Maven On His Viral YouTube Channel, Biggest Mistake He Made in WWE, Advice From The Rock

Maven Huffman (@MavenKHuffman) is a professional wrestler and KZbinr. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in NYC to talk about the impact his KZbin channel has had on wrestling, other similar KZbin channels that have popped up since he starting having success, how he comes up with his video ideas, the mistakes he made while in WWE, the advice he got from The Rock before WrestleMania 18, what he's learned from John Cena, whether or not he wants to return to WWE as a commentator or manager and much more.
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Quote I'm thinking about: "It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others succeed." - Napoleon Hill
00:00 Intro
00:32 His role in Revolutionizing Wrestling KZbin
02:48 Being responsible for other wrestlers being on KZbin
05:44 Keeping his videos about his own personal experiences
09:02 Does he want to go back to WWE?
11:58 What mistakes did he make while in WWE?
14:04 WWE Superstars favorite beverages
15:17 Being happy for other people’s successes
17:07 What he’s learned from John Cena
20:14 Having a standard radio voice
22:12 Would he make KZbin his full-time job yet?
23:54 Calling D-Von Dudley!
27:24 People hating him when he first came to WWE
30:22 Advice from The Rock at Wrestlemania 18
34:43 Being your own worst critic
36:33 What is his KZbin recording routine?
38:53 3 Things Maven is grateful for
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[@ChrisVanVliet]

Isn't Maven awesome?! If you haven't already, subscribe to his KZbin channel here: youtube.com/@mavenkhuffman

[@MavenKHuffman]

You are the BEST my friend! I can’t wait for part 4! 🙏🏽

[@Gary-cr7ej]

Hell yeah......I love maven's channel, and yours buddy!

[@SozzalsWozzals]

I look forward to Maven's videos every week!

[@groovypacosta1212]

Maven im not even a wresling fan anymore but i still enjoy your videos !!​@MavenKHuffman

[@cbfall]

I'll subscribe today!

[@levichance]

Chris can interview Maven 1000 times and it'll always be a great interview!

[@MavenKHuffman]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 thank you Levi!

[@joesant1943]

Agree he’s just that Awesome as a human being.

[@joesant1943]

@@MavenKHuffman Maan thanks for all that knowledge about the insides of pro wrestling and especially all the advices about life in general, definitely someone to look up to. 🙌🏻

[@bear-gj7oq]

Shout my cousin

[@bear-gj7oq]

Me and Levi love wrestling and maven your awesome

[@jthavorn]

Maven’s channel is the definition of “catching lightning in a bottle” his content is so varied and genuine. No clickbait and always engaging.

[@xavierwashington5408]

He gets to the point in the first few seconds, introduces himself, get to the topic

[@theuniverse7227]

HSN experience

[@ejdolo]

Tbf his thumbnails are clickbait but who cares. He would have a title called "10 things you CANT do backstage" and the thumbnail is a pic of Vince standing next to a woman with his hand on her shoulder😂

[@vince11harris]

@@ejdolono they aren’t

[@ejdolo]

@@vince11harris "Rules wwe wrestlers cannot break" thumbnail Vince hugging AJ LEE with an arrow pointing saying ILLEGAL... or "Rating Wrestlers i worked with" with a pic of Maven holding up a pic of Chris Benoit. Who DOESNT wanna find out how the double murder suicide guy was backstage? Or when CM Punk goes viral .. his next video will be "my interactions with CM Punk"... it is what it is... i dont blame him for racking in the views, but he do clickbait sometimes. Not all the time

[@thehaunted8055]

Maven is the Final Boss of the KZbin wrestling content creators

[@michaelfloyd4379]

😂😂

[@L_TheTruth]

@thehaunted8055 truth! Lfg

[@baldsportsfan9368]

I don’t get tired of Maven interviews

[@ChaoticMeatballTV]

You know it's a good day when Maven is in the box, and an even better day when Chris is in the sub box. Combine them together, and we've got a wonderful morning.

[@Rainn404]

Ayeeee and then straight after I’ll be putting on a nuzlozke or prof oak challenge vid to cap off my morning! 🤌

[@OmegaScorpio96]

@ChaoticMeatballTV Yoooooooo! You know it's a really good day when, one of your favorite youtubers watches another one of your favorites!

