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Insight with Chris Van Vliet
by Cumulus Podcast Network
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.
Episodes
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Drew McIntyre: WWE Return, Hollywood Roles, CM Punk Hatred, Favorite Claymore Kicks
Drew McIntyre (@dmcintyrewwe) is a WWE professional wrestler and actor. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Nashville, TN to discuss his role in the upcoming ReelShort film "Agent of Shadows" as well as his roles in "Hexed" and "The Last Druid", working with Henry Cavill on "Highlander", what's...
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AskCVV #157 - What's Next For LA Knight?, Penta & Tiffany Stratton Win MITB, Camelo Hayes Joins The 946
Grab a brand new Chris Sharp Micro Brawler at https://cvvmerch.com Welcome to AskCVV #157! On this one, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about what's next for LA Knight after losing his match against Roman Reigns at Money In The Bank, why Tiffany Stratton won the women's MITB ladder match…
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Kaitlyn: WWE Divas Champ, AJ Lee, Why She Said "No" To A WWE Return, Life After Wrestling
Celeste Bonin (@celestebonin) is a professional wrestler best known for her time in WWE as Kaitlyn. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Houston, TX to discuss joining WWE with no pro wrestling experience, her friendship with AJ Lee, winning the Divas Championship, Michael Cole burying her NXT...
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Maria Kanellis: WWE Divas Era, Wrestling Kurt Angle & Umaga, Pregnancy Storyline, 24/7 Champ, Santino Marella
Maria Kanellis (@mariakanellis) is a professional wrestler best known for her time in WWE. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Nashville, TN to discuss her journey from the Diva Search to wrestling in WWE, how the ditsy interviewer character was pitched to her, having matches with Umaga and…
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AskCVV #156 - MITB Bold Predictions, Breakout Star of 2026, The Attitude Era's Unsung Hero
Join me at the next Insight LIVE! Get your tickets at https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #156! On this episode Chris Van Vliet gives his predictions for who will win at Money In the Bank in New Orleans and answers questions about who the WWE breakout star of 2026 is, who was the unsung hero of...
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Chad Gable: El Grande Americano, Mask vs. Mask, Intercontinental Champ, Penta, Kurt Angle
Get tickets for the next Insight LIVE! https://cvvtix.com Chad Gable (@wwegable) is a professional wrestler and the WWE Intercontinental Champion. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Minneapolis, MN to discuss his Intercontinental Championship win at SummerSlam, becoming El Grande Americano and...
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Scotty 2 Hotty: Too Cool, THE WORM, Attitude Era, Rikishi, Brian Christopher
Get tickets for Insight LIVE this Friday in New Orleans! https://cvvtix.com Scott Garland (@thescottgarland) is a professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE as Scotty 2 Hotty and now works as a backstage producer coach in AEW. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Orlando, FL to discuss...
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AskCVV #155 - PAC Tribute, Jaida Parker's RAW Debut, 946 vs. The Bloodline, Trick Williams' Next Feud
Join me at Insight LIVE in New Orleans on October 9th! https://cvvtix.com Happy Friday! Welcome to AskCVV #155! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about PAC's best matches ever, Jaida Parker's Main Roster debut on RAW, whether Naomi will return soon and which storyline she will be...
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Booker T's Hilarious NXT Commentary, Trick Williams, Stone Cold Feud, Stephanie Vaquer
Booker T (@bookert5x) is a pro wrestler, announcer, and 2-time WWE Hall of Famer. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Houston, TX to discuss being an NXT announcer and why it is more fun than being on the main roster, how he got the role as a commentator, his calls getting the likes of Trick...
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Joe Hendry On His New Album, Musical Background, Logan Paul Feud, Danhausen, WWE Goals
Joe Hendry (@joehendry) is a professional wrestler on the WWE Raw brand and a musician. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Nashville, TN to discuss his new album "Beyond Belief", how the project came together, holding every championship for the "Give Joe Hendry Every Single Belt" video, his…
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BONUS: AJ Styles Interviews CVV - Brock Lesnar, Fav Video Games, Chelsea Green, Best Interviews
Chris Van Vliet was recently a guest on "The AJ Styles Show" with hosts AJ Styles and Tony Joles. The episode highlights AJ Styles' career and his current role in training talent at the Performance Center, alongside a detailed recap of SummerSlam, covering events like the return of Randy Orton…
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AskCVV #154 - Is LA Knight The Next World Champ?, PWI 500 List, Top 5 Matches Of 2026 So Far, Wild 946 Theory
See you at the next Insight LIVE in New Orleans on October 9! https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #154! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet dives into questions about LA Knight possibly becoming the next WWE World Heavyweight Champion and a wild theory involving 946, the PWI 500 list and who made…
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Apollo Crews: WWE Release, Nigerian Character, WrestleMania 37, IC Title, Uhaa Nation, What's Next
Get tickets for the next Insight LIVE! https://cvvtix.com Uhaa Nation (@apollowwe) is a professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE as Apollo Crews. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Orlando, FL to discuss being released from WWE after 11 years with the company, what's next for him,...
