Kayla Braxton (@TheKaylaBecker) is a former WWE host and backstage interviewer. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood to talk about her decision to leave WWE on her own terms and why it was time to explore other opportunities, her Madison Square Garden send-off from Cody Rhodes, interactions with Paul Heyman, choosing to bet on herself, being done with professional wrestling, her upcoming role in the movie "Stranglehold" from Director/Writer Clark Duke, ad...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 647
Jesse Ventura (@GovJVentua) is a retired professional wrestler, announcer, WWE Hall of Famer and former Governor of Minnesota. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Minneapolis, MN to talk about his career in politics and how he became the Governor of Minnesota, his professional wrestling career both in the ring and as a commentator, his renewed relationship with WWE, how he got his role in "Predator" with Arnold Schwarzenegger, his career bodyguarding The Grateful Dead and The Rolling Stones, hi...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 646
Welcome to AskCVV #45! On this episode, Chris answers questions about Joe Hendry vs. Ethan Page at No Mercy for the NXT Championship, whether Bryan Danielson will lose to Swerve Strickland and retire at AEW All In, why most wrestling retirements aren't final, the worst storyline in the history of wrestling, tips for attending your first WrestleMania, an AskRVV appearance 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 us...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 645
Scott D'Amore (@ScottDAmore) is a retired professional wrestler and onscreen authority figure. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Detroit to talk about his time at TNA and his exit from the promotion, how he found out that he would be leaving, turning the brand around following previous fan backlash, making things right with Kazuchika Okada, Jordynne Grace and Joe Hendry appearing on WWE TV, his upcoming work with Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, the first time he saw Petey Williams execute the Canad...
Aug 22, 2024•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 644
Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) is a professional wrestler and former UFC Bantamweight Champion. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to talk about her graphic novel " Expecting the Unexpected ", how Paul Heyman inspired the idea, expecting her second child with husband Travis Brown, whether she still loves professional wrestling, if she would ever return to WWE, her thoughts on Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, why there is no love lost between her and Vin...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 643
Welcome to AskCVV #44! On this episode, Chris answers questions about Big Bronson Reed's recent push and comparisons to Earthquake, bringing back the European Championship, the best Pay-Per-View of 2024 so far, favorite wrestler from Lucha Underground, when the Jesse Ventura interview will come out, dream matches that never happened 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 thin...
Aug 16, 2024•59 min•Ep. 642
Beth Phoenix (@TheBethPhoenix) is a professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Asheville, NC to discuss how winning a coloring contest ignited her passion for WWE, the inspiration behind The Glamazon character, breaking her jaw in her first singles match, entering the Men's Royal Rumble and eliminating The Great Khali, getting hit with an RKO by Randy Orton and a con-chair-to by Rhea Ripley, Adam Copeland's recent cage dive at AEW Double or Nothing, not cu...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 641
Chad Gable (@WWEGable) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Minneapolis, MN to discuss his transition from amateur wrestling at the Olympics to becoming a professional wrestler, the comparisons to "Perc Angle" in TNA, if he was ever in conversation to be Kurt Angle's son, the origin of the "Shoosh!" and "Thank You" catchphrases, being the focus of the Wyatt Sicks debut, why there has never been a bad Chad Gable match, the first time he met Otis...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 640
Welcome to AskCVV #43! On this one, Chris gives his review of SummerSlam in Cleveland and answers questions about LA Knight winning the US Championship, the best wrestler to never hold a World Title, who Cody's next opponent will be, the possible New Bloodline vs. Old Bloodline match at Survivor Series, how to develop new healthy habits, favorite football movie of all time 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 ...
