decisions and is the leader at this point, but a lot of these rules and things the wrestlers were doing were shaped before the company became what it is today.

[@nyratk1]

@@Iamyou2uber And people act like it'll be better when Vince is gone...Endeavour has the same train of thought re: UFC. Hell no it won't. Tony Khan and AEW? Still too early to say - Vince in the 80's was buddy buddy with the wrestlers to a point but ultimately grew hardened. Honestly, the only way it might be better is if there's a wrestler's union but the nature of the business will either prevent it from forming or will not be wholly effective.

[@theecharmingbilly]

Unionize wrestling and you guarantee only billionaires play ball.

[@caeert2962]

Excellent to hear from a WWE wrestler's opinion on the matter. Also, I loved the video production on this video. Way better than the typical single camera with clips spliced in that most KZbin videos like this are.

[@NapoleonicWarrior]

Bro love your editing good job. Glad you're healthy I love watching you back in the day. Keep up the good job. Subscribed

[@DodumBhai1996]

Please make more videos Maven!!! Your videos are really fun and interesting to watch 🤝🤝

[@cia91120]

For a guy who has had 4 concussions you really couldn’t tell by these videos. Speaks very clear and eloquently. Appreciate you clearing some of this stuff up.

[@Rocky305MS]

Maven this channel is a GEM. So interesting and informative. The production and editing for being a small team I’m assuming is done well. Thanks Maven for the vids. This channel came out of nowhere.

[@JasonL77]

“I’m not going to make 65.” Roddy Piper died at 61.

[@Simonskilamb]

Was always a Maven mark and just want to say thanks man and love the videos! Superb content, great to hear your stories!!

[@TJKerrell]

What’s fantastic about Maven’s analysis is that it’s very centrist. He has the experience of being in the industry and knows it more than any outsider does, and yet he sees the pros and cons in both sides.

[@laverdadescatolica5]

He was a teacher. He is trying to teach us. He’s a great ambassador for “listening to someone whose been there and done that.”

[@dildonius]

Yeah, but I don't see how anyone can watch that segment and Maven's reaction to it and not come away from it understanding that McMahon & WWE are absolutely horrendous & exploitative and there needs to be significant changes to how that company operates. Legally forced if need be. Most of all by stopping them from claiming their performers are independent contractors despite the fact that they objectively aren't in order to sidestep laws about giving employees health benefits & pensions and so forth.

[@KimimaruOnara]

This is the best wrestling content on KZbin hands down.

[@jameswaller2965]

I’m glad he’s doing these videos. It’s a lot of fun to watch these during down time after work 🙂

[@JSeminole56]

Maven I have really enjoyed watching your show! I kinda stopped watching wrestling religiously around 2008 but some reason you are bringing me enjoyment back to it. Keep up the videos man!

[@williamalexander2390]

I actually prefer this side of Maven. No offense to the guy as a wrestler but this behind the scenes stuff is great. Keep it up brother!

[@codesm96]

We wished we could have seen WWE use him better and actually show how great he is in more ways than one, it's hard when your spot is restricted and the top guys try to bury you, also with personalities like Jericho to contend with who seems to get the better of other mid-carders but yeah more segments, promos and an interesting storyline and his own show on WWE like Carlito's Cabana would have taken off and got him even more over. He didn't just become like this overnight, Maven was always a great guy as a testament to other stars who worked with him and were close with him

[@williamalexander2390]

@@codesm96 Thats the thing about this business i didnt understand Until I got older. There have been ALOT of guy's I realize now that could go. But the powers that be or injuries ect..Shorten their shelf life. Im thankful that this day and age we can connect with a guy like this and get his side of the story. Its fascinating. He lived his dream. I think he would be a positive influence in any locker room for any wrestling company. Give this man his flowers!

[@codesm96]

@@williamalexander2390 So damn true, he deserves it honestly

[@LIVEYALIFE123]

One if the best content from a former wwe superstar ever. Salute to you Maven. 🙏🏿

[@doug2731]

The editing on these videos is fantastic. Wild how smooth the transitions are and the segue into suggesting the next video at the end. Good shit pal.

