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Insight with Chris Van Vliet

Insight with Chris Van Vliet

Chris Van Vliet

Business, Sports, Mental Health, Wrestling, Health & Fitness, Entrepreneurship

4.9 • 3.5K Ratings

Overview

Chris Van Vliet is a 4-time Emmy Award winning TV Host, Content Creator and Entrepreneur. INSIGHT shares long-form, authentic, behind-the-scenes conversations with top talent from pro wrestling, sports, film and beyond. On each episode, CVV sits down in-person with the biggest names in the industry exploring not just their careers, but the mindset and motivation that drive their success.

864 Episodes

AskCVV #114 - John Cena Taps Out, What's Next For GUNTHER, Austin Theory Is The Masked Man, AJ Styles' Last Opponent

Welcome to AskCVV #114! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about John Cena's last match at SNME, why he tapped out, what his smile meant, the crowd reaction and more! He also talks about what's next for GUNTHER after retiring both Goldberg and John Cena, what the plan is for Austin Theory after being revealed as the masked man with The Vision, Mount Rushmore of Christmas carols, who might be AJ Styles' last opponent and much more!

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2025

Todd Grisham Explains "It's Christian", Yelled At By Vince McMahon, Ruthless Aggression Commentary

Todd Grisham (@Grishamfight) is a commentator best known for his time in WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to discuss how he got the job with WWE, being hazed by members of the locker room during the start of his career, bizarre advice from Kevin Dunn, why he made Vince McMahon furious, his infamous announcement of Christian's return, getting slapped by Mickie James, his thoughts on Logan Paul and Jake Paul, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2025

Kyle Fletcher Is Wrestling's Next Big Star, AEW, Will Ospreay, TNT Championship, Hangman Page

Kyle Fletcher (@kylefletcherpro) is a professional wrestler currently signed with AEW. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Houston, TX to discuss his breakout year in AEW, the match where he felt he had his breakout moment, how close he came to signing with WWE before joining AEW, his steel cage match with Will Ospreay that included a Spanish Fly off the top, why he wears pink gear, how the screwdriver became his weapon of choice, future AEW dream matches, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025

BONUS: CVV Interviewed About John Cena’s Last Match, Epic Interviews, Behind The Scenes Stories

On this special bonus episode, Chris Van Vliet appears as a guest on “Counted Out With Mike And Tyler”. Here is the description from their podcast: Calling all the Real Ones! This week on Counted Out, we’re bringing you a massive guest host of the #1 wrestling podcast on the planet. Insight’s own Chris Van Vliet, We’re talking wrestling fandom, the beautiful chaos of Canadian culture, John Cena gearing up for his last match, and a ton of behind-the-mic stories you won’t hear anywhere else. This episode is a must-listen for every Counted Out and CVV fan.

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2025

AskCVV #113 - Predicting John Cena's Final Match, Gunther, Masked Man, Breakout Star of 2026, Nattie's New Gimmick

Welcome to AskCVV #113! On this episode Chris Van Vliet answers questions about John Cena's last match at Saturday Night's Main Event and whether we could see any surprises, what a win over John Cena would mean for Gunther's career, who will be the breakout star of 2026, what is the identity of the masked man on Raw, Natalya's new gimmick, what's next for Maxxine Dupri, Mount Rushmore of final matches and much more!

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

Chelsea Green Is HILARIOUS! 2x Women's US Champ, Zack Ryder's WWE Return, Ethan Page, Viral Moments

Chelsea Green (@ImChelseaGreen) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE and the reigning Women's United States Champion. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet at INSIGHT Live in San Diego, CA to discuss winning the Women's US Tile for a second time, being paired up with Ethan Page in NXT and why they work so well together, her husband Matt Cardona (Zack Ryder) recently making a return to WWE, her infamous dumpster match, being featured on Unreal and the pitch to have her win the Royal Rumble, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

John Cena On His Heel Turn, Farewell Tour, The Rock, Fav Matches, 17th Championship, Brock Lesnar

