Insight with Chris Van Vliet Steve Blackman (Best Of CVV) - The Lethal Weapon, Shane McMahon Fall, JBL Airport Fight, Hardcore Title, Brawl For All
Mar 31, 2026
Steve Blackman, retired WWE hardcore competitor nicknamed The Lethal Weapon, shares vivid tales from his career and life after wrestling. He discusses his brutal hardcore matches, the planning behind Shane McMahon’s SummerSlam fall, the Brawl For All tournament, the real story of the airport altercation with JBL, and running an MMA school and bail bonds business today.
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Near Death In Africa And Long Recovery
- Steve Blackman nearly died after a severe illness in Africa that left him bedridden for years.
- He lost ~35 pounds in six days, endured delirium and multiple flights while barely holding down fluids before slowly recovering over five years with targeted treatment.
Why Reentering WWE Took More Than Physical Fitness
- Returning to WWE after a multi-year illness required reconditioning both physically and mentally.
- Blackman spent time in developmental polishing matches and had to rebuild ring stamina and timing after years away wrestling daily in Canada.
Neutralize Leg Kicks By Closing And Punching
- When facing leg kicks, close distance and counter with a strong right hand to neutralize momentum.
- At his MMA school Blackman drills closing the gap: take away feet and land a right to the chin for an immediate effect.