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Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #94 - WWE Unreal Review, SummerSlam Predictions, Jelly Roll, Best Interview Of 2025 So FarWelcome to AskCVV #94! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet gives his review of WWE Unreal on Netflix and gives his bold predictions for SummerSlam. He also answers questions about the best heel vs. heel matches ever, the biggest interview of 2025 so far, how the El Grande Americano story is going to end, what's next for John Cena and much more! Quote I'm thinking about: “Don’t let your emotions dictate your actions, let your actions dictate your emotions” - Og Mandino Please support our sponsors! PURE PLA...2025-08-011h 04
Insight with Chris Van VlietBONUS - CVV Gets Interviews And It's His Most Revealing Episode Ever!Welcome to a special bonus episode of Insight! This features me as a guest on the "Friends With Ben" podcast hosted by Ben Carlos and I talk about so many things during this interview that I've never talked about anywhere else. I hope you enjoy it and if you do, please send me a DM or an email to let me know what stood out for you the most.Please support our sponsors! PURE PLANK: The future of core fitness! Use the code CVV to save 10% on Pure Plank designed by Adam Co...2025-06-071h 08
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #86 - I Can't Believe R-Truth Was Released! MITB Bold Picks, Worst Storyline Ever, WWE Evolutionhttps://cvvtix.com - Get your tickets for INSIGHT LIVE in LA and NYC with VIP Meet & Greet!Welcome to AskCVV #86! On this episode, Chris gives his bold picks for the full Money In The Bank card and answers questions about R-Truth getting released and Carlito's WWE contract not being renewed, what the best and worst storyline of all time is, thoughts on doing WWE Evolution every year, being at the viral wedding where the bride and groom attacked Ryan Nemeth, the possibility of interviewing Sting and much more. Quote I'm thinking a...2025-06-061h 06
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #85 - WrestleMania In New Orleans CANCELED, MITB Picks, Next AEW Champion, Joe Hendry Loses The TNA Championshiphttps://cvvtix.com - Get your tickets for INSIGHT LIVE in LA and NYC with VIP Meet & Greet!Welcome to AskCVV #85! On this episode Chris talks about WrestleMania 42 in New Orleans being canceled and where it might be held instead, the early picks to win the Money In The Bank ladder match, thoughts about R-Truth vs. John Cena at SNME, review of AEW Double or Nothing, who will be the next AEW Champion, favorite random tag team of all time and much more!Quote I'm thinking of: "Don’t count the days, make the days co...2025-05-301h 10
Insight with Chris Van VlietHornswoggle Is Hilarious! Little People's Court, DX, Vince's Son, WWE Legends Deal, The Rockhttps://cvvtix.com - Get your tickets for INSIGHT LIVE in LA and NYC with VIP Meet & Greet!Dylan Postl (@DylanPostl) is a professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE as Hornswoggle. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Oshkosh, WI to discuss his WWE and overcoming the odds to make it as a professional wrestler, being under a WWE nostalgia deal, what happened when he met The Rock for the first time, cosplaying as AJ Styles in TNA, appearing at WWE World in his leprechaun gimmick and more!Quote I'm thinking a...2025-05-271h 08
Insight with Chris Van VlietRaquel Rodriguez On Liv Morgan, WWE Tag Team Champs, Judgement Dayhttps://cvvtix.com - Get your tickets for INSIGHT LIVE in NYC & Las Vegas with VIP Meet & Greet!Raquel Rodriguez (@RaquelWWE) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE and one-half of the Women's Tag Team Champions with Liv Morgan. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Toronto, Ontario to discuss becoming a champion once again, how she was paired up with Liv Morgan, comparisons to Shawn Michaels and Diesel, taking time away to battle illness, why her finisher got renamed, her viral Walmart announcement, working with Ronda Rousey and more!Quote I'm thinking about: “Co...2025-04-011h 00
Insight with Chris Van VlietEdge's Impossible Royal Rumble Return, Christian Cage, Leaving WWE For AEW, WrestleMania Moments (Interview From May 2024)Use the code CVV to save 10% on Pure Plank designed by Adam Copeland & Christian: https://gopureplank.com/?ref=tibclouxAdam Copeland (@ratedrcope) is a professional wrestler signed with AEW; he is also known for his 25-year career in WWE where he performed under the name "Edge". This interview originally aired on May 9, 2024. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at his home in Asheville, NC to talk about being in the best shape of his life at age 50, why he designed Pure Plank with Christian Cage to help with core fitness, his decision to leave WWE for AEW...2024-12-171h 35
Insight with Chris Van VlietLiv Morgan On Dominik Mysterio, Rhea Ripley, Getting Booed, Her Britney Spears Inspired GearTickets for the first ever INSIGHT LIVE happening on January 31, 2025 in Indianapolis go on sale this Friday at https://cvvtix.comLiv Morgan (@YaOnlyLivvOnce) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet at Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas to discuss her reign as the Women's World Champion, the Liv Morgan Revenge Tour, how this reign compares to her first one, her relationship with Dominik Mysterio, paying tribute to Britney Spears with her ring gear at King and Queen of the Ring, if she is worried about being cashed in by...2024-10-2929 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #54 - Samantha Irvin Leaves WWE, Jey Uso's Short IC Title Run, Will Randy Orton Turn Heel?Hello my friends! Welcome to AskCVV #54! On this episode, Chris answers questions about Samantha Irvin's decision to leave WWE, the return of Lilian Garcia, why Jey Uso's Intercontinental Championship run was so short, a potential match between Bron Breakker and Jacob Fatu, the possibility of Randy Orton turning on Cody Rhodes, will Tiffany Stratton cash in her Money In The Bank briefcase at Crown Jewel, why I miss Titantrons and much more!Quote I'm thinking about: “For those that understand, no explanation is needed. For those that don't, no explanation will suffice."2024-10-251h 00
Insight with Chris Van VlietDominik Mysterio On Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, Eddie Guerrero, His "Deadbeat Dad" Rey MysterioDominik Mysterio (@DomMysterio35) is a professional wrestler with WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas to talk about WrestleMania 41 tickets going on sale, his recent love triangle with Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley, being the son of the legendary Rey Mysterio, his debut match against Seth Rollins at SummerSlam 2020, being CM Punk's first WWE match in 10 years, why he loves chicken tenders so much, his order at In-N-Out burger, being inspired by Eddie Guerrero, his epic mullet and much more!Quote I'm thinking about: “The pe...2024-10-2556 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietDeonna Purrazzo On Her AEW Debut, Leaving TNA, WWE NXT, Mickie James MatchDeonna Purrazzo (@DeonnaPurrazzo) is a professional wrestler currently signed to AEW. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to discuss her surprise AEW debut in her home state of New Jersey, how the debut was kept secret, her TNA career which included a 30-minute Iron Woman match against Jordynne Grace and a rivalry with Mickie James, why she decided to leave TNA, why WWE didn't work out and more!Quote I'm thinking about: Some people are so afraid to die that they never begin to live. - He...2024-10-221h 06
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #53 - Brock Lesnar's Return, The Rock Will Be At WM41, Best RKO Ever, Crown Jewel ChampionshipHello friends! Welcome to AskCVV #53! On this episode, Chris answers questions about the Crown Jewel Championship and what it really means, whether Brock Lesnar will return to year, who will be the next superstar to get called up from NXT to the main roster, rumors that The Rock won't be at WrestleMania 41, the best RKO of all time, thoughts on the Motor City Machine Guns, favorite storyline ever and much more!Quote I'm thinking about: "Stop acting as if life is a rehearsal. Live this day as if it were your last. The past...2024-10-181h 02
Insight with Chris Van VlietKarrion Kross On Meeting Jesse Ventura, Scarlett Bordeaux, Final Testament, Triple HKarrion Kross (@realKILLERkross) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Ontario, CA to talking about meeting Jesse Ventura and doing his impression of him, his new character in WWE and where the inspiration came from, having Snoop Dogg call his matches at WrestleMania 40, the idea behind The Final Testament, rumored heat with Bobby Lashley, if he sees a return to NXT in the future and more!Quote I'm thinking about: “You either quit or keep going. They both hurt. Choose wisely."S...2024-10-171h 14