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John Cena (Best Of CVV) - Farewell Tour, Heel Turn, Never Seen 17, Gunther, The Rock, Favorite Match
Join me at Insight LIVE in New Orleans on Friday, October 9! Get tickets at https://cvvtix.com 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 in this interview from December 2025 to discuss...
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AskCVV #153 - Penta vs. Roman Was INCREDIBLE, Sami Zayn Is WWE Champion Again, Stephanie Vaquer Wins In Chile
Join me at the next Insight LIVE on October 9 in New Orleans! https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #153! On this one, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about Sami Zayn winning the Undisputed WWE Championship for a second time and who he will defend it against next, the incredible match between...
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Perry Saturn: Moppy Was A Punishment, The Radicalz, Terri Runnels, Eddie Guerrero, Mike Bell Incident
Perry Saturn is a professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE, WCW, ECW and TNA. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Minneapolis, MN to discuss his new YouTube channel, being a part of The Radicalz group that made the jump from WCW to WWE, being given the Moppy storyline and who came up...
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Lil Yachty: WWE Debut Match, Trick Williams, SNME, Gingerbread Man Segment, Celebrities In Wrestling
Lil Yachty (@lilyachty) is a Grammy-nominated rapper who has been making appearances in WWE since March 2026. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Atlanta, GA to discuss his WWE debut against Baron Corbin at Sunday Night's Main Event, how much he hurt after the match, his real life friendship…
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AskCVV #152 - Bronson Reed Returns, Roman vs. Penta, Johnny Gargano Wakes Up, Early MITB Picks
Get tickets for the next Insight LIVE! https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #152! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet talks about the fallout of Sunday Night's Main Event and answers questions about what's next for Bronson Reed, who will win between Roman Reigns and Penta for the WWE World…
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Will Ospreay: All In, AEW World Champion, Kenny Omega, Neck Surgery, 5 Star Matches
Will Ospreay (@willospreay) is a professional wrestler and the current AEW World Champion. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Allen, TX to discuss winning the World Championship at All In, making history as the first English World Champion to win the title in England, the emotional video…
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Rob Conway Hated His Theme Song! La Résistance, Fired By Vince McMahon, Randy Orton
Rob Conway (@therobconway) is a professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Nashville, TN to discuss having early matches with John Cena and Brock Lesnar in OVW, how he was selected to be in the La Résistance faction with Sylvain Grenier and René...
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AskCVV #151 - SNME Predictions, Will Ospreay Wins At All In, Best Theme Songs With No Lyrics, Grayson Waller Is NXT Champion
Join me at Insight LIVE in New Orleans on October 9! https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #151! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet gives his predictions for the first ever Sunday Night's Main Event and answers questions about whether Bronson Reed will return, Will Ospreay winning the AEW World...
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Chelsea Green: WWE Women’s Champion, SummerSlam Win, Rhea Ripley, Broken Orbital Bone, Matt Cardona
Chelsea Green (@chelseaagreen) is a professional wrestler and the Interim WWE Women's Champion. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to discuss her big win at SummerSlam, her emotional promo on SmackDown, what happens when Rhea Ripley comes back from injury, being…
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Dexter Lumis: WWE Release, Wyatt Sicks, Why He Never Talked, What's Next, Samuel Shaw
Samuel Shaw (@thesamuelshaw) is a professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE as Dexter Lumis. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Nashville, TN to discuss why he didn't talk in WWE, the inspiration behind his psychotic character, how he became a part of The Wyatt Sicks, being in one of...
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AskCVV #150 - Cody Rhodes With Paul Heyman?, OTM Debut, Royce Keys Heel Turn, AEW All In Predictions
See you at the next Insight LIVE in New Orleans! Get tickets at https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #150! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet discusses a possible heel turn from Cody Rhodes and what it might look like if he aligned himself with Paul Heyman, he also answers questions about whether...
