Roderick Strong is UNDISPUTED! MJF & The Devil, Adam Cole, Neck Strong

Roderick Strong (@roderickstrong) is a professional wrestler with AEW and is known previously for his time in WWE NXT, Ring Of Honor and TNA. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about his match against Orange Cassidy for the International Championship at AEW Revolution, being on the same card as Sting's last match, reflecting on his first year in AEW, why he decided to leave WWE for AEW, his neck strong gimmick, getting cheering for yelling "ADAM!", the first time he met Adam Cole in Ring of Honor, his role in The Devil storyline with MJF, how his workouts have changed since getting injured and much more.
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00:00 Intro
00:34 What’s life been like with a mustache?
02:00 Reflecting on his first year in AEW
02:48 Keeping his AEW debut a complete surprise
04:08 Having doubts about life after wrestling
06:48 How did turning 40 impact his career?
08:06 Wrestling Orange Cassidy at AEW Revolution
10:54 His thoughts on Sting’s retirement
11:50 The origin of his ‘Neck Strong’ gimmick
12:58 How yelling ‘ADDAAAAAM’ caught on
15:18 When did he first meet Adam Cole?
16:23 Jim Neidhart training him to wrestle at 12 years old!
21:58 Advice to aspiring pro wrestlers
23:19 Almost injuring his neck against Action Andretti
24:04 Not being told about fitness when you’re younger
25:21 How has his weight training changed since he started
26:54 Memories of his AEW debut
27:42 Gratitude being an important part of his life
29:37 What was it like to work in Wembley Stadium?
32:14 How long does he see his career going?
33:21 Was there ever talk of his name changing?
34:37 Finally standing up from the wheelchair
35:34 Being a part of ‘The Devil’ storyline
36:57 Will he be a target for MJF when he returns?
37:14 What are his other goals in AEW?
38:26 Pro Wrestling being more popular than it’s been
40:34 3 Things Roderick Strong is grateful for
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[@ChrisVanVliet]

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[@MattTheSith]

Roddy seems a genuine and stand up guy. Thanks for the great interview CVV

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks Matt!

[@sherinjohn001]

Him choking up at the beginning while talking about injury, 😢❤

[@issadiallo6224]

Right ! I feel like he was choked up the whole interview

[@AndrewJShirley]

Well, how absolutely LOVELY is Roddy? Like how cool and chill? What a dude man, love it.

[@nielgregory108]

He missed a HUGE opportunity by not selling "Neck Strong" branded neck braces. Could've made a fortune!!

[@Cornyboa]

Yea the Aew roster is gonna need them

[@ktj5616]

@@Cornyboacorn ball

[@NoLMAOnade]

Yeah because neck braces are such hot sellers 😂

[@alifnajmi1997]

What a *"STRONG''* aura from today's guest and as usual what a *"STRONG''* interview from *"CHRRRIIIIIISS!!''* because Chris Van Vliet *"NEVER DISAPPOINTED''*

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks! I see what you did there! haha

[@sidfactor1710]

I've known for quite a long time how exceptional of a human being Roddy is, but man you can really see it in this interview. Two things stood out to me. One is just how much of a family man he is nearly getting emotional early on and then actually tearing up at the end (so did I) two is how good of health he is in after all these years. You rarely ever find a wrestler at 40 who doesn't have a least a couple things nagging at them on a daily basis.

[@Msloane23]

Keep it up Chris these interviews never miss 🐐♥️

[@colinschultheis8452]

I love how he casually says my mom shot my dad

[@davidratty2242]

I'd like to know more about that because I'm unaware.

[@MegaMijit]

Ikr ​@@davidratty2242

[@Wiese1124]

Love to see Roddy talk with such immense passion and love. Perfect example of someone to be a fan of as a character and as a person. Looking forward to this awesome match this weekend too!

[@BerzerkGamingNation]

Gonna be at Revolution this weekend and his match with OC is one of my my anticipated matches on the card

[@killakurt6211]

Super excited for his match on Sunday vs OC. Like Roddy said, he hasn't wrestled as much this past year and people can forget just how good he is bell to bell. Could be a potential MOTN on Sunday if given enough time

[@bizarresketch]

Roderick is such a great guy! U can it see in his face! 😊

[@ajschofield924]

Roddy is a legend ❤️ congrats on the title, well deserved!!

[@tusslemania]

lucky to call this dude a friend of mine. legitimately one of the kindest, humblest, good natured humans ive had the pleasure of meeting. and marina is the absolute best too!

