The Rock Gave Me Parenting Advice As A First-Time Dad

[@CVVCLIPS]

This was edited out from our original interview until the baby news was officially announced. Check out the rest of our conversation here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2jNfoiPns5nlck

[@6461791]

Congrats Chris and Rachel on baby news!!!

[@ganzigunnu]

​😊🎉🎉😢

[@Yoooits98]

@@6461791😊😊😊

[@y2k704]

I got a bit teary eyed during that, I regret not doing the skin to skin with my son, congratulations to you and Rachel

[@michaeljackson9125]

That is such a great hug and gesture by the rock. Most celebs or wrestlers would have just said a congrats and a one liner and moved on to next topic.

[@CVVCLIPS]

DJ is the absolute best

[@jonwoodmass2849]

Love this. Two nice guys just being themselves. Dwayne is right on skin to skin. You bond

[@Austin-dl9dh]

Many congrats, bud! May you and your fiance have a healthy baby and I know you guys will be great parents! Happy for you two.

[@user-ff5yt5dy2h]

As some (pretty controversial) personnality said on KZbin, having a baby makes you realize that you're not any more the most important person in your life, and it's not a bad thing, it's a relief! Because now there's less doubt, you'll always know why you're doing the things you do. You'll do great, and my daughter joins me in saying you'll be a great father I'm sure Chris

[@6461791]

There is NO ONE better than the ROCK! Period!!!!

[@CVVCLIPS]

Facts.

[@thebugbouncer]

Rock is an illuminati sellout 😂

[@grunger07]

​@@thebugbouncerthe day rock becomes president, I'll come back to get some more info from you.

[@luedanger561]

And The Rock means NO ONE 😅

[@MrLimo217]

Wow that’s actually one of the best dad advice from the rock himself ❤️

[@CBright7831]

00:20 - That sure was nice of The Rock and the _Black Adam_ logo to both give you a big group hug, Chris. Wholesome.

[@DiamondCreeper78]

LOL

[@RKnollman]

Bro 😂😂

[@thatoneguy9473]

Man, that moment holding my baby girl for the first time. I've never been so proud of anything or anyone. There's nothing in this world, as a man, that compares to holding your newborn baby.

[@Tempestelterna]

What the rock said at 1:53 is so true. I did that with both my babies when they were just born. It was amazing. 🎉🎉🎉 😊😊😊😊

[@davidworkman208]

Congratulations on the news Chris, been greatful for the content you put out there for us all to enjoy. Best of luck being a Dad you'll make a great dad.

[@ThePatrix1879]

Skin to skin is important for both parents. Its an amazing experience and really creates that first bond.

[@carlosvida517]

wow that moment Chris gets emotional and Rock stands up to give him a hug.... that was real man! wow... thank you Chris, that made me emotional!!

[@Americanista4evr]

taking off your shirt to also be skin on skin with the baby is excellent advice for all fathers

[@NhlokziN]

The Rock is genuinely one of the best people on earth

[@dhag72]

Everything he said is 100% true. You really have no idea until it happens. When I first held my first son, I felt that for sure. Everything just changes in that short amount of time somehow. It's literally like a switch in your body flips, and it's go time, and that switch, well it arcs inside and welds itself into the on position 😂 because it never turns off. My oldest son is 9 now, youngest 3, Everything revolves around them in my mind still. It's honestly the best thing that can happen to a person

[@LucasFerreira-cq8qz]

The biggest shock imo is realizing the logo is digital and not part of the background 😂. Congrats man!

[@choose3373]

Right, thought i was buggin lol

[@Bigrig_trmc]

😭😭😭😭 these are happy tears I swear!!!! I love my daughter!!!🎉❤

[@Xavier-yw6ym]

Really love the guy. He always gives great advice to those who need it. Positive energy always ❤

[@ianrobert6239]

Congratulations to you both Chris. You will be a fantastic Father.