[@louisperalta5534]

You want some chapstick to go with that 🍑 kissing

[@Arthimusknight]

I clicked so fast thought it was a Maven video, then saw CVV in the thumbnail too and turned out to be even better! Thank you guys for the collab!

[@deathmauler181]

Yuuuup

[@vpg8000]

I just finished watching the first season of Tough Enough. Maven has always oozed charisma and likability. WWE should absolutely hire him as an on-air personality.

[@aybanpali]

I remember how all the contestants loved being around Maven. Josh even wanted to leave when Maven left to see his mom cuz he missed Maven so much. Such a standup guy

[@MADGUNSMONSTER]

@vpg8000 Agreed.

[@vpg8000]

@@aybanpali Yeah I found he was far and away the most awesome person out of the whole cast. I never use this word to describe another man but damn it, Maven's one helluva charming guy. Lol.

[@AD-ur1fk]

Won’t happen now because of what he talks about on the channel like the steroids .

[@Kevmaster2000]

@@AD-ur1fkVince ain’t running things anymore. Trips doesn’t dictate what people can and can’t talk about.

[@larryanthony3554]

Maven is a stand up guy. Tells his stories as they are and were. Doesn't add to them or shine them up in anyway. That's what us fans love. Thanks Maven and Chris. Keep up your great work 👍

[@user-mu2mp8ll6c]

For real......that's one of my big pet peeves.....when people try to shoehorn themselves into a story that's been around forever..

[@matrixmdog]

And alot of his stories are genuinly cool and insightful aswell love listening to the guy

[@kamekakarot]

​@@user-mu2mp8ll6cSo true. Imagine a Hulk Hogan KZbin channel. "I'm the one who told the Rock to join the Bloodline."

[@user-mu2mp8ll6c]

@@kamekakarot bahahahaha....... Hulk is my guilty pleasure as he gets older and the stories get wilder..... I laugh.....the sad part is his whole life is a crazy legit movie.....like I don't know why he lies. He's interesting enough alone

[@mohabalserafe3795]

Not even one movie would be enough to cover up his whole story you can make an entire series out of it​@@user-mu2mp8ll6c

[@kharnagekoala2146]

The fact this felt more like a conversation than an interview was so awesome and entertaining

[@BrandonDavisBD]

Maven is 100% right about Chris being good people, people who motivate you, and build you up. Facts.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Appreciate you, BD!

[@DiverCityDC]

The world NEEDS more of Chris' radio voice. That was priceless. 😂 20:47

[@2yLiteThaTitan]

I know I've said this before, but man, you guys are just so great together and should have your own show as co-hosts.

[@Carribeancool]

For real

[@Plague_Doc22]

I dont even care about pro wrestling and havent for 15 years. But I watch Mavens videos. This is how big of a leap he's taken for pro wrestling. If he returned to pro wrestling i'd watch his return.

[@bigboss4178]

Maven's got the 1920's Gangster drip he needs to come back to wrestling ASAP

[@marcushopkins8558]

My only criticism to Maven is he’s way too humble ! Haha he never gives himself credit! Maven, no matter how big of an impact you had in the wwe you are crushing the KZbin game! If you’re not gonna give yourself credit, I will! Maven is killing it, love his videos.

[@johntrad806]

But then people will turn around and say he's giving himself too much credit.

[@mohabalserafe3795]

I know right people always loved to nitpick on literally everything​@@johntrad806

[@Ltnluv23]

Another great interview Chris. One suggestion, if this is YOUR studio, you should have the guest sit where you’re sitting (with the rocky background) and you in front of the acoustic panels. It emphasizes the fact that it’s your studio, and the guest has a more “natural” background.

[@DeeCoozie]

The chemistry you two have is top notch. Two of my favorite wrestling content peeps.

