Insight with Chris Van Vliet

John Cena (@johncena) is an actor and professional wrestler known for being a 16-time World Champion in WWE. This interview originally aired on March 5, 2024. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about his new comedy "Ricky Stanicky" that he stars in with Zac Efron and Andrew Santino on Amazon Prime, what he thought of Zac Efron's wrestling skills in "The Iron Claw", what he said to MJF when they met at the premiere for The Iron Claw, his approach to making movies now compared to when he made "The Marine" 20 years ago, his recent WWE return, fans singing his theme song instead of singing "John Cena sucks", his detailed plans to turn heel for his match against The Rock in 2012, his favorite Championship win, how much longer he thinks he can wrestle for, why the phrase "control the controllable" is so powerful for him, what his match with Bray Wyatt would have looked like at WrestleMania 36 if there had been a crowd, how he recovered from his torn pec so quickly in 2008, his favorite lyric from "Basic Thugonomics", three things he is grateful for 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/?ref=tibclouxVUORI: Get 20% off your first purchase! Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at https://vuori.com/cvvROCKET MONEY: Join Rocket Money today and experience financial freedom: https://rocketmoney.com/cvvZOCDOC: Instantly book a top-rated doctor today at https://zocdoc.com/insightBONCHARGE: Use the code CVV to save 15% off your infrared sauna blanket at https://boncharge.com/cvvBLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at https://bluechew.comRHONE: Rhone’s premium performance clothing is made to move you. Use code CVV to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/CVVMANSCAPED: Get 20% off plus free shipping when you use the code CHRISVAN at https://manscaped.comPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at https://plunge.comFor more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast or Spotify? 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

https://cvvtix.com - Tickets for the first ever INSIGHT LIVE the day before the Royal Rumble on January 31, 2025 in Indianapolis are on sale now!Mustafa Ali (MustafaAli_X) is a professional wrestler previously signed to TNA and WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to talk about his new wrestling school in Chicago called Chicago Wrestling Center, how his injury led to Kofi Kingston's WWE Championship win at WrestleMania 35, being eliminated by Nia Jax in the Royal Rumble, nearly winning Money in the Bank before Brock Lesnar entered the match, the infamous Retribution faction, his viral RKO counter and more!Quote I'm thinking about: "The cost of never taking a risk is spending the rest of your life wishing you had."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/?ref=tibclouxVUORI: Get 20% off your first purchase! Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at https://vuori.com/cvvROCKET MONEY: Join Rocket Money today and experience financial freedom: https://rocketmoney.com/cvvZOCDOC: Instantly book a top-rated doctor today at https://zocdoc.com/insightBONCHARGE: Use the code CVV to save 15% off your infrared sauna blanket at https://boncharge.com/cvvBLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at https://bluechew.comRHONE: Rhone’s premium performance clothing is made to move you. Use code CVV to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/CVVMANSCAPED: Get 20% off plus free shipping when you use the code CHRISVAN at https://manscaped.comPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at https://plunge.comFor more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast or Spotify? 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

Baby Boy Van Vliet has arrived!!! Welcome to AskCVV #62! On this episode, Chris answers questions about Saturday Night's Main Event on NBC, Kevin Owens' piledriver to Cody Rhodes, what's next for Randy Orton, the best Royal Rumble ever, John Cena at Elimination Chamber, Michael Cole on commentary, The Undertaker's kind words about Insight and much more!Quote I'm thinking about: “Not every fix feels good. And not everything that feels good is a fix”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/?ref=tibclouxVUORI: Get 20% off your first purchase! Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at https://vuori.com/cvvROCKET MONEY: Join Rocket Money today and experience financial freedom: https://rocketmoney.com/cvvZOCDOC: Instantly book a top-rated doctor today at https://zocdoc.com/insightBONCHARGE: Use the code CVV to save 15% off your infrared sauna blanket at https://boncharge.com/cvvBLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at https://bluechew.comRHONE: Rhone’s premium performance clothing is made to move you. Use code CVV to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/CVVMANSCAPED: Get 20% off plus free shipping when you use the code CHRISVAN at https://manscaped.comPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at https://plunge.comFor more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast or Spotify? 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

