Rare Spike Dudley Interview - What a Legend!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks for hanging out with us for this interview and a big thanks to Spike Dudley for a great conversation! 🙏 This interview is also available on my podcast, "The Chris Van Vliet Show": APPLE: apple.co/2IGzIAt SPOTIFY: spoti.fi/2X3de0h GOOGLE: bit.ly/2NseN8D STITCHER: bit.ly/2KU3y6H

[@Gr8PowerfulOz]

Why does Spike reminds me of Kurt Russel?

[@DavidGonzalez-rx4le]

Way to go CVV. Always awesome!

[@onizuka1100]

Was he drinking Guinness because man thats my drink🍻🍻🍻

[@PaulSch0]

Chris Van Vliet Great interview boss!

[@serenabieszk3583]

Thank you so much. Love Spike. Always wonder what happen to him.

[@RufusM]

Man, I haven’t seen Spike in over a decade, he looks so good. This interview is such a pleasant surprise!

[@danarush6682]

That what happens when ur not juiced an muscle bound early on days u live long

[@PaulSch0]

Lookin a little like Eric Bischoff.

[@popeyedoyle6360]

@@danarush6682 ken patera, ted arcidi, rick steiner, scott steiner, all still alive. roids ain't shit, its how you use them and if your a TRUE freak

[@miguelrobb5719]

Cool yakuza picture you have!

[@RufusM]

@@miguelrobb5719 A man of refined taste! Thanks!

[@gramos7939]

Spike IS a hard-core legend. Like he mentioned, he was someone who could take a hit and capitalized on it. Def can say he is part of my childhood, ultimate underdog

[@TheFreakJessie]

I always play as him in Raw 2 for the Xbox . In road to wrestlemania I had him to become king of the ring and the world heavyweight champion

[@RedBeardio]

Him vs Mike awesome fued was the greatest.

[@Kerwood334]

Him V Bam Bam is up there too

[@GoldenGodDennisReynolds]

Spike was so entertaining to watch, I’m glad he’s doing well in his life after wrestling!

[@youngche8226]

Bro he was one of my favorite lower card/mid card guys ever. He was small, took crazy bumps, made his size work. Had a believable gimmick. I always thought Spike and Bubba should have had a Tag team title run when the og draft happened and they split the Dudleyz up

[@jessejames9149]

It's a miracle that spike is not in a wheelchair or isn't dead. He took some hard falls. Hes been put through hell and back! Love you spike! Your part of my childhood. ❤

[@stalinsoulz7872]

like sheesh even mick isnt this crazy to get those bumps

[@kyledamron]

Spike deserves the HOF for sure. He had some all time memorable moments especially in ECW

[@ChrisVanVliet]

100%!

[@kyledamron]

@@ChrisVanVliet He also seems like a really humble good guy, I enjoyed hearing talk about how to effectively wrestle as a small guy by always fighting to get up

[@suolevramarvelous]

THIS! Is the content we need. Its always the lower card guys who have the interesting stories.

[@tylerdurden788]

Because Upper tier guys work with each other all the time. Glad I'm not only one feels this way.

[@sebbie_gonzo]

So glad to see Spike is doing well. He took some ridiculous bumps for our entertainment. To hear him talk about it and say "Oh, it was nothing" is a relief.

[@bamacapt115]

He may not think of himself as one...but he's definitely a legend.

[@tedgegi155]

I am stunned that after watching this guy get bashed with trash cans, slammed onto tables, cut with barbed wire, crushed by 300 pound elephants off the top rope ,etc., while in the ECW, that he's still able to move, much less carry on an in-depth conversation. Thanks for entertaining us over the years, Spike.

[@SpeedChamp467]

a 300 pound elephant couldn't jump off the top rope that defies physics. You'd have to build the ring on top of the elephant not the other way around.

[@jimmianimates918]

spike is the reason i went to wrestling school and still involved as a ref now 20 years later

[@DensilGrant]

Not a good reference bro..School of wrestling to a referee..