[@mewgiah8057]

Maven needs to give himself more credit. I was a diehard wrestling fan in my childhood but stopped watching it when I hit 18. I hadn’t watched the sport in over 15 years. However Maven’s KZbin channel not only got me interested in the WWE again but it got me watching wrestling again. His videos are so interesting and authentic. And I actually think he could have been a bigger star had he been able to do KZbin while wrestling. Because I see so many people in the comments going “I wasn’t a fan of Maven back in the day but now he’s one of my favorite wrestlers” or “I never knew he was this great of a guy. I really wish he was still wrestling”. We just didn’t get to see his real personality until now. I know he’s extremely humble and wouldn’t ever blame anyone but himself for his career. But I really do think he was wasted potential. However now he’s completely revived his career and he’s really re-energizing the sport in a big way. I really hope the WWE brings him back on as a commentator. Dude should be hosting their behind the scenes content and being incorporated in live recordings doing back room interviews etc. Seriously he’s such a star and they are missing out. But yeah he’s way too hard on himself. Although I do respect that he doesn’t have an inflated ego.

[@mikerollins3088]

Bro, these guys' radio voice interpretations are on another level 😂😂 So entertaining listening to them emulate the typical radio dj's.

[@hebrewrld]

Bro hilarious

[@aprev039]

Maven’s impression of CVV at 18:46 is spot on 😂

[@hotcoldman77]

Always loved Maven. I felt I was him or I could be a wrestler due to him winning Tough Enough. It's like he was an Avatar to us the viewers. Thank you Maven for inspiring me/us 🙌

[@Adam-kn3tv]

Well put

[@J4ck_skeleton]

I love how maven is just honest

[@richardu]

The charisma of Maven is always crazy to see because I doubt many of us thought he had that quality as a wrestler. But he clearly does, and I hope it gets him something with the WWE, as he's becoming a face for wrestling.

[@B-Bibbles]

Those radio voices are so legit.

[@ShadmehR_23]

Maven is so humble and that's what I like about him more than anything...

[@dacechasinghawk3910]

This is the most Maven's been "over", and I love it. His channel is well produced but also different than other wrestling KZbin channels.

[@cheez6934]

Cool shoutout on Eugene’s channel! Nick deserves his flowers!

[@19rayrayray90]

One of the best CVV interview ever ! So fun, so chill, so laidback, but informative and the chemistry at its best

[@fadethechannel]

When two of my favorite wrestling content creators come together, it’s always a great occasion.

[@callumsmith4773]

Maven is such a great talker incredibly articulate and you can't help but listen, he'd be great as a manager

[@Htown5]

CVV got Maven to start KZbin channel and the rest is history 🙏🏼

[@billybatson22]

It's always nice to see good things happen to good people and that's how I feel about Maven. Good for him. Speaking of good people, another great video CVV!

[@TinasLastFriday]

Maven is always welcome , I can’t get enough of him - I’m very curious about this new opportunity he’s speaking of👀

[@Angel-qe2vl]

this interview made my day!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Mine too!

[@joepulaskiiii]

Maven is the man. Couldn’t be a nicer guy and his content is so entertaining. Love it when these two get together 🤘

[@BourbonInhibitions]

Love Maven's channel. I am a huge 90s-early 2000s wrestling fan but didn't have cable growing up, mostly played the games, and didn't even know who he was until I came across his channel. I've been rewatching WCW and WWF/E from 1993 on through Peacock for a few years now when I can. I've also watched almost every video Maven's released in the past year or so. Awesome guy with great insight into the industry back when it was at its peak. He has been through some stuff and came out better for it when he could easily gone the other way and I will always applaud and respect him for that.

[@xinjango6791]

omg, the chemistry! I think this is the best CVV interview.

[@TheGaara802]

Maven is too humble, he needs to give himself credit

[@Soon_Solstice]

Maven would make for such a great WWE host or commentator. He's got the look and, most importantly, he's got the voice.

[@TrueNeverSleeper]

Its a pleasure to listen to maven and his experiences

[@rarebreedsamTV28]

Any content that has maven in it I click immediately, don't even think twice

[@stupidamgeit]

Maven is so humble and I think that makes him so popular. He constantly claims he isn’t good or even decent. The man literally won a reality TV show, got on the mat with some of the greatest and was given a title 3 times in a row. He overcame the criticism of his peers and made it work. Much respect for this man.

[@WWE2KUNIVERSEELITE]

I love maven and people also love maven just because he doesnt talk about wrestlers that he really didnt have info to or did not have some sort of relationship during his time in the business thats why you will always get genuine stories and experiences from him.

