Insight with Chris Van Vliet

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Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 20min

Rampage Jackson On His Failed TNA Run, Destroying That Door, Powerbomb, Why He's Not In The UFC Hall Of Fame

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (@rampage4real) is a mixed martial artist, actor and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood to talk about his legendary MMA career, beating Chuck Liddell to win the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, what went wrong with his run in TNA Wrestling, how he got the role to play B.A. Baracus in "The A Team", the real story behind destroying the door on The Ultimate Fighter, powerbombing Ricardo Arona in PRIDE, his favorite flavor of F3 Energy, his involvement with United Fight League and much more!Quote I'm thinking about: “Life is a guy trying to play a violin solo in public while learning the music and his instrument at the same time.” - Joseph CampbellSponsors:PURE PLANK: The future of core fitness! Use the code CVV to save 10% on Pure Plank which was designed by Adam Copeland & Christian: https://gopureplank.com/PRIZEPICKS: Download the app today and use code INSIGHT for a first deposit match up to $100!BONCHARGE: Use the code CVV to save 15% off your infrared sauna blanket at https://boncharge.com/cvvBLUECHEW: Use the code INSIGHT to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.comROCKET MONEY: Join Rocket Money today and experience financial freedom: https://rocketmoney.com/cvvPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.comFor 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 27min

Carmella Explains Her WWE Absence, Injury Update, Becoming A Mom, Corey Graves As A Dad, MITB

Carmella (@carmellawwe) is a professional wrestler with WWE. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Philadelphia to talk about recently becoming a mom, being in labor for 60 hours, what Corey Graves is like as a dad, when she plans to return to the ring, being a Lakers girl when Kobe Bryant was on the team and cheering for the New England Patriots when Tom Brady was there, winning in Money In The Bank and cashing it in to become the Smackdown Women's Champion, being paired with Enzo and Cass, her favorite memories of NXT and much more!Sponsors:PURE PLANK: The future of core fitness! Use the code CVV to save 10% on Pure Plank which was designed by Adam Copeland & Christian: https://gopureplank.com/PRIZEPICKS: Download the app today and use code INSIGHT for a first deposit match up to $100!BONCHARGE: Use the code CVV to save 15% off your infrared sauna blanket at https://boncharge.com/cvvBLUECHEW: Use the code INSIGHT to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.comROCKET MONEY: Join Rocket Money today and experience financial freedom: https://rocketmoney.com/cvvBETTERHELP: Get 10% off your first month with the code INSIGHT at http://betterhelp.com/insightPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.comFor 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jun 7, 2024 • 1h 6min

AskCVV #34 - Brock Lesnar's Return, Gunther the King, Raw on Netflix, Favorite Pop Punk Bands

Welcome to #AskCVV 34! On this one Chris answers questions about why Gunther isn't wearing his King of the Ring crown, favorite referee of all time, what Raw will look like on Netflix, who Brock Lesnar should wrestle if/when he returns, favorite pop punk bands and much more! If you have a question that you want answered on the next one, send it in using the hashtag #AskCVV!Sponsors:PURE PLANK: The future of core fitness! Use the code CVV to save 10% on Pure Plank which was designed by Adam Copeland & Christian: https://gopureplank.com/PRIZEPICKS: Download the app today and use code INSIGHT for a first deposit match up to $100!BONCHARGE: Use the code CVV to save 15% off your infrared sauna blanket at https://boncharge.com/cvvBLUECHEW: Use the code INSIGHT to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.comROCKET MONEY: Join Rocket Money today and experience financial freedom: https://rocketmoney.com/cvvBETTERHELP: Get 10% off your first month with the code INSIGHT at http://betterhelp.com/insightPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.comFor 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 6min

Mark Henry Discovered Jade Cargill, Samantha Irvin, Bianca Belair, Braun Strowman