John Cena (@JohnCena) is a professional wrestler and actor signed to WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to discuss the last match of his legendary career, planning his Farewell Tour for 3 years, turning heel and the criticism from fans, what winning a 17th WWE Championship meant to him, becoming the Intercontinental Champion, why his match with Brock Lesnar at Wrestlepalooza was so short, his love letter to wrestling with his match against AJ Styles, wrestling Dominik Mysterio in 3 of his last 4 matches, who he feels is his wrestling soulmate, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

AskCVV #112 - The Masked Man, John Cena's Final Opponent, Liv Morgan Returns, Rating John Cena's Farewell Tour Matches

Welcome to AskCVV #112! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about who the masked man was at Survivor Series: WarGames, what WrestleMania matches were set up at Survivor Series, who is going to win between Gunther and LA Knight to become John Cena's final opponent, Mount Rushmore of 2nd generation wrestlers, Mount Rushmore of Christmas movies, what's next for Liv Morgan after her return, which wrestler will win a World Title for the first time in 2026 and much more!

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

Bryan Danielson: Iconic Matches, YES Movement, Retirement, WrestleMania 30, Brie Bella

Bryan Danielson (@bryandanielson) is a professional wrestler and announcer currently signed to AEW. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Houston, TX to discuss his new role on AEW commentary, if he has retired from the ring, why he left WWE to sign with AEW, the segment that got hijacked by fans, the YES Movement, losing to Sheamus in 18 seconds, winning in the main event of WrestleMania 30, if a Brie Bella return is possible, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Lana: Rusev Day, WWE Legends Deal, The Rock Segment, Bobby Lashley Wedding, Romantic Storylines

CJ Perry (@TheCJPerry) is a professional wrestler and valet best known for her time in WWE as Lana. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to discuss the launch of her new podcast "Identity Crisis", taking time away from wrestling, her husband Rusev and his return to WWE, how the Lana character was pitched to her, being part of a hilarious moment with Nia Jax, being involved in multiple romantic storylines, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

AskCVV #111 - Survivor Series Predictions, John Cena's Last Opponent, Best Dropkick Of All Time, Fav AEW Match

Get your tickets for Insight LIVE in Las Vegas: https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #111! Happy Thanksgiving! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet gives his bold predictions for Survivor Series: WarGames and answers questions about who will replace Sheamus in The Last Time Is Now Tournament to be John Cena's last opponent, what's next for Joe Hendry, who has the best dropkick of all time, underrated theme songs, favorite AEW match and much more!

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

Edge (Best Of CVV Interviews) - John Cena, Royal Rumble Return, Leaving WWE For AEW, Christian Cage, WrestleMania Moments

Use the code CVV to save 10% on Pure Plank: https://gopureplank.com/?ref=tibcloux Adam Copeland (@ratedrcope) is a professional wrestler signed with AEW; he is also known for his 25-year career in WWE where he performed under the name "Edge". This interview originally aired on May 9, 2024. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at his home in Asheville, NC to talk about being in the best shape of his life at age 50, why he designed Pure Plank with Christian Cage to help with core fitness, his decision to leave WWE for AEW, how he almost signed with AEW in 2019 instead of returning at the 2020 Royal Rumble, being forced to retire in 2011, how he met his wife Beth Phoenix, spearing Jeff Hardy off the ladder at WrestleMania 17, being on the receiving end of a leg drop off the cage from Matt Hardy at WWE Unforgiven 2005, his funny moments as a tag team with Christian, wanting to retire in a year and a half, being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and much more!

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

Swerve Strickland On Making AEW History, Hangman Page Feud, Brutal Matches, ALL IN, Sting, Bryan Danielson

Swerve Strickland (@swerveconfident) is a professional wrestler currently signed to AEW. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Houston, TX to discuss becoming the first black AEW World Champion, levelling up in AEW, wrestling Sting at All In 2023 and Bryan Danielson the year after, his brutal matches with Adam Page, the needle spot in his steel cage match, why he re-signed with AEW, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

AskCVV #110 - The Best Raw In Years, Cena vs. Dom Again, Dolph Ziggler & Zack Ryder Return, NXT Mount Rushmore

Get your tickets for Insight LIVE in Las Vegas: https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #110! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about Raw at MSG and whether it was the best Raw in years, why we are getting John Cena vs. Dominik Mysterio at Survivor Series, reacting to Zack Ryder and Dolph Ziggler's WWE returns in the Last Time Is Now Tournament, who is on the NXT Mount Rushmore, interview techniques and more!

