Former WWE Wrestler Reacts to CM Punk's Tell-All Interview

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  • čas přidán 18. 01. 2024
  • In 2014, CM Punk walked out of WWE in an extremely controversial move. After 10 months of silence, CM Punk gave an uncensored, burn-every-bridge interview sharing his frustrations and criticisms of WWE. I revisit and react to Punk's tell-all interview as someone who also wrestled for WWE.
    Listen to the full interview here - • CM Punk - The Art of W...

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  • @MavenKHuffman
    @MavenKHuffman  Před 3 měsíci +320

    Thank you for checking out the video! What is your take on CM Punk and what he said in this tell-all interview? Also, if you want to listen to the full podcast for yourself, check it out here czcams.com/video/i4DHxnfsJBk/video.html

    • @MusTelOJ
      @MusTelOJ Před 3 měsíci +16

      I met CM Punk in New Delhi, India in 2016 during a Boxing sponsorship! I took a picture with him and he was an amazing person.

    • @lilBOSH
      @lilBOSH Před 3 měsíci +13

      CM Punk is The Greatest ‘Storyteller’ Professional Wrestling has ever had.
      🐐.

    • @user-lr1qd4zm6g
      @user-lr1qd4zm6g Před 3 měsíci +6

      Maven is making his return at Royal Rumble 2024 👍

    • @EdwardElfigo
      @EdwardElfigo Před 3 měsíci +6

      About the staph infection, and there being 3 sides of a story, Punk’s , WWE, and the truth.
      The truth came out when Punk won the lawsuit.

    • @piledriverfinisher4807
      @piledriverfinisher4807 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Don't refer to yourself in 3rd person, Maven hates that

  • @angel8fingers
    @angel8fingers Před 3 měsíci +744

    “Don’t refer to yourself in the third person, Maven hates that!”
    Fn great man!

  • @asheeshsinha2631
    @asheeshsinha2631 Před 3 měsíci +580

    Maven has done it. He did a half an hour content on CM Punk without any toxicity on either stand/side

    • @MavenKHuffman
      @MavenKHuffman  Před 3 měsíci +229

      This is my favorite comment thus far. THANK YOU

    • @MiketheratguyMultimedia
      @MiketheratguyMultimedia Před 3 měsíci +44

      @@MavenKHuffman You're a straight shooter and a reasonable guy, Maven. We love and respect you for it.

    • @tobigforyou
      @tobigforyou Před 3 měsíci +10

      @@MavenKHuffman Your soul was too pure for that business Maven.

    • @RuggedHectic
      @RuggedHectic Před 3 měsíci +9

      @@tobigforyouidk he says it himself he wasn’t thankful for the opportunity he had at the time and like with everyone with age comes wisdom and growth which is the man we see today

    • @pankajchaudhary2995
      @pankajchaudhary2995 Před měsícem

      and no unwanted attention and controversy

  • @Ezem1
    @Ezem1 Před 3 měsíci +268

    "Don’t refer urself in the 3rd person Maven hates that" that line had me dying 😂

    • @Ezem1
      @Ezem1 Před 3 měsíci

      u got good taste in shows!@@cosmobrownslivingpuppetssh4062

    • @Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa669
      @Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa669 Před 3 měsíci

      He's a man no biggie

    • @TheDanzomanzo
      @TheDanzomanzo Před 3 měsíci

      He just basically ribbed every clueless clown saying he tries to be like the Rock. And they are probably moronic enough to believe he was genuinely trying there.

    • @darshin95
      @darshin95 Před 3 měsíci +6

      but The Rock?

    • @angel8fingers
      @angel8fingers Před 3 měsíci

      It was wasn’t it?!😂

  • @Sahil-pc2kr
    @Sahil-pc2kr Před 3 měsíci +463

    It’s still the greatest shoot interview of all time. 2 hours of absolute gold. And the Ryback impression never gets old. 😂

    • @pleaseshutup7053
      @pleaseshutup7053 Před 3 měsíci +49

      To have a recently released wrestler go in on wwe was crazy at the time

    • @pikkdogs
      @pikkdogs Před 3 měsíci +3

      Have you heard the one about Luke Gallows going to Africa? That one is better than the Punk one. Cliff Compton was also memorable for the colt cabana shows.

    • @cj23cj98
      @cj23cj98 Před 3 měsíci +26

      "I'm dumb as f**k, I'm sowwy"

    • @SomeGuy-mt4hq
      @SomeGuy-mt4hq Před 3 měsíci +1

      ​@@pikkdogsI've heard some of those stories and it's gold. The priest creating miracles is my favourite

    • @rustcohle6149
      @rustcohle6149 Před 3 měsíci

      CM Punk is jewish

  • @franklarkin6076
    @franklarkin6076 Před 3 měsíci +116

    "No, It's not ok to be bitter"
    Damn that hit hard.

    • @anthonytippett5997
      @anthonytippett5997 Před 17 hodinami

      Disagree, if you have to be better to get it out of your system and get to where you need to go….you do you

  • @sXeAndriex
    @sXeAndriex Před 3 měsíci +41

    "You don't need to demean others to make your argument." Genuinely, sincerely it's this sort of emotional maturity that keeps me coming back to this channel. Love the energy.

  • @RedFormanOG
    @RedFormanOG Před 3 měsíci +177

    This may be 10 years old, but there's alot of us (myself included) who never heard this interview for whatever reason. So thanks for bringing this classic to my attention!!

    • @MavenKHuffman
      @MavenKHuffman  Před 3 měsíci +75

      I myself had NEVER heard it before filming this

    • @EDXStudios
      @EDXStudios Před 3 měsíci +7

      😂​@@MavenKHuffman

    • @KevinKrayden
      @KevinKrayden Před 3 měsíci +4

      I honestly listen to it every few years because it's just kind of cathartic to hear someone venting regarding an employer and defending themselves. Maybe that's just me 😆

  • @tun-tunninc.6492
    @tun-tunninc.6492 Před 3 měsíci +145

    Such an honest and unbiased opinion. Respect to u, good sir.

  • @PhillipCummingsUSA
    @PhillipCummingsUSA Před 3 měsíci +668

    You can't understand the present unless you understand the past. Looking at interviews like this now is a perfect way to understand the last and present.

    • @jmike2039
      @jmike2039 Před 3 měsíci +16

      I've never been a huge punk fan but I love that he did this interview at the time. It was really cool to invite us into the drama lol but I just find it hard to swallow that he really got over any of this, and is just trying to stick it to AEW and attempt to seal the coffin shut for them. But I don't know Phil so just my conjecture

    • @JCGaming13
      @JCGaming13 Před 3 měsíci +13

      @@jmike2039 Bit of both imo. I think AEW definitely revived his passion for wrestling initially & now he wants to make the most of his career & make the most money whilst he can.

    • @freakyzed8467
      @freakyzed8467 Před 3 měsíci +1

      ​@@JCGaming13I was wondering about all that myself. Haven't watched wrestling in a long while, but I grew up on it and love hearing about the personalities involved. I do wonder if Punk hasn't always let his ego get in his way. It does make him an interesting person, but to me he just feels cringe at this point. Old and grumpy. Would be AMAZING if he had this all planned as a multi-decade character work.

    • @Gary-cr7ej
      @Gary-cr7ej Před 3 měsíci +5

      Punk has grown and changed. I FUCKING love it because, the promo intensity is still there.

    • @Fuckmeltzer1
      @Fuckmeltzer1 Před 3 měsíci +7

      I think he has always loved Wrestling. He just doesn't love what comes with it. The politics. And that's when things get ugly with when political issues occur backstage. I can't defend everything he has done but I understand it.

  • @williammccormick984
    @williammccormick984 Před 3 měsíci +167

    The fact is that Punk doing the podcast put a MASSIVE spotlight on WWE doctors, creative, time off for talent and a bunch of other issues that were NOT being addressed by WWE management and Vince in the early 2010's.
    Punk exposed a lot of the flaws of WWE's way of doing business and a LOT of things got better as a result. Not everything by any means, but getting time off is a lot more accepted now than it was in 2014 when Punk left. Punk changed things.

    • @pleaseshutup7053
      @pleaseshutup7053 Před 3 měsíci +26

      Best in the world for a reason

    • @lwamalo505
      @lwamalo505 Před 3 měsíci +11

      Facts

    • @Jellybob69
      @Jellybob69 Před 3 měsíci +22

      Yup, say what you will about the guy but in 2011 he changed the culture of what WWE would present as top talent and really pushed more meta/legitimate storytelling in the company.
      When he left in 2014 and did this podcast, it basically cleansed WWE of a lot of their cheap and sleazy business practices. Like him or not he really did benefit WWE, even if he seemed like their arch nemesis at that time. Their breakup was a necessary evil and at the end of it all, it seems to have worked out the best for everyone.

    • @RBlair69
      @RBlair69 Před 3 měsíci +12

      Truly the Voice of the Voiceless!

    • @relaxingred2090
      @relaxingred2090 Před 3 měsíci +4

      I look back to the past few weeks when matches got called off early due to injury with DaVinci and Theory. They did the right thing calling those matches early and you'd have a hard time arguing Punk didn't indirectly lead to the early stoppages of those matches.

  • @Thizzin88Bay
    @Thizzin88Bay Před 3 měsíci +216

    I'm not even a wrestling fan but this channel is awesome. i love hearing this insider knowledge and these stories. Seriously top quality content.

    • @MavenKHuffman
      @MavenKHuffman  Před 3 měsíci +84

      🙏🏽 my favorite comments by far! I love seeing non wrestling fans enjoying our content

    • @tomer_stern
      @tomer_stern Před 3 měsíci +3

      I wonder how you got here then. Are you a fan of Maven from his days at the home shopping network?

    • @Thizzin88Bay
      @Thizzin88Bay Před 3 měsíci +9

      ​@@tomer_sternthe almighty algorithm can connect dots no one sees! If I had to guess, it's because I watch a lot of similarly formatted content around pretty much all pro sports and maybe clicked an old WWF throwback clip from the 90's.

