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.
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  • @MavenKHuffman
    @MavenKHuffman9 ай бұрын

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

  • @SportsLiveInTheAtl

    @SportsLiveInTheAtl

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @paullangley8286

    @paullangley8286

    9 ай бұрын

    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

    @ModernDayRenaissanceMan

    9 ай бұрын

    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

    @HawaiiFoodAndFun

    9 ай бұрын

    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

    @elvistolentino.8047

    9 ай бұрын

    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
    @SairajRKamath8 ай бұрын

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

  • @slackerm1

    @slackerm1

    8 ай бұрын

    Irwin R Sheister was a great heel

  • @cumexolaf3276

    @cumexolaf3276

    8 ай бұрын

    @@slackerm1 so was his son

  • @k5elevencinc0

    @k5elevencinc0

    8 ай бұрын

    Time for him to go away lol

  • @StrokaReviews

    @StrokaReviews

    8 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @Ismael916

    @Ismael916

    8 ай бұрын

    The wrestler IRS

  • @marktwainathan
    @marktwainathan9 ай бұрын

    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

    @Pain-jw3uu

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @BigShakh19

    @BigShakh19

    9 ай бұрын

    @@Pain-jw3uumaven probably did it a lot

  • @CouryMcGinnis

    @CouryMcGinnis

    9 ай бұрын

    Great content

  • @BrianTKessler

    @BrianTKessler

    9 ай бұрын

    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

    @lezamac6

    9 ай бұрын

    No one cares

  • @CactusJack252
    @CactusJack2524 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @l-khop0110
    @l-khop01108 ай бұрын

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

  • @borngreat-4-life930

    @borngreat-4-life930

    Ай бұрын

    They got paid. 😂😂😂

  • @l-khop0110

    @l-khop0110

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @ezioauditoredafirenze8352

    @ezioauditoredafirenze8352

    19 күн бұрын

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

  • @Slickdown
    @Slickdown8 ай бұрын

    YT algo is giving Maven a better push than WWE 😂

  • @paulperez1808

    @paulperez1808

    3 ай бұрын

    🎉 Maven 2024

  • @certifiedchaos4643

    @certifiedchaos4643

    3 ай бұрын

    Big time

  • @RAMBOCITO

    @RAMBOCITO

    3 ай бұрын

    Brought me here lol

  • @Stan_the_Belgian

    @Stan_the_Belgian

    2 ай бұрын

    The algo is always right

  • @OwnLaneTre

    @OwnLaneTre

    2 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @FreddPhucks
    @FreddPhucks9 ай бұрын

    Maven as a KZread 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

    @sportsentertained

    9 ай бұрын

    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

    @FreddPhucks

    9 ай бұрын

    @@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

    @AdamPalomino

    9 ай бұрын

    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

    @kims4495

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @abellabarbie

    @abellabarbie

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @rori3224
    @rori32247 ай бұрын

    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!!! 🤙🏾🙏🏾✌🏾

  • @vAwake
    @vAwake4 ай бұрын

    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!!

  • @big_gooch1601
    @big_gooch16019 ай бұрын

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

  • @PowerPlayersTV

    @PowerPlayersTV

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @markb35

    @markb35

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @dieptrieu6564

    @dieptrieu6564

    5 ай бұрын

    @@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

    @anonymousbo0318

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @nikrixxx6338
    @nikrixxx63384 ай бұрын

    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

  • @outsideredge
    @outsideredge8 ай бұрын

    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
    @elliottspence9 ай бұрын

    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

    @dannyx1791

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @elhajjmalikel6266

    @elhajjmalikel6266

    9 ай бұрын

    Same here! I was got on KZread 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

    @TheKingChino

    9 ай бұрын

    Indeed

  • @wton

    @wton

    9 ай бұрын

    NDA expired 😂

  • @RandyMarshMurica
    @RandyMarshMurica9 ай бұрын

    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

    @zxt350

    9 ай бұрын

    ^^

  • @iAmToDd6691

    @iAmToDd6691

    9 ай бұрын

    hOw DaRe YoU qUeStIoN oThEr WrEsTlErS?!?!?

