Former WWE star Maven seen at AEW show [Reports]

Former WWE star Maven Huffman is most fondly remembered for eliminating The Undertaker at the promotion's Royal Rumble PPV in 2002. A year before that, he became the co-winner of the Stamford-based promotion's inaugural season of the Tough Enough reality show. While his in-ring career didn't go as he'd hoped, Maven found his niche in running a popular YouTube channel where he gives insights into the wrestling business every week.

According to PWInsider, the former Hardcore Champion was backstage tonight at AEW Collision in Atlanta. Maven's interest in potentially working with both World Wrestling Entertainment and AEW is well documented. He recently stated in a video on his YouTube channel that if WWE or AEW were to give him a call, he would answer the phone.

Maven's presence is sure to intrigue AEW fans, and it remains to be seen what Tony Khan's promotion has in store for him, although an in-ring return seems to be unlikely, as per his comments in the past.

Ex-WWE star Maven names AEW star as dream opponent

Although Maven Huffman's wrestling career didn't turn out as iconic as he'd hoped, the Tennessee-native did enjoy certain highlights with wins over stars like The Undertaker and Batista in WWE. The Tough Enough winner couldn't capitalize on this momentum and was released by the Stamford-based promotion in 2005.

Last year, in an interview on Reel Appreciation with David Clair-Bennett, the former Hardcore Champion was asked about his dream opponents, and his choices included a top AEW star. He mentioned he would love to face Mr. Salt of the Earth himself, Maxwell Jacob Friedman.

Maven went on to say that he is a big MJF fan, calling his work in the wrestling business revolutionary. Apart from the Wolf of Wrestling, Maven also named wrestling icons The Rock and Steve Austin as dream opponents.

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