One of the coolest parts of being a WWE wrestler is getting to be a video game. In this video, I share how I got added to the game and reveal how much WWE paid me.
Loved how they got you in a video game! But Shut your Mouth and Here Comes the Pain were GOATed! Also youve been a huge inspiration to me Mav! Your still my favorite wrestler to this day ever since your journey in Tough Enough! Shout out to you!
Cool fact! I'm an a video game of GCW (local indie wrestling), it's a 2d game but I have my character in it haha (I used to work there as a wrestler, not a wrestler anymore I am)
Hi, I'm a concerned citizen and I'd like to see Maven controlling Maven in the game WWE Smackdown: Shut Your Mouth, talk to Reverend D-Von about his building fund, because I really wish the youth of America would have a nice place to go someday.
To me it's funny how rich people like MrBeast, or any youtuber, sees 30k as if it was cents. In my country I could buy an apartment with 30k lol, it's a lot of money. But of course, those people are more into the millions.
The Fink is so beloved that modders of the recent 2K games have actually put together audio packs of his voice to replace as many existing call names as possible. It's a tedious and time-consuming process to get it working but it's pretty sweet when it does.
@@NewNormalWorldOrder Xbox doesn't have backwards compatibility for almost half of the games. Most of the yearly licensed games aren't backwards compatible either, that would mean most of the WWE games.
Jeff changing up his look so much because that means he will have more action figures or scans for games was DEFINITELY a gem. Wow that makes so much sense 😱👍
@@bbnciz6776 my buddy collects only the Rey Mysterio ones and has at least 100 from 2010 to now. Rey is probably set for a few lifetimes at this point lol
Rob Van Dam did it a lot as well. He actually was at Jakks Pacific in 2002 for an episode of WWE Confidential and even then, he had a lot of action figures.
This channel is everything that it promises to be. Never any click bait, interesting insider info of the business, stories that arent shoots or burying other wrestlers, charismatic host, and to top it off Mave is hilarious. I use to not be entirely sure if he was actually funny or if his producer just wrote a great script. But after seeing the blooper reel, its safe to say Maven is the funniest SOB and thats the bottom line.
Fun fact: Maven actually has a full body scan in SVR 2006, but unfortunately he was released in 2005 so he wasn't included in the full game. However in the earlier builds of the game you can find him and Luther reigns as playable characters!
*@JoeWatts98* Man, I thought that was a fever dream. I had SVR '06 on the Xbox 360 with Cena and Batista on the cover, I would have sworn up and down Maven was in the game. He had on the greens tights during his heel run before he left. Maybe, he was unlockable character in the career mode? I'm not sure. I don't think I used the CAW option either. Plus, SVR '06 still had Luther Reigns haircut/beard and finishing move.
Maven, I think you’ve made such a down to earth and genuine channel I started watching around 6 months and I’m genuinely interested in watching you grow this channel and fan base
Maven, I think you’ll be at 1,000,000 subs before the end of the year. Thank you sooooo much for sharing all of your stories and your experiences with us. I was too young to be a fan of Maven the wrestler in WWE, but I am a huge fan of Maven the content creator. Keep it up!
Here’s a fact there’s people who found your video game model in SmackDown vs RAW 2006. You weren’t in the retail game but people managed to find your model in the files and you’re technically a playable wrestler in that game as well.
Maven. You were a huge part of my childhood. You were a part of the biggest era in wrestling. And you are someone that everyone remembers, a story so unique and no one can say they had the same experience. You made a huge impact and still are. Thank you.
8:13 Rey Mysterio admitted this is why he has so many different mask designs. It means they have to rescan him and do a different action figure each time.
Bro this game is one of the greatest WWE games ever. Great time to be in WWE and to be immortalized in a game. I played this so much when I was a kid. Remember the day I got it!
Your model didn't get taken out till about 2006 so you actually "made" it on 3 games. I drafted you last night to Smackdown! you & Shelton Benjamin are my tag champs.
@@CrisRuiz1993 tbf it is a modder who knows code that found out Maven was still coded in (with his baby blue trunks too) No entrance music or titantron but Maven nonetheless
@@CrisRuiz1993 when he got paid the first time, it's not for the right to use him for that game only. As he said in the video (from 6:39 to 7:18), the videogame makers are paying for the right to use him in EVERY game of theirs. So even if there's 100 more games including Maven, he wouldn't get paid more.