[@jimmianimates918]

@@DensilGrant yea, after a few years of wrestling I realized I prefer the role as a ref instead.

[@jimmianimates918]

@JIM DIM im already a successful animator, I just do this for fun

[@donwhiteproductions7309]

​@DensilGrant - everybody has a role to play.

[@Sangria]

1 minute in and Spike proves himself the smart Dudley

[@Rippleshanks]

I'm so glad Spike is doing well. I always liked him back in the day.

[@jmpnr]

Seeing Spike happy and healthy with a family and stable job is heartwarming.

[@j.combes1230]

I love this you can tell spike really enjoyed reminiscing with somebody who cares, and love how you just let him talk it's like an old friend telling old war stories

[@randomguysview]

Spike man! He was always freaking nuts! Even as a kid I knew this guy was something special. It's awesome to run across this video and seeing how well hes doing.

[@ktcochran35620]

LOVED Spike Dudley! Sold some bumps that legitimately scared me shitless!

[@evanabbott2737]

Yeah, I remember seeing him getting the shit knocked out of him all the time....he could really take a bump!😬👍

[@AdamHiley-pj2zn]

I remember spike being 3d'd on a concrete floor by bubba and dvon than looked painful

[@TheFreakJessie]

I remember in ECW they legit threw him to the crowd , I was like WTF 😳

[@relentlesschaos7445]

He's basically the test dummy of wrestling.

[@JustinTheGreat]

Not only sold bumps. Guy just got dumped on his back and head with reckless abandon by some guys. It's amazing he continued on in some of those matches. A well deserved retirement.

[@andybonk365]

Most genuine straight talking and humble guy, gotta love Spike!

[@teddytoostonedhart5881]

spike should be in the WWE HALL OF FAME

[@youngche8226]

Rondo Machete I think they will eventually put the whole Dudley family in as one again. (Spike/D-Von/Bubba/Sign Guy/Big dick Dudley) as a faction. Meaning the Dudley’s boys are in there twice

[@garygroucutt6880]

@@youngche8226 nope.

[@el.evaaffr]

Teddy Too Stoned Hart true

[@ZillMob]

@@youngche8226 they better

[@trygvesmor]

Agreed.

[@Grunge2009]

Spike is underappreciated. I think this interview should've been 2 hours haha. Great content Chris! glad Spike is doing well Hopefully year or 2 we can get another interview from him.

[@trickyricky1058]

Honestly glad to see Spike! He was the ultimate underdog that you couldn't help but cheer for. I still remember watching a tape of Bam Bam throwing Spike into the front row of fans, or the flaming table spot...

[@handleunavailable]

La Resistance botching their table spot with him still gives me the heebie-jeebies....shit looks so fucking painful. Dude is tough as fuck that's for sure.

[@armin38822]

Look at the way Spike looks in 2020. He looks just like an average middle age man. Meanwhile he has all this pro wrestling history behind him and took so many nasty bumps. Now think about how many inspiring people you walk by in your everyday life thinking how booring people are meanwhile you are walking past people with so much history behind them.

[@evanabbott2737]

🤔👍

[@ir6237]

Like the ol' saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover

[@corporatemcmahon2815]

He looks like a professional fartsniffer.

[@Whyzee12]

Totally thought the same thing. Like there’s a chance I’ve walked past spike Dudley in my adult life haha

[@allwightallwong5045]

This guy is such an amazing interviewer. He knows exactly when to intervene and ask questions. He actually listens and follows up with great questions. He lets the wrestlers talk. Even the wrestlers I wasn't or not really a fan of that he interviews are incredible to listen to. That doesn't include Spike I was def a fan of his during his ECW and WWE run

[@nathueil1]

Spike is a wrestling legend in my book! This guy took some of the nastiest bumps back in the day, goes to show his talent that hes not doing this interview from a wheelchair! Glad to see him well!🤘

[@tonypastor705]

Maybe he is in a wheelchair , we don't know cuz we can't see his whole body, LOL

[@DingyGirrl]

You are honestly one of the very best, most thorough and well informed interviewers. I love watching your interviews with wrestlers, especially ones from my childhood. I grew up watching Spike (I am currently 29 years old and started watching wrestling in 2000 at 9 years old) and as a girl I really loved his matches.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks Joey!

