RVD opens up on the CM Punk & AEW drama

[@Huntsdown]

The fact that Rob is capable of understanding other peoples point of view is really refreshing. He is as well balanced outside the ring as he is inside the ring

[@bendup52]

Yes yes act like you know him!!!!

[@Huntsdown]

@bendup52 Just basing on the fact that Rob clearly has a different mindset but goes out of his way to look at things from others point of view.

[@mistahac]

It's the weed

[@thrashmetalmike]

The fact that his wife looks as good as she does is reason enough for him to be so chill.

[@walkaz]

It’s called being a adult

[@H0lland0ates79]

Love how brutally honest yet kind RVD is when talking about his colleagues in the business 😂

[@RacCkhn]

Keep in mind this a guy who filmed a pseudo-porno for Impact Wrestling with his wife and another woman. He seems to be living off his former success nowadays while parading his big booty wife around with him and his CBD business. You can't blame him for capitalizing off his former glory days, but he isn't and hasn't always been the best judge of character. Van Dam had high praise to say about Vince McMahon in one interview, when Vince is a reprehensible person of the most disgusting and despicable kind beyond all his success and wealth and mind for the sports entertainment business. Vince McMahon is a terrible human being, behind the bastards podcast has a 6 episode special on the long list of evil that that man is. Van Dam seems to be just somebody else getting attention on himself by speaking about Punk in all these interviews. Many of Van Dam's own peers love CM PUNK. Teddy Long, Rey Mysterio, Steve Austin, Samoa Joe, Half the divas lockerroom of the early 2010s era. Punk is a nicer guy than people give him credit for. Him having a backbone is what makes people want to pick on him, all the spineless people don't get as much heat and vocal hatred as CM Punk does. Nobody is holding the sickos like Vince McMahon or the cowards like Tony Khan accountable but Punk is this bad guy who a couple of people don't like. He didn't deserve to be fired. Tony should have talked with Perry and Punk and handled the situation like an adult, not cry and moan when shit gets hectic. You're the damn owner and you're scared of your employee raising his voice and confronting another employee

[@JosephSAMUELJonesMommyTammTamm]

​​^^^ 😂😂😂

[@RiseAgainst369]

His impersonation of Shawn Michaels and JBL were hilarious

[@SirSX3]

Yeah, he's basically saying that Punk is a jerk without actually calling him one; he's just telling you things that he has witnessed.

[@miguelquinones4508]

God bless Bill Apter. I grew up on all the wrestling magazines, I'm sure I'm not the only one who holds him in high regard

[@straightchad8059]

Same here...and I'm a regular Pro Wrestling Illustrated reader . Craig Peters , Frank Krewda...

[@MJfp6lx]

RVD would be a great mentor for any wrestler. I'm happy for Hook

[@primotrash777]

I wonder if they talk about the time he bitch slapped his father in front of the whole locker room

[@naqwnaqw3712]

Agree! And for any type of person.

[@walterclark3198]

Rob Van Dam looked like he never left the ring and he can still go. Alot of wrestler's got their style from Rob Van Dam. Respect.

[@BrianHallmond]

I've been so guilty of not sticking up for myself enough. It eats you alive later if you don't learn to.

[@sleepinggorilla]

I feel the same. I should have stuck up for myself more and ended my marriage years before she left. I try to view it as picking my battles.

[@waxmandr]

Very honest comment.

[@EarlSkakel]

The first few tv shows I was lucky enough to be on I just stood there and took all kinds of shit and I finally learned that lesson myself as if you don’t stick up for yourself it’s a giant bat signal for people to mistreat you because they know they can.

[@garybeltrand5802]

That last part when RVD talks about questioning yourself later over perceived "slights" was funny. You can't win sometimes. You don't want to be the jerk who gets too defensive and mad over petty things, but you also don't want people thinking they can do/say anything to you either. Sad thing is, when you try to be chill and let things slide, some stupid people will take that as permission to get bold an push it into disrespect. Then when you have to check them, YOU'RE the asshole. They're like "What's that guy's problem? What a dick!"

[@sailgoat4733]

So true. Thing is, you get better at standing up for yourself and not feeling bad about it. It takes time and it's uncomfortable, but it helps you grow as a person

[@jamesneal5690]

Story of my life

[@Matt-cr4vv]

The issue for Punk was mostly the level of reaction to the level of slight. If you confront and talk it through professionally? Not an issue. Choke somebody out? It’s an issue. It’s fairly simple

[@vileluca]

@@Matt-cr4vv Punk and the Elite were scheduled to have a meeting to settle the drama before Wembley. The Elite canceled the meeting. Its fairly simple.