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

Sal Vulcano From Impractical Jokers Is A HUGE Wrestling Fan! Drinking With Stone Cold, Roddy Piper, WWE Appearances

Sal Vulcano (@SalVulcano) is a comedian best known for his role on "Impractical Jokers." He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to discuss the success of the show and how it was pitched, how the show's rise to fame made filming more difficult, getting to meet Steve Austin and sharing a beer with the WWE icon, why he wasn't a part of the AEW segment with Chris Jericho, which punishment was the worst, why he doesn't like cats, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

David Otunga on NEXUS, John Cena, Theme Song, Commentary, Vince McMahon, One More Match?

David Otunga (@DavidOtunga) is a professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to discuss his journey from NXT Season 1 to the main roster, the Nexus' shock debut on Raw, whether John Cena winning at SummerSlam buried the group, winning the Tag Titles with Cena, how the coffee cup became a part of his character, getting to wrestle Bret Hart, the transition to announcing, what he is doing now, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

AskCVV #109 - John Cena Wins Intercontinental Championship, Way Too Early WrestleMania 42 Predictions, Mystery Opponents For "The Last Time Is Now" Tournament

Welcome to AskCVV #109! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet reacts to John Cena winning the Intercontinental Championship and becoming a Grand Slam Champion on Raw in Boston. He also answers questions about who will beat John Cena for the IC Title, who the mystery opponents could be in The Last Time Is Now tournament, Joe Hendry officially signing with WWE, the possibility of Edge or Chris Jericho returning to WWE, way too early predictions for WrestleMania 42 and much more!

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

Paul Walter Hauser: Emmy Winner To Pro Wrestler, AEW, Hardcore Matches, Playing Mick Foley In A Movie?

Paul Walter Hauser (@paulwhausergram) is an actor and professional wrestler. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to discuss his roles in "Cobra Kai" and "I, Tonya", why he turned down the opportunity to be in a movie with John Cena, having wrestling as a side quest, not being discussed in the celebrity wrestling conversation, taking bumps through glass and onto thumbtacks, working with AEW and MLW, which spot hurt the most, his upcoming role as Chris Farley, potentially starring in a Mick Foley biopic, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

Mick Foley: The Truth About Hell In A Cell, Crazy WWE Moments, The Rock, Randy Orton, Triple H

Mick Foley (@realmickfoley) is a professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Irvine, CA to discuss how his career could have been different without the Hell in a Cell match, winning the WWE Championship on WWE Raw, his legendary hardcore matches with Randy Orton and Triple H, getting The Rock with his "It doesn't matter" catchphrase, if November is too early to put up the Christmas tree, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

AskCVV #108 - Predicting John Cena's Final Opponent, Dom vs. Rey, Chris Jericho WWE Return?, Survivor Series

See you in San Diego & Las Vegas for INSIGHT LIVE! Get tickets: https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #108! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet answers questions and makes predictions about John Cena's "The Last Time Is Now" Tournament to determine who his final opponent will be. He also answers questions about where Dominik Mysterio vs. Rey Mysterio is headed, whether Chris Jericho could return to WWE, what the teams might look like for Survivor Series: WarGames, who Chad Gable might feud with when he returns from injury and much more!

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

Maxxine Dupri Wants To Win A WWE Title, Becky Lynch, Getting Engaged, LA Knight

Maxxine Dupri (@maxxinedupri) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Tampa, FL to discuss getting engaged to Anthony Luke and teaming with her fiancé on WWE live events, her in-ring progression that included standout matches with Becky Lynch, working with Nikki Bella, the storyline where her late brother was brought up, dealing with criticism, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

Grayson Waller On Austin Theory, Getting JACKED, New Day, Roasting Fans, CM Punk

Grayson Waller (@GraysonWWE) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Anaheim, CA to discuss WWE's recent trip to Australia and not being a part of the Crown Jewel card, the rise of Australian wrestlers, ending his alliance with Austin Theory and A-Town Down, teaming with The New Day, what he really thinks of the Canadian Destroyer, upsetting Taylor Swift fans, recently debuting a new finisher, who his WWE dream match is, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