[@DingyGirrl]

Chris Van Vliet You’re welcome! Thank YOU!You provide a high level of entertainment and even at times things like comfort. You are so cool! 😎

[@bambamboyd20]

I have wanted this interview for YEARS! Thank you Chris and huge thank you Spike!

[@Aakash08Nath]

This is the interview I never knew I needed, but as soon as I read the title it was exactly what I was searching for

[@Phantomtandem]

Great convo. Chris is a cut above these other wrestling "journalists". Awesome to see Spike again.

[@kryptikus29]

I love Spike so much, I still remember that interview clip of him getting stitched up backstage in ECW and being asked what he did before wrestling.... and he said he was into Shakespeare and with blood running down his face he delivered a few lines..... Classic and what a warrior!

[@therealfrisco3859]

I remember that!

[@joe.limbus]

i remember that too but forgot all about it lol

[@higler.]

@Lynchology101 Yep. I was maybe 12 when it came out and the Monday Night Wars were at their peak. I somehow convinced my mom to drive me to a theater an hour away to see it and she watched it with me. I still don't think she understands wtf she watched haha

[@Freakbob_disciples]

Hes a teacher too

[@bonesoftheark4665]

Your videos and interviews have helped me be more social. Talking to more people online or in chat or even in person. Basic standard questions but just making sure I slow down not talk over them and listen. Watching the interviews and the way you speak to people. It is a perfect example of how to let someone open up and vent. Expecting it to help with my next gf a lot to 😂😅

[@scottishninjas3841]

Your interviews are great man. I look forward to see the next one!

[@TyCathey]

Spike dudley is the definition of a guy that will play ball. Dude is so underrated, and tough as nails. I'm glad to see he found a good career that fits him after his wrestling career.

[@HolidaySins]

How is Spike not in extremely worse condition with As many chair shots he took. This interview just makes him more legendary

[@ChrisVanVliet]

He is a legend for sure!

[@HolidaySins]

@@ChrisVanVliet I don't think he fully grasp how over he was at one point. I was a huge fan. I didn't see him as a punching bag, I saw him as all heart, little brains, and huge balls

[@Will-h7h]

He did say he has memory loss due to concussions, the amount of horrendous shots Bubba Dudley used to take to the head it's remarkable both of them are still pretty on the ball.

[@BrankoP85]

I totally agree with Spike when he says that today's wrestling is TOO choreographed and therefore has lost its on the fly, improvisation kayfabe charm....It was the kind of spots and bumps that Spike, and everybody else too, used to do that fascinated me so much and it made Attitude era so great, cause they were done with kayfabe and in a believable manner, i.e. nobody saw those spots coming!!

[@BrankoP85]

@T.R.U. Louisianimal Not just that. Everything seems so fake and planned ahead anyway....

[@theunhingedgamer3762]

the both of you gotta remember that whole "on the fly" thing is why so many wrestlers got hurt a lot and in rare occasions some have died and the reason it looks "too choreographed" is because people rehearse the spots before the match to avoid someone getting a severe injury look how many people who got retired from a simple piledriver and even now yes people get injured but it's drastically less often as for the whole Kayfabe speech that shit died years ago and Vince Mcmahon was the one who completely killed it because of the infamous Curtain Call incident the only one as far as i know trying to revive it is Tony Khan but the issue with him trying to bring that to life again is the internet knowing who all the guys are friends with so attempting to keep kayfabe alive is pointless

[@BrankoP85]

@@theunhingedgamer3762 Look man, all i know that wrestling had believable spots, bumps as well as characters, and Spike Dudley was one of them!!! Id rather watch the very first WWF In your house than the revived version ANY day of the week... Every character on the roster back in the WWF days was unique and interesting to watch...Now its like copycats from each-other...

