Dijak on WWE Exit, AEW, Retribution, T-Bar, Cody Rhodes, Vince McMahon

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Feast your eyes! We’re closing in on 500,000 subscribers. If you’re reading this and you haven’t subscribed yet, you know what to do 🙏💪

[@MR-RED428]

So if we get to 500K will we see your in ring Return?

[@RTG625]

We got Dijak Where is Santi Zap 🙏

[@jdkenada]

Hey Chris, not sure if you'll respond to this but I'm curious what mic and mic stands do you use for your recordings?

[@Boogerman9047]

Bro people are talking and everyone wants to be on the CVV show and I promise you, guys like CM Punk, Drew McIntyre and even John Cena will be on your show.

[@CorbzyOutdoorzy]

Get lit Van Vliet!

[@25Dzone]

The irony is Trick Williams really needed a big heel opponent during his reign but Dijak wasn't around to be it - this dude should be WAY more utilised than he was on WWE programming.

[@samreilly5361]

Well he had page but the build to battleground wasn’t very long then it turned to a 4 way

[@TheSophisticatedSavage]

He's average. Tall, thin, and dressed like 1980s terminator.

[@mauriciocortez8640]

​@@TheSophisticatedSavageplus triple h is stale, hbk is actually a better promoter and better booker

[@AJTV.516]

That’s why they took the title off him. He had no heels to face and Dar was going to be his first heel feud but he got injured so they had to push everything forward. All Ego wasn’t supposed to be champ this early but I’m glad they did it cause it gives Trick another feud with a heel not named Melo

[@xx1roclord3xx47]

True

[@MaxMawGames]

Man, this will always be one of the biggest confusing, what if moments for me in pro wrestling. Dijak literally did everything right. He was given a chance at NXT and KILLED IT. I would say almost all of his matches, if not all of them, in his NXT run were top tier. Put people over. Got himself over. Gets the call up, then gets zero chance to show off his character and wrestling skill he built up from NXT. I figured that was the idea of NXT in the first place - to try out new characters and get better in ring. Really sucks.

[@Brocturnal]

I said it before and I'll say it again. THIS GUY, CHRIS VAN VLIET, IS THE REASON WHY I LOVE INTERVIEW SO MUCH.

[@LadyTreez420]

Djak voice would be Good for Radio,Nature Shows,ASMR Videos 😂❤

[@ChrisVanVliet]

So true

[@RTG625]

​@@ChrisVanVliet Chris We got Dijak But where is Santi Zap 🙏 Everytime Dijak ratio's Santi

[@mikays7059]

@@ChrisVanVliet we can say the same for you chris lol

[@thegarbagefly]

Nature documentaries yes!

[@KnifeySp000ny]

It’s dinner time in Australia, Chris your timing is impeccable

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Feast!

[@LadyTreez420]

Its Morning 4am here in California What are you having for dinner ?

[@Miyroh]

@@ChrisVanVliet Same here in the philippines! but its flooding cause of a typhoon hahaha

[@dreamusmenus3759]

@@Miyroh Good luck mate

[@dama301]

Taking care of dinner town down under

[@ronakkothari6437]

Man, dijak vs Keith lee, one of the best series of matches I have seen in my 20+ years of watching wrestling.

[@TheSophisticatedSavage]

Keith Lee is one of the biggest "what ifs" in wrestling history

[@WrestlingGod-f4v]

Those are one of my favorite series of matches I have ever seen like ever you like so many serious of matches that are just down right Amazing and those two really know how to put on a show I now guess that Dijak is the Mike awesome to Keith Lee Masato Tanaka which is a great comparison if you agree I love them so much. They’re pretty great guys in real life and pretty great wrestlers. I would love for them to wrestle only one time in AEW I don’t want to see know him get signed there because I don’t want him to get lost in the shuffle like he was in WWE if he just goes to AEW and just had like a one off match with Keith Lee, I would be fine with that because they always put out bangers and I cannot wait to see what he’s going to do next in the future and I can definitely see him returning back to WWE one day once he revent himself in the Indies

[@GOLDENBEG]

@@TheSophisticatedSavageyeah I see that I mean in wwe on nxt he was a beast on the main roster he failed due to Vince & now In Aew hee injured & I feel like he should not be with Aew maybe go to tna because wwe nxt/tna crossover or just be like Nic nemeth & stay with tna without joining wwe

[@paulcarpenter7844]

There was one underrated match I think it was in 2017-18 it was the NXT worlds collide when I did that special where he fought against Luke Harper very good match one of Luke Harper's best matches

[@WrestlingGod-f4v]

@@paulcarpenter7844 yeah I actually remember that I watched that live or watched that on the network and it was pretty pretty good. I’m thinking about watching it again just for Brody and him sake it was pretty great. Both of them are talented as hell they’re way ahead of their time rest in peace Luke Harper fka Brody Lee because they were awesome

[@tayojones9460]

I love this interview. Chris, you are a great guy to talk to in interviews. You are so friendly and give the wrestlers enough time to talk and share their thoughts. Great work mate!

[@Ucey365]

I can hear the pain in his voice. They broke this man’s heart, what a travesty. I can not wait for him to land somewhere he can prosper.

[@BabyMaharaja0]

Good, he thought he was way better than he is

[@milk_bath]

@@BabyMaharaja0Cope harder babe.

[@ChanT3]

They dodged a bullet, this guy is beyond untalented

[@imyourlocalbot]

@@BabyMaharaja0 you must not have seen his matches. The man looks like a million bucks in the ring and in the business if you're not cocky at least a little bit, your going to fail miserably

[@JJM-W]

@@ChanT32/10 rage bait

[@kendrickking9945]

I wish I could start a podcast with wrestlers. It extremely awesome seeing Chris amongst so many wrestlers

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Don’t wish for it, make it happen. I’m rooting for you 👏

[@tornadowarrior4534]

Great insight. First time I can remember a wrestler being this open and honest about every detail.

[@scottinglis6456]

He seems like a really good guy - I hope it all works out for him.

[@phaw-0]

now we can finally see Dijak vs. Santizap - BOOK IT !!! #OilUp

[@kendrickking9945]

His voice is similar to Damien Priest. Well the deepness of his voice. I have never seen Dijak this way.. he’s cool

[@above.average.gaming.natio3026]

ya

[@DeaundreMJ]

This man seems ridiculously genuine. His match’s with NXT/PWG Keith Lee were amazing. He comes to my town me and the boys are coming through.

[@mtk2fitness208]

Dijak is one of the best wrestlers in the business. Checks all the boxes with athleticism, aura, intensity, promo skills. How in the world do you fumble that bag? I truly hope he expands his brand to the point of undeniability. I would love to see him in WWE again

[@Andrew-Antioch-Kim]

I first discovered Donovan in Ring Of Honor. However, his match against "Limitless" Keith Lee in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla is a sight to see!

[@supamario3055]

Thanks for the heads up. Just watched it. What an awesome match.

[@GOLDENBEG]

Yo they both have great chemistry like they can have a 5 minute match & it will still be an underrated match.

[@bailey.mckinlay]

you’re the man for kinda promoting these newly free guys that deserve the best

[@kingshad0w]

I'll never forget Dijak and Keith Lee's NXT Takeover match for the North American Title...one of the greatest NXT matches imo! ❤

[@HopesendSirus]

Chris Van Goat! Love the casts! Here from clips of yours, but more so definitely the Taker crossovers. But now I am here for you and I really appreciate how you interview.. because it doesn't feel like that. It feels like a real conversation and I love that. Thank you for brightening my days, teaching me more about all these great talents I already love, and for the reminder to be grateful.. Thank you! Grateful for the podcasts! Look forward to new ones every week, currently combing the backlogs!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Welcome aboard! Appreciate you!

[@sharon012490]

His last man standing match with ilja Dragunov is one of my favorite matches of all time! Sad wwe dropped the ball with him. He seems like such a nice guy.

[@thecake6635]

RATIOOOOOOOOOO Btw: keep up the good work, CVV

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Haha thanks! 🤝

[@RTG625]

​@@ChrisVanVliet Why you did not invite Santi Zap on your Channel 🙏

[@fadethechannel]

@@RTG625please stop.

[@majinpvegeta]

Nice that Dijak is staying in touch with Anthony Greene. Loved his character during the short time he was on 205 Live and NXT.

[@DavidTUTD]

You could tell Dijak really wanted to be and still wants to be at WWE, hope he comes back one day....

