Which WWE Show Paid Better: Raw or SmackDown?

During my time as a WWE wrestler, I had the privilege of being part of both the SmackDown roster and the Raw roster. What were the differences backstage between both brands, and which show paid better? Learn that and more in this video.

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  • @theblinkerx
    @theblinkerx6 ай бұрын

    The Irony of Maven’s career is that he probably wouldve had a legit shot in today’s WWE. There was just way too much talent at the time hall of famers were literally all over the card

  • @JoeHasaPlan

    @JoeHasaPlan

    6 ай бұрын

    Him and 100 other guys. Same could be said about guys today who would have shined 20 years ago

  • @houstonmunoz9862

    @houstonmunoz9862

    6 ай бұрын

    Agreed he would have done well in nxt

  • @darnell9806

    @darnell9806

    6 ай бұрын

    From what I gathered from everything he's said on this channel he had a legit shot back then but just didn't put the work in

  • @SenpaiTheExplorer

    @SenpaiTheExplorer

    6 ай бұрын

    If you can't shine today, you definitely wouldn't be able to shine back then.

  • @IntoxicatedGhost1

    @IntoxicatedGhost1

    6 ай бұрын

    Exactly, the competition back then was massive until at least 2008 . If he started again in 2007 he might of had a pretty good mid card run

  • @KLAYCO47
    @KLAYCO476 ай бұрын

    This is easily the BEST channel that pulls the curtain back on wrestling. Great job Mave

  • @cawklesnar6458

    @cawklesnar6458

    6 ай бұрын

    Playing the Smackdown intro super props

  • @devanman7920

    @devanman7920

    6 ай бұрын

    It really is.

  • @thing5265

    @thing5265

    6 ай бұрын

    100% agree with you

  • @kenterminateddq5311

    @kenterminateddq5311

    6 ай бұрын

    Stevie Richards?

  • @DaInfantOne

    @DaInfantOne

    6 ай бұрын

    True, I think the fact WWE doesn’t really show much behind the scenes makes this channel even better. I want to see the whole behind the scenes of how a show is put together. I want to see how they do rehearsals, walkthroughs, locker room prep, etc.

  • @iprodigy6723
    @iprodigy67236 ай бұрын

    I like how maven can genuinely talk and tell his stories to us. Completely engaging and easy to listen too. Then the video ends when waiting and wanting to hear more.

  • @SoCalChris

    @SoCalChris

    3 ай бұрын

    That's normally how shows work, yep.

  • @iprodigy6723

    @iprodigy6723

    3 ай бұрын

    @@SoCalChris yep and he's good at it.

  • @JohnDoe-gi1vr

    @JohnDoe-gi1vr

    3 ай бұрын

    He would do good as wwe live commentary with Cory

  • @stevens4699

    @stevens4699

    2 ай бұрын

    @user-ft6so2ff4ci don’t think he makes as much money from this as you think 😂

  • @Mega_Tron6891

    @Mega_Tron6891

    Ай бұрын

    I stopped watching wrestling in like 03-04 so I never watched Maven. I don’t watch it currently. I have no reason to care. But for some reason I have been watching all his videos 😂😂😂

  • @DelousedMouse
    @DelousedMouse6 ай бұрын

    Randy's stories always range from the unhinged insane to down to earth humble, a true one of the GOATs.

  • @unclepalo

    @unclepalo

    2 ай бұрын

    The funniest one was sticking his hand down his pants then proceeded to strong arm and intimidate a new guy who just got hired in the wwe into shaking his hand

  • @aadiskywalker
    @aadiskywalker6 ай бұрын

    WWE needs to hire Maven for some backstage position at least

  • @DoctorJohnSmith9

    @DoctorJohnSmith9

    6 ай бұрын

    Agreed! My personal wish list has Maven as on-air talent as a heel manager. IMO he could pull that off effortlessly.

  • @Yvanehtnioj2000

    @Yvanehtnioj2000

    6 ай бұрын

    @@DoctorJohnSmith9ehh I think he’d excel in commentary

  • @thesquaredcircle668

    @thesquaredcircle668

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes whatever Nick Aldis’ position is right now is what maven should be doing fr

  • @jasonx1174

    @jasonx1174

    6 ай бұрын

    Either commentary, backstage interviewer/reporter, or a manager. I'd like to see him in any of those positions today on Raw or Smackdown.

  • @colonelhstinkmeaner8547

    @colonelhstinkmeaner8547

    6 ай бұрын

    As long as The Rock puts him over

  • @thiccus_riccus
    @thiccus_riccus6 ай бұрын

    Maven is the absolute GOAT wrestling youtuber right now. He's really letting us take a peek behind the scenes with amazing storytelling ability and editing that is absolutely on point (especially in the more recent videos). Greetings from a European fan who doesn't get to see much live WWE action and wanted to know what it's like for wrestlers!

  • @highroller4203

    @highroller4203

    6 ай бұрын

    Plus he handsome and talks smooth. Bet the bishes ask him to constantly talk while he slams em, I can’t with this pimp

  • @legendkillla21

    @legendkillla21

    5 ай бұрын

    Man we just throw that term goat around way too easily

  • @Ceaseless_Watcher

    @Ceaseless_Watcher

    4 ай бұрын

    All time right now. FFS.

  • @sugewhitejacoby8654

    @sugewhitejacoby8654

    3 ай бұрын

    Takers KZread is really entertaining, too. I'm diggin his Mount Rushmore series!

  • @Mannequin22

    @Mannequin22

    2 ай бұрын

    @@highroller4203holy shot dude 😂😂😂😂

  • @Xolanidj
    @Xolanidj6 ай бұрын

    I’ve attended both Smackdown and Raw shows, as well as house shows, and yes, the environment is way different. I attended Smackdown back when there was also ECW and Superstars, all of which were taped on the same night, and included a few dark matches. So it was interesting to see the set changes, and even the refs/officials who helped change the sets. You could easily be there for 5-6 hours if you wanted to see all the shows.Raw on the other hand, definitely gives you that live on tv feeling when you are there. Even in the audience, you can tell how much on point they are with timing. You could even tell when they were going to commercial, because they were not wasting any tv lights for those breaks, and the wrestlers would slow down their action during the breaks as well.

  • @FadeTheMonk
    @FadeTheMonk6 ай бұрын

    This is exactly the type of content I'd want to see from a former WWE/F Competitor, and you're the only one doing it , Maven! Thanks for the content brother!

  • @Lante216
    @Lante2166 ай бұрын

    Definitely the best KZread channel ! Maven, for you to only spend 3-4 years in WWE , you got decades worth of stories. WWE needs to hire you

  • @Tempestelterna

    @Tempestelterna

    6 ай бұрын

    They wanted to. He said no.

  • @Lante216

    @Lante216

    6 ай бұрын

    @@Tempestelterna did he say that in one of these videos ? If so, I don’t remember

  • @chrism6347

    @chrism6347

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@Lante216 yeah he had a chance to come back. He mentioned it. It was right when he started the HSN job. Johnny Ace asked if he wanted to come back

  • @Marthisdil

    @Marthisdil

    6 ай бұрын

    WWE tried to hire him back and he turned em down :)

  • @Liverpool5095

    @Liverpool5095

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@Marthisdil16 years ago. They asked if he wanted to try make a return as a wrestler in 2007. When he was still young and they meant as a worker. Plus he had only been fired from WWE a few years by then. That's completely different than asking him to return today when he's 16 years older in a speaking role.

  • @LTKK
    @LTKK6 ай бұрын

    Each video I'm astonished at his ability to be such a good KZreadr. He could probably show others how it's done. The Conrad model doesn't work. All those podcasts, and most of them barely get any views. This is how it's done.

  • @GrantH

    @GrantH

    6 ай бұрын

    The Conrad model could work if it was higher-budget. Most people don’t want to sit through what are basically just Zoom calls.

  • @actuallynotsteve

    @actuallynotsteve

    6 ай бұрын

    Every one of those shows start off decent, because the person is excited to tell their story. But when it reaches contractually obligated episode #204, The Brooklyn Brawler's 1994, or whatever, you can tell the talent is just miserable and nobody wants to be there. Conrad is the biggest fucking carny, dude can't even fit in a single plane seat he's grifting so hard.

  • @LTKK

    @LTKK

    6 ай бұрын

    @@GrantH Exactly. They're basically just a platform for him to advertise his mortgage business lol. Maven actually cares about the quality of content and he plays to the algorithm. He's in the KZread game for keeps.

  • @thebigmanufacturer

    @thebigmanufacturer

    6 ай бұрын

    The Conrad model works if done the right way. Jim Cornette, professional sounding audio, we aren’t looking at a fat, greasy, old James E and we don’t even have to think of what that weirdo Brian Last looks like, *and* both people actually have personalities that aren’t boring. Also Jim will never run out of wrestling stories meanwhile most of Conrad’s guests don’t even remember their middle name.

  • @fizzusedsplash1797

    @fizzusedsplash1797

    6 ай бұрын

    Probably massively helps that Maven is a former pro wrestler too..

  • @potorius7877
    @potorius78776 ай бұрын

    i'd love for Maven to have a spot in next years Royal Rumble. that would be amazing.

  • @OldManMandal

    @OldManMandal

    2 ай бұрын

    I think he said in one video that he doesnt wanna take bumps anymore

  • @michaelholloman3514
    @michaelholloman35146 ай бұрын

    I'm loving seeing this channel growing. What a great alternative to the same old shoot interviews other channels push. Thanks for coming back maven.

  • @thefiggamehunt6946
    @thefiggamehunt69466 ай бұрын

    Raw was red,smackdown was blue, surely velocity was where the green was at?

  • @LG215x

    @LG215x

    6 ай бұрын

    Booooo

  • @no-yj2cf

    @no-yj2cf

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@LG215xWhy are you booing him? He's right

  • @MartyMarr21

    @MartyMarr21

    6 ай бұрын

    You are correct

  • @codesm96

    @codesm96

    6 ай бұрын

    loool; the guys on Velocity got paid the least

  • @themrroxox6021

    @themrroxox6021

    6 ай бұрын

    Big money Velocity bubba.

  • @NicholasDanielAbreu
    @NicholasDanielAbreu6 ай бұрын

    We need a video of Maven watching the current product of boxing Raw and SmackDown (or just WWE in general) and giving his honest opinions about it. I think it would be great.

  • @jeremypierreakajproject6750

    @jeremypierreakajproject6750

    6 ай бұрын

    agree 💯👍

  • @seeingdouble7

    @seeingdouble7

    6 ай бұрын

    Agree,

  • @jarvifuentes7077

    @jarvifuentes7077

    6 ай бұрын

    That's what Stevie Richard's channel is for 😅

  • @mikeclemets863

    @mikeclemets863

    6 ай бұрын

    ​Stevens Richard has guts people would just criticize him all day I saw the nia jax commentary before

  • @Speedyreedy1218

    @Speedyreedy1218

    6 ай бұрын

    Disagree. As a fan who like Maven, doesn't watch the current product, I like this.

  • @7th.trumpet
    @7th.trumpet6 ай бұрын

    Been loving your channel Maven, honest, eye opening and no nasty digs at fellow wrestlers ! Keep the vids coming 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍🏻.

  • @tapforpresident
    @tapforpresident6 ай бұрын

    Maven, the effort you put in your videos always puts a smile on my face. Just the little details like the different colored lights used for the respective brands is such a beauitiful touch! We all love your videos man!

  • @quentinbeck7035
    @quentinbeck70356 ай бұрын

    lol.. the sudden change of shirt caught me off guard. Maven doesnt fail to surprise me every week 😂

  • @MasterSartorius
    @MasterSartorius6 ай бұрын

    I kind of want Maven to come back as a general Manager.

  • @vpg8000

    @vpg8000

    6 ай бұрын

    If Regal doesn't come back on-screen, they should hire Maven for NXT!

  • @elconcaro8031

    @elconcaro8031

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@vpg8000 Maven could be great to help new guys

  • @bradness33
    @bradness336 ай бұрын

    These videos have been awesome, I've always wondered how things were run backstage, this is amazing insight for all the fans, keep up the great work guys! You all are killing it! Much appreciated.

  • @ecxpac
    @ecxpac6 ай бұрын

    Wow Maven, you totally deserve to be racking up all the views you're getting! I actually stopped wrestling within the past year (first started watching in '99), but your content and presentation style is so damn engaging it's like I never did stop after all. You're a breath of fresh air for wrestling storytelling.

  • @DjjkrisRTC
    @DjjkrisRTC6 ай бұрын

    Questions…who would you wrestle today? Which promotion you like to be in today AEW, WWE, new Japan, etc? How would you book yourself realistically either back then or today? How was your first WM experience??

  • @closethockeyfan5284
    @closethockeyfan52846 ай бұрын

    I imagine it depends more on position on the card, but RAW has clearly been flagship for about 20 years.

  • @ryanortiz8836

    @ryanortiz8836

    6 ай бұрын

    20 LOL TRY 30YRS SINCE 1993

  • @pooptarts8005

    @pooptarts8005

    6 ай бұрын

    @@ryanortiz8836it’s been the flagship show for the last 3 years despite smackdown making more money and higher ratings?

  • @closethockeyfan5284

    @closethockeyfan5284

    6 ай бұрын

    @@ryanortiz8836 SmackDown! had a very brief period where they tried to push it more as the new show, but then it became the dumping ground after the invasion and brand split.

  • @usa4life71

    @usa4life71

    Ай бұрын

    Honestly, I preferred watching Smackdown. Maybe it's because as a kid back then, I couldn't watch raw but i could watch Smackdown. Also, The Undertaker is my favorite.

