Cody Rhodes On Turning Heel, The Rock, WrestleMania 40, Homelander, Finishing The Story

[@ChrisVanVliet]

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[@careyrupured8324]

🎉❤

[@lisahawthorne7643]

Hey

[@Clo_Vxx2K]

how did you post the video 2 hours ago and posted this comment 15 hrs ago?

[@easter_sunday]

Still using my PurePlank. I'm starting to see some results.

[@danarose2677]

Do you place your commercials, you ask a very good question, boom commercial. That is brilliant by the way. Makes me want to stay on the video.

[@ericpalmer1768]

I met Cody back stage in 2010 at the Elimination Chamber in St. Louis. I was in a wheelchair it was 4 days after I had my ACL replacement, I said Hello he asked me what happened, tore it coming off the top rope,was an indy wrestler at the time,told me to take care of my knee, an maybe he'd see me one day, Thanks for the inspiration and kind words Champ!

[@efu707]

been quite a while, how's your knee now? are you still wrestling?

[@above.average.gaming.natio3026]

@@efu707 he aint either on the indies anymore and def not in any of the man companies

[@ericpalmer1768]

Thanks for the questions, I didn't realize I'd have any response or anything, so thank you, my knee is okay, but my back requires surgery from herniated and bulging disks among some other problems, but thank you for the questions I appreciate it, I don't wrestle anymore and haven't in years, God bless

[@ArifToro]

No you didn’t stop lying for likes you sicko

[@MattTheSith]

Cody’s a good dude. And, ignore the trolls :)

[@thegabaghoul93]

Chris: what would you do if someone took Pharaoh Cody: Have you ever seen the movie John Wick?

[@sumitpandey9009]

Him trying to explain everything through pop culture references 🤣🤣🤣

[@MarkelScott100]

​@@sumitpandey9009thats the politician in him

[@tgarriivmea]

​@@MarkelScott100politicians make movie references??? Lmao just the dumbest thing

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

The correct answer

[@derekgindlesperger1575]

The reason why people like Cody is simple... he is a human. He is a fan of so many things like everyone else... and he is not afraid to show it. I mean, he talked Star Wars, Transformers, a WCW Fan, Marvel. We get him, because he is one of us.

[@ts1975]

A mark that's ruining wrestling, yeah he's one of you alright

[@kemocity]

​@@ts1975Record setting gates and ticket sales? Oh yeah Cody sure did RUIN wrestling 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ts1975]

@kemocity thank Roman Reigns, the ratings have dropped since Cody became champ. His fans are sissies and and Cody tells them that crying cool, weirdo

[@Piyushattr1]

And also the legend of Zelda ❤

[@deathmauler181]

​@@ts1975bro you're on some serious copium

[@darrenma9766]

Van Vliet is on a generational run

[@Just7-mz4ul]

5SP670KR66

[@nickcervenka8756]

What does that mean?

[@stsmondal1126]

​@@nickcervenka8756You don't need to know.

[@KTF0]

​@@nickcervenka8756He beat Cody Rhodes, Undertaker, Chris Benoit somehow

[@Themidnightwolfe]

…… ok bud

[@xproperlax]

I met Cody the day after he won the ROH World title in Lowell, MA and in that one minute I had with him, he gave me his undivided attention. It was the coolest thing because it felt like he truly cared about my experience and it’s a lifelong memory I’ve had ever since. Everything he said about meeting people was true. What an amazing person. To this day, since that day in Lowell, he has been my favorite wrestler.

[@NM-qo6cd]

Cody drunk texting the Undertaker late at night lmaoooo 😭

[@alternative7586]

"Uce and I may have had a libation or two on the bus before we got here."

[@Piripiao_YT]

Learned a thing or two from the YEET master Jey Uso 😂

[@DEATHHPR]

What’s the timeline?

[@user-rx8tg6yz4t]

???

[@daAnT1990]

According to Cody himself (in his sitdown with LA Knight) it even was a 7-minute voice-mail! 😂

[@Love_andthunder]

I only came here for the comments after Cody said this interview was getting hate. All I see so far is love.

