Who Is Drake Maverick? Age, Biography and Wiki
Born on January 30, 1983, Drake Maverick, whose real name is James McKenna, is a notable British professional wrestler and personality in the wrestling industry. With a career spanning over two decades, he has become recognized not only for his in-ring talent but also for his charisma and mic skills. As of 2025, Drake Maverick is 42 years old and continues to make significant contributions to wrestling, both as a performer and as a creative force behind the scenes.
| Occupation | Wrestlers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 30, 1983 |
| Age | 42 Years |
| Birth Place | Birmingham, England |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Country | England |
Popularity
Drake Maverick's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Drake Maverick stands at approximately 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) and weighs around 160 pounds (73 kg). Known for his agile and athletic physique, he maintains an impressive fitness regimen to keep up with the demanding nature of professional wrestling. His compact stature allows him to execute dynamic moves, making him a fan favorite.
Spud competed regularly for the International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom promotion right from its creation in 2004. Through 2005, Spud had a high-profile feud with Jack Storm, which culminated in a street fight in January 2006. While in IPW:UK, Spud became one half of the tag team Dragon Hearts, with fellow wrestler Dragon Phoenix.
On 24 September 2006, Dragon Hearts defeated The Untouchables in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match to become IPW:UK Tag Team Champions.
The Dragon Hearts also got involved with IPW:UK's inter-federation feud with Frontier Wrestling Alliance, and even though Spud is a regular for that promotion he wrestled on the side of IPW:UK in a match against Team FWA.
The Dragon Hearts teamed up with Leroy Kincaide to face off against Iceman, Jonny Storm, and Jorge Castano in a match that saw both Phoenix and Spud suffer injury. Phoenix suffered a deep wound to his head while Spud suffered what appeared to be a separated or dislocated shoulder due to a dropkick at the hands of Storm.
Storm and Spud faced off in a grudge match in early 2007 with Spud picking up the win.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Drake Maverick tends to keep his personal life relatively private, although he has occasionally shared glimpses of his relationships on social media. As of 2025, Maverick is reportedly dating fellow wrestler and partner, creating a couple that fans adore. The couple often shares their journey together on social media, showcasing their support for each other both in and out of the ring. Prior to this relationship, Maverick was married to fellow wrestler and has spoken openly about the ups and downs of his personal life.
However, when his TNA contract was up for renewal in April 2014, Carter, upon her return, awarded him a 'substantial contract extension' in reward for his loyalty to her, and also retained his position as her chief of staff.
Through TNA's relationship with Wrestle-1, Spud made his debut for the Japanese promotion in Tokyo on 6 July, teaming with Ethan Carter III in a tag team match, where they were defeated by Tajiri and Yusuke Kodama.
On 4 September episode of Impact Wrestling, Spud came out to the ring with Ethan Carter III and cut a promo about Carter's anger at those who he held responsible for TNA President and his aunt Dixie Carter getting put through a table.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Drake Maverick's estimated net worth is around $1.5 million. His earnings come from multiple revenue streams, including his wrestling contracts, appearances, merchandise sales, and various other business ventures. With his experience and popularity, Maverick negotiates lucrative contracts, further enhancing his financial success.
Spud was made the new ring announcer for Impact Wrestling. On the Impact broadcast aired on 27 April, Spud was viciously attacked with a hammer by Swoggle, who accidentally has his pants ripped off by Spud earlier in the night.
This led to a feud which culminated on 29 June 2017 edition of iMPACT in a Mumbai Street Fight, where Spud revealed during the match that he did intentionally have Swoggle's pants ripped off. He, however, then accidentally ripped the pants off the referee(who was the size of Swoggle), eventually leading to him losing to Swoggle.
On 30 October 2017, it was reported that Spud was officially released two or three weeks earlier by Impact Wrestling. Curtin reportedly requested the release himself after Impact told him the promotion would reduce his salary.
Career, Business and Investments
Drake Maverick's wrestling career began in the early 2000s, competing in various independent promotions in the UK before making his way to major wrestling organizations, including WWE. Known for his work as a manager and as an in-ring talent, Maverick has held multiple championships throughout his career.
Apart from wrestling, Maverick is also involved in various business ventures. He has produced content for digital platforms and has participated in wrestling-related promotions which aim to empower young talent. His business acumen continues to expand as he seeks more opportunities outside of the ring.
James Michael Curtin (born 30 January 1983) is an English former professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE as a writer on Raw. During his time as an on screen performer in the company, he worked under the ring name Drake Maverick. He has also worked for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, under the ring name Rockstar Spud.
Social Network
Drake Maverick remains active on social media platforms, particularly Twitter and Instagram, where he shares updates on his career and personal life. He engages with fans regularly, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the wrestling world. You can follow him on:
During his first decade, Curtin performed as Rockstar Spud, and worked in the British independent circuit, winning several championships in promotions like International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom (IPW:UK), One Pro Wrestling (1PW), Revolution Pro Wrestling (RPW), and XWA Wrestling.
In 2012, he appeared in the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA, later Impact Wrestling) program British Boot Camp, winning the competition and being signed to a contract with the promotion. In TNA/Impact, he was a two-time X Division Champion.
Education
Maverick's educational background includes attending various institutions before diving headfirst into the world of professional wrestling. While specific details about his formal education are limited, it's evident that his experience in the industry has served as a valuable education in itself, developing both his performance skills and business understanding in the wrestling landscape.