[@timmyyoung9636]

Congrats Chris as a father of 3 daughters just enjoy the little moments man because time truly does fly by

[@michaelmidax8108]

My wife and I were 15 when our oldest was born. I was a friggin mess/wreck. Scared out of my mind so bad that if I thought about it for even a second, it would consume me in so much anxiety that it became a regular daily occurrence that I'd get nauseous &/or vomit. I thought I just ruined my future, Queen's future (we've known each other since we were 8. We used to build sand castles, hang out, joke around, talk everyday religiously at recess. We referred to each other as King and Queen of ourlil sand castles, and as we got older it got shortened to just King & Queen.), I felt like I disappointed our mothers, and like I ruined both of our families' lives, etc. I'd have nightmares of being a father and being overwhelmed, not knowing what to do, watching our friends enjoy the rest of their "childhood" while Queen and I watched-umable to participate. I feared She'd resent me for it. I feared failing as a father worse than I felt my father failed my mother and my siblings & I. I feared realizing that this is my fault, and not knowing how to do/what to do. It was also a 50/50 percent chance I'd wake up screaming, but the cold sweats were a definite. I had 2 older brothers that became teen fathers as well, when I was a kid. They tried to comfort me and let me know that they'd help me, my older sisters and younger sisters said so as well, my mom and ma'dear did so as well. (my mother in law has been a second mother to me for as long as I've known her daughter. So I never have, don't, nor will I ever call her "mother in/by law", I call her Ma'dear). But that actually made me feel worse, like everyone's life is about to change and become more complicated bcz of me. Day after day, week after week, month after month til the night my son was born, I'd count down the days I had to be a regular teenager left. The early morning of September 17th 2010 when my mom came in my room to wake me and tell me Ma'dear had just called and my son was here, I could've dropped dead. She called my older brothers over, she told my older sisters to watch out for our lil brothers and sisters, everyone is trying to comfort me bcz they know I'm scared ish-less. The closer we got to the hospital, the more nauseous I got. Ma and my brothers were still tryna comfort me when we got off the elevator on the floor Queen, Ma'dear, and my newborn son were on, and I'm fighting my dinner down with everything I can. When ma and Ma'dear had me sit in the recliner by Queen's bed and were showing me how to hold him, I was halfway listening but praying to God that I wouldn't vomit on my son. He was crying and I remember shaking, hands trembling and I'm doing my best not to show it. I hold my son like they showed me and within a couple of minutes he was sound asleep in my arms. No bigger than the space between my elbow to my wrist. Not afraid of me, not nervous about me, and in total trust and peace. I still can't recall exactly when I stopped feeling nauseous, it happened during me rocking my son to sleep. But holding him and seeing him in so much peace...idk how to fully explain it. Best way I can, is the world changed for me/to me. I wanted to make sure he was always in as much peace and comfort as he was in that moment in my arms. I wanted him to always feel he could trust me. Tbh, as much as I wanted to prove myself to my family as far as being a responsible father and make sure they never would get upset with me feeling/thinking, "I'm tired. If Michael hadn't got Chrissy pregnant then I wouldn't have to be babysitting until he (gets home from school/back from work/etc)." I wanted to make my son proud of me twice as much. I'd actually find myself looking at the clock waiting for the school day to end and one of my older siblings to pick me up, take me home so I could get a snack before I left to work whichever odd job I was working that day (cutting grass and hedges, washing cars, cleaning in my barber's shop, walking dogs, sitting with & taking care of someone elderly for a couple hrs for someone), and see my Prince, lbvs. The excitement on his face and in his eyes when I'd come in and he saw me...(damn..it's been over 13 years and it still chokes me up, lbvs). So many days I felt so tired, and seeing his big smile that would push his cheeks up to the point his eyes would close a bit, seeing the life ,excitement, and love in his eyes, seeing him so happy to see me, seeing him try to jump out of the lap of whomever was holding him although he didn't even know how walk yet, lol. Hearing the lil screech he used to do when he was really happy and excited. Seeing when someone said something about him being so happy to see me and he knew they were talking about him & he'd look up at me, blush, and put his face between my neck and shoulder on my best to hide it. It was all I needed to keep going. I'd think of it off and on for however many hrs it took for me to do what I was doing those afternoons to make some money. I could deal with the sweat, the fatigue, the heat, and anything else off of that thought alone. Bcz around anyone else I was regular old Clark Kent, but to him I was Superman. I don't know who I'd be or where I'd be or what I'd be doing now if he wasn't born when his mother and I were teenagers. This year I turn 30, and in retrospect I'd do it all over again. The father I am to him, his lil brother and sister, the husband I am to their mother, the man I am now is the result and product of him. He didn't make me grow. He went a step further by making me want to. I graduated high school for him alone, I matured and fixed my mistakes and flaws for him, I went to college for him and his lil brother. I'd likely still be with their mother but I wouldn't be who I am & the way I am. I've thought about making him and his lil brother and sister proud of me being their father, more than I have ever thought of them making me proud. Being a father is the greatest thing I've ever been. The greatest lesson I've learned from being their father is I didn't have to be perfect, as long as I tried my best I couldn't fail in their eyes. For every mistake I've made that I would feel so bad about, they never noticed. They knew I loved them and that meant more to them than anything. Another lesson I learned was it doesn't matter if your father was with you totally, partially, or even none at all. They still teach you how to be a good father. If you felt loved and happy by things they did for you and with you, then do those things with your son &/or daughter. Everything they did that hurt you, remember that and do the opposite. That actually helped me reconcile with my father. I learned to take time and cherish it. I learned that children watch twice as much as they listen so the best way to teach them is by being a man of your word and fulfill that word through action(s). I learned that being a father isn't a privilege but an honor. The best teacher is life. You are divinely blessed if God found you worthy to be a father and give you a child. I learned to trust myself more. I learned as long as you keep trying- you can never truly fail. And you can only truly fail, when you stop trying. I learned patience, hard work, persevering, character, and much more.