[@aidynmesserschmidt5036]

​@@Matt-cr4vvyeah with that logic the young bucks are to blame lol

[@2HitWonder]

"Not the most passive person that I have ever met" RVD

[@Krillep]

That's the little weasel HBK Shawn Michaels. RVD owned Michaels in a shoot interview.

[@MediCali951]

@@KrillepHBK is a little chump

[@Garibaldi1]

​@@KayfabeNeverDIEDwhat are you gay? 😅

[@Garibaldi1]

@@KayfabeNeverDIED 😂😂

[@aromega10]

​@@MediCali951hbk>>>>>>>>>punk

[@GOATsBURN3R]

Rob telling stories while his wifes butt is casually just hanging in the background what a GOAT 🤣🤣

[@meangreenmachine616]

Actually think that is super low class and I lost a lot of respect for Rob. Anyone who parades their wife around for all the world to see clearly doesn't value her body very much. Anyway you look at it, it's cheap and disgusting. The problem with the world these days is via the various media and entertainment industries everyone just regards this as normal. Now we live in a society where it's normal for wives and MOTHERS to have only fans or whatever and basically prostitute themselves. Amazing role models for children 👏. Just think, a young girl will grow up thinking her body can have a price tag, or a young boy can now grow up and hear how his friends wank over pictures of his Mum, fucking sickening and degrading. Damaged children create broken adults, FACT.

[@Mechachu]

​@@meangreenmachine616poor bb 👶 keep crying

[@meangreenmachine616]

@@Mechachu 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@michael75884]

​@@Mechachu learn to spell if you going to attempt to insult someone you only make yourself look like a idiot if you don't especially when it is words a 3 year old can spell this is why most people shouldn't talk at all most of you people are dumb nowadays bb isn't baby it is just 2 letters that are the same put together it's not even a word to begin with smh and bb is a type of bullet most of ya'll in this earthly world nowadays are so stupid nowadays ya'll can't even tell right from left even without being dyslexic smh 🤦‍♂️

[@barringtonfisher87]

​@@meangreenmachine616he's not parading her around. The pictures just there.

[@colormegeeky]

3:44 Such a cute moment between the two. Love to see it. Thank you Bill Apter for this interview and thank you to Rob. 😁

[@mentiramentira]

love the wisdom coming from the hardcore legend... cue the RVD chants

[@peterkaniuk8909]

RVD is always so refreshing and real.

[@MikeySkywalker]

“They’re not committed to the fight, they’re committed to the dance!” What great advice.

[@jeffv4969]

RVD has always come across as a wonderful human being so he shouldn't ever second guess a decision he's made. He's level headed and wise. More people should be like RVD, we'd have a better wrestling business AND a better world.

[@21Arfon21]

A passive smoker in an aggressive whiskey drinkers business 🤣

[@robertlogan5354]

sometimes that second-guessing is exactly what makes a person wise, though.

[@wHw_Syxx]

Rob Van Dam has always talked respectful when it came to interviews. You REALLY had to piss him off in the back for him to talk bad about you. Much respect to him and his professionalism.

[@1Momofthree3]

I remember when RVD talked about telling Vince he wasn’t going to Afghanistan. In his calm RVD voice, “F you I’m not going”

[@tonyclifton2230]

Fighting with his son on the 25th anniversary of pick a hand.

[@frankwintrow6678]

LOL,,, Shhhh!

[@jooreff]

Van Dam is one of then very few that genuinely does STILL GOT IT.

[@AB_223]

Bless Bill Apter still doing it. True legend.

[@gobblegobble7]

Wish you nothing but the best, Bill

[@Oldschool1943]

i would love to see RVD reunite with Bill Alfonso in aew.

[@TheFailedmessiah]

That could happen. Bill has to bring the whistle back!

[@paulcarpenter7844]

Big bill still doing its thing

[@lgravelle20]

right off the bat it was implied that they hardly ever mention that Hook is Taz's son, they mention it all the time especially when Taz is on commentary lol

[@DeeEight]

Its still better than the amount of times Jerry Lawler denied Brian Christopher was his son, during Brian's time in the WWE.

[@coltonwilkie241]

​@@DeeEight Was it important to bring it up? Not really. They were two completely different people that didn't have a story together until 2011.

