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Maven Huffman is 24 years old and
is originally from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Most know Maven and
his charisma and personality from the first season of Tough Enough. He
attended college at Eastern Mennonite University located in Harrisonburg,
VA. Maven was inducted into the "Hall of Honor" for his play in the
outfield where he made the All-Conference Team (97' & 98') two times.
Maven finds himself very close to his aunt
who he now calls "mom." His aunt has raised him since the age of 2 when
both his parents were tragically killed in a car accident. She is the
woman who we all know from TE1 who he visited in the hospital.
In 1999, Maven moved to Portland, Oregon,
to play baseball for the Aloha Knights. Having just 32 at bats , he came
away with a .344 average. Maven was known by coaches and players to have a
good mind set, and a strong athletically presence.
Shortly thereafter, Maven found his
calling as a sixth-grade teacher. He taught at Twality Middle School in
Oregon. While working there, he learned of the Tough Enough 1 casting
special. Maven quit his job and headed out to Traxx to begin his WWE
training in what would become only the beginning of his short but bright
career.
The competition was good in Tough Enough,
but once the big guys like Greg were out, Maven was left to battle it out
with Chris and Josh. On the season finale of Tough Enough, the world found
out who was the better man when the charismatic and athletic Maven Huffman
walked away with the trophy and a WWE contract.
Shortly after, he would report to the
Heartland Wrestling Association, a minor league division for the WWE.
Maven would get his call to the big show soon after when he appeared on
the October 1st Raw is War. While being interviewed by former Tough Enough
trainer, Tazz, he was informed that he would have his very first match on
Smackdown. Seconds later, Maven learned his opponent when Tazz himself
attacked him from the back. So starts the career of Maven Huffman.
Since, Maven has realized his dream in
being a WWE Superstar. He eliminated one of the biggest stars, the
Undertaker, during the Royal Rumble in January. Later he would once again
beat the Undertaker, via interference from The Rock, to win the WWE
Hardcore Championship.
Months later, Maven has begun to shine
more and more throughout the rest of the superstars in the WWE. After
being drafted 10th by Vince McMahon for the Smackdown! show, Maven has
worked well in his singles matches and is now in a tag team with his
former trainer, Al Snow. Snow and Maven faced Billy & Chuck for the Tag
Team Championship at Backlash, and are now contenders once again to face
that very same team at Judgment Day.
Maven's continued quest for more gold has
come at a great time where the tag division has received a major push
throughout Smackdown! programming. As far as Maven's training goes, he
still attends television tapings and some live events with the Heartland
Wrestling Association. He has also competed numerous times in singles
competition in dark matches, house shows, and mid-card shows such as
Jakked. His ever growing experience and knowledge in the ring will only
benefit him in the future as the sky is the limit for Maven. Now, a
solidified WWE Superstar, Maven receives a well reception from his fans,
and good pops during his matches. With more hard work, in-ring time, and
more and more exposure, our Tough Enough champion may soon be our WWE
Undisputed Champion.
In the middle of 2002, Maven's seemingly
quick push came to a screeching halt when he broke his leg performing a
baseball slide in a match with Christian. While it seemed to many as an
injury that should take a few months, it took almost 3 times as long as
expected due to chipped bone fragments from Maven's ankle which caused
swelling and slowed his recovery.
Now, Maven is back on the right track.
With a trade from Smackdown to Raw, Maven is now up against the big dogs
on Monday night. While the highly anticipated feud with Chris Nowinski
fell short of expectations, Maven looks elsewhere for the perfect program
to shoot him to stardom. Whether it be on Heat or on Raw, Maven is
guaranteed to bring his "A" game. Don't forget that while Maven is still
relatively new to the world of pro wrestling, his athleticism, optimism,
and charisma can and will carry him all the way to the top. Its just a
matter of time until this young rookie buds into a top notch player in
World Wrestling Entertainment. |