I wanna say this is the first time anyone has explained this process before. Maven you really are one of a kind, unlike everyone else that only want to do shoot interviews.
I've never come across someone as genuine as this guy on CZcams. Huge respect for keeping it real and shedding light on what really happens behind the scenes. You gained a sub dude!
Those were bigger games too, I wasn't watching WWE or getting any games for a Long time, I think Here Comes the Pain is the one with LESNAR ? Which was the sequel to Shut Your Mouth? ✨🤔✨
I was able to get put into an EWR and TEW roster update. But I've been told that the roster is updated by the community, so I don't think it's official. Still, it was an honor considering I only wrestled for 5 years.
2001-2005 was a great time to be a WWE Superstar. An Immensely talented Roster and my guy Maven Proving he was tough enough (Literally winning the namesake contest) to be among them. Bravo Sir 👏 Ive watched tons of your videos and I hope to see you back in the Organization you so obviously love!
That is actually great perspective. When he mentioned the numbers, I thought alright, that's a decent chunk of money but nothing crazy in the grand scheme of things, but your comment made me realize that this was for HIM and not the "average" that would mean that the guys more towards the top must have gotten paid really really well. So yeah considering his status that was a good pay.
Maven, these videos are amazing. You are so well spoken and transparent. I’ve learned so much about wrestling thanks in part to you. Keep up the awesome work!
Maven videos are the best. Favorite thing to watch after a long day at work. And stop talking down about your career. You're awesome. You inspired me and alot of people!
Thank you maven for taking your time out from day to day work to upload videos and gives the ins and outs of the wrestling business you the man Maven thank you.
SYM is probably still my favorite in the series. That season mode was incredible. It felt like a truly flexible career simulation where you had loads of actual choices with legitimate changes in your character's direction. Universe mode is the next best thing but for me the SYM season mode has never been topped.
It was definitely the peak for PS2. Here Comes the Pain might have had more robust create-a-wrestler features, but TBH I might be mis-remembering that. Not quite up there with the THQ N64 titles a year or two earlier IMO though, especially control-wise.
Awesome video Maven. Thank you for answering the questions I had for a long time and actually requested a few months back, and in so much very clear detail. Keep it coming! You rock!
Maven is such an awesome and humble dude. Since finding this channel I've subscribed to peacock and began watching back through the attitude era.. really looking forward to Maven showing up.
@@MavenKHuffman SYM was a phenomenal game, man. For us wrestling game nerds it came during the first real peak of the genre. Know that you're part of what many consider to be among the best wrestling games ever made!
I agree. I didn't care for his character in wrestling. I almost didn't even click on the first suggested video. The only reason why I did is because I'm a nostalgic person. So glad I did! Seems like a real genuine guy!
I had to pause at the 3 min mark. I just want to say very interesting video and I'm very happy your channel has been getting more and more popular, Maven! I think you could be the first former Attitude/Ruthless Aggression wrestler to have their own channel. I'm truly happy you're finding success on here and I believe you're paving the way for more former WWF/WWE wrestlers to create their own CZcams channel cause all these personal and unique stories are very, very fascinating and interesting! I hope you get more than what you deserve from here and I won't be surprised when WWE finally calls you for the Hall of Fame one day! We never forgot about you guys that were apart of our childhood and teen-hood lives growing up! Love from Northern VA 👋🏽🥺
I think you’ve mastered presentation on this CZcams thing. Charisma, explanation, engagement. I think you should be interviewing past wrestlers as well. You’re made for this kind of thing.
I enjoy all your videos so much. Grew up in the WWF 80’s era and stopped watching after the attitude era. I just love listening to you articulate the ins and outs, behind the scenes stuff. It’s just fascinating to me. I appreciate your channel so much
In the attitude era among a lots of real superstar, you were really unique maven. So good to watch ya maven. The same you are doing as a youtuber, your videos are really unique and so good to watch
You can't not love this man I've not been a wrestling fan for 25 years but this guy has such a way with storytelling and words along with being humble and self deprecating, legend!
The Fact You Busted Out A PS2 For This ALONE Needs To Acknowledged!! Man, I Absolutely Love Your Videos...Your Takes, Your Unbiased Emotions Towards The Business...
Maven, my parents gave me this game for Christmas. I have a nice memory playing on Christmas Day and I remember playing with your character that day. In some way, you are part of some of my most beautiful memories. Thanks for everything!
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!