Insight with Chris Van VlietThe Godfather On The Gimmick He HATED, Ho Train, His Terrifying Papa Shango VoiceCharles Wright (@TheGodfather) is a retired professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Las Vegas to discuss his wrestling career as Papa Shango, Kama and The Godfather, his first memories of working with The Undertaker and The Rock, why he hated The Goodfather and Right To Censor, why he missed his cue in the main event of WrestleMania 8, being Owen Hart's scheduled opponent for Over The Edge, receiving a Hall of Fame induction and more!Quote I'm thinking about: “Dreams are not what you see in your...2024-10-151h 01
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #52 - I Was WRONG About Bad Blood, The Rock's Return, Raw's 2-Hour Show, Best Technical Wrestler Of All TimeWelcome to AskCVV #52! On this episode, Chris reviews Bad Blood and talks about a few things behind the scenes that you didn't see on TV, he also answers questions about The Rock's return, what the main event could be for WrestleMania 41, thoughts on Raw being 2 hours again, who the best technical wrestler of all time is, plans for Survivor Series and much more! If you have a question for the next AskCVV episode, leave a comment on Spotify or send it in on social media using the hashtag #AskCVV.Quote I'm thinking about: "The...2024-10-111h 04
Insight with Chris Van VlietJonathan Coachman: "Vince Screwed Me Over", Why He Would Never Return To WWEJonathan Coachman (@Thecoachrules) is a former WWE personality and commentator. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to discuss his time in WWE, his new wrestling podcast "Behind The Turnbuckle", why he thinks he took one of the best Stone Cold Stunners of all time, competing in 30 televised matches against the likes of Shawn Michaels and Randy Orton, wrestling Ric Flair in Afghanistan, who he thinks John Cena's final opponent will be, how much he was yelled at by Vince McMahon while on commentary, falling off his chair when Kane's pyro went...2024-10-101h 08
Insight with Chris Van VlietBronson Reed On Destroying Seth Rollins, Tsunami On A Car, Throwing A Fan At Braun Strowman, WWE ReturnBronson Reed (@bronsonishere) is a professional wrestler signed to WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Ontario, CA to discuss his return to WWE and his recent rise up the card, hitting Seth Rollins with 6 Tsunamis, his many viral moments with Braun Strowman that also included a fan being thrown and a tsunami on a car, Wade Barrett's unique call of his finisher, winning the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal during WrestleMania 40 weekend, becoming a dad and more!Quote I'm thinking about: “Consistency compounds." - John C. Maxwell2024-10-081h 07
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #51 - Bad Blood Predictions, Brock Lesnar's Return?, New Intercontinental Title Design, Best Wrestling T-Shirt EverWelcome to AskCVV #51! On this episode, Chris gives his predictions for Bad Blood and answers questions about the new Intercontinental Championship design, whether Brock Lesnar will return soon, SummerSlam becoming a 2-night show, the most underrated WrestleMania main event, The Rock's possible return, favorite wrestling t-shirt ever, tips for being a content creator and much more! If you have a question for the next AskCVV episode, leave a comment on Spotify or send it in on social media using the hashtag #AskCVV.Quote I'm thinking about: “Being consistently good is better than being occasionally gre...2024-10-041h 02
Insight with Chris Van VlietEric Young On Confronting Vince McMahon, Leaving WWE For TNA, Bray Wyatt, SAnitYEric Young (@TheEricYoung) is a professional wrestler currently signed to TNA Wrestling. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood to discuss his time in TNA and winning the World Championship twice, trying out for WWE early in his career and not getting signed, being part of Team Canada, his role as a comedy wrestler, signing with WWE and his work in Sanity, getting called up without the rest of the group and what went wrong on the main roster, returning to WWE for a second time and nearly being aligned with Bray Wyat...2024-10-031h 31
Insight with Chris Van VlietTrick Williams: WHOOP THAT TRICK, Being NXT Champion, Pete Dunne Diss Track, Booker T, Ethan PageTrick Williams (@_trickwilliams) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida to discuss his meteoric rise to the top of NXT, giving up on his first dream of playing in the NFL, winning the NXT Championship and the response from the fans that made the cameras shake, the first time he heard 'Whoop That Trick', Booker T's ad-libs to his entrance song, his diss track on Pete Dunne and more!Quote I'm thinking about: "No amount of regret changes th...2024-10-0137 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #50 - 'Mr. McMahon' Docuseries Review, Jey Uso Wins The IC Title, Cody's Next Opponent, Favorite Tag Team Of All TimeOh yeah! Welcome to AskCVV #50! On this episode, Chris gives his review of the 'Mr. McMahon' docuseries on Netflix and answers questions about who Cody's next challenger for the WWE Championship should be, what it was like being at Raw live when Jey Uso won the Intercontinental Championship, favorite tag team of all time, favorite Money In The Bank cash-in and a special appearance by RVV! If you have a question for the next AskCVV episode, leave a comment on Spotify or send it in on social media using the hashtag #AskCVV.Quote I'm t...2024-09-271h 09
Insight with Chris Van VlietShawn Spears On Leaving AEW, WWE Return, Cody Rhodes Friendship, Giving Me 20 ChopsShawn Spears (@ShawnSpears) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Orlando, Florida to talk about his return to WWE and why he didn't come back as Tye Dillinger, why he left AEW, why he didn't return at the 2024 Royal Rumble, being previously known as Stan and being superkicked by Shawn Michaels at Cyber Sunday 2006, the accidental chair shot on Cody Rhodes that led to his nickname of "The Chairman", how being a dad has changed things, his wife Cassie Lee and if she intends to come back to wrestling and mor...2024-09-2650 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietEthan Page On Becoming NXT Champion, Leaving AEW, Joe Hendry, Shawn MichaelsEthan Page (@OfficialEGO) is a professional wrestler and the current NXT Champion in WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida to talk about his surprising arrival in WWE, winning the NXT Championship in record time, why he left AEW, the first conversation he had with Shawn Michaels, the upcoming NXT move to the CW Network on October 1st, being the subject of one of Joe Hendry's famous parody songs and more.Quote I'm thinking about: "Life isn't about being perfect, it's about being ridiculously passionate...2024-09-2448 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #49 - Roman & Cody Team Up, Vince McMahon Documentary, John Cena's Next WWE Appearance, Def RebelWelcome to AskCVV #49! On this episode, Chris answers questions about Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns teaming up at Bad Blood, thoughts on the upcoming Vince McMahon docuseries on Netflix, whether John Cena will make another WWE appearance before the end of the year, Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet on the 5th anniversary of AEW Dynamite, UFC 306 at the Sphere and much more. If you have a question for the next AskCVV episode, leave a comment on Spotify or send it in on social media using the hashtag #AskCVV.Quote I'm thinking about: “I’m a great...2024-09-201h 10
Insight with Chris Van VlietKen Shamrock On That Chairshot From The Rock, WWE Hall Of Fame Snub, Refusing To Wrestle ChynaKen Shamrock (@ShamrockKen) is a retired MMA fighter and professional wrestler. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to talk about his time in UFC and what made him transition to professional wrestling, being the special referee for the WrestleMania 13 match between Bret Hart and Steve Austin, his relationship with The Rock, whether a WWE Hall of Fame induction could happen, The Rock appearing on TNA as part of his TNA Hall of Fame induction, the scrapped MMA fight against Bobby Lashley, if he was ever planned to be in the Brawl...2024-09-191h 11
