Maven Shoot Interview

Wrestling’s first “reality star” finally sat down to be grilled in another exclusive shoot interview! In this enlightening shoot, we cover Maven’s entire history, from his days as a heavily scouted baseball player, through Tough Enough, his entire WWE run and his current career on the American indy scene. There are several eye-opening stories throughout this shoot as Maven explains how fast naivety can be erased in a cynical and backstabbing business. For fans of Tough Enough, and remember this was back before WWE ruined the concept, we have the inside dirt on everything associated with the show. Maven talks about how he got through the casting process, the roommates he lived with (including the unforgettable “Darryl”), and the effects on his life after winning the contest. After winning Tough Enough, Maven had a quick call up to the big leagues, but not before spending some time in WWE’s former affiliate, Heartland Wrestling Association. Maven discussed his time in HWA and his first memorable angle in WWE against Tazz. Maven worked with many of the major players, including ‘Taker, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, The Rock, Edge and Kurt Angle, and goes in depth on all of them and more! These topics, and many more, are covered in this shoot interview and you’ll be amazed at how much this young lion has to offer. Thrust into the shark tank, Maven had to learn to swim fast and tells all in this one-of-a-kind shoot DVD on what that learning curve was like! Were you a fan growing up Can you talk about your collegiate baseball career Were you drafted Any good recruiting stories What do you think of steroids in baseball How did you find out Tough Enough Were you a big fan prior Did you ever think about going for training anywhere What was the video you sent in What was the process of selection like Did you bond with anyone on the cast off of the bat What did your family think of your decision to enter the contest How real was what aired on TV to how the experience actually was What was the biggest misconception you had about being a wrestler What was your fav experience during the contest Who were you surprised was eliminated and why Thoughts on Darryl What was the toughest drill How did life change for you once the show started airing and becoming popular What was the hardest thing about success Thoughts on Al Snow and Taz as trainers What were the 24 hours like from the moment you won til the next day Did you think you were going to win at the finals How soon were you contacted by the office What were your initial impressions of HWA and Les Was anyone harder on you down there due to how you got in Who did you enjoy working most with down there Did you ever feel guilty that you made it so easy compared to others Did you ever get frustrated in HWA You got called up pretty quick, how did that process go Memories of your first angle with Taz How different was Taz as in working with him at that time as compared to when he was your trainer How were you treated by the guys and girls What kind of ribs did you get Who did you ride with Did any ribs ever go over the line Did the pressure ever get to you What was your experience like wrestling your first big show at the Royal Rumble Who came up with the Undertaker scenario How was Taker with it Can you talk about your first ring rat story What was it like doing angles with the Rock Did you expect your angle with Taker to go further How different was Al as in working with him at that time as compared to when he was your trainer When you did that angle with Taker at the hot dog stand was that ur first blade job and if so thoughts Memories of your first Wrestlemania, 18 Thoughts on meeting Hogan for the first time Thoughts on meeting Steve Austin the first few times you did Were you surprised that you were pushed so high when Vince drafted you as the fictitious 10 for Smackdown Thoughts on working with Edge and Christian Thoughts on working Big Show Thoughts on Kurt Angle Thoughts on working with Hardcore Holly Do you think hes a bully at times How did you break your fibula Were you surprised when Chris Nowinski came up He comes off kind of cocky, was that just a gimmick Thoughts on your program with him Thoughts on your first Raw match with Triple H What was it like to work with him Were you ever considered for Evolution Thoughts on teaming with Shawn Michaels Thoughts on Goldberg Thoughts on working with Ric Flair How supportive were the WWE when you took time off for your sick aunt Thoughts on working with Batista Thoughts on being paired with Nidia Last year you did some stuff with HHH, Flair, and Batista around Survivor Series time, how come that angle was dropped Thoughts on Randy Orton When you worked Triple H last year on Raw was he any different towards you than your match the year before Whos idea was it to turn you heel Thoughts on working with Eugene Thoughts on your series with Shelton Benjamin Thoughts on working with Rhino How did you wind up paired with Nova (Simon Dean) Thoughts on him Memories of the angle you and Nova did with Steve Austin Thoughts on how things played out with the ECW One Night Stand angle Was there any tension with the ECW guys Thoughts on Eric Bischoff Thoughts on JBL How did you find out you were released Were you surprised Why do you think you were the most successful Tough Enough winner Why dont you think Daniel Puder succeeded What did you think of the last Tough Enough Does Tough Enough expose the business too much Do you have plans to go to TNA or continue on the indys Favorite matches overall Fav guys to work with Least fav guys to work with Good ribs and road stories What do you miss most about the WWE Does it bother you that guys least talented are retained while you were released Were you surprised Christian left Thoughts on Chris Benoit What are your goals now that you arent in the WWE Thoughts on Vince Do you think Triple H is good or bad for business Do you read newsletters or the Internet Can you talk about the Surreal Life Thoughts on Eddie Guerrero