Aug 09, 2024•57 min•Ep. 639
Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) is a professional wrestler and the General Manager of WWE Raw. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Toronto to discuss how he got the job in WWE, why his first run with the company didn't work out, if there are ever any plans to have a match against SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, being a 5-time NWA World Champion, his 2 matches in WWE, getting hit with 2 F5s from Brock Lesnar, becoming Postman Pearce in Bray Wyatt's Firefly Funhouse, his many arguments with Che...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 638
Nigel McGuinness (@McGuinnessNigel) is a professional wrestler and commentator currently signed to AEW. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to discuss how likely one more match will be, his in-ring careers in ROH and TNA, being renamed Desmond Wolfe, the offer that got rescinded from WWE and what could have been, being in attendance at SummerSlam 1992 in Wembley Stadium, his thoughts on Bryan Danielson and more! Plus, Nigel wows Chris with some amazin...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 637
Welcome to AskCVV #42! On this one, Chris gives his predictions for SummerSlam in Cleveland and answers questions about Tony Khan and Shane McMahon's recent meeting, whether or not Bryan Danielson will retire after his match with Swerve Strickland at All In, Logan Paul's United States Championship run, Mount Rushmore of boy bands, his Hank Hill impression, favorite Jim Carey movie and much more! If you have a question for the next AskCVV episode, leave a comment on Spotify or send it in on socia...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 636
Sharmell (@realsharmell) is a WWE Hall of Famer. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet at Reality Of Wrestling In Texas City, TX to discuss her careers in WCW, WWE and TNA, how she met her husband Booker T, the controversial storyline with Kurt Angle, being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, her infamous TNA match against Jenna Morasca, working with James Brown and more. Quote I'm thinking about: Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! - Dr. Seuss ...
Aug 01, 2024•48 min•Ep. 635
Goldberg (@Goldberg) is a professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in San Antonio, TX to discuss his legendary in-ring career which saw him find success in WCW and WWE, how things could have been different if he did not get injured in the NFL, if one more match will happen and if it could happen in WWE, getting concussed in his match against The Undertaker, Bray Wyatt (The Fiend) and Roman Reigns, how close he got to making an appearance in AEW, having a "Bi...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 634
Welcome to AskCVV #41! On this one, Chris answers questions about the biggest WWE Hall Of Fame snubs, whether Jey Uso will win a singles Championship, favorite Triple H match, Raw on Netflix, when Roman Reigns will retire and a surprise appearance by RVV! Quote I'm thinking about: “Success is the result of nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day.” – Jim Rohn Sponsors: PURE PLANK: The future of core fitness! Use the code CVV to save 10% on Pure Plank which was designed by ...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 633
Scorpio Sky (@ScorpioSky) is a professional wrestler currently signed to AEW. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood to talk about his absence from TV and how he is ready to return to the ring, being a 2-time TNT Champion, his custom LA Lakers title, being a part of Sting's first live match in AEW, handing Chris Jericho his first loss in AEW, throwing Darby Allin down a flight of stairs, his time in WWE as part of the anger management segments with Daniel Br...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 632
Donovan Dijak (@dijakfye) is a professional wrestler previously signed to WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Toronto, Ontario to talk about his WWE departure and the letter he posted to social media, being backstage at AEW Forbidden Door, RETRIBUTION and the original pitch for the group, returning to NXT and his relationship with Shawn Michaels, being on the receiving end of a brutal Cody Rhodes chair shot, what next for him and more! Quote I'm thinking about: Let’s go invent tomorrow rat...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 631
Welcome to #AskCVV 40! On this one Chris answers questions about the recent interview with Cody Rhodes, the surprises we could see at TNA Slammiversary, when Randy Orton will turn on Cody Rhodes, who Mr. SummerSlam is, the best moment from the Triple H Era so far 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: If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down." - Roy T Bennet Sponsors: PURE P...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 630
Raj Dhesi (@rajthemaharaja) is a professional wrestler formerly known as Jinder Mahal in WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood to talk about his recent WWE release and how it is different from the last time, working with Indus Sher as their manager, whether or not Brock Lesnar actually refused to work with him, fighting for the 24/7 Championship on a golf course and on a long haul flight, working with Drew McIntyre, being a part of the final WWE Punjab...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 629
Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE and is reigning as the Undisputed Champion. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Toronto to discuss the night he won the WWE Championship at WrestleMania and what happened next, the twists and turns that led to the eventual victory, whether turning heel turn will ever happen, comparisons to Homelander, his thoughts on The Rock and the mystery item that was given to him on the Raw after WrestleMania, whether anyone cross...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 628
Welcome to #AskCVV 39! On this one Chris answers questions about John Cena's retirement announcement, who his last match might be against and who will induct him into the WWE Hall Of Fame, he also gives his thoughts on Drew McIntyre's failed MITB cash-in, why Bron Breakker didn't beat Sami Zayn for the Intercontinental Championship, the match or moment that he wishes he could have been there live to see, the best gimmick change in wrestling, a surprise #AskRVV appearance and much more! If you ha...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 627
Booker T (@BookerT5x) is a WWE Hall of Famer currently calling the action each week on NXT. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at Reality of Wrestling in Houston, TX to discuss his time in WCW, WWE and now NXT, the recent partnership between NXT and TNA, the iconic supermarket brawl with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and how much the damage cost, being paired with his wife Sharmell on TV, winning King of the Ring and becoming King Booker, his rivalry with Edge over a shampoo commercial at WrestleMani...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 626
Shelton Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) is a professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Houston, TX to talk about his WWE release and what the future holds, whether or not he would consider a return, the possibility of signing with AEW or TNA, why he thinks he is the opposite of John Cena, responds to Max Caster's comments about him on social media, being called underrated, his epic match on Raw with Shawn Michaels, why he thinks The Hurt Business never sho...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 625
Welcome to #AskCVV 38! On this one Chris gives his full predictions for the Money In The Bank card and answers questions about the Mount Rushmore of wrestling entrance themes, whether Paul Heyman's performance should earn him an Emmy nomination, thoughts on only having 5 matches on a WWE PLE, favorite dinosaur, furthest you've ever traveled for an interview, comparing wrestling now to the Attitude Era and much more! If you have a question that you want answered on the next one, send it in using ...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 624
Marc Copani (@marccopani) is a retired professional wrestler known for his time as Muhammad Hassan in WWE. He joins Chris Van Vliet in Philadelphia, PA to talk about His short but impactful run in WWE, how his character was originally pitched to him, not actually being Arab-American, getting heat from the locker room, always staying in character even outside of the ring, plans for him to beat Batista to become World Champion, being written off of TV following pressure from the network, what he i...
Jul 04, 2024•46 min•Ep. 623
Billy Gunn (@RealBillyGunn) is a professional wrestler currently signed to AEW. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at the West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood to talk about his legendary wrestling career where he has wrestled in 5 separate decades, how he still looks this good at 60 years of age, why his AEW run has been the most fun of his entire career, working with his sons Austin and Colten Gunn, not being a part of the DX reunion on WWE Raw, winning King of the Ring and the promo where Th...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 622
Welcome to #AskCVV 37! On this one Chris answers questions about Money In The Bank, when The Bloodline will turn on one another, Jacob Fatu's WWE debut, Joe Hendry, the best Championship belt designs, favorite pizza topping, dream interview 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: "Don't quit, suffer now, and live the rest of your life as a champion" - Muhammad Ali Sponsors: PURE PLANK: The futur...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 621
Joe Hendry (@joehendry) is a professional wrestler currently signed to TNA. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studios in Hollywood to talk about the viral success of hit entrance song “I Believe in Joe Hendry” which reached number 4 in the UK charts, plans to return to the UK charts and representing the country in the Eurovision Song Contest, his recent musical performance on TNA Impact, working with the likes of Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre earlier in his career, getting...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 620
Rey Mysterio (@reymysterio) is a legendary professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Las Vegas to talk about his incredible career and the fact that he is still wrestling in WWE, being inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame as an active wrestler, his son Dominik developing his heel persona, never wrestling Triple H in WWE, his thoughts on retirement, how he developed the 619 as a wrestling move, being swung on a stretcher by Big Show, his favorite mask, gettin...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 619
Welcome to #AskCVV 36! On this one Chris answers questions about Joe Henry's NXT appearance, what happened at Clash At The Castle, the debut of The Wyatt Sicks, early picks for who will win the Money In The Bank briefcase, when will Cody Rhodes turn heel, The Undertaker's Paul Bearer story and much more! If you have a question that you want answered on the next one, send it in using the hashtag #AskCVV! Sponsors: PURE PLANK: The future of core fitness! Use the code CVV to save 10% on Pure Plank ...
Jun 21, 2024•59 min•Ep. 618
