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It's been a year since WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon shared his wealth with several lucky members of the WWE Universe. But where are the McMahon's Million Dollar Mania winners today? WWE.com talked to some of them to see how their lives have changed in the past year and just what they spent their prize money on. (PHOTOS)

Frank Turbeville, $300,000 winner

Week two's biggest winner, Frank Turbeville, generously shared more than $70,000 of his winnings with his family and friends. But the Air Force veteran also used Mr. McMahon's cash to make investments, pay bills, renovate his home, as well as purchase his dream guitar and amp, a 1967 Ford Mustang and tickets to the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania and Raw.

The Haddon Township, N.J., resident said he was about to go bankrupt when he got Mr. McMahon's call. Since winning, Trubeville has attended every WWE live event he could drive to so he could give a little bit back.

"Vince McMahon saved my financial well-being," he said. "He is in my heart every time I have to pay for something and I thank him from the bottom of my heart and only wish I could be a part of WWE so that I can make it all up to him."

Steve Rosenzweig, $250,000 winner

Week one's big winner was Steve Rosenzweig of Mount Horeb, Wis., who became the contest's "poster child."

"Taking part and winning $250K has certainly changed my life and as far as I'm concerned all in a good way," said the regular WWE watcher. "Winning the money, appearing on the Today show, participating in the press conference at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York, and enjoying every moment of my 15 minutes of fame allows for some great stories and one heck of a good time."

With his winnings, Rosenzweig finalized his divorce; saved money for his kids, Matthew, 11, and Dana, 9; and purchased a high-definition television and a custom Serotta bicycle. Next month, he plans to bike 470 miles across the Hawkeye State in the Register's Annual Great Ride Across Iowa with his friend, Dennis.

Daniel Crummett, $200,000 winner

A lifelong WWE fan, Crummett lived up to his promise to use some of his prize money to finally attend WrestleMania -- something he's wanted to do for more than 15 years.

"I went to the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania, and fulfilled a dream. My life went from great to awesome because of it," said the Twentynine Palms, Calif., resident.

The contest's first winner also took a vacation to visit his brother, bought a car, put a down payment on a house, bought a replica World Heavyweight Championship and already has his tickets for SummerSlam in Los Angeles.

Kyle Mathisen, $175,000 winner

Sick of paying rent, week two's second-biggest winner purchased his childhood residence in Hoyt Lakes, Minn., and spruced it up with some home improvements. He also bought a Lincoln MKX to park in the garage.

The disabled Navy veteran, who has been a lifelong WWE fan, had a proposal for the Chairman who changed his life: "Please tell Mr. Mcmahon to feel free to call me if he's ever short a referee."

Denzel Parker, $125,000 winner

When the Virginia Beach, Va., teen won Mr. McMahon's cash, he told WWE.com: "Tell John Cena, if he's putting out another CD, to give me a call." Well, the Raw Superstar better listen up, because Parker still plans on using some of his winnings to get into the music business.

"I'm planning on investing some in a dream -- a record label," Parker said.

While the teen saved most of his week two prize, he did spend some. He took his family to Florida; hired a limousine to chauffeur him to his first day of school and homecoming; and purchased jewelry, SmackDown vs. Raw 2009, clothes and several WWE pay-per-views. To top it off, Parker even took his lucky mom, Cassandra, shopping!

Ness Ortiz, $100,000 winner

During week three of McMahon's Million Dollar Mania, one lucky member of the WWE Universe was in San Antonio's AT&T Center watching Raw live when she received a call from the Chairman.

"I've never really called myself lucky, and I was up against some crazy odds that day. So I guess I can't call myself unlucky anymore," the Robstown, Texas, winner said. "At the moment, I wasn't even concerned about the money, I was more excited that Mr. McMahon called me and who was watching."

Ortiz said she's not a big spender, and she used her winnings to pay some debt, as well as purchase computer supplies and a Chevy Avalanche truck. The remainder she's saving for a rainy day.

Justin Guy, $75,000 winner

Week one winner Justin Guy paid bills and saved money for his three kids' futures, but the regular WWE watcher also enjoyed spending some of Mr. McMahon's cash.

Guy and his Greenville, Tenn.-based family splurged a bit around the holidays with a new Ford F-150 truck, Nintendo Wii, a laptop and several WWE video games.

"We had a really great Christmas," he told WWE.com.

Also, one month after winning $75,000, Guy's mother-in-law needed triple bypass heart surgery.

"Needless to say my wife and I were by her side during and after her surgery, and did not have to worry about the bills that would have been piling up otherwise," he explained. "Thank you, Vince!"

Peter Mauer, $75,000 winner

Mr. McMahon's cash arrived at an opportune time for Mauer -- his son was born the day after he won. Mauer spent most of his winnings on his late mother's nursing home care and on equipment for his family's Bloomville, N.Y., farm.

"Without the money to pay for her care, the family farm of 500 acres, which has been in the family for four generations, would have been sold," Mauer told WWE.com. "I really don't think Mr. McMahon realizes how he has blessed people's lives with his money… My family heritage will be passed down to my kids someday."

Winning has also made Mauer a bit of a local celebrity.

"I have made a lot of friends in the community since winning the contest because everyone always asks me if I watched Raw on Monday night."

Jesse Jordan, $50,000 winner

Jordan purchased a truck, music equipment, instruments and studio time to record and mix After Hours, the upcoming CD from his band, The Shirt & Tie Stiffs. He also bought WWE stock and lots of JR's BBQ Sauce!

The Bethel, Ohio, week two winner said his win on Raw pleasantly surprised his late grandfather, Perry, who was an avid WWE fan.

"There is no amount of money that is worth the joy that World Wrestling Entertainment has brought to me, my grandfather and all of my family that has watched history unfold in the squared circle for the past 25 years," Jordan said. "I also would have given every penny of my winnings just to see the look on my grandfather's face when I appeared on Raw!"

Becky Carmon, $16 winner

While Carmon didn't exactly receive a huge windfall when she received Mr. McMahon's phone call during week two, the Advance, N.C., resident doesn't hold any ill will toward the Chairman. She kept a copy of her check as a memento and bought $16 worth of lottery tickets, but sadly didn't win.

"My life is good and has always been good. I'm still waiting for the big check from McMahon!" she joked. "It sure would come in handy in this bad economy."