Maven, watching your videos you can just tell how much you loved and still miss being in the WWE. It would be great to see them bring you back maybe as a commentator or special guest manager for of raw/smackdown.
This was the first wrestling game i played on ps2. I was 9 in 02 and remember being blown away by this whole game. That blue menu screen brings back good memories.
I actually bought this game in 2004. I was 11. I liked it sooo much! Funny thing: Maven is the first wrestler my character interacted with in story mode.
I remember getting this game for Christmas. My dad bought it for me a man. He complain the whole time about how it’s $60 it’s not it’s just crazy not only how time flies but now my son’s at the age where I’m about to start buying him wrestling games this is so cool, you know, but wrestling would never be the same. I was blessed to grow up watching WCW than the attitude air and then after that wrestling just sucked and then I moved onto UFC. Lmao I actually remember watching tough enough with maven and everything like it was yesterday was crazy and I do remember you only doing drop kicks and that little smirk lol and you never shared the Percocets bro what the hell is up with that!! Sharing, is for caring maven!!
Maven I will never forget watching you on tough enough as a young bald headed kid. I’ve forgot many wrestlers over the years. The one I never forgot was you. I appreciate you soo much in feb 21 24 and I’m just finding this channel. Due to a story written on wrestling Inc website about the Vince situation. I will be doing in to all these videos. This a dream come true for me thank you for this!
I was a freshman/sophomore in high school for your Tough Enough season, prime reality TV demo. Definitely the most genuine wrestling channel on YT. Thanks for reappearing. Half a lifetime later (for me) and you’re still entertaining us! Hope that announcing job comes back around, I can hear Theory giving you grief for your immaculate eyebrows cause he’s jelly 🤣.
You make really good content. I've loved WWE since I was a kid, it's surreal for me to see a wrestler making CZcams videos. Always answering the questions I had since I was 4. Much love from South Africa❤
Ive been rewatching wwe raw an smackdown from 2000 to 2013 im on 2006 rn i miss all yall old wrestlers vibes an times was amazing would be dope to see you helping the next generation in your own way
Hey Mavin. I remember watching you as a kid. I'm 31 now.😅 I remember the storyline with you and HHH and sadly never got to see how that ended. I'm a fan of your videos. You're awesome, very humble, and a genuinely kind person. Thank you.
I'm really glad that you are so open about your career telling us all about the wrestling industry and finances I am happy to be subscribed to your channel. Keep it up
Fun fact if you play as CAW in season mode, Maven basically acts like mentor and you can even team up and become tag champs. Also if you find Maven backstage you can make fun of his huge eyebrows. Then he later jumps you during a match. This game was phenomenal.
I REMEMBER THIS! I was huge into creating my own original characters in the smackdown games, I remember that my character "Spyder" was tag team champs with Maven, I even won the hardcore championship and Maven was the first to congratulate me lol
I really love videos because you tell us about your experience in the WWE. But you also show us how you film your videos too. It's like a two in one video and because of you I got back into watching wrestling again. I wish you tons of love and support from Gallup, New Mexico.
I feel like every video you are more yourself, more relaxed in front of the camera and every video is better and better. Love it. Keep doing what you are doing.
Holy hell! Who knew this man’s secret talent was amazing content creation? I haven’t watched wrestling since the end of the stone cold era but I’m fascinated by the way this man authentically breaks down the wrestling business in retrospect. Most importantly, he’s being honest and real, a lost trait in humanity lately. Godspeed Maven, your future is bright!
Really insightful video Maven! I was always interested in learning about the behind the scenes aspects of WWE video games development and how you guys would get scanned, this video answered all my questions perfectly. Thank you for making it. 😊
Hey this is the one the got me into wrestling games and more into wrestling because of how in depth the character creation was.the mechanics,one of the first wrestling games to have such a good story mode .nice boot up on the PS2 maven nice too see it's well taken care of as well.big fan of your videos glad I decided to tune in a couple months ago !!!
I watched wrestling during the attitude era. I forgot about you until I came across your YT channel a few weeks ago. You're cool man. You've earned my sub.
I hope you guys enjoyed the video! What's your favorite wrestling video game?
Here comes the pain
Loved how they got you in a video game! But Shut your Mouth and Here Comes the Pain were GOATed! Also youve been a huge inspiration to me Mav! Your still my favorite wrestler to this day ever since your journey in Tough Enough! Shout out to you!
