Insight with Chris Van Vliet

Maven 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, what his current job is on Wall Street and much more! Sponsors: BONCHARGE: Go to http://boncharge.com/CVV and use coupon code CVV to save 15% MYBOOKIE: Get a 50% welcome bonus when you use the code CVV and sign up at http://mybookie.ag MUDWTR: To get 15% off go to http://mudwtr.com/cvv and use the code CVV15 BLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.com MANSCAPED - Get 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code CVV at manscaped.com  MIRACLE MADE: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF Quote I'm thinking about: I've had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened. - Mark Twain For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com If you found value in this episode, I would genuinely appreciate it if you could take a moment to share your thoughts with us by leaving a brief review on Apple Podcast/iTunes. Your feedback means a lot and plays a significant role in helping us reach a wider audience. Additionally, it can be instrumental in persuading some of our more elusive guests to join us. Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean 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 own?, the promo that he got sued for in WWE, getting kids in trouble with "Suck It", his memories of invading WCW on a tank with DX, wrestling Shane McMahon, never winning the Intercontinental Championship and much more! Sponsors: BONCHARGE: Go to http://boncharge.com/CVV and use coupon code CVV to save 15% MYBOOKIE: Get a 50% welcome bonus when you use the code CVV and sign up at http://mybookie.ag MUDWTR: To get 15% off go to http://mudwtr.com/cvv and use the code CVV15 BLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.com MANSCAPED - Get 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code CVV at manscaped.com  MIRACLE MADE: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF Quote I'm thinking about: I've had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened. - Mark Twain For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com If you found value in this episode, I would genuinely appreciate it if you could take a moment to share your thoughts with us by leaving a brief review on Apple Podcast/iTunes. Your feedback means a lot and plays a significant role in helping us reach a wider audience. Additionally, it can be instrumental in persuading some of our more elusive guests to join us. Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is back answering your questions from social media on another edition of AskCVV! If you have one that you want answered next month, don't forget to send it in using the hashtag #AskCVV! Here is a rundown of the questions and topics covered in this episode: What are your thoughts on the CM Punk situation? Do you think CM Punk should return to WWE and finish up his career? Looking back through the many years of interviews, which interviews do you feel really changed your approach to the job and how? Who was your crush during the Attitude Era?  What was your favorite restaurant in Cleveland? What are some pet peeves or things you always try to avoid doing as an interviewer that you notice others doing? What tips can you give for doing in person interviews compared to online interviews? What's the best tip for creating a connection with your guests? If given the opportunity to interview a past legend, who would you choose and why? Would you rather win the money in the bank contract or the Royal Rumble? How can I book guests with little to no contacts? How's being a dad changed your view on life? Love hearing your thoughts on dad-ing Who would win in a shoot fight, Batman or Ironman? Sponsors:  MYBOOKIE: Get a 50% welcome bonus when you use the code CVV and sign up at http://mybookie.ag  MUDWTR: To get 15% off go to http://mudwtr.com/cvv to support the show and use the code CVV15  BLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.com  MANSCAPED - Get 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code CVV at manscaped.com   MIRACLE MADE: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF  PLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. - Zig Ziglar For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cathy Kelley (@cathykelley) is a journalist, TV host and backstage interviewer for WWE. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about her decision to leave WWE in 2020 and what made her return in October 2022, how she got started in broadcasting, moving to Los Angeles, what she learned working in NXT, her favorite interview moments, the relationship she has with Stephanie McMahon and Triple H, working with Rhea Ripley, her thoughts on Grayson Waller, what kind of DMs she receives and much more! Sponsors:  MYBOOKIE: Get a 50% welcome bonus when you use the code CVV and sign up at http://mybookie.ag  MUDWTR: To get 15% off go to http://mudwtr.com/cvv to support the show and use the code CVV15  BLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.com  MANSCAPED - Get 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code CVV at manscaped.com   MIRACLE MADE: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF Quote I'm thinking about: If you do what you've already done, you'll get what you've always gotten. - Tony Robbins For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Credible (@pjpolaco) is a professional wrestler known for his time in ECW and WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet for a candid conversation at Wrestlecade in Winston-Salem, NC in this interview that first aired in December 2019. He goes into detail about his battle with drug and alcohol addiction, his time as ECW World Champion, getting hired and also fired by WWE, why he doesn't think his character didn't work in WWE, the similarities between AEW and ECW, what he thinks is the best ECW Pay Per View of all time and much more! Sponsors:  To get 15% off go to http://mudwtr.com/cvv to support the show and use the code CVV15  Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.com  MANSCAPED - Get 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code CVV at manscaped.com   Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF Quote I'm thinking about: Clapping for others does not take away from your own success. For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Aldis (@realnickaldis) is a professional wrestler known for his time in IMPACT Wrestling and NWA. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at his house in Nashville, TN to talk about his recent trial as a producer for WWE, he clarifies that his in-ring career is not done, what's next for him after his recent stint in IMPACT Wrestling, why he decided to leave NWA, being the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion for 1043 days, his iconic match with Cody Rhodes in 2018 at All In, what his favorite memory from TNA is, what it was like working with Sting, the best advice he received from Bret Hart, turning down an offer from AEW and betting on himself, his wife Mickie James and much more! Sponsors:  To get 15% off go to http://mudwtr.com/cvv to support the show and use the code CVV15  Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.com  MANSCAPED - Get 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code CVV at manscaped.com   Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF Quote I'm thinking about: A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because its trust is not on the branch but on its own wings. – Charlie Wardle For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lance Storm (@lancestorm) is a professional wrestler known for his time in ECW, WCW and WWE. He joins Chris Van Vliet from his home in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to talk about his current job as a producer for Impact Wrestling, the fact that he and CVV went to the same college Wilfrid Laurier University, moving to Calgary for pro wrestling training, having his first match against Chris Jericho, being tag team partners with Justin Credible in ECW, signing with WCW, forming Team Canada, meeting Bret Hart for the first time, joining WWE, The Alliance angle, how he came up with his catchphrase "If I can be serious for a minute", The Un-Americans, his thoughts on 5-star match ratings and much more! Sponsors:

Kurt Angle (@realkurtangle) is a WWE & TNA Hall of Famer and Olympic Gold Medalist. He joins Chris Van Vliet from his house in Pittsburgh, PA to talk about his podcast called "The Kurt Angle Show", why he doesn't consider himself the greatest of all time, his reaction to never having a 5 Star match according to Dave Meltzer, his list of matches that should have been rated 5 stars, his favorite matches in TNA, working with AJ Styles, Samoa Joe and Sting, his thoughts on Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson, his "man who pays with boys" promo in WWE, the moonsault off the cage onto Ken Anderson in TNA, wanting to retire against John Cena at WrestleMania 35 and much more! Sponsors:  Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.com  MANSCAPED - Get 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code CVV at manscaped.com   To get 15% off go to http://mudwtr.com/cvv to support the show and use the code CVV  Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF Quote I'm thinking about: "Most already know what to do and simply don't do it. It's not ignorance. It's fear." - Alex Hormozi For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He we go for another AskCVV episode! Chris is back at it answering your questions submitted on social media with the hashtag #AskCVV. If you have one that you want answered next month, don't forget to send it in! We've got a range of topics from ALL IN to content creation to Edge's final match on Smackdown. Here's a full list: Would love to hear about the whole WWE Press Conference experience? What kept you going when you first started creating content If Edge were to wrestle another match, who's the opponent and where's the setting? Edge possibly going to AEW, thoughts? What's the best tip you could give for doing an in-person interview? How do you get in the right frame of mind to record an interview and how do you get back into real life mindset after recording? What wrestling move have you taken that just hurts like hell? What is your favorite cuisine? What title belt do you see LA Knight defending or wrestling for at WM40? Is there such a thing as trying to monetize too late in the game? What advice would you give for breaking into the reporting and bts of pro wrestling? What was the hardest thing to grasp that helped you gain traction in terms of content creation? Big fan of your pod! Any difference between CVV the host and Chris at home? Best way to grow a podcast? What was it like meeting and interviewing Tom Cruise in Paris? What are your thoughts on the new Mission Impossible movie? Love what you do, brother! As a man who's interviewed so many people, are there any people left you'd say you want to get an interview with? Sponsors:  MANSCAPED - Get 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code CVV at manscaped.com   To get 15% off go to http://mudwtr.com/cvv to support the show and use the code CVV  Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF  Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.com  Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: Not in doing what you like, but in liking what you do is the secret of happiness." - J.M. Barrie For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Esch better known as Butterbean (@butterbeanboxer) is a professional boxer and mixed martial artist. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Atlanta, GA to talk about how Diamond Dallas Page and DDPY helped him get out of a wheelchair and lose over 200 pounds! He also discusses his legendary boxing career, being the "King Of The 4 Rounders", how he got the nickname "Butterbean", being invited to be part of Brawl for All in WWE, the vicious knockout to Bart Gunn, the invitation from Johnny Knoxville to knock him out on an episode of Jackass, why he never fought Mike Tyson during his prime, wanting one more fight before he retires, his mixed martial arts career and more. Sponsors: MANSCAPED - Get 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code CVV at manscaped.com   To get 15% off go to http://mudwtr.com/cvv to support the show and use the code CVV  Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF  Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.com  Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: “Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying.” - Roy T. Bennett For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DESCRIPTION: Shane Helms (@shanehelmscom) is a professional wrestler known for his time in WWE as "Sugar" Shane Helms and in WWE as The Hurricane and Gregory Helms. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Detroit, MI to talk about how his career started in WCW as a Cruiserweight, being part of 3 Count with Shannon Moore and Evan Karagias, what happened when WWE bought WCW, his "stripped down" debut match in WWE, becoming The Hurricane, leaning into being a comedic wrestler, working with The Rock and getting a victory over him, Super Rosey and Mighty Molly, getting serious with Gregory Helms, his current job as a producer for WWE, producing Logan Paul's matches and much more! Sponsors:  MANSCAPED - Get 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code CVV at manscaped.com   To get 15% off go to http://mudwtr.com/cvv to support the show and use the code CVV  Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF  Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.com  Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shelton Benjamin (@sheltyb803) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at the Blue Wire Studios at Wynn Las Vegas to talk about his incredible career that started when he signed with WWE in 2000. He discusses being training partner with Brock Lesnar, what Brock is really like outside of the ring, being part of the legendary OVW class of 2002 with Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar, Dave Bautista, John Cena and Rico, his iconic match with Shawn Michaels on Raw in 2005, how they came up with the idea for the springboard into a Sweet Chin Music, the voting for Taboo Tuesday that lead to being Chris Jericho's legit surprise opponent, being part of Team Angle with Charlie Haas, working with Chavo and Eddie Guerrero early in his career, the story behind Shelton's Momma storyline, Shawn Michaels saying he has a guaranteed spot in the WWE Hall of Fame, who he would like to induct him and much more! Sponsors:  Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF Quote I'm thinking about: "All growth starts at the end of your comfort zone" - Tony Robbins For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Billy Corgan (@billy) is the lead singer of The Smashing Pumpkins and also the owner and promoter of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). He sits down with Chris Van Vliet the Blue Wire Studios in Las Vegas to talk about NWA 75 on August 26 & 27 in St Louis. He also discusses the growth of NWA, the decision to make Tyrus the NWA World's Heavyweight Champion, what he learned from working in TNA, becoming the subject of a Family Guy joke, will there ever be a "Rat in a Cage" match, working with Eli Drake (LA Knight) in NWA, balancing Smashing Pumpkins and wrestling, finding a media partner for NWA and much more! Sponsors:  Use the code CVV to get a 50% welcome bonus at http://mybookie.ag  Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.com Quote I'm thinking about: TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandi Rhodes (@thebrandirhodes) is a professional wrestler and media personality. She joins chats with Chris Van Vliet on the red carpet at the premiere of "American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes" in Atlanta, GA to talk about her husband Cody Rhodes leaving AEW for WWE, her reaction to his torn pec before the HIAC match with Seth Rollins, would Cody make a good politician, will she ever return to the ring and much more! Quote I'm thinking about: TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danielle Moinet (@daniellemoinet) is a former WWE Superstar who performed under the name Summer Rae. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about her recent return to WWE at the Royal Rumble, appearing on Total Divas, the slap heard around the world to Natalya, her storylines with Rusev and Dolph Ziggler, becoming a dancer for Fandango, the heated promo she cut when her character broke up with Rusev, what he DMs typically look like, her advice for men trying to schedule a first date and much more! Sponsors:  MANSCAPED - Get 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code CVV at manscaped.com    Quote I'm thinking about: If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you have to do is wake up. — J.M. Power For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diamond Dallas Page (@realddp) is a professional wrestling icon, actor, fitness guru, bestselling author and international speaker. He joins Chris Van Vliet at his house in Atlanta, GA for the 500th episode of INSIGHT! He talks about his thoughts on MJF, Dominik Mysterio and LA Knight, what made him start DDPY, his entrepreneurial spirit, filming "The Resurrection of Jake The Snake", why his WCW entrance theme sounded like Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', Cody Rhodes' success in WWE, what he learned from his friend Dusty Rhodes, his career ending matching with Hardcore Holly and much more! Sponsors:  To get 15% off go to http://mudwtr.com/cvv to support the show and use the code CVV Quote I'm thinking about: TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Hall (@brycehall) is a social media influencer with more than 35 million followers. He is making his BKFC debut on August 11 in BKFC against Gee Perez in Albuquerque, NM. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about what made him want to do a bare knuckle fight, his future plans with BKFC, his boxing loss against fellow influencer Austin McBroom in 2021 and the viral moment that came out of his post-fight interview, his training with BKFC Champion Lorenzo Hunt, what his future goals are, why he doesn't feel the need to prove his haters wrong and much more!  Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.com Quote I'm thinking about: "The fight is won or lost far away from the witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights." - Muhammad Ali For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ricochet (@kingricochet) is professional wrestler signed to WWE and is also known for his time in Lucha Underground where he worked under the name Prince Puma. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about his SummerSlam match with Logan Paul, taking big risks in the ring, the mindset that has made him so successful, his crazy first date with his fiancée WWE ring announcer Samantha Irvin that started in Las Vegas, and ended at the Grand Canyon, why he doesn't do the double moonsault anymore, his favorite NXT matches and more! Sponsors:  To get 15% off MudWtr go to http://mudwtr.com/cvv to support the show and use the code CVV  Use the code CVV to get a 50% welcome bonus at http://mybookie.ag Quote I'm thinking about: "The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up." - Mark Twain For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's that time of the month again! Chris answers your questions that you submitted on social media with the hashtag #AskCVV. Send one in next month! We've got a range of topics from wrestling storylines to interviewing advice to acting with Liam Neeson! Here's a full list: Do you think Jey Uso has a chance in defeating Roman Reigns at SummerSlam for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship and who do you think would be next for Roman Reigns IF Jey is able to dethrone him as Tribal Chief? Why did you spoil that John Cena was in the Barbie movie? Just kidding. Do you have a guest planned for episode 500 yet? What is your favorite wrestling storyline of all time? When you were just starting out your channel, what kept you going in the beginning? What was your first impression of Shaun Ricker? I mean LA Knight, YEAH! What does it take for one to become a professional wrestler and does it take much financially? Besides The Rock, who had you the most star struck when you first met them? I want to AskCVV should WrestleMania have been a two-night event sooner? Hey Chris, do you have any plans of writing a book yourself at some point? About your journey as an interviewer/host? Chris, what is your advice for preparing to be a parent? Has anybody ever tested your professionalism while conducting an interview? As the father of a daughter, what is the one moment you can and cannot wait for? How cool was it to be cast in a Liam Neeson movie? What makes a great ring announcer? In my mind Samantha Irvine is the best! Do you ever fly private? Sponsors:  To get 15% off MudWtr go to http://mudwtr.com/cvv to support the show and use the code CVV Quote I'm thinking about: "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." - Wayne Dyer For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Booker T (@bookert5x) is a 2-time WWE Hall of Famer and is known for his time in WCW, TNA and WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at Reality of Wrestling in Houston, TX to talk about his radio show "The Hall of Fame" that he hosts with Brad Gilmore, his wrestling promotion "Reality of Wrestling", his thoughts on LA Knight, which of his WCW Championships meant the most to him, his hilarious segments with Goldust, the Supermarket Brawl with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, his memories of the last episode of WCW Nitro, becoming the King Booker T character, doing commentary on NXT with Vic