[@AlkoWasAlreadyTaken]

T.R.U. Louisianimal A wicked spot recently was Orton screwdriving Jeff Hardy’s ear which reminded me of the old days, but we rarely see hardcore things anymore.

[@madsweeney8931]

Spike wasn't in wwf/WWE during attitude era... He was there during the ruthless aggression era.

[@joeygleitz7469]

Glad to see he didnt fall into the void that others did, and did something with himself after wrestling.

[@santeciaprice7257]

I miss seeing him compete. He was kickass

[@erykahm4307]

Spike looks great and this was another great interview!

[@dante666jt]

Man it's good to see him well. He took so many crazy bumps during his time in ecw, wwe

[@ChrisVanVliet]

He’s the man!

[@Ptrixle]

Dude took some of the biggest bumps I’ve ever seen and he seems sharp as a damn tack! He’s a 1 of 1 person.

[@handleunavailable]

Spike looks a LOT better than most the guys who came out of ECW that's for sure. Crazy that after all those fucking insane bumps he took. On a different note though, Spike is a legend. Dude broke ground for a lot of the smaller dudes in the game today...everybody always talks about Rey, Eddie, and Jericho, but Spike brought another aspect to it than the other small guys did. Great to see him doing well.

[@KovaxDetroit]

Sick interview. I got to see spike, 3 times, front row in detroit for ECW between 1998 and 1999. One of them, going to to toe with Rob Van Dam in a main event for the TV title. Went at least a half hour, and he kept up with at the time, best wrestler on the planet. Much respect, L S D!!

[@geeked-outturtlesfan4288]

I would love to see the reaction of a wrestling fan (grieving over the loss of someone) and see their reaction when they talk to Spike about the assets left to them and realize that they're talking to the biggest underdog in the business. Spike Dudley. I know that they won't be worried about who he is at the time but they'd later be like "Woah... That was Spike" Great interview

[@crossxface9103]

Was great watching you in ECW from 1997-… Thank you for everything SPIKE !!!

[@JSmithRecords]

Was only planning on watching the first 5 mins, but ended up watching the whole thing! Lol he’s a great dude.

[@PoppinRods]

This was a GREAT interview. Great job Chris.

[@aaronm8143]

One thing I love about you Chris is that you genuinely enjoy these interviews. It’s nice seeing people enjoy what they do 😎

[@BAMtv1317]

Spike was truly underrated

[@streamer_services]

Its so cool that some ppl get to live 2 or 3 lives in one body....spike has done that.....he can meet ppl today that has never heard of spike and only know him as matt....crazy stuff

[@jerrygarcia2814]

Great interview, great to see him doing extremely well after taking many many bumps in his career. Awesome!

[@205WILD]

For the ones who experienced ECW back in the day, we should consider it a true gift. Spike is one of the greats!!! Nice interview!

[@codydeering7450]

Love this Chris! SPIKE was the man when I was a kid. Loved him so much.

[@Robher85]

19:18 spike Dudley convinces undertaker to choke slam him out of the ring.

[@benjones7792]

The interview i never knew i needed

[@michaelvigil1417]

Wow its amazing he sounds great despite what he has been through!! How is he still alive after all the bumps he's taken throughout his career. He seems he's in great condition. God bless Spike!

[@timothydeleon6763]

SPIKE DUDELY!!! One of the most underrated wrestler in my opinion.. Truly deserves to be in the HOF and hopefully he does get in as well one day.. I am glad to hear he is doing well life after wrestling ..

[@gramos7939]

Awesome interview ! Have always wondered about what happened to Spike and his take on his career. Chris VV always gets the exclusives 💪🤟🤝👍

[@joshuaburke5674]

I’m now a spike fan for life. Great job once again, Chris!

