Chelsea Green On Samantha's Irvin's Iconic Intro, Her WWE Return, Matt Cardona

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Chelsea Green (@imchelseagreen) is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE and is known for her time with TNA Wrestling, Ring Of Honor and Lucha Underground. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Tampa, FL to talk about her return to WWE, the signature introduction that ring announcer Samantha Irvin does for her, breaking the Women's Royal Rumble record for shortest time in the match, her character being a Karen, her love for acting and stunts, why her husband Matt Cardona isn't back in WWE yet and much more!
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“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist.” - Oscar Wilde
00:00 Intro
00:38 Finally getting her green card!
04:22 Matt Cardona’s continued success
07:20 Returning to WWE in the Royal Rumble last year
10:23 Was this current character her idea?
12:10 Larger than life characters in wrestling
13:44 Getting released from WWE and then returning
15:06 Texting Triple H and asking to return
17:43 Making the most out of her Rumble appearance
21:10 Her run as WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion
22:09 Matt Cardona wearing her title in Japan
23:25 Does she want Matt Cardona back in WWE?
26:31 How often is she home in Canada?
28:42 Is acting her ultimate goal?
31:10 What films and TV shows has she been in?
33:19 The difficulty of auditions
34:38 Has she talked about wrestling with John Cena
35:50 Can she do acting and WWE?
36:30 Memories of Lucha Underground
41:05 What does she miss about Canada
43:28 Does Kelly Kelly know she inspired Chelsea?
45:29 Underrated women from the attitude era
46:40 Samantha Irvin announcing her name
48:51 The meaning behind her tattoo
50:25 What’s next in her career?
51:25 Her experience on a her season of Tough Enough
52:15 3 Things Chelsea Green is grateful for
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[@animal1nstinct394]

please interview jaxson ryker and michael elgin

[@TimLoyalToWifeHaterFreeZoneA]

Love It ChrisVanVliet Bro.

[@ashlatinpac2156]

Try Mikey whipwreck

[@harshavardhanvinitha1237]

Make an interview with Tye Dillinger I want him to come back to wwe from India 🇮🇳

[@user-xd7ry7ph2k]

Hikaru Shida did it backward. She went from acting to wrestling. She spoke about it briefly on Hey(EW)

[@rjvernesto.]

Chelsea understands pro-wrestling.

[@robotcrocodile]

Exactly. The goal shouldn't be how many flips a wrestler can make per minute. It should always be how you feel about them when they walk out.

[@Crudes.]

True. Out of all the "best wrestlers" rn, it's freakin' Chelsea who understands what pro wrestling really means

[@kumodohaizi7234]

Yeah she understands being a low leveled jobber,for all the people that WANTS to be a wrestler,you're there to be a CHAMPION not to be a comedian,anybody says otherwise youre fooling urself then go become an actor,stop with the excuses,wwe sees her as a jobber,I don't see why break ur back for this sport unless ur the Brooklyn brawler hahaha

[@robotcrocodile]

@@kumodohaizi7234 But you understand that a champion is someone that is chosen to be a champion, right? They are playing the role. Just as the comedic wrestlers are. Imagine the last 20 years without Hornswoggle, R-Truth, Santino Marella, and others. It would be so boring.

[@rontheronin]

@@robotcrocodilefacts 💯

[@Spikemouth]

Chelsea was FANTASTIC in this year's Rumble. Her character work has been incredible since she returned to WWE.

[@ShaggyJ1000]

She was literal best thing about the Women’s Rumble! I loved Jordynne Graces entrance and Bayleys win but Chelsea…was the best thing!

[@iamthechange4152]

Yeh Chelsea was the best thing about the rumble

[@bradevans449]

She had me in stitches the whole time she was in the ring.

[@antknees5597]

all of the accidental hits she took from piper niven had me crying laughing. shes an amazing performer

[@derekwarr8567]

She made the Rumble entertaining

[@DamnWhoAsked]

Never heard of Chelsea Green until she appeared at the Royal Rumble. I remember watching her backstage segment and first match after the Rumble and laughing my ass off at how naturally funny her “Karen” gimmick is. Her facial expressions, her selling, and her comedic timing were what made her a favorite for me right away. She's brilliant.

[@irishnewblood]

Just wait until they do the meltdown angle with her!! they have to do it , she's amazing at it.