[@kejuanmcneil9552]

Yoo you got to meet Roderick strong that's dope Man

[@chefmattydutton1030]

Loved this interview! ❤

[@Tranceplant82]

I was at the show in Montreal when he stood up and got rid of the wheel chair. He got such a big reaction, it was awesome. Everyone was screaming "ADAAAAAAM!". It was so great. 😄

[@rockkastle3952]

lets goo! love your interviews Chris Van Vliet !

[@nathanjones5653]

CVV needs to get backstage at Revolution. Let’s make it happen

[@lewismaclean8849]

I honestly thought this interview was going to feature more about his time in arugbly the best faction in modern wrestling in North America, The Undisputed Era and his time in Ring Of Honour. Not that I'm complaining, your videos are awesome all the time Chris, its just I fell like there was something missing.

[@tommydeamon7657]

Chris you have a amazing talent for making even the most boring or extream or not boring wrestlers seam and feel so human and real

[@adamcolebaybayqc2400]

roderick strong is one of the greatest Pure wrestler ever in my opinion Very good interview Chris !

[@user-wb2oq2gb7k]

Love the interview Chris, I listen to every interview while I'm working

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Hopefully it makes the day go by a little faster!

[@capitalh2nd]

Great job as always Chris!

[@mringram]

Great interview

[@kallewardracing]

This might be my new favorite

[@marcodirienzo9417]

Much respect to Roderick Strong.

[@marines5601]

Keep up the good work Chris I’m a huge fan of your channel

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Appreciate you!

[@bobmiller6787]

Hands down my favourite wrestler.

[@rivernorthhomes]

Van Vliet moving up in the world...now rocking the Gold Rolex

[@Superczar1-sh3bk]

Always great matches…

[@derekvietro784]

Awesome interview chris. Thank you for the entertainment value......next must have interview you HAVE TO GET....lex luger!!!

[@fatbrownguy]

I was hoping you would have asked him about diamond mine and his thoughts about the creed brothers & Ivy Nile reaching the main roster.

[@johnnywashington3324]

Enjoying the podcast just got off of job

[@LokiTricksterG]

The first live event I ever went to was ROH Supercard of Honor with Roderick Strong vs. Bryan Danielson in the main event. 18 years later, it's still at the top of my list of best live shows I've been to. Hoping we get Strong vs. Danielson one last time before Danielson retires.

[@DinoCrazy15]

RODDY!!! and CHRIS!!!

[@alejandro-ur5tr]

Roddy is so chill. Dude is underrated

[@josh8740]

If The Three Adam's of AEW(Hangman,Budge,and Edge) ever fight in a Triple Threat Match, Tony Khan needs to make Roderick Strong the special guest referee and in the middle of that match just screams out loud "ADAAAAM!"

[@moshindig222]

Thanks for all of these awesome interviews I Hope you seen that Buzz from 2K, Though enough, one half of the Yolo county tag team champions as well as the longest reigning Rock the Promo Champion wants to be on the show! He's actually who I would pick to interview you. I hope this does come to life if so I would love to send you money to sponsor the episode! I don't wanna promote anything but kindness and positivity

[@paulcarpenter7844]

roddy so good very underrated in a way that he should be known as technical wrestler

[@Andrew-Antioch-Kim]

"The Messiah Of The Backbreaker" Roderick Strong is one of the most intense and underrated wrestlers of all-time! Also, Roddy should've been at least a two-time Ring Of Honor World champion.

[@Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa669]

You mean Moses cause no Messiah exists yet

[@lesterama6110]

Aaaaaadaaaaaaam!

[@biggjld1484]

Have you ever tried to interview Tony Shavoni? I think he would have a lot of cool stories.

[@StevenR84]

You're related born in 1983. Roderick Strong said my "accomplishments" Chris Jericho but he also wrestled and beat at 21, Kurt Angle in his own game

[@tommydeamon7657]

I got ok neighbors now my last place whent from shit neighbors to awsome ones and man it can really make life extra enjoyable to have kick ass neighbors

[@thehaunted8055]

Undisputed Era > Undisputed Kingdom

[@daveschannel747]

12:30.. that's so OLD SCHOOL KAYFABE!!

[@j84037]

Unpopular opinion that I'm sure someone will chastise me for. I wish Roddy got a bigger push in WWE. His theme was badass and his finisher is awesome

[@KingTodd_gaming_]

The Undisputed Era should've been big time on the main roster of wwe

[@Satori1127]

I hope Roddy is truly doing well. He seemed a bit dejected or low energy. Seems like a great guy though.