  • @gregwilliams821

    @gregwilliams821

    9 ай бұрын

    @@iAmToDd6691dont be a dick.

  • @TheAweman49

    @TheAweman49

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @anthonylucero6650

    @anthonylucero6650

    9 ай бұрын

    🗑️🤖

  • @FernandoMoreno-di3et
    @FernandoMoreno-di3et3 ай бұрын

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

  • @deckeroful
    @deckeroful6 ай бұрын

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

  • @JonTalbain777
    @JonTalbain7778 ай бұрын

    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

    @joblow6291

    8 ай бұрын

    Trying to remember him.🤷

  • @Ishbikes

    @Ishbikes

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @bensocrazy7264

    @bensocrazy7264

    7 ай бұрын

    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

    @JPDigital24

    6 ай бұрын

    Very beautiful to see

  • @jameslisicky4951

    @jameslisicky4951

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @TruckerJenkins82
    @TruckerJenkins828 ай бұрын

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

  • @denenterpriesesorwhatsleft6386

    @denenterpriesesorwhatsleft6386

    Ай бұрын

    indeed some people would kill for that

  • @russianorctrash6591

    @russianorctrash6591

    Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @MondayTage
    @MondayTage8 ай бұрын

    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

  • @jhedjoardumago7691
    @jhedjoardumago76914 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @AnimeBallsDeep
    @AnimeBallsDeep9 ай бұрын

    This content is amazing ❤

  • @Zt0X1C

    @Zt0X1C

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @fxlaep

    @fxlaep

    9 ай бұрын

    Abd wusgoodd

  • @joshschneider9766

    @joshschneider9766

    9 ай бұрын

    Whoa super cool to see you here!

  • @sins7894

    @sins7894

    9 ай бұрын

    Wait what 👀

  • @jamesniagu274

    @jamesniagu274

    9 ай бұрын

    Right !! I just forgave him for eliminating the undertaker

  • @gonzojones8422
    @gonzojones84229 ай бұрын

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

  • @kclovesgaming

    @kclovesgaming

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @joprincess6021

    @joprincess6021

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @sampleoffers1978

    @sampleoffers1978

    9 ай бұрын

    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

    @silentk59

    9 ай бұрын

    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

    @extremeking425

    9 ай бұрын

    @@joprincess6021are you a content creator?

  • @ChrisbeFoSerious
    @ChrisbeFoSerious9 ай бұрын

    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, KZread very well. I’m sure his retention is fantastic.

  • @ShannonFreng

    @ShannonFreng

    8 ай бұрын

    A tad too much repetition.

  • @thebasketballhistorian3291

    @thebasketballhistorian3291

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @NazriB

    @NazriB

    5 ай бұрын

    Lies again? Reality Kings USD SGD

  • @claytonclifford2323
    @claytonclifford23238 ай бұрын

    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
    @seheadhunter506 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @13whitingn
    @13whitingn9 ай бұрын

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

  • @Daniel_mckennon

    @Daniel_mckennon

    9 ай бұрын

    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

  • @EnTiempo824

    @EnTiempo824

    9 ай бұрын

    Those memories of owning those ppv dvd’s tho 🥲

  • @J.G.Wentworth69420

    @J.G.Wentworth69420

    9 ай бұрын

    Keep them as they're still unedited.

  • @Ty-cq6fz

    @Ty-cq6fz

    9 ай бұрын

    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

    @SpiralSkylines

    9 ай бұрын

    @@Ty-cq6fzStreaming is so convenient for us as viewers, but it sucks for everyone involved.

  • @justanotheryoutuber1997
    @justanotheryoutuber19979 ай бұрын

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

  • @stevedawson8017
    @stevedawson80178 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @OfentseMwaseFilms
    @OfentseMwaseFilms4 ай бұрын

    Taxes are the devil himself

  • @Yumenga

    @Yumenga

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @ssarsi

    @ssarsi

    3 ай бұрын

    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

    @laqueefasteinberg4981

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @stevenhenry5267

    @stevenhenry5267

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @vince11harris

    @vince11harris

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Yumengaexcessive taxes are a bitch

  • @outlaw2747
    @outlaw27479 ай бұрын

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

  • @TrueNomadSkies

    @TrueNomadSkies

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @keenanjacobs9949

    @keenanjacobs9949

    9 ай бұрын

    I Totally Agree💯

  • @countquackula8539

    @countquackula8539

    9 ай бұрын

    What about Nash

  • @outlaw2747

    @outlaw2747

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @countquackula8539

    @countquackula8539

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @stevenshade4340
    @stevenshade43409 ай бұрын

    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

  • @randman21
    @randman214 ай бұрын

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

  • @deedelta9263
    @deedelta9263Ай бұрын

    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!

  • @iiCamaxtli
    @iiCamaxtli9 ай бұрын

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

  • @dbmikeyg255

    @dbmikeyg255

    9 ай бұрын

    That ship has sailed unfortunately

  • @chrism6347

    @chrism6347

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @walterreed5849

    @walterreed5849

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @ajgraham1523

    @ajgraham1523

    9 ай бұрын

    @@chrism6347nah

  • @TeamPaidToDrive

    @TeamPaidToDrive

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @abhishek-br4qz
    @abhishek-br4qz9 ай бұрын

    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

    @gibgiuseppe

    9 ай бұрын

    I watched 2 min of Kevin Nash and fell asleep

  • @FrederickChampaguno

    @FrederickChampaguno

    9 ай бұрын

    @@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

    @ScarFace5566

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @YousefTube

    @YousefTube

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @randallfranklin323
    @randallfranklin3237 ай бұрын

    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

  • @THEBODYPRACTICE
    @THEBODYPRACTICE8 ай бұрын

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

  • @305Solo
    @305Solo9 ай бұрын

    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

    @sam7324

    9 ай бұрын

    Why? It's all fake

  • @iamworthy1302

    @iamworthy1302

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@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

    @dionruffin3996

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @jret65541

    @jret65541

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @edgarfuentes6394

    @edgarfuentes6394

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @calvinsFuntimeBounceHouse
    @calvinsFuntimeBounceHouse9 ай бұрын

    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

    @AlTheRelic

    9 ай бұрын

    Yeah I loved him.

  • @calvinsFuntimeBounceHouse

    @calvinsFuntimeBounceHouse

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @milirocfresh5491

    @milirocfresh5491

    9 ай бұрын

    Maven reminds me of a generic create a superstar

  • @calvinsFuntimeBounceHouse

    @calvinsFuntimeBounceHouse

    9 ай бұрын

    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

    @arthurmorgan9944

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @Mr1152451
    @Mr11524512 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @SylentEcho
    @SylentEcho8 ай бұрын

    1 million views? Holy crap! keep Rocking, Maven! Good to see you back on the scene.

  • @kylefaria8712
    @kylefaria87129 ай бұрын

    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 KZread channel. Underrated talent

  • @Speedyreedy1218

    @Speedyreedy1218

    9 ай бұрын

    Or as an ambassador or PR.

  • @Digolebicks92

    @Digolebicks92

    9 ай бұрын

    I don’t think current wwe superstars can do KZread 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

    @Speedyreedy1218

    9 ай бұрын

    @@Digolebicks92Yes they can. Xavier has had a KZread 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

    @joymoments

    9 ай бұрын

    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

    @mikeisgettinupset

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @tonykennedy8592
    @tonykennedy85929 ай бұрын

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

  • @VirgilZandig

    @VirgilZandig

    9 ай бұрын

    Independent contractors don't get rental cars, pal.

  • @ChanT3

    @ChanT3

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @gk2370

    @gk2370

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @tonykennedy8592

    @tonykennedy8592

    9 ай бұрын

    @@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

    @FragranceEmpire

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@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.

  • @cipherpac
    @cipherpac5 ай бұрын

    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

    @ezioauditoredafirenze8352

    19 күн бұрын

    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

    @cipherpac

    19 күн бұрын

    @ezioauditoredafirenze8352 you're not wrong

  • @ezioauditoredafirenze8352

    @ezioauditoredafirenze8352

    18 күн бұрын

    @@cipherpac Thank you 👍

  • @channeljack7150
    @channeljack71506 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Bbknuckles
    @Bbknuckles9 ай бұрын

    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

    @histochronos

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @richborn6700

    @richborn6700

    8 ай бұрын

    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

    @justanothercollector43

    8 ай бұрын

    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

    @jk6971

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @Liinuli.