[@Eman-wj8gq]

She does the comic shtick very well. And her in ring work is improving so much.

[@danielirl9252]

I only heard of her because of Simon Miller but I popped when she debuted... she's already top 5 most entertaining females in the company. Bayley, Rhea, Jade, Chelsea and Maxime are the only truly entertaining females right now... although I'm actually a fan of the current Nia Jax

[@michael7054]

She was on wwe tough enough

[@justinczech1489]

Knew of her cuz of Tough Enough but besides All In hadnt really seen much of her til the Rumble. Year removed, definitely in my top ten

[@Grant-TR]

She has one of the sharpest wrestling minds, without a doubt. Her spots in this years rumble were brilliant, comedy gold!

[@curtdawg85]

Absolutely agree! That was so well done. Just when i thought she couldn’t get more punished…boom another killer spot. And her physical comedic faces amd movements were perfect💯💪🏽

[@rafaelorona1395]

Her mindset is very refreshing. We always hear the stories of the many wrestlers that have certain expectations, how much being the protagonist of certain moments is their goal, but Chelsea is in it just to make good moments regardless in the position she is in.

[@leonshoyinka4540]

She's been excellent since her return. It's was definitely the right choice bringing her back.

[@Slick5150]

Chris & Chelsea are two prime examples of why i says "ALL good things come from Canada"

[@garyhall2770]

I liked how your Prime Minister locked the bank accounts of protestors.

[@CarlosVega-kg7kt]

Protect this woman at all costs 👏🏻👏🏻

[@comicsmisexplained]

Love it when Samantha the announcer says her name that way. I say Cody Rhodes the same way 😂

[@bradevans449]

Samantha manages to completely capture the essence of Chelsea Green in her announcement.

[@fleececentral9238]

Chelsea deserves a more prominent role. She kills it every minute she gets air time.

[@rubix187]

I first saw Chelsea Green at ROH Final Battle 2014 in NYC’s Terminal 5 . She was walking amongst the crowd and you could feel the star power oozing off of her even back then. Happy to see how far she’s come. Side note, the Fight Without Honor main event between Jay Briscoe and Adam Cole at that event was legendary.

[@jasonmartin7137]

Chelsea was the low key SUPERSTAR of the Rumble this year.

[@elbenji]

An hour passed by so quickly on this one! I wish it was 2 hours long - she’s such a great conversation!

[@yousafihsan167]

It’s so refreshing to hear someone like her so real and honnest in her words and opinions about wrestling. Glad she is getting her flowers that she deserved in her first run

[@tegarlagajoebhaar8936]

The evolution of Chelsea from Tough Enough Chelsea Green, to Reklusa, to Laurel Van Ness, to NXT’s Chelsea Green, Impact Wrestling’s Chelsea Green all the way to now also resonates with Matt’s story from a Major Brother, an Edgehead, to Long Island Loudmouth Zack Ryder, Long Island Iced Z Zack Ryder, that dumb “gratitude era”, all the way to the Indie God and the Deathmatch King. Matt Cardona and Chelsea Green are in their best form, Chelsea Green being a former tag champ and I would say 2023’s breakout star in WWE, Matt winning championships here and there. If Matt deserves a second WWE run, he’s earned one; he gets to do it as Matt Cardona now since he’s gained all rights to the Zack Ryder name (courtesy of the Z! True Long Island Story revival video featuring Steph De Lander). Chelsea coming back has really brought new life in the women’s division. It’s more diverse, and all those dumb gimmick matches that made women uncomfortable are dead and gone, it’s all about showcasing their wide range of skills in the ring now whether it’s a normal match or a good gimmick match. Plus Chelsea’s earned her iconic introduction. I wish the ring announcer at the other company could have done that for a long time when he was still in WWE; he had one for John Cena, but eventually it was taken away from him. Samantha Irvin now still retains her Chelsea Green intro, which is a joy.

[@RobPalmer80]

As someone who's watched her since she was in Impact as the hot mess, I'm really proud of her and where she's come. Another great interview, Chris.

[@KamoMustafaWWE]

Chelsea Green is my favourite act right now. I hope she becomes Women's Champion in 2024.

[@beatsbymata]

she should really be in the title discussion, she's amazing. protect chelsea green at all costs🙏🏻

[@jonathanpayuyo779]

I remember a couple weeks ago when Samantha didn't do her announcement that way and it just seemed off, sooo glad she brought it back.