[@nucleusvision2837]

He was definitely trolling lol

[@jamichaelyork946]

Can’t ever miss a Cody Rhodes interview

[@breadpudding1248]

How Cody changed the conversation from creating a core memory for fans to a mini rant on the star wars fandom/getting phased out I will never know lmao

[@Geraldo-ro9rc]

I like Yoba

[@dabbigailwilliams]

he worked the crowd

[@Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa669]

It be like that sometimes.

[@MarkelScott100]

He just changed the convo

[@johnhague3372]

Prequels were really good. Thank you Cody.

[@doubles7533]

Chris is the Tribal Chief of Wrestling Interviewers

[@nakwonpatterson5611]

I acknowledge him☝🏾

[@PJClutch]

☝️

[@aiyuuu8908]

☝️

[@RyanD2558]

​@Floppy815 Chris has been doing wrestling interviews for a LONG time. It's not easy to get to where he is, he deserves all the credit for making it happen.

[@daryltuley9258]

😂yes

[@scoopstroop85]

23:05 he really makes a ever lasting impact on his young fans. I took my kids to a show a few months back and I was genuinely shocked to see him say he would sign autographs for everyone after the show. My boys got to meet their favorite wrestler and it's something none of us will ever forget, so thank you Cody for that.

[@lashleynationallibrary5695]

Cody dropping the Shadow Moses reference is wild 😂

[@JohnSteadman-y7l]

Where does it happen

[@RiptideShark]

@@JohnSteadman-y7lit was during the section about Stardust

[@VonArmagedda]

@@JohnSteadman-y7l 29:20

[@VonArmagedda]

@@JohnSteadman-y7l 29:20 to be exact

[@gambitreign]

I popped for that 😂

[@ChrisHoops305]

Cody truly is the peoples champ! He loves Star Wars, video games, Invincible, The Boys & is passionate about his profession! There was always potential with him during the 2010's, glad he's the face of the company now! He's a workhorse, an adrenaline junkie, safe in the ring, compassionate & incredible as a technical wrestler! I really don't know how people don't like him, or complain about him being champion!

[@ts1975]

Too gay

[@JesusAlvarado-cu5uf]

@@ts1975like u

[@Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa669]

@@ts1975 you're probably a Christian so your comment is pretty expected. Low level losers

[@joshuaworth9876]

I love how genuine a fan Chris is. When he wants to know he will ask for off camera and i have never ever heard him spill any type of beans. I have so much jealous respect for Chris.

[@ther3aper561]

Man he nailed it about the Star wars fandom. I just commented on a post within the last week or so about how crazy it is everyone seems to be coming around on the prequels after decades of hating them

[@Baronnax]

The entire shift in perspective is certainly similar, but let's be honest, people are looking back at those movies with rose-tinted glasses. The prequels overall are ok at best, people are either nostalgic about the time or just hate the sequel trilogy even more.

[@Guava11534]

@@BaronnaxI agree I love the prequels but they are not great. All three have problems but still it’s my favorite era in the universe.

[@YeTism]

I’ve always liked the prequels. I’m glad to see people finally appreciate them.

[@____Nairod____]

I will say people have been coming around to the prequels for about a decade or so now but only after the Clone Wars series came out and kinda sparked the love for the prequels. Even more funny seeing people start praising and warming up to the sequels after hearing non-stop how bad and rightfully disorganized the movies were. Like it's a shame it takes some people that are always negative so long to finally see how good people had it cause things can and will always get worse over time

[@perceivedvelocity9914]

You can thank Disney for the newfound appreciation of the prequel trilogy. Some of the new Disney Star Wars has been terrible and has made episode 1 and 2 look good in comparison. IMO episode 3 was always good.

[@iLikeMyOwnPosts]

Man Chris Van Vliet has grown on me so much - his interviews are now some of the best in the industry. He doesn't shy away from some of the slightly more controversial guests... but he also has the really nice, just... heart warming softball interviews... IDK he is just ... he's the best in the interview game right now by a million, billion miles.

[@TLG__]

Whoever’s reading this, have a good day!

[@Maloki175]

thanks a lot

[@CVVCLIPS]

You too!

[@from7193]

you too bruv

[@blakedupey8451]

And You as well, may God truly Bless Your Family and Life!!!

[@SwitchlinkZ]

You as well

[@KevinLacy22]

I like that you had the guts to ask point blank, "What do you wish people would ask you more?" That's something nobody asks because it seems so obvious. Yet, it's such a good question that you can build the conversation from.

[@BananaKing274]

Good stuff

[@kareemabdallah5539]

Forgive me, but why is it obvious?

[@MASantiago12]

Nothing but respect for the face of the WWE Cody Rhodes

[@Geraldo-ro9rc]

Thats not good.

[@brianh_mcfc]

I met cody a few times , what baffled me was I met him on 4 separate occasions in about a 2 year period and each time he remembered me , such a lovely lovely guy , and will never forget him letting me hold the njpw us title aswell , also met him right after he left wwe in 2017 and he asked my favourite wrestlers and i mentioned the miz , to which he told me miz helped him get his new theme song (Kingdom) 🤣, absolutely love cody

[@liamhemstock2286]

Cody’s growth has been incredible. It feels like how he was in 2019 just a bigger scale. In 2019 he was THE MAN in AEW and then after the MJF feud the memes started and the lack of world title matches. Leaving AEW as shocking as it was it worked. If he stayed he would have either have been the gate keeper wrestler or been a heel world champion and that would have been fun but what he got now is much more special, he’s the guy the way he should’ve been in 2019. He is the perfect baby face

[@iandetert]

I really do think in 5 years we will look back and not only think of Chris Van Vliet as the best wrestling interviewer, but one of the best interviewers period, the guy just knows how to make a conversation compelling, I dont even really watch wrestling anymore but I always watch these interviews anyway because they're just that damn good

[@TheBlindEye90]

I'll remember the insufferable and flow ruining ads he has in the interviewd.

[@cngotham4111]

Hes a great interviewer but hot ones has the best interviewer ever. And i think chris is currently.the best wrestling interviewer i dont need 5 years

[@GregoryBanks-f2d]

Your father is so proud of you!! He's up there in heaven dancing and laughing saying that's my boy that's my boy!!

[@harnoorranhawa6962]

CODY SPITTING THE PREQUELS ARE GOATED

[@jay-p5191]

Hell yea

[@deansheets]

I have re watched the prequel many more times than the original.

[@falsegod.969]

Revenge of the Sith is the best star wars without question

[@Meastroooo]

Attack and phantom are ok imo but revenge is the best film in the whole franchise along with empire and return

[@falsegod.969]

​@@Meastroooo Absolutely

[@JDub0623]

As a grown ass man who knows & understands wrestling, even I got emotional when Cody 'finished his story.' Yes, we know it's scripted & that's why we love it. The athletic physical storytelling. Nobody turns on their favorite movies or TV shows & goes, "I can't watch this fake story"

[@Loner_Mike98]

Preach 🙏🏾

[@R3Jonah]

Interviewing the current WWE champion.. so cool Chris 💪💪

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks Jonah!

[@FrankZR1]

Another amazing interview by Chris Van Vliet. His story still going strong!

[@danieldonovan881]

Wrestlemania 40 was my first Mania it was beyond my expectations i grew up watching Cody 2 years into being Lgeacy just coming to the end i have followed him from WWE to post WWE to AEW to back to WWE seeing him win the title live is something i genuinely watch back to this day and be like how was i there? If i ever got the chance to meet him once even if its s brief conversation or a picture i want him to know im proud of how i saw his journey and consider one of my favourite wrestlers right now i have been looking forward to this interview and it was worth the wait

[@JeliJam34]

Jesus, you got to love Cody, especial in moments where he pulls out a Starscream Megatron reference.

[@pranabsr.2011]

Where is it? Can you give the Timestamp 😊

[@badonkeykong7506]

The Nerd is strong with him.

[@zyloxie]

Please give us the timestamp

[@madaraslm1734]

​@@zyloxie44:10

[@madaraslm1734]

​@@pranabsr.201144:10

[@fistfoo]

It’s honestly crazy because, I been a fan of Cody since he was in his dashing character and I always knew I always knew he’d be a great champion and it’s crazy that the day has finally come. I remember going crazy when he beat Ezekiel Jackson for the IC. I was a kid screaming for his favorite wwe wrestler to win. So glad he had this legacy and career and impact now. Truly, deserved.

[@bryanshields5571]

GREAT interview!!! You do such a good job throwing out a topic and letting him breathe. I could just listen to Cody talk for hours.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks Bryan!

[@TheGreatMoeFilms]

Love Cody. Back in 2017 at an event in NYC, I watched Cody push away security guards out front so he can sign and take pictures with fans. Especially this Hispanic mother with her young kids, it was incredibly sweet. Cody deserves it all.

[@YeTism]

I would have never guessed in 2015-2016 that Stardust would be the biggest star in wrestling. From comedy jobber to main event draw. That’s inspirational.

[@MarkelScott100]

Its a story

[@Izaan2810]

@@MarkelScott100 Wtf you on about?

[@drewbarber9693]

Your emotions are the best part of the talking segments, everyone has been through something, makes you very relatable

[@TZone671]

The people's champion, Chris VV interviewing Cody Rhodes. When Star wars episode 1 was re-released on May 04, 2024, I went and watched it in theater. Outside of its cg visuals, it actually holds up. Great interview. Thanks for the hour content.

[@BobbyJericho]

Thank you again Chris. I hope you know just how good and natural you are at these. Watching podcasts like this one, with two guys just chatting without it looking like a formatted interview with the interviewer going from question A to B like he's not listening to his guests answers is so cool man. Keep it up!

[@StrongGreaved]

Wild that CVV has already posted clips of this to vertical video even though it’s just now premiering. CVVs youtube person is really on point.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Troy is the best!

[@jesterr7133]

What Cody is talking about when he refers to creating memories is very true. About 10 years ago, I worked with a guy that told me that he knew Matt Hardy. I didn't believe him, so one day he decided to prove it. He called Matt and put him on the screen. Despite the fact that he was probably very busy, Matt sat on the phone with me for about 30 minutes. He certainly didn't have to, but he did. That's something I'll never forget. Taking that time for the fans creates people that will be fans for life. Those are the people who will be ringing their kids to shows ten years down the road.

[@SilverrulezGaming]

Another fantastic interview. These press runs really make me enjoy Cody more. I lost all faith last year and stopped watching for 6+ months until the old man was outed fully. To come back in the fall of last year and have the buildup that actually culminated in him winning the way it should of been was one of the most satisfying feelings ever. I still didnt really have faith. But knowing its in HHH, Nick, Aris hands. Makes me happy as ever. Codys gotten over twice in my book.

[@ts1975]

Gees get a life please

[@glswenson]

They were spitting 100% facts what are you talking about ​@@ts1975

[@teamtim87]

I went to a ROH show in Ft. Lauderdale when Cody was World Champion. He legit stayed behind and did at least 3 laps around the ringside after the show to make sure he greeted, took pictures with and signed autographs for every fan in the building. A true gent.

[@GWSharpy]

The Rollins Cross Rhodes was insane. The crowd was nuts.

[@sonnysunz9696]

Which one

[@MarkelScott100]

​@sonnysunz9696 the one in 2013

[@markopazlo]

You're proof that wrestling journalism doesn't have to be stupid tribalism, gossip and bitching

[@NickXmicro]

Cody said that prequel Star Wars is great protect him at all cost

[@bilmeister88]

Amazing again Chris. Cody always is very generous with his interviews and seems to really enjoy it with you even more.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Cody is the best!

[@Sego425]

Lot of respect to Cody. "it's his story to tell❤"

[@Altered.Images]

Cody Rhodes interviews are the best. And the fact that you two have done so many and they still feel like the first time is a testament to your skill and passion Chris! Great job

[@uc95nu51]

Word life. This is basic Rhodesanomics

[@dustinwall1812]

Cody is such an amazing person. Straight up cool AF. Great interview, Chris!

[@KCHRider]

Chef CVV is the best cook in the Pro-wrestling podcast scene period. Banger after banger after banger of prolific names in the industry.

[@Christopherpemberton46]

Cody Rhodes is the reason why I'm trying to become a wrestler

[@nazimguiri]

Chris you are surly my favorite KZbinr rn

[@Sego425]

He is a beast

[@LostMyJob859]

What’s really cool is that both Cody’s mom and Sami’s wife contributed a lot to their individual stories and matches 🙏🏾

[@DarrenCawte]

Awesome interview Chris Van Vliet

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks Darren!

[@obsessivefanboy7]

Just came here after the Summerslam press conference, why do people hate on this interview? I thought it was good

[@goolch]

That’s what I’m trying to figure out

[@gtafreak47]

The Metal Gear Solid reference. I knew as soon as CVV said "Alaskan Archipelago". Nice to see Cody still remembers the same parts of my favourite games.

[@jonmacintyre9905]

I think I started watching your wrestling content a year and a half ago and the growth you’ve had in just that time is astonishing. Great work.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

I appreciate that!

[@KellenTerrett]

why did Cody say people thought this was a bad interview? He's amazing! Such knowledge, such professionalism, such passion for the art. What a guy! True believe, from a Real real one. Thanks for the great show CVV!

[@solecollector1234]

Cody is going to run for president of the United States one day

[@NoApologiesWithJTNoMoney]

37:15 it tells us he is real. That’s why he is loved. He’s real. Humble yet knows his worth. Proud #CodyCryBaby ❤

[@samdath3439]

You should do an interview with both Cody and Brandi.

[@Rasslin-Mark]

Always the best interviews, thank you chris, cant wait for more! 👊🏼

[@jonbarron7251]

Cody Rhodes referencing The Dark Knight, the reference I didn’t know I needed 🔥🔥

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

When a great interviewer meets a great interviewee, the result is magic🙌

[@andrewstevens9854]

"Chasing the Dream" The Cody Rhodes Story

[@daniellebrackett4905]

That's perfect.

[@rockyriley63]

CODY! As an AEW fan, all I want is you to enjoy being the biggest star in wrestling, and then come back and finish your story by winning the AEW World Title

[@abeldandrea1204]

Definitely a home run. I enjoyed it.

[@jeremygolden6456]

Cody and his brother are both so great at the conversational storytelling. Love these interviews!

[@tgarriivmea]

Cody is my favourite can't wait.

[@ebess2]

Acknowledge him!!

[@tgarriivmea]

@@ebess2 i acknowledge my tribal chief Cody Rhodes

[@paulc1553]

Cody Rhodes and CVV, two favourites of mine. Cheers!

[@rudebwoytroy]

Chris is absolutely on fire bro😂

[@jakecallahan7574]

this was such a great interview, gained a lot more respect for cody after this one

[@ChrisVanVliet]

🙏🤝

[@realsteel7260]

I’m not a big Cody Rhodes fan but I will admit he carries himself very well! He’s the John Cena of this new era and I wish him well! A heel turn will be shocking!

[@uzi978]

I hope it doesn't happen for at least a few years.. it's so rare to get a babyface like Cody, should ride it out as long as you can.

[@LarryionMccoy-vs20]

Bro stop with the cena comparisons there nothing alike.

[@MelissaFridley-dy2gm]

Cody Rhodes here's to you on all you have accomplished in your career. You have made your fans proud like you or hate you. You will always be my champ in my heart

[@KronosOnTheBeat]

What pisses people off about Cody is that he is real about it all. They want him fall off or slip on a banana peel because they can't admit that somebody who is so good is being real and not faking it 24/7.

[@wrayfinlay8104]

Love listening to Cody talk. You just believe what he's saying because you believe he believes it

[@patshowiedoit5340]

29:30 Shoutout to Shadow Moses!

[@damionsaintclaire2365]

Chris you continue to prove week in and week out that hard work and dedication truly pays off. Going from a radio station interviewing wrestlers hoping people tune in at that specific time to being a host to the world champion of the biggest company in the biz. Every interview just a tick better than the last. You are a great inspiration for anyone in any passion they have that they can do what they are passionate about as well. Gotta be a hell of a fun ride too. Lol.

[@XNas7yMaN]

Jason Jordan is also an exceptional road agent

[@vertizwood14]

As a Star Wars fan. THANK YOU FOR DEFENDING THE PREQUELS. I’ve never seen someone so brave 🥹

[@michaelmorales1475]

Great interview!

[@narenmappat576]

I love Cody❤ I'm getting my American nightmare tattoo next week..so excited 😊

[@mjh8753]

After hearing Cody say there were fans pissy about this interview, I don’t understand what that could possibly be about. There are some wrestling fans that can’t fucking like anything.

[@ItsParachuteAdams]

I was sceptical about Cody being the top guy but man he is running hard with the ball

[@Jake-cs5fn]

I’d say he’s more of the guy that was handpicked to dethrone Roman but nothing more, since catc he’s been fading. It seems like wwe writers are having a hard time booking face champions

[@LanCorleone]

CVV is the Joe Rogan of wrestling podcasts

[@Vladimirlives13]

Except Van Vliet seems to have more respect for wrestling than Rogan who's had some pretty ignorant takes. This comment might take some heat but Rogan just comes across to me like a classic meathead where Van Vliet seems to conduct interviews with far more class.

[@AjFrancisshomeboySteve]

Or is Joe Rogan the CVV of his brand of podcasting?

[@Slick5150]

With more dignity tho

[@AjFrancisshomeboySteve]

@@Slick5150 what eating shrooms and smoking blunts isn't dignified?? Good to know, thanks

[@jacobsaunders9264]

Until Joe Rogan has another wrestler on.

[@richjames3541]

CODY proves on a daily basis why he is the text book definition of what a champion should be. Might get a lot of hate for this, but maybe the BEST champion in the history of the business from an all around presentation and representation.

[@prajwalshirsath9023]

Grateful for this one, Christopher!!!

[@nicholasmcclinton8214]

Cody Rhodes book title has gotta be “Dreams and Nightmares”. His story is inexorably linked with that of his father, and it’s permanently tied to Philadelphia, it’s a huge comeback story.

[@jakester1115]

Cody likes the prequels?! My guy!🤝😂

[@fabianperez1125]

Cody Rhodes is my current favorite wrestler he’s such an amazing person

[@mojomaster38]

Cody's book should be called "From a Dream came a Nightmare".

[@crisdoesitall]

man cody is a huge inspiration of mine since a lil kid growing up in georgia him and aj both live in cities near by mine and it showed me i can do what i wanna do in this life no matter where i’m from. i’ll end up taking photos for both of them one day i know it just recently got a signed autograph by aj so one step closer

[@wikkiddeathlord7372]

Im a non Cody fan but i have a newfound respect for him after this interview. Only you could bring the best interview content on KZbin, you're the best Chris!

[@JediFette]

Cody is a prequels guy?! LFG!!!

[@almostideal1306]

For me, the moment he went from dashing to undashing is the moment I realised that damn, he has the charisma to pull off any gimmick, he has talent.

[@NottyGurlStyle]

Cody over the years grew on me and I been a fan of his during his Dashing run... he always puts 100 % in everything he does and it shows. Great interview!! I could listen to him talk all day

[@SanelTufekcic]

I love the Cody Rhodes story. Perfect WWE champion

[@Me13197]

Whoever is reading this, Finish Your Story.

[@itsemebkg]

What I love about Cody Rhodes is he does not get into the shit talking back and forth. When asked about something someone said about him he takes the high road and what he says is in the most respectful way possible but if you read between the lines he gets his point across. Look at all he has done in wwe in aew he has done everything he set out to do how many if the haters can say that in there life they have done everything they wanted none

[@Sego425]

Mama Rhodes 😊❤❤