Insight with Chris Van Vliet

Cody Rhodes, reigning WWE Undisputed Champion and multi-decade wrestling scion, talks fatherhood and how it reshaped his priorities. He digs into crowd reactions and learning to lean into boos, his WrestleMania clashes with Randy Orton and John Cena, the origin of the Cody Splash and Cody Vader spot, memorable slaps and injuries, and balancing wrestling with acting.

John Hennigan, a high-flying pro wrestler and entertainer known as John Morrison/Johnny Mundo, reflects on losing a hair vs. hair match and adjusting to a bald look. He recalls replacing Chris Benoit to win the ECW title, his Elimination Chamber and Royal Rumble parkour spots, inventing memorable moves, and juggling dozens of ring names.

Chris Van Vliet, a 4-time Emmy-winning TV host and creator of a top wrestling interview podcast, chats about his junket roots and rise to podcast success. He recalls viral wrestler moments, wild movie junket adventures, and why long-form conversations beat quick press stops. He also revisits backyard wrestling days and whether a return to the ring could ever happen.

Discussion of Danhausen's WWE debut and how his Raw introduction landed. Breakdown of CM Punk and Roman Reigns' fiery promo and its WrestleMania implications. Speculation on Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre and possible Friday night outcomes. Predictions for who might face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania and how that could shape the card.

Mustafa Ali, a high-flying professional wrestler known for WWE and TNA/Impact, shares wild in-ring stories and backstage moments. He recounts a terrifying horse stunt, a 500-lb guitar coffin match, a hilarious Undertaker locker room visit, Brock Lesnar’s “get a life, kid” moment, and his return to NXT. Short, sharp tales packed with danger, humor, and locker-room life.

Kris Statlander, AEW Women's World Champion known as The Galaxy's Greatest Alien, chats about her rise, persona evolution, and punishing matches. She recounts violent All Out moments, landing on a bed of nails in Blood and Guts, beating Jade Cargill, rehabbing ACLs, and bizarre early WWE ideas. Expect stories about scars, backstage routines, pets, and why she loves hardcore wrestling.

Bold predictions for the Elimination Chamber card and who might walk away with key titles. Wild theories about the mystery crate and which surprise could emerge. Thoughts on AJ Styles' retirement segment and a possible Hall of Fame moment. Discussion of Bronson Reed’s injury and how it affects ongoing masked-man and Vision storylines.

Brad Williams, stand-up comic and wrestling superfan who performs on the Jericho Cruise, dives into the crossroads of comedy and wrestling. He recounts run-ins with Hornswoggle, dressing as Scott Steiner, roasting wrestlers on the cruise, improv bits like Little Poppa Pump, and debating wrestling’s theatrical, silly side.

Darby Allin, AEW risk-taker who climbed Mount Everest and built a stunt-driven career. He recounts summit humility, wild in-ring spots like glass and announce-table crashes, working with Sting and other legends, winning the TNT title, and why he keeps pushing physical limits. Short, intense stories about fear, preparation, and big ambitions.

Mystery surrounding a wooden crate and who's hiding behind a masked attack. Debates about possible triple-threat or multi-person World Heavyweight title matches at WrestleMania. Predictions for Hall of Fame inductees and potential inducted matches. A Mount Rushmore list of wrestling managers and whether certain legends belong. Practical WrestleMania-week tips and memorable titantron examples.