[@ambarabasti8872]

The rock suggestion was great. We almost forgot how much important is the true contact with persons. Technology keeps us away from that habit, but that habit is more important than technology

[@lukea8685]

This was posted 9 months ago, so congrats on having your 1st kid, man!

[@kirank287]

Congrats Chris. Love your friendship with Dwayne

[@1pikapein]

He's not exaggerating when it comes 2 babies... the 1st time I got 2 hold her it was... a moment and it still tears me up thinkin about it. U will b motivated even more she makes me wanna b better it's freakin awesome! Congrats! Hope the wedding goes fantastic and fhe pregnancy goes as smooth as they can go!

[@Mickelson20T]

What a genuine great guy the Rock really is and you can tell everything he said comes from the heart and the big man has a big one!

[@DGNDGPT]

Try that now #wewantcody

[@KingMonkey89]

CVV really is a nice dude. He literally gave The Rock congratulations on this all time great movie lol.

[@Meezyouttaherex]

1:35 is great advice.. The emotional and physical feel of holding your child is like NO OTHER!

[@apexpredator7040]

Loved this conversation, its heart to heart talk between two fathers, one advising the other ❤❤

[@blacknoir1832]

This was the most wholesome CVV segment ever.

[@Robert-zx2ir]

This interview is why Dwayne Johnson has always been one of the coolest guys on the planet.

[@ninofernandez4663]

Rock is an amazing person based on his interviews and he is also a good wrestler

[@johnsmith2221]

Only know him from TV obviously but the rock seems like a pretty good genuine dude.

[@Meatman8089]

I MET A FELLOW VAN VLIET AND HOLY SHIT YOU TWO DEFINITELY LOOK LIKE YOU CAN BE RELATED

[@wade_says]

As a first time dad recently I can confirm. It’s life changing. In the best ways possible.

[@DinossauroCEO]

That was healthy

[@WhiteCaneV1]

Congrats Chris you're gonna be a good dad. Interesting advice when Dwayne said skin to skin.

[@dondarling7007]

Congrats CVV! Why are both of these dudes so damn likable?

[@aromega10]

People's champ despite hit or flop

[@YATS_EDG3RUNNER19-O_o]

Now you're the super hero

[@dylancloud97]

Couldn't be a better man to bring a life into this world!

[@stormtrooper_2115]

Dwayne is a top shelf dude...

[@Steveman27]

Can you imagine if Chris always asked The Rock for advice for parenting his kid? Chris: I think I shou- The Rock: It doesn't matter, what you think! The Rock says you should stick with what we talked about!

[@flexingtonsteele82]

Two legends

[@shawnmichaels568]

I am very happy for you chris!

[@CVVCLIPS]

Thanks so much HBK!