Alyx’s World with Just Alyx Wrestling PodcastChris Van Vliet 2024 Interview: Winning an Emmy, Being Grateful, and Favorite Interviews!This podcast has partnered with SeatGeek to bring you this sweet deal: Use the promo code JUSTALYX to get $20 off your first SeatGeek Order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek The following is an exclusive interview with the one and only Chris Van Vliet! Chris shares his incredible journey, from winning an Emmy to some of his interviews in entertainment and wrestling. He also opens up about the importance of gratitude in his life and his thoughts about the wrestling world, including his take on LA Knight and AEW's "All In" event. Subscribe to Chris Van Vliet Today Email CVV: c...2024-06-0348 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietBecky Lynch on Ronda Rousey Controversy, Becoming THE MAN, Punching Dom In The Face!Becky Lynch (@beckylynchwwe) is a New York Times bestselling author and a professional wrestler with WWE. She joins Chris Van Vliet in Philadelphia, PA to talk about her new book called "Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl", becoming a New York Times bestselling author, balancing her career in the WWE with being a mom to her daughter Roux, her favorite stories about her husband Seth Rollins, not remembering anything from the night she became "The Man" and got punched in the face by Nia Jax, her viral moment when she knocked out Dominik Mysterio, main eventing...2024-04-1840 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietJohnny TV & Taya Valkyrie on AEW, Being Married In Wrestling, Viral Moments, Lucha UndergroundJohn Hennigan (@therealmorrison) & Taya Valkyrie (@thetayavalkyrie) are professional wrestlers signed to AEW. John is also known by his ring name Johnny TV in AEW as well as John Morrison, Johnny Nitro, Johnny Impact, Johnny Mundo and others. They join Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to talk about the season finale of their show "Johnny Loves Taya" on the AEW YouTube channel, how they pitched the original idea to Tony Khan, signing with AEW, their memories of working in Lucha Underground, their matches against each other, how Johnny came up with his move Starship Pa...2024-04-161h 12
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #26 - Paul Heyman Press Conference, CM Punk AEW Footage, WrestleMania 40 Review, Cody's Next OpponentHere we go for another #AskCVV episode! On this one Chris talks about the exchange he had with Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns at the WrestleMania 40 press conference, thoughts on the CM Punk/Jack Perry All In footage, thoughts on WrestleMania 40, favorite ECW wrestler, which camera and mic to use as a content creator, who Cody's next opponent will be and more. If you have a question that you want answered on the next one, send it in using the hashtag #AskCVV!Quote I'm thinking about: "Do not spoil what you have by desiring wha...2024-04-1252 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietDustin Rhodes on Cody's Story, Goldust, AEW, Working For Tony Khan & Vince McMahonDustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) is a professional wrestler signed to AEW. He is known for his 35+ year career where he also worked for WWE, WCW and TNA Wrestling. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Philadelphia, PA to talk about his legendary career, his emotional match at Double Or Nothing 2019 against his brother Cody, his father Dusty Rhodes not wanting him to be a wrestler, debuting in WWE as "The Natural", the original pitch from Vince McMahon to become Goldust, his comedic moments with Booker T and R-Truth, why his character Se7en didn't work in WCW, his decision...2024-04-091h 01
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #25 - WrestleMania 40 Predictions, CM Punk Interview, Roman Reigns Retiring?, Radio VoicesHere we go for another #AskCVV episode and it is WrestleMania weekend my friends! If you're going to Philly, say hi to Chris at WrestleCon on Saturday and Sunday. On this episode, CVV gives his predictions for the full WrestleMania 40 card and answers questions about Roman Reigns' comments about retiring if he loses the WWE Universal Championship, CM Punk's recent interview on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, tips for starting a podcast, best theme song for a faction and much more! If you have a question that you want answered on the next one, send it in using the...2024-04-051h 10
Insight with Chris Van VlietKelly Kelly Wants To Return To WWE, Becoming A Mom, Royal Rumble Appearance, Divas ChampionBarbie Blank (@thebarbieblank) is an actress, model, entrepreneur and retired professional wrestler known as Kelly Kelly in WWE. She joins Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about recently becoming a mom to twins Jaxon and Brooklyn, getting signed to WWE at 19 years old, her retirement from wrestling at age 25, winning the Divas Championship from Brie Bella, her memories of the late Andrew "Test" Martin, how she inspired Chelsea Green to become a wrestler, tagging with Maria Menounos at WrestleMania 28, her iconic theme song, returning for the Royal Rumble and much more!"Many...2024-04-041h 01
Insight with Chris Van VlietMatt Hardy On His AEW Status, Possible WWE Return, Hardy Boyz LegacyMatt Hardy (@matthardybrand) is a professional wrestler signed with AEW. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at the Squared Circle Expo in Indianapolis, IN to talk about his AEW contract coming to an end, being offered a new contract from AEW, the rumors of him and Jeff Hardy returning to WWE, what he considers the most important factor to either re-sign with AEW or go to WWE, wanting to help young tag teams, the legacy of The Hardy Boyz, the original plan for his AEW debut in March 2020, how his leg drop off the steel cage to Edge...2024-04-0248 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #24 - Was That The Best Raw In 20 Years? Cody Bleeds, The Final Boss, Will Roman's Title Reign Ever End?Welcome back to another #AskCVV episode and we're just 1 week away from WrestleMania 40! If you're going to Philly, say hi to Chris at WrestleCon on Saturday and Sunday. On this episode, CVV answers questions about Cody bleeding on Raw, why "The Final Boss" is better than Hollywood Rock, if there will be ads when Raw moves to Netflix, which interview deserves a do-over, his appearance at Squared Circle Expo this weekend, the best pizza in Orange County, advice for staying positive, whether or not Roman's title reign is tainted, LA Knight vs. AJ Styles at WrestleMania and more! If you...2024-03-291h 06
Insight with Chris Van VlietMaven On His Viral YouTube Channel, Biggest Mistake He Made in WWE, Advice From The RockMaven Huffman (@mavenhuffman) is a professional wrestler and YouTuber. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in NYC to talk about the impact his YouTube channel has had on wrestling, other similar YouTube channels that have popped up since he starting having success, how he comes up with his video ideas, the mistakes he made while in WWE, the advice he got from The Rock before WrestleMania 18, what he's learned from John Cena, whether or not he wants to return to WWE as a commentator or manager and much more.Subscribe to Maven's YouTube...2024-03-2846 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietMike Santana on Leaving AEW, Splitting Up With Ortiz, Turning Down WWEMike Santana is a professional wrestler known for his time in AEW and TNA Wrestling. He was one half of the tag team Proud N Powerful with Ortiz in AEW. Mike sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about his decision to ask for his release from AEW, what led to him and Ortiz splitting up, turning down WWE to sign with AEW in 2019, never winning the AEW tag team titles with Proud N Powerful, joining LAX in TNA, going to rehab and being sober for over a year, working with Chris Jericho in The...2024-03-261h 01
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #23 - Is The PG Era Officially Over?, The Rock's Promos, Okada In AEW, Raw On NetflixWelcome back to another #AskCVV episode and we're just 2 weeks away from WrestleMania 40! On this one Chris answers questions about the end of the PG Era in WWE, the impact that The Rock has had since he returned, the buildup for Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 in Philly, Okada winning the AEW Continental Championship on Dynamite, SummerSlam in Cleveland, my favorite Championship belt design and so much more. If you have a question that you want answered on the next one, send it in using the hashtag #AskCVV!Quote I'm thinking about: “The m...2024-03-2255 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietCody Crybabies, Hollywood Rock, Tribalism & What This Era Should Be Called w/ Sam RobertsSam Roberts (@notsam) is a broadcaster, podcast host and WWE personality. Chris Van Vliet sits down with him at the NotSam Studios in New York City to talk about how wrestling has entered a new era and what it should be called, the exact moment this era began, how The Rock's return has changed the landscape of WWE, how social media promos play a factor in TV storylines, Cody Crybabies, our predictions for WrestleMania 40, the best and worst WrestleMania of all time, his favorite movie starring a wrestler, dissecting The Fast & Furious franchise and much more!2024-03-211h 22
Insight with Chris Van VlietAJ Francis (fka Top Dolla): What Went Wrong With His WWE Career, Signing With TNA, Hit RowAJ Francis (@ajfrancis410) is a professional wrestler signed to TNA and is best known as Top Dolla in WWE. He is also a musician and a retired NFL player. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood to talk about how his NFL career lead him to signing with WWE, training with D-Von Dudley, being part of Hit Row in WWE, his wrestling persona being inspired by Suge Knight, partying with Tom Brady when he played for the New England Patriots, signing with TNA and making his debut at Hard To Kill, his music career and much more!2024-03-191h 14
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #22 - Will Cody Win At WM?, Mercedes is All Elite, Ads In The WWE Ring, Raw Moving To Another DayWelcome back to another #AskCVV episode with just 3 weeks to go until WrestleMania 40! On this one Chris answers questions about what he thinks is going to happen in the match between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns, Maxxine Dupri's real life being brought into storylines, why people Triple H's career is so underrated, why Raw might move to a different day on Netflix, Sami Zayn beating Chad Gable for the chance to face Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship, SummerSlam in Cleveland and much more. If you have a question that you want answered on the next one, send it in us...2024-03-151h 00
Insight with Chris Van VlietTenille Dashwood & Mike Rallis on Their Wedding, Life After WWE & Traveling The WorldFormer WWE Superstars Emma (@realtenilledashwood) and Riddick Moss (@themikerallis) are professional wrestlers known for their time in WWE. They sit down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood to talk about the recent wedding, being released from WWE, their plans now they are not under contract, their new travel YouTube channel called "Where To Next, Honey?", Mike talks about the scary moment when he got dropped on his head in the ring by Drew McIntyre, being renamed from Riddick Moss to Madcap Moss, what Emma learned from working with Santino Marella, her time in TNA, cold plunging and much more!2024-03-141h 15
Insight with Chris Van VlietActor Paul Walter Hauser Is A Wrestler Now (& An Emmy Winner!)Paul Walter Hauser (@paulwhausergram) is an Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor. He is known for his roles in Black Bird, Richard Jewell, Queenpins, Cobra Kai, I Tonya and many others. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood to talk about his upcoming wrestling match against Matt Cardona at Wrestling REVOLVER, why he decided he wanted to become a wrestler, training with Paul London, his appearance on AEW, taking a guitar shot from Jeff Jarrett, his approach to acting roles, singing Fozzy's song "Judas" on Cobra Kai and much more.Quote I'm thinking about: "Dedication...2024-03-121h 16
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #21 - Sting's Last Match, John Cena Interview, Okada Is All Elite, Will LA Knight Be Champ?Welcome back to another #AskCVV episode! On this one Chris talks about Sting's last match at AEW Revolution and his legacy as a whole, whether or not LA Knight will win a Championship in WWE, thoughts on Okada joining AEW, favorite food Mount Rushmore, how the recent John Cena interview came together, favorite John Cena match ever, The Rock's most underappreciated catchphrases and more. If you have a question that you want answered on the next one, send it in using the hashtag #AskCVV!Quote I'm thinking about:"You need goals that gi...2024-03-0853 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietMaxxine Dupri On Criticism, Alpha Academy, Royal Rumble Debut, LA KnightSydney Zmrzel aka Maxxine Dupri (@maxxinedupri) is a professional wrestler with WWE. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood to talk about her journey to becoming a WWE Superstar, getting signed after her tryout in Las Vegas, being a cheerleader for the LA Rams and Phoenix Suns before starting her wrestling career, her experience at Super Bowl LIII, getting called up from NXT to Smackdown and being given the Maxxine Dupri character, learning from LA Knight, teaming up with Chad Gable and Otis in Alpha Academy, continuing to improve in the ring with every match, making her...2024-03-071h 06
Insight with Chris Van VlietJohn Cena Teases His 17th Championship, Meeting MJF, Plan To Turn Heel in 2012, Bray Wyatt MatchJohn Cena (@johncena) is an actor and professional wrestler known for being a 16-time World Champion in WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about his new comedy "Ricky Stanicky" that he stars in with Zac Efron and Andrew Santino on Amazon Prime, what he thought of Zac Efron's wrestling skills in "The Iron Claw", what he said to MJF when they met at the premiere for The Iron Claw, his approach to making movies now compared to when he made "The Marine" 20 years ago, his recent WWE return, fans singing his theme...2024-03-051h 21
Insight with Chris Van VlietRoderick Strong is UNDISPUTED! MJF & The Devil, Adam Cole, Neck StrongRoderick Strong (@roderickstrong) is a professional wrestler with AEW and is known previously for his time in WWE NXT, Ring Of Honor and TNA. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about his match against Orange Cassidy for the International Championship at AEW Revolution, being on the same card as Sting's last match, reflecting on his first year in AEW, why he decided to leave WWE for AEW, his neck strong gimmick, getting cheering for yelling "ADAM!", the first time he met Adam Cole in Ring of Honor, his role in The Devil storyline with MJF, how his workouts...2024-02-2944 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietDisco Inferno's Issues With Modern Wrestling, Keepin' It 100, WCW's Demise, Tony KhanGlenn Gilbertti aka Disco Inferno (@therealdisco) is a professional wrestler known for his time in WCW and TNA Wrestling. He is also the co-host of the podcast "Keepin' It 100 with Konnan & Disco". He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at the Blue Wire Studios in Las Vegas to talk about how he got into wrestling, his six years in WCW, winning the WCW Cruiserweight Championship, Television Championship and Tag Team Championship, Jimmy Hart singing his entrance theme, the recent tweet Tony Khan sent calling him an "irrelevant parasite", co-hosting K100 with Konnan, his job at Sapphire Gentlemen's Club in...2024-02-271h 17
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #20 - Elimination Chamber Predictions, Austin Theory's "Wrestling Is Fake" Reaction, Macho Man ImpressionWelcome back to another #AskCVV episode! On this one, Chris gives his picks for Elimination Chamber, his thoughts on Austin Theory's response to being told that wrestling is fake, taking his daughter Logan to her first live wrestling show, tips for being a better content creator, favorite independent wrestling show, a random Macho Man impression and much more. If you have a question that you want answered on the next one, send it in using the hashtag #AskCVV!Quote I'm thinking about:"No amount of anxiety makes any difference to anything that is...2024-02-2356 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietBobby Roode Is Absolutely GLORIOUS!Bobby Roode (@realrobertroode) is a professional wrestler and producer for WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Tampa, FL to talk about his incredible career, growing up in Peterborough, Ontario, wanting to play professional hockey as a kid, how he started training with Val Venis, getting his first big break with TNA, joining Team Canada, seeing Petey Williams do the Canadian Destroyer for the first time, being randomly paired with James Storm to form Beer Money Inc., becoming a 2-time TNA World Champion, getting signed by WWE in 2016, how important his "Glorious" entrance theme was to his...2024-02-221h 02
Insight with Chris Van VlietO'Shea Jackson Jr Is A HUGE Wrestling Fan (& REALLY Loves Roman Reigns)O'Shea Jackson Jr is an actor known for his roles in movies like Straight Outta Compton, Long Shot and Den Of Thieves. He is also a HUGE wrestling fan. He joins Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood to talk about being Ice Cube's son, how he didn't want to be an actor, playing his father in "Straight Outta Compton", his preparation for a role, the best advice he ever received about acting ("Never do a movie that you wouldn't go see it"), how his wrestling fandom began, why he loves Roman Reigns but doesn't like Cody Rhodes, The Rock's return...2024-02-201h 03