[@rayjacobs8472]

I've watched Dijak since he was in ROH before WWE. He has always been an incredible talent and I'll make sure I watch what he does outside WWE.

[@godofgibberish85]

Just in time for my lunch break. So sad Dijak got released, his underground match with Eddy Thorpe was incredible. Cool to hear him speak out of character

[@donaldsoloya9538]

I still can’t believe WWE let him go like just watch his matches like no matter who it was this guy was giving it his all and his move set was amazing

[@ConradParadox]

Great guy. I wish him all the best! I think at some point he will come back to WWE and I hope that he will be used as he deserves. He was great in NXT.

[@Berserkerbear1982]

I loved the angle with Dijak and Keith Lee in NXT so much. 2 wonderful humans.

[@GIW99]

So underrated and he deserves a great run wherever he goes next

[@roms3]

Such an underrated guy, it's a shame he got underutilized in the WWE.

[@ForeverRivalspro]

Dijak was over in the UK way back when, worked his ass off. Was a delight backstage and put our champ over big time. He is great

[@brandonmcbride5602]

Dijak is one of my favorite people. He seems like such a great guy

[@JacksonOwex]

7:09 HEY! It's good to hear his name! Every now and then I see Cardona and am reminded of him and then wonder what he's doing now, sounds like he's doing well!!!

[@SyaroChan]

just got off from work, time to enjoy this

[@marcosalvarez4210]

Same with me. Saw this as soon as I got in the car to head home🔥🤙🏾

[@davidtillinghast6067]

hell yeah Dijak, should've won the NA belt at stand and deliver, match of the year. thank you and will follow your rise wherever u head🫡

[@dquanissavage6287]

Chris And Dijak Such A Awesome Interview Today!!🔥🐐🐐💎

[@ShaneStLaurent]

Sucks to see him gone. I was really excited to see him in the scene on RAW with guys like Priest and Gunther.

[@TheNightTyrant]

My favorite wrestler and character from NXT! From creating the infamous chair spot, breaking his finger to being a total badass vigilante cop, i REALLY hope one day we see DIJAK return at the bigger stage on RAW ❤

[@legenddvash6251]

On set and got 30 minutes to listen to this Dijak interview. Lets go!

[@gurudamn9245]

Start watching Dijak's matches since he's in ROH. I don't understand why he didn't have any chance to show his talent in the main event. This man got insanely agility for a big guy, yet he can strike and has many moves. He got the look and swag as a heel. Dijak deserves more opportunities. Hope we can see him in TNA, AEW or NJPW.

[@SamSamSamJ]

He now has an opportunity to build his brand. Good luck to him.

[@bencromwell707]

Another Great Interview Chris💯👍

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bencromwell707]

@@ChrisVanVliet you already know what it is you always show up & show out Proud to be a fan of you My G #Salute

[@tomsmall1244]

Great interview. Dijak still has a great career ahead of him, in my opinion. He has the right mindset for it.

[@Black25284]

The interview is amazing 🔥

[@johnoxley1946]

Dijak's best matches in WWE were his feud with Keith Lee. Nobody else was able to generate the same level of intensity with him.

[@paulcarpenter7844]

Check out one of the underrated matches that wasn't out much but it was on NXT worlds collide tour Brodie Lee /Luke Harper vs diJack

[@sodlaflare]

Dijak has become one of my favorite wrestlers over the last few months

[@kurtisdefender]

This was a great interview ! Dijak is my favourite wrestler ever. I just like his mindset. He is such an intelligent , talented big man with a heart of gold. His personality is just relatable to me . Very serious, down to earth, funny in some ways , isn't afraid of being honest how show his emotions . He is very smart by the way he explains things and what he thikns about certain situations and adapt to it. He tried everythin g he could with what was given, if given anything. He deserved recognition on how great he was . His NXt run has been amazing and I would have lovefd ofr it to have continued in a big success, but unfortunately never happenned. Dijak has now all the power in his hands ,to make himself even bigger , to be what he always envisionne d himself to be, and I know he will succeed on the indepentends . He is already on a great start. He is amaxing and the best . And his newest presentation of him has been the most badass , and interesting one so far . The fact that he's beeing himself and putting more ofhis own personality in it is what makes him even better than ever before. All he needs is the chance to showcase it and he will. I will be there for him all along. and Feast my eyes on it. 👉🏻👁👁👈🏻❤

[@Ahmed-og2jm]

This guy was legitimately top 20 in ring talent in wwe in my opinion....I don't get what happened...I know people say "he deserved better " for anyone, but he is so special in ring

[@mehshutup3041]

Funny thing is Dijak is for me the better Damian Priest. Bigger, younger, better wrestler. Funny how WWE see their talents

[@fadethechannel]

@@mehshutup3041then if it was Priest people would be saying “he deserved better.” Lol

[@adeebsiddiqui2420]

Dijak elevated guys like Keith lee, ilja Dragonuv. Dude is better than Damian priest and is actually a believable number 1 wrestler that if pushed right can dethrone Gunther, breakker, reigns, fatu etc.

[@resener2166]

I hope you do a full interview with AJ styles soon

[@ChrisVanVliet]

You and me both!

[@RTG625]

​@@ChrisVanVliet Santi Zap please

[@tomatkins6347]

So underrated could have been great with the main roster we have now it feels like there’s not too many real bad guys

[@Ratmann8436]

I talked to Dijak the day before this was taped for the first time since his original independent run ended. He's awesome and super nice.

[@vandercudo]

They messed it so bad with Dijak, he's so good!

[@joshuacassidy430]

I wish Dijak the best wherever he goes also Chris Feast your 👀

[@shot.in.the.shadows]

Damn I wish I woulda show him more interest. As a wrestling fan I let you down. You seem super great sir. I’m sorry we didn’t enjoy you while you were there. Good luck to your future!

[@MrWaffles705]

Dijak has made me a fan since his ROH days for me. Lets see what his future holds.

[@jessedediosvalencia9884]

Yes Chris you got DIJAK I miss him in wwe but am happy that he’s happy. Chris get mjf again in the podcast but I hope he’s nice to you if you do.

[@Lasko450]

I wish dijack got a chance he would be great

[@owenh6061]

For me, Dijak will always be the most underused, wasted talent in WWE history. I've only watched WWE for about 2 years, but Donovan is my first real favourite wrestler, and I'll always remember how robbed we all were 😭

[@Dukestin808]

Keep up the excellent work CVV always great interviews 🔥

[@JorgeGarcia-gp5cf]

I hope TNA gives him a look. Imagine Dijak coming back into NXT as a TNA heel to go up against current NXT champ, the story just writes itself.

[@Darkvirgo88xx]

I already miss him honestly.

[@Omega5678]

Ngl at some moments in this interview Dijak sounded like Damian Priest

[@AMEYA297NADI]

There are 3 guys out there. Only 3 guys. Chris Van Vliet. Ariel Helwani. And Pat McAfee. These guys have genuinely made us wrestling fans happy with the behind the scenes/ behind the character interviews. Kudos to you CVV! Keep them guys coming! ❤️🙌🏻

[@JacksonOwex]

I guess we shouldn't hold his friends stupid remarks(whether for an angle or not) against Pat, plus he is GREAT on commentary! I was SOOOOOOOO SAD when he took time off for College Game Day, and now that Cole can be more normal those two are AMAZING!

[@Csquared14]

🕶️🗿What a man really hope he goes back to WWE one day and they give him that badass presentation back will be keeping an eye on whatever he does tho only found out about Dijak last year and he won me over straight away

[@Reject101Personal]

Did you guys film this in Bilbo Baggins' Hobbit hole? That Table is MASSIVE

[@ChrisVanVliet]

The table is normal sized, the chairs in that hotel room were really low for some reason 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@GorillaMon541]

Yessirrrrr been waiting on this one 👏👏👏

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Him having the Slapjack mask story 😂

[@jeksanjuan8659]

He took his sunglasses off. They’re inside.

[@theaterthug7]

BIG DIJAK FAN

[@jamesjohnston777]

Another banger after banger after banger. Keep up the insight and excellent work CVV

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Appreciate that!

[@davidmesa3651]

He’s a great wrestler. He will be perfectly fine can’t wait to see what he does next.

[@aaronpingiaro]

One of my favourites on NXT. Gonna miss the Dijak Hijack

[@depthsofhell]

Yeah i dont think he was released for being too blunt and honest sounds like a load of crap to me

[@loay200091]

why did he leaked things?