AskCVV #107 - Is Jey Uso The Next World Champ? The Biggest Storyline Of 2025, Brock Lesnar's Next Opponent

See you in San Diego & Las Vegas for INSIGHT LIVE! Get tickets: https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #107! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet gives his BOLD predictions for Saturday Night's Main Event and answers questions about what the big story for 2025 has been so far, the best submissions of all time, Mount Rushmore of WWE commentators, the most inspiring wrestlers ever, the Blue Jays in the World Series, taking a chop from GUNTHER and much more.

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2025

Michael Chandler: The Next UFC Star In WWE?, Fighting Conor McGregor, "See You At The Top!"

Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) is a UFC fighter and podcaster. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Nashville, TN to discuss the upcoming UFC event set to take place at The White House, potentially fighting Conor McGregor at the show, cutting a promo on an episode of WWE Raw, possibly pursuing pro wrestling after MMA, why he ends his promos with "See you at the top", and more! Please support our sponsors!

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

Mickie James: Hall Of Fame Induction, Trish Stratus, Nick Aldis, WWE Return, Hardcore Country

Mickie James (@MickieJames) is a professional wrestler and TNA Hall of Famer. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Nashville, TN to discuss her recent Hall Of Fame induction at Bound For Glory, if one more match is possible, wrestling most of her career under her real name, her rivalry with Trish Stratus and the infamous spot during their WrestleMania 22 match, receiving her belongings in a trash bag after being released, if her husband Nick Aldis could return to the ring, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

AskCVV #106 - Predicting The Next World Heavyweight Champ, Grading John Cena's Retirement Tour, Worst Storyline Of All Time

Get tickets for Insight LIVE in San Diego & Las Vegas! https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #106! On this episode, Chris predicts who the next WWE World Heavyweight Champion will be, and answers questions about why Bron Breakker isn't in contention for the Championship, whether Cody will turn heel, who attacked Jacob Fatu, the best looking Championships of all time, grading the John Cena retirement tour, worst storyline of all time and more!

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2025

Jelly Roll: WWE Debut, SummerSlam Match, 250lb Weight Loss, Randy Orton, Logan Paul, The Rock

Get tickets for Insight LIVE in San Diego & Las Vegas! https://cvvtix.com Jelly Roll (@JellyRoll615) is a Grammy-nominated singer. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Nashville, TN to discuss his success in the music world and how that led to a spot at WWE SummerSlam 2024, chokeslamming Austin Theory, teaming with Randy Orton at SummerSlam, taking a frog splash from Logan Paul on the announce table, giving Drew McIntyre a Black Hole Slam, how he lost 250 pounds, finally meeting The Rock after a decade of speaking with him, interactions with pro wrestling legends, if another match could happen, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025

Natalya On Her New Character, Owen Hart, Montreal Screwjob, Tyson Kidd Accident, Vince McMahon

Natalya (@NatByNature) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. She sit down with Chris Van Vliet in Tampa, FL to discuss her new autobiography "Last Hart Beating" and why now was the right time to release the book, the most difficult chapters to write about, why her path to WWE was not as easy as some may have expected, her new character outside of WWE that has competed at Bloodsport, GCW and the NWA, slapping Vince McMahon at WrestleMania 26, how she found out that Owen Hart had passed away at Over The Edge 1999, when her husband Tyson Kidd (TJ Wilson) broke his neck in the ring, being a Guinness World Record holder and more!

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025

AskCVV #105 - Is Seth Rollins Actually Injured?, Predicting John Cena's Final 4 Opponents, AJ Styles Retiring

Get tickets for Insight LIVE in San Diego & Las Vegas! https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #105! On this episode, Chris gives his review of Crown Jewel: Perth and also TNA's Bound For Glory and answers questions about John Cena vs. AJ Styles, who John Cena's final four opponents are, AJ Styles retiring in 2026, whether Seth Rollins is actually injured, The Vision breaking up, a potential trade between WWE and AEW, the best monster characters in WWE, the best wrestler to never hold the WWE Championship and much more!