Joseph, his favorite catchphrases and much more! Check out Booker T's Reality of Wrestling here: https://www.realityofwrestling.com/ Sponsors:  To get 15% off MudWtr go to http://mudwtr.com/cvv to support the show and use the code CVV  Use the code CVV to get a 50% welcome bonus at http://mybookie.ag Quote I'm thinking about: "Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." - Thomas Edison For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes sits down with Chris Van Vliet at the premiere of "American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes" in Atlanta, GA. He talks about his decision to leave AEW and go back to WWE, wrestling Seth Rollins with a torn pec at HIAC, how the meeting with Vince McMahon went before he re-signed with WWE, how the "WOAH" in his entrance caught on, the origins of "Finish the story", the biggest things that have changed in WWE since he left in 2016, his new documentary which debuts on Peacock on July 31 and much more!  Use the code CVV to get a 50% welcome bonus at http://mybookie.ag Quote I'm thinking about: "All great changes are preceded by chaos" - Deepak Chopra For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brendan Schaub is a retired mixed martial artist, comedian, podcaster and the host of “The Fighter And The Kid” with Bryan Callen. He joins Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood to talk about his path that led him to becoming a UFC Fighter, being on The Ultimate Fighter with Kimbo Slice, his fights against legendary opponents like Gabriel Gonzaga, Mirko CroCop, Antonio Nogueira and Andrei Arlovski, how he thinks the fight would have gone if he faced Brock Lesnar, becoming a podcaster through a chance meeting with Bryan Callen, starting his career as a standup comedian, the intervention that Joe Rogan had with him about his UFC career, his thoughts on a possible fight between Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg and much more!  You can find Ketone-IQ at http://hvmn.com and use promo code CVV at checkout to save 20%  Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.com Quote I'm thinking about: What you do every day is far more important than what you do once in a while. For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vince Russo (@THEVinceRusso) is a professional wrestling writer, booker and bestselling author. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about why he hates watching wrestling now, some of the biggest misconceptions people have about him, the storyline he was most proud of booking during the WWF Attitude Era, why he would book David Arquette to win the WCW Heavyweight Championship again, why he decided to make himself the WCW Champion, how the booking in TNA differed from WWE and WCW, his thought on wrestling ratings and much more!  To get 15% off go to http://mudwtr.com/cvv to support the show and use the code CVV Quote I'm thinking about: "Every strike brings me closer to the next homerun." - Babe Ruth For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stevie Richards (@bWoStevie) is a professional wrestler and fitness influencer known for his time in WWE, ECW, WCW, TNA and Ring of Honor. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about his recent health scare with a spinal infection he had earlier this year, his road to recovery, his YouTube channel Stevie Richards Fitness, the breakdowns he has been doing as a wrestling analyst, why he feels bad for that infamous chairshot to JBL in WWE, his thoughts on the Right To Censor theme song, being part of that faction with Ivory, Val Venis, The Godfather and Bull Buchanan, the advice he got from Raven about the Blue World Order, being the 21-time WWE Hardcore Champion and much more!  Subscribe to Stevie Richards Wrestling Analyst YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stevierichardswrestling  Subscribe to Stevie Richards Fitness: https://www.youtube.com/@StevieRichardsFitness  Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.com  Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV at http://thecoldplunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: "The secret to getting ahead is getting started" - Mark Twain For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Margot Robbie & Ryan Gosling join Chris Van Vliet to talk about the new Warner Bros movie BARBIE which will be released on July 21, 2023. They talk about the expectations people have for the roles of Barbie & Ken, how WWE Superstar John Cena got a surprise cameo in the movie as a merman, Barbie's existential crisis, being "Ken-adian" and much more! Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.com Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV at http://thecoldplunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: "The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be."- Ralph Waldo Emerson For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jay Lethal (@thelethaljay) is a professional wrestler known for his time with IMPACT Wrestling, Ring of Honor and AEW. He joins Chris Van Vliet in this interview from July 2021 to talk about how he broke into the business, the difference between working hard and being lucky, his time in Impact Wrestling as "Black Machismo", being Ring of Honor Champion, working with Ric Flair and the viral "WOOOO off" that they had, the phone call he had with Macho Man Randy Savage before he passed away and much more! Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.com Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV at http://thecoldplunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: "In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing." - Theodore Roosevelt For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) is a wrestling journalist and since 1983 has been the publisher and editor of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about how started covering pro wrestling in the 1970s, the matches that made him a fan, the Wrestler Observer Newsletter, how his star rating system works, he explains why wrestlers like Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam, Chris Benoit, Triple H or Rob Van Dam have never had a 5 star match, his take on the current state of pro wrestling, TV ratings and much more! Use the code CVV to get your first month of Bluechew for FREE at http://bluechew.com Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV at http://thecoldplunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: The secret to success is to do the common thing uncommonly well - John D. Rockefeller For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello friends! We are back again for another AskCVV episode! A huge thank you to everyone who sent in their questions on social media and if you want your question answered next month just submit it using the hashtag #AskCVV. We've got a range of topics from wrestling to content creation to being a girl dad. Here's a full list: I loved your interview with LA Knight, - How would you feel if Logan Paul won MITB What did you think of Forbidden Door? What was your favorite match? Favorite guest so far this year? I saw on Instagram that you have already seen the new Mission Impossible movie. What did you think of it? Advice for aspiring sports/wrestling podcasters and content creators? When you're doing promotional interviews like the Chris Hemsworth one, how do you come up with topics to squeeze in so the subject isn't answering the same 10 questions they've been asked a million times? I wanna Ask CVV what is the most important thing to build a brand? What is the best way to grow your professional network and build connections that last? I love the term "vague goals get vague results". Where did you get that from and do you have any other motivational quotes? Have you ever considered stepping in the ring and having a wrestling match? (or matches?!) Any chance of getting an interview with Paul Heyman? How do you find your motivation to interview? What is your Mount Rushmore of wrestlers? What's your favorite film that most people don't know about? What web camera do you use for Virtual interviews? What is your favorite part of being a girl dad so far? Use the code CVV to get a 50% welcome bonus at http://mybookie.ag Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV at http://thecoldplunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. - Arnold Schwarzenegger For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Xavier Woods (@austincreedwins) is a professional wrestler, YouTuber, podcaster and TV host. He joins Chris Van Vliet in this classic interview from May 2021 to talk about his entire career including his time in TNA and WWE, forming The New Day, being ringside when Kofi Kingston won the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 35, playing the trombone, his popular YouTube channel "UpUpDownDown", what he learned from his Achilles injury, becoming a father and much more! Use the code CVV to get a 50% welcome bonus at http://mybookie.ag Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV at http://thecoldplunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. - Arnold Schwarzenegger For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LA Knight (@reallanight) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE and is also known for his time in NWA and Impact Wrestling where he is a former World Champion and former Tag Team Champion with Scott Steiner. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about Money in the Bank, why he would want to cash in on Roman Reigns, how he was able to organically get so over, the moment he realized the crowd was on his side, will he ever bring back the "Dummy" catchphrase, the first time he ever said YEAH, what happened during his first run in WWE in 2013-2014, his favorite matches as Eli Drake in IMPACT Wrestling, fans thinking he sounds like The Rock and much more! Use the code CVV to get a 50% welcome bonus at http://mybookie.ag Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV at http://thecoldplunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: "If it doesn't scare you, you're probably not dreaming big enough" - Tory Burch For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth) is an actor known for his role as Thor in the Marvel Avengers movies, Men In Black: International, Snow White And The Huntsman, 12 Strong, the Extraction franchise and more! In this episode, Chris Hemsworth and Extraction 2 director Sam Hargrave sit down with Chris Van Vliet to talk about the 21-minute one-shot action sequence in Extraction 2, the training that goes into making an action scene, the foods that Chris missed eating the most while filming and he gives an update on the rumored Hulk Hogan biopic and more! If you are a podcaster or a creator and you're serious about growth, I would love to hear your feedback here: http://tinyurl.com/CVVsurvey Use the code CVV to get your first month of Bluechew for FREE at http://bluechew.com Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV at http://thecoldplunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. - Edith Wharton For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Henry (@themarkhenry) is a professional wrestler and commentator currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He is also a WWE Hall of Famer. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about why he left WWE and signed with AEW, what his initial conversation with Tony Khan was like, his thoughts on having one last retirement match, the prank that Vince McMahon pulled that lead to his "Hall of Pain" gimmick, the original plan for his storyline with Mae Young giving birth to a hand, why he chose a salmon-colored jacket for his fake retirement speech, his son Jacob's incredible size and strength, the talent he has discovered like Bianca Belair, Braun Strowman and Jade Cargill, working on Busted Open and much more! Use the code CVV to get your first month of Bluechew for FREE at http://bluechew.com Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV at http://thecoldplunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Breault For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles Wright is better known as The Godfather (@thegodfather). He is a WWE Hall of Famer and also performed under the names Papa Shango, Kama Mustafa and The Goodfather with Right to Censor. He joins Chris Van Vliet at the Blue Wire Studios in Las Vegas in this interview from January 2022. He talks about his legendary career, becoming friends with The Undertaker, being discovered working as a bartender at a strip club, having his first wrestling match against Jerry "The King" Lawler, his time in the faction "Right to Censor" with Ivory, Stevie Richards, Val Venis and Bull Buchanan, being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and much more! Use the code CVV to get your first month of Bluechew for FREE at http://bluechew.com Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV at http://thecoldplunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Breault For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Patrick is a retired professional wrestling referee known for his time in WCW and WWE. He joins Chris Van Vliet from his home in Atlanta, GA to talk about how he started his career as a wrestler and then became a referee, getting hired by WCW, turning heel as part of the nWo, what really happened at the end of the Hulk Hogan vs. Sting match at WCW Starrcade 97, was he told to do a fast count or a slow count?, his match with Chris Jericho where Jericho had one hand tied behind his back, being part of the WCW Invasion angle in WWE, teaming with The Dudley Boyz against Mike Chioda, The Rock and Y2J, the art of taking a ref bump, why he believes WWE doesn't highlight referees anymore and more! Listen to Nick on "Mailbag Mondays" at http://adfreeshows.com Get your first month of Bluechew for FREE, just pay $5 shipping with the code CVV at http://bluechew.com Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV at http://thecoldplunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot. - Michael Altshuler For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

D'Lo Brown (@dlobrown75) is a professional wrestler known for his time in WWE and IMPACT Wrestling and is the Head of Talent Relations for IMPACT Wrestling. He joins down Chris Van Vliet at the Blue Wire Studios at Wynn Las Vegas in this conversation from March 2022 to talk about his legendary career in WWE as part of the Attitude Era, being a member of the Nation of Domination with The Rock, Kama Mustafa (The Godfather) and Faarooq, why he considers himself the "Forrest Gump" of wrestling, his trademark headshake, working for IMPACT Wrestling, what he looks for when they sign new talent, how "the forbidden door" has changed wrestling and much more! For more information on IMPACT Wrestling visit: http://impactwrestling.com Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV at http://thecoldplunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: "If you're serious about changing your life, you'll find a way. If you're not, you'll find an excuse." - Jen Sincero For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I had a goal this year to get into the best shape of my life by my 40th birthday. And I'm proud to say that on May 19, I accomplished it! I did this for two reasons... One, I've been working out since I was 15 years old, but I wanted to see what would be possible if we really dialed in the diet and the workouts. And secondly, my daughter was going to be born around my 40th birthday so I wanted to redefine what it meant to have a dad bod. I've received A LOT of messages and emails asking what my diet looked like or what my workout plan looked like -- and we'll get into all of the nitty-gritty details during this episode, but I started at 202 and over the course of these 90 days I ended at 177 -- and I did it with the help of a world-renowned nutritionist and fitness coach AJ Simms (@cementfactory) who has trained wrestling stars like Bobby Lashley, LA Knight, EC3, Johnny Gargano, Apollo Crews and he's the guy who got Tommaso Ciampa looking like a beast recently. I did this all naturally -- although hey, I appreciate all of the comments from people accusing me of taking PEDs or doing TRT. That is honestly the best possible compliment for you to think this kind of result isn't possible without drugs. Hilarious! I hope you enjoy this episode with the one and only AJ Simms! Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV at http://thecoldplunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: "Health is the crown on the head of a well person that only the sick person can see." - Robin Sharma For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike O'Hearn (@mikeohearn) is an actor and a legendary bodybuilder. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about how the "Baby don't hurt me" meme started, why he decided to lean into it, what he has learned from working out with Arnold Schwarzenegger, how close he was to signing with WWE in the 90s, his reaction to Joe Rogan talking about him on his podcast, his biggest pet peeve in the gym, working with Jonathan Majors on the film "Magazine Dreams", being Titan on American Gladiators, why he believes that you should never skip a meal and much more! Check out Mike O'Hearn's website: http://mikeohearn.com Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV at http://thecoldplunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it, as long as you really believe 100 percent. - Arnold Schwarzenegger For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vic Travagliante aka Vic Joseph (@vicjosephwwe) is a broadcaster, play-by-play commentator and the voice of NXT. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about their friendship that started in Cleveland, how both of them worked at CBS Radio together, how Vic got his dream job as a WWE commentator, the power of betting on yourself instead of staying comfortable, filling Mauro Ranallo's shoes in NXT, meeting his wife McKenzie Mitchell in WWE, his love of the Cleveland Browns, his friendship with Johnny Gargano, how Shawn Michaels got him into wrestling and much more! Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV at http://thecoldplunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: Don't wait your turn. Bet on yourself and have the confidence to stand up and say, ‘my time is now. - Robert F. Smith For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Ospreay (@willospreay) is a professional wrestler currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). He sits down with Chris Van Vliet before NJPW Resurgence in Los Angeles to talk about being one of the best wrestlers in the world, having 25 matches rated 5-stars or better by Dave Meltzer from Wrestling Observer, his match with Kenny Omega at Wrestle Kingdom 17, the match with Ricochet in 2016 that changed both of their lives, his AEW debut, why he doesn't want to move the United States, a possible match with CM Punk, why he doesn't want a WrestleMania moment, what wrestling in the Tokyo Dome is like and much more! Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV at http://thecoldplunge.com Quote I'm thinking about: "Don't find fault, find a remedy. Anyone can complain." - Henry Ford For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Van Vliet appears as a guest on "Strictly Business" hosted by Jon Alba (@jonalba) and Eric Bischoff (@ebischoff) to talk about the business behind being a wrestling content creator. We talk about how to get started as a content creator on YouTube, podcasts, social media and more, how you can make money from your content, landing your first big interview, the importance of having great equipment and more! Listen to Strictly Business on the 83 Weeks podcast feed here: https://open.spotify.com/show/17pl2hcO9uPJdUnqvkR0Bt Quote I'm thinking about: "Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work." - Stephen King For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taya Valkyrie (@thetayavalkyrie) is a professional wrestler currently signed to AEW and known for her time in IMPACT Wrestling, Lucha Underground, MLW, AAA and WWE. She joins Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about signing with AEW, making her debut in Winnipeg in front of a Canadian audience, how they snuck her into the building, setting an intention in 2022 to show everyone how good she is in the ring, her match with Jade Cargill at Double Or Nothing for the TBS Championship, some of her dream matches in AEW, being ringside for her husband John Morrison's boxing debut at Creator Clash 2, her clothing line LOCA by Taya Valkyrie and much more! Check out LOCA by Taya Valkyrie here: https://www.tayavalkyrie.com/ Quote I'm thinking about: "A bend in the road is not the end of the road, unless you fail to make the turn" - Helen Keller For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Downstait (@downstaitband) is a band from Fort Wayne, Indiana. They are known among pro wrestling fans for creating entrance themes for Cody Rhodes ("Kingdom"), The Miz ("I Came To Play"), Dolph Ziggler ("Here To Show The World" & "Perfection"), Alex Riley ("Say It To My Face"), Chelsea Greene ("Hot Mess"), Brit Baker ("The Epic"), Buddy Matthews ("Secret No More"), Dustin Rhodes ("Goldstew"), Matt Cardona ("When The Lights Go Down") and many others. The lead singer, Zach Call joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about how Downstait formed as a band, how working on the MTV show "Bully Beatdown" lead to the first wrestling entrance theme they did, being discovered by legendary WWE Music Producer Jim Johnston, how Cody Rhodes was able to keep his "Kingdom" entrance theme when he returned to WWE, the Easter egg of the WOAH in Cody's theme, his Mount Rushmore of entrance themes and much more! Quote I'm thinking about: "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent" - Victor Hugo For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices