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Insight with Chris Van Vliet
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AskCVV #148 - Zilla Fatu's WWE Debut, I Hit The ROCK BOTTOM!, Roman Reigns' Opponent In Mexico City, Best Custom Title Designs
Aug 14, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
See you at the next Insight LIVE on August 21 in Toronto with Trish Stratus! https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #148! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about Zilla Fatu making his NXT debut, how long it will be before he joins The Bloodline, CVV hitting the Rock Bottom on Richard Holliday at Booker T's Reality Of Wrestling, the official start and end dates of The Attitude Era, what's next for Solo Sikoa, when Bray Wyatt should be inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame, the Mount R…
Amazing Red: TNA Hall Of Fame, Why He Never Went To WWE, X Division, Inspiring A Generation
Aug 13, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Amazing Red (@amazingred_iod) is a professional wrestler best known for his time in TNA, ROH and House Of Glory. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Orlando, FL to discuss being inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame and why he didn't expect it, returning to TNA after 15 years to compete in an Ultimate X match, being one of the most influential wrestlers of the past 20 years, how he invented the Code Red, having a dark match with CM Punk in WWE in 2005, why he started House Of Glory, breaking his l…
Nikki Cross: WWE Release, Wyatt Sicks, Nikki A.S.H., Women's Championship, PROGRESS Wrestling
Aug 11, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
See you at Insight LIVE on August 21 in Toronto with Trish Stratus! https://cvvtix.com Nikki Storm (@nikki.storm08) is a professional wrestler best known for her time in WWE as Nikki Cross. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Orlando, FL to discuss her journey from being an extra on WWE TV to signing with the company, her multiple personas including Nikki Cross, Nikki A.S.H. and Abby The Witch, winning the Women's Championship as Nikki A.S.H., where the inspiration came from for her superhero…
AskCVV #147 - SummerSlam Surprises, Green Shirt Guy, Brock Lesnar Retires (For Real), What's Next For Oba Femi
Aug 7, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
Welcome to AskCVV #147! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet gives his thoughts from his point of view sitting in the front row at SummerSlam on Night 1 and answers questions about what the biggest surprise from SummerSlam was, what's next for Oba Femi, Chelsea Green becoming the Interim WWE Women's Champion, who will induct Brock Lesnar in to the WWE Hall Of Fame, favorite Brock Lesnar match, who the most complete wrestler of all time is, who gets a title shot against Roman Reigns in Mexico City an…
Joe Gacy: Wyatt Sicks, WWE Exit, What's Next, "The Most Illegal Move In The History Of Wrestling"
Aug 6, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Joseph Sawyer (@joe_gacy) is a professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE as Joe Gacy. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Orlando, FL to discuss him and the rest of the Wyatt Sicks being released by WWE, the group's incredible debut, winning the Tag Team Championships, memories of Bray Wyatt, his controversial NXT persona that became mainstream news, being part of "the most illegal move in wrestling" viral video, the Wyatt Sicks having their own attraction at Universal's Halloween Ho…
The Undertaker: WrestleMania Streak, Worst Chokeslam, AAA, The Rock, Hell In A Cell w/ Mick Foley
Aug 4, 2026 · 48 min
The Undertaker (@undertaker) is a retired professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at Fanatics Fest in New York City to discuss his role in AAA and the legendary El Grande Americano mask vs. mask match, his favorite matches from the WrestleMania streak, the story behind his Old School move, who took the best and worst chokeslam, dragging Hulk Hogan with his motorcycle, how much longer he wants to do his podcast, and more! Please support our sponsors: HELIX S…
AskCVV #146 - SummerSlam Predictions, Grayson Waller's NXT Promo, Mike Santana Is Now Cruz Montana
Jul 31, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
What's up Real Real Ones! Welcome to AskCVV #146! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet gives his bold predictions from SummerSlam and who might be the surprise return, he also answers questions about why Mike Santana had to change his name to Cruz Montana, Grayson Waller's recent promo on NXT, early MITB picks, Mount Rushmore questions in general, emotional moments in interviews and more! Quote I'm thinking about: “The power of a sacrifice is in the cost to the person making it.” - Odyssey Please su…
Nick Aldis On Facing Gunther At SummerSlam, What's Next, Cody Rhodes, Getting RKO'd By Randy Orton
Jul 30, 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
Nick Aldis (@nickaldis) is a professional wrestler and the General Manager of SmackDown. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Nashville, TN to discuss his match against Gunther at SummerSlam, whether he thought a match in WWE was actually possible, how he became the General Manager of SmackDown, if he was considered to face Randy Orton at WrestleMania, if a match with Cody Rhodes might be possible in WWE, hilarious segments with Chelsea Green and R-Truth, wrestling AJ Styles and Sting in TNA, wh…
Matt Cardona Is Back In WWE! Returning As Zack Ryder, Chelsea Green, His INSANE Figure Collection
Jul 28, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Matt Cardona (@themattcardona) is a WWE pro wrestler competing on SmackDown. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Orlando, FL to discuss returning to WWE after almost 6 years away, his 2025 return as Zack Ryder in the John Cena tournament, possibly teaming up with his wife Chelsea Green, only needing the WWE Championship to be a Grand Slam Champion, how much his figure collection is worth, and more! Please support our sponsors: HELIX SLEEP: Flash sale! Go to https://helixsleep.com/cvv for 27% of…
AskCVV #145 - CM Punk & Cody Get Heated, Big Cass' WWE Return, Nick Aldis vs. Gunther, Best Wrestling Video Game Ever
Jul 24, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Welcome to AskCVV #145! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet recaps SNME's and the fallout between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes, he also answers questions about Fanatics Fest NYC being interviewed by Stephanie McMahon and interviewing The Undertaker, what will happen between Nick Aldis and Gunther, the next "Paul Heyman Guy", predicting the order of the matches at SummerSlam, Mount Rushmore of bald wrestlers, best wrestling quotes, Big Cass' WWE return, the best wrestling video game ever and much more! Q…
Dragon Lee: AJ Styles Tag Team, Sitting On Undertaker's Bike, Unmasked By GUNTHER, Rey Mysterio
Jul 23, 2026 · 59 min
Dragon Lee (@dragonlee95oficial) is a professional wrestler and former WWE Tag Team Champion. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in London, England to discuss his journey from Mexico to WWE, being a second-generation wrestler, the meaning behind his mask, winning the tag titles with AJ Styles, fans referring to the team as "AJ Lee", sitting on The Undertaker's motorcycle and what happened next, getting his mask pulled off by Gunther, wanting a match with Rey Mysterio, and more! Please support our…
AJ Styles On Retirement, Gunther, Hall Of Fame, John Cena, One More Match?
Jul 21, 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
AJ Styles (@ajstylesp1) is a retired professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Nashville, TN to discuss his retirement match with Gunther at the Royal Rumble, why he didn't wait until WrestleMania, if there were ever plans for a retirement tour, his phenomenal match with John Cena in Australia, being inducted into the Hall of Fame, his son Avery Styles following in his footsteps, if he really is done with wrestling, and more! Please support our sponsors: H…
AskCVV #144 - Who Turns Heel: Cody Or Punk?, SNME Predictions, Big Return At SummerSlam
Jul 17, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
See you at the next Insight LIVE! Get tickets at https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #144! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about the feud between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes and who could turn heel, whether there needs to be a stipulation in the SummerSlam match with Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns, predictions for Saturday Night's Main Event at Madison Square Garden, Mount Rushmore of the greatest wrestling moments that happened at MSG, what would happen if the Montreal Screwjob n…
Gangrel On The Brood, Attitude Era Stories, His Epic Entrance Theme, Edge & Christian
Jul 16, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
David Heath (@gangreldavidheath) is a professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE as Gangrel. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Nashville, TN to discuss being a trainer at Rusev's KECH Pro Wrestling Academy, still wrestling today and how much longer he wants to keep going for, why he hasn't worn a white shirt in over 20 years, why the Attitude Era was so incredible, the rumor about why he was fired from WWE, not being a part of WrestleMania 39, his AEW appearance, spiking CVV with an…
Ethan Page: Main Roster Debut, Intercontinental Champ Goals, Chelsea Green, The Rock Promo
