John Wick vs John Rambo vs John McClane. Behind The Scenes. Epic Rap Battles Of History

[@Kirbman]

I honestly didn't even realize it was that long since Zach was on ERB. Glad to have him back.

[@dark_neverland]

He's on a lot of them in writing. 😏

[@Kirbman]

@@dark_neverland I know, I mean actually rapping in the videos.

[@CoalBee01]

To be fair they had a like 3 year hiatus

[@yoda5436]

yeh i was thinking it was weird, but i feel like now that the ice is broken he'll be on more since he's written on like most of em anyway lmao

[@Ostensibly_Mellow]

Half that time ERB was on hiatus, tho

[@TheUnusualSuspect]

Hey everyone, I'm the guy that edits the Behind the Scenes. Just wanna highlight one post-production bit that didn't make it into the BTS. The opening standoff shot was filmed with dozens of tracking markers on the green screen (11:56) and Javi did some amazing Blender work there to ground Pete, Lloyd and Zach in that scene. I was blown away how good it looked when I saw the final cut. Kudos Javi!

[@IndianaKong95]

Love your vids Suspect! Happy that you get a lot of good work as an editor

[@FizzyK-45]

Oh dang, I actually thought you guys recorded that in some sort of a set, amazing job to the editing team. 😁👏

[@SellymeYT]

If there's anything I've learned from these Behind the Scenes videos it's that Javi is a god-damn wizard.

[@Kirbman]

Javi is truly talented.

[@ERB2]

Yes! There are never enough Kudos for Javi!!!

[@The_One_In_Black]

I always thought of Zach as the third main cast member of ERB. Wild to learn that hasn't really been the case in 5 years.

[@SimsAllAround]

Right?

[@TheHardestBoiled]

Yeah, pretty sure he still writes the verses tho

[@SlurpyTheDog]

I like how when their talking about the muscle suit, you can hear the Hulk Hogan vs Kim Jong Il beat in the background, almost showcasing how far they've come from that cheap suit Pete wore as Hogan

[@borutoburrito6547]

That suit was perfect! I don't know what you're talking about.

[@TheUnusualSuspect]

Haha, yeah; that was intentional (I edit these). There was a bit in the BTS that got cut where Pete talked about how far they've come since Hulk Hogan.

[@SlurpyTheDog]

@@borutoburrito6547 didn’t say it wasn’t perfect, but you can still see how they can now afford to have much more authenticity

[@SlurpyTheDog]

@@TheUnusualSuspect Wow, that’s really cool! I do wish it wasn’t cut, I always love hearing Pete and Lloyd talk about old battles

[@luchothemessiah]

Can i just say this is one of (if not THE) best Zach appearence yet? HE KILLED IT! Props to everybody for the TRIPLE THREAT.

[@AxxLAfriku]

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[@Visualeaf]

I still maintain Zach Sherwin is the *best* writer and rapper of the ERB regulars. His flows and rhyme schemes are top tier. I still also maintain his best verse was Alexander the Great. But there isn't a bad Sherwin verse. I don't think there's been an ERB he's lost. Edit: Yes I do realize that would mean his character beat Watsky's and I don't take it back.

[@Twisted_yer_mum]

@@AxxLAfriku please leave...

[@Valhalla05]

@@AxxLAfriku You're old and you're basic Your talent is faded And Oiler alert You're about to get traded

[@dakindrewitz]

nightwing?

[@dylanand75]

The return of Zach’s fantastic Behind the Scenes pun showcase makes me very happy lol

[@manarmsgaming9223]

Loving these longer Behind The Scenes. It makes the experience of ERB so much more interesting and inclusive!

[@TheUnusualSuspect]

That's on me that one. The guys give me so much material to work with in the BTS's and I feel bad cutting much out, haha :)

[@ek9589]

@@TheUnusualSuspect make an extra long version it’s so interesting

[@manarmsgaming9223]

@@TheUnusualSuspect Well, thank you for doing the job sir. Behind the scenes is so fun to watch!

[@ytuser4562]

I love how Pete doesn’t even try to hide the fact that he wants it autographed and is disappointed when it’s not

[@billy-the-butcher]

It was autographed though But he thought it wasn't for a moment

[@cadepeterson5243]

How has Zach only been in 11 battles? He’s always felt like a staple in ERB. I guess that’s a testament to how much I like the ones he’s been in

[@everythingisawesome2903]

Nane them all.

[@ozharms]

@@everythingisawesome2903 Albert Einstein, Doc Brown, Sherlock Holmes, Ebeneezer Scrooge, Stephen King, Egon Spengler, Voltaire, Walt Disney, Alexander the Great, Wayne Gretzky, and now John Wick.

