How Much Money did I Make as a WWE Wrestler?

How much money do WWE wrestlers make? How do WWE wrestlers get paid? I'm going to be answering all that and share how much money I made in my entire WWE career.
Editor: Don ([e-mail])

[@MavenKHuffman]

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

[@SportsLiveInTheAtl]

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

[@paullangley8286]

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

[@ModernDayRenaissanceMan]

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

[@HawaiiFoodAndFun]

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

[@elvistolentino.8047]

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

[@SairajRKamath]

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

[@slackerm1]

Irwin R Sheister was a great heel

[@cumexolaf3276]

@@slackerm1 so was his son

[@k5elevencinc0]

Time for him to go away lol

[@StrokaReviews]

😂

[@Ismael916]

The wrestler IRS

[@marktwainathan]

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

[@Pain-jw3uu]

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

[@BigShakh19]

@@Pain-jw3uumaven probably did it a lot

[@CouryMcGinnis]

Great content

[@BrianTKessler]

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

[@lezamac6]

No one cares

[@l-khop0110]

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

[@borngreat-4-life930]

They got paid. 😂😂😂

[@l-khop0110]

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

[@ezioauditoredafirenze8352]

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

[@CactusJack252]

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

[@Slickdown]

YT algo is giving Maven a better push than WWE 😂

[@paulperez1808]

🎉 Maven 2024

[@certifiedchaos4643]

Big time

[@RAMBOCITO]

Brought me here lol

[@Stan_the_Belgian]

The algo is always right

[@OwnLaneTre]

😂😂😂

[@AnimeBallsDeep]

This content is amazing ❤

[@Zt0X1C]

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

[@fxlaep]

Abd wusgoodd

[@joshschneider9766]

Whoa super cool to see you here!

[@sins7894]

Wait what 👀

[@jamesniagu274]

Right !! I just forgave him for eliminating the undertaker

[@OfentseMwaseFilms]

Taxes are the devil himself

[@Yumenga]

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

[@ssarsi]

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

[@laqueefasteinberg4981]

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

[@stevenhenry5267]

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

[@vince11harris]

@@Yumengaexcessive taxes are a bitch

[@rori3224]

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

[@TruckerJenkins82]

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

[@denenterpriesesorwhatsleft6386]

indeed some people would kill for that

[@russianorctrash6591]

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

[@targetseeker]

​@@denenterpriesesorwhatsleft6386iIRC being the top guy in NJPW is only WWE midcarder in terms of salary

[@FreddPhucks]

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

[@sportsentertained]

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

[@FreddPhucks]

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

[@AdamPalomino]

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

[@kims4495]

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

[@abellabarbie]

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

[@nikrixxx6338]

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

[@vAwake]

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

[@RandyMarshMurica]

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

[@zxt350]

^^

[@iAmToDd6691]

hOw DaRe YoU qUeStIoN oThEr WrEsTlErS?!?!?

[@gregwilliams821]

@@iAmToDd6691dont be a dick.

[@TheAweman49]

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

[@anthonylucero6650]

🗑️🤖

[@makenigaming844]

That Uncle Sam cut is criminal

[@targetseeker]

Wonder how much they take from the top guys. Also did Vince get taxed twice? IIRC aside from being the owner, he also gets paid for being a performer.

[@outsideredge]

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

[@elliottspence]

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

[@dannyx1791]

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

[@elhajjmalikel6266]

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

[@TheKingChino]

Indeed

[@wton]

NDA expired 😂

[@JonTalbain777]

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

[@joblow6291]

Trying to remember him.🤷

[@Ishbikes]

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

[@bensocrazy7264]

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

[@JPDigital24]

Very beautiful to see

[@jameslisicky]

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

[@FernandoMoreno-di3et]

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

[@jhedjoardumago7691]

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

[@13whitingn]

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

[@AnarchyM61]

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

[@Spider-Complexion]

Those memories of owning those ppv dvd’s tho 🥲

[@J.G.Wentworth69420]

Keep them as they're still unedited.

