Rob Van Dam Shoots On CM Punk’s Ego & Press Scrum!

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During a recent ITR Live show in London, Rob Van Dam spoke to Kenny McIntosh about CM Punk at the AEW scrum and Rob's memories and thoughts on CM Punk's ego. Subscribe to the channel for more clips of our live shows and interviews, and don't forget to like and comment too!

[@MrEmperorApples]

did he reference vampire guy, Kevin Thorne,next to his ring escort,, and not even realize it? she looked sad after saying "Kevin Thorne"....she's a beautiful lady. great story by RVD

[@DjCp3o420]

You should interview Rene Dupree

[@YimmyYames513]

RVD and GSP remind of the few people who don’t have that arrogant ego

[@eternalgoat9567]

RVD THE OG 💯

[@SuperDirtyred1]

Looks like Rob's Better Half is wearing a Young Bucks Outfit.

[@mikeberg6407]

What a great clip. Like he doesnt even bury him, he just spits the facts. RVD An absolute G forever

[@luqast8462]

I don't think a pothead can split facts

[@Awwscrewit]

RVD was always a chill guy. He only told people to pick a hand when they had truly pissed him off, the rest of the time he just wanted to work, hit the Mary Jane and hang with his buddies.

[@cum537]

@@luqast8462 I mean one just did

[@EmoEmu]

RVD is what CM Punk thinks he is: Able to back up his words.

[@royalty843]

@@luqast8462 konnan is a pot head and yet he's the booker of AAA

[@samuelosayande9864]

Its amazing how much RVD has Grown over the years and how much wisdom he has now

[@EscapeArt15]

He always had. Those who did not respect his wisdom would have to “Pick a Hand.”

[@gerardovega4641]

Cause its the weeeed man! He grew more cells smokin some joints

[@m00rtin4]

He always had great wisdom. One of, if not the most, brightest and truest mindset towards wrestling and its politics.

[@gerardovega4641]

@@m00rtin4 i think hes one of the most genuine wrestlers out there. A loyal person. That won't stab you in the back.

[@kenrickeason]

Older..

[@simonbelmont65]

20 years later and RVD is still rocking the ponytail slicked back. Thank You RVD for all your great matches and your excellent performances.

[@maosama3695]

I still wear the same hair style

[@simonbelmont65]

@@maosama3695 that’s great, if you find something you like and looks great why not stick with it? Thank You for your reply.

[@mutts.nutts1]

And still baked 🤣

[@fhdhhghbkn3759]

​@@simonbelmont65 It doesn't look "great", that's the point.

[@simonbelmont65]

@@fhdhhghbkn3759 why doesn’t it look great? What’s Wrong with a ponytail?

[@OfficerDoofyInTown]

RVD always was selfless and one of the humblest guys. He's that down to the ground dude you want to party with.

[@SandMan1998]

He's one of kind

[@oneyewitness3823]

Tna rvd says otherwise

[@thehorrorhound6575]

It depends on who you ask. There’s a reason TNA fans called him Bob Van Dam or No Job Rob because he wasn’t the RVD of ECW or WWE in TNA, he was the big fish now, he was the big name who should be putting talent over and he was so selfish and so big on himself he refused to lose clean to AJ Styles when AJ was TNA world champion because he didn’t think AJ was a big enough name to pin him clean.

[@oneyewitness3823]

@@thehorrorhound6575 yes that's what I was saying...he says this about punk, but he was worse at that point...by far

[@Sean-ik4vk]

I partied with him 😎

[@Nad0king]

I love this man. Unapologetically himself 24/7

[@DeltaDW]

Unapologetically himself 4/20 too.

[@miked2075]

Mr Monday Night, The Whole F’N Show…I’m glad I was able to see his prime in real time. Rob from 97-05…what a wrestler.

[@marvinblackheart623]

One of the most chilling Pro Wrestlers in WWE History 😂

[@weeoth8380]

as everyone should be

[@marvinblackheart623]

I used to be a huge Fan of Punk. Back in the days i never watched the Indipendent promotions because i was to young and only knew about WWE, but I instantly became a Fan when saw him first. His track record of having backstage beef speaks volumes. For example what he did with Jeff Hardy in 2009 was unacceptable. I still was too young to realise what was going on so i stayed a fan of him because of his talent. Know i am all grown up ad sadly have to admit, that i cheared for the wrong guy.