[@alfredpirgi2532]

What a wise man RVD is

[@TheSkorpioprince]

Thanks RVD for not making Hook "pick a (you know what)" lol.

[@MisterMetalFan666]

RVD is slowly becoming Ray Liotta

[@IamFutureastronaut]

Bill Apter respect for you man ❤

[@Chroniccluckers]

People are going to take this way out of context and before you know it Punk will make slights over it. Good clean interview.

[@iggymcfly]

Punk’s going to have to add one more to his enemies list if he watches this. 😂

[@brian130]

RVD is such a wise and down to Earth guy. He's so thoughtful and respectful when he speaks. Even stopping himself to correct himself from saying stewardess instead of flight attendant. You can tell he just wants to be considerate and respectful. He even sees Punks point of view, when contrasting his personality with his own. Even if he doesn't agree with it.

[@Winston0Boogie]

Rob is easily in my top 10 favorites. The guy is not only amazing but he's so insightful. You have to appreciate and respect that.

[@zinan2959]

RVD looks very young and refreshed here What an absolute legend

[@fluworldorder426]

Prolly had some dope sativas earlier

[@acesandoval4467]

Good interview!!!

[@suplexorcist316]

Rob is great. Such a wise man and a living legend in the business.

[@trentaccid2177]

While working for The Spectrum in Philly I met To so often and he was, always a class and nice guy.

[@Coolusername491]

Always like listening to rvd

[@drmgiverdrmgiver5335]

The problem is that Phil is someone who will never get over his childhood.

[@cobrakainevereverdies6940]

*WELL* When you're NOT from Chicago, but claim this city for "clout/publicity or to look tough" - it looks idiotic

[@cobrakainevereverdies6940]

@Silencedfixer - AND he still is a goofy dork. I don't consider ANYTHING near Joliet, to be Chicago. Also, where T F is he a tough guy ? What was he gonna clobber ? BTW I'm from Maywood, which is the very last part of the West Side of Chicago - I went to Proviso, which had NBA players and coaches come from my school.

[@thomasmadden3080]

@@cobrakainevereverdies6940he clobbered Nick Jackson who will never be that level of draw or talent outside of backflip contests

[@victory7763]

@@thomasmadden3080 LOL. Don't forget he clobbered Jack Perry too

[@cobrakainevereverdies6940]

@@victory7763 = Did YOU and the other guy - GIVE YOURSELF LIKES ???? He clobbered 2 ants. Oooooooook ? If I beat up the midget at LA Fitness that wears the SuperMan tank top = I'd be soooooooooo proud of myself too

[@adamirishconundrum851]

Hook knew better than to get himself involved in some hand pickage

[@demoth]

punk kno better to pick a fight w hook. taz would break his neck.

[@das0ul177]

@@demothhook would probs to we all saw how he got his ass kicked by Mike Jackson literally the runt of the UFC 😂

[@JimCornetta]

Taz is a fake fighter

[@remybrunson3048]

​@@JimCornettaso judo is a fake martial art?

[@jamesroy9657]

​@JimCornetta nope Taz is judo expert before he ever got in pro wrestling. Judo is real martial arts and real fighting

[@Sigmondenglebertsaxonkaser]

Love rvd aew has some great wrestlers and some knowledgeable veterans feel like they need some better organisation and production and people who know how to tell stories on the writing team

[@sliderx1897]

I met RVD once at his comic shop. Super cool dude

[@carolynbuckley8733]

The thing about CM Punk is he always had a pretty decent understanding of who he can get away with having a conflict with. He obviously bit off more than he could chew with the UFC but I don't think he expected to win, and then Teddy Hart smacked him around back in the day and Sabu had to save him, but other than that he is always punching down or punching at someone he knows will not swing back. That is why he was never asked to pick a hand.

[@jaakkorahkola2430]

You are describing a bully.

[@carolynbuckley8733]

@@jaakkorahkola2430 yep.

[@luqast8462]

You just contradict yourself pal. If we fought in the UFC how can you say he punchs at someone that won't swing at him?

[@pepeshadilay]

Cm punk isn't a bully ...but he is dumb ...he will get into a shoving match with literally anyone who even challenges him ...his boss , some undercard boy ,. Which lacks maturity

[@carolynbuckley8733]

@@luqast8462 did I contradict myself or are you too dumb to read the whole message, where I clearly stated other than the UFC and Teddy Hart..... ? Idk man. Idk.

[@nicmonberg5974]

I met RVD many years back great guy and you could tell he was tired but still willing to please his fans going the extra mile for them. CM Punk well he has the right name (So many stories about his attitude people need to stay clear of him he is toxic)

[@semyaza555]

The word “toxic” is overused.

[@theelusiveman9706]

RVD is the man, love him my favorite high flyer.

[@svvedge6169]

Sometimes being too passive people take advantage on us..

[@RJ-fe9pu]

Those people found out last night 😂

[@cerebralassassin117]

​@@RJ-fe9puwhat happened?

[@shirokuma145]

I think it's a blessing in disguise to encounter those situations. Teaches us the purpose of standing up for ourselves and to avoid those very people who try to take advantage of us.

[@magicpumpkin3]

@@RJ-fe9pu Found out that they needed to bring in every big star they had because they had no faith in the NXT roster beating AEW on the same night 🤣

[@thebestintheworld1559]

​@@magicpumpkin3Pretty ignorant comment there. NXT roster isn't on same level as AEW roster . So I Think bringing those legends actually made it even and results were what they were. Be humble take the L kid.

[@Mitch2GNAR]

Love me some rvd . Favorite wrestler growing up :) and my ole time favorite clip is when he poking an apple backstage on tna impact to smoke a bowl

[@Stuart267]

*CM Punk is too emotional & thin skinned, his ego was always out of control. I was a fan back in the day, seeing his debut match in AEW was embarrassing. Sure he could still talk the talk on the mic but couldn't cut it in the ring.*

[@neverfallnewsmedia]

Matt Riddle and RVD would make the greatest tag team in wrestling history. I would smoke weed and watch re-runs of that. ❤

[@fordid42]

Same, I commented a little bit ago that it looked like he had his weed tray out getting a good blunt ready to light up.

[@AussoOnePlus]

I listened to a podcast with RVSD, i realized that he read every comment, came a cross bit resentful

[@CHARLIEBROWNSALDIVAR]

Bill is a legend, Rvd is a legend, two legends who know, love and respect pro wrestling

[@LewisCampbellTech]

The airplane bag shares a bank account with its mother.

[@TheAbsurdist86]

😭😭😭

[@TheJamesydesign]

Hilarious that the part we all want to watch starts at 4:20 😂

[@GarethOwenFilmGOwen]

Is Robs mouth ok? It seems half closed when he talks? .. could be an injury?

[@O.G.LIL-MAN]

RVD is being too humble because him being passive in that type of moment tells us that Punk was being a PoS for no reason. They weren't moving his bag. They told him in advance they were sliding it down in the overhead compartment, but he wanted to be a moist flushable wet wipe of a butt stain

[@corvaliis]

he had immature dipsh*ts constantly spreading rumours about him, you try and be passive about that

[@jamesroy9657]

​@corvaliis nope you had grown ups telling the truth about CM Punk and CM Punk couldn't handle that and couldn't handle being caught in his bull crap and not getting his spoiled entitled way. CM Punk was trying to pull back stage Politics as normal and expected the company to be booked around him and it being all about him. CM Punk is the immature one that has started fights wherever he's went and that's why he got fired from TNA in the early 2000s. CM Punk started fights and problems whenever it didn't go his way and he didn't get what he wanted

[@MediCali951]

@@corvaliisif you listen to and believe rumors that’s immature. That’s something teenagers do. Punk never grew up and can’t do business without immaturity

[@yoursodumn]

​@@corvaliisdo you know of a lot of huge stars who get abruptly fired from 2 separate promotions? The guy is obviously a massive dickhead, to the point where people literally don't want to be in the same room as him

[@Professor_Genki7]

You're acting like he hurled slurs at the flight attendants, its not that deep

[@GNR4Life355]

I never thought I'd see RVD turn up in AEW, since he had so appropriately called it "All Pettite Wrestling" a few years ago. I guess he probably makes an easy paycheck and just doesn't care anymore when it's a pay day.

