Jonathan Coachman on The Rock, advice from Vince McMahon pulled on him, going from WWE to ESPN

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Jonathan Coachman aka "The Coach" talks to Chris Van Vliet from his home studio in California. He talks about his current job with The Golf Channel, how being in the crowd at Over the Edge in 1999 when Owen Hart died lead to his job with WWE, his introduction on TV with The Rock, hie relationship with Vince McMahon and the best advice he ever gave him, going to jail after a prank that was pulled on him, why he decided to leave WWE for ESPN and much more!
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[@JayEvil1985]

How can you claim these glasses are so good but yet you literally didnt even wear them in the interview you advertised them on???

[@rajking8609]

one day you might interview me!

[@pk_1]

The chemistry Coach and the Rock had in the Attitude Era was Undeniable!

[@kshinokevin]

YES !!!

[@brockmitchell5641]

He’s such an interesting guy. Never appreciated him on WWE tv at the time, but looking back, he was awesome. Thanks Chris.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

And thank you for watching!

[@brockmitchell5641]

@@ChrisVanVliet always a pleasure, best interviews around

[@Persill-gb5jq]

He was an outstanding heel

[@skinlab4239]

WWF and WWWF before that.

[@matthewchristie2186]

I always loved him but I kinda got into his fan base just because my friends hated him same with Christian and Jericho

[@frankielasvegas5756]

Coach is actually a very underrated guy.

[@nathanjones5653]

Coach seems well spoken. His parents raised a good man.

[@thechaz83]

So true Nathan. Johnathan Coachman is intelligent, easily flexible, variety of tools in his life box. I look up to him. His parents definitely did a tremendous Job

[@piyush42962]

@@thechaz83 couldn't agree more with you my dear friend. Coach hasbeen inspiring me since years

[@BlueAmerican26]

Sad that this interview isn't getting more views. This was so insightful and it's amazing to hear how Coach is doing. Amazing stuff, love Coaches commentating and voice.

[@InkedupT-raw]

Coach was gold on Sunday night heat commentary! This guy is a part of my childhood

[@WardenOfTerra]

The best promo The Rock and Coach did was when The Rock made Coach do the Charleston. That shit is hilarious even now. I can't believe that was 18 years ago.

[@ssjxcloudstrife8652]

Coachman was an integral part of WWF/WWE back in the day, but never really appreciated by the viewing audience, myself included. But this was wonderful to listen to and a pleasure to get to know the man just a little bit better. Thank you.

[@johnnyb.jabroni983]

Holy crap.. the tidbit about the lights being off when Owen fell.. that gave me such chills. Never even thought about whether or not the lights were on, just figured they were. But damn, that's crazy

[@robertgarcia9070]

Who would of thought that coachman had such an interesting story. I would of never guessed it. So glad to see him again and hear about his life in and out of wrestling.

[@p_james_28]

This might be one of my favorites interviews you’ve had so far! Enjoy your content so much Chris

[@rickygarner5117]

Just saw this but i had the privilege of seeing coach after a house show and he is the most humble, generous and down to earth wrestling personality i ever met. Stayed back for god knows how long signing autographs and talking to us all on a personal level. He was genuinely appreciative and interested in what we were saying. After that ill always go outta way to show this guy love and respect, he is a true class act n should be known for it.

[@anthonyboss3686]

Wow some gems dropped in this one. Thank you coach. I will never forget this interview.

[@benross463]

Once again Chris, great interview! I learned a lot about Coach and it was very inspirational. Thank you both!

[@MentalLiberation]

Chris Van Glasses. LOL. So, anyone want to petition CVV to be in the DCEU? LOL. Kidding. Great interview!

[@Currymastuh]

Another gem of an interview, Chris! My memories of the Coach were him being a bit of a dweeb on Raw lol. Really great to hear about his amazing journey to the WWE and his goals for the rest of his career.

[@user-dl1zv]

This interview made me like and respect coach so much more and appreciate all the things he did in wrestling. Great interview as always!

[@Colbythebest10]

Great interview. It was cool to hear his story and his experiences. One of the best interviews you’ve done. He seems like one of the coolest guys

[@scottgormley770]

In the most positive way this has been one of the more surprising interviews from CVV. What an absolutely interesting guy Coach is. He's such a natural and honest speaker/talker.

[@afwzidane]

One of the very best interviews ive seen you do Chris!

[@blocker1954]

Best interview ever! Great job Chris. The Coach was so fascinating

[@BrotherNero777]

Shoutout to The Coach! i loved when he was on commentary back in 2003/2005

[@VideoGameStupidLC]

That "The Greatest Rib" story is amazing... but I'm still stuck on the fact that Vince literally smacked him in the face with the equivalent of a sweaty jockstrap...