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2025

Peter Rosenberg: John Cena's Last Match, Getting Hired By WWE, Vince McMahon Interview, Hip Hop Mount Rushmore

Get tickets for Insight LIVE in San Diego & Las Vegas! https://cvvtix.com Peter Rosenberg (@RosenbergRadio) is a broadcaster and WWE panelist. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Indianapolis, IN to discuss his journey from ESPN to WWE, previously interviewing Vince McMahon about getting a job at WWE, why Bobby Heenan is his number one manager in wrestling, if Randy Savage is the GOAT, who could be John Cena's final opponent, his hip hop Mount Rushmore, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2025

IYO SKY: Rhea Ripley, WrestleMania 41, Signature Emote, Trash Can Moonsault, MITB, Damage CTRL

Get tickets for Insight LIVE in San Diego & Las Vegas! https://cvvtix.com IYO SKY (@Iyo_SkyWWE) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Indianapolis, IN to discuss her match of the year with Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 41, winning Money in the Bank and cashing in to become Women's Champion, the trash can dive at Survivor Series, how her pointing taunt began, future dream matches, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025

AskCVV #104 - Crown Jewel Predictions, This Wrestler NEEDS To Turn Heel, John Cena Surprise Appearance, Funniest Guest Ever

Get tickets for Insight LIVE in San Diego & Las Vegas! https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #104! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet gives his bold predictions for Crown Jewel: Perth and TNA Bound For Glory, he also answers questions about whether Brock Lesnar will return to cost Cody Rhodes the match, who should turn heel to advance their career, Mount Rushmore of Canadian wrestlers, surprise appearances by John Cena, the best props in wrestling, AJ Styles vs. John Cena, the funniest wrestler and much more!

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2025

Nic Nemeth: WWE Return? TNA, Almost Signing With AEW, Spirit Squad, John Cena, Infamous Match vs. Goldberg

Get tickets for Insight LIVE in San Diego & Las Vegas! https://cvvtix.com Nic Nemeth (@NicTNemeth) is a professional wrestler currently signed to TNA. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to discuss leaving WWE in 2023 and TNA was the right fit, whether joining AEW was ever a possibility, wrestling Goldberg at SummerSlam 2019, the infamous Iron Man match against Seth Rollins that was hijacked by the crowd, the messy New Year's Eve toast with AJ Lee, possibly making a return to WWE TV, a potential Hall of Fame induction, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2025

Killer Kross & Scarlett: WWE Exit, AEW, "We Want Kross" Chants, Pipebomb Promo

Get tickets for Insight LIVE in San Diego & Las Vegas! https://cvvtix.com Karrion Kross (@realKILLERkross) and Scarlett Bordeaux (@Lady_Scarlett13) are professional wrestlers previously signed with WWE. They sit down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to discuss their time in WWE coming to an end, the conversations regarding contracts possibly being renewed, the viral promo after WrestleMania and the reaction to it, being added to WrestleMania at the last minute, what's next for them in wrestling, possibly returning to WWE or signing with AEW, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2025

AskCVV #103 - Cena's Final Match Is Official, "Smashing Machine' Review, PWI 500 Thoughts, Best Theme Songs With No Lyrics

Get tickets for Insight LIVE in San Diego & Las Vegas! https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #103! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about John Cena's Final Match being officially announced for December 13 in Washington, DC and who it might be against, the possibility of continuing his Farewell Tour to WrestleMania, whether or not The Rock will return, honest thoughts on The Smashing Machine, why Rhea Ripley isn't in contention for a Championship at Crown Jewel: Perth, whether there should be more matches added to PLEs, thoughts on the PWI 500, the best theme songs with no lyrics and more!