Mark Henry (@themarkhenry) is a WWE Hall of Famer, powerlifter and Olympic weightlifter. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Indianapolis to talk about his 25-year WWE career, his incredible weightlifting numbers, his son Jacob Henry breaking records, Nick Dinsmore helping him get prepared for his WWE career, his new foray into stand-up comedy, traveling with Mae Young, breaking the ring with Big Show, his eye for talent and discovering Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, Samantha Irvin, Braun Strowman and more.Sponsors:PURE PLANK: The future of core fitness! Use the code CVV to save 10% on Pure Plank which was designed by Adam Copeland & Christian: https://gopureplank.com/PRIZEPICKS: Download the app today and use code INSIGHT for a first deposit match up to $100!BONCHARGE: Use the code CVV to save 15% off your infrared sauna blanket at https://boncharge.com/cvvBLUECHEW: Use the code INSIGHT to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.comROCKET MONEY: Join Rocket Money today and experience financial freedom: https://rocketmoney.com/cvvBETTERHELP: Get 10% off your first month with the code INSIGHT at http://betterhelp.com/insightPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.comFor 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 7min

Christian Cage Is Doing The Best Work Of His Career! AEW, Coming Out Of Retirement, Adam Copeland

Professional wrestler Christian Cage discusses his career evolution, comeback after retirement, partnership with Adam Copeland, and pushing boundaries in AEW. Topics include physical fitness at 50, signing with AEW, WWE return, TLC matches, leaving WWE for TNA, proving as a singles wrestler, and future aspirations before retiring.
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May 31, 2024 • 1h 22min

AskCVV #33 - WWE & TNA Crossover, Ethan Page's Surprise NXT Debut, MJF Returns, MITB Predictions

Welcome to #AskCVV 33! On this one Chris answers questions about the recent WWE and TNA talent crossover, Ethan Page leaving AEW and debuting in NXT, what Becky Lynch will do when her contract expires, how the quotes at the end of each episode are chosen, MJF's return at AEW Double Or Nothing, early Money In The Bank predictions and much more! If you have a question that you want answered on the next one, send it in using the hashtag #AskCVV!Sponsors:PURE PLANK: The future of core fitness! Use the code CVV to save 10% on Pure Plank which was designed by Adam Copeland & Christian: https://gopureplank.com/PRIZEPICKS: Download the app today and use code INSIGHT for a first deposit match up to $100!BONCHARGE: Use the code CVV to save 15% off your infrared sauna blanket at https://boncharge.com/cvvBLUECHEW: Use the code INSIGHT to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.comROCKET MONEY: Join Rocket Money today and experience financial freedom: https://rocketmoney.com/cvvBETTERHELP: Get 10% off your first month with the code INSIGHT at http://betterhelp.com/insightPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.comFor 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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May 30, 2024 • 27min

Sonya Deville On Returning From Injury, Liv Morgan, MMA to WWE

Sonya Deville (@sonyadevillewwe) is a WWE Superstar appearing on the Raw brand. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Philadelphia during WrestleMania week to talk about recovering from her torn ACL, winning the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship with Chelsea Green, how she met her wife, her particularly violent match with Liv Morgan, transitioning from MMA to WWE, being the Smackdown GM, a possible match with Rhea Ripley and much more!Quote I'm thinking about: "When success finds you, it's because you were looking for it." - Larry FitzgeraldSponsors:PURE PLANK: The future of core fitness! Use the code CVV to save 10% on Pure Plank which was designed by Adam Copeland & Christian: https://gopureplank.com/PRIZEPICKS: Download the app today and use code INSIGHT for a first deposit match up to $100!BONCHARGE: Use the code CVV to save 15% off your infrared sauna blanket at https://boncharge.com/cvvBLUECHEW: Use the code INSIGHT to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.comROCKET MONEY: Join Rocket Money today and experience financial freedom: https://rocketmoney.com/cvvBETTERHELP: Get 10% off your first month with the code INSIGHT at http://betterhelp.com/insightPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.comFor 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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May 28, 2024 • 1h 22min

Brooklyn Brawler's 33-Year WWE Career, The Term "Jobber", The Rock's First Opponent, Beating Triple H

Steve Lombardi (@brawlerreal) is a professional wrestler known for his 33-year career in WWE where he wrestled under the name Brooklyn Brawler. He was also known as Abe "Knuckleball" Schwartz and Kimchee. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Indianapolis, IN to talk about how his career got started, having matches with pretty much everyone including Hulk Hogan, Paul Orndorff, The Ultimate Warrior, Bret Hart and many others, being The Rock's first WWE opponent in a dark mark in 1996, getting a win over Triple H on Smackdown in 2000, the hilarious backstage segment he did with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, his legacy as the greatest enhancement talent ever, whether he should be inducted in the WWE Hall Of Fame and much more.Quote I'm thinking about: "Going from being worried about what might happen to being excited about what might happen is only a mindset shift away"Sponsors:PURE PLANK: The future of core fitness! Use the code CVV to save 10% on Pure Plank which was designed by Adam Copeland & Christian: https://gopureplank.com/PRIZEPICKS: Download the app today and use code INSIGHT for a first deposit match up to $100!BONCHARGE: Use the code CVV to save 15% off your infrared sauna blanket at https://boncharge.com/cvvBLUECHEW: Use the code INSIGHT to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.comROCKET MONEY: Join Rocket Money today and experience financial freedom: https://rocketmoney.com/cvvBETTERHELP: Get 10% off your first month with the code INSIGHT at http://betterhelp.com/insightPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.comFor 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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May 24, 2024 • 1h 6min

AskCVV #32 - King & Queen Of The Ring Predictions, Double Or Nothing, 2-Night SummerSlam

Welcome to another #AskCVV episode! On this one Chris gives his predictions for all of the matches at King And Queen Of The Ring, talks about the most interesting matches at AEW Double Or Nothing – and answers questions about the most exciting young stars in wrestling, the wrestling trading cards that he collects, thoughts on SummerSlam being a two-night event in 2026, when WrestleMania will be announced in London, how to find your passion, favorite TNA wrestler and much more! If you have a question that you want answered on the next one, send it in using the hashtag #AskCVV!Sponsors:PURE PLANK: The future of core fitness! Use the code CVV to save 10% on Pure Plank which was designed by Adam Copeland & Christian: https://gopureplank.com/PRIZEPICKS: Download the app today and use code INSIGHT for a first deposit match up to $100!BONCHARGE: Use the code CVV to save 15% off your infrared sauna blanket at https://boncharge.com/cvvBLUECHEW: Use the code INSIGHT to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.comROCKET MONEY: Join Rocket Money today and experience financial freedom: https://rocketmoney.com/cvvBETTERHELP: Get 10% off your first month with the code INSIGHT at http://betterhelp.com/insightPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.comFor 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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May 23, 2024 • 37min

Ivar On His Singles Run, Crazy Athleticism, Injury Update For Erik, Viking Raiders

Ivar (@ivar_wwe) is a professional wrestler with WWE. He is in a tag team with Erik called The Viking Raiders. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Philadelphia to talk about the incredible athleticism he has his size, how he got paired with his tag team partner Erik, working as a pro wrestler since 2001, the name changes from War Raiders to War Machine to The Viking Experience and now The Viking Raiders, William Regal being the reason they signed with WWE, his recent run as a singles competitor, Valhalla putting antlers on Michael Cole, how his match with Kofi Kingston changed his career and much more!Quote I'm thinking about:The biggest mistake we make in our life is thinking we have time." - Kobe BryantSponsors:PURE PLANK: The future of core fitness! Use the code CVV to save 10% on Pure Plank which was designed by Adam Copeland & Christian: https://gopureplank.com/PRIZEPICKS: Download the app today and use code INSIGHT for a first deposit match up to $100!BONCHARGE: Use the code CVV to save 15% off your infrared sauna blanket at https://boncharge.com/cvvBLUECHEW: Use the code INSIGHT to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.comROCKET MONEY: Join Rocket Money today and experience financial freedom: https://rocketmoney.com/cvvBETTERHELP: Get 10% off your first month with the code INSIGHT at http://betterhelp.com/insightPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.comFor 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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