    • @ehhhhwassupdoc
      @ehhhhwassupdoc Před 3 měsíci +8

      @@Thizzin88Bayso cool to see non fans take an interest in this. Welcome 👋🏿🙏🏾

    • @chondrinenigma
      @chondrinenigma Před 3 měsíci +2

      ​@@Thizzin88Bayif you watch any kind of 'behind the scenes' clips then that might well have been why this got recommended to you

  • @Jeff_Pryce
    @Jeff_Pryce Před 3 měsíci +190

    25:10 “Never say never.”
    True. Very true. But in Punk’s case, an extraordinary amount of extraordinary events had to take place for Punk to walk back into WWE again. Nobody could predict AEW. Nobody could predict all the backstage shenanigans. Nobody could’ve predicted what happened at All In. And nobody could predict that after all of that, Punk still wanted to wrestle. Or that Vince would no longer be in the picture. Or that Triple H and Nick Khan would agree that bringing back Punk was best for business. A lot of stars had to align for something like this to happen.

    • @pikkdogs
      @pikkdogs Před 3 měsíci +11

      The only shocking thing with punk is that it took 10 years to happen. When it happened I was sure that he would be back in 2 years. The thing that changed that was his ufc run and the pandemic. If the ufc run didn’t happen he would have been back in 2017 at least. And if the pandemic didn’t happen he would have been back in 2020.

    • @AlexL415
      @AlexL415 Před 3 měsíci +19

      No extraordinary events happened here, they met his price and it’s not like he had anywhere else to go..

    • @mikesannitti6042
      @mikesannitti6042 Před 3 měsíci +14

      Punk pissing people off, crying, and swallowing his pride to continue wrestling afterwards is all very predictable. Just like you know it'll be messy whenever he leaves WWE again.

    • @chrisdavey5530
      @chrisdavey5530 Před 3 měsíci +9

      I dont agree with this at all, I think everyone could have predicted what was gonna happen with Punk in AEW, cus its the same thing thats happened with Punk and literally every other org he's worked for. In a nutshell punk thinks he's god gift to pro wrestling when in reality no one wants to work with him because of the Chicago sized chip on his shoulder.

    • @ItApproaches
      @ItApproaches Před 3 měsíci +7

      Most of the more veteran wrestlers had no problem with Punk and were fine with him coming back. HBK was even for Punk coming back.

  • @AB_223
    @AB_223 Před 3 měsíci +39

    That shot of Punk saying he works with children while the biggest child in wrestling is sitting next to him looking like a confused child is just so perfect.

    • @sb-ns8bl
      @sb-ns8bl Před 3 měsíci +7

      The biggest child is himself lol

  • @alexschofield944
    @alexschofield944 Před 3 měsíci +120

    It often gets missed that many of the things he criticised about the company - the lack of time off, not allowing talent to heal from surgery, Vince being out of touch with wrestling fans today - have now changed. The company today isn’t the same company he walked away from a decade ago. Of course there’s also the fact that he’s not the same person he was either and I genuinely believe that, when he walked away, it was a case of talent and company having come to the end of the road and not being right for each other any longer. Now, both talent and company are in a different place and are perfect for each other.

  • @lonestarstateofmind3708
    @lonestarstateofmind3708 Před 3 měsíci +126

    Maven should pursue the announcing/interviewer gig for wwe again. I know he said the pandemic kind of ruined the opportunity. But I can really see him doing what Johnathan Coachman use to do. Think he’d be perfect for it

    • @MikeHunt-fx9rg
      @MikeHunt-fx9rg Před 3 měsíci +20

      He’d be perfect for the PPV pre shows in the place of Roberts and Rosenberg

    • @lonestarstateofmind3708
      @lonestarstateofmind3708 Před 3 měsíci +17

      @@MikeHunt-fx9rgoh yea that would be great too, I’d take maven over Rosenberg any day

    • @AB_223
      @AB_223 Před 3 měsíci +11

      He was close but then China put a stop to it 🦠

    • @Chalor.
      @Chalor. Před 3 měsíci +8

      Maven's certainly got the voice for radio/announcing...and a face for primetime TV. All that makes me think of some dumb shit Nash was recently saying...that they can't make sense of Mav's accent. Going from saying you sound real southern, to just all over the place 🤦🏼‍♂️.
      Maven, as someone who's lived their life both in California and the Southeast, you absolutely don't have an unusual dialect. Very rarely do you even pronounce things in the southern way. And the way you say "on" is very New Yorker-ish. Makes sense considering you live there now.

    • @StarsDie88
      @StarsDie88 Před 3 měsíci +3

      I wouldn't be surprised if this youtube channel exploding ends up giving him another opportunity for that.

  • @drewtucker22
    @drewtucker22 Před 3 měsíci +82

    Maven tbh I was never a fan of yours in WWE. Not that I didn’t like you, but just thought of you as a guy that was there to make the show go. However I’ve got to tell you, I have really appreciated and enjoyed your content. In the last 2 weeks I’ve watched every one of your videos. You’re so open and genuine while also being informative. I may be 20 years late, but you have truly won a huge fan now. All love brother ❤️

    • @kevin084life
      @kevin084life Před 3 měsíci +5

      Very honest of you to admit that

    • @haxkztasy
      @haxkztasy Před 3 měsíci +9

      @@kevin084life well... he didnt insult or anything, he was simply not a fan of his, meaning Maven was just another guy that wasnt really worth following, which is completely the truth cause Maven's run in WWE wasn't really that great lol
      so dunno why one would even have to admit this and having it sound like not being a fan is a very bad thing xD

    • @kylenewsome8439
      @kylenewsome8439 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Absolutely man. I am a fan now.

    • @konkola3295
      @konkola3295 Před 3 měsíci +1

      compsult

    • @DZ-lx4iu
      @DZ-lx4iu Před 2 měsíci +2

      Yes I have a better appreciation for mid card wrestlers because if this channel. It's not as black and white as I thought when I was a kid.

  • @alexanderalvarado5879
    @alexanderalvarado5879 Před 3 měsíci +19

    This has became probably one of my favourite channels and I’ve been watching like a week

    • @MavenKHuffman
      @MavenKHuffman  Před 3 měsíci +5

      🙏🏽🙏🏽 a week? Hell, it goes downhill from here! Hahahaha

  • @BudJr
    @BudJr Před 3 měsíci +25

    I’m glad to see Maven discussing this interview. He discusses the WWE in a very unique, and genuine way. Glad I found this channel.

  • @Vggamegod
    @Vggamegod Před 3 měsíci +15

    Its amazing how honest Maven is while maintaining professionalism and class. So happy he made his CZcams channel

  • @NonSenseMcGee
    @NonSenseMcGee Před 3 měsíci +22

    Ohhhhh this is gonna be a spicy one! Keep rocking it Maven! 👊

    • @MavenKHuffman
      @MavenKHuffman  Před 3 měsíci +18

      Nonsense…… My man!! I remember you from the live! And again here you are supporting us. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 thank you once again. We are taking note of those who have followed us from the beginning, and you are atop that list my friend. YOUR THE BEST!

    • @NonSenseMcGee
      @NonSenseMcGee Před 3 měsíci +2

      ​@MavenKHuffman Thank YOU sir! And your point about every story having 3 sides is so true. Deal with this on the daily. 🤠

  • @user-sy5sy2np8r
    @user-sy5sy2np8r Před 3 měsíci +9

    You're always SUCH a positive guy, Maven! Even if I weren't a life long wrestling ADDICT, I'd probably still enjoy your channel. Great attitude!

  • @JCGaming13
    @JCGaming13 Před 3 měsíci +126

    Highly recommend people listen to that full interview on here. Punk hasn't helped himself at times fair enough but easy to portray him as someone bitter towards the company when he had very valid reasons to be as frustrated as he did. At the very least it'll give some more perspective and help you understand the situation more. Really interesting too.
    He wasn't wrong about that wrestlemania 29 match imo, best of the night by a mile and the last great taker mania match

    • @EdwardElfigo
      @EdwardElfigo Před 3 měsíci +27

      He also wasn’t wrong about the misdiagnosis of his staph infection, as he would later prove it by winning his Lawsuit against the WWE

    • @Thecultofwrestling
      @Thecultofwrestling Před 3 měsíci +18

      They almost killed punk and sued him for talking about it with colt
      Punk is vindicated

    • @pleaseshutup7053
      @pleaseshutup7053 Před 3 měsíci +8

      @@Thecultofwrestlingand punk won the lawsuit

    • @Thecultofwrestling
      @Thecultofwrestling Před 3 měsíci

      @@pleaseshutup7053 correct. And Colton sued punk as well.

    • @pleaseshutup7053
      @pleaseshutup7053 Před 3 měsíci +14

      @@Thecultofwrestlingand punk won that lawsuit as well lol

  • @hughjass5719
    @hughjass5719 Před 3 měsíci +15

    This is my favourite CZcams channel, you seem like a real down to earth person no bitterness own up to your own mistakes people should learn from you

  • @jimmyriddle8128
    @jimmyriddle8128 Před 3 měsíci +23

    This has become one of my favourite channels to watch wrestling videos. Keep it up

  • @noelbravo9384
    @noelbravo9384 Před 3 měsíci +11

    man i love your videos maven. been going through a lot the past 6 months and your videos are great to watch you probably don’t even notice but you’re always dropping knowledge subtly watching your videos always makes me feel better man

    • @MavenKHuffman
      @MavenKHuffman  Před 3 měsíci +5

      🙏🏽 appreciate the support, wishing you all the best, and pulling for you that things get better. Glad these can help a tiny bit

  • @shareen_ben
    @shareen_ben Před 3 měsíci +15

    Man, CM punk takes me back to my Highschool days.