[@barryallen871]

It didn't surprise me. He did make quite a few of his workers kiss his bare ass. No telling what happens behind the scenes...lots of teabagging is my guess.

[@jbach5004]

This was the fastest hour ever. Felt like a 10 minute chat but was so in depth!

[@bryanmoncion8174]

Absolutely loved this interview! I’ve always loved Coach! Especially his Rock interviews. HILARIOUS 😆

[@fdmayhem5745]

Coachman knocking down walls and doors of sports in the name of Wrestling!! Amazing!!

[@Wolfman12395]

Coach looks fantastic, it seriously looks like he hasn't aged a day in the past 20 years.

[@peterdavis2860]

This interview flew by. I dont do this commenting often but this i think deserves a good one. Coachman is on a different pedestool now and hope to see him succeed more God willing.

[@theSuperviLLain_est]

I love how he casually mentions he had a convo w his car lol what a great dude

[@MicahDoesIt]

This is the greatest interview ever!!!! Coach is awesome lots of stuff I never new about him

[@gareth1101]

What a fantastic interview. And what a great guy Coach comes across as. Keep up the good work @chrisvanvliet

[@FRACC847]

This was an excellent interview. This deserves more views.

[@j.a.styles547]

Thank youb Chris, i never knew he was this great, heel coach stuck in my childhood lol. But man such a great guy.

[@Royalchamp31]

This is a top interview one of my favs great video!!!!

[@HalfKay]

Another great interview. I'm glad we got to hear the real story behind the rib too lol. Coach always seemed like a great guys watching him during his WWE run and such inspiring advice! :)

[@martynjago9030]

Another brilliant interview, really insightful 👍

[@ElMalikHydaspes]

Interesting that of all of Chri's interview with 'wrestlers', this one may be the best one. JC: Eloquent, driven, & prudent.

[@jackblack2312]

Does Chris know how to dance the Charleston tho????? 😂😂😂

[@ianraguse6455]

Great interview Chris! Coach was always a top notch character in WWE.

[@mdog2118]

Very Good Interview!

[@joffysviproom5763]

Much respect to the Coach!!

[@bradleysmith4967]

Did they ever do a "This is sportscenter" commercial with Coach and a wrestler? That could've been pretty funny tbh.

[@custommademusicmag]

Great interview. Awesome stories.

[@rangelgaming1374]

I loved this interview man i gotta watch more coach stuff😂😂

[@MicahDoesIt]

We gonna need a part 2 ASAP

[@WrestlingFan.1234]

Jonathan couchman is a very underrated heel

[@diebatemendie2k554]

For me this is the guy of my childhood hearing his voice has made my year 💯

[@thatmfnvato3516]

dope interview chris👌🏽

[@Pauldjreadman]

That was a great chat.

[@Tony_1294]

The coach is Awesome Great interview!!!

[@muhammadislam0000]

Please do interviews with Dave Finlay & Rikishi, thank you🙃

[@hps69]

Yessss also David Penzer & Tony Chimel

[@randycrawford1132]

I agree

[@kshinokevin]

Lord Steven/William Regal too...

[@theworldisimmense]

If he can get stone cold that be great. What I can’t wait is for dark side of the ring season 3, looks like Steve Austin will tell his story back the scenes

[@vajidalishah3595]

Perhaps one of the most impairing interviews! Well done Chris on getting this.

[@chrisr6776]

Great interview.

[@TrueVintageRnBFan]

Enjoyed this 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@tonytwodat6986]

I could listen to coach tell stories all day! I’m listening to this first so I can watch the 2nd one

[@dholaholics]

Sick interview 💯💯

[@jonbradbury9368]

Great interview 👍

[@bigcaesar314]

So much respect for The Coach !! Hopefully when The Rockwood vs HHH at WrestleMania happens, he will be a surprise interviewer for Rock & Hunter before the match !!

[@Mula510]

Another great interview Chris.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks Mula!

[@RR-nl2ep]

Great interview as usual! I am very surprised WWF/WWE hired him at his size. They usually do not want the commentator or interviewer bigger than the wrestlers.

[@KingGeorgieIII]

Love Coach!! He’s awesome! Love him on raw love him on sportscenter Dude is the man

[@chrisotero4704]

Damn I remember watching him in some videos in my middle school at a computer class back in the early 2000s

[@danielnimer3647]

These were great stories

[@HushTheMyth]

Chris is the best interviewer I've seen!!!

[@frank-bmtz]

Awesome when an interviewer let's the interviewee talk!

[@worldsideviews9336]

Coach is a legend , no really . He was staple in our childhoods lol he was great at his job .

[@auggiedoggie4968]

I remember when he was just a sports anchor in KC.