[@ddcs0s]

I think RVD might have really nailed it I don't think Punk is a bad dude but I could definitely see him being way too sensitive in the sense that it probably doesn't take much to piss him off and he overreacts at times and the saddest part is if he had started wrestling in the 80s or 90s it wouldn't be that big of a deal because a lot of the huge stars at that time were like that HBK Rocky Hogan Brett Hart Flair Macho and Warrior all had massive egos back in the day

[@jamesroy9657]

If CM Punk has started wrestling in the 80s he would have never made it and would have been nothing but a jobber back then. Nope CM Punk would have opened his mouth and got beat up by the legendary badass veterans back then

[@Epsilonsama]

​@@jamesroy9657nah there were more people who acted like that back then in the business. Keep in mind in the old days wrestlers were legit athletes and/or outlaws and misfits many of whom couldn't fit in society. Today's wrestlers are mostly happy to be there people who you would see at a Wholes Food.

[@jamesroy9657]

@Epsilonsama nope there weren't punks like CM Punk back then and he would got beat up and kicked out of the business. CM Punk was too small for the business back then

[@ddcs0s]

@@jamesroy9657 WTF are you talking about I legitimately don't like CM PUNK but thinking he'd of gotten beat up or is too small is the dumbest thing I've ever heard ... Dudes a legit 6'2 and has fought for real in the MMA world he's probably a better fighter than 90 to 95 percent of the guys who have ever worked in professional wrestling and 6'2 is his real height based on MMA reports most wrestlers are a few inches shorter than their billed heights I'm 5'10 and can tell you right now I'm taller than HBK and not much shorter than Brett Hart I've met both neither are as tall as the WWE says CM Punk would have been fine in the 90s as far as size goes

[@SheanWalsh46]

​@@ddcs0ssame here, i don't think CM Punk was a bad dude. He is just someone who act like "did someone offended me?" But he didn't realize that no one is offended him and i like to think, he just needs to control his own thought and emotion. One more thing, i'm pretty sure that most people who hate CM Punk are going to take what RVD says with no context similar with HHH promo with Punk because for all i care many wrestlers and management in WWE especially in the 80s-2000s behave like Punk.

[@thehorrorhound6575]

An entire 2 minutes and 6 seconds of rvd talking, not really saying anything, and basically just saying words for the sake of words. What did we learn? He doesn’t know what collision is or that punk was booking it, only that he was told it was punks show but doesn’t know what that means, he doesn’t know punk well or worked with him much, he just knows at some unspecified time punk didn’t want someone touching his bags, and therefore he has surmised punks entire personality from a 3rd person perspective of a conversation on a airplane. Yeah really interesting, I feel like he lit up with Matt riddle before this interview.

[@btdaniels9028]

And it’s crazy how people just eat that shit up…it’s funny that a lot of these “vets” are from the plane ride from hell but will speak on Punk as if he’s the inventor of the word toxic

[@rorykeogh6055]

Just another wrestler who clearly doesn’t think much of Punk. If he did he wouldn’t have told the story, it’s actually pretty telling that’s the story RVD shared, no it’s not that bad but when it’s the same guy speaking out against small issues time and time again.. it can get very tiresome. Like “oh who cared about the bag getting moved?” “It was Phil” “ahh yes of course it was…” Also I don’t think anyone is expecting an RVD interview to be super insightful.

[@jamesroy9657]

​@btdaniels9028 CM Punk is notoriously toxic and that's why he got fired from TNA in early 2000s.

[@btdaniels9028]

@@jamesroy9657 again y’all are loud and wrong. He QUIT TNA because of the Rob Feinstein scandal where he wanted to wrestle for ROH and they wouldn’t let him

[@jamesroy9657]

@@btdaniels9028 no I'm not loud or wrong mark. Nope CM Punk got fired from starting fights with Teddy Hart in TNA. It had nothing to do with the Rob Feinstein stuff. I should know I'm a former pro-wrestler who helps train the future of this business and my family has been in the pro wrestling business since the 70s when they wrestled in WCCW and my little brother is a graduate of Harley Race's world league Wrestling Academy. I shared the same Locker rooms as CM Punk and seen it up and close. So wrong again. I have friends in all these companies and you don't. So again another marks and Fanboy that doesn't know what he's talking about like the rest of you who have never been in the business

[@Ejohns1004]

To what Rob was talking about, for people nowadays "not being committed to the fight but being committed to the dance" nowadays if you don't just lie there and let the other person do their stuff on you you get very quickly accused of sandbagging. Wrestling fans nowadays don't want to watch a wrestling match. They want to watch a choreographed dance. It's much easier for someone who's never been in a fight before or never wrestled before to judge a dance than it is to judge a sport and still sound like they know things.

