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 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n5p0e9ufy9mucp8.html

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

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

"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.

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

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

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

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!!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ❤️

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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!

Mr. Huffman I just wanna say you are killing it on KZfaq 💪🏽 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 👍

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

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

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 !

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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"

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

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.

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!

This was one of my favorite videos yet! Awesome insights

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

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

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 🤙

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

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

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.

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

This channel has become one of my favorites !

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!)

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Love your content maven. I look forward to watching your videos when a new one is released, and an older one in the meantime haha

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks Maven, for all the great content

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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!

I look forward to your content Mave. Thank you

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

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!

Punk said "it's okay to be bitter, but you eventually have to work through it and get over it." And maven only heard "it's okay to be bitter." Punk is saying it's okay to be bitter because that is natural human emotion. You were screwed over or hurt by somebody, you're going to be bitter about it. That's normal. But, you can't carry that bitterness around for ever. That's what punk said. Maven said "no, it's not okay", which is equal to saying "you can't feel love, happiness, or sadness." It's okay to feel, yall. Just don't carry the negative emotions with you forever.

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.

Dude, you are killing it! Congrats on your KZfaq fame! Lots of great content!

Another great video. I would love to see you back on TV even doing commentary but I'm enjoying this youtube series

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

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

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.

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

Punk is the reason that guys like Daniel Bryan, Sami Zayn, AJ Styles, etc were able to get main event spots.

Used to be a big fan of WWF and WWE years ago, and your channel brings me back to memory lane. Thanks for being open on the steroid use .

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

Always look forward to your videos Mave

I really hope they don't put the belt on him... "Those guys couldn't lace my boots" He must have never seen himself wrestle. He got so over because he is RELATABLE, and his wrestling feels real. He's clumsy in the ring, stumbles around, maybe one of the least athletic guys on the roster (bottom half for SURE). He got so over because he is RELATABLE, he is great on the mic, and his matches feel like a real fight (mainly because of his realistic clumsiness, and his skill at selling)... However, burying Lesnar, Taker, HHH, Cena basically saying they are peons compared to himself is reprehensibly delusional of Punk.

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! 🤙🏻

Maven, you and your “producer” are top notch! This is one of the channels I truly look forward to the content! I wish you many years of success on YT and any ENDEAVOR you end up in. If I hear that theme you hate so much at the RR, I might pop through the roof! Keep the content coming.

Awesome stuff Maven. This was a phenomenal video.

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