Former WWE Champ Returns to Ring After 356-Day Hiatus



by ATIA MUKHTAR

Former WWE Champ Returns to Ring After 356-Day Hiatus
Former WWE Champ Returns to Ring After 356-Day Hiatus © How To Draw Stuff/YouTube

In an electrifying comeback that has the wrestling world buzzing, former WWE Superstar Maven is slated to re-enter the squared circle after a nearly year-long absence. This eagerly awaited event is set to transpire on Friday, September 29, and it promises to be a momentous occasion for wrestling aficionados worldwide.

Maven, renowned for his tenure in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) from 2001 to 2005, is making a triumphant return to the wrestling scene. During his previous stint, the 46-year-old athlete achieved the remarkable feat of becoming a three-time WWF Hardcore Champion, solidifying his status as a bona fide wrestling icon.

Following his departure from WWE, Maven embarked on a journey to hone his in-ring skills, showcasing his talents in various independent wrestling circuits. A pivotal turning point occurred two years ago when Maven emerged from retirement, surprising fans with sporadic appearances in the Independent Superstars of Pro Wrestling (ISPW).

Triumphant Maven Returns

Maven's last professional wrestling outing dates back to October 9, 2022, when he grappled his way to victory against Matt Caradona at the Figure Wrestling Federation in New Jersey. Now, after a 356-day hiatus, Maven is set to captivate audiences once again, this time taking on ISPW's ring announcer, Rich Reed, in a highly anticipated Tuxedo Match in Totowa, New Jersey.

The significance of this event is underscored by ISPW's 25th-anniversary celebration. The evening promises to be a spectacle, headlined by WWE Hall of Famers Sgt. Slaughter and Marty Jannetty. The main event will feature an explosive clash between Richard Holliday and Danny Morrison, vying for the coveted ISPW Heavyweight title.

In a fascinating backstage anecdote, Maven reminisces about a conversation he had with WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker in 2002. Maven candidly informed The Deadman about his allergy to aspirin, revealing his inability to bleed excessively during their upcoming Royal Rumble match.

The Undertaker, known for his creativity, proposed a solution: "Let's take a couple of shooters." As both were aficionados of Jack Daniel's, the idea found Maven's enthusiastic approval. Maven's return to the ring promises to be an unforgettable moment in wrestling history, and fans eagerly await his triumphant comeback this Friday night.