Billy Gunn: AEW won't compete with WWE, HOF induction, Chyna, Double or Nothing

[@DanielFeingold]

Thumbs up if you’re one of the LOSERS who still hasn’t subscribed to Chris’s channel! 👍🏻

[@ChrisVanVliet]

I hope no one thumbs ups this

[@newersify]

I guess I'm a loser. Daniel and Chris said so.

[@DanielFeingold]

Panda you can redeem yourself!

[@Gambino_Crime_Family]

If those lazy people would have subbed Chris would had 2 mil or more already

[@newersify]

@@Gambino_Crime_Family Whoa, now I'm a lazy loser? I don't feel welcome in this community.

[@derricklasaga7375]

7:35 AEW is okay with Billy Gunn going into WWE hall if fame 10:10 Billy Gunn is AEW Producer 21:00 Double or Nothing 22:30 WILL AEW compete with WWE

[@jameskershaw7438]

THANKS

[@ltnationradio8348]

Let me call Vince to find out for you

[@richnews8143]

thx man life saver

[@donovanmarcus289]

Thanks

[@eddiedream9399]

Will NOT be competing with WWE

[@MrBlack252]

Billy seems like one of those guys thats really fun to be around. I'd love to hang out with that dude.

[@100bwomp]

He is legit the coolest guy to hang with. I use to work with a indy fed back about 5 years ago and we got to pick him up at the airport and bring him to the show then his hotel afterwards on the way to his hotel he asked if we werr hungry so he bought my buddy and I some arbys and we got to kick it with him for awhile. Hes quite the guy. Seeing him here dont do it justice the guy is built like a house

[@MrBlack252]

@Alan smithee I doubt that

[@lagringo9412]

Cocaine

[@bobbycecere]

He must've gotten a nice pay day from this mark - he's a grumpy fuck, don't let money fool you

[@MrBlack252]

@@bobbycecere what? You honestly think Chris gave him a good payday? What makes you think Chris has to pay them to interview them?

[@cecilwampler1242]

Billy Gunn is so positive and nice. I think he has changed a lot since the last interview I saw him do several years ago with Road Dogg. Glad he cleaned up his life and is doing well.

[@CreatureOTNight]

Replace WWF with AEW and people go from a-holes to Indi wrestlers.

[@VivaLaEric21]

I absolutely love all of your interviews, but when you and Billy get together is just so damn good. Great back and forth dialogue and great chemistry. Billy is a great story teller and you never miss a beat to keep the flow going.

[@mikestous4114]

Man, I love this guy's outlook on life. He just seems so level headed and awesome. He seems to be at a really good place in life. Really happy for him.

[@rig-a-deelio8465]

Billy Gunn seems like a down-to-earth dude.

[@philkessel8162]

Rig-A-Deelio down to pills dude

[@Cybercom_]

Super down to earth, met him 2 years ago at an indie show

[@themadrapper101]

Mr. Ass

[@spinebuster9490]

WEED

[@GarrettMusic1]

I love his personality

[@robertaustin6302]

Hard not to love Billy Gunn. You always find a way to get the most out of the talent you interview Chis. Nice job man!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks Mr. Austin!

[@davidworkman208]

Great chemistry guys, always amazing how quickly your interviews seem, so enjoyable. Hope your announcing goes well man, killing it all over Chris ✌🏻

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks David!

[@andrewtaylor7981]

Before watching this video I thought "really another Billy Gunn interview?" but it was very funny cause you guys have great chemistry and just know how to have a laugh plus I can always appreciate some sarcastic humor! Good job Chris.

[@live4everoasis]

loved that interview, what a great guy!

[@rylewx]

Great interview. Both of you are cool and the right balance of friendly and professional for my liking. I was a big Billy Gunn fan and it is super cool to see an update from him that he is doing so well. He looks outstanding! Aged gracefully for sure. I hope to see more of him soon. And Chris you’re a great ring announcer as well as interviewer.

[@RevivedLegacy]

Very very good interview, probably my favorite so far. Hoping for the best for your potential future with AEW😉

[@ChrisVanVliet]

We'll see what happens!

[@anselmopat4985]

Chris Van Vliet he will be a so great potential backstage giving al of his wisdom to the kids!

[@DanielFeingold]

He loves to love 'em, he loves to kick 'em He loves to shove 'em, he loves to stick 'em Loves to flaunt 'em, he loves to watch 'em He loves to pick 'em, and he’s gonna kick 'em

[@WhoDunItBEATZ]

Lol

[@Slick5150]

Cuz he's an Ass man yeaa he's an Ass man

[@nurse425]

So many asses, so little time A little tight one can stop me on a dime I'm a lover of every kind The big surprises always sneak up from behind

[@robthecommentor6940]

@@nurse425 cause I'm an Ass Man! YeaAaA! I'm an Ass Man!

[@joshg9470]

Lol nostalgia

[@matehead90]

cant believe this guy is 55... insanely good shape

[@mrathburn]

Roids

[@outbreak3335]

Michael Rathburn diet and training to clown. Riods are the fontine of youth when you hit 50. Btw you cant just take riods. You need to also train hard and eat right.

[@mrathburn]

@@outbreak3335 why did he get fired from wwe?

[@outbreak3335]

Michael Rathburn If I’m not mistaken he was in a amateur powerlifting meet and afterwards he filled a drug test and WWE got wind of it. But he’s doing all right for himself now. Again when I’m 50+ I am absolutely going to take testosterone so I have the energy levels and sex drive is a 16-year-old. Again with moderation, proper training and diet you would be lying to me to say you’re not gonna do it at 50 because it’s the fountain of youth. Not to go all Alex Jones on you but do your home work. Steroids being super evil and having crazy negative side affects is a lie.

[@CanadianGuy2004]

@@mrathburn testosterone

[@jesusbenavidez6235]

Like always, great interview! I love how Billy is so honest and down to earth about everything. Makes me a bigger fan of his now.

[@stealthbombsmith7770]

One the most pleasant and easy going interviewees around, one of my favorite to listen to.

[@redgrave9177]

Billy Gunn is so humorous and chill! Would love to be around more people like him. Good vibes. Anyway, great interview!

[@gbrooks2]

I watched your previous interview with Billy Gunn just two days ago! Such a treat to get more. Total class act.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

It doesn't get any better than him!

[@michaelvin8632]

23:30 This makes me feel much better about AEW's chances to succeed. They are already avoiding a huge pitfall IMO. Their heads seem to be in the right places.

[@balancer182]

Yep, that's what Impact tried to do when they signed Hogan and Bischoff. It failed, and what they had was actually better. It was like NXT.

[@frankstudent]

Agreed. They understand that you can be another player in the industry without attempting to compete against a company that's been doing this a looongg time.

[@marcleon1513]

@@balancer182 Better yet keep Hall and Nash away and off TV as well. AEW has no need for them along with Bitchoff and Hogan.

[@kidz919]

@@balancer182 yeah it felt like WCW 2.0. At that time I literally forgot they were TNA still. I thought they went under new management to become WCW again

[@nesssmith7537]

AEW needs to make their own stars and not sign stars from other companies. That would be a classic wcw mistake for aew. focus on making new superstars.

[@danielstaystrong]

Man this guy is a grown up kid I wish I could be like that again. All the best and what a great life attitude to have

[@Davidclairbennett]

The best way to get through my workouts is when an lengthy Chris Van Vilet interview goes up on the channel. Thanks, Chris!

[@chrisandersen9605]

How would that help with ones workouts?

[@ITM95]

I love Billy Gunn so much! I had the privilege of meeting him and he’s just as friendly and nice as I ever hoped! Congratulations on your induction into the Hall of Fame!

[@10thinningcards]

I want to grab a beer with Billy Gunn and just laugh my ass off, this guy has so much energy.