Ivar (@Ivar_WWE) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood, CA to discuss his recent return to WWE from injury, getting temporarily paralyzed in a match, returning as The War Raiders instead of the Viking Raiders, how he made it to WWE, the comedy segments with The Street Profits, being a part of an independent show with John Cena and Vince McMahon and more!Quote I'm thinking about: "A real loser is somebody that is so afraid of not winning, they don't even try."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/?ref=tibclouxVUORI: Get 20% off your first purchase! Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at https://vuori.com/cvvROCKET MONEY: Join Rocket Money today and experience financial freedom: https://rocketmoney.com/cvvZOCDOC: Instantly book a top-rated doctor today at https://zocdoc.com/insightBONCHARGE: Use the code CVV to save 15% off your infrared sauna blanket at https://boncharge.com/cvvBLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at https://bluechew.comRHONE: Rhone’s premium performance clothing is made to move you. Use code CVV to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/CVVMANSCAPED: Get 20% off plus free shipping when you use the code CHRISVAN at https://manscaped.comPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at https://plunge.comFor more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast or Spotify? 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

Use the code CVV to save 10% on Pure Plank designed by Adam Copeland & Christian: https://gopureplank.com/?ref=tibclouxAdam Copeland (@ratedrcope) is a professional wrestler signed with AEW; he is also known for his 25-year career in WWE where he performed under the name "Edge". This interview originally aired on May 9, 2024. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at his home in Asheville, NC to talk about being in the best shape of his life at age 50, why he designed Pure Plank with Christian Cage to help with core fitness, his decision to leave WWE for AEW, how he almost signed with AEW in 2019 instead of returning at the 2020 Royal Rumble, being forced to retire in 2011, how he met his wife Beth Phoenix, spearing Jeff Hardy off the ladder at WrestleMania 17, being on the receiving end of a leg drop off the cage from Matt Hardy at WWE Unforgiven 2005, his funny moments as a tag team with Christian, wanting to retire in a year and a half, being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and much more!Quote I'm thinking about: “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ― Maya AngelouSponsors: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/?ref=tibclouxVUORI: Get 20% off your first purchase! Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at https://vuori.com/cvvROCKET MONEY: Join Rocket Money today and experience financial freedom: https://rocketmoney.com/cvvZOCDOC: Instantly book a top-rated doctor today at https://zocdoc.com/insightBONCHARGE: Use the code CVV to save 15% off your infrared sauna blanket at https://boncharge.com/cvvBLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at https://bluechew.comRHONE: Rhone’s premium performance clothing is made to move you. Use code CVV to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/CVVMANSCAPED: Get 20% off plus free shipping when you use the code CHRISVAN at https://manscaped.comPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at https://plunge.comFor more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast or Spotify? 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

https://cvvtix.com - Tickets for the first ever INSIGHT LIVE the day before the Royal Rumble on January 31, 2025 in Indianapolis are on sale now!Welcome to AskCVV #61! On this episode, Chris answers questions about the roster shakeups happening on Raw, SmackDown and NXT, who the early picks are to win both the men's and women's Royal Rumble, the best feud of the year, whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie, what might happen when Raw moves to Netflix, the New Day getting booed after turning on Big E, my favorite interviews of 2024, Will Ospreay becoming AEW Champion and much more.Quote I'm thinking about: "Never admire quietly. If I admire something about someone, I tell them. We humans are so fragile. It's important we give people their flowers while they are still here. Never admire quietly."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/?ref=tibclouxVUORI: Get 20% off your first purchase! Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at https://vuori.com/cvvROCKET MONEY: Join Rocket Money today and experience financial freedom: https://rocketmoney.com/cvvZOCDOC: Instantly book a top-rated doctor today at https://zocdoc.com/insightBONCHARGE: Use the code CVV to save 15% off your infrared sauna blanket at https://boncharge.com/cvvBLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at https://bluechew.comRHONE: Rhone’s premium performance clothing is made to move you. Use code CVV to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/CVVMANSCAPED: Get 20% off plus free shipping when you use the code CHRISVAN at https://manscaped.comPLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at https://plunge.comFor more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast or Spotify? 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