Cool fact! I'm an a video game of GCW (local indie wrestling), it's a 2d game but I have my character in it haha (I used to work there as a wrestler, not a wrestler anymore I am)
WWF No Mercy for the N64
Here comes the pain, though it's a shame you got cut from smackdown vs raw 2006
D-von is a real one. He has your back and points you in the right direction.
Hi, I'm a concerned citizen and I'd like to see Maven controlling Maven in the game WWE Smackdown: Shut Your Mouth, talk to Reverend D-Von about his building fund, because I really wish the youth of America would have a nice place to go someday.
Testify!!
hector are you related to a richard pryor? he was some comedian that set his self a B;aze.....
@@mesousagaby740oh god that’s a deep cut nL reference
4:14 "it was the coolest feeling to put it in..." Ok,ok but what about the videogame??
I appreciate how realistic and down to earth Maven is. He knows 30k is a lot of money and acts like it.
Right on man!
That last part is big truth
To me it's funny how rich people like MrBeast, or any youtuber, sees 30k as if it was cents.
In my country I could buy an apartment with 30k lol, it's a lot of money.
But of course, those people are more into the millions.
God bless Maven for closing the ps2 disc tray with the button and not pushing it closed like a crazy person
No pushing it in is the way
CZcams wouldn't allow such barbarism.
@@theprodigaltrueput this man in a straitjacket.
Can you time stamp it
I would call on the gods to close it. To this day, I am still so close to playing Dead or alive 2..... Have faith my brothers.
Put maven in wwe 24
I'm a simple man, when I see a Maven video, I click
same
Same and I don't even remember him when I was actually watching wrestling haha. Cool fjde
Very simple apparently
😂😂🎉
Same
Maven rocking the Playstation 2. Love it.
Also, hearing Howard Finkel announcing, a hit of nostalgia
The Fink is so beloved that modders of the recent 2K games have actually put together audio packs of his voice to replace as many existing call names as possible. It's a tedious and time-consuming process to get it working but it's pretty sweet when it does.
Yeah cuz PS5 doesn’t have backwards compatibility like Xbox does 😏
@@NewNormalWorldOrder Xbox doesn't have backwards compatibility for almost half of the games. Most of the yearly licensed games aren't backwards compatible either, that would mean most of the WWE games.
Agreed. Love seeing him break out the PS2!
Reminds me of that scene in The Wrestler where Randy still has his NES plugged in because that's the last time he was in a game.
Jeff changing up his look so much because that means he will have more action figures or scans for games was DEFINITELY a gem. Wow that makes so much sense 😱👍
Rey must be getting dozens 🤣
That was a genius idea, i never thought of that
@@bbnciz6776 my buddy collects only the Rey Mysterio ones and has at least 100 from 2010 to now. Rey is probably set for a few lifetimes at this point lol
Rob Van Dam did it a lot as well. He actually was at Jakks Pacific in 2002 for an episode of WWE Confidential and even then, he had a lot of action figures.
Probably why Cena had a new shirt every week.
This channel is everything that it promises to be. Never any click bait, interesting insider info of the business, stories that arent shoots or burying other wrestlers, charismatic host, and to top it off Mave is hilarious. I use to not be entirely sure if he was actually funny or if his producer just wrote a great script. But after seeing the blooper reel, its safe to say Maven is the funniest SOB and thats the bottom line.
Fun fact: Maven actually has a full body scan in SVR 2006, but unfortunately he was released in 2005 so he wasn't included in the full game. However in the earlier builds of the game you can find him and Luther reigns as playable characters!
same goes for Day of Reckoning 2
If they "find" maven, does he still get paid? Maven, did they pay you for those games?
*@JoeWatts98* Man, I thought that was a fever dream. I had SVR '06 on the Xbox 360 with Cena and Batista on the cover, I would have sworn up and down Maven was in the game. He had on the greens tights during his heel run before he left. Maybe, he was unlockable character in the career mode? I'm not sure. I don't think I used the CAW option either. Plus, SVR '06 still had Luther Reigns haircut/beard and finishing move.
@@dreammatch2000 2006 was on ps2 & psp only
You played 2007
@@BensyBens My mistake. Hadn't played those games in years but I had all of them until 2009 was the last.
This is what I like about Maven, he actually tells you the amount they got paid not many wrestlers are very open about that
Facts
Maven, I think you’ve made such a down to earth and genuine channel I started watching around 6 months and I’m genuinely interested in watching you grow this channel and fan base
I am a new WWE fan since 2023 . once i learned of your history i had to watch your tough enough season! Your postivity and being funny was so great!