[@paulcounelis9746]

This was great. Maven, extremely well done and love hearing your take. Subscribed.

[@NextGenerationEx]

Maven is a gentlemen a professional and genuine guy love this videos and I just learned a whole lot from his days back as a wrestler. Keep giving us the content brother 🤙

[@yasharahla7297]

The fact wrestlers have no doubt they will die before they turn sixty five gives me a new appreciation for them

[@sonofbelz]

The crazy part is that Roddy was absolutely right, he only made it to 61.

[@eshai27]

​@@sonofbelzMost golden age wrestlers lived a long and healthy life. It wasn't till the 90s that the rampant drug abuse and excruciating wrestling schedule had a generation of wrestlers dropping like flies just a decade later. Benoit was the straw that broke the camel's back and things have changed.

[@lipstickzombie4981]

Sumo fan here. We have in the sport an event called the kanreki dohyo iri which celebrates a an ex-yokozuna's (the highest ranked wrestler) 60th birthday because it's uncommon for sumo wrestlers to live past that age even before the advent of steroids and PED's. Excessive alcohol is a lifewrecker in more ways than one.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

​@@lipstickzombie4981Those men are morbidly obese, just look at the WWF Yokozuna, you can't carry that on your frame and expect your heart to take it for very long

[@danielblair549]

Going through your video's in order of date at the moment and must say I love your honesty with it all! You're a legend brother 🤙🤙

[@missmindy3803]

You seem like a nice, level headed human and I find it refreshing. 👍👍 I like how you didn’t answer some of your own questions. Let people figure it out for themselves. Amazing. ❤️

[@josenaveo588]

I love the genuineness and honesty in your videos. Looking forward to you making it past 65.

[@suborgeust]

Man that moment when Maven said he had no chance of reaching 65. Fuck...

[@codesm96]

Thankful Maven stopped wrestling, he was in a really bad way in 2012 and he himself talks about this as well when it comes to addiction to painkillers but he's done very well to persevere and has avoided taking bumps for a while, is still relatively fit but the pain stays with you and only gets worse as you get older unless something drastic can be done. It's not too late, Piper has been wrestling until his late 50s (not as much of course) but at that time had been wrestling for nearly 40 years. The issue is if Maven still had an issue with the pain pills then he would seriously need to worry as that is one of the major killers of wrestlers, that's exactly how Test passed away so soon at age 32 even though Test only wrestled for just over 10 years at that point.

[@Clairsentien]

I think Maven found his calling making these videos. These are gold. Keep them coming.

[@zyiahamza4154]

You know what Maven idk how I found this channel but im glad I did and I realy enjoy your content bro I wanted to watch more make more videos BROTHER and keep the honesty its nice to get and inside on the business 👌

[@HawaiiFoodAndFun]

Maven, thank you for all the time and effort you put into the business. It's a hard life and everyone who does it should be commended for their talent and their dedication. I'm definitely looking forward to more videos, and you'll be making them until you're 100! I tried to get into the business years ago. (I have a distinct look being Chinese, Japanese and Hawaiian) UPW (Cena was the Prototype there) accepted me but the 9-11 tragedy stopped the move in 2001. Had a match with Yuji Nagata and another with Dragon Gate. Did a Chikara event with Generico, Fire Ant, Eddie Kingston and others. Teddy Hart moonsaulted on my head. Almost had a match with AJ Styles. My FCW tryout was with AJ Lee and Adam Rose. I had a smackdown tryout where I helped a run in with Matt Hardy. It was a short run but my regrets are not getting to meet and learn from all of the wrestlers from that time. Much love to everyone on their path. I hope you get farther than me.

[@CosmicTron]

As a wrestling fan, I have to say Maven we appreciate your insights on the business. Your videos are very informative and creative it really shows the aspects behind it all. And what's to be expected for any younger talent or generation looking to get into the business, as an independent contractor. It's always good to have a plan B in case things don't pan out glad some people are knowledgeable of that.

[@AG_Coo]

Another great episode.. hope this keeps going up!

[@whiteiswong]

Another great honest and insightful perspective of the business. Doesn't blindly praise or condemn it, moreover he explains the middle ground intelligently and I'm glad this is looking like a long-term program!

