GUNTHER (@gunther_AUT) is a professional wrestler and the longest reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion of all time. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about making history in the WWE, whether or not he celebrated on his record-breaking night, who his favorite title defenses have been against, the difference between WALTER and GUNTHER, how he made a major body transformation and lost over 65 pounds, the viral photo of him and Ludwig Kaiser, how he learned to speak English from wrestling, wrestling against Chad Gable, why he thought WWE was never going to sign him, long-term storytelling and much more!Quote I'm thinking about:A work of art does not answer questions, it provokes them; and its essential meaning is in the tension between the contradictory answers. - Leonard BernsteinSponsors:FITBOD: Get 25% off when you use the code INSIGHT at http://fitbod.me/INSIGHTZBIOTICS: Get 15% off with the code CVV and have a better morning after you drink at http://zbiotics.com/cvvMYBOOKIE: Bet on WWE! Get up to $200 cash bonus when you use the code CVV and sign up at http://mybookie.agBLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.comGHOSTBED: Get 40% of your purchase with the code CVV at http://ghostbed.com/cvvMIRACLE MADE: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFFPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.comBONCHARGE: Go to http://boncharge.com/CVV and use coupon code CVV to save 15%NORDVPN: Try NordVPN risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! https://nordvpn.com/cvvFor more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. Follow CVV on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVlietTwitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVlietFacebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVlietYouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVlietTikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to another AskCVV episode where Chris answers your burning questions from Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. We got some great questions about wrestling, movies, content creation and everything in between on this one. If you have one that you want answered next month, don't forget to send it in using the hashtag #AskCVV!Here are the questions we answer on this episode:Does Randy Orton show up at Survivor Series?Who do you think is the new AEW signing?Do you remember the first time you were ever publicly quoted in the same "sheets" you once read as a kid?How did you find out about F3 Energy, what is your favorite flavor and whose code do you use when you get some?I loved the episode you recorded with your wife Rachel last year. Will you be doing another one again this year?How was The Iron Claw?Does Trish Stratus actually smell like a unicorn fart or is that just some sickos fantasy?What is your honest opinion of Logan Paul?Your honest opinion of Seth Rollins?I know you always talk about Rock vs Hogan being your favorite match, but do you have another match that stands up there as one of your all time favorites?What would be the base of how to start being a creator?Do you think too much posting can be almost as bad as not posting enough?Had you stuck with wrestling, what did you definition of success/I've made it look like to you?When you have an off day creating content, what do you do to get over that slump?How did you find the balance between an interview being enough like a conversation while also being strongly focused on the interviewee?What is it like to have a birthday on the same day as Kane's famous storyline?Quote I'm thinking about:“If you know the way broadly you will see it in everything.” - Miyamoto MusashiSponsors:FITBOD: Get 25% off when you use the code INSIGHT at http://fitbod.me/INSIGHTZBIOTICS: Get 15% off with the code CVV and have a better morning after you drink at http://zbiotics.com/cvvMYBOOKIE: Bet on WWE! Get up to $200 cash bonus when you use the code CVV and sign up at http://mybookie.agBLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.comGHOSTBED: Get 40% of your purchase with the code CVV at http://ghostbed.com/cvvMIRACLE MADE: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFFPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.comBONCHARGE: Go to http://boncharge.com/CVV and use coupon code CVV to save 15%For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. Follow CVV on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVlietTwitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVlietFacebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVlietYouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVlietTikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Breeze (@mmmgorgeous) is a professional wrestler with WWE. He is also a professional wrestling trainer and owns "Flatback Wrestling School" in Apopka, FL with AEW star Shawn Spears. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about his current job with WWE working as a producer for UpUpDownDown, his wrestling school with Shawn Spears, the advice they tell new students, the importance of doing a good promo, how he almost got fired before coming up with the Tyler Breeze character, what Dusty Rhodes saw in that character, forming Fashion Police with Fandango, becoming a new father and much more!Quote I'm thinking about:"The measure of intelligence is the ability to change." - Albert EinsteinSponsors:FITBOD: Get 25% off when you use the code INSIGHT at http://fitbod.me/INSIGHTZBIOTICS: Get 15% off with the code CVV and have a better morning after you drink at http://zbiotics.com/cvvMYBOOKIE: Bet on WWE! Get up to $200 cash bonus when you use the code CVV and sign up at http://mybookie.agBLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.comGHOSTBED: Get 40% of your purchase with the code CVV at http://ghostbed.com/cvvMIRACLE MADE: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFFPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.comBONCHARGE: Go to http://boncharge.com/CVV and use coupon code CVV to save 15%For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. Follow CVV on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVlietTwitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVlietFacebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVlietYouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVlietTikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Chioda (@mjcchioda) is a professional wrestling referee who is known for his 35 year career in WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Tampa, FL to talk