This is why I like Mavens videos, the titles aren't clickbait and he actually tells you the truth. Keep up the good work.
5:16 Maven absolutely owned that.
The fact that he acknowledged the meme and thinks it's funny just made me an even bigger fan.
Agreed! Hilarious
@@GameTime-yj6qv for 30k you've got to laugh it off
Loved that part too lol. Had to sub after that.
Same he's too funny but he's the best he made it in life he's a buff ass wrestler
Who wants maven to return entery the royal rumble?
Real talka
Me that shit would be insane
Maven, I think you’ll be at 1,000,000 subs before the end of the year. Thank you sooooo much for sharing all of your stories and your experiences with us. I was too young to be a fan of Maven the wrestler in WWE, but I am a huge fan of Maven the content creator. Keep it up!
Here’s a fact there’s people who found your video game model in SmackDown vs RAW 2006. You weren’t in the retail game but people managed to find your model in the files and you’re technically a playable wrestler in that game as well.
Not only SVR 2006 also WWE Day of Reckoning 2 for the Game Cube
cost more money to remove him. rewriting the code and what not. easier to push it to the back closet. Where we would obviously discover with time.
Listening to these stories, D-von really seems like a genuine guy and someone you'd wanna be friends with.
Can’t be alone with him and tables lol
Im a huge Maven fan. I used to have a Maven poster on my wall as kid. Love you Maven , never let the haters get you down.
At this point who the hell can hate maven, seems very nice and humble id argue he's more over now than back then 300k is no small deal.
Maven kinda looks like RuPaul from RuPaul's drag race
Maven. You were a huge part of my childhood. You were a part of the biggest era in wrestling. And you are someone that everyone remembers, a story so unique and no one can say they had the same experience. You made a huge impact and still are. Thank you.
Legit PS2, you've just earned even more respect!!!!
And it still works
@@SnowDog0 I know yeah, someone took care of that bad boy!
@@OfficialFingazMC who cares using a emulator shows your mopre into it then having the console
I still got mine. And it works. Still use it
virgin take@@jasonanderson5034
8:13 Rey Mysterio admitted this is why he has so many different mask designs. It means they have to rescan him and do a different action figure each time.
Maven, thank you for being so humble and sharing. Always rooted for you on TE and your career
Bro this game is one of the greatest WWE games ever. Great time to be in WWE and to be immortalized in a game. I played this so much when I was a kid. Remember the day I got it!
Your model didn't get taken out till about 2006 so you actually "made" it on 3 games. I drafted you last night to Smackdown! you & Shelton Benjamin are my tag champs.
I thought his model was permanent with the create a wrestler mode?🤔
It would be messed up if he only got paid for 1 game instead of 3 games... he would be like "those motherfuckers!!" 😂😂
@@brucebanner3566 lmaoo I remember when it was CAWdy Rhodes. How times have changed
@@CrisRuiz1993 tbf it is a modder who knows code that found out Maven was still coded in (with his baby blue trunks too) No entrance music or titantron but Maven nonetheless
@@CrisRuiz1993 when he got paid the first time, it's not for the right to use him for that game only. As he said in the video (from 6:39 to 7:18), the videogame makers are paying for the right to use him in EVERY game of theirs. So even if there's 100 more games including Maven, he wouldn't get paid more.
I wanna say this is the first time anyone has explained this process before. Maven you really are one of a kind, unlike everyone else that only want to do shoot interviews.
I've never come across someone as genuine as this guy on CZcams. Huge respect for keeping it real and shedding light on what really happens behind the scenes.
You gained a sub dude!
Shut Your Mouth and Here Comes the Pain were my favorite games as a kid! So cool you could be a part of it
SyM is still the best WWE game imo. Smackdown vs Raw 06 is #2 for me.
Those were bigger games too, I wasn't watching WWE or getting any games for a Long time, I think Here Comes the Pain is the one with LESNAR ? Which was the sequel to Shut Your Mouth? ✨🤔✨
@saadatiq5603 if you were a kid when these games came out, as a guy that's lived the Golden & Attitude eras, man do I feel as old as a dinosaur.
2002 times were gold
@@zackfair6791 I agree , HCTP was great but SYM has an even better roster and overall vibe about it , such a great game
As a former indie wrestler, I used to be in a video game of my local indie company. It was a 2-D game but was really fun!