[@ItBePatYo]

Honestly, he's my favorite cast member. He's always killed every role he's been in on ERB.

[@Listening_Books12345]

To be fair, that's more than any other repeat player besides Peter and Lloyd

[@stellehonig1541]

My favorite part of the recent BTS vids is how you breakdown the additions and changes you make to the beat. It's super interesting and makes me appreciate the battle so much more when I rewatch!

[@groundbreaker91]

I've said before, and I'll say it again; Zach ABSOLUTELY needs to do more of the BTS with ERB. He just absolutely kills it with his little witticisms and jokes.

[@dhi_holo]

Damn, Zach hasn't done a battle since Gretzky? It doesn't feel like he's been gone that long xD

[@SimsAllAround]

Probably because he still sneaks in the other BTSs like Mother Teresa and Sigmund Freud 😂

[@stu729]

Every time I see actors and performers using proper trigger discipline, I say bravo. Y'all did it right, so bravo boys. And of course, and the rap battle was awesome, too!

[@evilvitamin]

Yes, this is a big deal. It is never worth the chance of a mistake.

[@cloud101787]

I was thinking that too, in the last standoff Lloyd didn't have his finger on the trigger, but Zack and Peter did lol.

[@phanta8880]

Great job on this battle! You all did immaculately and seeing Zach Sherwin back is just icing on the cake. Can’t wait for what you guys have next

[@MisterJDagger]

The only thing I took away from the vid, Zach can’t turn it off. In my head I’ve assumed he can’t turn off that lyrical pun mainline, but it’s nice to see he just walks around making cold star puns, and twisting words to his needs.

[@iiTzDelta]

Holy shit how has it been 5 years since Zach was in an ERB?!?!? That puts my life into a weird perspective lol

[@ethansandstedt1551]

I'm so happy to see that Zach's back! Dude kills it every time.

[@BillyBloodshed]

Zach is the best, I love his flow and what he brings to the battles. Glad to see him back on screen

[@kabouterwesley83]

I's funny you added the Hogan vs Kim sample while discussing the muscle suit, since Pete was also wearing a muscle suit in that video. Comparing that muscle suit to this one also indicates how far ERB has evolved throughout the years.

[@SimsAllAround]

Knowing them, that was intentional xD

[@graywolfdracon]

Considering I binge watch all your rap battles about once a month, I honestly didn't realize it has been that long since we had Zach on screen.

[@GuiAntonioli]

Nobody is gonna talk about Pete's impression? He did a solid one on Rambo's voice, I was impressed.

[@highvoltage988]

Major props to hair and makeup for this one, I kept doing a double take at Lloyd wondering how they got 1988 Bruce Willis on set. And three cheers for the return of Zach Sherwin in front of the camera!

[@joshc5613]

Lloyd really has the magic face. He literally looks like every character he plays.

[@TanmanC]

I love the little details in ERB, like the instrumental changes in the beat, loved this battle, keep up the fantastic work!!!

[@dustyawesome15]

Wholy Cow, I can't believe its been 5 years since Zach's last battle!

[@BK69420]

I love Lloyd’s hair in all raps 😂 I also forget how short he is when you put him around taller people 😂😂

[@michaelfabian2401]

I'm just PATIENTLY awaiting a WATSKY return...

[@SimsAllAround]

Right, get the Holy Tetrinity back again

[@harborwolf22]

The 'All your kids still have "decent dad" on their wishlists' line was so good.

[@ArgKnoxville86]

The airduck shot is 100% fucking amazing. I literaly thought you deepfaked Loyd's face on the original scene

[@667mumble]

I loved how they look almost exactly like the characters they play

[@Vordt_]

Does this technically come before John wick 3? Because he has all his fingers? Cool that you guys are adding to the canon that he murdered John rambo and John McClane while he’s excommunicado

[@karlkewbz]

The more detailed behind the scenes are already good enough! BUT WITH ZACH'S SEGMENTS IT'S AN ORDER OF MAGNITUDE BETTER OMG

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

I really enjoyed the (legitimate) 3-way ERB battle. I'd love to see more. My suggestion would be the 3 Grinch battle (original v. Jim Carrey v. Benedict Cumberbatch).... with a surprise appearance by rapper Dax as his "Black Grinch" persona. My other suggestion would be the battle of the 3 live-action Spider-Men (Tobey Maguire v. Andrew Garfield v. Tom Holland)... with a surprise (animated or live-action) appearance by Miles Morales.

[@samsouyave-murphy986]

Zach was perfect. Nice Peter was also good. Lloyd looked amazing, but I wish his voice was a bit more accurate. Great job, guys!

[@RaptieFeathers]

Oh wow, everyone has really great trigger control in this. I absolutely love this! I also absolutely love Zach's _extremely_ iconic style of writing in poetic assonance into the lyrics he does, and any time I hear them it's like soft kisses in my ears.

[@andrewpappas9311]

It still amazes me that Zach hasn’t been in a battle for 5 years but this was definitely a great return, he killed it as John Wick and I loved the puns he made throughout the video. Fucking golden

[@maniacal1870]

I've noticed that all of my favorite ERB battles have Zach in it.

[@alicechen7842]

Some suggestions: Billy the Kid vs. Spike Spiegel (associated with cowboys) Spartacus vs. John Brown (slave uprising leaders) King Arthur vs. Miyamoto Musashi (Western swordsman vs. Eastern swordsman)

[@MindstabThrull]

Thank you for doing the Rap Battles and the behind the scenes footage that you share with us!

[@mrsocietyvevo3823]

it feels like Three Musketeers with Llyod, Peter and Zach all bring something to the table and creativity

[@Dugiedugdug]

Have to say,the air duct shot was absolutely worth the effort that really elevated the battle on first watch

[@americanpatriot2.06]

It just dawned on me. Stallone and Arnold are always competing against each other. Stallone does a mud scene in Rambo First Blood Part II (1985) and Arnold rips it off in Predator (1987). And the competition continues to this very day!

[@TanmanC]

Loved each of the character portrayals, everyone nailed down their character’s characteristics really well!!

[@liamkress5704]

LOVE THIS BATTLE AND MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@CaptainRudy4021]

Five years!? What took him so long!? Glad he's back!

[@zaina5471]

noticed the background song at 5:17 i really appreciate rambo’s costume it’s awesome and is like a symbol of how far erb has come since the hulk hogan costume in season 1

[@billiejoeeyelash]

Massive props to the makeup department, Lloyd looks exactly like 80s Bruce Willis here!

[@Samantha_Lee]

I am SO happy to see Zach back!! I get unbelievably excited whenever he is in an ERB, he just exceeds my expectations in every way with his performance and lyricism

[@teaMmMate]

Loved the actual battle, loved the behind the scenes, you guys killed it with this one!!

[@Pendragon667]

Wow... i'm impressed that David not only saw your video but actually sent you a gift. I wish more celebrities would react or say whether they saw "their" video and actually liked it or not.

[@kreeze5911]

The most underrated part of all the erbs is the music and how they really represent each character with it

[@vlada]

Spent an hour w/ my youngest yesterday going over ERB videos we watched together years ago. Having a ERB double release today is the Christmas gift we all need. Cheers! 🍻

[@Osterochse]

EpicLLOYD really looks like Bruce Willis. This is so well done. He could actually star as John McClane in a new movie.

[@coobru]

Zach is always a treat in ERB. Seeing Peter open the book from David Copperfield really made me think of the Monday Show and I miss him opening mail from that.

[@jordancollins444]

Its been 5 years since Zach? Damn missed the guy. But ive rewatched his battles 100+ time.

[@torgnyaanderaa2334]

You guys are SO fucking GOOD!!! Love how you keep bringing you A-game (and even brought back your fantastic Z-game for this one; great to have Zach back!) on everything, from music to rap to effects. Not to mention the acting chops; the impersonations have just steadily grown better through the years. So kudos ("greek for the glory I got...") for that - and a very merry Christmas!

[@CloudslnMyCoffee]

Zach's episodes are always amazing

[@royallynick]

I missed these when I fell off erb a few years back. But the production and the talent is only getting better. Watching again is like seeing an old friend after a long time.

[@PixieMermaid-fz9rt]

OMG ZACH IS BACK!!!! 😍 And an ERB with two of my favorite characters, John McClain and John Wick!!!

[@nailsarelife]

I love these BTS videos. Seeing the result then seeing bits and pieces of how it was achieved is always so interesting to me. I also must say it was good to see Zach acting in this one. I didn't realize it had been so long since he last acted in a battle. Anyway, good job, guys! I loved it, and I can't wait for more! 🥰🥰🥰

[@DoctorLuny]

The best parts about Zach in ERB are the random vlogging he does behind the scenes

[@El_Rey_247]

Man, I didn’t realize how much I’ve been missing Zac’s bts puns. It never fails to put a smile on my face

[@jeremiahdelaney945]

Merry Christmas to the ERB crew!! I joined the Patreon and i'm loving it!!

[@sharathkumar8422]

Zach’s lyrics and flow are just amazing!

[@elijahpearson3086]

When my man Zach said his last video was years ago I immediately felt so old because I remember when that video first came out and didn’t realize how much time had passed.