  • @dariusminette9627
    @dariusminette96276 ай бұрын

    Damn Maven.... I remember watching you on your (televised) WWF debut. I remember randomly coming across your channel when you had, like 10K subs. So awesome to hear about what you've done in between and how things worked back then (pre-uber Internet era). Even better to see you making quality YT vids and rising up in the subs. Much deserved with all of the hard work you've done and continue to do. Cheers Maven.

  • @dexterlewis20
    @dexterlewis206 ай бұрын

    0:49 Omggg that theme just gave me goosebumps 😭🔥🔥🔥

  • @miguelito09
    @miguelito096 ай бұрын

    Love the change in shirt and lighting for each brand. Little details like this are nice touches

  • @ImmrtlPhnx
    @ImmrtlPhnx6 ай бұрын

    Maven I am LOVING this channel! I'll never forget watching you perform, even as an up-and-coming mid-carder. Keep the content coming!

  • @ezequiel7262
    @ezequiel72626 ай бұрын

    Best channel for the inside scoops for the WWE on how it was in that era Just love the transparity. Best host I've ever seen on KZread today. Have a bless day Maven looking forward to your next video.

  • @edwardsantos9517
    @edwardsantos95176 ай бұрын

    Maven, it would be awesome to see you back in WWE, even for a limited time. Would love to see you as a heel in some way. You're super humble and still have a lot to offer. Love your videos.

  • @vpg8000
    @vpg80006 ай бұрын

    Kudos Maven for continuously pumping out quality content. I hope you're able to keep it going for as long as possible. I'll be watching.

  • @DoctorJohnSmith9
    @DoctorJohnSmith96 ай бұрын

    Another fascinating and compelling video of pure insight from our articulate host, Mr Huffman. I'd love to see a future video about how house shows went, the crowd receptions, amusing moments, and stories in general about life on the road with the other wrestlers!

  • @bigtroy750
    @bigtroy7506 ай бұрын

    This has become one of my favorite channels. Every video is so well thought out & presented. Thank you & please keep up the quality content! 👍

  • @ANARCHY-nr2lq
    @ANARCHY-nr2lq6 ай бұрын

    Great vid. Got those great nostalgia vibes hearing in those old Smack down and raw songs play

  • @bigbaldguy613
    @bigbaldguy6136 ай бұрын

    I wasnt a Maven fan originally but this channel has turned me into one. Great videos Maven! Thank you!

  • @All_I_can_say_is_Wow

    @All_I_can_say_is_Wow

    6 ай бұрын

    💯

  • @isaacrichmond7505
    @isaacrichmond75056 ай бұрын

    You should do an episode about big bumps! Talk about what your's were like, how to prepare for them. Like do wrestlers practice spots before they happen? What was your biggest bump? LOVE THE CHANNEL DUDE! I havent even watched wrestling in over 20 years haha.

  • @Alexanderr253
    @Alexanderr2536 ай бұрын

    Maven, your channel has seriously evolved into something amazing. So happy for you man.

  • @RCalicchio1st
    @RCalicchio1st5 ай бұрын

    Your channel is great. I remember watching you on Tough Enough years ago. Hearing your insight on your time there is entertaining every time you post a video. I hope you never run out of stories. Keep up the good work.

  • @fatalheal
    @fatalheal6 ай бұрын

    TnA tappings were fun to go to, because I got to see those things Maven described for Smackdown. Some of the best stuff was seeing some of the wrestlers sitting in the rafters watching the matches. The Dudley Boyz would always add extra antics when their match was done but it wouldn't end up on television. Thanks Maven for bringing back good memories 👍

  • @brianpatenaude2321
    @brianpatenaude23216 ай бұрын

    Such a fun channel, love listening to you talk, love your energy, love your stories. Keep it up, boss.

  • @storyguy9759
    @storyguy97596 ай бұрын

    Great idea with the lighting, intros, and changing shirts. Took me back to watching as a kid 🤟🏻👏🏻👏🏻 especially hearing those songs again 😛

  • @seabizkitsngravy
    @seabizkitsngravy6 ай бұрын

    Hey maven, love the content. Watched your career from the start of tough enough. Happy to see you still doing your thing!

  • @sandamtod
    @sandamtod6 ай бұрын

    Maven. you are the ONLY channel I have the bell notification on for because can't wait to hear and see what your doing. You are such a great guy. Much love brother.

  • @andrewbriggs9796
    @andrewbriggs97966 ай бұрын

    Love your channel brother. Thanks for sharing all of your stories….. The good and the bad. You’re a genuinely good dude and I wish you great joy and success

  • @jeffmccurry1401
    @jeffmccurry14015 ай бұрын

    These videos are awesome, I’m 46 now and I have LOVED wrestling since I was 6 or 7 years old. This is the stuff that fascinates me, about the business. Thanks for the awesome videos Maven.

  • @czynx3196
    @czynx31966 ай бұрын

    This is definitely one of the most informative Wrestling channels. Good job Maven

  • @rossynextv71
    @rossynextv716 ай бұрын

    Maven videos are so engaging from beginning to end... i just have to watch till the end every time As a wrestling fan am learning so much on this channel ...thank you Maven Lots of love from Nigeria 🇳🇬 ❤ Can't wait for the next video to drop 😊

  • @jayg4297
    @jayg42976 ай бұрын

    Love your videos Maven! It would be really cool to hear about the international tours - what they were like and how they worked. Keep up the great content!

  • @stevevalko467
    @stevevalko4676 ай бұрын

    Love the content Maven! Really love the background changing when you talked about different shows

  • @Smoke_PHAmily357
    @Smoke_PHAmily3576 ай бұрын

    I remember the good old days of getting the results for smackdown before it aired and still watching like I didn’t already know what was going to happen

  • @supersaturn956
    @supersaturn9566 ай бұрын

    Maven is doing really well here and would be a wonderful addition with documentaries and backstage, behind the scenes producing just all of that quite knowledgeable and entertaining.

  • @oshioadams8751
    @oshioadams87516 ай бұрын

    As a child I wasn't a fan of Mavin, but as a grown up watching your KZread videos I have the same emotional response to you like I do to LA knight or any current top star... I guess redemption has come Mavin, we love you. Keep up the great work.

  • @VividVisionary
    @VividVisionary6 ай бұрын

    You’re killing it Maven! Impeccable my good sir. What a perfect fit: Maven & KZread. Great timing, great production and just the right amount of cheese. Question & answer format is what I mean by cheese. Well done.

  • @DanielSnow316
    @DanielSnow3166 ай бұрын

    Thank you Maven for giving us great content and an honest view of professional wrestling.

  • @cesarmacias2
    @cesarmacias26 ай бұрын

    Question: Are storylines written week-to-week or does it start with an end in mind? I'm thinking of the Ministry of Darkness timeline and all the twists and turns in it. Big fan of your channel.

  • @OnePunchLion

    @OnePunchLion

    6 ай бұрын

    The best way is to write it for long term, but to review it weekly to take in consideration of fan response, injuries, new ideas, etc. It seems like too often it's written long term without allowing anything to change it or written short term without any long term direction. Seems like there's no middle ground.

  • @MartyMarr21

    @MartyMarr21

    6 ай бұрын

    I would think they have story boards and hopefully well thought out plan. For a weekly show I do t really see a benefit in writing weekly sounds more counter productive in my opinion

  • @idcwhatuthink4985

    @idcwhatuthink4985

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@OnePunchLionthe best way is maven responds, mark

  • @raymondkidwell7135

    @raymondkidwell7135

    6 ай бұрын

    Both. But back in the 90s early 2000s it wasn’t like a soap opera. There were a few long running stories usually to promote a pay per view but it was just non stop action and chaos like in the attitude era. As time went on there’s a lot more dialog, writing, long term stories now compared to then.

  • @chadd990

    @chadd990

    6 ай бұрын

    I would like hear an answer from someone like Maven on this too. But from watching the KZread series ‘Reliving the War’ it seems like they do a bit of both. They see how the crowd reacts to certain things, but also stubbornly force storylines that they really want to see through.

  • @ravagetalon
    @ravagetalon2 ай бұрын

    I was an attitude/agression era kid. Watched from the late 90s through mid 2000s but have fallen off since. I remember watching Tough enough and seeing you come up. These videos unlock so many core memories for me.

  • @FSamuels20
    @FSamuels206 ай бұрын

    I missed when Raw and smackdown had I their own ppv outside of the major ppv. It allows for storylines to build and survivor series had a greater meaning because it was for the pride of your show.

  • @michaelmiller6249
    @michaelmiller62496 ай бұрын

    Man, I love it when Mav is dropping new content. I’m here every drop for it!

  • @MrVante247
    @MrVante2476 ай бұрын

    I just like hearing Maven talk about wrestling😂 Dude has a gift of making it seem like he's talking directly to a person, and not an audience. I believe Maven, because he is a fan like me, a fan like us. Keep it going Maven!

  • @ronhines4036
    @ronhines40366 ай бұрын

    Love your channel, Thanks for being humble!

  • @jeyineftv1656
    @jeyineftv16563 ай бұрын

    Your channel brings me nostalgia. Thanks for all my childhood memories man!