[@codyjohnson4174]

That’s not true that all fans are like that, all the big indie marks love that, which also hate Goldberg, that was me my dad’s favorite because he destroyed mother f*ckers, same with Brock lesnar, Kurt angle and Samoa joe, and not because they did Canadian destroyers or any of that dancing stuff, it’s because they were in a “fight” black pool combat club is what we like about AEW, not the elite trampoline act

[@Two-ToneMoonStone]

I agree but I also think we are at a point where wrestling has to be like that. Kayfabe is dead and everyone can watch a wrestling seminar on KZbin to get a better understanding of how shit works. You can't compete with the authenticity of MMA and even Hollywood films have tried to be more realistic when it comes to action which means there isn't enough fantasy in the genre of action TV or cinema. Wrestling fills that gap of seeing really interesting and creative interpretations of the idea of a fight, rather than just trying to simulate it, while also at times having guys who can make the fantastical elements feel grounded and earned.

[@N8_Dogg]

RVD's cm punk story says it all about punk...

[@Barbaresantana]

still the 🐐

[@N8_Dogg]

@@Barbaresantana ya Rob Van Dam is the man

[@Alien_on_earth69]

Yes I hear similar story that man has a huge power trip mindset 😂

[@jamesroy9657]

​@@Barbaresantanayes RvB is and punk will never be

[@Barbaresantana]

@@N8_Dogg the 2 are still 🐐 even with story like that bro

[@commando0062]

What are the pops behind RVD?

[@AmySlaunwhite-x2r]

Apter is the true BA Billy. Still goin' hard!

[@MrLove717]

RVD 🔥

[@MikeySkywalker]

I always love him. He got a raw deal because he was used to put a bunch of people over.

[@2StupidMarks]

bill apter the freaking legend, respect sir. RVD rules!

[@alwaysxnever]

7:27 it's interesting how even as he was talking in his voice he sounds just like Punk.

[@letsplayxboxsports]

ok, less than a minute in and Bill Apter says that aew hasnt mentioned that hook is Taz's son on tv alot? WHAAAT??!?!?! They say it like all the time. They were in a stable together. What show is Apter watching?!??!

[@KotsabComedy]

They don’t mention he’s Taz’s son? Since when?

[@MinutesANdPrincipleslife]

RVD has looked the same way since I was a kid. He may be a little bit older looking, but he has not aged that much.🤔

[@miguelbraz2629]

Yeah CM Punk is a diva. Hope to never see his face in AEW ever again, nothing but trouble and drama he brought in

[@johnblackrose]

100% aew fanboy. If u cant see who the actual cancer was youve got problems

[@scarlettmichanco8023]

i mean, that's a proper question, "whys my bag gotta move" if it fits on one side, it fits on the other side

[@jamiethompson1008]

RvD is really wise dude. It's nice listening to him.

[@johnnstamoezz5491]

Ever thought that TNT executives could have pushed for the firing? And TJ is just being a good boss and taking the blame, instead of being like,"TNT said,"

[@NormanNorthman]

The Immortal RVD! 🙌

[@vict1435]

His line is written in bold ink but he goes on promos about how he doesn't care about crossing other people's lines

[@AnimalsDressedasHumans]

Rob’s probably got more friends or more ppl that at least like him bc he’s so chill. Listening to Nash talk about him was pretty funny, like RVD is a walking endorsement on “why to smoke cannabis,” bc of how chill he is. Punk seems to burn bridges where ever he goes.

[@SheanWalsh46]

The only places that Punk burn bridges was AEW Lol

[@d.o.a9236]

In fact yeah Rob looks like Jean Claude (Van Damme)

[@CheezeLuis]

if people saw pictures of Punk with stone cold or Red hair spikes they would immediately understand why he does not let people walk all over him & hes got every right to be that way when he at the time got in a business full of bullies, shady people & backstabbing mfs he has a take no shit attitude

[@DeeEight]

We MAY finally get the dream match Steve and Phil often talked about wanting....wrestling each other.... that is if the WWE talks (which are now confirmed to be taking place) go well.

[@cobrakainevereverdies6940]

*HE'S NOT EVEN FROM CHICAGO AND HE'S NOT A TOUGH GUY = WHAT'S THERE TO LIKE* ?