  • @SowieTalks
    @SowieTalks Před 3 měsíci +12

    Mr. Huffman I just wanna say you are killing it on CZcams 💪🏽 all your content is must watch for wrestling fans and your commentary and experience really makes it pop out. Can’t wait to see how far you go man keep it up 👍

  • @JeyUsoYeet783
    @JeyUsoYeet783 Před 3 měsíci +11

    U been away from wwe for nearly 15 years and now your doing these educational videos there great man love watching these

  • @shawnmichaels568
    @shawnmichaels568 Před 3 měsíci +142

    It's crazy how it all escalated quickly, Considering the issues he had with WWE at that time to even think that he not only make his return 9 years later, The fact he is happy to be there and on top of that he is going to have one of the greatest fued of the modern era possibly even one of the greatest rivarly of all time with seth is genuinely unbelievable. This the embodiment of the quote "never say never"

    • @DaReaIJesus
      @DaReaIJesus Před 3 měsíci +2

      Well there’s kinda an asterisk on that considering we don’t know the severity of Seth’s injury. Hopefully it isn’t that bad

    • @reignkaida
      @reignkaida Před 3 měsíci +6

      Greatest feud ?

    • @rollingthunder8223
      @rollingthunder8223 Před 3 měsíci +4

      hes just happy to be making money

    • @EdwardElfigo
      @EdwardElfigo Před 3 měsíci +8

      @@reignkaidaa lot of Punk’s feud somehow always end up being extremely good, wether it’s against Jeff Hardy in ‘09, John Cena or even MJF and Eddie Kingston in AEW

    • @napalmblaziken
      @napalmblaziken Před 3 měsíci +6

      "Greatest feuds"
      What a mark.

  • @jonthedon702
    @jonthedon702 Před 3 měsíci +18

    Ive caught myself waiting for these videos to drop and Maven never disappoints!

    • @MavenKHuffman
      @MavenKHuffman  Před 3 měsíci +12

      Every Friday at noon (EST) and I hope we never disappoint ya. We actually put a ton of work into this. So to hear your thoughts and feedback means a lot

    • @jonthedon702
      @jonthedon702 Před 3 měsíci

      @@MavenKHuffman I gotta ask.. how did you feel when the rock came out to save you versus the undertaker . You’ve never talked about that moment , which was one of my all time favorite moments . The rock was so fired up !

  • @TRC296
    @TRC296 Před 3 měsíci +23

    Please show up in the royal rumble next week! I’ll be in Tampa live and would instantly mark out.

  • @Drew_D
    @Drew_D Před 3 měsíci +7

    Since Maven has covered that infamous podcast, I would love to hear reactions to other shoot interviews as well.

    • @MavenKHuffman
      @MavenKHuffman  Před 3 měsíci +9

      Not a bad idea….. might have to look into that. thank you

  • @Loganarciba
    @Loganarciba Před 3 měsíci +3

    I haven’t been into wrestling in about 6-7 years probably, I’m 21 now. But watching your videos has made me want to get back into watching whether it’s reruns or new WWE. Thanks for your insights into the business and it gives me a whole new appreciation than I had when I was about 10,12, so forth.

  • @nxtwomenfan497
    @nxtwomenfan497 Před 3 měsíci +22

    The single most consequential wrestling podcast of all time. Loved hearing your thoughts on it Maven, keep up the outstanding work.

  • @TacticalBarber
    @TacticalBarber Před 3 měsíci +1

    I’ve been finding myself refreshing this channel for new videos. You provide an amazing perspective on one of the best eras of wrestling!

  • @tannervangelder6902
    @tannervangelder6902 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is awesome! This is good not only because it emphasizes the difference in philosophy on the business, but it shows how people's views on things they experienced in the past or just their general feelings on thing can change!

  • @iAmToDd6691
    @iAmToDd6691 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I love all the different topics you’re covering. Keep it up man, you’re doing an amazing job 👍.

  • @stevestefanis8520
    @stevestefanis8520 Před 3 měsíci +6

    I wrestled colt in 2011. This interview came out after that but I’ve listened to it hundreds of times and know it by heart. Love that maven to a bit on it

  • @kevinharrison1825
    @kevinharrison1825 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Maven, bro I remember watching you on the first tough enough I believe back when it was still wwf and have always been a fan. I'm glad to see you still looking good and healthy man. Thanks for the channel reliving the great days of wrestling it's very nostalgic.

  • @MjDudz99
    @MjDudz99 Před 3 měsíci +3

    This was one of my favorite videos yet! Awesome insights

  • @nigelthornberry007
    @nigelthornberry007 Před 3 měsíci +10

    Heck yea generating some heat with Punk before your rumble entry!

  • @joshr8410
    @joshr8410 Před 3 měsíci +5

    I’ve watched undertaker and Kane in I believe 2010 live in a house show in Shreveport Louisiana as a kid .. they for sure didn’t have to be at a house show! I don’t ever remember the match but I’ll remember the entrance for ever !

  • @Nat3fr0g
    @Nat3fr0g Před 3 měsíci +1

    I was into wrestling in my youth and have gotten back later in life so I kind of missed your era. But I have loved your insight and videos. thanks for sharing

  • @realsteel7260
    @realsteel7260 Před 3 měsíci +6

    CM Punk is a perfect example of Eric Bisoff’s book “CONTROVERY CREATES CASH” whether you love or hate him he will get people and the internet talking and is one of the only guys with the balls to stand up to the wwe machine!

    • @MavenKHuffman
      @MavenKHuffman  Před 3 měsíci +4

      Yep! One of my favorite signs was from the territory days, “Personal issues draw money” MY FAVORITE!

