Patrick Clark (@patrickjr) is a professional wrestler known for his time in WWE from 2015-2021 where he performed under the ring name Velveteen Dream in NXT. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Los Angeles, CA for his first interview since being released from WWE and opens up about the apology video he posted on January 2, the allegations made against him in 2020, being labeled as a "pedophile" and "groomer", his arrests in 2022, spending time in jail, whether he wants to wrestle again and more...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 557
Welcome 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.co Quote I'm thinking about: “Stop complaining about the r...
Jan 19, 2024•56 min•Ep. 556
EC3 (@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...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 555
Lexis 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, t...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 554
Steph 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 tea...
Jan 11, 2024•55 min•Ep. 553
LA 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...
Jan 09, 2024•59 min•Ep. 552
Happy 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 difficult...
Jan 05, 2024•55 min•Ep. 551
Eric 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...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 550
Al 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, ...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 549
Sammy 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 ma...
Dec 28, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 548
McKenzie 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 ...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 547
Happy 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 Dyer Sponsors: FITBOD: Get 25...
Dec 22, 2023•54 min•Ep. 546
Kayla 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 ...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 545
Matt 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,...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 544
Macey 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 ...
Dec 14, 2023•53 min•Ep. 543
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 shoul...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 542
Ethan 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 ...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 541
Chris 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 reinven...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 540
Welcome back to another #AskCVV episode where Chris answers your burning questions from Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. We got some great questions about wrestling, movies, 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: “Life itself is a privilege, but to live life to the fullest-well, that is a choice.” – Andy Andrews Here are the questions we answer on this episode:...
Nov 30, 2023•53 min•Ep. 539
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 calle...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 538
Swerve 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 ...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 537
Zach 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 ...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 536
GUNTHER (@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, wrestlin...
Nov 21, 2023•42 min•Ep. 535
Welcome back to another AskCVV episode where Chris answers your burning questions from Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. We got some great questions about wrestling, movies, content creation and everything in between on this one. If you have one that you want answered next month, don't forget to send it in using the hashtag #AskCVV! Here are the questions we answer on this episode: Does Randy Orton show up at Survivor Series? Who do you think is the new AEW signing? Do you remember the first time...
Nov 17, 2023•55 min•Ep. 534
Tyler 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 charac...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 533
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,...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 532
TJ 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 Nei...
Nov 09, 2023•50 min•Ep. 531
Jonathan 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...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 530
Joseph 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...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 529
Carmelo 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 E...
Oct 31, 2023•35 min•Ep. 528