Insight with Chris Van VlietJohnny Gargano: HBK Made Him Cry, Tommaso Ciampa & DIY, His WWE Return, Candice LeRaeJohnny Gargano (@johnnygargano) is a professional wrestler signed to WWE. He is a former NXT Champion, NXT North American Champion and NXT Tag Team Champion. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Tampa, FL to talk about his return to WWE, reforming DIY with Tommaso Ciampa, his favorite matches from NXT, why NXT shouldn't be looked at as developmental but as a third brand, being a Browns fan, why his wife Candice LeRae is his favorite wrestler, being a dad to their son Quill, his love of Marvel, whether or not he was close to signing with AEW...2024-02-1557 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietDamien Sandow Is Wrestling Comedy Gold!Aron Stevens (@thearonfiles) is an actor and professional wrestler known for his time in NWA, TNA and also WWE where he performed under the name Damien Sandow. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet to talk about being part of NWA's roster, what he has learned from working with Billy Corgan, his approach to comedy in pro wrestling, his hilarious storylines in WWE, his unsuccessful cash-in as Sir Money In the Bank, wrestling against John Cena, being The Miz's stunt double when he was Damien Mizdow, being released from WWE, being on "I Think You Should Leave With Tim...2024-02-131h 07
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #19 - The Rock Turns Heel, Cody vs. Roman, Scott D'Amore Fired From TNA, WrestleMania XL KickoffWelcome back to another #AskCVV episode! On this one, Chris gives his thoughts on the WrestleMania XL Kickoff, what the main event of WrestleMania 40 will be, will we see Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns or The Rock vs. Roman Reigns, the "We Want Cody" movement, The Rock's heel turn, Scott D'Amore being fired from TNA, why I stopped training to be a pro wrestler, who has the best mustache in the history of pro wrestling and much more. If you have a question that you want answered on the next one, send it in using the hashtag #AskCVV!...2024-02-0958 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietChelsea Green On Samantha's Irvin's Iconic Intro, Her WWE Return, Matt CardonaChelsea Green (@imchelseagreen) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE and is known for her time with TNA Wrestling, Ring Of Honor and Lucha Underground. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Tampa, FL to talk about her return to WWE, the signature introduction that ring announcer Samantha Irvin does for her, breaking the Women's Royal Rumble record for shortest time in the match, her character being a Karen, her love for acting and stunts, why her husband Matt Cardona isn't back in WWE yet and much more!Quote I'm thinking about:2024-02-0857 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietLance Storm Is Such A Brilliant Wrestling Mind!Lance Storm (@lancestorm) is a professional wrestler known for his time in ECW, WCW and WWE and currently works as a producer for TNA Wrestling. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Las Vegas to talks about the rebranding of IMPACT Wrestling back to TNA Wrestling, what exactly a producer does, how he came up with The Canadian Maple Leaf as his finisher, his thoughts on the current era of wrestling, the story behind his dancing gimmick in WWE, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin bringing out a pillow during Lance's promo, how he got put into a tag team w...2024-02-061h 07
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #18 - Why DDP Was At The Royal Rumble Press Conference, How Long Will Roman Reigns Be Champion, WrestleMania 41 Location RumorsWelcome back to another #AskCVV episode! On this one, Chris gives his thoughts on the Royal Rumble, DDP calls in to talk about why he was at the Royal Rumble press conference, how long will Roman Reigns be the Champion for, workout tips, which city with host WrestleMania in 2025 and much more! If you have a question that you want answered on the next one, send it in using the hashtag #AskCVV!Quote I'm thinking about:“The only way to find your voice is to use it." - Jen Mueller2024-02-0255 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietTorrie Wilson On The WWE Divas Era, Dawn Marie & Al Wilson, Difference Between WCW & WWETorrie Wilson (@torriewilson) is a retired professional wrestler, fitness model and a member of the WWE Hall Of Famer. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Orlando, FL to talk about how a chance encounter with Kevin Nash started her wrestling career, getting signed to WCW, being part of the WWE Divas era, her friendship with Stacy Kiebler, posing for Playboy, her father Al Wilson being part of a storyline with Dawn Marie and much more!Quote I'm thinking about:"You can have anything you want if you are willing to...2024-02-0159 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietMatt Riddle On Issues With Goldberg, WWE Release, Being Told He'd Win MITB, Randy Orton & RKBroMatt Riddle (@superkingofbros) is a professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He is known for his time in WWE and UFC. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at Knucklehead in Hollywood, CA to talk about being released from WWE, his appearance in NJPW, whether or not he will fight again in UFC, being a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter Season 7, why he wrestled barefoot, meeting RVD on WWE television, how "Bro" became his catchphrase, the original plan for him to win the Money In The Bank briefcase, being told he was going to win the 2022 Royal Rumble...2024-01-301h 04
Insight with Chris Van VlietRhino Hasn't Aged At All! His Most Vicious GORE, Paul Heyman, ECW's Last World ChampRhino (@rhinoterrygarin) is a professional wrestler known for his time in ECW, WWE, TNA and Ring Of Honor. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Las Vegas to talk about the return of TNA Wrestling, coming up on his 30 year anniversary as a wrestler, his memories of being ECW's final World Heavyweight Champion and also the final ECW TV Champion, giving Sandman's wife a piledriver through a table, how Paul Heyman got his gore over by famously shouting "Gore! Gore! Gore!", coming up with the idea for Jeff Hardy to be speared off the ladder by Edge at...2024-01-261h 37
Insight with Chris Van VlietWhy Moose Chose TNA Over WWE or AEWMoose (@themoosenation) is a professional wrestler and the current TNA World Champion. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Las Vegas to talk about the return of TNA Wrestling, beating Alex Shelley for the TNA World Championship at Hard To Kill, why he choose to sign the longest contract in TNA history instead of going to WWE or AEW, his friendship with Scott D'Amore, how he came up with the flipping Spear as his finisher, what he learned from his 7-year career in the NFL, wanting to open up the Forbidden Door and have a match with Roman R...2024-01-251h 12
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #17 - Royal Rumble Picks, TNA Is Back, My Mount Rushmore, Tips For Starting A PodcastWelcome back to another #AskCVV episode! On this one, Chris gives his predictions for the full Royal Rumble card and answers questions about TNA Hard To Kill, his wrestling Mount Rushmore, how to be a Full Time Creator, keeping your mental health in check, Oscar predictions and more. If you have one that you want answered on the next one, send it in using the hashtag #AskCVV!Sign up for Full Time Creator for $1 at http://fulltimecreator.coQuote I'm thinking about:“Stop complaining about the results you d...2024-01-1954 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietEC3 On His WWE Run, Retiring Tyrus, Being NWA Worlds Heavyweight ChampionEC3 (@therealec3) is a professional wrestler and the current NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion. He is also known for his time in WWE and TNA. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at Blizzard Brawl in Milwaukee, WI to talk about winning the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship, retiring Tyrus, working with Billy Corgan in NWA, his relationship with Dixie Carter, would he want to return to WWE, the status of Control Your Narrative and much more!Quote I'm thinking about:“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though noth...2024-01-181h 08
Insight with Chris Van VlietLexis King Isn't Brian Pillman Jr AnymoreLexis King (@lexiskingwwe) is a professional wrestler signed to WWE and appears on NXT. He is also known for his time in MLW and AEW where he wrestled under his real name Brian Pillman Jr. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Orlando, FL to talk about leaving AEW and his decision to sign with WWE, what the meaning behind his name "Lexis King" is, what his goals are in WWE, why he considers Cody Rhodes a dream opponent for him, living the gimmick by driving a Lexus, being coached by Fit Finlay, the hatred that he gets...2024-01-161h 11