[@jakeballentine]

The radio voice bit was so funny!

[@danguindon932]

Maven got owned with the radio voice lol. Chris is the real deal. Great interview guys. Big fan of both. Hope you two link up for future interviews.

[@duyphan4617]

Maven is like the polar opposite of Rybotch. Both didn't succeed much in WWE but had different approach when it came to reflecting their experience. Maven respected this industry & gave honest thoughts as well as admitted his mistakes. That's why I respect Maven a lot.

[@JamPunchStorytelling]

Bring Maven back for round 4!

[@LavaDemon66]

I love Maven's youtube channel. I can't get enough of all the cool wrestling stuff that he talks about and the behind the scenes that he gives on the wrestling business when he was there.

[@codylucier4688]

Maven is the most humble guy and such a amazing speaker. I could listen to him all day

[@PleasantlyDisturbing]

So impressed with maven and his KZbin partner they know EXACTLY what to do. If this isn't brilliance I don't know what is. Try and make videos without being too scammy or clickbaity and see how they perform. These guys do it and make hit after hit consistently. It's like watching a pro pocket every single ball in a pool game one by one. Beautiful work!

[@austintucker1586]

Hey Chris this is Austin Tucker that you met at the Expo in Indianapolis I don't know if you will see this but if you do it was awesome meeting you and thanks for being so nice and willing to talk for a second

[@dulthomas]

Maven seems like such a great guy, super likeable. I knew him in WWE as the guy with the banger theme, but that was about it. He & his video partner deserve all the success that comes their way.

[@Dryden-n]

I remember working at Amazon and someone telling me they met Maven when he was working at a club as a bouncer, and that he had a bad experience when being up WWE. It may have been the way he said it or that it’s just at the lowest point in his career. I’m so happy for him now, he seems like such a humble person and someone that just loves life and sharing his experience with the fans. Thank you Maven.

[@RKOSun]

We need a regular talking session with Mav and Chris. Awesome duo

[@mikegeyer4138]

I'm not a real wrestling fan (was back in 80s FL championship wrestling etc and very early 90s) but I love Maven's channel. The "behind the scenes" insight is a fascinating look into the life of a wrestler.

[@LordOfClarkness]

Man, Maven is always a treat. Wish him nothing but the best.

[@CaliPaliGuy]

Maven is a stand up guy... much success in the future brother 🙏🏻 CVV doing his thing

[@tracyzenero9913]

I’m not one to watch long interviews but with maven it was over and I was like “ that was forty minutes !??? I love his stories and his voice is like butter , it instantly relaxes me.

[@mrstark7840]

Mavens just great to watch man. He's great at telling anything.

[@jacobveu4859]

Love when podcasts feel more like a genuine conversation. Chemistry between you two is amazing 👏👏👏

[@tdog9762]

Maven comes off as such a genuine likeable guy

[@Carvania]

I know when people blow up. That other people will come out of the woodwork, claiming they've been a fan for so long and Yada yada, but truly, I have been a fan of Maven's since the very first episode of tough enough.I watched it in excitement and he was my number one guy and I will always be a Maven fan. love you brother Glad ur back doing it.

[@granitemonkey]

Love Maven. Dude is so humble and funny. He would kill it as a commentator man.

[@tyler3676]

Honestly I think maven is a special guy, a lot of former wrestlers could create a channel and they wouldn’t take off like his has. It’s his character and personality which attracts people.

[@TimTam_3]

Let’s go! Maven’s back! I’ve been loving watching his video. Behind the scenes stuff has always been cool to me and his channel gives insight to how the WWE operates

[@spc3461]

Fantastic interview with Maven! It’s incredibly insightful to hear about his journey, the creative process behind his viral KZbin channel, and the valuable lessons he’s learned from legends like The Rock and John Cena. His candid discussion about his time in WWE and the advice he received is truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing this, Chris! Looking forward to more great content. 👍

[@bencooling3433]

Maven is a very engaging storyteller, you can tell he was a good teacher.

[@jakeivey2011]

This may be my favorite interview ever. Congratulations on your success and I can't wait to see what's next for you both

[@knection1986]

You guys doing the radio voice had me rolling like a crazy person at 1 am. Thank you for this interview!!!