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Trish Stratus: 25 Years Of Stratusfaction, Attitude Era, Lita, Loading Screen, One More Match
Trish Stratus (@trishstratuscom) is a professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet live in Toronto, Canada to discuss her historic WWE career, having to follow Hulk Hogan vs. The Rock at WrestleMania 18, winning the Women's Championship 7 times, main eventing…
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Nunzio: Little Guido, ECW, Slapping Brock Lesnar, Undertaker Last Ride, Cruiserweight Title
James Maritato is a professional wrestler best known for his time in ECW as Little Guido and in WWE as Nunzio. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in New Jersey to discuss which name he is better known as, how he was able to make it in wrestling despite being undersized, slapping Brock Lesnar in a...
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AskCVV #149 - Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed Return?, Best MITB Winners, Early Survivor Series Predictions
Welcome to AskCVV #149! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about the feud between Oba Femi and Bron Breakker and who will ultimately win their match at SNME, will Paul Heyman align himself with Oba Femi, when Bronson Reed might return from his bicep injury and who his first match...
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JBL & Ron Simmons: DAMN!, APA, Eddie Guerrero, BRUTAL Clothesline From Hell, Crazy Road Stories
John Layfield (@johnbradshawlayfield) and Ron Simmons (@ronsimmonsofficial) are retired professional wrestlers and WWE Hall of Famers. They sit down with Chris Van Vliet in Minneapolis, MN to discuss the formation of the APA, how the door became a part of their backstage set, Ron Simmons'…
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Je'Von Evans Wants To Be WWE Youngest Champ, Randy Orton, Crazy OG Cutters, WrestleMania Debut
Get tickets for the next Insight LIVE! https://cvvtix.com Je'Von Evans (@wwjevonevans) is a professional wrestler on WWE Raw. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Minneapolis, MN to discuss starting wrestling training at just 13 years old, wrestling Randy Orton on NXT, being the first person...
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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
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…
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Amazing Red: TNA Hall Of Fame, Why He Never Went To WWE, X Division, Inspiring A Generation
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...
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Nikki Cross: WWE Release, Wyatt Sicks, Nikki A.S.H., Women's Championship, PROGRESS Wrestling
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...
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AskCVV #147 - SummerSlam Surprises, Green Shirt Guy, Brock Lesnar Retires (For Real), What's Next For Oba Femi
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...
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Joe Gacy: Wyatt Sicks, WWE Exit, What's Next, "The Most Illegal Move In The History Of Wrestling"
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…
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The Undertaker: WrestleMania Streak, Worst Chokeslam, AAA, The Rock, Hell In A Cell w/ Mick Foley
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...
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AskCVV #146 - SummerSlam Predictions, Grayson Waller's NXT Promo, Mike Santana Is Now Cruz Montana
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...
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Nick Aldis On Facing Gunther At SummerSlam, What's Next, Cody Rhodes, Getting RKO'd By Randy Orton
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…
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Matt Cardona Is Back In WWE! Returning As Zack Ryder, Chelsea Green, His INSANE Figure Collection
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...
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AskCVV #145 - CM Punk & Cody Get Heated, Big Cass' WWE Return, Nick Aldis vs. Gunther, Best Wrestling Video Game Ever
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…
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Dragon Lee: AJ Styles Tag Team, Sitting On Undertaker's Bike, Unmasked By GUNTHER, Rey Mysterio
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…
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AJ Styles On Retirement, Gunther, Hall Of Fame, John Cena, One More Match?
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...
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AskCVV #144 - Who Turns Heel: Cody Or Punk?, SNME Predictions, Big Return At SummerSlam
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...
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Gangrel On The Brood, Attitude Era Stories, His Epic Entrance Theme, Edge & Christian
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...
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Ethan Page: Main Roster Debut, Intercontinental Champ Goals, Chelsea Green, The Rock Promo
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,...
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AskCVV #143 - CM Punk's Surprise Champion Win, What Happens To Sami Zayn?, Kenny Omega Beats MJF For The AEW World Title
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...
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Finn Bálor: THE DEMON, Universal Championship, Judgment Day, Bullet Club & Why He's Better Than Ever
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...
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The Great Khali: WWE World Champ, "The Longest Yard", Undertaker, Punjabi Prison Match, Hall Of Fame
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...
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AskCVV #142 - Sami Zayn Is WWE Champ, Oba Femi Chooses Brock Lesnar, What's Next For Cody Rhodes
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...
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Jeff Jarrett On Creating TNA, Being Fired From WWE, Chyna, AEW, Taylor Swift Babysitting His Kids
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...
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Brian Cage On Choosing AEW Over WWE, Having The Best Body In Wrestling, Wanting To Be AEW Champ
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…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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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...
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