[@jamesroy9657]

Nope in fact CM Punk is that way because he's an insecure spoiled little cry baby that has ego and pride issues and is a mark for himself and only about himself and think everything should be booked around him and throws fits and start fights and quits when it doesn't go his way. CM Punk has no right to be that way and disrespected the veterans to help make this business because they didn't do what he wanted. So you're wrong

[@SparkyTakedown]

Rvd right attitude Cm punk wrong attitude

[@Bricefriha]

I don't know if you actually watched the interview, or just came in to feel powerful, hating on people you never met but RVD literally said that he should be a bit more like Punk (less passive) sometimes

[@SparkyTakedown]

Yes I listened intently, and I have informed valid opinions just like you and RVD and Punk. There's critical listening and listening between the lines. That being said, if you also pay careful attentsion towards the end, although he has reservations about being too passive, RVD believes it ended up being mroe beneficial in the end for him. Which I believe in wholeheartedly. Because the first REACTION is often a knee-jerk reaction that can be volatile, whereas as a delayed and curated RESPONSE which I believ is what RVD implies and what i agree with. It is often most beneficial in the long run. I dont have to " know " anyone to be able to observe, and interpret body language, actions, context tone and vibes. Rob and Phil's reputations with people and their industry speak volumes for themselves. Now what was your point friend? Some exposition please. Thank you. And have a good night.

[@deepzepp4176]

How RVD described CM Punk is basically, narcissism.

[@mrxboxone]

Rvd is super high in this interview he has the eyes 👀 😆

[@jordangoss622]

Cm punk is the Larry David of wrestling

[@sjgoode6590]

Rob is an incredible human being!

[@acecashman1237]

Sometimes he's too passive and other times he's making people pick a hand 😂

[@richarddweckcomedy]

It’s the karate and zen attitude. He’s like an American ninja

[@luisalgarin7071]

Theres a lot they can do with that FTW Title now. If Hook lost it to RVD then won it back, it would've super solidified its worth just by that lineage. Darby, MJF, Adam Copeland(Edge), Christian, Swerve, Cassidy, Matt Riddle(if AEW were to ever sign him) could have a run with the FTW Championship as well.

[@JaySriRam963]

I STILL DO HIS SIGNATURE ROB VAN DAM HAND GESTURE WHENEVER POSSIBLE.

[@jims9438]

I've always loved RVD. It was a shame his WWE title run had to end the way it did. I don't think I've ever heard a bad story about the guy. Unlike other favourites I've had in the wrestling business he's just as likeable out of character as he is in character.

[@LiTTLeDizZyUriNe]

I know my mans RVD was rolling mad joints during this interview

[@TheAtlantaThrasher]

That Punk opinion was the most politically correct statement I've ever heard. I don't see how anyone could be offended by that, and it seemed totally true at the same time. Dude should run for president.

[@MrJohnson-zy2ns]

Rvd is all time great! New jack and Rvd are the realest!

[@cjcobracommander84]

I love how dirtsheet sites hyped CM Punk return to WWE for weeks then WWE be like "Nah"

[@theprodigalheel3942]

CM Punk and RVD should do a buddy cop show

[@jangalexisruiz7491]

I wonder if RVD jokingly asked Hook to pick a hand 😂 and then said alright this is the hand I'll use to tag you into the match 😉...

[@cs77smith67]

You should have asked him if he's Brothers with John Claude Van Damme cuz they fight and look alike

[@TReaperMusic]

Wow don’t know what to say but I guess there’s two sides to every story but Cm seems to live to his name

[@djdannyd816]

CM Punk & Rob Van Dam 👑

[@CubbiesMLB]

I would've loved to see Punk fight Rob. LMAO I'd pay to see it lol

[@SheanWalsh46]

I'm pretty sure that most people who hate Punk are going to take what RVD says about him with no context.

[@WooRidersDg]

Rvd a legend 💯

[@thehawk515]

3:07 this times a thousand.

[@Synoptix405]

CM Punk: the most overrated wrestler of all time next to Hulk Hogan😂

[@the0leman]

I believe Collision was created 'because' of CM Punk not 'for' CM Punk.

[@CHARLIEBROWNSALDIVAR]

I like that rvd argues with himself on humility and how to interact politely, honestly, and let the ego go, be grounded in that we are all just equal people, we all bleed, we all the same naked as in clothes don’t make the man, man makes the clothes! If you become someone’s idol, hero, local or hollywood celebrity…. Just remember, you are us, let not the success destroy that humility because its easy to have an ego, very hard to stay grounded and humble as father God, Lord Christ Jesus and Holy Spirit asked of us but like Taz, I digress.

[@OdinAesthetic]

Cm punk = sensitive.