[@baalberith5389]

Billy Gun is such a down to earth guy. All his interviews are full of energy and never gives a bad interview.

[@moshindig222]

Chris Van Vliet has come so far in his career. Ohio and wrestling go hand in hand. He reminds me of MJF Salt of the earth kinda guy.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks Mortimer, it just shows that a dream paired with a lot of hard work can get you anywhere!

[@moshindig222]

@@justpunishingvaginassince1923awwe look a little fella came in here to try and piss off the adults... you tried you're not gonna trigger anyone. You're probably the first person to like your comment. He is probably gonna look at your comment and laugh.

[@Coolmusicplaylist]

Billy being sober is a cool thing! Dude is awesome!

[@ldrdatribeoflife5072]

I don't want AEW to complete with WWE, I just want AEW to succeed

[@stb2017]

Black Zona You are the way most fans should be 🙌🏻

[@joemckim1183]

Competing with WWE is the reason that TNA was never able ot sustain as a major brand. They tried to force the issue by putting Impact on Monday nights and signing a lot of big price established names. The company is still technically around but they're at best the 4th biggest promotion in America now.

[@CreatureOTNight]

Competing against WWF is like going up to a senior citizen and punching them in the throat. Isnt needed and sure not something you get high fived for. AEW is taking the indis to another level that ROH and TNA/Impact failed at.

[@sholabolaji2975]

*Compete with wwe you mean

[@jeffadkins2636]

I met Billy and James Storm in the gym when I lived in Nashville. They were in the lobby, I was hesitant to speak but I had to. Billy was just what you see. Big smile, put his arm over my shoulder like he new me and took a pic. Seeing him on tv doesn’t do him justice. He is huge, I’m 6ft 210 and I felt like 12 yr old. Awesome Awesome guy.

[@nihilist1680]

Haven't seen Bob in a while. He seems to be doing ok. Good for him.

[@Sescarny]

I met Billy last year and couldn't believe how awesome he was! Such a cool guy and he was extremely sweet to my little girl (11), who's a huge fan of his. He really took time to make her feel special and that meant the world to me. Plus, he has one hell of a great match that night. 😁

[@-BigMike-]

Chris, excellent interview. Maybe my favorite of yours of all time. Very informative and very funny. That Billy Gunn is one of a kind.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks Big Mike... Billy definitely is one of a kind!

[@FrankE83]

Happy for Billy. He is a great talent and this interview is awesome!

[@velvetplatz1024]

Another great interview, Chris. You just can't do a bad interview man. I can't wait to see who you interview next.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks! Who should be next?

[@royal1graphics514]

@@ChrisVanVliet Shelton Benjamin

[@fuzedavibe]

Nothing but respect. To see you interview all the wrestling (great) stars of the 90s late 80s (my era) is awesome. I wish I could interview them as well.

[@johnnynguyen8662]

Billy Gunn is just one of the nicest dudes in the business. Love him.

[@TherealRNOwwfpooh]

Yep. He may be an "Ass Man", but since turning his life around & getting sober, he's not an "asshole" (that gimmick belongs to Misterrrrrrrr Ken Anderson...Anderson, instead).

[@ITM95]

I would love to see you as apart of AEW. How kind of Billy Gunn to make that offer for you. Best of luck with all your ventures, Chris! You’re one of a kind!

[@hannibalking6366]

His expression about TNA was the best lol. He knows how everything works and it's nice to see him speak on it

[@Coolmusicplaylist]

"Yeah! I'm official!" LOL love that energy he has with it.

[@Beardalorian]

Billy Gunn is absolutely amazing. So f'n funny and real. Love it.

[@RichardArblaster]

Has Billy had too much sugar before the interview? 😂😂😂

[@TouhouGaijin]

*Crack jk

[@AAVVVAAADDAAAKAAADAVRAAA]

Thats just him

[@greatomeister675]

He seems like a fun guy to hang out with tbh

[@SilverrulezGaming]

He got a toke in before the Interview

[@ThePunk01]

Nose sugar maybe

[@kenmo6]

Billy Gunn is incredible, what a great interview.

[@oxman619sd]

Man you can just tell how much you love what you do by how you carry yourself in these interviews, home run yet again! Seeing you do these interviews makes me want to continue following my own dreams and get trained to wrestle, God bless man!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Do it man! If it's your dream, don't let anyone stand in the way of it!

[@varchasdani6909]

I love your style of interviewing people

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks for saying that Varchas Dani!

[@varchasdani6909]

Chris Van Vliet you sure know how to keep a sub happy. Giving hearts to all my comments. Thanks bro !!

[@cynthiabasterrechea3687]

I'm shocked how happy go lucky Billy gun is. Super humble and down to earth

[@johnjg88]

Two things. 1) Billy Gunn is freaking JACKED 2) He is hands down top 5 best former wrestler to be interviewed.

[@connordevereaux759]

This is my 1st time watching one of your channel's videos but I'm glad I did. Interviews were my favourite part of collage as I found it exciting. Also glad Billy overcame his demons happy sobriety in March 2021 Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@cdagaming4047]

My man with ANOTHER great interview! Love it man. Keep it up!

[@michaellampert7432]

Awesome interviews and great job 2-rounding that crowd to wake up and get ready for some Blue Print Pro Wrestling! I almost stood up cheered laying here watching KZbin before I pass out and knowing the show was over on KZbin Haha

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Haha! Thanks bro

[@jonfairrie9815]

Dolph ziggler looks like a younger Billy gunn 😂

[@jonfairrie9815]

@Joey G Yeah I remember that actually! Can't believe it only just hit me recently how alike they are.

[@jonfairrie9815]

@Joey G Yeah I suppose that's true actually, I can't say I've ever been the biggest ziggler fan either tbh (been a Jeff Hardy/Hardy boyz guy since the 90s though) but he is shockingly underutilised, especially for how good he is in the ring.

[@josephkearney1332]

Not the same size!

[@jasonboylen5161]

I've been watching you tube videos for years and this is the first time I've ever subscribed to a channel. Chris VV has the best interviews and info on wrestling and wrestlers around. Congratulations Chris for being the first channel I've ever subscribed to. I'm your newest and biggest fan. I am looking forward to seeing old and new interviews. Thanks for having excellent content for all of us to enjoy.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

That’s quite an honor, thank you Jason!

[@jasonboylen5161]

Your welcome

[@graybeardgaming414]

He has more energy than my 13 year old. Holy hell. But he seems like a good guy.

[@Derellrassy87]

Lol🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sabahaych710]

Lmao. Kids these days are a bunch of lazy snowflakes. It’s a shame.

[@cainfang]

Billy Gunn is such a cool dude. Very high energy interview, for sure. Thanks for posting!

[@JustinT41701]

Get Chris as an AEW backstage interviewer

[@willybubba]

Awesome interview! Billy Gunn has so much to offer these young guys & gals and he is seems like such a fun guy. I wish him all the best in AEW!!

[@BrianLane21]

I came for the description in the title, stayed for Billy Gunns personality.

[@ponokanaka]

He’s such a bubbly interview lol. Great to see his energy and hear some behind the scenes stuff

[@antoniomontana386]

Dx the rock Austin Jericho I'm glad I grew in attitude ERA!

[@doubleyouexwhyamzed]

How have I NEVER seen a Billy Gunn interview outside of character? He is such a funny, cool, good spirited guy.

[@tyquanrainey6039]

Billy Gunn a great tag team 🏆, well deserved to be put in the WWE Hall Of Fame. 1. 3 time tag 🏆 with bart gunn- Smoking Gunns 2.6 time tag 🏆 with Road Dogg Jessie James New Age Outlaws- DX 3.1 time tag team 🏆 with Chuck palumbo- Billy & Chuck 4. 1 time Intercontinental 🏆 5.1 time HardCore 🏆 6. 1999 King Of The Ring And if your not down with that? We Got Two Words For Ya. #SuckIt

[@josephkicklighter8100]

Met Billy Gunn at an indie show a couple years ago. Super nice guy! He signed an autograph for me and talked to for about 15-20 minutes. Really nice guy.

