Hornswoggle on R Truth, being Vince's son & anonymous Raw General Manager, 24/7 Title

Tony Khan: Why AEW will be a success, CM Punk, TV Deal: 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 5-year plan for the company, being compared to WCW, wins and losses counting in AEW, CM Punk, whether or not he wants to be an on-air personality and much more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

40 min listen

Jungle Boy on his father Luke Perry, Fyter Fest, advice from Cody: 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 Nothing, his spot in that match with Joey Janela, putting on more size, why he doesn't watch WWE, his small part in Quentin Tarantino's new movie "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and more! How can you not root for Jungle Boy? Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

52 min listen

Kelly Kelly on life after wrestling and if she’d return to WWE: 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 from pro wrestling. She names the superstar she would want to feud with, explains how she got the name Kelly Kelly and talks about the night she defended Edge’s World Heavyweight Title. Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

37 min listen

The Young Bucks explain Cody's "gimmicked" chairshot, CM Punk, AEW video game, PAC's status: 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 unprotected chairshot to Cody at Fyter Fest was supposed to go, the conversations they've had with CM Punk, how close they were to signing with WWE, the possibility of an AEW video game, PAC's contract status, if Being The Elite will continue once AEW starts on TNT, who has the final say about storylines in AEW and much, much more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

42 min listen

Shawn Spears - Why he chose AEW over big WWE pay raise: 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 was granted it when so many others weren't, how him leaving WWE might affect his fiancée Peyton Royce, the crazy story of how he came up with the Perfect 10 character, his appearance at Number 10 at the Royal Rumble, his new wrestling school with Tyle Breeze called Flatbacks and more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

58 min listen

Luchasaurus: Dusty Rhodes created my gimmick, master's degree, AEW, Jungle Boy, Big Brother: 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 gimmick, his master's degree in Medieval History, teaming with Jungle Boy, signing with AEW, his time in NXT, appearing on Big Brother and much more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

39 min listen

Eric Bischoff: I’d turn Roman Reigns heel, WWE return: 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 would turn Roman Reigns heel, how he will probably never be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, his thoughts on Smackdown moving to FOX and much more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

23 min listen

MJF interview gets interrupted by room service among many, many other things: 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 him or the worst, you be the judge. Our interview gets interrupted by MJF's room service order, loud water sipping and numerous other things. Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

27 min listen

Hornswoggle on R Truth, being Vince's son & anonymous Raw General Manager, 24/7 Title: 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 keeps mistaking Drake Maverick for him, why he was revealed as the Raw General Manager, being Vince McMahon's illegitimate son, how long he was stuck under the ring, his new book called "Life's Short and so am I" and much more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

47 min listen

Eli Drake explains why he was fired from Impact Wrestling: 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 with Chris to explain what actually happened and what his plans are now. Will we see him back in WWE? Would he go to AEW? Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

58 min listen

Justin Roberts on signing with AEW, leaving WWE, his famous "John Cena" and "Undertaker" intros: 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 Nothing, his famous introductions of "John Cena" and "The Undertaker" and much more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

48 min listen

Batista on AEW vs. WWE and retirement: 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, it really “gives you what you want!!” Dave explains the accidental origins of that phrase, talks about how he would rather go broke than wrestle again and says AEW is not “legitimate competition” to WWE. Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

12 min listen

Santino Marella on creating the cobra, his fake accent, Santina, comedy wrestling: Santino Marella chats with Chris Van Vliet at The Big Event in New York City. He talks about how he created “the cobra”, speaking with a fake Italian accent, whether he thinks he will be inducted into the Hall of Fame, his option on current comedy wrestling gimmicks, winning the Miss WrestleMania Battle Royal as Santina and much more! by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

44 min listen

Melissa Santos on her unique ring announcing, Lucha Underground, marrying Brian Cage: 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 style and her influences, meeting her husband Brian Cage, their wedding, working for Lucha Underground and much more! Audio provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

38 min listen

Simon Miller: WhatCulture, WHY and Wrestling!: Simon Miller from WhatCulture joins Chris in London for the crossover interview you’ve been asking for! Simon talks about working for WhatCulture, their feud with Tama Tonga and Haku at the Bullet Club Street Party, training to be a wrestler, his cohosts leaving for Cultaholic and much more Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

54 min listen

Ryback: Why I said “F you” to WWE: “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 with Chris about why he said “F you” to WWE, the heat he had with CM Punk and John Cena, the positive attitude he has now and much more. Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

42 min listen

Why Rhyno turned down double the money from WWE and left: 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 Chris Van Vliet what went into that decision, his thoughts about AEW, who took his gore better than anyone else, his new business venture as a marina owner and much more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