about his legendary career and being the third man in the ring for matches like Eddie Guerrero vs. Chris Benoit, The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan, Kurt Angle vs. Brock Lesnar, 123 Kid vs. Razor Ramon and so many others. He talks about what goes into being a great referee, the cues he hears in his earpiece, being released from WWE, his time in AEW, working Ric Flair's last match and much more.Quote I'm thinking about:“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” - George Bernard ShawSponsors:FITBOD: Get 25% off when you use the code INSIGHT at http://fitbod.me/INSIGHTZBIOTICS: Get 15% off with the code CVV and have a better morning after you drink at http://zbiotics.com/cvvMYBOOKIE: Bet on WWE! Get up to $200 cash bonus when you use the code CVV and sign up at http://mybookie.agBLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.comGHOSTBED: Get 40% of your purchase with the code CVV at http://ghostbed.com/cvvMIRACLE MADE: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFFPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.comBONCHARGE: Go to http://boncharge.com/CVV and use coupon code CVV to save 15%For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. Follow CVV on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVlietTwitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVlietFacebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVlietYouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVlietTikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TJ Wilson (@TJWilson) known by his ring name Tyson Kidd is a retired professional wrestler and wrestling producer with WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at his home in Tampa, FL to talk about his role as a WWE producer, some of the recent matches he's proud of producing, his iconic hairstyle when he was an active competitor, being tag team partners with Cesaro (Claudio Castagnoli), his career-ending injury in 2015, why he says he will never wrestle again, The Dungeon that he and Natalya Neidhart opened in Florida, what he learned from Bret Hart and much more!Quote I'm thinking about:Happiness is not by chance but by choice. - Jim RohnSponsors:ZBIOTICS: Get 15% off with the code CVV and have a better morning after you drink at http://zbiotics.com/cvvMYBOOKIE: Bet on WWE! Get up to $200 cash bonus when you use the code CVV and sign up at http://mybookie.agBLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.comFITBOD: Get 25% off when you use the code INSIGHT at http://fitbod.me/INSIGHTGHOSTBED: Get 40% of your purchase with the code CVV at http://ghostbed.com/cvvMIRACLE MADE: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFFPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.comBONCHARGE: Go to http://boncharge.com/CVV and use coupon code CVV to save 15%For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.Follow CVV on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVlietTwitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVlietFacebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVlietYouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVlietTikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Coachman (@thecoachrules) is a broadcaster and commentator known for his time in WWE and also ESPN's SportsCenter, the PGA Tour and CBS Sports. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Aliso Viejo, CA to talk about his stints in WWE as a backstage interviewer, commentator and on-air personality, turning heel, his hilarious promos with The Rock, being trained to wrestle by Chris Benoit, working with John Cena, why he is so impressed by MJF, his current job hosting "The Early Edge" podcast on CBS Sports, his advice for aspiring broadcasters, why he would never work for WWE again and much more!Quote I'm thinking about:The past has no power over the present moment. - Eckhart TolleSponsors:ZBIOTICS: Get 15% off with the code CVV and have a better morning after you drink at http://zbiotics.com/cvvMYBOOKIE: Bet on WWE! Get up to $200 cash bonus when you use the code CVV and sign up at http://mybookie.agFITBOD: Get 25% off when you use the code INSIGHT at http://fitbod.me/INSIGHTGHOSTBED: Get 40% of your purchase with the code CVV at http://ghostbed.com/cvvMIRACLE MADE: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFFBLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.comPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.comBONCHARGE: Go to http://boncharge.com/CVV and use coupon code CVV to save 15%For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. Follow CVV on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVlietTwitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVlietFacebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVlietYouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVlietTikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joseph Ruud (@erickredbeard) is a professional wrestler known as Erick Rowan when he was in WWE as part of the Wyatt Family. He currently wrestles under the name Erick Redbeard. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about the passing of Windham Rotunda (Bray Wyatt) and Jon Huber (Brodie Lee/Luke Harper), how he joined the Wyatt Family, being The Rock's last opponent at WrestleMania 32, having the distinction of being one of the last 4 people to pin Roman Reigns, what got his wrestling journey started, his brief appearances in AEW, will he return to WWE, forming The Bludgeon Brothers with Luke Harper, the original plan for what was inside of his cage, his recent acting roles and much more.Enter to win $2000 and 2 tickets to UFC 296 here: http://morganufc.com/cvvSponsors:GHOSTBED: Get 40% of your purchase with the code CVV at http://ghostbed.com/cvvMYBOOKIE: Bet on WWE! Get up to $200 cash bonus when you use the code CVV and sign up at http://mybookie.agFITBOD: Get 25% off when you use the code INSIGHT at http://fitbod.me/INSIGHTZBIOTICS: Get 15% off with the code CVV and have a better morning after you drink at http://zbiotics.com/cvvMIRACLE MADE: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFFBLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.comPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.comBONCHARGE: Go to http://boncharge.com/CVV and use coupon code CVV to save 15%Quote I'm thinking about:Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being excited about what could go right.For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. Follow CVV on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVlietTwitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVlietFacebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVlietYouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVlietTikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carmelo Hayes (@carmelo_wwe) is a professional wrestler with WWE and is currently in NXT. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about the meaning of being "Him", what being the NXT Champion meant to him, his match with opponents like Ilja Dragunov and Bron Breakker, sharing a moment with The Undertaker on NXT, the advice he received from John Cena, how he came up with the name "Christian Cassanova" that he used on the independent circuit, his favorite wrestlers when he was growing up, looking up to Eddie Guerrero, the pressure of being referred to as the future of WWE and much more!Sponsors:MYBOOKIE: Bet on WWE! Get up to $200 cash bonus when you use the code CVV and sign up at http://mybookie.agFITBOD: Get 25% off when you use the code INSIGHT at http://fitbod.me/INSIGHTZBIOTICS: Get 15% off with the code CVV and have a better morning after you drink at http://zbiotics.com/cvvGHOSTBED: Get 40% of your purchase with the code CVV at http://ghostbed.com/cvvMIRACLE MADE: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFFBLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.comPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.comBONCHARGE: Go to http://boncharge.com/CVV and use coupon code CVV to save 15%Quote I'm thinking about:As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. - John F. KennedyFor more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. Follow CVV on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVlietTwitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVlietFacebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVlietYouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVlietTikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you are a content creator struggling to take things to the next level, I want to personally invite you to join the Full Time Creator community at http://fulltimecreator.coWelcome back to another AskCVV episode! Chris Van Vliet is answering your questions from social media about wrestling, movies, content creation and everything in between! If you have one that you want answered next month, don't forget to send it in using the hashtag #AskCVV!Here are the questions we cover on this episode:You posted a poll about it, but do you think CM Punk or Randy Orton or maybe both of them show up at Survivor Series?What do you think about TNA coming back?Will LA Knight be a one-shot wonder or will he continue his hot run post-Crown Jewel?Who do you think was the most entertaining interview?It feels like you've interviewed everyone, who haven't you interviewed yet?Why did you interview Hulk Hogan?Favorite Dad moments?What's been the biggest challenge balancing being a content creator and a dad?When you moved houses, how did you know what room was right as your new podcasting studio? How did you move all your equipment without it being damaged? I'm moving into my first flat without my family so this would be very helpful. Love all you do, thanks for inspiring me!Mr. Van Vliet! Have you seen Wrestlers on NetflixDo you think we're in the best era for wrestling?What is the best piece of advice you have received?Will you be in the 2024 Royal Rumble?When will you interview the man who was your FIRST wrestling interview? Bobby Lashley!!Would you like to interview Pat McAfee?What is the best platform for recording virtual podcast interviews?Do you feel good/proud when an interviewee says 'What a great question!', because you should!Sponsors:MYBOOKIE: Bet on WWE! Get up to $200 cash bonus when you use the code CVV and sign up at http://mybookie.agFITBOD: Get 25% off when you use the code INSIGHT at http://fitbod.me/INSIGHTZBIOTICS: Get 15% off with the code CVV and have a better morning after you drink at http://zbiotics.com/cvvGHOSTBED: Get 40% of your purchase with the code CVV at http://ghostbed.com/cvvMIRACLE MADE: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFFBLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.comPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.comBONCHARGE: Go to http://boncharge.com/CVV and use coupon code CVV to save 15%Quote I'm thinking about:You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water." — Rabindranath TagoreFor more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. Follow CVV on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVlietTwitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVlietFacebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVlietYouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVlietTikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baron Corbin (@baroncorbinwwe) is a professional wrestler with WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Tampa, FL to talk about his recent move to NXT, how he went from the NFL to being signed by WWE, his friendship with Pat McAfee, the highlights of his 11-year WWE career so far, being select as Kurt Angle's opponent for his retirement match, being in the ring with The Rock and John Cena, what "burn the ships" means to him, his new theme music, winning the Andre The Giant Battle Royal, the original plans for his Money In the Bank cash-in, his run as King Corbin, his Happy and Sad Corbin characters, being Constable Corbin, his love of cooking and BBQ and much more!Sponsors:MYBOOKIE: Bet on WWE! Get up to $200 cash bonus when you use the code CVV and sign up at http://mybookie.agFITBOD: Get 25% off when you use the code INSIGHT at http://fitbod.me/INSIGHTZBIOTICS: Get 15% off with the code CVV and have a better morning after you drink at http://zbiotics.com/cvvGHOSTBED: Get 40% of your purchase with the code CVV at http://ghostbed.com/cvvMIRACLE MADE: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFFBLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.comPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.comBONCHARGE: Go to http://boncharge.com/CVV and use coupon code CVV to save 15%Quote I'm thinking about:“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” -John C. MaxwellFor more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.Follow CVV on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVlietTwitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVlietFacebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVlietYouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVlietTikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices