Maven Returning To The Ring

Former WWE star Maven is set to return to the ring, with the infamous Tough Enough 1 winner set to wrestle in New Jersey on September 29.

Maven is set to compete at ISPW’s 25th anniversary show, with ISPW releasing the following press release (via PWInsider):

“MAVEN RETURNS TO THE RING THIS FRIDAY NIGHT IN TOTOWA, NJ FOR ISPW 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW

“Former WWE Tough Enough Champion Maven will return to the ring this Friday night in Totowa, NJ at the Totowa PAL when he takes on ISPW Ring Announcer Rich Reed in a Tuxedo Match! Maven has been bullying Reed for well over the last year and finally Reed has had enough.

“Independent Superstars of Professional Wrestling celebrates its 25th Anniversary this Friday, September 29th at the Totowa PAL in Totowa, NJ headlined by a special guest appearances by WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter & Marty Jannetty. The main event will be for the ISPW Heavyweight Title when Richard Holliday (w/ Dave LaGreca) defends against former ISPW Heavyweight Champion "The Superstar" Danny Morrison.

“In other action at ISPW25: The 25th Anniversary Show on 9/29: Bull James takes on Afa Jr in a Dog Collar Match, Crowbar will reunite with his original manager The Master when he challenges Rey Calitri for the ISPW Tri-State Title, Lance Anoa'i takes on Justin Corino, Vicious Vicki defends the ISPW Women's Title against Gabby Ortiz, The Now & TJ Epixx takes on All Purpose & Michael Mars in 6 Man Tag Team Action, Shawn Donavan takes on "The Phoenix" GKM, Leo Sparrow vs. Joey Ace, The Winner's Circle with "The Winner" Andy Vineberg, and HC Loc gets inducted into the ISPW Hall of Fame. Plus guest appearances by several original ISPW wrestlers including Ace Darling, Judas Young, and JR Ryder. Tickets are available now at ISPWWrestling.com”

Maven’s match on September 29 will be his seventh since returning to the industry in late 2021, with his last bout coming at the independent Dropkick Diabetes 7 event in July - his only match so far in 2023.