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

[@ChrisVanVliet]

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[@careyrupured8324]

🎉❤

[@lisahawthorne7643]

Hey

[@Clo_Vxx]

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.

[@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

[@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

[@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 :)

[@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

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@Enthusiast666]

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! 😂

[@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

[@lashleynationallibrary5695]

Cody dropping the Shadow Moses reference is wild 😂

[@user-ow4md2vb2q]

Where does it happen

[@RiptideShark]

@@user-ow4md2vb2qit was during the section about Stardust

[@VonArmagedda]

@@user-ow4md2vb2q 29:20

[@VonArmagedda]

@@user-ow4md2vb2q 29:20 to be exact

[@gambitreign]

I popped for that 😂

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@MASantiago12]

Nothing but respect for the face of the WWE Cody Rhodes

[@Geraldo-ro9rc]

Thats not 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.

[@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

[@user-fs2ob6gn6c]

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!!

[@R3Jonah]

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

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks Jonah!

[@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!

[@FrankZR1]

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

[@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.

[@zeelanorrofficial]

Please give us the timestamp

[@madaraslm1734]

​@@zeelanorrofficial44:10

[@madaraslm1734]

​@@pranabsr.201144:10

[@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.

[@LarryBrown-vs9vt]

Bro stop with the cena comparisons there nothing alike.

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@markopazlo]

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

[@GWSharpy]

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

[@sonnysunz9696]

Which one

[@markelscott100]

​@sonnysunz9696 the one in 2013

[@Sego425]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@NickXmicro]

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

[@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

[@drewbarber9693]

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

[@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!

[@tgarriivmea]

Cody is my favourite can't wait.

[@ebess2]

Acknowledge him!!

[@tgarriivmea]

@@ebess2 i acknowledge my tribal chief Cody Rhodes

[@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"

[@Nam3less2U]

Preach 🙏🏾

[@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

[@ItsParachuteAdams]

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

[@John-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

[@nazimguiri]

Chris you are surly my favorite KZbinr rn

[@Sego425]

He is a beast

[@jonbarron7251]

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

[@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!

[@LordRockington83]

Every time I hear a Cody interview I'm increasingly shocked at how similar our fandoms are. Our fav wrestlers are the same. He loves Metal Gear Solid. He thinks the SW prequels are Goated. He seems very self aware. I guess that makes sense given we're similar in age, but it's always delightful to have so many things in common.

[@DarrenCawte]

Awesome interview Chris Van Vliet

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks Darren!

[@andrewstevens9854]

"Chasing the Dream" The Cody Rhodes Story

[@daniellebrackett4905]

That's perfect.

[@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.

[@abeldandrea1204]

Definitely a home run. I enjoyed it.

[@samdath3439]

You should do an interview with both Cody and Brandi.

[@solecollector1234]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Me13197]

Whoever is reading this, Finish Your Story.

[@XNas7yMaN]

Jason Jordan is also an exceptional road agent

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@fabianperez1125]

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

[@vertizwood14]

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

[@dustinwall1812]

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

[@JediFette]

Cody is a prequels guy?! LFG!!!

[@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

[@NoApologiesWithDre69]

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

[@paulc1553]

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

[@uc95nu51]

Word life. This is basic Rhodesanomics

[@rudebwoytroy]

Chris is absolutely on fire bro😂

[@mikkyatser3209]

Take a shot whenever CVV talks about the Rock giving him parenting advice in an interview 😂

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

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

[@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.

[@Rasslin-Mark]

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

[@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.

[@PhilUP]

Glad the WWE listened to the fans pivoted back so that Cody can finish his story. Cody has worked hard for this moment and he earned and deserved it. Been enjoying the now but also can’t wait to see what else is next for Cody.

[@TheUniversalGamer87]

Was the rock who told wwe to change it back on the Saturday after smackdown before ths we want cody thing took off, rock said pin it all on him and he wil go back to his 1997 cooperate Rock heel with a little Hollywood Rock = final boss turned out to be best build to wm ever.. now solo and his bloodline doing there thing, all leads to Rock v cody for wwe title then rock v Roman head of the table = rock retirement and deservingly finally gets hall of fame.

[@abeltherockxavier9532]

Man, get the production team their flowers 💐💐💐 ,

[@keenanjacobs9949]

Fully Agreed!💯

[@jakecallahan7574]

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

[@ChrisVanVliet]

🙏🤝

[@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

[@Sego425]

Mama Rhodes 😊❤❤

[@redbeardsworkshop]

I was literally thinking star wars the entire pre-amble before he said it hahaaha

[@Christophrpemberton46]

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

[@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.

[@michaelmorales1475]

Great interview!

[@prajwalshirsath9023]

Grateful for this one, Christopher!!!

[@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.

[@Adrian-fg4lx]

“I feel like we didn’t talk about anything” has to be the greatest compliment to give to a podcast host

[@Twentyfourseven80]

hella jealous of Cody's suit game.

[@gj003f6898]

But jeez, those socks...☠

[@Charlie_lives]

He said if I was Stardust… It’s never been fully confirmed. 💀😂🤣😂🤣 Also if you go back and watch the Stardust stuff and see how committed he is, it’s actually not bad at all

[@TheRagFromTheCragCorner23]

Cody's: who am I missing? had me in stitches

[@randallroussin9100]

I was in the crowd in St. Louis that first Raw after the news had leaked, the second Raw after the Rumble. We knew we had a job to do and we did it. This is where the whole thing shifted.

[@Phightins]

It’s the “If you’re not really active in my life, I gotta move ya out to make room for the new memories” type energy that we’re on😌🙏🏻

[@RealEspaerVision]

Its sad that they never talked about roman. The man brought me into wrestling in 2021

[@chrisszyyy]

It’s sort of protecting Roman and his current run. They dont want to reveal too much about him. Even the Behind the Current Mania doc protected Roman’s character. Im sure one day we’ ll get a more tell all interview or book about his tribal chief run. It’s the ultimate success story. Guy gets ridiculed in his initial run, then conquers the world in his heel run.

[@Punk_is_idol]

29:33 the fact that Cody mentioned metal gear solid blows my mind .

[@qiqueqiqi]

Cody is the only active wrestler I can watch interviews and it doesn’t ruin kayfabe

[@mattycakezzz]

He was basically Homelander when he was heel in ROH🤯

[@faizansiddiqui3841]

ANDRENALINE IN MY SOUL somethin somethin CODY RHODES !

[@ChrisVanVliet]

🔥🔥

[@faizansiddiqui3841]

@@ChrisVanVliet 🙏❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@Hicunabo]

Have been following your interviews for a long time, they just keep getting better and you get such a cool variety of guests, great job!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Much appreciated!

[@hadhoda12345]

When Cody talked about how if you are waiting for someone to turn heel then he is technically already the heel in your book, that resonated with me 100%... I am one of those who is waiting for that heel turn, same way I waited for Cena to do the same, so they are already heels in my book. It's just very difficult for me to stay interested in babyface characters, particularly after they reach the top of the mountain, I've always leaned more towards the heels and their motivation, especially when their excuses make absolute sense (Hangman in AEW right now, Punk in his feud with Cena back in the days, etc.).