It's no longer there since our promotion was disbanded
What was the game called?
Hope your body is holding up brother. I know INDY guys work just as hard as ANYONE. 👍🏽🙏🏽
I was able to get put into an EWR and TEW roster update. But I've been told that the roster is updated by the community, so I don't think it's official. Still, it was an honor considering I only wrestled for 5 years.
Im calling bs
2001-2005 was a great time to be a WWE Superstar. An Immensely talented Roster and my guy Maven Proving he was tough enough (Literally winning the namesake contest) to be among them. Bravo Sir 👏 Ive watched tons of your videos and I hope to see you back in the Organization you so obviously love!
Just so locked in. The perfect content with the perfect attitude towards the experience. Well done, Maven.
D-Von comes up alot in your videos, he is a real one
That was more than I expected they would pay for someone of Maven's status at the time. Good shit dude!
Imagine what the BIG guys made…. Austin, Rocky, Taker…… WOW
That is actually great perspective. When he mentioned the numbers, I thought alright, that's a decent chunk of money but nothing crazy in the grand scheme of things, but your comment made me realize that this was for HIM and not the "average" that would mean that the guys more towards the top must have gotten paid really really well. So yeah considering his status that was a good pay.
Nice complasault
@@WorthlessClipslove ur profile pic
this was way back as well. 30grand was way more valuable
My favorite channel, grew up, watching WWE and he answers all my questions
Maven, these videos are amazing. You are so well spoken and transparent. I’ve learned so much about wrestling thanks in part to you. Keep up the awesome work!
One of the few channels i immediately watch when I'm notified. Absolutely killing the youtube game, my friend. Hope all is well with you and yours 🤘
Appreciate the love/support…. And the IMMEDIACY of that support! Lol… I’m well and wishing your family the same brotha
You may have the appearance of a default custom character, but you have a heart of gold and a mind of stoicism and humility, we love ya Mave!
They scanned a CAW for 2 hours 😂
Maven videos are the best. Favorite thing to watch after a long day at work. And stop talking down about your career. You're awesome. You inspired me and alot of people!
Thank you maven for taking your time out from day to day work to upload videos and gives the ins and outs of the wrestling business you the man Maven thank you.
Maven you've made the wrestling channel all hardcore fans have been wanting, dont ever stop posting!
Don't even have to be a hard-core fan. Shit, I love tuning in just to remind myself it's not all tribal bs and the fandumb that comes with it.
Shut your mouth was one of the greatest wrestling games ever, Hands down. I remember how cool maven's moveset were back then.
SYM is probably still my favorite in the series. That season mode was incredible. It felt like a truly flexible career simulation where you had loads of actual choices with legitimate changes in your character's direction. Universe mode is the next best thing but for me the SYM season mode has never been topped.
Its all about the roster for me, so it goes like this:
1. HCTP
2. 2006
3. SYM
I always did his infamous drop kick on taker
It was definitely the peak for PS2. Here Comes the Pain might have had more robust create-a-wrestler features, but TBH I might be mis-remembering that. Not quite up there with the THQ N64 titles a year or two earlier IMO though, especially control-wise.
THE BEST GAME EVER!!!
Awesome video Maven. Thank you for answering the questions I had for a long time and actually requested a few months back, and in so much very clear detail. Keep it coming! You rock!
Maven is such an awesome and humble dude. Since finding this channel I've subscribed to peacock and began watching back through the attitude era.. really looking forward to Maven showing up.
"For the love of God...business is about to pickup...Maven's smirking." - Good Ole J.R.
Another gem, Maven. Keep it up!! 🏆
Thou shall not take the name of the Lord in vain
Every time I play SYM, I always put you in my matches, especially Battle Royals, good stuff my guy.
YOU DID??? 😂 I played it like twice, and never played again. 😂
"Here comes Maven! ...Raven!"
@@MavenKHuffman SYM was a phenomenal game, man. For us wrestling game nerds it came during the first real peak of the genre. Know that you're part of what many consider to be among the best wrestling games ever made!
lol yeah, I play it for content @@MavenKHuffman
Maven is already became my fave CZcamsr. Love how he isn't egotistical at all and has a genuine soul and presents himself so professionally
I am so happy that you went out, bought the game and played it! I'm an avid PS2 fan so that is just awesome!