[@Ty_Lew]

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

[@SpiralSkylines]

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

[@big_gooch1601]

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

[@PowerPlayersTV]

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

[@markb35]

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

[@dieptrieu6564]

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

[@anonymousbo0318]

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

[@deckeroful]

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

[@cipherpac]

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

[@ezioauditoredafirenze8352]

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

[@cipherpac]

@ezioauditoredafirenze8352 you're not wrong

[@ezioauditoredafirenze8352]

@@cipherpac Thank you 👍

[@tonykennedy8592]

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

[@VirgilZandig]

Independent contractors don't get rental cars, pal.

[@ChanT3]

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

[@gk2370]

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

[@tonykennedy8592]

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

[@FragranceEmpire]

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

[@iiCamaxtli]

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

[@dbmikeyg255]

That ship has sailed unfortunately

[@chrism6347]

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

[@walterreed5849]

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

[@ajgraham1523]

@@chrism6347nah

[@TeamPaidToDrive]

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

[@stevedawson8017]

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

[@MondayTage]

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

[@305Solo]

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

[@sam7324]

Why? It's all fake

[@iamworthy1302]

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

[@dionruffin3996]

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

[@jret65541]

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

[@edgarfuentes6394]

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

[@gonzojones8422]

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

[@kclovesgaming]

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

[@joprincess6021]

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

[@sampleoffers1978]

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

[@silentk59]

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

[@extremeking425]

@@joprincess6021are you a content creator?

[@ChrisbeFoSerious]

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

[@ShannonFreng]

A tad too much repetition.

[@thebasketballhistorian3291]

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

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Reality Kings USD SGD

[@claytonclifford2323]

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

[@seheadhunter50]

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

[@justanotheryoutuber1997]

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

[@calvinsFuntimeBounceHouse]

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

[@AlTheRelic]

Yeah I loved him.

[@calvinsFuntimeBounceHouse]

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

[@milirocfresh5491]

Maven reminds me of a generic create a superstar

[@calvinsFuntimeBounceHouse]

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

[@arthurmorgan9944]

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

[@randallfranklin323]

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

[@rkje112]

Maven looks like a living Egyptian pharaoh in the face 😊

[@outlaw2747]

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

[@TrueNomadSkies]

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

[@keenanjacobs9949]

I Totally Agree💯

[@countquackula8539]

What about Nash

[@outlaw2747]

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

[@countquackula8539]

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

[@carly-beatz-DJ]

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

[@Lambiscon4906]

Most transparent YT WWE star in history. Much appreciated!

[@stevenshade4340]

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

[@ab-br4qz]

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

[@gibgiuseppe]

I watched 2 min of Kevin Nash and fell asleep

[@FrederickChampaguno]

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

[@ScarFace5566]

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

[@YousefTube]

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

[@deedelta9263]

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

[@alejandrofigueroa5195]

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

[@kylefaria8712]

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

[@Speedyreedy1218]

Or as an ambassador or PR.

[@Digolebicks92]

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

[@Speedyreedy1218]

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

[@joymoments]

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

[@mikeisgettinupset]

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

[@Cody70858]

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

[@YousefTube]

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

[@valitsemllaluokanavahyvaks3556]

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

[@shanefrederick7731]

​@@valitsemllaluokanavahyvaks3556 He did have a tremendous dropkick

[@bradcsuka5054]

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

[@rileyschmitt1812]

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

[@Mr1152451]

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

[@channeljack7150]

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

[@flyguy7825]

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

[@Yoni123]

Nah, he didn't have it

[@nebwachamp]

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

[@flyguy7825]

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

[@Bbknuckles]

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

[@histochronos]

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

[@richborn6700]

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

[@justanothercollector43]

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

[@jk6971]

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

[@Liinuli.]

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

[@randman21]

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

[@TheChronicSquirrel]

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

[@RobAdieComedy]

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

[@japposaurusrex]

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

[@unbroken1010]

Did you spunk too 😂. Geez

[@elhajjmalikel6266]

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

[@lifeevent88]

Did u like celebrity death match?