[@jamiemorgan3649]

"Every promo is I'm the baddest bitch there is, and you don't know" omg I'll never see promos the same again now 🤣🤣

[@jamesdeansvocalcords801]

Brett Hart just came into my head I can’t stop laughing.

[@Romchikthelemon]

I understand this thing from my first wrestling show. What else it could be?

[@sirnoname6943]

@@jamesdeansvocalcords801 Bret screwed Bret

[@bdot187um]

@@jamesdeansvocalcords801 same here😂

[@bdot187um]

@@sirnoname6943 exactly

[@dr.loomis4221]

He's effortlessly funny...The comedic timing of him turning to her and asking "right?" is just perfect

[@retrokoh1507]

That had me in tears😂

[@dalemcmahon4130]

The comedic pause after he says “vampire dude” was perfect 😂

[@gorkskoal9315]

LOL Its easy to forget he was their for gangrel, and early edge.hoooly fuck.

[@PatkaBoy831]

@@gorkskoal9315 He was talking about Kevin Thorn, dude.

[@ComradeCage]

....who?

[@joshmulligan950]

"New guys came cm punk....... bobby Lashley..... vampire dude....." 😂😂😂

[@akhenatenamarna484]

Gangrel was Awesome lol

[@EmmettXIV]

Kevin Thorne and Ariel, can't forget Ariel

[@gordonjamescowiest]

@@EmmettXIV you remember Ariel more than the Kevin Thorn gimmick and I can't say that I blame you.

[@misstrussteLgbTq]

Uniquely Mick Foley didn’t do those promos and it’s why he’s my favourite. His promos were always “you’re the best there is… but” he always put his opponent over no matter who it was. Mick would just say that he had more heart or more determination or that he could withstand that pain and maybe just maybe the stars would align.

[@philiphunn194]

Reminds me of when he first brought Cactus Jack into the then-WWF - it was after Triple H had beaten the shit out of him as Mankind, and he cut a promo talking about how Mankind was "one tough SOB" but wasn't tough enough to beat Triple H, so he had to break out Cactus Jack to do it instead.

[@randomlyfactual1943]

Go listen to any promo from Heyman, Cornette, Heenan, Cena, hell, even Undertaker. They never ever make light of their opponents before a match. They put them over; how tough they are, how fast/strong/technical etc they are and what a challenge it will be to be up against them. But then comes the "but"... But as good as you are, you will be put to the sword by the Beast Incarnate. The Midnight Express. The Head of the Table. Andre The Giant. Rest in peace. Basically, put the other guy over huge and then say "I will beat you." Btw, you refer to Mick Foley. Guess who had a major influence on his career? Both Heyman and Cornette. If you are sitting under THOSE learning trees... How can you possibly be bad? Of course Mick Foley was going to be GOAT level.

[@MrMisanthrope84]

Foley created megastars too. He was instrumental in creating Austin, Rock, Triple H and made a monster out of the Undertaker. Foley was awesome.

[@misstrussteLgbTq]

@@randomlyfactual1943 undertaker has never been a great promo unfortunately so I can’t even think of an iconic taker promo. Cornette in his prime as his momma’s boy gimmick and Heyman as the advocate can get you in the building no doubt. Cena on his day could do that but his issue was how he’d brush it off when he lost but I put that on the company than him.

[@misstrussteLgbTq]

@@MrMisanthrope84 and Randy Orton too. Whenever people talk about Triple H and Orton they always say Foley got them to the next level. His stuff with Vader was so brutal that it made Vader that much more believable and whilst forgotten now, he did great stuff with Sting in WCW.

[@eaxazurdia]

I wish RVD was 20 years younger and we could all watch him wrestle again😂

[@arslaanpasha3334]

He's still wrestling some matches.

[@Twd17]

Saw him wrestle with OTT in dublin a few months back still as good as he was 20 years ago hands down.

[@gorkskoal9315]

Eh if he wanted to AEW or TNA maybe. But he was a fucking top mid carder even in ECW. it's why he held a TV tittle. great to keep eyes on the screen and asses in the seats. he didn't have a ton of moves even relative to that erra.

[@gorkskoal9315]

@@arslaanpasha3334 Oh he does? cool!

[@arslaanpasha3334]

@@gorkskoal9315 yes he does

[@vinc9002]

RVD is a one of a kind human being in the wrestling world, incredible dude

[@sircockandballs575]

“ONE OF A KIND!” 🎸

[@rl318]

I remember Rob lost a match to Jerry Lynn or somebody in ECW, and after the game, he cut a promo saying it did not matter if he lost because he was still over. That was probably during his arrogant youth phase, but it still showed he had a grip on what he was doing and what it meant. Seeing him now, he is still cool and has learned from his experiences.

[@Kirkenburer74]

That played into his heel persona at the time, and he was legit upset he was a second pick so wanted to give himself some props. If anything it helped the moment a ton imo and no one looked bad after.

[@BLACULA-Skeewoah]

That was a work, he was a heel you fucking Mark 😂

[@jay_1212]

@@Kirkenburer74 that was when he really went beast mode and made the TV title more important than the world title

[@paulcarpenter7844]

After the game lol it's a match

[@BLACULA-Skeewoah]

@@paulcarpenter7844 after the game 😂😂😂 fucking hell how did I not notice that?!

[@abes7181]

That story about Phil Brooks calling a locker room meeting will never get old. It really shows the type of person he is.

[@thegreatmrt]

Tough talk online for someone who knows nothing

[@austinwiseman3186]

@@thegreatmrt and you are??

[@austinryanshaver9998]

Not really there’s nothing wrong with that?

[@dantekyle1775]

"Who the Fook is this guy?" Meme.. bruh CM Punk can kick rocks.

[@CtKEngage]

@@austinryanshaver9998 there isn't in this context. Someone has to have a brain and balls in the locker room and take charge, seems like no one at that time was. Kudos to Punk. That means veterans just ignored shit that shouldn't have been and they're the children here.

[@datemasamune2904]

RVD aged better than most ECW stars.

[@drobinson-uo7ic]

Especially the ones who have passed away, some from drug overdose

[@forzit8623]

cause he’s was a nuanced athlete not just a maniac

[@colonelkenpachi5009]

"Bro, your locker room leader, What Happened" Best part.

[@mayson9817]

Idk “vampire dude” almost had me in tears 😂

[@floatingdisembodiedhead8975]

@@mayson9817 that's Gangrel right? Atleast I hope so, 1 vampire is more than enough lmao.

[@Medevenx2K]

Not Gangrel, they introduced a new vampire character in the New ECW

[@mase60391]

@@floatingdisembodiedhead8975 Kevin Thorn

[@floatingdisembodiedhead8975]

@@mase60391oh damn, I only remembered him as Mordecai lmao. I forgot that Kevin Thorne was a vampire character.

[@hippyllamas]

RVD needs to tell CM Punk pick a hand 🤣🤣

[@FaysalIsGoated]

😂😂

[@MisterJonesification]

Unlike punk, RVD is an actual tough guy. He would beat the hell out of that overrated diva.

[@CoDWiiPS3Gameplay]

LMAOOOOOOO

[@michaelmartinez3893]

😂😂

[@Beanz06]

Then ace comes With the chair

[@FallouFitness_NattyEdition]

Met Rob when he was doing an autograph session at Best Buy way back in 2002. The dude was so chill and down to earth. He even signed a chair for one of the fans there.

[@kylefields3951]

2:06 “-like I’ve been separated from the full time long enough to where I don’t even connect with that competitive ego anymore. And it makes so many decisions for you, when you’re trapped in that way of thinking, you don’t even realise it.” "It makes so many decisions for you." That goes hard af. RVD stay spittin til the day he die.

[@randomlyfactual1943]

RVD will never die. I'm calling it

[@thehorrorhound6575]

He’s right too, this RVD is NOT the RVD in his prime because he isn’t a top guy anymore, but when he was top guy he was just as egocentric and full of himself as everyone else and he’s right that being the top guy gives you an ego that thinks and makes decisions for you. There’s a reason TNA fans called him Bob Van Dam or No Job Rob because he wasn’t the RVD of ECW or WWE in TNA, he was the big fish now, he was the big name who should be putting talent over and he was so selfish and so big on himself he refused to lose clean to AJ Styles when AJ was TNA world champion because he didn’t think AJ was a big enough name to pin him clean.

