Insight with Chris Van Vliet
Episodes
Brian Pillman Jr on his father, growing his mullet, AEW, inspiration from Stone Cold
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Pillman Jr. sits down for a conversation with Chris Van Vliet in Newport, KY. He talks about how he worked a corporate job after graduating from...
Marko Stunt on his size, signing with AEW, Luchasarus, Jungle Boy, Dynamite
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Marko Stunt from Jurassic Express talks with Chris Van Vliet after AEW Dynamite in Washington, DC. He talks about how his height works for him and aga...
Referee Aubrey Edwards on making history, AEW, how she started, Chris Jericho
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
AEW Referee Aubrey Edwards chats with Chris Van Vliet in Washington, DC. She talks about making history as the first ever female referee in a main eve...
Sonny Kiss on stereotypes, AEW, being engaged, inspirations, Nyla Rose and goals
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sonny Kiss sits down with Chris Van Vliet for an interview in Chicago, IL. Sonny talks about breaking through the stereotypes of LGBTQ wrestlers, favo...
What's next for Killer Kross? AEW, NXT, his influences, Scarlett Bordeaux, favorite films
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Killer Kross sits down with Chris Van Vliet at Starrcast III in Chicago, IL. He talks about where he would like to sign next, his thoughts on AEW and ...
Why Ken Shamrock returned to wrestling at age 55, Brock Lesnar, his WWE run, Kurt Angle, UFC
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Shamrock sits down with Chris Van Vliet at Sam's Town Casino in Las Vegas. He talks about why he returned to wrestling at age 55, never getting a ...
How Colt Cabana changed indie wrestling, CM Punk, ending his podcast, AEW
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Colt Cabana chats with Chris Van Vliet at Pro Wrestling Tee's ALL OUT Side Party in Chicago, IL. He talks about why he started creating wrestling merc...
JDfromNY206 on blocking haters, Roman Reigns, NXT vs AEW, commentary
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry aka JDfromNY206 from Off The Script sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Chicago, IL. He talks about why he started his podcast, dealing with hater...
Teddy Hart on maturing after his jail time, Montreal screwjob, Owen Hart, WWE
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Teddy Hart chats with Chris Van Vliet at MLW Fusion in Miami, FL. Teddy speaks openly about his time and jail and what he learned from it, he says Owe...
Sammy Guevara: Why he loves pandas, making AEW history, Cody, being "The Best Ever"
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Shawn Spears on why he chose AEW over a WWE pay raise, Cody Rhodes, his fiancee Peyton Royce
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Spears (Tye Dillinger) sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Orlando, FL. He talks about why he asked to be released from his WWE contract, signing ...
Melissa Santos on her unique ring announcing, Lucha Underground, marrying Brian Cage
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Santos talks with Chris Van Vliet at Impact Wrestling in Hollywood, CA. She talks about how she got into wrestling, her unique ring announcing...
Rob Van Dam: I wrestled high 100% of the time, Shane McMahon's Van Terminator, ECW, Paul Heyman
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Van Dam chats with Chris Van Vliet in New York City about his new documentary Headstrong. RVD also says he was high 100% of the time he wrestled i...
Ethan Page on why Impact is better than ever, winning tag team titles, The Rock, Canadian wrestlers
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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John Cena on AEW, WrestleMania 35, Kurt Angle, retirement, The Rock, wisdom
10 Aug 2019
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Jimmy Jacobs: The photo that got him fired from WWE, rehab, Impact Wrestling, Vince McMahon
08 Aug 2019
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MJF interview gets interrupted by room service among many, many other things
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) sits down with Chris Van Vliet in his hotel suite in Las Vegas. This is either the best interview you've ever seen with h...
Brian Cage's crazy diet to get HUGE, winning the Impact World Championship, Melissa Santos
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Impact Wrestling World Champion Brian Cage talks to Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA. Brian talks about how he spent both of the biggest nights of his...
Dolph Ziggler: "I'm jealous of Kofi", Bischoff hasn't started on Smackdown, Kevin Owens
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dolph Ziggler chats with Chris Van Vliet before Smackdown Live at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL. He talks about why he is jealous of Kofi a...
Hornswoggle on R Truth, being Vince's son & anonymous Raw General Manager, 24/7 Title
21 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hornswoggle (Dylan Postl) talks with Chris Van Vliet at Gangrel's Wrestling Asylum's "Let It Ride" show in Dania Beach, FL. He talks about how R Truth...
Luchasaurus: Dusty Rhodes created my gimmick, master's degree, AEW, Jungle Boy, Big Brother
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Luchasaurus (Austin Matelson) sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Daytona Beach before AEW's Fyter Fest. He talks about how Dusty Rhodes created his gim...
Jimmy Havoc: The one word AEW won't let him say, Jon Moxley, Death Matches, Injuries, Will Ospreay
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Havoc chats with Chris Van Vliet before AEW's Fyter Fest in Daytona Beach, FL. Jimmy says he specifically asked AEW if he can have a match with ...
TJP is making double since leaving WWE, Cruiserweight Classic, dream opponent
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
TJ Perkins chats with Chris Van Vliet in Las Vegas, NV. He talks about how he wasn't under contract when he won the WWE Cruiserweight title, he says h...
Kip Sabian: Being inspired by Spider-Man & The Hurricane, signing with AEW, MJF, British wrestling
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kip Sabian sits down with Chris Van Vliet before Fight For The Fallen in Jacksonville, FL. Kip talks about wanting to be a wrestler after seeing The H...
Darby Allin was homeless before AEW, Coffin Drop to Cody, Skateboarding, Shawn Spears
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
arby Allin sits down with Chris Van Vliet in his hotel room before Fight For The Fallen in Jacksonville, FL. Darby talks about how he was living in hi...
Jim Ross: Why AEW can't compete with WWE, 'slobberknocker' origin, Vince McMahon, Chris Benoit
13 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Ross sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Jacksonville, FL before AEW's Fight For The Fallen. JR talks about how it's "ludicrous" that AEW could comp...
Dasha Fuentes on her WWE release, acting robotic, AEW, getting back in the ring
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dasha Fuentes chats with Chris Van Vliet in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She opens up about why she was released and how she was released, the criticism that ...
The Young Bucks explain Cody's "gimmicked" chairshot, CM Punk, AEW video game, PAC's status
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Young Bucks, Matt and Nick Jackson talk with Chris at Florida Supercon in Miami Beach, FL. They cover a number of topics including how the unprote...
Brandon Cutler on how AEW changed his life, Being the Elite, The Young Bucks
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Cutler chats with Chris Van Vliet at Florida Supercon in Miami Beach, FL. Brandon talks about how working with The Young Bucks on Being the El...
Justin Roberts on signing with AEW, leaving WWE, his famous "John Cena" and "Undertaker" intros
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Roberts sits down with Chris Van Vliet at his house in Phoenix, AZ. He talks about leaving WWE, signing with AEW, Brandi Rhodes, Double or Noth...
Jungle Boy on his father Luke Perry, Fyter Fest, advice from Cody
29 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jungle Boy (Jack Perry) sits down with Chris in Los Angeles to talk about his father Luke Perry, being part of the Battle Royale at AEW's Double or No...
Eric Bischoff: I’d turn Roman Reigns heel, WWE return
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Bischoff chats with Chris in June 2018 about his legacy in the wrestling world. He said he probably would never return to WWE, that if he did he ...
Simon Miller: WhatCulture, WHY and Wrestling!
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Miller from WhatCulture joins Chris in London for the crossover interview you’ve been asking for! Simon talks about working for WhatCulture, t...
Tony Khan: Why AEW will be a success, CM Punk, TV Deal
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
AEW President and CEO sits down with Chris and covers some big topics regarding AEW. Tony talks about their TV deal, how he signed Dustin Rhodes, his ...
Eli Drake explains why he was fired from Impact Wrestling
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eli Drake was fired from Impact Wrestling recently amid reports that he didn’t want to work an intergender match with Tessa Blanchard. He sits down ...
Why Rhyno turned down double the money from WWE and left
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rhyno’s WWE contract officially ends on July 17 and despite being offered more than double his current salary, he has decided to leave. He tells Chr...
Kelly Kelly on life after wrestling and if she’d return to WWE
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Kelly (Barbie Blank) just celebrated 13 years since her WWE debut at age 19 and opens up to Chris about what life has been like since retiring f...
Ryback: Why I said “F you” to WWE
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“The Big Guy” Ryback is best known for his time in WWE but he has grown to become a successful entrepreneur and podcaster since leaving. He talks ...
Batista on AEW vs. WWE and retirement
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Bautista and Kumail Nanjiani sit down with Chris Van Vliet to chat about their new comedy STUBER. While this is a shorter interview than usual, i...
Shawn Spears - Why he chose AEW over big WWE pay raise
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Spears (Tye Dillinger) is the newest member to the AEW roster. He goes into detail about why he asked for his release from WWE, why he thinks he...