41 min listen

TJP is making double since leaving WWE, Cruiserweight Classic, dream opponent: 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 he is making almost double since leaving WWE, he lists his dream opponent, being micro managed on 205 Live and much more. Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

38 min listen

Brandon Cutler on how AEW changed his life, Being the Elite, The Young Bucks: 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 Elite led to a job that changed his life. He says he is now able to provide for his wife and two children because of the opportunity he was given, he also talks about how the landscape of wrestling has changed since he started as an indy wrestler, what went right and what went wrong in the Double or Nothing Battle Royale and much more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

51 min listen

Dasha Fuentes on her WWE release, acting robotic, AEW, getting back in the ring: 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 she acted robotic on camera, her thoughts on AEW, wanting to get back into the ring as a wrestler and more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

47 min listen

Darby Allin was homeless before AEW, Coffin Drop to Cody, Skateboarding, Shawn Spears: 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 his car before he signed with AEW, meeting his wife (and fellow wrestler) Priscilla Kelly, how he came up with his signature move The Coffin Drop, transitioning from being a pro skateboarder to a pro wrestler and more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

49 min listen

Jimmy Havoc: The one word AEW won't let him say, Jon Moxley, Death Matches, Injuries, Will Ospreay: 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 Jon Moxley, he describes his injuries in great detail, talks about his favorite matches, being influenced by AFI and Davey Havok, the most emo lyric of all time and more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

38 min listen

Jim Ross: Why AEW can't compete with WWE, 'slobberknocker' origin, Vince McMahon, Chris Benoit: 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 compete with WWE, he gives us the origin to the word slobberknocker, his favorite matches, details his new role as senior advisor for AEW, his thoughts on Chris Benoit going in the WWE Hall of Fame, who is speaking in his ear in AEW and much more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

57 min listen

Flip Gordon on Ring of Honor, AEW, Marty Scurll, injuries, Being The Elite, Villain Enterprises: Flip Gordon sits down with Chris Van Vliet at The Big Event in NYC. He talks about his status with Ring of Honor, the rumors about him going to AEW, teaming with Marty Scurll in Villain Enterprises, recovering from injuries, not wanting to do the 450 splash and much more! My audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: http://bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

52 min listen

Brian Cage's crazy diet to get HUGE, winning the Impact World Championship, Melissa Santos: 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 life, winning the Impact World Championship and his wedding night in the hospital, he discusses how much he has to eat, the day he met his now wife Melissa Santos, his wrestling inspirations growing up, the meaning of GMSI, his favorite Lucha Underground matches and much more! by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

41 min listen

Shawn Spears on why he chose AEW over a WWE pay raise, Cody Rhodes, his fiancee Peyton Royce: 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 with AEW for Double or Nothing the day after his 90 day non-compete clause ended, how him leaving WWE might affect his fiancée Peyton Royce, the crazy story of how he came up with the Perfect 10 character, his appearance at the Royal Rumble, his current AEW contract status and more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

65 min listen

John Cena on AEW, WrestleMania 35, Kurt Angle, retirement, The Rock, wisdom by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

33 min listen

Michael Elgin on getting huge, leaving NJPW for Impact, Canadian Mount Rushmore: "Big Mike" Michael Elgin sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Chicago, IL. He talks about why he left New Japan Pro Wrestling to sign with Impact Wrestling, working with Brian Cage, his diet and workout routine to get as big as he is, his Canadian Mount Rushmore, how becoming a dad has changed him and much more! My audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: http://bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

65 min listen

Brian Pillman Jr on his father, growing his mullet, AEW, inspiration from Stone Cold: 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 college but left it for wrestling, training with Lance Storm in Calgary, how Stone Cold Steve Austin inspired him, working for MLW, how he was booked for AEW, his future plans and more! Blue Wire thanks our partners for this week, Shipstation & Roman. Try Shipstation free for 60 days by going to shipstation.com and entering promo code Blue and go to roman.com/bluewire to get a free online visit & free two day shipping. Watch my first interview with Brian Pillman Jr. here: https://youtu.be/D5dQEFA0Oo4 Follow Brian on Instagram: http://instagram.com/flyinbrian41 My audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: http://bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

58 min listen

Rob Van Dam: I wrestled high 100% of the time, Shane McMahon's Van Terminator, ECW, Paul Heyman: 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 in ECW, who he'd want to induct him in the Hall of Fame, his thoughts on Shane McMahon stealing the Van Terminator and much more. Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson by Insight with Chris Van Vliet

39 min listen

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