[@iamcasihart]

Isn’t it wonderfully refreshing? He’s not talking shit or embellishing. He’s not being biased. He’s being forthright and fair. Good and bad, and shit in between. I wish more people could be like that about politics and other big issues. I am really enjoying Maven’s channel. He is likable, warm, informative, articulate, and he’s fair.

[@WrestlingFace]

Man, your theme song was 🔥🔥🔥

[@lestercross5123]

What I want to ask, Mr. Huffman, is was there ever any heat with you and Al Snow when they started introducing you two together to your entrance music, despite him being a vet and your trainer, as well as his own entrance theme being the most over thing about him?

[@codesm96]

@@lestercross5123 I personally think that was a passing of the torch moment, they wanted to show how far Maven has come thanks to Al Snow's teachings of wrestling and really showed them as a mentor and student in a great way

[@jeancarlosantolalla]

We need to see a Maven / Undertaker chat lol.

[@Haddley333]

Your vids are so good man I look forward to many more

[@johnboy2022]

Love your channel Maven and YT videos showcasing behind the scenes of how business was conducted outside the square circle. Also a big shout out to you by a lad who lives just south of you in Staunton, VA. 😁✌

[@nooobiechild]

You can see from his camcorder that he's been filming from the morning till 1 AM. Goes to show how much work went behind 19 minutes of footage. Thank you Maven.

[@blurry.magnets]

Or procrastinated a shit ton We may never know

[@kylecam22]

That was showing the length of time the camera was recording, not time of day

[@HiGlowie]

@@kylecam22lol some of these comments man, I swear

[@stevelethal2910]

This channel is blowing up! Honestly, I never watched the WWE when Maven was wrestling, but I really dig his transparency and insight into the business.

[@mister_evarts1578]

Very well spoken, honest, humble. Much respect, hope you're doing well.

[@Raddaatt]

I'm not a fan of wrestling but really enjoyed this. Thank you, sir, and good luck!

[@Papa_Izzy]

I was really upset when Andrew Martin passed. I started watching in about 2000 as a young teenager and I just loved his look. His speed for a guy his size and he seemed like a genuinely nice guy. So many you didn't expect to go so soon Garrison Cade, Eddie, Crash, Chyna. It's a damn shame.

[@green_eye_shy_guy]

Test was such a athletic, and mobile big man, I always thought his diving elbow drop was the best!

[@deadpiratehead]

Maven!! Love your work dude; in and out of the ring! It's cool seeing your take on all these different topics, man...keep up the good work!

[@minimalisthealth]

I was a WWF fan in the attitude era but never really paid much attention to anyone ranked below 10 on my trading cards. But I started watching you on YT only a few days ago, and I've become a huge fan. I love how respectful but firm you are when expressing disagreements. I enjoy your delivery and your subtle pride in what you accomplished. To the extent that it slightly worries me when you talk about how you don't expect to live too far past 60. Take care man, and keep enjoying yourself!

[@dbrownthegreat]

Great video, Maven. I remember being blown away by this piece when it came out because of how accurate a lot of it was. Getting your perspective on it, made it even better.

[@tommyj6834]

Vince is actually incredibly kind to fans. I met him for the first time at the Hyatt in Indianapolis. He had his limo waiting for almost 2 hours while he signed autographs AND got his shoes signed in the lobby of the hotel. Lol

[@mithunkumar25557]

Seriously? What world you are living man?

[@tommyj6834]

@@mithunkumar25557 Ah, I was a teenager working part time and some buddies and I would travel the Midwest for shows and stuff. Indiana was one of the states we would frequent. Even went to NY for Raw at Madison square garden. Fun times, im almost 40 now So those days have passed. Lol

[@justvibing2497]

Of course his kind, you guys give him the money. You don't know Vince

[@sjcs1986]

I have to admit this is great content Maven, I hope you go way beyond 65 my man! definitely keep this up and maybe do some fan QnA! would be awesome.

[@spacecase7504]

Maven, I'm loving your content! Wish i stumbled upon months from now just so i can binge watch your channel 😅