[@shaquallay]

I’m so glad you guys put in the extra effort to make these for us

[@user_hellothere]

I love that you guys use the Hulk Hogan versus Kim jong-un beat as background for these things. I love that beat

[@isongrobert8638]

I love you guys. I love the effort you put into your battles. ERB is my all time favorite KZbin series. I wish you guys a very merry Christmas.

[@EpicLLOYD]

❤️❤️❤️ and merry Christmas to you too.

[@DJ_PHALANX]

Love when Zack takes over the BTS for this channel XD

[@Jackie_burnp]

BTS ZACH STYLE IS BACK BABYYYY

[@TheMortalMan]

Zach is awesome. His flows and rapping are on point!

[@JohnRodriguez-si9si]

To date, the ERB Video featuring John Wick, John Rambo and John McClain is My All Time Favorite. Awesome Possum AF!!💣💥🔥

[@Strider91]

"Alot of people don't remember the first Rambo movie" and some of us, only remember that one. . . .because it was all down hill after that.

[@turkiealharbi6785]

I'm happy to see Zach back again

[@laur4711]

I’m so glad that Zach is back, I love seeing him in videos

[@Horltum]

Gotta love Zach's stupid puns. Was my favourite thing about the Ghostbusters behind the scenes.

[@SkweezyCox]

This is my favorite behind the scenes so far, keep it up guys!

[@jare114]

Here are some ideas! Robinson Crusoe vs Jack Sparrow Mandalorian vs Deathstroke Hawkeye vs Legolas Thanks!

[@kanarokan6060]

I was so happy to see Zach coming back.

[@budewthirtyfive]

nicepeter i want you to know that the soldier boy tell ‘em line is my favorite in the entire battle

[@m.d._doe]

Zach Sherwin makes his long-awaited return

[@AlienFan25]

Always loved behind the scenes with anything. This was great just like the actual rap battle.

[@franciscoruizincaurgarat8524]

It´s great to have Zach back!

[@SedRockDoc]

A) Loved this behind the scenes! AMAZING work by everyone involved! B) Atul went to UT? Saw 'em off! Horns down! 😏

[@nobodyhere9849]

Nice Peter's rap at the end of the video is amazing. Also that beat is extremely good

[@VanillaDesu1]

3:06 hey, that BGM is that nice peter vs epic lloyd?

[@kikiretzorg1467]

It had me in pieces how much Rambo's verse was just 99% guts and 1% everything else.

[@ravenpiee]

Peter’s reaction to seeing David Copperfield’s autograph was so wholesome

[@randomnessltd]

Awesome! Zach's back!

[@Tedizz]

zach is always so awesome and makes these rap battles alot better with his unique writing style

[@zeeagle2799]

so glad zach's back! he's always great in these!

[@jaimejimenez8858]

What an in-depth behind the scenes! Love watching the thought process behind all the little details that made the battle so memorable. Excellent work ERB!

[@ytuser4562]

I love how all he had to say was “uhh ok so actually I’m shooting a video… you ever seen die hard?” And then the guy understood.

[@jordanbrekkem2316]

Peter, your suffering was worth it. The jungle toast-bar f****** killed me

[@honeyygutz]

God, it's so cathartic watching you guys do these! I started watching these around when the Mr. Rogers vs Mr. T episode came out when I was still in middle school!!! It was awesome! And watching how this interesting little project grew into such an epic (pun intended) process of lyrical genius, costume coordination, and awesome filmography is just... wonderful. It's incredible for my nostalgia, and I'm always so excited when a new one drops! We've had several long pauses, but it's always been worth it. I'm here for the ride, and loving it. All the best and happy holidays!! -a long, long term fan

[@Blktxdom2004]

Zach is back! Nice that the ERB CREW broadened the scenes behind the video. Every one over 30 or 40 is a living history event. My Xmas wish is a rap battle between the Montford Point Marines and the Harlem Hellfighters...even adding in The late Gen. Colin Powell and Gen. Harold Petersen. I would love to research this, but I only know the Montford Point history as I was stationed in North Carolina where they trained during WWII.

[@mik-exe-]

Can't believe how we are still being gifted these productions so many years on. You guys have gone from strength to strength. The battles have been a fun part of my formative years and now I get to see enjoy the details of what goes in to making them. Thanks ERB team!

[@orangedream24]

I'm loving the Zach part so much! I've always loved his appearances on ERB.

[@Listening_Books12345]

I love that the HVAC guy knows exactly what you need for a Die Hard recreation, even the lighting 😂😂

[@jenkzkh]

So glad Zach's back!!!

[@desertdwellintom]

Love to see Zach back