Insight with Chris Van VlietSteph De Lander: Sex Sells In Wrestling, Teaming With Matt Cardona, Her NXT ReleaseSteph De Lander (@stephdelander) is a professional wrestler known for her time in GCW, AEW, IMPACT Wrestling and also WWE NXT where she performed under the name Persia Pirotta. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about how she reinvented herself after being released from WWE, how meeting Matt Cardona completely changed her wrestling career, her lipstick line and the origin of its risqué name, her appearances in IMPACT Wrestling and AEW, her goals for the new year, she teaches me some Aussie slang and much more!Sponsors:2024-01-1152 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietLA Knight Wants To Win A Title In 2024, His "Overnight" Success, Roman Reigns MatchLA Knight (@reallaknight) is a professional wrestler signed to WWE. He is also known for his time in IMPACT Wrestling and the NWA. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about the incredible year that he had in 2023, what his plans are to top it in 2024, his goal to win a Championship, wanting to be "the guy" in WWE, being the top merch seller several months in a row despite only having a few pieces of merch in the WWE Shop, almost winning the Money In The Bank briefcase, his epic promo battles with...2024-01-0956 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #16 - The Rock Is Back, Now What? MJF To WWE?, Velveteen Dream, My Backyard Wrestling Days, The Love GuruHappy new year! Welcome to another #AskCVV episode where Chris answers your questions from Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. We got some great questions about The Rock recent return to WWE and what's next, MJF's status with AEW, my backyard wrestling character Chris Sharp, my (very) brief role in the 2008 movie The Love Guru and much more. If you have one that you want answered on the next one, send it in using the hashtag #AskCVV!Quote I'm thinking about:“A pessimist is one who makes difficulties out of his opportunities; an optimist is o...2024-01-0554 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietEric Bugenhagen (fka Rick Boogs): Life After WWE, WrestleMania Injury, Shinsuke Nakamura, Playing GuitarEric Bugenhagen (@eric_bugenhagen) is a professional wrestler known for his time in WWE as Rick Boogs. He joins Chris Van Vliet in Orlando, FL to talk about what his plans are after being released from WWE in September 2023, his YouTube channel focused on fitness and weightlifting, what his PRs in the gym are for squats, deadlifts and bench press, being brought up to the main roster with his guitar gimmick, performing Shinsuke Nakamura's theme song, the knee injury he suffered at WrestleMania 38, his new brand "Thick As Frick" and much more!Check out T...2024-01-041h 05
Insight with Chris Van VlietAl Snow: 'Wrestlers' On Netflix, "What Does Everybody Want?", Mick Foley Friendship, OVWAl Snow (@therealalsnow) is a professional wrestler and the owner of Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). He is known for his time in ECW, WWE and on the series "Wrestlers" on Netflix. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at Blizzard Brawl in Milwaukee, WI to talk about how "Wrestlers" came together on Netflix, why he decided to buy OVW, how he trains aspiring pro wrestlers, his take on the importance of psychology in wrestling, how he first got over with "Head" in ECW, being part of the JOB Squad in WWE, his friendship with Mick Foley, his Kennel From...2024-01-021h 45
Insight with Chris Van VlietSammy Guevara's Craziest AEW Moments, Eddie Kingston Feud, Cody Rhodes, Tay MeloSammy Guevara (@sammyguevara) is a professional wrestler signed to AEW. He joins Chris Van Vliet in Orlando, FL to talk about being in AEW since the beginning, having the first ever singles match in AEW history against Kip Sabian, being part of the Stadium Stampede match, getting hit by a golf cart driven by Matt Hardy, his wedding to fellow AEW wrestler Tay Melo, welcoming their daughter Luna into the world, being thrown off the cage by Eddie Kingston, the false reports about him online, his matches with Darby Allin, turning on Chris Jericho, winning the TNT Championship 3 times...2023-12-281h 11
Insight with Chris Van VlietMcKenzie Mitchell On What's Next After Her WWE Release, Favorite NXT Moments, Her Husband Vic JosephMcKenzie Mitchell (@mckenzienmitchell) is a broadcaster and TV host who is known for her time in WWE and IMPACT Wrestling. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Orlando, FL to talk about being released by WWE, what she wants to do next, her jewelry brand "Headline by MM", how she started her broadcasting career, getting hired by IMPACT Wrestling, how she landed her job with WWE, favorite moments in NXT, meeting her husband Vic Joseph in WWE, his love for the Cleveland Browns and much more.Find out more about Headline By MM h...2023-12-261h 07
Insight with Chris Van VlietAskCVV #15 - When Will Roman Reigns Lose The Title, Early Royal Rumble Picks, Iron Claw, Favorite Interview of 2023Happy Holidays and welcome back to another #AskCVV episode where Chris answers your burning questions from Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. We got some great questions about wrestling, Roman Reigns, The Iron Claw, content creation and everything in between on this one. If you have one that you want answered on the next one, send it in using the hashtag #AskCVV!Quote I'm thinking about:"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." Wayne DyerSponsors:FITBOD: Get 25% off whe...2023-12-2253 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietKayla Braxton On Paul Heyman Feud, R-Truth, The Rock's WWE Return, Leaving The BumpKayla Braxton (@kaylabraxtonwwe) is a broadcaster signed to WWE where she works as a host and backstage correspondent. She joins Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about how she got her start working on TV in Orlando, her childhood dream to play in the WNBA, getting hired by WWE, learning about pro wrestling on the job, her on-screen feud with Paul Heyman, why she insists that she is 4'11.5" tall and that her Wikipedia page should be updated, hosting The Bump and her decision to leave the show, being backstage for The Rock's return on Smackdown, what...2023-12-211h 04
Insight with Chris Van VlietMatt Cardona Makes More Money Since Leaving WWE, Learning From Cody Rhodes, Chelsea Green's ReturnMatt Cardona (@themattcardona) is a professional wrestler who has worked for WWE, AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, GCW and several other promotions. He was known as Zack Ryder in WWE where he spent 14 years of his career. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about how he reinvented himself after being released from WWE in 2020, his hectic travel schedule as an independent wrestler, why he says Zack Ryder is dead, how his deathmatch with Nick Gage in GCW completely changed his career, how Brandi and Cody Rhodes introduced him to his wife Chelsea Green, his WrestleMania 32...2023-12-1959 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietMacey Estrella (fka Lacey Evans) Reveals Why She Left WWE, Ric Flair Storyline, Cobra Clutch GimmickMacey Estrella (@limitlessmacey) is a professional wrestler known as Lacey Evans in WWE. She joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about why she let her WWE contract expire, why she is happy that she didn't re-sign with WWE, her mental health crusade, the cafe she opened in Beauford, SC called "Sunny Summers Cafe", how she originally came up with her sassy southern belle gimmick in NXT, her thoughts on Sgt. Slaughter's family not liking her gimmick on the main roster, the original plans for her and Ric Flair, asking Vince McMahon for time off to get pregnant, the exclusive...2023-12-1450 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietChavo Guerrero: How He Taught Zac Efron To Wrestle For 'The Iron Claw'Chavo Guerrero Jr. (@mexwarrior) is a third-generation wrestler and is known for his time in WCW, WWE, TNA, Lucha Underground and AEW. He joins Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about working as the wrestling coordinator on "The Iron Claw", teaching Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White how to wrestle, what their skillset looks like as actors compared to professional wrestlers, how he became Hollywood's choice for wrestling choreography in TV shows and films, his thoughts on whether they should make a movie like "The Iron Claw" about the Guerreros, his opinion on Dominik Mysterio using Eddie...2023-12-121h 10
