Ex-WWE Star Backstage at AEW Collision in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Maven Huffman might be cooking something up—or he could’ve just been soaking in the atmosphere.

The original Tough Enough winner was reportedly backstage at AEW Collision on May 4, 2025, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. While there’s no official word on why Maven was there, sources suggest he may have simply been visiting or filming content.

The former WWE star made waves in 2002 when he shockingly eliminated The Undertaker from the Royal Rumble, later feuding with the Deadman and capturing the Hardcore Title. During his four-year WWE stint, Maven became a three-time Hardcore Champion and even earned a World Title shot against Triple H after helping Team Orton win at Survivor Series 2004.

These days, Maven has found a second wind online. His YouTube channel Maven Huffman has skyrocketed to over 640,000 subscribers, with videos breaking down insider stories from his WWE run. “I never thought I’d have a second run in wrestling through YouTube, but here we are,” Maven recently said in one of his uploads. He even teamed up with AEW’s Shelton Benjamin for a breakdown of Benjamin’s most iconic moments—a collaboration that had fans speculating more was coming.

With his name back in the wrestling conversation and AEW fans always hungry for surprises, Maven’s AEW appearance raises questions. Is this just a friendly visit, or could it be something more?

Do you think Maven should step into an AEW ring—or is his YouTube success the best lane for him right now? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.