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2025

Mark Kerr: The Real-life 'Smashing Machine' On The Rock's Performance, Wrestling Kurt Angle, UFC Hall Of Fame

Get tickets for Insight LIVE in San Diego & Las Vegas! https://cvvtix.com Mark Kerr (@markkerrtsm) is a retired MMA fighter and former amateur wrestler. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to discuss his life story being told in the new biopic "The Smashing Machine", how the movie came to be and how The Rock became involved in the project, his thoughts on the movie, fighting in UFC, how he got the nickname The Smashing Machine, the differences between the fighter and the person, battling addiction, wrestling Kurt Angle prior to the 1996 Olympics, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2025

Santizap: Oil Up, John Cena's Heel Turn, Best Current Theme Song, Most Underrated in WWE, Roman Reigns, The Rock

Santiago Zapata (@MrSantiZap) is a podcaster and YouTuber better known as SantiZap. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to discuss the success of his YouTube channel in a short amount of time, his reaction clips being featured on WWE TV, making sure he posts a new video every day no matter what, the John Cena retirement tour and who the final opponent might be, celebrities in wrestling, Logan Paul's WWE career so far and more!

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2025

AskCVV #102 - John Cena SQUASHED By Brock Lesnar, Wrestlepalooza Review, Will Edge Return To WWE?, Jey Uso Heel Turn

Get tickets for Insight LIVE in San Diego & Las Vegas! https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #102! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about why John Cena got squashed by Brock Lesnar at Wrestlepalooza, what the best match from All Out was, why there is no build up to AJ Styles vs. John Cena, the possibility of Edge (Adam Copeland) being John Cena's last opponent, whether Jey Uso needs to turn heel, the best and worst cities for WrestleMania and much more!

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2025

Charles Robinson: WWE's GOAT Referee On Brutal Bumps, His Viral Ramp Run, Iconic Matches, John Cena, Cody Rhodes

Get tickets for Insight LIVE in San Diego on November 28! https://cvvtix.com Charles Robinson (@WWERobinson) is a professional wrestling referee with WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Indianapolis, IN to discuss his legendary career in both WCW and WWE, refereeing some of the biggest matches of all time, being the first WWE referee to ref in 4 different decades, his viral run at WrestleMania, taking a spear from Goldberg, a shoulder block from John Cena, getting to work with Ric Flair as Lil' Naitch, being hospitalized after getting bitten by a bat, the worst bump he ever took, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2025

Mark Nash: WWE's Newest Ring Announcer, "Never Seen 17", John Cena, Cody Rhodes

Get tickets for Insight LIVE in San Diego on November 28! https://cvvtix.com Mark Shunock (@MarkShunock) is a ring announcer for WWE performing under the name Mark Nash. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Las Vegas to discuss his journey from the theater stage to professional wrestling, playing Timon in "The Lion King" Broadway show, how he went from announcing Top Rank Boxing to WWE, providing the introductions for John Cena and Cody Rhodes, the origin of his WWE name, winning the Stanley Cup with the Las Vegas Golden Knights and more!

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2025

AskCVV #101 - WrestleMania 43 In Saudi, Wrestlepalooza & All Out Predictions, Who Beats Cody Rhodes For The WWE Championship?

Get tickets for Insight LIVE in San Diego on November 28! https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #101! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet gives his bold predictions for WWE Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis and AEW All Out in Toronto and answers questions about WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia, whether Joe Hendry will sign with WWE this year, who will beat Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship, if Brock Lesnar is retiring, favorite Disney movie, what's next for Sheamus and much more!

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2025

Shawn Michaels: Legendary Matches, Classic Feuds, NXT, Favorite Opponents, Mr. WrestleMania

Grab a CVV Micro Brawler! - https://cvvmerch.comShawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) is a retired professional wrestler, 2-time WWE Hall of Famer, and the Senior Vice President of Talent Development, Creative at NXT. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Las Vegas, NV to discuss the transition from wrestler to running NXT, what looks for in a young Superstar, the 2 defining eras of his in-ring career, his epic matches with the likes of The Undertaker, Ric Flair and Kurt Angle, whether he views himself as the greatest wrestler of all time, his thoughts on his return match at Crown Jewel, his mindset to become Mr. WrestleMania and more!