[@joemamma9642]

Growing up watch RVD was awesome.

[@carter3369]

I remember his matches with Jeff Hardy in 2001. Great memories.

[@commandercharmander8330]

one of a kind, the whole f'in show

[@Oldschool1943]

EC DUB, EC DUB. 90's was RVD Prime years

[@Oldschool1943]

@@carter3369 overrated

[@shawnmichaels568]

RVD always sounds more like Shawn Michaels, Even when he was making fun of his eyes. Nobody can forget that.

[@rahulfreakinstyles2908]

Yep your right but his voice is not that rough.

[@davidjones6470]

He can do a great HBK impersonation!!! Trust me it's on KZbin look for it ✌️

[@shawnmichaels568]

@@davidjones6470 I know, Nobody can forget that impression, I remember laughing at how RVD mocked him few years ago.

[@davidjones6470]

@@shawnmichaels568 yep!!😂😂 Even the eye's!! Damn his' good

[@petebagwell6666]

Yet his voice hasn't changed since raw days

[@BowersGameCorner]

RVD is a damn National treasure

[@adamphillip5305]

International treasure

[@crashpal]

Nah Nicholas Cage is

[@irishdarbykd]

I appreciate Rob is brutally honest and unapologetic. Seems like Punk struggles with the fact he failed at MMA yet wants to push a tough guy image. He clearly isn't the alpha he strives to be. RVD is intelligent and laid back. It's refreshing to hear his opinions.

[@kevinmcclintock5492]

He didn't just fail at MMA, he failed Miserably!! The fact that he still has an Ego and thinks that he's the "Man" is comical. Can't even take him Serious. Let him fad into oblivion, where he belongs, so everyone else can move forward. He had his time as a glorified stuntman and now it's time for the younger guys get there shine.

[@jedley01]

Every heard of a character in wrestling?

[@sirnetflix7162]

RVD is hilarious 😂

[@jackmetrro]

I love Rob, he just seems like he's everyone's friend.

[@jackmetrro]

@@seanleary7711 I wasn't describing you

[@crashpal]

With free weed

[@barlowjmb]

Except HBK 😂😂

[@arielballejo3917]

There is a saying in my country: If you are friends with everyone,you actually arent anyone friend.

[@nutbag8275]

“Its all ego and competition" as his girl sits there in a cash suit 🤣 I love Rob

[@kamrankamil2103]

There is no one moving the industry alone. It is everyone together. My favourite line.

[@crimsonite2044]

RVD’a take is so chill and real….AND ACCURATE AF

[@drevandamva]

If I had the fountain ⛲️ of youth id give RVD a gallon. Dude was amazing, I miss him in his prime. God bless RVD

[@davez5418]

😢😊😢😅😅😊😊😅😅😊😅😅😅

[@levisamom5069]

well Dustin Rhodes has the fountain of youth and it looks like he ain't sharing

[@emiliomarbanjr]

Absolutely, RVD is one of the goats. He was way too good it's ridiculous.

[@Whatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhatwhat]

@@levisamom5069 Fr though, I’m always seeming clips of him training guys and he’s in better shape than all of em. All these stud athletes he’s running circles round em. Crazy shit

[@livingtorture5745]

You know they thought of getting him for the glacier gimmick ?

[@shawncollier571]

RVD is one of the coolest dudes to talk to. Always has time for fans.

[@VN_Protag531]

It makes me happy to see that RVD is still looking healthy and is doing well that man took a lot of serious bumps in his career and everytime he did the Five Star Frog Splash I winced cause I could see how much damage that did to his abdomen truly one of the most entertaining performers to watch any time he wrestled

[@walmartian422]

It’s hilarious how much his wife loves him she’s sitting there hanging on his every word. RVD is a lucky guy.

[@rafaelcarrera9436]

When I think of the career of RVD, no matter what he is a part of: singles, tag team, tornado matches, cages, barb wire, or just interviews, I have never not been entertained by him. An easy top 10 all time for me.

[@PdZ2012]

"Strippers can be fun to date, as long as can they leave the gimmick at work and not bring it home... and be normal at home... huhhe, hehe... Right?" (Looking at his girlfriend.) Hahahaha! (And he's absolutely right.) Rob Van Dam, one of a kind. 😆

[@madbart214yomother7]

Keepin it real.

[@Psa22-6]

thats his wife

[@pescadinha23]

That was hilarious, but the fact she remembered who Kevin Thorn was and he didn't had me in tears laughing 😂😂😂

[@ForeverDegenerate]

@@pescadinha23 Well, to be fair, Rob was high off as ass when Kevin was in WWE. And it's not like Kevin was around long enough for Rob to actually get to know him. He, probably, only remembers passing him in the hallway a small handful of times. Which is sad because both Mordecai and Kevin Thorn were EXCELLENT gimmicks that Vince just outright refused to invest into... kinda like a certain "Fiend" in modern WWE...

[@realtalunkarku]

Never date a 304

[@EphPhaThaINC]

From the words of comedian George Carlin (RiP) “undisputed champion, if it’s undisputed, what all of the fighting about?”

[@madbart214yomother7]

Basically...

[@pescadinha23]

The fact she remembered who Kevin Thorn was and he didn't had me in tears laughing 😂😂😂

[@ltony30tl]

Yeah vampire dude 😂

[@rohitchaoji]

Here's something even better that NOBODY remembers: Mordecai

[@CannonAbuser]

@@rohitchaoji I do. Disappointed, he had lackluster move set and 0 impact to any storyline. Even Right to Censor storylines looked like Goat material if compared to him. Wish WWE used him better. The idea was great, execution and timing was off.

[@IronMonkeyPimp]

who is she ?

[@AndrewDaniele87]

​@CannonAbuser right to censor was one of the most memorable and successful heel factions of that era though

[@mattydeathgoon]

Was at 1pw in doncaster show was amazing. thanks you rvd brother. Hope u goin too be there in April.

[@KadeBloc]

"WHAT!? IS SOMEONE OFFENDING ME?! AM I OFFENDED!? SHOULD I BE OFFENDED?!" Damn, Rob just nailed perfectly the description on Punk. "Shoot" promo of Hangman, "someone" spreading rumours about him getting Cabana fired, getting mad at Hornswoggle for him asking mutual friends phone number...yeah, Rob definitely knows what he's talking about.

[@willt8848]

Stop bringing up the Hornswoggle shit cause the story behind that has been explained but some of you like a narrative. Hayley Williams was not a mutual fan and it wasn't up to Punk to be giving her number out.

[@_Amin_99]

Hangman going to business for himself on live television is right specially when it was about that cabana nobody

[@sanmar6292]

Yea it was strange. First CM Punk did not show any sign that he was offended. Only after months, when he had time to think about it, he started hammering Hangman.

[@just_a_tepig3611]

@@sanmar6292 its especially funny when punk has done shoots during scripted promos on HHH, though got offended by page basically saying "you only care for yourself, no one likes you". Colt being referenced is purely speculation by fans.

[@billywashere6965]

@@_Amin_99 Punk's actions literally proved the Hangman promo to be 100% correct. Hangman really was trying to defend AEW from CM Punk, as Punk attempted to destroy the entire company.

[@Aboertmann]

RVD seems like a great dude. Funny, insightful, and laid back.

[@knowledgeuntamed9177]

By far the realest shoot i ever seen. Wow!!!

[@mrchris7201]

Met RVD at a restaurant called Pacers about 15 years ago. Super fucking cool guy.

[@rh6343]

Bro can I just get RVD saying "I'm the baddest bitch there is, and you don't know!" on loop?

[@craigisapunk]

Followed by his giggling lmao

[@getpumped87]

For someone who always portrayed the stoner (which is an example of someone turning his own personality up to 11), RVD always puts out well thought out answers to questions. Every interview I see him do, I'm glad I listened to what he had to say. Thanks for the share, Kenny

[@turloughmcconnell8897]

Since when were "Stoners" not able to be intelligent and articulate? These sounds like the words of somebody who's had no experience and has no knowledge of weed whatsoever, possibly a Texan.

[@rafaelcarrera9436]

@@turloughmcconnell8897 The Devil's lettuce will rot your brain and make ya a vessel for satanic indoctrination! Tell me that isn't some shit you would hear at an evangelical rally/convention.

