Former WWE star Maven has disclosed that he has experienced headaches and brain fog every single day since undergoing surgery in November 2025, and he says a follow-up surgery is “definitely on the horizon” to address fluid buildup in the back of his brain.
Maven shared the update in a YouTube video titled “Health Update,” which he made in response to fans commenting on a YouTube community post asking what topic they wanted him to address. According to Fightful, he ultimately chose to discuss his overall health and well-being, opening up about the ongoing symptoms he has dealt with since the fall.
Ringside News, citing the same video, reported that Maven has been candid in the past about the physical toll his body has taken over the years, including previously discussed back problems. This latest disclosure, however, goes further, detailing a specific issue involving fluid buildup in the back of his brain that he says has produced persistent daily headaches and brain fog in the months following his November 2025 surgery.
Maven did not provide a specific date for the anticipated surgery, nor did either report detail the nature of the original November 2025 procedure that preceded his ongoing symptoms. Both outlets characterized his comments as an unprompted personal health disclosure rather than an announcement tied to any upcoming medical procedure date.
What Comes Next for Maven
As of the reports from Fightful and Ringside News, Maven has not detailed a timeline for the follow-up surgery he says is on the horizon, nor has he specified which medical team or facility would be handling the procedure. The wrestling community, where Maven remains a recognizable figure from his WWE tenure, will likely await further updates directly from him regarding both the surgery itself and his broader recovery from the fluid buildup affecting his brain.
Maven’s willingness to discuss his health candidly, as he has done previously regarding back issues, suggests fans can expect continued updates through his YouTube channel as his situation develops. Neither source indicated any immediate change to his public or media appearances tied to this health update.
