In a recent YouTube video, Maven reflected on his time as the temporary General Manager for WWE Monday Night RAW in 2004. Maven had the opportunity to stand as GM during an iconic 2004 Survivor Series elimination match where he teamed up with Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, and Chris Benoit to achieve victory over Triple H, Batista, Edge, and Gene Snitsky.
He shared key takeaways from the video, including:
On his spotlight during the episode: Maven confessed to feeling an unprecedented level of nervousness due to increased exposure. He revealed that he usually took part in about six minutes of a typical Monday Night Raw match, plus a short promo, but his stint as GM amplified his on-screen and segment presence significantly.
On his decision-making capabilities backstage: He admitted that, while he held the GM title, he lacked any actual sway in determining matches. He knew nothing about the scheduled matches until he received the list on a piece of paper. The decisions were made without his input.
Maven’s revelations were followed by comments from Shawn Spears, who expressed his excitement over the ongoing collaboration between WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling. On the “Gabby AF” podcast, Spears termed the partnership a “no-brainer.”
Here are some highlights from his conversation:
On the WWE & TNA collaboration: Spears expressed his wonder at the changing landscape of the wrestling world and lauded the strategic plan of ‘Hunter’, the head the company, to broaden the opportunity for their talents through this partnership. He emphasized the benefits the collaboration is set to bring to TNA, WWE and the entire wrestling brand.
On The Culling: Spears also discussed the completion of The Culling, an alliance he is thrilled about. The crew comprises younger, potential-filled members who have been waiting to break out and share the same drive as Spears. He sees this as an exciting chance to integrate more talent into the wrestling world.
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