[@johnabraham9953]

This man #Maven crushed my heart when he talked about her mother 😢 Love u man -

[@carlosvida517]

Maven is such a great communicator. The way he uses the language, his tone of voice, the emotion that he measures as he speaks... I truly believe that wrestling was just one path that he used in his early life but his true calling is to communicate and connect through the use of language. If you ever read this Maven, keep going, keep expressing, and thank you!!!

[@RussellMcCabe]

Thought this was one of the previous interviews with Maven... Then I saw when it was posted and POPPED! Thank you CVV and Maven for all of the amazing wrestling content, the perspectives are off the charts!

[@oliver.s2165]

Truly brilliant interview. Maven is so great in this KZbin wrestling environment. Hell, it would be amazing to see him back in the WWE even if not an in ring talent!

[@consciouscollector]

A podcast by these two would be an instant classic! I'll even take a 20-min convo in those radio voices of yours.

[@realsteel7260]

Now we need Chris to be a guest on Maven’s Podcast!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

I was! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rojXlKeup6pkjtk

[@alexibarra3474]

Best interview I have listened to in a while. Class act from two legends. Congratulations on all the success to both Chris and Maven 🎉🎉

[@rudolph1899]

I never imagined I would be listening to Maven for over an hr. Never even remember him from wrestling. But the way he explains everything really interests me.

[@smithmeister]

Maven is really quite the philosopher.

[@priyanshukatuwal]

Maven is such a good talker. He always makes me want to listen to him

[@songoten7600I]

Good guy Maven, I can tell you right now the reason why I enjoy Maven so much. He takes me back to a time when TV was fun. I guess the dawn of the reality era. As a '90s kid I absolutely love real world, road rules, extreme challenge. Next, elimidate. I remember watching every single episode of tough enough Actually rooting for Maven. Memories that are over 20 years old. When I see Maven nowadays it just makes me so happy seeing that he still has such a kinetic energy. I'm going to keep rooting for this dude

[@winstonpeart3826]

Maven's videos are the reason I started watching WWE again 2 months ago after about a decade since I last watched consistently

[@AfraliciousT3]

Those radio voices were amazing 😂

[@xCmDrunkX]

Always a good time when maven is on

[@juanjvillarreal]

Maven!!! Sure you won’t see this but man you have the best wrestling channel on here, we need a maven podcast!

[@IHopeMyBungholioWontGetPolio]

“Most likely to hang up on you,” D-Von is a real one. He answered because he thinks so much of you but once he knew everything was all good he went full savage. That is a friend.

[@KAZ3EM]

Discovered Mavens channel couple month ago and subed, imidietly! Hope his channel grows more. Probs to his team and him for having good ideas,most of the time! Has totaly earned to be on this Show Chris and thanks a lot, too!

[@DAHARRISHERE]

maven is such a humble guy

[@Willyboi23]

Thank you Chris!! I love me some Maven!! Keep up the great interviews!

[@jharmo2]

I really hope they put Maven on the pre-show for the PLEs. He's extremely well spoken and has a good IQ for wrestling and how it's presented. He would be a perfect fit.

[@gmatuz8276]

Maven has quickly became my favorite KZbinr, I would to see him get one more run in WWE if part time or full time than at least a royal rumble appearance. Then maybe a commentary job, he'd kill it!

[@Jaym4385]

Love the radio talk! I interned in Cleveland at Q104! Now in the Charleston WV market! Another great interview Chris!

[@CJ-yf5cr]

This interview felt way too short! I can watch Mavin and Chris a million times and never get tired of it! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Y2Jerms]

20:42 That was insanity from both of yall on how very convincing it was.

[@Gustavo__157]

Mavens such a likeable genuine guy

[@KamoMustafaWWE]

I'm subscribing to Maven's channel. I really enjoy his content.

[@DjLevisN1]

I'd listen Maven talking about anything for hours

[@Andrew00tagh0096]

I could listen to Maven talking for hours!! What a wise man, he definitely deserves his success

[@sirepaulos]

straight up, always keen for another Maven chat. 2nd, i prefer to hear stories from people that were in your position, very interesting. ok, time to enjoy lol

[@jjosie95]

Oh guyz, another amazing interview! Wish to see both of you by one table commentating WWE