Insight with Chris Van VlietEthan Page Is Absolutely JACKED Now, MJF Title Match, Why He Stopped His Toy Hunts, Darby Allin Coffin MatchEthan Page (@officialego) is a professional wrestler currently signed to AEW and Ring of Honor. He is previously known for his time in IMPACT Wrestling. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about getting into the best shape of his life, his AEW World Title match against MJF in his hometown of Hamilton, Ontario, the most painful part of his coffin match with Darby Allin, why he asked to be put on Ring of Honor, working with UFC Legend Junior Dos Santos, why he stopped doing toy hunt videos on YouTube, the return of...2023-12-071h 05
Insight with Chris Van VlietChris Jericho Reflects On AEW's First 5 Years, Working For Tony Khan & Vince McMahon, Wanting To Fight Brock Lesnar For RealChris Jericho (@iamjericho) is a professional wrestler with AEW and was previously in WWE. He is also a bestselling author, actor, podcaster and the frontman of the rock band Fozzy. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about his legendary pro wrestling career that has spanned 34 years, his decision to sign with AEW in 2019, how much AEW has accomplished in its first 5 years, the differences and similarities of working with Tony Khan and Vince McMahon, his ability to reinvent himself, the popularity of his entrance theme "Judas", being the main event of WrestleMania 18 instead o...2023-12-051h 09
Insight with Chris Van VlietEugene On His "Special" Character, The Rock, Kurt Angle, Being An NXT Trainer (Interview from December 2020)Nick "Eugene" Dinsmore (@ugenedinsmore) is a professional wrestler known for his time in WWE. He joins Chris Van Vliet from his home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in this interview from December 2020 to talk about how he created the Eugene character with Rip Rogers, why Eugene was so popular, did he think it was controversial or inspirational, his interactions with The Rock, Kurt Angle, Hulk Hogan, Vince McMahon and others, his time in rehab, being a trainer for NXT, his wrestling promotion called Midwest All Pro Wrestling and more!Quote I'm thinking about:Wi...2023-11-291h 01
Insight with Chris Van VlietSwerve Strickland Will Be The Next AEW Champion, Prince Nana's Dancing, Adam Page, Lucha UndergroundSwerve Strickland (@swerveconfident) is a professional wrestler with AEW and is also known for his time in WWE's NXT and Lucha Underground. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about his Texas Death Match with Adam Page at AEW Full Gear, the viral Prince Nana dance during his entrance, Swerve City Podcast, why he originally didn't like the song "Big Pressure" as his entrance theme, wanting to make history as the first black AEW World Champion, his time in Lucha Underground as Killshot, what he learning from his time in NXT, studying his matches...2023-11-281h 10
Insight with Chris Van VlietZach Gowen Got DESTROYED By Brock Lesnar, Wrestling Vince McMahon, Beating AddictionZach Gowen (@zachgowen) is a professional wrestler and motivational speaker known for his time in WWE and IMPACT Wrestling. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to tell his inspirational story of losing his leg to cancer at age 8, becoming the first one-legged WWE Superstar when he was 19-years old, making his debut with Hulk Hogan, Rowdy Roddy Piper and Shawn O'Hare, feuding with Vince McMahon, getting beat up by Brock Lesnar in front of his mom, having Brock Lesnar push him down the stairs, his battle with drug addiction and how he beat it, being...2023-11-231h 07
Insight with Chris Van VlietGUNTHER Is Surprisingly Funny! Making WWE History, Losing 65 Pounds, Learning To Speak EnglishGUNTHER (@gunther_AUT) is a professional wrestler and the longest reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion of all time. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about making history in the WWE, whether or not he celebrated on his record-breaking night, who his favorite title defenses have been against, the difference between WALTER and GUNTHER, how he made a major body transformation and lost over 65 pounds, the viral photo of him and Ludwig Kaiser, how he learned to speak English from wrestling, wrestling against Chad Gable, why he thought WWE was never going to sign him, long-term storytelling and much more!2023-11-2141 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietTyler Breeze Chopped The S*** Out of My Chest, His New WWE Job, Almost Getting Fired, Fashion PoliceTyler Breeze (@mmmgorgeous) is a professional wrestler with WWE. He is also a professional wrestling trainer and owns "Flatback Wrestling School" in Apopka, FL with AEW star Shawn Spears. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about his current job with WWE working as a producer for UpUpDownDown, his wrestling school with Shawn Spears, the advice they tell new students, the importance of doing a good promo, how he almost got fired before coming up with the Tyler Breeze character, what Dusty Rhodes saw in that character, forming Fashion Police with Fandango, becoming a...2023-11-161h 14
Insight with Chris Van VlietMike Chioda: The WWE Referee Of Our Childhood Has The BEST Stories!Mike Chioda (@mjcchioda) is a professional wrestling referee who is known for his 35 year career in WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Tampa, FL to talk about his legendary career and being the third man in the ring for matches like Eddie Guerrero vs. Chris Benoit, The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan, Kurt Angle vs. Brock Lesnar, 123 Kid vs. Razor Ramon and so many others. He talks about what goes into being a great referee, the cues he hears in his earpiece, being released from WWE, his time in AEW, working Ric Flair's last match and much...2023-11-141h 05
Insight with Chris Van VlietTyson Kidd Confirms He Will Never Wrestle Again, WWE Producer Job, Bret Hart, NatalyaTJ Wilson (@TJWilson) known by his ring name Tyson Kidd is a retired professional wrestler and wrestling producer with WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at his home in Tampa, FL to talk about his role as a WWE producer, some of the recent matches he's proud of producing, his iconic hairstyle when he was an active competitor, being tag team partners with Cesaro (Claudio Castagnoli), his career-ending injury in 2015, why he says he will never wrestle again, The Dungeon that he and Natalya Neidhart opened in Florida, what he learned from Bret Hart and much more!2023-11-0948 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietWhy Jonathan Coachman Would Never Go Back To WWE, The Rock's Promos, Heel Commentary, MJFJonathan Coachman (@thecoachrules) is a broadcaster and commentator known for his time in WWE and also ESPN's SportsCenter, the PGA Tour and CBS Sports. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Aliso Viejo, CA to talk about his stints in WWE as a backstage interviewer, commentator and on-air personality, turning heel, his hilarious promos with The Rock, being trained to wrestle by Chris Benoit, working with John Cena, why he is so impressed by MJF, his current job hosting "The Early Edge" podcast on CBS Sports, his advice for aspiring broadcasters, why he would never work for WWE a...2023-11-071h 33
Insight with Chris Van VlietErick Rowan Honors Bray Wyatt & Brodie Lee, WWE Return, AEW Appearance, Beating Roman ReignsJoseph Ruud (@erickredbeard) is a professional wrestler known as Erick Rowan when he was in WWE as part of the Wyatt Family. He currently wrestles under the name Erick Redbeard. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about the passing of Windham Rotunda (Bray Wyatt) and Jon Huber (Brodie Lee/Luke Harper), how he joined the Wyatt Family, being The Rock's last opponent at WrestleMania 32, having the distinction of being one of the last 4 people to pin Roman Reigns, what got his wrestling journey started, his brief appearances in AEW, will he return to...2023-11-021h 11
Insight with Chris Van VlietCarmelo Hayes Is The Future Of WWE! Being NXT Champion, Advice From John Cena, Undertaker MomentCarmelo Hayes (@carmelo_wwe) is a professional wrestler with WWE and is currently in NXT. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about the meaning of being "Him", what being the NXT Champion meant to him, his match with opponents like Ilja Dragunov and Bron Breakker, sharing a moment with The Undertaker on NXT, the advice he received from John Cena, how he came up with the name "Christian Cassanova" that he used on the independent circuit, his favorite wrestlers when he was growing up, looking up to Eddie Guerrero, the pressure of being referred to as the future...2023-10-3134 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietBaron Corbin Deserves So Much More, Retiring Kurt Angle, Happy & Sad Corbin, MITB, The RockBaron Corbin (@baroncorbinwwe) is a professional wrestler with WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Tampa, FL to talk about his recent move to NXT, how he went from the NFL to being signed by WWE, his friendship with Pat McAfee, the highlights of his 11-year WWE career so far, being select as Kurt Angle's opponent for his retirement match, being in the ring with The Rock and John Cena, what "burn the ships" means to him, his new theme music, winning the Andre The Giant Battle Royal, the original plans for his Money In the Bank...2023-10-261h 17