  • @matthewburden5098
    @matthewburden50986 ай бұрын

    I wrestled for ten years myself, and I appreciated having you on TV showing it's ok to be green... With that said, I'm dying of CTE and early onset dementia from wrestling and all of the unprotected shots! I hope to God you got away without injuries like that, brother!

  • @donttrip1818

    @donttrip1818

    3 ай бұрын

    Damn hope you straight lil bra dat cte aint no joke

  • @YouTubeUser970

    @YouTubeUser970

    3 ай бұрын

    Wrestle as in pro wrestling wwe or wrestling, the sport?

  • @Drippppppppp

    @Drippppppppp

    2 ай бұрын

    You guys need to chill with the CTE stuff. It's still fake. I can see injurys but let's not pretend your getting repeated blows to the head. That's football, boxing, etc. Hell even Nascar has more concessions.

  • @attitudeadjustment8843

    @attitudeadjustment8843

    10 күн бұрын

    definitely not on that chris benoit level

  • @attitudeadjustment8843

    @attitudeadjustment8843

    10 күн бұрын

    @@Drippppppppp so you are saying that chris benoit never had cte?

  • @Ff101891
    @Ff1018916 ай бұрын

    More graphics please! The schedule graphic was great. Keep up the great work.

  • @johnbiscotti5159
    @johnbiscotti51596 ай бұрын

    So glad you started this channel maven! Genuinely great guy

  • @stuartscovel7526
    @stuartscovel75266 ай бұрын

    Love your content and the openness. Thanks for the entertainment. Appreciate your efforts

  • @mider-spanman5577
    @mider-spanman55776 ай бұрын

    You are truly a Maven! An expert at and a connoisseur of wrestling. You're very knowledgeable and entertaining.

  • @renzosalvadico5605
    @renzosalvadico56056 ай бұрын

    Its A Good Day Whenever Maven Uploads👌

  • @FabianEspinosa-oo4gh
    @FabianEspinosa-oo4gh4 ай бұрын

    Thanks Maven for sharing your experiences and sharing a bit more of your amazing career. God bless 👑

  • @enarodriguez9360
    @enarodriguez93606 ай бұрын

    This channel is incredible!!!!!!! I dont get bored listening to the awesome humble guy!

  • @oswaldozapata4481
    @oswaldozapata44813 ай бұрын

    He is like the Richard Jefferson (NBA)of the WWE. Let’s us know how things are behind the scenes in their respective fields. Thank you for telling us your experiences, Maven! 🤝

  • @ILOVEISRAELETERNALLY
    @ILOVEISRAELETERNALLY6 ай бұрын

    Maven was one of my favorites because it was awesome seeing tough enough, and then his career unfold. It's like the underdog, finally making it. Awesome seeing anyone achieve their dream or goal. Maven will always be an honest hardworking wrestler that truly represents the outcome of endurance and hardwork. Thank you So much Maven.⚘️

  • @mihaimercenarul7467

    @mihaimercenarul7467

    3 ай бұрын

    please stop and talk about the video, kid

  • @JuwanAnderson58
    @JuwanAnderson585 ай бұрын

    Thanks for putting the old Smackdown and Raw them music in the video got goosebumps when I heard it 🙌🙏💯 nothing like that era

  • @JustinTyme116
    @JustinTyme1166 ай бұрын

    Man, I’m really loving these videos. Great work! 👏

  • @IntoxicatedGhost1
    @IntoxicatedGhost16 ай бұрын

    For me smack down had the best wrestlers during 2005-2007

  • @LoganHunter82

    @LoganHunter82

    6 ай бұрын

    Smackdown during that era was a million miles better show than RAW

  • @alaskanwhiskey

    @alaskanwhiskey

    6 ай бұрын

    Nah I'd say 2005-2011. After that it went downhill. Same with raw.

  • @IntoxicatedGhost1

    @IntoxicatedGhost1

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@LoganHunter82it's a shame that Vince seems to want to tank smackdown everytime it's doing better than raw. That's why both shows should stay separate

  • @IntoxicatedGhost1

    @IntoxicatedGhost1

    6 ай бұрын

    ​​@@alaskanwhiskeyend of the day its a matter if opinion. I personally stopped watching it during 2008 I believe. The games went down hill since smack vs raw 2008 when they changed the controls. The current line up I can't get behind, they just ruined all of the titles.

  • @Sipaannn
    @Sipaannn6 ай бұрын

    I could watch this guy's videos every day and not get bored.

  • @kayzin7751
    @kayzin77513 ай бұрын

    Subscribed, your great to listen to, your direct and offer insight into the locker rooms unlike another!

