Former WWE wrestler Maven Huffman peels back the curtain on his fiveyear career in professional wrestling from 2001 to 2005.

He explains key wrestling lingo and discusses the crucial role referees play during matches. Maven delves into the demanding lifestyle of constant travel, the financial pressures wrestlers face, and the constant presence of groupies known as "ring rats."

Maven shares his experience using steroids, his personal struggles with addiction, and the intense physical toll of wrestling. Maven also shares personal anecdotes about Vince McMahon and the unforgettable moment he eliminated The Undertaker from the Royal Rumble.

Editor's note: This video lists referee Mike Chioda's years active with WWE as 19892002. He actually retired in 2022.

0:00 Intro
0:10 The Shows
1:30 The Ref
2:44 The Road
5:08 Groupies
6:10 Steroids
9:09 Chris Benoit
10:45 Starting Out
13:20 Vince McMahon
16:26 Wrestlers' Court
18:28 Getting Color
19:57 Wrestling As A Heel
20:54 First Match
22:04 The Peak: Eliminating Undertaker
24:02 The Aftermath
25:54 Addiction
29:07 The Backstory
32:57 Credits


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