Jul 14, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Ethan Page (@official_ego) is a professional wrestler and a member of the WWE Raw roster. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in London, England to discuss being a tag team champion with Cody Rhodes in Alpha-1 Wrestling, MJF hitting on his sister, winning the North American Championship in NXT, getting a custom Canadian Title and hating the Lance Storm comparisons, why his pairing with Chelsea Green worked so well, his NXT segment with The Rock, why he hated his old theme song that fans loved, and…
AskCVV #143 - CM Punk's Surprise Champion Win, What Happens To Sami Zayn?, Kenny Omega Beats MJF For The AEW World Title
Jul 10, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
See you at the next Insight LIVE! Get your tickets at https://cvvtix.com Welcome to Ask #143! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about CM Punk returning on Raw in Chicago and winning the WWE Championship, what is next for Sami Zayn, who will CM Punk face at SummerSlam, is Brock Lesnar really Mr. SummerSlam, Kenny Omega beats MJF for the AEW World Championship, what the main event at AEW All In will be, the most important traits to become a star in pro wrestling, who would be the…
Finn Bálor: THE DEMON, Universal Championship, Judgment Day, Bullet Club & Why He's Better Than Ever
Jul 9, 2026 · 1 hr 31 min
Finn Bálor (@finnbalor) is a professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE and NJPW. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in London to discuss his journey from Ireland to WWE, if he thought about leaving New Japan earlier than he did, winning the Universal Championship and vacating the title the next day, how he stays in great shape, getting his head split open at WrestleMania 39, his last-minute match with AJ Styles, missing out a match with Bray Wyatt, wrestling CM Punk in Ireland, and mor…
The Great Khali: WWE World Champ, "The Longest Yard", Undertaker, Punjabi Prison Match, Hall Of Fame
Jul 7, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
The Great Khali (@thegreatkhali) is an actor and WWE Hall of Famer. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Houston, TX to discuss being one of the most famous people in India, how he got signed by WWE, debuting with The Undertaker, transitioning from a giant into a comedy character, starring in movies "The Longest Yard" and "Get Smart", the origin of The Punjabi Prison match, winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, getting inducted into the Hall of Fame, whether he has retired, and more! P…
AskCVV #142 - Sami Zayn Is WWE Champ, Oba Femi Chooses Brock Lesnar, What's Next For Cody Rhodes
Jul 3, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
See you at the next Insight LIVE! Get tickets at https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #142! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet discusses the fallout from Night Of Champions and the winners of both King and Queen Of The Ring he also answers questions about Sami Zayn winning the WWE Undisputed Championship, Oba Femi giving up his title shot to face Brock Lesnar in a Hell In A Cell match at SummerSlam, what's next for Cody Rhodes, the Top 5 most iconic moments in WWE history, Kevin Owens' possible re…
Jeff Jarrett On Creating TNA, Being Fired From WWE, Chyna, AEW, Taylor Swift Babysitting His Kids
Jul 2, 2026 · 1 hr 39 min
Jeff Jarrett (@RealJeffJarrett) is an AEW wrestler, WWE Hall of Famer and the founder of TNA Wrestling. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Nashville, TN to discuss him and TNA being featured on "Dark Side of the Ring", being fired on WWE TV, where the six-sided ring came from, his current relationship with Dixie Carter, wrestling Chyna in WWE and TNA, his favorite guitar shots, being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, Taylor Swift babysitting his kids, and more! Please support our sponsors: H…
Brian Cage On Choosing AEW Over WWE, Having The Best Body In Wrestling, Wanting To Be AEW Champ
Jun 30, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
Brian Cage (@briancage) is a professional wrestler in AEW. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Los Angeles, CA to discuss winning the Mr. Nevada bodybuilding competition, being cast in the new Steven Spielberg movie "Disclosure Day" with Lance Archer, recovering from a knee injury, his AEW return, wanting to become AEW World Champion, giving Sting his first bump in AEW, how close he came to signing with WWE, and more! Please support our sponsors: HELIX SLEEP: Flash…
AskCVV #141 - Night Of Champions Predictions, KOTR & QOTR Picks, Early MITB Thoughts, Greatest Minds In Wrestling
Jun 26, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
Welcome to AskCVV #141! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about WWE Night Of Champions and makes a case for who should win both King and Queen Of The Ring. He also discusses who could possibly win Money In The Bank, the biggest takeaway from the recent interview with Paul Heyman, Jason Statham's appearance on Raw, the greatest minds in the history of pro wrestling, what the main event for AEW All In will be, hints about a BIG interview on the way and much more! Quote I'm thinkin…