That tip from Jeff was brilliant
Man I've never been interested in wrestling but the sheer charisma of this fellow makes it clear why it's so popular. Great video!
Bruh. Get a peacock subscription they have everything ever aired on tv that wwe owns. Great nostalgia attitude era
I agree. I didn't care for his character in wrestling. I almost didn't even click on the first suggested video. The only reason why I did is because I'm a nostalgic person.
So glad I did! Seems like a real genuine guy!
I had to pause at the 3 min mark.
I just want to say very interesting video and I'm very happy your channel has been getting more and more popular, Maven! I think you could be the first former Attitude/Ruthless Aggression wrestler to have their own channel. I'm truly happy you're finding success on here and I believe you're paving the way for more former WWF/WWE wrestlers to create their own CZcams channel cause all these personal and unique stories are very, very fascinating and interesting!
I hope you get more than what you deserve from here and I won't be surprised when WWE finally calls you for the Hall of Fame one day! We never forgot about you guys that were apart of our childhood and teen-hood lives growing up!
Love from Northern VA 👋🏽🥺
Maven, you have robbed me of sleep. I can't stop watching. Keep it up.
I think you’ve mastered presentation on this CZcams thing. Charisma, explanation, engagement. I think you should be interviewing past wrestlers as well. You’re made for this kind of thing.
He would make a hell of an interviewer
I enjoy all your videos so much. Grew up in the WWF 80’s era and stopped watching after the attitude era. I just love listening to you articulate the ins and outs, behind the scenes stuff. It’s just fascinating to me. I appreciate your channel so much
Honestly I love the content very genuine. Thanks man
In the attitude era among a lots of real superstar, you were really unique maven. So good to watch ya maven. The same you are doing as a youtuber, your videos are really unique and so good to watch
Maven I can personally say I’ve started watching your old matches from your content , forgot how good you were! Another great video
🙏🏽 wasn’t too bad ? 😂😂
@@MavenKHuffmanyou were a much better wrestler than the video game Mavin was/is 😂
You can't not love this man
I've not been a wrestling fan for 25 years but this guy has such a way with storytelling and words along with being humble and self deprecating, legend!
LOVE from Scotland, these videos are brilliant.
The Fact You Busted Out A PS2 For This ALONE Needs To Acknowledged!! Man, I Absolutely Love Your Videos...Your Takes, Your Unbiased Emotions Towards The Business...
If only all CZcams personalities were this open and clear on each topic. One of the best CZcams channels today.
Maven looks ready to tell you the secrets to success in life
He’s gone through the best and worst times and I’m happy to listen to them from both sides
Loving all your videos Maven. As so many others have said, honesty is refreshing and all content is truly informative.
This is amazing. Thank you for sharing these stories of something I've never heard of. Subscribed!
Maven, my parents gave me this game for Christmas. I have a nice memory playing on Christmas Day and I remember playing with your character that day. In some way, you are part of some of my most beautiful memories. Thanks for everything!
Knowing Mave still has a ps2 warms my heart
Thanks Maven for being so open to discuss so many untold secrets behind the wrestling world! You are amazing!
Great videos Maven! Thanks for doing these. So happy to see you doing well! ❤
Becoming my favorite wrestling vlogger. So easy to listen to. A natural at this
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!
I appreciate these videos. Answers questions I've always had
Always was a fan Maven glad your on here doing this content it's great to watch!
Maven, watching your videos you can just tell how much you loved and still miss being in the WWE. It would be great to see them bring you back maybe as a commentator or special guest manager for of raw/smackdown.
He's been trying to get in but Covid messed it up in 2020.
This was the first wrestling game i played on ps2. I was 9 in 02 and remember being blown away by this whole game. That blue menu screen brings back good memories.
I actually bought this game in 2004. I was 11. I liked it sooo much!
Funny thing: Maven is the first wrestler my character interacted with in story mode.
I remember getting this game for Christmas. My dad bought it for me a man. He complain the whole time about how it’s $60 it’s not it’s just crazy not only how time flies but now my son’s at the age where I’m about to start buying him wrestling games this is so cool, you know, but wrestling would never be the same. I was blessed to grow up watching WCW than the attitude air and then after that wrestling just sucked and then I moved onto UFC. Lmao I actually remember watching tough enough with maven and everything like it was yesterday was crazy and I do remember you only doing drop kicks and that little smirk lol and you never shared the Percocets bro what the hell is up with that!! Sharing, is for caring maven!!