[@tylerscarbrough6301]

@@turloughmcconnell8897 hey I’m a Texan and I have experience and knowledge of weed lol😂

[@centristamerican7845]

​@@turloughmcconnell8897 it's a stereotype around all smokers unfortunately. as a successful smoker myself it's highly offensive but I think we've all learned that we can't make everyone see the truth

[@thefakedeal]

The dude's very chill but never confuse being zen with being dumb

[@LostLevelMusic]

RVD is so wise. Tells it like it is. Great humble charisma in front of a crowd as well.

[@timothymattson5369]

It is a damn shame that Rob's WWE push was cut short. I think it was BS, but it says a lot about his character that he never had any bad feelings about the punishment.

[@Filterdeez]

Because Vinnie Mac doesn't like THC but he sure does love his NDAs

[@randomlyfactual1943]

@@Filterdeez I was going to just respond to your line and then I saw your name. Brilliant

[@Filterdeez]

@@randomlyfactual1943 thank you sir

[@toshoshi1551]

Well Rob was the one that got pulled over

[@khartoumlavage4253]

@@toshoshi1551 And Orton and Matt Riddle now have fucking 420 Merch. Y'all make excuses for all the people y'all dig.

[@Trunks7500]

WHOLE F’N SHOW ONE OF A KIND

[@TheIncredibleSulk86]

Vampire Dude 💀💀💀 I could listen to RVD talk all day. Total legend.

[@davidrogers5146]

The best dude, I met him at a bar in Mi, and he was so friendly. Much Respect to RVD "The whole fuckin' show"

[@bb-gc2tx]

words you never want to hear rvd say to you "i dont like your energy" lol

[@KillyJoe]

Obviously the words are pick a hand

[@mdtisthebest6249]

@@KillyJoe I’ll still fight him. Just need a strap and some silver

[@jinfin221]

No one cares what an old hippie says about your energy.

[@theoneanton]

That's "I'm not mad, I'm disappointed" territory

[@pilot3605]

Taz had negative energy, he was indeed told to pick a hand

[@keith_dark_savagethomas6385]

RVD and Kurt Angle sound just the like🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣, both legends are hilarious including CM Punk

[@Siege181]

Good gas damn I’d love to spend an afternoon having a smoke with RVD and listening to his stories!

[@jamesremington8056]

RVD seems like such a cool guy. Bet its a lot of fun hanging out with him

[@CoreHarmonic]

Those were some of the wisest things ever said about Pro Wrestling. Leave it to RVD. Freaking nailed it.👏🏾

[@KRiZZxTV]

What makes it worse is that its coming from RVD. If RVD is calling you an egomaniac, you have a problem. Punk is a internet smark turned pro wrestler who became a gatekeeper after he finally made it to the top. He has the toxic philosophy of Bret Hart x100.

[@madhatter8508]

@@KRiZZxTV Bret Hart really was the best. CM Punk is just a pretender.

[@khartoumlavage4253]

@@KRiZZxTV What about RVD was more egotistical than the people who were actually the most popular wrestlers though? I could see if this was "Young Shawn Michaels" who never made it to be religiously devout.

[@giuliabeats7269]

@@madhatter8508It was 2019, I was 21 years old when I finally saw that truth. Bret the best ever.

[@Kyle-gu3ge]

​@@madhatter8508I think they more along the lines of if someone as chilled and laid back as RVD is says your an egomaniac then there is a problem.

[@Tony_1294]

RVD is Awesome easily one of my all-time favorites

[@4cuttime]

Hell yea!

[@WH012Vids]

That was excellent! He's such an insightful speaker.

[@thefluffycupcake35]

I love RVD, stoned asf and still speaking facts

[@merkcityboy834]

😅😅😅 me too

[@Ejohns1004]

That was all over the place. Love RVD so much. He's great

[@johnedillittle416]

His giggle at 1:57. Priceless 😂 keep on keeping on!

[@Rottenberg666]

I like the way he mentioned Kevin Thorn :D "Vampire Dude"

[@bt7127]

RVD is such a legend

[@jayroper6830]

That guy!! Was bigger than rvd ever was

[@CrowYaeger]

RVD hasn't changed his hairstyle in 20 years and I absolutely love it

[@cli260]

I came to hear the same thing about Brooks again But I happily left with RVD calling Kevin Thorn "Vampire Dude" 😅

[@Housesider]

Rob's interviews are always fun to listen to because he's never been fake about anything ever, he just tells everything to you straight. His various episodes on Jericho's podcast are fantastic listens.

[@BeardedVeteran1776]

Rob is still in phenomenal shape. Good on ya!

[@FBA_God_Emperor_Doom]

Jist of the conversation: CM Punk is his own biggest mark. 🤷🏾‍♂️ we need a Mr Monday Night podcast.

[@DeadmanInc336]

I don't even think Punk is a mark for himself. I think he's just a dreadfully insecure individual who lacks very basic communication skills and people skills.

[@asawhitemanidjustliketosay]

What night should it be on?

[@MyNameIsUnavailable]

Gist

[@theoneanton]

RVD does have a podcast

[@robertrodriguez787]

@@DeadmanInc336 And yet he makes more then you ever will .

[@davidjones6470]

He is a one of a KIND

[@akeemjoffer5779]

Wow, good perspective from the great RVD as usual

[@alucard6919]

Rob Van Dam stories are always entertaining. The Shawn Michael's impression never gets old.

[@davidjackson9680]

It’s funny too cause they damn near have the same speaking voice

[@calvinfolan1736]

RVD is too cool for this world, I could listen to him talk for hours.

[@specialeffox]

The way she tells him "Kevin Thorn" was adorable ❤️

[@juggert]

RVD is on fire here. Sad he his push wasn't longer...uber cool guy

[@BreathingDragonfire]

lol the part where Rob mentions CM Punk telling him he's having a team meeting, it's definitely true because there's 2 other wrestlers(can't remember which 2, but there's shoots with them) that said Phil came up to them and said the same thing.

[@KadeBloc]

I think it was Edge, Christian and Chris Jericho who made fun of Punk when he did a locker room meeting and was trying to be the locker room leader while those three guys were there too. But that was already past the "WWE ECW" times what Rob is talking here, so guess there has been more of these occasions.

[@DeadmanInc336]

@@KadeBloc I think Cody and Booker T too.

[@DeadmanInc336]

@James I think you're confusing events here. But I am sensing some irrelevant and unrelated hostilities here.

[@paulmccartney3959]

@@DeadmanInc336 yes cody told a stroy where he wanted to be the locke room leader and Booker T confronted him telling he was not his leader

[@DeadmanInc336]

@@paulmccartney3959 Punk is just a shitty communicator, with shitty people skills, and shitty social skills from the sound of things.

[@davearce4711]

Rvd used to be that one wrestler that everyone wants to watch every time, he should be bigger than he was, he is a legend, but he deserved more.

[@jesterr7133]

Rob had an interesting take on the situation. An RVD interview is never boring. He is just one of the unique characters of wrestling.

[@radbuster4403]

Being a huge JCVD fan it was so cool on RAW seeing RVD backstage doing splits and meditating, straight out of bloodsport, RVD was awesome

[@DanielEllis__]

RVD is just a fucking dude!

[@MikeDee412]

I'd have to say Bray Wyatt's promo last night was all humility and no ego.

[@mychaeljones7526]

True. He only interrupted once during the show with a graphic on screen.

[@ShinyHubCaps]

And that’s why people will remember it. RVD had a great insight when WWE suggested he do something when he got mad like undo his ponytail. He said why, everyone is always mad? Being different is how you stand out.

[@facejobby]

It's a character. I'm sure there's element of truth, but Windham Rotunda is not unequivocally the same person that we saw on Smackdown. He couldn't be and still be successful.

[@nemanjamilosevic1370]

I Think is a 100% a character.His voice kinda sounded wierd.

[@hdgames5689]

Terrible acting it’s called

[@ericdravenX00X]

Rob is a guy i would actually like too meet in person.. Seems like a really cool laid back guy!

[@giancarlocrumps7564]

This clip keep coming in my recommendations for days now 😉 but I'm glad I watched it I laughed so much

[@patricksavage242]

Basically RVD is saying thay Punk is not that big of a deal as he always thought he was.

[@robertrodriguez787]

Bullshit he said he didn't know the guy . People like you like to read more into what someone says and put words in there Mouth

[@iorilamia]

@@robertrodriguez787 you are so wise

[@khartoumlavage4253]

@@seanleary7711 Punk is pretty anal though, so it's probably not without provocation.