[@JD-zt9bd]

Roddy looks like Dewey from scary movie 😂

[@RealEricMann]

Dude looks like an Air Force pilot now lol

[@tommydeamon7657]

I love how human and real Rod feels in this interview he plays a kinda generic guy on t.v. so I don't think I'll be able to see him as boring any more

[@808Heaters]

you guys look like brothers

[@mauriciocortez8640]

Adam! Adam! Adam! Aew❤

[@Whereisbigpapa]

Big fan of this guy. Shock the system

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Boom!

[@JamesBangprhacks]

Chris you got an exclusive scoop Roddy said Orange “WAS” a great champion. Looks like he will win the International Title at Revolution!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

👀

[@CameronWilliams-gy8bw]

Adam !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ………

[@CameronWilliams-gy8bw]

Adam !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣……..

[@KamoMustafaWWE]

CHRRRIIIIIISS!!

[@Cornyboa]

you guys look so much alike

[@thomashooks84]

I usually love these this is the only one that I got bored watching

[@GIW99]

SSSSSSSAAAAAMMMMOOOOAAAAAAAAAA !!!!! Joe.

[@American_Nightmare]

Y'all look like brothers. Younger and older version

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Haha and yet we're the same age. Twins maybe!

[@thedon8939]

They shouldve capitalized on those neck braces because if the roster keeps taking those high risks bumps they're going to need it.

[@OvenfreshDeth]

Wait, if people say you guys look alike, what if he's you from a different universe? You're Chris, his real name is Chris... RUN

[@ChrisVanVliet]

🏃🏻‍♂️

[@IsaacAutumn]

Much more quiet than he would have you believed ahaha

[@mramazing9568]

@18:17 wait up, did he just say his mom shot his dad????

[@luciog526]

Wait, did he say his mom shot his dad?

[@dickfitzwell1557]

Yeah, I thought did I hear that right? Then they just skipped over like it wasn't important. Really weird and funny at the same time.

[@jordan.7]

Roderick looks like he could be your brother.

[@coffinfleet]

ADAAAAAAM

[@icw_xbox6522]

And new

[@ABIT-cb1qh]

He looks like a Aeroplane pilot lol

[@MidwestVillain_Z]

Shitty little boots aside roddy seems like a great dude

[@thecharlierealz]

This was a tough one chris😅

[@user-ib6ky5os1n]

ADAAAAAAAAAAM

[@tater82]

Love Roddy but I know they’re gonna let him beat Orange and I’m not happy bout that.

[@tommydeamon7657]

Just the mustash makes you look like a cop

[@msibi]

The only thing that sucks about his departure is that he didn't get to face Cody. Another unfinished story 😂

[@simonchavez376]

Good interview. But I feel you guys didn’t go through his career much. It was all about the last year and considering he has 20 years of experience it felt like you didn’t know much of his work. Not hating, just my sincere opinion

[@m4st0rnoob-10]

Look I'm not one for shaming but can someone get a memo to Roderick Strong that he's not a mustache guy?.

[@depressedwarlock433]

Roddy boring in general LMAOOOO

[@tommydeamon7657]

Metal magazine,s where ? For real chris get a call back question on Rod I need to know I didn't kniw those actually exsisted any more like were how do you buy them are the in actual print (,please, please please,be in actual print) but seriously no bull shizen if there was say a barnstannoble to walk onto and with real cash by real metal magazines that would be amazing in this current world were the printed word is becoming extinct would be wow,wow ,wow

[@SheldonA2009]

People don’t take a product serious when they have the same if not lower viewership then 2019 so yea

[@philo2189]

... What? So you don't watch anything if it has what you consider low viewership? So you just watch anything that's popular? You only listen to music artist that have the best music sales? You're basically a sheep and don't have a mind of your own?

[@philo2189]

What? So you don't watch anything that has what you consider low viewership? You only watch what's popular? You only listen to the most popular artist?

[@nickcervenka8756]

​@@philo2189 AEW fans be like

[@philo2189]

@@nickcervenka8756 wrestling fans be like Seriously if my mind operated like this I would miss out on so many great shows. Only wrestling fans care about how many people view a tv show. I'm watching Marianne rn. It's a foreign tv horror show. I don't think anyone has heard of it. And I don't care lol I only ever seen wrestling fans care about this.

[@martinputt6421]

well the bosses at the network don't seem to mind, if they did then they wouldn't have given AEW a new show in Collision.

[@rickroberts7611]

Less work more money..These mfers dont keep it real

[@whyareyoureadingthiis886]

His AEW run has fucking sucked.

[@C2razzy]

no offence, but Roddy seems like kind of a boring guy, he could of put a bit a energy into the interview

[@BerzerkGamingNation]

Gonna be at Revolution this weekend and his match with OC is one of my my anticipated matches on the card