Big E: The New Day, Career Ending Injury, Becoming WWE Champion, BIG MEATY MEN SLAPPING MEAT
Jun 25, 2026 · 2 hr 9 min
Preorder Big E's new book "How I Got Over" at https://howigotover.com Ettore Ewen (@WWEBigE) is a former WWE Champion and panelist best known as Big E. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Oakland, CA to discuss his upcoming memoir titled How I Got Over, why now was the right time to write the book, overcoming many physical and mental struggles over the course of his career, winning Money in the Bank and then the WWE Championship, his career-ending injury that occurred during a match on SmackDow…
Paul Heyman On Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, ECW, Failed "Paul Heyman Guys", Triple H
Jun 23, 2026 · 2 hr 8 min
Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) is a pro wrestling manager and WWE Hall of Famer. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Stamford, CT to discuss how he brings out the best in the wrestlers he advocates for, being aligned with top stars such as Brock Lesnar, CM Punk and Roman Reigns, how he became Roman Reigns' Wise Man, why Curtis Axel and Cesaro didn't work as "Paul Heyman Guys", being in the ring with Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42 when Lesnar appeared to have retired, what he does behind the scene…
AskCVV #140 - Best King Of The Ring Winners, Dream Matches That Never Happened, John Cena Hall Of Fame Induction
Jun 19, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Welcome to AskCVV #140! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet discusses the chances of Oba Femi winning the King Of The Ring Tournament and whether it will be IYO SKY, Charlotte Flair or Liv Morgan who will become Queen of the Ring. CVV also answers questions about the greatest dream matches that never happened, who the best King Of The Ring winners were of all time, favorite interviews, Danhausen's rise to fame, Mount Rushmore of movies and much more! Quote I'm thinking about: "It ain't about how ha…
Layla On LayCool, Co-Women's Champion, Becoming A Mom, Piggy James, Diva Search, Leaving WWE
Jun 18, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Layla (@mslayel) is a retired 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 why she has returned to wrestling conventions after being away for so long, why she left WWE in 2015, if she is open to one more match, how winning the Diva Search started her WWE journey, being paired with Michelle McCool, the infamous Piggy James storyline, how CM Punk came up with the name Lay-Cool, her and Michelle…
Shawn Michaels (BEST OF CVV) - Mr. WrestleMania, Legendary Matches, Classic Matches, NXT
Jun 16, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
Shawn 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 in this interview from September 2025 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 gr…
AskCVV #139 - TWO Oba Femi Matches At SummerSlam?, Judgment Day Breakup, Heidenreich Interview, AEW Mount Rushmore
Jun 12, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Welcome to AskCVV #139! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about whether Oba Femi could win King Of The Ring and also face Brock Lesnar for TWO matches at SummerSlam, predictions for both King and Queen Of The Ring, who the next WWE Champion under the age of 30 will be, Mount Rushmore of AEW wrestlers, the best play-by-play commentators in wrestling, will The Judgement Day break up and much more! Quote I'm thinking about: "Either you run the day, or the day runs you." – Jim Rohn…
Heidenreich On That Michael Cole Segment, Undertaker Feud, Poetry, Legion Of Doom, Life After WWE
Jun 11, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
Heidenreich (@JonHeidenreich7) is a retired professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in New Orleans, LA to discuss how the viral photo of him working at Walmart made this interview happen, playing professional football before signing with WWE, how poetry became part of his character, being managed by Paul Heyman, his infamous Michael Cole segment, feuding with The Undertaker, winning the Tag Team Championships with Road Warrior Animal as part of the…
Cathy Kelley On Rhea Ripley, WWE Backstage Interviews, Training At The Performance Center, SmackDown
Jun 9, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
Cathy Kelley (@catherinekelley) is a broadcaster and backstage interviewer with WWE. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Los Angeles, CA to discuss being knocked over during the brawl between Liv Morgan and Stephanie Vaquer, training at the WWE Performance Center and possibly getting physical in WWE, her emotional moment when R-Truth made his return, being backstage when CM Punk made his WWE return, learning from Paul Heyman, being a member of Mensa, her TikToks w…
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