  • @serjackson2586
    @serjackson2586 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I’m 27 and I was really into wrestling back in 2006-2009, mainly because of the video games. But now I’m going to pull out my PS2, load up Smackdown Here Comes the Pain, and play as Maven! stand up guy that I never watched wrestle but is now one of my favorites

  • @ZephKin
    @ZephKin Před 3 měsíci +76

    Everytime I hear this Punk podcast, it becomes clearer that it wasn't "black and white" issue and it was more complex concerning wwe's "the show must go on" mentality and punk's aggressive tone he gives off. You just can't side with one of them fully when you hear these grievances punk had. It sounded like a workplace environment where you got shafted into a place regardless if the company knew what it was doing or not (look at nexus, roman's early pushes, dolph, new guys coming up). Hopefully, punk and hhh can work along well now seeing the fans really did miss him since he left.
    -anyways, another great vid btw maven.

    • @misterundead425
      @misterundead425 Před 3 měsíci +9

      It really isn't that complex; WWE had a toxic "show must go on" mentality, which is responsible for many wrestler deaths (a couple of them were Punk's friends). Punk, in the end, realized how stupid and not worth it was and left. Concidentally, afterwards, they finally started giving wrestlers proper time off. Probably had to do with the bad press Punk gave them.

    • @AmariKhumalo
      @AmariKhumalo Před 3 měsíci +2

      Punk is horrible. Wish WWE never signed him. Retire already.

    • @ItApproaches
      @ItApproaches Před 3 měsíci

      @@AmariKhumalo Cry about it.

  • @DillyDilly13
    @DillyDilly13 Před 3 měsíci

    Maven, your channel is freaking AWESOME! I’ve been watching a few of your videos the past few days and you’re a great story teller. I love hearing backstage stories. Keep it up brotha 🤙

  • @gothfather8741
    @gothfather8741 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hey Maven thanks for sharing your experiences ! I enjoy listening to your episodes.

  • @gregl2138
    @gregl2138 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Maven, you have wisdom beyond your years. Love your channel. Keep it up!!

  • @RSW725
    @RSW725 Před 3 měsíci +4

    This channel has become one of my favorites !

  • @Giumelz
    @Giumelz Před 3 měsíci +1

    Loving this channel Maven, you seem really sincere and empathetic to your former colleagues … which (going from other wrestling shoots) is very rare in the business. Keep it up mate, following from Australia

  • @josephwj7199
    @josephwj7199 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Was really looking forward to this particular vid and it was very well worth it for your perspective on that CM Punk shoot. (BTW, Maven, if you want to see something unintentionally scary, pause right at the start of the video!)

  • @mikesantos4062
    @mikesantos4062 Před 3 měsíci +6

    I look forward to your content Mave. Thank you

  • @boricuacarenthusiast2553
    @boricuacarenthusiast2553 Před 3 měsíci +11

    Hello Maven, this Channel has quickly become one of my favorite wrestling related channels here in CZcams. Keep it up 💯👍🏼

  • @francescoacri488
    @francescoacri488 Před 3 měsíci

    Your channel brought me back to following the WWE after 10 years. You are an awesome communicator, Maven! Keep it up!

  • @RyuJPage
    @RyuJPage Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hey Maven. I am truly enjoying all the content you have put out thus far. Back when you were still in WWE, I was still in my late teens in the Philippines, and my cousins and I watched smackdown and raw every week on cable without missing any episode. I have to admit, embarrassing as it may be, back then I never really appreciated you enough being in the ring as my attention was focused on Batista, Brock Lesnar, Goldberg, and Eddie Guerrero. However, I am proud to say that I have become a big fan because of your videos on youtube. I appreciate your humility, eloquence, and gift of telling your experiences that really connects with me, and in the process giving me a new perspective of what went on in the world that fascinated me in my teens and throughout my mid 20s. I also find your grateful and appreciative attitude towards your former colleagues and former employer quite refreshing. I wish you even greater success, good sir!

  • @f9f955
    @f9f955 Před 3 měsíci +6

    I really enjoy listening to your perspective specially that you have history with
    Keep going

  • @marebbpc
    @marebbpc Před 3 měsíci +4

    Great video, do another about the media scrum and fight, would love to see your thougts about that whole situation

  • @Joshf4phan
    @Joshf4phan Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hey Maven, you're modeling mature discussion and empathy with episodes like these. It's great to listen to you provide perspective and where you feel the need, respectfully disagree.
    This kind of work transcends wrestling and becomes a good life lesson in general. Keep it up!

  • @moffattman93
    @moffattman93 Před 3 měsíci +11

    22:50 hardcore holly had a bad staff infection in 2006 or 2007 according to his book and they neglected that too. to the point? He almost had to have his arm amputated if the antibiotics he was given as a last resort didn't work cos Johnny ace convinced him to work a european tour whilst sick.