[@Time2LevelUp]

They'll compete for talent, but not in revenue. AEW is going to be an alternative and that's great for the fans, wrestlers and the business as a whole..

[@currytime6930]

Not a alternative for everyone mainly hardcore fans AEW need stories and great characters to bring in casuals imma give it a chance tho.

[@Time2LevelUp]

@@currytime6930 They don't just tell stories and have great characters, they also book long term with stories paying off months later. I actually follow the content they put out and they do this really well and respect their audience's intelligence.

[@AAVVVAAADDAAAKAAADAVRAAA]

No company will compete for rev..yea aew has more money but they are still no qere neer what wwe put it...irs just good to wat h something else

[@wwekane2468]

They just need to say they believe they are the best wrestling show on tv. That’s it. None of this “we can’t compete” crap. It’s a turnoff. Nobody cares about revenue. It’s the show quality

[@daniel-vn4ql]

Aew will of course have to compete with WWE for Revenue. Why because they are competing with WWE for talent. And in order to pay all the wrestlers they have. they are going to have to generate a fuck ton of money. with in a few years of opening. If they are still making a big loss in a few years the khans will pull the plug. They are paying wrestlers more then what they would get from the WWE. Some of you AEW fans have no logic at all.

[@MaderasCurbAppeal]

I’ve never seen Billy Gun this happy and excited. Happy for him.

[@2be1am]

RIP The 9th Wonder of The World, Chyna

[@JHammock664]

One of the greatest woman's wresters

[@TouhouGaijin]

@@JHammock664 That's a stretch.

[@markd.1114]

the ho sucked a mean D

[@NachineX64]

Mr. Gunn is so entertaining to listen to. Thank you Chris Van Bleh for the interview.

[@skrktk5675]

Another great interview! Love your content!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks! Many more to come this year!

[@jamesdubeck4920]

Always love his work

[@aid17]

I love how positive and funny billy Gunn is, such a good dude.

[@gauravpatil6707]

Great work man! Amazing interviews back to back.

[@briannowack4077]

I will say my favorite interviews anyone does is Paul Heyman. Doesn't matter who's doing the interview, you will get insight on the business like never before. Chris's interviews are like Paul Heyman interviews but the difference is Chris knows the right questions to ask to get those nuggets of insight on the business. His interviews with Jericho and Ziggler and now this one are some of my favorites. Great job! You've made it big as far as who you're getting, but stay greedy. Stay hungry. Don't settle.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

I'm not just hungry... I'm starving!

[@erik1993]

23:30 Great advice from Billy that could be used in many things in life

[@AlexYBITW]

Your level of consistency with great interviews is outstanding really

[@daniel3786]

billy gunns leg is bigger then the whole of my body

[@PRYVTgomerPYLE]

TRT at its finest.

[@LegacyOfMysterio]

Chris I’m one of your new subscribers and I just say I love interviews. My fav is the ones with billy Gunn here and Brian Pillman jr and Chris Jericho. All great and very nice guys. You are so cool and nice too man. Well educated with your questions and you let the wrestlers talk without butting in. Thanks man I love your channel 🤘

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks for the kind words and thanks for subscribing!

[@rvdrulez]

Chris, I wish you asked him about his thoughts on the whole ‘voo doo Kim’ angle on TNA - like what their ultimate goal was back then for the angle & etc.

[@josephmiller8974]

You are the consummate professional and Billy Gunn is a National treasure. Great vid!!!

[@EzraDair]

Chris: wrestling fans aren’t that dumb Billy: *nervous laugh*

[@TheSPEEZY99]

love the billy gun interviews. and i love how you have a fresh series of questions for him

[@lucars2856]

Hey Chris, I watch you from Brazil, keep doing these great interviews

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks Luca!