[@nathanniyazov4526]

Still one of my favorite NXT guys. His match against Keith Lee is still my top 5 NXT matches. Cant wait to see his talents utilized elsewhere

[@LadyTreez420]

At the 1 13 I thought Dijak didn't have a Pinky Finger I was Trippin🤭😁😂

[@devilandthelord]

The fact is, this man has a ton of natural athletic ability, had 7 years in WWE to get over and could never do it.

[@tayojones9460]

He failed to get over because Vince turn him into a fucking joke! Stop blaming the talent 4 the failure of leadership! Dijak got over in nxt and if given a chance he could have gotten over on raw!

[@JacksonOwex]

Oh yeah, he was on TV SO OFTEN to show the WWE Universe what he could do! 🙄

[@chimeratcg07]

Dijak sounds almost like Damian Priest.

[@hadhoda12345]

I want Dijak in AEW sooner rather than later. I am not sure which feud will work best for him, but there has to be a golden opportunity there that involves him.

[@JacksonOwex]

I don't know about AEW anymore! There are SO MANY people there that aren't on TV and I HATE that for us as fans and for the talent!

[@earlmccrary9903]

DJAK got a “radio 📻 voice” !!! He should narrate DOCUMENTARY MOVIES 🎥 or TV 📺 SERIES!!! 🙌🏽💪🏽🔥💯😎

[@adsavage1276]

I really wish we got to see Dijak on the main roster again, I felt like he would have fit perfectly in the Ic division.

[@TestifyX]

Dijak vs Keith lee will always be a great series and matches in NXT!

[@SnowWhiteTheU2]

They say he is one of the dudes that was constantly leaking things to Fightful

[@depthsofhell]

@@SnowWhiteTheU2 is that why he cited being too honest and blunt as a reason for his release

[@ht82smash42]

I don't believe that. I'm sorry

[@SnowWhiteTheU2]

@@ht82smash42 I don’t know if it’s true or not, but it’s what has been rumored.

[@falenist8440]

It isn't true, you're just regurgitating misinformation from Twitter, like Lashley's contract report was 2 days ago.

[@hellesofatime]

My favorite Dijak match was against Luke Harper. It’s a beautiful wrestling match between two super athletic big men

[@joink25]

Was hoping you would have asked him about his match with Brodie Lee on Wrestlemania weekend in 2019. Frankly I think it was the best match they put on that weekend.

[@dizzyparkermusic]

A slapjack was Stevie Ray’s weapon in 1998-98 WCW 😆

[@vp9908]

This is such a great interview

[@TBAunknown]

I know Shawn Michaels loved this man, sad triple schnoz and vince didn't see what we knew the talent and storytelling this beast of a man can do, how do you fumble dijak and Keith Lee

[@stevenrandl9914]

This is a good interview

[@launzabarnes3021]

The fact that Briggs is still in WWE and Dijak isn't is WILD

[@Altwoox]

dijak vs keith lee, is to this day my favorited dijak and keith lee match.

[@codydavies945]

#AskCVV, Chris! Way to make my work week easier by listening to your pod. My question for #AskCVV41 is, given the rumours on mid card women’s titles, who should be the first US and IC champions? Should it be up and coming stars like Cora Jade? Or maybe veterans that deserve some respect like Natalya? Thanks and keep up the awesome work!

[@shawnthorington7723]

The first match I ever saw him in was with Keith Lee with the fight for ever chants.

[@dio2141]

I love dijaks work his much with ilja was great too

[@kelvinmike4633]

Great insight,I noticed recently wwe have a specific bias with other talent

[@5ynkoh]

its crazy i use dijak on my universe mode on wwe 2k24 i partnered him up with a heel seth as his bodyguard lol

[@sanjaynarayana5292]

Please interview the Big Bad Booty Daddy sometime. He just seems so down to earth in interviews

[@nelson073a]

I honestly would like to see a Ricardo Rodriguez interview soon. I think I’d be very interesting hearing him talk about his time in WWE and after

[@paulcarpenter7844]

😂 why

[@ProtoPunk]

I don't know how you have nothing for a guy like this in WWE. He's big, can talk well, can wrestle well, especially for a big guy.