Insight with Chris Van VlietCJ Perry On What She Couldn't Do As Lana in WWE, Joining AEW, Miro, Promo With The RockCJ Perry (@thecjperry) is an actress and professional wrestling manager with AEW and she is known previously for her time in WWE under the name Lana. She joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about joining AEW alongside her husband Miro, why she took 2 years away from pro wrestling, the biggest difference between being Lana in WWE and being CJ in AEW, her famous promo with The Rock and Rusev, what fans can expect from her website cjperry.com, what it means to be "hot and flexible", the popularity of Total Divas, missed opportunities with Rusev Day and much more!2023-10-2450 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietNatalya Is So Underrated, Hart Family Legacy, WWE Longevity, Bret Hart, The Dungeon, Tyson KiddNatalya Neidhart (@natbynature) is a professional wrestler with WWE. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet at her home in Tampa, FL to talk about her 16-year WWE career, what keeps her hungry, her favorite matches, training in the Hart family Dungeon in Calgary, her family memory of her father Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, learning from her Uncle Bret Hart, how she met her husband TJ Wilson (Tyson Kidd), her memories of the night of TJ's spinal cord injury in 2015, their wrestling training center in Florida also called "The Dungeon", being in the best shape of her life and...2023-10-171h 11
Insight with Chris Van VlietKarrion Kross's Jesse Ventura Impression, Return To WWE, Bray Wyatt, Triple H, Scarlett BordeauxKarrion Kross (@realKILLERkross) is a professional wrestler signed to WWE and also known for his time in IMPACT Wrestling, MLW and Lucha Underground. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about returning to WWE, his relationship with Triple H, his hilarious Jesse Ventura impression, how the Governor himself tweeted that he liked Karrion's impression over Will Sasso's, his wife Scarlett Bordeaux, the book he wrote about his life and when it might be published, his love of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and much more!Join Full Time Creator for just $1 at h...2023-10-121h 09
Insight with Chris Van VlietRic Flair Wants One More Match, Bray Wyatt, Space Mountain, Who Is The GOAT?, Charlotte FlairRic Flair (@ricflairnatureboy) is a legendary professional wrestler and a 2-time member of the WWE Hall of Fame. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Tampa, FL to talk about the recent passing of Bray Wyatt, his thoughts on his last match, why he wants to wrestle again, his WOOOOO Energy drink, the psychology of his knife edge chops, why he feels Charlotte Flair and Brock Lesnar are the best athletes in WWE, who he thinks is the greatest wrestler of all time, what went wrong with WCW, his personal issues with Eric Bischoff, his thoughts on The...2023-10-101h 17
Insight with Chris Van VlietHulk Hogan Reveals His Biggest Regret, Vince McMahon, nWo, His Favorite Part Of TNAHulk Hogan (@hulkhogan) is a legendary professional wrestler and a 2-time WWE Hall of Famer. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet for a candid conversation at Hogan's Hangout in Clearwater Beach, FL to talk about whether Chris Hemsworth is still going to play him in an upcoming movie, where Hulk Hogan ends and where Terry Bollea begins, joining the nWo and turning heel in WCW, his iconic match with The Rock at WrestleMania 18, the last minute plan for the nWo to turn on him after that match, his Voodoo Child entrance music, does he think John Cena should ha...2023-10-051h 07
Insight with Chris Van VlietSamantha Irvin Is Living Her Dream As A WWE Ring Announcer!Samantha Irvin (@samanthairvinwwe) is a singer and ring announcer with WWE. She joins Chris Van Vliet at the Blue Wire Studios in Las Vegas to talk about her original tryout to be a wrestler that lead to her becoming a WWE ring announcer, growing up as a wrestling fan, who her favorite wrestler was, how she met her fiancé Ricochet and their crazy first date, meeting Lilian Garcia and getting feedback from her, borrowing techniques from Howard Finkel, her approach to her ring announcing style, memorizing all of the superstar's stats, how her background as a musician influences her s...2023-10-031h 00
Insight with Chris Van VlietBecky Lynch On Seth Rollins As A Dad, Her "Shameful" WWE Debut, Becoming The ManBecky Lynch (@beckylynchwwe) is a professional wrestler with WWE. She joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about becoming a Grand Slam Champion when she won the WWE NXT Championship, her thoughts on Tiffany Stratton, how becoming a mother has changed her, what Seth Rollins is like as a dad, the defining moment when she became 'The Man', working with The Rock when he returned to WWE in 2019, her recent steel cage match with Trish Stratus, how Mick Foley inspired her to become a wrestler, her "shameful" WWE debut, her advice for younger talent, the 'Big Time Becks' wardrobe and...2023-09-2840 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietRob Van Dam Lost His WWE HOF Ring! His AEW Status, Shawn Michaels & Paul Heyman ImpressionsRob Van Dam (@therealrvd) is a professional wrestler and a WWE Hall of Famer known for his time in ECW, WWE, Impact Wrestling and AEW. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at the Blue Wire Studios in Las Vegas to talk about his new podcast called "1 Of A Kind" on the Premier Streaming Network, his recent appearances on AEW, using his ECW theme music "Walk" by Pantera, the story of losing his WWE Hall of Fame ring and getting it back, his viral segment with Matt Riddle, the chemistry he had in the ring with Jeff Hardy, his...2023-09-261h 10
Insight with Chris Van VlietMaven Hates His Theme Song, Drinking With Undertaker Before Eliminating Him, Taking Steroids, Tough EnoughMaven Huffman (@mavenhuffman) is a professional wrestler known for his time in WWE and for winning Season 1 of Tough Enough. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet for an in-person interview in New York City to talk about the success of his new YouTube channel and getting 100k subscribers in less than 2 months, why he hates his theme song, wrestling Tazz in his debut match, taking shots of Jack Daniels before eliminating The Undertaker at the Royal Rumble in 2002, the vicious chair shot from The Undertaker, his picture-perfect dropkick, why he felt he needed to take steroids in WWE...2023-09-211h 08
Insight with Chris Van VlietX-Pac Got SUED For a WWE Promo, Who Hated Taking The Bronco Buster, Being Part Of DX & nWoSean Waltman (@realxpac) is a professional wrestler and a 2-time WWE Hall Of Famer. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about how healthy he looks and feels these days, the potential to return to WWE at the Royal Rumble, the amazing entrance themes he had, how the Red Hot Chili Peppers almost did his theme song, the story behind Uncle Kracker doing his "X-Factor" theme, how he came up with the Bronco Buster, beating Razor Ramon on Raw, does he think he could get inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame on his...2023-09-191h 01
Insight with Chris Van VlietThe 3 Words John Cena Told Me That Changed My LifeChris Van Vliet answers the question "What is the best piece of advice you've received during an interview" and talks about the 3 words that John Cena (@johncena) told him that completely changed his life forever. It's powerful and poignant advice that could change anyone's life. What do you want to hear CVV talk about on the next solo episode? Send him a message on social media or email him at cvv@chrisvanvliet.comFor more information about Chris Van Vliet and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf yo...2022-11-1008 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietSpartan Race Founder Joe De Sena On Why It's Important to Do Hard Things and Build ResilienceToday's guest is Joe De Sena. Joe is a bestselling author and the founder of Spartan Race. His new book called 10 Rules of Resilience: Mental Toughness for Families is out now. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about growing up in Queens, New York and working for some of the biggest mob bosses, how fitness changed his life, why it's important to do hard things, why people are scared to get uncomfortable, how he founded Spartan Race and bought their competitor Tough Mudder and much more!Join me for our Spartan Race on J...2021-10-2533 min