Former WWE wrestler Maven Huffman peels back the curtain on his five-year career in professional wrestling from 2001 to 2005. He explains key wrestling lingo and discusses the crucial role referees play during matches. Maven delves into the demanding lifestyle of constant travel, the financial pressures wrestlers face, and the constant presence of groupies known as "ring rats." Maven shares his experience using steroids, his personal struggles with addiction, and the intense physical toll of wrestling. Maven also shares personal anecdotes about Vince McMahon and the unforgettable moment he eliminated The Undertaker from the Royal Rumble. Editor's note: This video lists referee Mike Chioda's years active with WWE as 1989-2002. He actually retired in 2022. 0:00 - Intro 0:10 - The Shows 1:30 - The Ref 2:44 - The Road 5:08 - Groupies 6:10 - Steroids 9:09 - Chris Benoit 10:45 - Starting Out 13:20 - Vince McMahon 16:26 - Wrestlers' Court 18:28 - Getting Color 19:57 - Wrestling As A Heel 20:54 - First Match 22:04 - The Peak: Eliminating Undertaker 24:02 - The Aftermath 25:54 - Addiction 29:07 - The Backstory 32:57 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #wwe #wrestling #businessinsider Insider's mission is to inform and inspire. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com/ Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insider Insider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insider Insider on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisisinsider Insider on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Insider/2708030621 Insider on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insider How The WWE Actually Works | Authorized Account | Business Insider