[@johnnykame]

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

[@Magnum_Express]

I admit i missed out on your time in the wwe as it seems to overlap with my time moving and going to college.i watched a bit some years after and then stopped about 8 years ago. But i started wanting to get back into it again and came across you channel and i have to say you're one of the most articulate, friendly and transparent wrestlers I've ever seen discuss the industry. I've learned more watching a dozen of your videos than i ever imagined anyone would be willing to disclose. Good to see the wwe paid decent enough for what you and others put your bodies through for our entertainment.

[@THEBODYPRACTICE]

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

[@zm9996]

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

[@Indigenoustaino]

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

[@rachelburns8706]

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

[@gmwdim]

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

[@chrisseals6191]

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

[@mikeasimms]

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

[@jnr1989]

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

[@Vladimirlives13]

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

[@rawhit007]

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

[@cedricjackson7521]

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

[@bigdawg508]

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

[@mistermann3225]

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

[@thelonewolf4086]

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

[@steveo3336]

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

[@alanwong8307]

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

[@gershonfreeman3452]

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

[@AsianSignGuyCena]

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

[@toprope_]

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

[@angelomerte923]

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

[@anonymousnobody326]

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

[@actuallynotsteve]

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

[@awesomehigames]

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

[@vhfm21]

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

[@njg2q]

Solid video. I really appreciate you clarifying that travel and other expenses are deductible from taxable income, and so wouldn't hit your net profit too bad. And cool to see a Valley guy make it. I'm from Elkton, graduated Spotswood High in 2000.

[@TheZachariah]

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

[@ultraloyalservant2felineov41]

Well said! 👍

[@breezeboxing3249]

Know your role and.....

[@bswizzle93]

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

[@jollyjames30]

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

[@slashismyhommie8182]

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

[@th3rd3arplan3tradio]

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

[@KozyKool2287]

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

[@forresttilghman1098]

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

[@eddydcwildmigo90]

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

[@DarthCrizzy]

Went from remembering maven for the royal rumble when he eliminated the undertaker in my favorite royal rumble ever to finding this channel and loving maven for the cool ass dude he is , you’re awesome my dude love the channel

[@jetblack81]

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

[@TheArsenalMan125]

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

[@BrandonH58]

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

[@naveedhasan5365]

He was a wwe wrestler so obviously 🙄

[@isitoveryet9525]

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

[@emmanuelazike1053]

This is interesting and enlightening. Happy that you are genuinely fulfilled in your chosen career & by your honest presentation in this video, I would say you did something unusual. As good as the pay options are , nothing is easy 😢. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@LOL_1DAY]

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

[@guarddog2012]

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

[@Wandering_Nowhere]

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

[@JFLTV7]

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

[@johnmcloughlin6508]

Excellent video. Nice to hear about what it pays to be a wrestler and this was very entertaining

[@tcochavo]

Maven we definitely appreciated your time in the ring and these videos that your doing now are cool not just because we the fans like getting a sort behind the scenes look at everything But we also enjoy hearing from you all overall as we grew up with you all and will always be apart of some great memories

[@thtdiinc6739]

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

[@leviticus5363]

I’ma be honest brother I don’t think I remember you as a wrestler for WWE, maybe I stopped watching WWE at that time but I do have to say I really enjoy your channel and stories and you seem like a great guy, god bless and keep it up and maybe someday you’ll return to WWE as a commentator cuz you got the talent for it.

[@ZombieSailorsToys]

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

[@HomeStarGlitcher]

Growing up with WWE, and my favorite time being around 2001-2007, I love hearing these stories. It's also great to see you doing well for yourself nowadays, Maven.

[@Ericwolf520]

Those were the best yrs attitude era

[@AnthonySkatz]

I appreciate how forthcoming you were regarding the specific money values you made. Even in 2023, it seems rare that anyone would be this open.

[@calvintory4916]

This is really great thanks Maven for breaking down the way wrestling and money works

[@elchingon6759]

Man I love this channel, I binged watched all of his videos!

[@dlracer2]

Dude being totally open about everything. Wow!!! That's so cool to understand what it was like to WORK as a Professional wrestler! Thanks Maven!

[@clearlyblurry508]

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

[@TehPwnererer89]

Awesome video. Definitely subscribing. Yes

[@aaronjovon6491]

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