[@2kpurp879]

Great Interview CVV 🔥🦾

[@MIent1313]

4:44 same. Same 😔

[@pontiacGXPfan]

Coach is such a humble dude

[@MaxCarroll]

i love the glasses chris van glasses is a good name great video

[@springer90]

Heel Coach was Entertaining!

[@PersiaX582]

Coach showing up to Raw wearing the city’s rival jersey, smirking at the crowd under his sunglasses 😎

[@Seth80897]

You should've asked him to sing Barry Manaloe lmfao 😂

[@CharlesHitmanStone]

Rock: You like to sing? Coach: Yeah Rock: You like Barry Manaloe? Coach: Yeah Rock: You Like The Copa, Copacocanga huh you like the copa?! Coach: Yeah 🥺 Rock: WELL COPA YOUR ASS ON OUTTA HERE JABRONI BEAT IT!!!

[@n.scorpion1256]

Cool guy. Thanks Chris.

[@Signs-tm9cv]

Coachman fighting Orton was hilarious

[@pozn9962]

08:23 #RIP Larry King

[@vikkorheel9966]

Coach was always cool

[@jackstraw4222]

unless you were watching around 1999/2000 you got no idea how big of star the rock was already...he was huge ,the biggest star in the entire industry at that time...he became an icon in only a few years on par with the all time greats...and this was before he went to hollywood...

[@NovaScotiaNewfie]

Coach was great comic relief! Great to hear from the man and not the WWE character.

[@donovanmarcus289]

Enjoy this interview. He has one of the most iconic voices in commentary history.

[@michaelduck5208]

Damn, what an unexpected surprise - easily one of your best interviews. Please get Coach back for a part 2!

[@jakewhritenour4900]

this hour went too fast

[@adamdolatowski409]

People on both sides of the spectrum Republican or Democrat need to act like the coach and also remember God no life is more important. You listen to other people telling us what to do more than heart and soul

[@NS-qc3bv]

Suprisingly this is my favoritote interveiw coach is the best , he has great segments with the rock

[@aaron.6923]

Coach is more funnier than anybody on raw or smack down now

[@ringslider]

I find a problem with Coach at the 49:55 mark regarding making a 6 salary figure. Most of the WWE superstars had separate accounts making money since they weren't used or figured out that social media a person can make some decent money. Vince literally took money away from people's pockets. There will be an investigation soon as to what constitutes a independent wrestler and what can and not do to make an income. Overall, this is a great interview and it's nice to see Coach doing what he loves.

[@KDOGLP]

Dude that Owen story was wild

[@MahdiRanger]

Hes so right about guys just get to the show and wait for storylines to come.

[@TheVarietyVendor]

I was always rooting for Coach to get a more prominent spot. However for some reason he would always get put in the wrong situation. He was perfect as the antagonist to DX in 06

[@benandlilyann]

Nice Chris 🇬🇧

[@bodenlosedosenhose1590]

Great storyteller. 👍

[@th3gr81]

The Coach has not aged one bit.

[@Lembardi]

Dark side of the Ring describes what happened to Owen Hart a little differently then what coach is saying.

[@EngageTV]

How

[@Lembardi]

@@EngageTV go watch it

[@HellBrYnger]

39:07 turns out "tom-spiracy" was actually "coach-spiracy" all along ;D

[@kshinokevin]

another great Chris V2 (V.V.) interview with one and the only, The Coach ! (Coach: "In wrestling, you always feel like it was part of the show. Do you think that's real ?" (WWE Doctor/Medic: "If that's real then it's the worse CPR that I've ever seen.") If the lights would have been up, we all would have saw it. (PTSD) I would be still be dealing with it today. Tragic doesn't even describes it. Sports Guys back then, there wasn't cell phones. Sports Guys had Pagers. you are a Sports Guy, you don't need a Pager. It was the night that shaped my career.")

[@kshinokevin]

Debra = Mongo's wife (Steve McMichael = WCW Monday Nitro guy; a 4 Horsemen stable dude) with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, in the gym.. "That is the Most Local News Story ever." - Chris Van Vliet (on The Coach's 7 Day hectic/hellish work week, for 5 months, with the KC Chiefs (for 5 days - what if they win the playoffs ?) and for the WWF/WWE (for 2 days), so that a TV network needed a transportation vehicle (Chopper 9 / helicopter) down payment. Jane (Pauley): a former co-host from the "Today Show" & "Dateline NBC" ?

[@tryhardtrynot]

44:15 I waited three quarters of an hour for a mention of “Heel Coach”.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Nice!

[@orphenkirylancello6315]

He is living breathing real ron burgundy. The coach

[@iDaVisionEnt]

Chris Van Glasses looks familiar

[@josem.castorena4853]

Johnathan Couchman rocks.