[@chosengod5943]

Punk was never a big deal. Never main evented Mania. Nobody knows him outside of wrestling. He can’t wrestle.

[@RAS_Squints]

When I first heard RVD's music hit, it sounded like, 'Wanna get high?!'

[@AbdulsCycles]

Thanks for share nice content, keep it up

[@unitexconquer375]

There are alot of great layers of advice here and highlights alot of the traps we can all fall into

[@williamwhite2830]

great wrestler and personality love how chilled he is due to the pot lol

[@georgecosrove3651]

Bret Hart is the exact same way. Believed his gimmick was real life. 💯%

[@madbart214yomother7]

Still does cept he just got more bitter and salty, but those WWE checks cash everytime tho 🤣

[@savedasrob]

Ironically Punk’s favorite wrestlers was Bret.

[@RCCarDude]

Funny that Bret Hart turned into Jane Goodall in his old age. 🐒👱‍♀️

[@atimetraveler4910]

@@savedasrob apple dont fall from the tree

[@spac18]

Bret was actually the best wrestler in the world, Punk was never even close.

[@osvaldoflores2088]

I love hearing rvd shoot interviews

[@dr.alexander7039]

I’m not even joking when I say RVD should really be a comedian.

[@SCF721]

He's actually done stand up funny enough. I think he still does it.

[@TheOnlyMJS]

I’m a huge CM Punk fan, don’t really know now since the incident. But, what RVD said is spot on. Punk is so uptight for no good reason. It’s always “someone’s out to get me.” Yeah, saints in wresting are few and far between. However, not everyone is out to get you, especially nowadays. They’re either doing their job or totally do not care. Punk and The Elite should all lighten the f up. Y’all are vets acting like it’s your first shot at being enhancement talent at a big promotion and you’re hellbent on getting to the top. Again, having an ego is fine. But, paranoia and delusions aren’t.

[@chargeentertainment2981]

I mean to be fair Punk probably is right. There probably is someone out there that would like to ruin his career and screw his reputation. But literally every celebrity there ever was and will be will go through that. There will always be 1 person that hates what you do. It his stupid paranoia that hurts him and everyone around him.

[@vileluca]

This all started cuz Hangma'am Adam Page went into business for himself during a live confrontation. Putting Punk on the spot with backstage drama. Punk is absolutely right to think people are trying to disrespect him.

[@chriscollins550]

@@vileluca not really it all started after the podcast punk did a few weeks before and then hangman just put them same words out but he didn't mention anyone name. Punk really has a problem.

[@PlzTouchMEHard]

Ahhh, we all have delusional thoughts from time to time, to think we're always right, or think something of someone and it be wrong. Punk had alot of issues growing up from abuse so I get it. Is he always right? No. Could he handle it better.? Well yea

[@realsteel7260]

Bruh think about it…. If I was CM Punk In 2013 I’d be pissed that I had to put over 3 part timers, show up the next night, get paid less and work while being hurt and only have 6 weeks off!!! And those 3 chumps are the ones that barged into his locker room cuz of his rant against the media yet the media is asking him these questions and he’s giving them honest answers

[@AJ-sv6qs]

RVD is a LEGEND!!!!

[@oogabooga1023]

RVD might be a lot of things to some people but one thing I can say about him is that he's not a liar.

[@dionshare7103]

RVD is truly one of the best to do it. He was always entertaining.

[@21nspired]

I am not surprised by Robs take on him and I admire, respect and of course appreciate the elegance of his approach to fielding that question. He knows how to be entertaining and hold your attention without sugar coating, being over the top, or mean spirited with his opinion on others.

[@lancedeboyle]

When Rob was making his singer analogy, all I could think was “I don’t have to imagine a singer like that. His name is David Lee Roth, and he’s my favourite frontman of all time “.

[@sspeller7]

I know RVD smokes weed like a champ but God damn he always sounds like he just downed a 40 of Jack Daniels

[@LifeOfMikey1]

How do i watch this whole thing?

[@frankieclayton9303]

Great take

[@InsidiousDr9]

RVD has he best laugh.

[@RomnysGonzalez]

RVD always spitting facts !. Love him

[@johnjagodzimski2158]

This is why I love RVD. This guy is so real