  • @Cesard.verdugak
    @Cesard.verdugak5 ай бұрын

    I love that you added the intros. Those were 2 of my favorite ever.

  • @NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot
    @NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot6 ай бұрын

    Gotta admit it, when I got back into wrestling in early 2003 after a hiatus since the end of 2000, I had no clue who Maven was, and I don’t remember him at all to be honest. However this guy is one amazing KZreadr and storyteller, it’s such a shame that as he admits, he didn’t put more effort in in the ring, and that if he had he could have showcased the charisma and wit that he has as a wrestler that wasn’t still riding the tough enough coattails. Very likeable fella and great videos. Well done Maven!

  • @jason200912

    @jason200912

    3 ай бұрын

    All I knew was that he was the guy with the drawn on eyebrows

  • @davonwoods9510

    @davonwoods9510

    2 ай бұрын

    How u miss out on maven he eliminated undertaker

  • @NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot

    @NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot

    2 ай бұрын

    @@davonwoods9510 I literally said I got back into wrestling in 2003 having not watched it since before tough enough even aired.

  • @CitizenAmuro

    @CitizenAmuro

    2 ай бұрын

    @@NiktheEnglishGreekCypriothe was in WWE 2001-2005. The height of his career was 2001-2 though, I would say.

  • @NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot

    @NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot

    2 ай бұрын

    @@CitizenAmuro yeah I know he was in wwf when I started watching again, but like I said, I don’t remember him. Most likely occasional short matches on raw or smack down and no major storylines to remember. Not a knock on him. Same way I don’t remember much of dean malenkos wwf run, his debut was memorable, but he was forgettable very soon after

  • @EscapeTheHold
    @EscapeTheHold6 ай бұрын

    Interesting to hear what he said about Randy. Most other accounts have people describing him as an absolute nightmare when he was at the top of the card. I'm guessing maybe Randy changed over time (bearing in mind Maven had left by the time Randy became World Champ).

  • @Donexfefges
    @Donexfefges6 ай бұрын

    Absolutely love this channel, glad you’re enjoying yourself Maven and thank you for uploading these videos

  • @Sir.X
    @Sir.X4 ай бұрын

    nice to see you man i remember seeing you when i was a kid i love that you give a new perspective to how it was in wwe

  • @MadVillain34
    @MadVillain346 ай бұрын

    The presentation of this channel is top notch and you have a voice for this stuff. Would you be able to do a video where you compare stuff like this to today?

  • @spidermanthreethousand
    @spidermanthreethousand6 ай бұрын

    You are the coolest storyteller, Maven. I didn’t know anything about you until your recent KZread channel. I am glad Ive come across with this gem of a channel. Nothing but huge respect for you.

  • @armandoamezcua3762
    @armandoamezcua37626 ай бұрын

    Love your channel and every video,awesome to know the behind the scenes stuff

  • @zochhuanawmazote1658
    @zochhuanawmazote16584 ай бұрын

    Maven just really lived your content and it was so informative and you just told us everything what we want to know from our child hood days about the WWE Shows, culture,, secret and lots of other interesting story..❤❤❤

  • @jimmyjarrett-ws2iz
    @jimmyjarrett-ws2iz6 ай бұрын

    Mate I'm not being patronizing when I say I'm so proud of how well your channel is doing!! Next to Stevie Richards and Cornette you are the best wrestling content on KZread. Love you Mav, keep the videos coming mate 😊

  • @tshabalala7

    @tshabalala7

    2 ай бұрын

    Why would that be patronising

  • @JalenPrice_252
    @JalenPrice_2526 ай бұрын

    Maven I gotta be honest you’re really doing great with your channel. Already you have people interested in your content because it’s your experience. Hope everything goes great for you in the future. Let’s get him to 1 million subs.

  • @yungog2o3

    @yungog2o3

    5 ай бұрын

    He’s probably gonna end up making more money on KZread than in wwe

  • @JalenPrice_252

    @JalenPrice_252

    5 ай бұрын

    @@yungog2o3 everyone does

  • @AvgJoeWatchReviews
    @AvgJoeWatchReviews6 ай бұрын

    Learned something new. Appreciate your transparency. Your story telling is very engaging my friend. Keep up the great work. 👍👍👍

  • @noahbates1566
    @noahbates156627 күн бұрын

    I’ve really enjoyed watching Maven’s short videos, I look at professional wrestling in a totally different way. These men and women are good storytellers, actors, athletes, and wrestling. They put all this together for a great show! Thanks Maven

  • @thesuperdingos
    @thesuperdingos6 ай бұрын

    The next WWE game really should have a maven showcase in it showing your career. I’d buy that

  • @jasonx1174

    @jasonx1174

    6 ай бұрын

    Sounds great but I highly doubt they would make a showcase for him since he maintained the mid card position. However I think he could be a narrator for a showcase. He's a good talker and has a good voice.