  • @MorsOktober
    @MorsOktober Před 3 měsíci +49

    The return of CM Punk to WWE after nine years is nothing short of remarkable. Considering the issues he had with the company in the past, it's astonishing to think that he not only made his comeback but is also thriving in his current role. The fact that he is now engaged in one of the most epic feuds of the modern era, potentially even one of the greatest rivalries of all time with Seth Rollins, is truly mind-blowing. This story is the living embodiment of the phrase "never say never". It's a testament to the unpredictable nature of the wrestling business and a reminder that anything can happen if the circumstances are right. It's an inspiring example of how determination and perseverance can pay off in the end, no matter how unlikely the odds may seem.

    • @kzshrr
      @kzshrr Před 3 měsíci +4

      We're all gonna ignore his AEW run?

    • @exp1236
      @exp1236 Před 3 měsíci +5

      ​@@kzshrr Yeah because it isn't important to this run nor his history in WWE.

    • @scotthenderson3519
      @scotthenderson3519 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Too be fair, It is not like you have a lot of options if your a wrestler. If you want to make big money saying I will never work again in the WWE is a pretty silly thing to say cause were else are you going to go?.

    • @DookieDodger9953
      @DookieDodger9953 Před 3 měsíci +2

      ​@exp1236 nah that's bull, without AEW there's no punk back in WWE

    • @Fuckmeltzer1
      @Fuckmeltzer1 Před 3 měsíci

      ​​@@DookieDodger9953Not true Vince McMahon blocked him coming back it was supposed to happen in 2019. When Fox bought the rights to Smackdown. They were pushing for it and at the time he was willing to listen. Vince stopped it. And
      to be clear I'm not dissing AEW everything that happened is done. But if Vince McMahon was still there he would not be in WWE right now. Triple H and Nick Khan brought him back.

  • @ygeiaapologetics
    @ygeiaapologetics Před 3 měsíci +2

    Great content and great channel. Glad I came across it. Glad you’re doing well and making it happen. Very inspiring! ✊🏾🙏🏾

  • @martingrzanna2005
    @martingrzanna2005 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Mavens videos are absolutely great! I stopped watching Wrestling so many years ago, but these videos bring up so many memories.

  • @jonlester62
    @jonlester62 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Great video Maven. Thank you for always telling it like it is.

  • @saintkrampus3094
    @saintkrampus3094 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Maven I love your channel! Just wanted to mention that your WWE theme music has been on my playlist since 2002! Keep it up, this is great!

  • @haphazard_lee
    @haphazard_lee Před 3 měsíci +1

    Gotta be the best wrestling channel on CZcams. Enjoyed watching you perform as a wrestler and I enjoy seeing you make educational content on CZcams. Thank you Maven

  • @davidglad
    @davidglad Před 3 měsíci +4

    Happy Friday! Awesome as always to see more content. Even a reaction video that sounds a little too youtube ought to be great coming from you!

  • @harboraleson6262
    @harboraleson6262 Před 3 měsíci +10

    Maven back again with another great video. KEEP THEM COMING, Mave!

  • @WrestlingwithAH
    @WrestlingwithAH Před 3 měsíci +2

    Maven, I was always a fan and thought you worked well and I am loving your channel man keep it up

  • @PSOnoni
    @PSOnoni Před 3 měsíci +2

    100% truth on needing to make your point without having to demean others.
    Branching off into general career advice, I know of certain people that make more than me at my job and you never want to call a boss up and say "hey so and so makes this much more than me, what is up with that?"
    Best approach is knowing that there is room to get paid more and stating a case on the value you bring to the job

  • @laloTav1972
    @laloTav1972 Před 3 měsíci +14

    I think it would have been hypocritical if he went back to Vince’s wwe, but he went back to hunters wwe which by all accounts from the news and wrelsters interviews it seems it’s a hell of a lot better place under him, and the product is far more enjoyable too. I bet you as soon as Vince got booted he had his mind set on going back especially since it was not long after he was backstage at that one episode of raw catching up with HHH and others

  • @cyrillyons1531
    @cyrillyons1531 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Thank you always for the content! Love your take on this topic

  • @markgilbert5118
    @markgilbert5118 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Love the content Maven!
    Thanks and keep it coming 👍🏻

  • @ironsave3201
    @ironsave3201 Před 6 dny +1

    Thanks Maven! Your videos are the most genuine- as you are, Sir.

  • @DirtyMikeTM
    @DirtyMikeTM Před 3 měsíci +3

    Thanks Maven, for all the great content

  • @nocheckmarkgames
    @nocheckmarkgames Před 3 měsíci +40

    thats literally how I ask people how bitter they take their coffee.
    "Pipebomb or "Bill Goldberg Kicked Me?"

  • @Matthew-dz9ew
    @Matthew-dz9ew Před 3 měsíci +2

    I appreciate your honesty in this video Maven. I hope you are doing well these days. ❤

  • @TheEnigmaProductions
    @TheEnigmaProductions Před 3 měsíci +2

    Always look forward to your videos Mave

  • @MisterArcadia
    @MisterArcadia Před 3 měsíci +3

    Maven you should react to Jonathan Coachman and what he had to say about his recent stint with WWE, speaking about wwe always paying their guys. I think this story might surprise you. Keep up the great work!

  • @siddharthakakati949
    @siddharthakakati949 Před 3 měsíci +7

    He Maven, I am from India, and following wrestling since 1991. Must say, your show is the most refreshing take on wrestling topics and something one can watch the same episode over and over again. Plus your presentation skills, the way you speak are amazing to say the least. Keep up the good work, bro!