[@matthewlo7868]

You can blame both Kevin Dunn and that goof Vince for that one.

[@JacksonOwex]

@@matthewlo7868 Well, thank the Gods that both of them are OUT now!!! I think Kevin's gone now, if not he will be soon!

[@gerardorodriguez7858]

Honestly she was probably the best part of this year's Rumble.

[@applefortynine8207]

She’s a step up above most of her peers, she’s won so many Championships compared to the others, Savage! She is also fluid among her gimmicks whether it be Laura Van Ness, Robert Stone brand, Karen, or even as her husband’s valet. They are all so entertaining to watch!

[@naitsab1]

Other female wrestlers: "I want a push, and a championship run and my own locker room and.." Chelsea: "Dude, I just want to work. Just give me something" Love her dedication and understanding of the industry. She's been amazing since her return.

[@thegreenpianist7683]

Chelsea has been easily one of my favorite women on the roster. I hope she gets her flowers in the near future.

[@BlackEagleUSA]

I became a huge fan of hers over the last few months. Her character work is top notch. The camera loves her.

[@tommyo9132]

Another great interview Chris... thank you for all what you do in bringing us the up close and personal stories of these wrestlers. It is soooo cool to the see the real side of these people and not just their character.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks for checking this one out!

[@AustinDTAsUniverse]

Thank you to you both for this great Interview. IT was more a conversation between Two Great People. @chelseagreen 👏👏👏

[@giosamigos]

I didn't know Chelsea Green too much. Nice to know her more through this video👍 46:41 I've wondered why her name was announced like that lol

[@aboucard93]

You're a blessing

[@giosamigos]

@@aboucard93 thanks 😊 how am I a blessing?

[@anthonynavarro4573]

I love watching a lot of your interviews but I'm glad you got to do this one a lot ! Chelsea has easily become one of my favorites on the women's roster. Both character work but she also plays down in ring ! She's actually very solid. I know she doesn't care about winning things as much as she mentioned but I hope she wins the women's MITB. I feel she's the type to hold it forever and make it so fun to have.

[@sugar_yassplease]

Thank you so much for an amazing interview! Chelsea is amazingly talented and absolutely gorgeous ❤

[@Kaisingsens]

I love Chelsea because she always cracks me up. The embodiment of finding your nieche and crushing it

[@melonlime4687]

Such a Great interview. I gained a totally new perspective and respect for Chelsea Green after this. Love how friendly and Real she is 💪🏼🫶🏼

[@alen_the_al7]

i was one of the few who was happy to see her back at the rumble and disappointed on how they used her to get eliminated in 5 seconds but to hear that she is happy about that is really awesome.

[@mikefitchNYC1971]

This was an interesting interview Chris. The one thing i always love about your interviews is they remind me of two people sitting on a front porch down South having a conversation. Keep up the great work Chris. Your interviews are always interesting and well done.

[@papasantos453]

Been a huge fan of Chelsea for a long time! Every interview I end it with more respect every single time she’s amazing!!! My fav part of the rumble was her !

[@Just_V._]

❤ Chelsea is killing it. I loved this episode with her. I hope down the road you have her back!

[@coopergrech]

Love your interviews always Chris, and Chelsea is great 🙌💪

[@blakepickett1082]

You know what’s great about CVV?! How he interacts with them! It’s not an interview, it’s more of a conversation! He doesn’t get star struck or fan boys, he is calm and friendly. Refreshing!

[@BigbaldDaveTunes]

Chelsea Green is such a refreshing change. I had an opportunity to speak with her, when she toured Australia before returning to the wwe. So down to earth and friendly with absolutely no ego. She’s Happy to chat with fans, it Was a good 5-10min conversation about dogs and life with a bit of wrestling thrown in.

[@MrZerocool562]

Great interview. Love her attitude and charisma.

[@txl17]

For years, I've boldly stated that no one in wrestling hustles harder than Chelsea. Whether she's Laurel Van Ness, going All In, or at WWE, she maximizes every opportunity. She's also, seemingly, a great person. Her success is well deserved!

[@samcarter565]

I’m a bit disappointed that Chris didn’t talk about her run with Matt during the GCW but when she and Matt ripped off Sandman and Francine. When she and Matt were just doing everything to piss those fans off. Fucking great

[@JacksonOwex]

Like she said, "get people to feel a certain way". They sure as hell have done a GREAT job making people feel!