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2025

Stephanie Vaquer: La Primera, Devil's Kiss, First Year In WWE, Women's World Championship

Grab a CVV Micro Brawler! - https://cvvmerch.com Stephanie Vaquer (@Steph_Vaquer) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Las Vegas, NV to discuss her incredible first year in WWE, winning the NXT Women's and Women's North American Championships to become a double champion, her quick call up to the main roster, Booker T's reaction to her Devil's Kiss move, the meaning behind her horns and face paint, her Clash in Paris title match being canceled, facing IYO SKY for the WWE Women's World Championship, future dream matches, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2025

AskCVV #100 - AJ Lee's Return, Smashing Machine Review - Is it The Rock's Best Performance?, What's Next For AJ Styles

Grab a CVV Micro Brawler! - https://cvvmerch.com Welcome to AskCVV #100! Wow! What a huge number! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet gives his full review of The Smashing Machine starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt and answers questions about AJ Lee's WWE return, what her next feud will be, whether John Cena or Brock Lesnar will win at Wrestlepalooza, what AJ Styles is going to do before he retires, WWE's recent list of the most indestructible Superstars in history, the greatest wrestling video game of all time and much more!

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2025

MVP On Leaving WWE For AEW, The Hurt Syndicate, Matt Hardy Feud, Getting Emotional About KofiMania

MVP (@the305MVP) is a professional wrestler currently signed to AEW and known for his time in WWE and TNA. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Las Vegas, NV to discuss leaving WWE in 2024 and signing with AEW, reuniting The Hurt Syndicate, how close he came to becoming World Champion, his signature entrance tunnel, his emotional reaction to Kofi Kingston winning the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 35, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2025

Dan Soder's PERFECT Macho Man & Andre The Giant Impressions, WWE, Roman Reigns, Stand-Up Comedy

Dan Soder (@DanSoder) is an actor and stand-up comedian. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studioin Los Angeles, CA to discuss his lifelong wrestling fandom, his perfect impressions of Macho Man and Andrw The Giant, the similarities between stand-up comedy and pro wrestling, dealing with hecklers, possibly doing more in the wrestling world, being a massive fan of Roman Reigns' transformation, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2025

AskCVV #99 - The Rock's Weight Loss, AJ Lee's WWE Return, Logan Paul vs. John Cena, Mount Rushmore Of Referees

https://cvvtix.com - Get your tickets for Insight LIVE in San Diego on Friday, November 28! Welcome to AskCVV #99! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about Logan Paul vs. John Cena at WWE Clash in Paris, The Rock's shocking transformation (or was it?), AJ Lee's possible return to WWE, the incredible crowd for Clash in Paris, Mount Rushmore of referees, the Speed Championship vs. the 24/7 Champion, the return of RVV and much more!

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2025

Maven: "Hey Guys, Maven Here!", YouTube Channel, Who Does He Have Heat With?, One More Match, The Undertaker

Maven (@MavenHuffman) is a retired professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in New Jersey to discuss the success of his YouTube channel, whether he has gotten any heat for his videos, beating The Undertaker to win the Hardcore Championship, whether he still sees himself as a professional wrestler, if one more match could be possible, wrestling Ric Flair, taking the first televised F5 from Brock Lesnar, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2025

Kelly Kelly Talks Possible WWE Return, Why She Missed Evolution 2, Divas Era, Being A Mom To Twins

Kelly Kelly (@TheBarbieBlank) is a professional wrestler best known for her time in WWE. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Los Angeles, CA to discuss a possible return to WWE, why she turned down the invitation to appear at Evolution, teaming with Maria Menounos at WrestleMania 28, defending the World Heavyweight Championship with Edge, dream matches with current members of the roster, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2025

BONUS: CVV Interviewed About Hitting 1 Million Subscribers, Backyard Wrestling, Content Creation, WWE, UFC

On this bonus episode, Chris Van Vliet is interviewed by Zues Dominguez on "The Good Talk Podcast" at West Coast Creative Studio in Los Angeles, CA. In this conversation, Chris discusses his journey growing his wrestling-focused platform over the past few years. From his early days of backyard wrestling (as Chris Sharp) to amassing over 1 million followers across platforms, Van Vliet shares insights on the power of consistent, high-volume content creation, the importance of collaboration, and his lifelong passion for the wrestling and MMA worlds.

Transcribed - Published: 30 August 2025

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