  • @Ronald-bp5kg
    @Ronald-bp5kg Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great channel I just subscribed I was a wwf fan from the 80s until 05. Keep up the good videos

  • @FIREFIELD87
    @FIREFIELD87 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I love how Maven is able to make videos that are capable of being tied to another video he has done in the past. While watching this video, i forgot that he also did the video about being Punk's first televised opponent. Kudos Maven, keep up the good work.

  • @shotdoctor5869
    @shotdoctor5869 Před 3 měsíci +3

    You’re such a wonderful speaker. Holy hell. 👍

  • @Bobblecab
    @Bobblecab Před 3 měsíci +18

    If your in the Royal rumble I'm gonna mark out

  • @Jamatr0n.
    @Jamatr0n. Před 3 měsíci +1

    I didn't follow you when I was a kid but your channel is killing it. Keep at it, love your vods

  • @01jkjwtaffy1990
    @01jkjwtaffy1990 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks Maven. Great insights. You're doing a great job. I remember watching the 02 rumble and seeing you take out Taker. Now you're taking out CZcams 🙂

  • @rprawda69
    @rprawda69 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Keep up the good work Maven, I've always been a huge fan of you!

    • @MavenKHuffman
      @MavenKHuffman  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Even my wrasslin days???? 🙏🏽

    • @rprawda69
      @rprawda69 Před 3 měsíci +1

      even your wrasslin days, you're a champ

  • @jeffmendez02
    @jeffmendez02 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Maven 😂 should definitely start doing podcast as well and start inviting Talents and interview them.
    And Maven is definitely killing with his CZcams contents as always!

  • @TitansRossi
    @TitansRossi Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hey @MavenKHuffman ! Just wanted to say that I love your channel! I have been binge watching your videos the past couple days. My grandfather Len Rossi was one of the biggest draws in the TN territory from the lates 60's to early 70's. I have wrestling in my blood and I still follow it to this day. Independent, WWE, all of it. I was also an opiate addict for a few years as well but tomorrow I will have 5 years clean and sober! Just wanted to drop by and say thank you for the awesome and REAL content!

  • @Official_the_Samido
    @Official_the_Samido Před 2 měsíci +1

    From Nigeria 🇳🇬 I love your content So much
    Doe I wasn’t really watching wrestling 🤼‍♀️ during your time but yeah I watched couple of your matches
    And now I’m grown and watching all your content is an amazing experience and I appreciate you for putting up all this content for us
    Big love ❤️ from Nigeria 🇳🇬 we love Maven😁

  • @aaronluke1993
    @aaronluke1993 Před 3 měsíci +12

    Listening to that podcast again was awkward because Colt Cabana and Punk sued each other after the podcast.

  • @HenryDaNinth
    @HenryDaNinth Před 3 měsíci +6

    I just want to give all the props to you and your team that put together these videos, Maven. The editing and pacing makes them very easy to follow, and you are incredibly informative about the business while showing the utmost respect to it and everyone who gave something to it. Keep doing great on here, I wish you nothing but the best! 🤙🏻

    • @MavenKHuffman
      @MavenKHuffman  Před 3 měsíci +4

      Thank you for these kind words. And HUGE shout out to my team on this one. That is a 2 hour interview, and once you add my commentary, it was a ton of footage to edit. And they did AMAZING

    • @HenryDaNinth
      @HenryDaNinth Před 3 měsíci

      @@MavenKHuffman I can't imagine how much work it was to put together. I remember taking over a month by myself to put together videos of the same length as this one, and that was with the production value of an abandoned gas station. 😂 you and your team have something amazing here, and I look forward to the next one

  • @nathanmiller9918
    @nathanmiller9918 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I really appreciate your perspective. You seem like a genuine guy. Thanks for the entertainment then, now...forever. ;)

  • @duvanmartinez8956
    @duvanmartinez8956 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Love watching you Maven! I was watching you wrestle when I was a kid and I love how you put truth to a lot of the things I've wondered for a long time!

  • @stevenking997
    @stevenking997 Před 3 měsíci +9

    punks exactly where he needs to be, he looks more alive in wwe then he did in aew.

  • @eticas88
    @eticas88 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Maven dotted his i’s and crossed his t’s with this one.

  • @TorontoFCest2007
    @TorontoFCest2007 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Amazing Video Maven ! All the best to you in 2024 from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦🍁

  • @lizardjr.7826
    @lizardjr.7826 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Love your channel Mave! You got the best drop kick in the biz!

  • @Ricki_47
    @Ricki_47 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Hey maven just wanted to say I have been really enjoying your videos, didn't know you were on CZcams until a few weeks ago but I'm glad I know now.
    P.s always enjoyed your dropkicks

    • @MavenKHuffman
      @MavenKHuffman  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Hey… at least ya found us. Hope we keep you here for the duration. Dropkick wasn’t too bad was it?

    • @Ricki_47
      @Ricki_47 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@MavenKHuffman not it was not. my opinion, your one of the best to ever do the move