Episodes
Aug. 23, 2019
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…
Aug. 21, 2019
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, …
Aug. 16, 2019
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 Sh…
Aug. 13, 2019
Ethan Page on why Impact is better than ever, winning tag team titles, The Rock, Canadian wrestlers
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Aug. 10, 2019
John Cena on AEW, WrestleMania 35, Kurt Angle, retirement, The Rock, wisdom
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Aug. 8, 2019
Jimmy Jacobs: The photo that got him fired from WWE, rehab, Impact Wrestling, Vince McMahon
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Aug. 6, 2019
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…
Aug. 5, 2019
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 …
July 23, 2019
Dolph Ziggler: "I'm jealous of Kofi", Bischoff hasn't started on Smackdown, Kevin Owens
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 and his Championship run, losing to Kevin Owens at Extreme Rules, Eric Bisc…
July 21, 2019
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 Ge…
July 18, 2019
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, si…
July 18, 2019
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 fav…
July 18, 2019
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, …
July 18, 2019
Kip Sabian: Being inspired by Spider-Man & The Hurricane, signing with AEW, MJF, British wrestling
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 Hurricane in WWE, his love for superheroes and Spider-man, being signed to …
July 16, 2019
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) Pr…
July 13, 2019
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 favor…
July 12, 2019
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…
July 10, 2019
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…
July 8, 2019
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 …
July 5, 2019
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…
June 29, 2019
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 …
June 27, 2019
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 …
June 26, 2019
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…
June 25, 2019
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 counti…