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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. |