Insight with Chris Van Vliet Paul London On Brock Lesnar Debut Match, Making Vince McMahon ANGRY, Royal Rumble Elimination, John Cena
Jan 22, 2026
Paul London, a talented professional wrestler renowned for his high-flying moves in WWE, shares vivid stories from his career. He unpacks his debut match with Brock Lesnar, detailing the intensity of taking an F5. London recalls the memorable Royal Rumble elimination with Snitsky, and how a cheeky smile at Vince McMahon led to an unexpected reprimand. He also discusses his early encounters with John Cena, his wrestling burnout, and thoughts on kayfabe evolution. Tune in for behind-the-scenes insights and humorous anecdotes from the wrestling world!
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DoorDash Grind And The 'Cole' Coffee Name
- Paul London told a story about working 7,000 DoorDash deliveries during the pandemic and adopting the name “Cole” from misread coffee orders.
- He used the experience to explain long hours, exhaustion, and why he drank so much coffee on the road.
How Social Media Changed Wrestling
- Paul argues social media lowered wrestling standards by valuing attention over technical skill.
- He believes this shift made the business more accessible but also more superficial and rehearsed.
Pie Plate Moment With Scott Steiner
- Paul recounted being a plant in the WCW crowd and getting pie-faced by Scott Steiner during a house show.
- He called being called "white trash" by Steiner a ridiculous career highlight.