[@Berserker_2024]

She is such a wonderful human, and she's killing it on tv. Thank you Chris for all your work. Hugs from Germany

[@joeltorres6861]

Such a great interview!

[@jashuwatv9540]

Hyped to watch this all

[@BadwithDates2]

I became a fan after the Royal Rumble, she’s so hilarious 😆

[@seanmchutchison4679]

Love Chelsea! So funny, solid wrestler and from this you can tell she’s all about the business of wrestling! Can’t wait to see what else she has in store 🙌🏼

[@ThaInfiniteone]

I always smile when I see her on Screen because her character is beyond entertaining! I don't think most ppl can see just how super talented she is because they get caught up in who's the face or not

[@dougmaynard3412]

Chelsea is amazing and such a great performer. Another great conversation. You're knocking them out of the park, Chris. Well done. Now you need to see if you can get Matt & Chelsea together.

[@balake6565]

Been waiting for this one!!

[@cicilove9496]

Loved this interview 💜

[@AndrewJShirley]

Well, Chelsea is awesome. Totally ace and wasn't expecting to love her less than 10 mins into the interview. LOVE IT

[@miguelmartinez9687]

This entire interview is why I love Chelsea. She is just absolutely amazing!

[@cloverraven]

Thanks for this. We love you both

[@robertnezbeth8415]

Also: Chelsea was the most entertaining part of rumble 2024 for me

[@justinharvey75]

Great to hear Chels talk about her awesome experience at Lucha Underground. That place was magical and Chelsea brought it as Reklusa.

[@mojomaster38]

My favorite character of hers was Laurel Van Ness. She was amazing in that role. I wish she'd bring a version of that character to WWE.

[@TheBluered231]

That was great interview Chris u did with Chelsea Green enjoy it she so entertaining & funny

[@robertnezbeth8415]

Chris! How do you seem to always make everybody likable in your interviews. Well done sir

[@maxsokolov7863]

I do really appreciate Chris bringing Lucha Underground time to time

[@ChrisVanVliet]

I love Lucha Underground!

[@maxsokolov7863]

@@ChrisVanVliet same! I even got wrestling game demo for them but they went out of business :(

[@ramonsierra5393]

Loooove this girl!!! She is so talented I really enjoy her everytime she is in the ring or backstage

[@BadRobot2342]

I had friends over to watch this year’s rumble who haven’t watched wrestling in years, Chelsea was their favorite by far

[@blackphilipalvarez1305]

She’s great and I was at that Rumble when she debuted and everyone was like, who was that?? lol I loved when she was guest commentator and was getting the names wrong “Matthew” Cole and “Cody” Graves lol, hilarious!

[@LiqdPT]

42:50 man, I used to work at the Keg when I was in high school. It was the last franchised one, owned by the nephew of the founder. Now I feel so spoiled eating Keg food all the time then.

[@tyronetb3]

I gotta glo watch some her matches, great interview!

[@akm960]

Amazing interview

[@shahjehan]

Her range of characters is refreshing to the typical personas we get

[@RT-bt5ql]

The passion for pro wrestling from Chelsea and Matt cardona is unmatched

[@Robert_01]

Always amazing interviews, i really hope you interview the garcia/bella twins one day.

[@Deathadder1994]

Samantha’s announcing is the greatest thing ever, I love it

[@ErnestoRuiz-nf8er]

I loved her at this year Royal Rumble. She add the comedy side that the match needed. ❤

[@14yeartwitch14]

She became my favorite talent BY FAR in the last several months. It took me not liking her or her schtick until Halloween where she did Brett Hart and Piper was Jim Neidhart. Then I got it. And then it wasn't soon after (I think on a regular Raw or SD show) that I saw just how tough she is and sadistically brutal she can be, and then flip a switch and go right back to "Karen" all in the middle of a match. Somehow she makes the contrast work within just one character. She has shades of Jimmy Hart, but she is full bumping, match creating, and stunningly beautiful which doesn't hurt either. She is brilliant. (but she's married... sob sob sob, sniffle).

[@SmittyCity15]

She’s so fine

[@RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea]

I remember when she was in her first Royal Rumble and people clowned her but I was intrigued. She’s slowly getting long overdue attention and respect. I loved her Lucha Underground persona.

[@daviddelfarno3850]

The work she has put in - one day - she deserves a run. What a comeback. She gets the business and it shows.

[@theerickjason]

The fact that the “Chelsea green” call from Samantha irvin became normal for about a month was so sad I’m SOOO HAPPY it’s back

[@andrewbrousseau59]

I loved this interview! I’m a big fan of Chelsea Green. I’ve followed her career from TNA/IMPACT to WWE to TNA/Impact/Indy’s to back to WWE. Chelsea has paid her dues, has earned everything. One of these days I hope HHH (Paul L) gives her at least one run with the women’s title! #ChelsssseaGreeennnnnnn #HotMess

[@brotherx3171]

I didn't really get her character in Impact. But ever since she came back to WWE. For some reason I've loved her character. Very entertaining

[@oakjavi9074]

Chelsea’s mindset is really inspiring!

[@MattDoesLife539]

She gets it, she's one of the few wrestlers that truly understands wrestling, it's not about holding 1000 world titles, it's about making the audience feel a certain way when your music hits. Stone Cold, Lita, Undertaker, Chyna, John Cena, Roman, Cm Punk and many of the greats have achieved this.

[@nathanieldonley5502]

Fantastic interview! Chelsea would be a wonderful host for SNL.

[@briantxcattleskull2752]

I'm happy that she came back, Unfortunate that she got injured then released before we actually see her take off!... she was awesome! She's very entertaining

[@BFFR5150]

Chelsea Green is arguably the R Truth of the women’s division💯👑& that’s a compliment!

[@DEYOCLUB]

Not enough people talk about how great Lucha Underground was! Chelsea was great there and that greatness has continued. CVV with another banger interview!

[@user-jt6cz3tz7j]

I remember the first time I saw her on Tough Enough I said to myself that she was going to win it, that’s how I instantly got connected to her. She obviously didn’t win it but what an amazing career she’s having! Absolutely love her work. For sure the most entertaining woman in wrestling right now

[@heelakki]

Chelsea deserves the world. She deserves a wrestlemania main event. I legit think she's the greatest womens wrestler right now, character and promo wise. (Wrestling itself is questionable, but she knows how to tell a story while wrestling, which is the most important thing ever.)

[@adam_marc_6655]

Such a great episode! Chelsea forever Broski of the week.

[@Charles-xm1ml]

Doing great work. Chelseaaaa Greeeeeen.

[@Megazyi]

I discovered Chelsea Green when she first debut at Impact Wrestling/TNA as Laurel Van Ness . She caught my attention when she was signed in WWE. Her first stint was cut short because she kept getting herself injured. Now, she's having a good run in WWE now and probably the most successful return that WWE brought back in a while for female talents.

[@charlespayne6983]

This interview made me a huge fan of Chelsea. You must respect the work ethic and the dedication to the craft. Thank you @chrisVanVilet

[@deroistewart2548]

I do hope her gimmick gets somewhat of a serious mannered upgrade. I’d really like to see her emerge as a genuine singles star

[@kellibradley]

Fellow Canadians!! 🍁🇨🇦🍁❤ Adore her!! ❤❤

[@adamrhodes3407]

Chelsea is great and super talented and a great performer she's one of my favourites right now and her theme song is awesome thank you Chris for this amazing interview with her

[@trystinlindsay5674]

Chelsea shows why this is an art. A lot of Black and Gold NXT call up’s weren’t translating to the main roster because they had no characters.

[@konsensi]

Yoooo I was telling myself the same thing man, she would have been an awesome divas champion. There just something about her that reminds me of that era.

[@briangreig9913]

I literally just ordered Hawkins cheezies off Amazon because of this interview. Thank you chelsea.

[@allareypictures7208]

SHOUTOUT to Michelle McCool 💙💙💙 UNDERRATED LEGIT

[@mrwil11]

Love this lady , she’s always such a fun part of any promotion she’s in , she was HILARIOUS in TNA and loving her WWE character, loved her outfit for the Royal Rumble, always looking forward to seeing her on TV ✌️💙🌈

[@AlfredFJones1776]

As a Major Pod fan I’m so proud of Chelsea. Hope Matt can join her.

[@TheMikey2207]

Always loved her since Tough Enough, great to see her finally getting a good run in WWE! 😁