  • @vincematthews9790
    @vincematthews97905 ай бұрын

    I work with Maven fairly regularly. Man is great on the mic and would be an excellent mouthpiece today in wwe.

  • @chrissaunders6710
    @chrissaunders67102 ай бұрын

    Hey Mav, just gotta say and I’m sure you have many fans, BUT, goddam mate, never thought much past the undertaker rumble spot and the Stone Cold Simon Dean spot, but seriously binging your vids now and see you in a totally different way. Keep up the excellent work please sir. You have tapped into a fresh look into your old industry and I’m looking to do similar in my current industry. Thanks a bunch

  • @davidplaysriffs
    @davidplaysriffs6 ай бұрын

    Maven, I remember watching you back on the original Tough Enough. I am loving the videos and all of the content, it’s so interesting and insightful, please keep it up!

  • @hasanramzan6578
    @hasanramzan65786 ай бұрын

    Since you rode with Randy, please do a video telling us some stories about what he was like and your routine when travelling with him.

  • @SRPC21
    @SRPC216 ай бұрын

    SmackDown! at the time was just as good as Raw and they were distinctively different brands: Raw was like WCW in its prime: a live show which had more experienced/established/physically imposing wrestlers in the main event like HHH, Goldberg, Scott Steiner and The Rock. They even had the old style WCW belt. SmackDown! on the other hand was a bit like the WWF when it had to create new stars: it was taped and focused more on younger talent and/or established talent who were quite new to main evening (Brock/Eddie/Edge/Benoit/JBL). The Undertaker was an exception. Ratings were only better for Raw because it was always prioritised by Vince.

  • @mattberg6816

    @mattberg6816

    6 ай бұрын

    Smack down was the show on broadcast tv at the time too. I feel like they had to produce a show that held the audience a little better because of the exposure to so many casual fans.

  • @Simonskilamb

    @Simonskilamb

    6 ай бұрын

    Agreed - absolutely loved Smackdown 2002-2003 in particular. I personally bought right into the "pick a brand" thing they were selling and became a Smackdown fan, hated Raw and everything haha. They got me hook line and sinker

  • @SRPC21

    @SRPC21

    6 ай бұрын

    @@Simonskilamb It’s what Vince wanted; competition in wrestling but really he was only in competition with himself. He deliberately pitted Paul Hayman and Eric Bischoff as rival GMs due to their egos and history too! It would’ve been so good if Vince got a TV deal for WCW after he bought the company. You would’ve seen this on a bigger scale.

  • @user-bg5fx1mx1y

    @user-bg5fx1mx1y

    6 ай бұрын

    L

  • @Turk_2023

    @Turk_2023

    6 ай бұрын

    @@SRPC21 Vince should have never been allowed to buy WCW. Monopoly laws. I mean imagine being a star on WCW where they flew 1st class and rented limos, 5 star hotels, then Vince owns it and you're riding 4 deep in a Dodge Stratus and staying at the Holiday inn. Well if stacey Kiebler was in my car I would be fine.

  • @Golbez04
    @Golbez046 ай бұрын

    Wonderful insights! Thank you for sharing that! Maybe sometime you could break down Wrestler's Court, and especially who was judge and advocates while you were on each show?

  • @blayne9182
    @blayne91825 ай бұрын

    Hey Maven I just discovered your channel and I think it's great. I still remember watching you on tough enough and your time in WWE. Glad you are doing good brother. 👍💪

  • @alexwhite8666
    @alexwhite86666 ай бұрын

    I have said this before: I don’t subscribe to many. But Mav has my support. He is absolutely killing it! He is a natural! Pace your content and see you at 500k and beyond!

  • @BePatient888
    @BePatient8886 ай бұрын

    OMG! I completely forgot that Smackdown was WWE's version of today's AEW Rampage (well, better than that), because it wasn't the LIVE flagship show. I love this channel. Maven is building a winner with this content.

  • @geeforce9749
    @geeforce97493 ай бұрын

    I will always remember Maven just for the fact that almost 20 years down the road i still remember that he eliminated Taker from the rumble and the way he did it! Taker was a real legend in giving him the spot tbh

  • @scorpions1965
    @scorpions19656 ай бұрын

    Can’t get enough of your content, keep it up👏🏻

  • @rulerofall015
    @rulerofall0156 ай бұрын

    Maven is one of the best for experiences and logic. Can't get enough of his videos!