    @Liinuli.

    4 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @Cody70858
    @Cody708589 ай бұрын

    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

    @YousefTube

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @valitsemllaluokanavahyvaks3556

    @valitsemllaluokanavahyvaks3556

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @shanefrederick7731

    @shanefrederick7731

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@valitsemllaluokanavahyvaks3556 He did have a tremendous dropkick

  • @bradcsuka5054

    @bradcsuka5054

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @rileyschmitt1812

    @rileyschmitt1812

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @TheChronicSquirrel
    @TheChronicSquirrel6 ай бұрын

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

  • @Vladimirlives13
    @Vladimirlives133 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Indigenoustaino
    @Indigenoustaino9 ай бұрын

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

  • @flyguy7825
    @flyguy78259 ай бұрын

    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

    @Yoni123

    9 ай бұрын

    Nah, he didn't have it

  • @jessieraykeaton3777

    @jessieraykeaton3777

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @flyguy7825

    @flyguy7825

    9 ай бұрын

    @@jessieraykeaton3777 Oh absolutely! I mean he was able to keep all his money clearly.

  • @toprope_
    @toprope_2 ай бұрын

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

  • @JFLTV7
    @JFLTV73 ай бұрын

    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

  • @RobAdieComedy
    @RobAdieComedy9 ай бұрын

    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

    @japposaurusrex

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @unbroken1010

    @unbroken1010

    9 ай бұрын

    Did you spunk too 😂. Geez

  • @elhajjmalikel6266

    @elhajjmalikel6266

    9 ай бұрын

    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

    @lifeevent88

    9 ай бұрын

    Did u like celebrity death match?

  • @zm9996
    @zm99969 ай бұрын

    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

  • @gmwdim
    @gmwdim7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @carly-beatz-DJ
    @carly-beatz-DJ3 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @chrisseals6191
    @chrisseals61919 ай бұрын

    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
    @mikeasimms9 ай бұрын

    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

    @jnr1989

    9 ай бұрын

    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

  • @alejandrofigueroa5195
    @alejandrofigueroa51958 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @vhfm21
    @vhfm217 ай бұрын

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

  • @cedricjackson7521
    @cedricjackson75219 ай бұрын

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

  • @bigdawg508

    @bigdawg508

    9 ай бұрын

    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

    @mistermann3225

    8 ай бұрын

    ​​@@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.

  • @actuallynotsteve
    @actuallynotsteve9 ай бұрын

    You and Stevie Richards are a breath of fresh air on KZread 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

    @awesomehigames

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @Magnum_Express
    @Magnum_Express11 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @alanwong8307
    @alanwong83078 ай бұрын

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

  • @johnnykame
    @johnnykame9 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @BrandonH58
    @BrandonH589 ай бұрын

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

  • @naveedhasan5365

    @naveedhasan5365

    9 ай бұрын

    He was a wwe wrestler so obviously 🙄

  • @isitoveryet9525

    @isitoveryet9525

    9 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @rawhit007
    @rawhit0072 ай бұрын

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

  • @LOL_TRANE
    @LOL_TRANE8 ай бұрын

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

  • @thelonewolf4086
    @thelonewolf40869 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @gershonfreeman3452
    @gershonfreeman34529 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @steveo3336
    @steveo33368 ай бұрын

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

  • @ZombieSailorsToys
    @ZombieSailorsToys8 ай бұрын

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

  • @AsianSignGuyCena
    @AsianSignGuyCena8 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @jetblack81
    @jetblack819 ай бұрын

    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

    @TheArsenalMan125

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @alexlb2360
    @alexlb23602 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed the insight , thank you Maven for those videos

  • @rachelburns8706
    @rachelburns87065 ай бұрын

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

  • @HomeStarGlitcher
    @HomeStarGlitcher9 ай бұрын

    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

    @Ericwolf520

    9 ай бұрын

    Those were the best yrs attitude era

  • @TheZachariah
    @TheZachariah8 ай бұрын

    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

    @ultraloyalservant2felineov41

    5 ай бұрын

    Well said! 👍

  • @breezeboxing3249

    @breezeboxing3249

    3 ай бұрын

    Know your role and.....

  • @angelomerte923
    @angelomerte9234 ай бұрын

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

  • @TTHova
    @TTHova8 ай бұрын

    Great content Maven!!!! All you need to do now is be a bit more interactive with your fans on KZread and this channel will be an absolute hit!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @akachira777
    @akachira7779 ай бұрын

    This is the type of content I to see from retired WWE wrestlers. The earning and the realistic point-of-view you can make in the ring. You earn a new subscriber!

  • @tcochavo
    @tcochavo9 ай бұрын

    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

  • @emmanuelazike1053
    @emmanuelazike10537 ай бұрын

    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 🙏🏻

  • @eddydcwildmigo90
    @eddydcwildmigo908 ай бұрын

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

  • @Guyincognito28282
    @Guyincognito282829 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @thtdiinc6739
    @thtdiinc67399 ай бұрын

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

  • @TehPwnererer89
    @TehPwnererer895 ай бұрын

    Awesome video. Definitely subscribing. Yes

  • @ToyohisaTV
    @ToyohisaTV4 ай бұрын

    you are doing an amazing job with this channel and videos man!

  • @ebodaman
    @ebodaman9 ай бұрын

    I appreciate you taking the time to tell us about this. I've been a fan of pro wrestling for a very long time. It was actually my child hood dream to train and get into a wrestling school.

  • @WrestlingFace
    @WrestlingFace9 ай бұрын

    I always thought you were under appreciated during your WWE run and your run with Simon Dean was very entertaining during 2005

  • @classicplate7776

    @classicplate7776

    9 ай бұрын

    His theme song was 🔥

  • @markhenryvssethrollins5945

    @markhenryvssethrollins5945

    9 ай бұрын

    I wish I had a triple threat match with Maven.

  • @thewholeentire17dollarroti88

    @thewholeentire17dollarroti88

    9 ай бұрын

    yeah me too@@markhenryvssethrollins5945

  • @xBlokeyfaceGaming

    @xBlokeyfaceGaming

    9 ай бұрын

    Simon Dean was also under appreciated that's for sure.

  • @WrestlingFace

    @WrestlingFace

    9 ай бұрын

    @@classicplate7776 One of my favourite theme songs ever!

  • @elchingon6759
    @elchingon67593 ай бұрын

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

  • @techknowgeek_
    @techknowgeek_7 ай бұрын

    This content is so good! Thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @TyCathey
    @TyCathey9 ай бұрын

    Maven you always have been a true pro. You always did business when it was time and your truly a humble guy and I have nothing but respect for you! Us fans would enjoy hearing what your favorite program or moments you were involved in during your time in the wwf/wwe👀

  • @jimbomac555
    @jimbomac5555 ай бұрын

    Really informative, very interesting, thanks Maven

  • @devanman7920
    @devanman79208 ай бұрын

    Delighted I came across this channel!

  • @guarddog2012
    @guarddog20129 ай бұрын

    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 ❤

  • @slayergaming8654
    @slayergaming86549 ай бұрын

    Maven was always a favourite of mine as kid. Was sad to see you disappear from Raw back then. Proud to see how far you come with out the wwe holding you back 🙌💪

  • @anon2414

    @anon2414

    9 ай бұрын

    WWE holding him back? I'm sure he would have wanted to be in WWE a few years longer lol u can tell when he talked about Vince's photo on the other video

  • @djdarq6311

    @djdarq6311

    8 ай бұрын

    His one fan lol

  • @stephenpokocky9873
    @stephenpokocky98735 ай бұрын

    Man. I watched the CVV interview with you and this is the first video I landed on! This was really cool!

  • @johnmcloughlin6508
    @johnmcloughlin65088 ай бұрын

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