[@thesence]

I remember a interview with him and RD back then. They were totally digs back then and fn the wwe whereever they could. 180 turnaround to this interview. Open, funny, sympathic. Good interview

[@amoghdalvi8487]

*Who wants Chris To Interview TONY KHAN* ?

[@ChrisVanVliet]

I for one want that to happen!

[@amoghdalvi8487]

@@ChrisVanVliet we would pay for that!!

[@Na_Desportiva]

We ALL want!!

[@jasonjay1053]

Congratulation billy Gunn. You deserve it. Thank you for the great memories and all the future memories you will bring to us .

[@RichDodger1]

Billy’s reaction when you brought up TNA 😂

[@nater3448]

very interesting interview. It felt like I was watching old friends get together and reminisce about old times. Keep up the phenomenal work Mr. Vliet.

[@craiganderson5813]

5:45 "I don't put NWO in there." Lmao!! From Billy himself. 😂😂

[@CarlosMartinezny]

Great to see this legend grow and great to see him away from where he was before in his dark stages. Billy is hilarious and honest in this new stage of his life. Love seeing legends evolve and continue.

[@jsmpsnn]

Would've been great to see Rick Rude in the HOF with DX

[@nick1428]

jsmpsnn no way, rude goes as rude, he barely had a thing to do with dx. Just that whole appearing twice thing, then it was swept away. Rude is rude he’s hall of fame as the ravishing Rick rude. Hell go

[@bigmouthcritic]

Rude's career is far bigger than the short stint he had with dx.

[@michaelbewley4981]

He’s in the hall of fame already

[@michaelbewley4981]

Joey G yup

[@michaelbewley4981]

Joey G you’re wrong fucken idiot

[@mikays7059]

Great dude, treats everyone like his friend! Great and fun interview as always, Chris!!

[@zwolfie4298]

Chyna WWE HOF 2020, calling it.

[@guacamole9199]

Wow that pop when you came out amazing blew me away 🤣 seriously though great interview really like Billy Gunn been a fan since 99 and you always do great interviews, good work Chris. Can’t believe I didn’t watch this sooner

[@milosstancic5566]

Billy Gunn is like the nicest guy in the Wrestling

[@pablofahezzz9887]

y .o.l....4y.. ...o9.. xo6 pv . 6...potpr4 .6 4

[@theoneanton]

Saw him in Cardiff for a live Q&A. Extremely entertaining, such a shame that it couldn't have been for longer.

[@donaldmusicreacts7430]

Can you do an interview with TJP about his WWE release

[@donaldmusicreacts7430]

@Rapid Revolt i hope soo

[@donaldmusicreacts7430]

@S. Wright he should still interview him though

[@ryanghoul2515]

Anyone else getting a positive buzz from just listening and watching Billy? Great interview btw.

[@steve19745]

id like to have half the energy he has.

[@LBbornandraised]

Met Billy Bunn @ a PCW Show, He was one of the coolest wrestlers i have gotten to met.... He was so awesome he signed autographs, took pics and had a conversation unrushed, for his age hes jacked and huge

[@48jhj]

Chris for AeW commentator?

[@FifaProInc]

I’ve never seen a proper Billy Gunn interview before, but I love how these guys act like they’re genuinely best friends. Constantly laughing together, good conversation flow, good stories, good jokes between them both instead of just being a boring scripted PG interview that WWE have been known for recently. Extremely incredible interview!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks Harry!

[@FifaProInc]

Chris Van Vliet no problem man🙏🏼

[@FifaProInc]

Chris Van Vliet hope you’re doing ok?

[@Nubsteplawl]

"you were in tna too!" *glare and sigh* lmao

[@crimson335i4]

Very much enjoyed this interview. Always enjoyed Billy's work

[@seangriffin39]

Love Chris van vliet huge fan