https://cvvtix.com - Tickets for the first ever INSIGHT LIVE the day before the Royal Rumble on January 31, 2025 in Indianapolis are on sale now!Diamond Dallas Page (@RealDDP) is a retired professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Atlanta, GA to discuss being in phenomenal shape at 68 years of age, helping the stars of the past and present recover from injuries and addictions, his recent work with Lex Luger, being a surprise entrant in the 2015 Royal Rumble, if Randy Orton asked permission to use the Diamond Cutter as his finisher and more!Quote I'm thinking about: "When the old man knocks, I don't let him in." - Clint EastwoodSubscribe to DDP's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DallapageSponsors:VUORI: Get 20% off your first purchase! Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at https://vuori.com/cvvROCKET MONEY: Join Rocket Money today and experience financial freedom: https://rocketmoney.com/cvvZOCDOC: Instantly book a top-rated doctor today at https://zocdoc.com/insightBONCHARGE: Use the code CVV to save 15% off your infrared sauna blanket at https://boncharge.com/cvvBLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at https://bluechew.comRHONE: Rhone’s premium performance clothing is made to move you. Use code CVV to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/CVVMANSCAPED: Get 20% off plus free shipping when you use the code CHRISVAN at https://manscaped.comPURE 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/PLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at https://plunge.comFor more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast or Spotify? 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

Mark Calaway, better known as The Undertaker, reflects on his legendary 30-year WWE career. He shares memorable anecdotes about his iconic entrances, the emotional weight of WrestleMania, and the significance of his partnership with Kane. Calaway humorously recalls struggling with costume malfunctions and not remembering his match with Brock Lesnar. He discusses life after wrestling, the evolution of his personas, and the impact of storytelling in the sport. Throughout, he emphasizes the camaraderie in wrestling and the importance of maintaining connections to his legacy.

https://cvvtix.com - Tickets for the first ever INSIGHT LIVE the day before the Royal Rumble on January 31, 2025 in Indianapolis are on sale now!Welcome to AskCVV #60! On this episode of Insight, Chris recaps Survivor Series: War Games and grades the PLE, he also answers questions about Raw on Netflix, what's next for The New Day after turning on Big E, the most underrated seller of all time, where CM Punk is in the GOAT conversation, favorite and least favorite Christmas song and much more!Quote I'm thinking about: "It’s OK to get frustrated, or sad, or down on yourself — or even wake up some mornings and not want to be yourself. It’s OK to have bad days. But just keep having days. Just keep going. Just keep waking up and trying again. Because every day won’t be like that, I promise. And tomorrow is a new one." - Big ESponsors:VUORI: Get 20% off your first purchase! Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at https://vuori.com/cvvROCKET MONEY: Join Rocket Money today and experience financial freedom: https://rocketmoney.com/cvvZOCDOC: Instantly book a top-rated doctor today at https://zocdoc.com/insightBONCHARGE: Use the code CVV to save 15% off your infrared sauna blanket at https://boncharge.com/cvvBLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at https://bluechew.comRHONE: Rhone’s premium performance clothing is made to move you. Use code CVV to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/CVVMANSCAPED: Get 20% off plus free shipping when you use the code CHRISVAN at https://manscaped.comPURE 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/PLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at https://plunge.comFor more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast or Spotify? 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

https://cvvtix.com - Tickets for the first ever INSIGHT LIVE the day before the Royal Rumble on January 31, 2025 in Indianapolis are on sale now!Bobby Lashley (@fightbobby) is a professional wrestler currently signed to AEW. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Dallas, TX to discuss signing with AEW, how Kurt Angle got him into pro wrestling, representing Donald Trump in the Battle of the Billionaires at WrestleMania 23, shaving Vince McMahon bald and the rivalry that followed, the Rusev and Lana love triangle, jumping through the cage onto Umaga, how close he came to fighting in the UFC, finally getting the match against Brock Lesnar in WWE and more!Quote I'm thinking about: "So turn the page, get off the ride. You are the author of the book of your life." — Matthew McConaugheySponsors:VUORI: Get 20% off your first purchase! Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at https://vuori.com/cvvROCKET MONEY: Join Rocket Money today and experience financial freedom: https://rocketmoney.com/cvvZOCDOC: Instantly book a top-rated doctor today at https://zocdoc.com/insightBONCHARGE: Use the code CVV to save 15% off your infrared sauna blanket at https://boncharge.com/cvvBLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at https://bluechew.comRHONE: Rhone’s premium performance clothing is made to move you. Use code CVV to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/CVVMANSCAPED: Get 20% off plus free shipping when you use the code CHRISVAN at https://manscaped.comPURE 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/PLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at https://plunge.comFor more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.comIf you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast or Spotify? 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