Maven I will never forget watching you on tough enough as a young bald headed kid. I’ve forgot many wrestlers over the years. The one I never forgot was you. I appreciate you soo much in feb 21 24 and I’m just finding this channel. Due to a story written on wrestling Inc website about the Vince situation. I will be doing in to all these videos. This a dream come true for me thank you for this!
I was a freshman/sophomore in high school for your Tough Enough season, prime reality TV demo. Definitely the most genuine wrestling channel on YT. Thanks for reappearing. Half a lifetime later (for me) and you’re still entertaining us! Hope that announcing job comes back around, I can hear Theory giving you grief for your immaculate eyebrows cause he’s jelly 🤣.
You make really good content. I've loved WWE since I was a kid, it's surreal for me to see a wrestler making CZcams videos. Always answering the questions I had since I was 4. Much love from South Africa❤
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Ive been rewatching wwe raw an smackdown from 2000 to 2013 im on 2006 rn i miss all yall old wrestlers vibes an times was amazing would be dope to see you helping the next generation in your own way
Maven is the king! Love your vids man - cheers from Minnesota 🙌
I genuinely love seeing the views Maven is getting . This is great content for us WWE fans old or new.
Hey Mavin. I remember watching you as a kid. I'm 31 now.😅 I remember the storyline with you and HHH and sadly never got to see how that ended. I'm a fan of your videos. You're awesome, very humble, and a genuinely kind person. Thank you.
I'm really glad that you are so open about your career telling us all about the wrestling industry and finances I am happy to be subscribed to your channel. Keep it up
I heard your channel was great. I have visited it and now I know it is indeed, great. You’re the best, Maven!
Fun fact if you play as CAW in season mode, Maven basically acts like mentor and you can even team up and become tag champs.
Also if you find Maven backstage you can make fun of his huge eyebrows. Then he later jumps you during a match. This game was phenomenal.
I REMEMBER THIS! I was huge into creating my own original characters in the smackdown games, I remember that my character "Spyder" was tag team champs with Maven, I even won the hardcore championship and Maven was the first to congratulate me lol
250k!! Dude, you’re channel is growing so quickly, and it’s absolutely deserved! Congratulations on your continued success brother 🙏
Had an interest in your career since the ‘Tough Enouh’ series and always pulled for you
I was never a big Maven fan, but I find myself enjoying watching his content and learning things about wrestling that I've always wondered
I really love videos because you tell us about your experience in the WWE. But you also show us how you film your videos too. It's like a two in one video and because of you I got back into watching wrestling again. I wish you tons of love and support from Gallup, New Mexico.
I feel like every video you are more yourself, more relaxed in front of the camera and every video is better and better. Love it. Keep doing what you are doing.
Dude I’ve been WAITING for you to talk about this game! Love this game
Holy hell! Who knew this man’s secret talent was amazing content creation? I haven’t watched wrestling since the end of the stone cold era but I’m fascinated by the way this man authentically breaks down the wrestling business in retrospect. Most importantly, he’s being honest and real, a lost trait in humanity lately. Godspeed Maven, your future is bright!
Really insightful video Maven! I was always interested in learning about the behind the scenes aspects of WWE video games development and how you guys would get scanned, this video answered all my questions perfectly. Thank you for making it. 😊
Congratulations! your voice, your content, your overall skills are why I ALWAYS Love your videos, thank you
This video is Gold , We Appreciate You Maven!
This guy is excellent at these videos. So likable and modest but informative.
Binging your videos is really helping me on my journey to sobriety. Love from Denver 💙🤙🏾
Keep going man, you got this.
@@shaneiacinsaniac thanks man. I appreciate 🤙🏾
Keep going brother ✝️🖤👏
18 months sober myself in 9 days. As Shane said, you’re got this 👍🏻
Good luck and keep going.
@@That_Random_Bloke thanks brother, I appreciate it
Maven youre an absolute legend I love your positive energy. Thanks for bringing back the Ps2 memories ^^
Hey this is the one the got me into wrestling games and more into wrestling because of how in depth the character creation was.the mechanics,one of the first wrestling games to have such a good story mode .nice boot up on the PS2 maven nice too see it's well taken care of as well.big fan of your videos glad I decided to tune in a couple months ago !!!
I watched wrestling during the attitude era. I forgot about you until I came across your YT channel a few weeks ago. You're cool man. You've earned my sub.