[@MarquisVonMonster]

He was one of the first guys I remember seeing on ECW when I accidentally stumbled on it one night back in high school. He was the skinny guy in tye dye getting his ass kicked by guys three times his size, but he would just have to hit The Acid Drop once and he could beat anybody. As a skinny short weird teen I was hooked on any wrestling show that would have a guy like that on their roster. Definitely spoke to me way back then.

[@pizzahighfive2612]

Spike is a absolute legend.. I loved his Child's Play Chucky look in ECW. This dude was absolutely wild!

[@dstaple3]

He's doing the 2CW reunion show and I am beyond happy about that

[@theartofpablo0110]

Spike lives in Rhode Island right near me actually, I’ve seen him shopping

[@TheFreakJessie]

I wonder what happen if you ask him to sign a autograph

[@vultureguy33]

How would you recognize him? He always looked like an average lookin dude.

[@donnyfootball88]

Should be in the hall of fame with the dudleys.

[@trygvesmor]

I concur.

[@savageginga]

Glad to see Spike is doing well, he seems like a really down to earth humble guy. I think everything that he did and the bumps he took he should definitely go into the HOF technically he should've gone in twice one as a member of the Dudley boyz and then as a singles wrestler.

[@patcrowe2821]

Dude looks so much better. Congratulations to him!

[@milesbodega2853]

The fact that Spike took some serious head trauma but is so well spoken and healthy makes me happy. I came here after seeing a video compilation of his biggest bumps

[@AmandaMack]

Spike Dudley is still my favorite wrestler. ❤ He's a gift. Thanks for this interview!

[@johnnytyrrell7060]

I'm from Dublin Ireland and I think he should be in the Hall Of Fame, he has my vote.

[@stefanlong1058]

Man you are honestly one of the most under appreciated KZbin channels of the wrestling genre! Love your content and have been subbed for years now! Well done CVV

[@TH3M00NMAN]

Thanks for doing this interview Chris. Wow little Matt Spike Dudley. Glad to see he doing well after his career, so glad I got to meet him a few times and watch his career. Loved him for a little guy and just tough as nails.

[@callumgreenhough8061]

Chris is a brilliant interviewer

[@paulcoates5699]

The best.

[@imtheabsolute1161]

@sneksnekitsasnek in shoot interviews

[@ivancastillo661]

Spike is a hall of famer !!

[@bradgilman]

Spike is a hall of famer. That match with William regal when he ran out took his brass knuckles from the turnbuckle knocked him out and won in 5 seconds was peak dudley shenanigans. Thanks spike for my awesome childhood

[@SairajRKamath]

Imagine finding out that the middle-aged suit who's working your insurance was once a hardcore wrestler who was driven through hundreds of tables

[@sHorrorfan]

Spike you are a legend, one of wrestling greats!thank you for all your work in the ring!

[@Alex-mh2md]

My respects for spike for taking the first 3Ds in the history, as dvon or bully said when they wanted to make a finisher they thought about a diamond cutter and they ended up doing the 3D, and he and the boys went to a ring and started practicing the 3D and he took some of the most dangerous 3Ds in the historym my respects

[@TheBadGuuy]

Glad Spike made it through the business. Also glad his wife came into his life when she did. It doesn't take long to be consumed when you start walking down that "dark path". Happy for you Matt! Enjoy your family & enjoy your life! Very humble and real dude.

[@joeyadams7213]

This is such a cool and unexpected Interview, good stuff! Im honestly happy to see Spike at peace with his career and having such an open and positive view on things.

[@steveomcbigarms]

Have been waiting for a spike interview for a long time. Very articulate and intelligent with a great sense of humor. Thanks

[@stevenhaynes7693]

Spike needs to do his own podcast very humble and well spoken could listen to his stories all day

[@jakeshaffer9176]

Chris van Beard got Spike Dudley....thank you CVB! Those bumps he took were god damned gnarly, would I want to watch spike wrestle today? Not really, because he’s earned every bit of retirement...loved his work but this is the update I want to see from him, glad to see good old Spike doing his career and being happy.

[@yureion]

I use to date a girl from the same area Spike mentioned in here (the fall river area, she was from Dartmouth) but her brother (RIP) told me he went to a show back in the day and Spike was thrown into the crowd and he (as a disabled man) couldn't get out the way in time and Spike basically hit him and landed on him. He said Spike immediately was like ARE YOU OKAY MAN!? (breaking character) and he was like yeah man, I'm fine, are YOU okay Spike!? Both were fine, but when he told me that Everytime I seen Spike since that's the first thing that comes to mind. Good man. Glad to see he's doing well.

[@aidanumpherson]

Spike was one of my favs and it's great to see him doing good. Thanks so much for the interview.

[@RiruKrypto_]

I don’t even recognize that’s Spike Dudley. Lol

[@Dieg0Marteen]

I thought he was dead 😂

[@wozthescott2804]

@@Dieg0Marteen smh

[@jasonwoot5199]

He isn’t flying across the ring

[@Derellrassy87]

@@Dieg0Marteen I thought u was dead looser

[@Dieg0Marteen]

The dark Armageddon Roswell good one👍🏽

[@Greeneggsz]

Such a great interview! Spike Dudley is the best! I have to agree and look up to the dude saying his wife told him he’s better than this” I feel the same way about my life. My bm saved me too. Beautiful two kids & a beautiful lady it definitely is time to change and make something happened. Thanks Chris for this Spike Interview

[@nyrican7189]

Awesome interview! I wish you would've asked about the angle with Molly Holly lol literally one of the funniest angles in 2001 for WWF

[@gripsimpson]

@The Last Dragon: if you haven't, check out Matthew Hyson "formerly known as Spike Dudley" Shoot interview with HighSpots. He speaks a little about the Molly Holly angle. Both great-yet Different interviews.

[@kickerpunter8414]

I'm amazed at how humble "Spike Dudley" is.... And at how the interviewer isn't more star stuck. I'm just sayin' ... He did something no other wrestler has done..... such a small guy.... do WHATEVER you want him to; Great moves (Bulldog/Tornado DDT) GTFOH. BEST FINISHING MOVE EVER!!! I mean WTF???? This mo-fo is a LEGEND! Only ECW used him to his potential.... Nobody else came close, I don't think.... So Humble..... GREAT INTERVIEW... MUCH THANKS to both.

[@hieroglyph1947]

Thank you so much for this, Spike Dudley is one of my all time favourites 🖤

[@kingsteve55]

Spike Dudley is a BEAST! Shaking off those bumps that would kill normal humans like "It was nothing. I was fine."

[@themikays]

Interesting watch, it's nice to see Spike is doing fine for himself. Thank you for these interviews, Chris!

[@christianramirez702_]

you’re so incredible at doing ur interviews chris! like i said it’s a dream to get an interview with you one day 😎

[@higler.]

This interview was fucking awesome. Chris, thank you for always doing these performers great justice with your interviews.

[@davidtroop173]

Spike looks good! Glad he is happy!

[@0maxk_]

Great interview! Been waiting for this one!

[@randywcurtis1035]

Thank you spike Dudley for the best work in wwe history

[@Robbiesroadcrew]

This interview has me going back to look at some old matches from Spike Dudley!

[@crystalwhite205]

Always loved Spike. He was my favorite Dudley.

[@joelilly5582]

Oh My God. Just saw this pop up on my list to watch this morning and have never been more jazzed to watch one of your videos. I was a massive fan of Spike's. Great move to get him on here.

[@amari6853]

Can you get The Undertaker for an interview?

[@patrickdoherty4527]

Spike was great. He really connected with the crowd, was a great performer and had plenty of memorable moments.

[@tednugent3679]

Enjoyed this interview. Thanks