[@takt1090]

The rock didn't do the wrong emote

[@lwoodproductions]

So crazy seeing Dwayne just being this really standup guy also looking like he could kill a man in 3000 different ways with his biceps alone 😂

[@darthjayder2927]

He's such a great person

[@evancrum6811]

Hes right...as a dad of a 3.5yr old and one on the way (April). This is great advice

[@keystothekingdom7771]

This is getting me. What a gaF

[@KvltKvnt]

Rock: "what's your kids name" Chris: "It's...." Rock "IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT IT'S NAME IS"

[@tdsm99]

What a great dude

[@MrBlack252]

Vince actually taught him the skin to skin bond. Every night in the locker room Vince would come in, take his shirt off and go up to Rock and say "skin to skin" and they'd hug for hours

[@kristianjosh8293]

I cry manly tears when I saw this

[@Nater-The-Hater]

Congrats Chris

[@Elsandis3]

You'll be a great father no doubt❤

[@MichaeldeFilippi]

One of your all time greatest clips! I just wish you called him the People's Father!

[@RedDrMario]

The Rock is making up for all those middle fingers. CVV congrats!

[@fitzgerald434]

I'm not crying I just have something in my eyes :(

[@billywalsh6312]

lol the rock sure knows how to put on a good act

[@TPM1978]

thats because most of the time...he IS good guy

[@bullzeye6987]

Amazing clip thank you both

[@wwechampion9032]

I became a dad 4 years ago was the best

[@NiGaThE]

Brought tears to my eyes

[@Joshua30127]

Who's here after Chris's interview with the undertaker, well Mark Callaway's interview with Chris?

[@ricbulow]

Listen to the rock. That skin to skin will strengthen any connection you and the kid will have, Chris... Good recommendations. And another good tip is: Stop being anxious about it. Everything will be fine. You got the easy role of supporter, after all. So be that for your fiancée and kid: The supporter.

[@lemmonox]

I love this clip so much

[@TheSwinehawg]

#JusticeForCody

[@aromega10]

Why does dj not wear a wedding ring?

[@Cornyboa]

i will take that advice with me, to hold my newborn skin to skin as the father

[@sygilber]

Whats your wife’s name? IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT HER NAME IS!!

[@flyntplatz3724]

Mega Congrats to you and Rachel! May is going to be a great month.

[@CVVCLIPS]

It's the same month that me, The Rock and my dad were born!

[@flyntplatz3724]

@@CVVCLIPS Me too...I am exactly 1 year and 1 day younger than The Rock. (May 3rd, 1973).

[@marveen6372]

The peoples champion

[@wotajoker4802]

Congrats 🥳

[@lavonhodgesmusic]

I did skin to skin with my daughter when she was born, best thing ever!!!!

[@hayatorpg3896]

Congrats!

[@bobmirco3331]

Imma cry….

[@wwechampion9032]

We couldn't hold are baby skin to skin

[@JoKiR90]

Hey Chris! If you talk to Rock anytime soon, can you let him know #wewantcody ? Thanks man!!

[@jcsalas816]

Dude congrats been watching for a while you’ll do good just make time for your kid. So much happens the 1st couple years

[@CVVCLIPS]

Thanks! 🙏❤️

[@SnowWhiteTheU2]

I’m shocked that CVV is not gay

[@jamirimaj6880]

Just look at Ava Raine in NXT, I think The Rock did great as a father.

[@gustavoguerrero6882]

This video 💙💙💙💙💙

[@paulcowlishaw]

Whos CVV

[@ScholteimReinbachIII]

Honestly, who is this guy to give parenting advice? He’s not the one at home to change the diaper or do the potty training.

[@gerardolopez9368]

I have a girl, toddler 😮‍💨

[@gerardolopez9368]

Damn!!

[@BigMujK]

I’m a hairy dude, I’m not sure skin to skin would be the best

[@COOLDUDERBALD]

I’m the fiancé.

[@coconutcartel87]

Yeah what the Rock failed to mention is I feel sorry for you if you have a hairy chest my baby pulls on mine after she gets done my just looks like Ric Flair just got done with it

[@oscarsilva9347]

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[@mangaas]

The Rocks advice for being a father: HGH and test.

[@themikays]

always gotta have that one party pooper in the comments. sums up the internet well.

[@elijahhill6602]

@@themikays *jabroni

[@Powerball247]

Geeze Chris l, conception before the marriage? Shame on both of you.

[@zern4483]

not many people get to say they are friends with the rock. especially a journalist

[@finnvalor1915]

Was it a guy or girl?

[@omegangel3368]

Cringe