Gangrel on Luna Vachon & her Death

Gangrel on Luna Vachon, Mad Dog Vachon & her Death
WWE Legend and leader of "The Brood" Gangrel "The Vampire Warrior talks about his former manager/wife Luna Vachon who's uncle was WWE Hall of Famer "Mad Dog Vachon." He talks about his first meetings with her, dealings with Mad Dog, past abuse issues she allegedly had with Dick Slater, her unfortunate and untimely death and more.
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[@therealnickynurotic8930]

It's sad , he's trying to put on a brave face . But he wants to cry . That's true love there . You can tell he really loved her .

[@samloomis4930]

If you ever have a chance to meet him believe when I say do it. He's one of the coolest people you will ever meet, I guarantee it! I wouldn`t really say I was a huge fan of his until I met him, after that I'm a huge fan. Not arrogant or any thing like that, down to earth cool dude!

[@RobD-jq7ry]

Raziel Talos Yeah man. It's a strange thing. People say time heals all...meh. I say time gets you more used to the pain of loss. You never get over it but you find a way to move forward...as there is no other viable option.

[@blakenapier3125]

I Know it's hard to Cry in front of Someone

[@michaelpadasay6416]

Sam Loomis really?i like his persona and his entrance theme in wwf before..but he didnt give a shot by vince mcmahon

[@warpath6666]

Yeah, he's a a top-notch kinda guy :)

[@HeelsFTW]

And to this day, he still had one of the absolute best themes and entrances in wrestling.

[@debbiebrantley61]

I agree,only one better was stone colds,I always loved gangrels too

[@jarrasmith1]

Poor guy. Seems like a humble good dude. Feel for him, right now.

[@TheBadGuy235]

Loved Luna. I'll never forget one promo she cut where she threatened to turn Sable's Estee Lauder face into an Andy Warhol original. That just stuck with me.

[@ACS402010]

Lmao

[@thelegendofthem6120]

@@ACS402010 😘

[@marilynsgirl01]

Wish she woulda. I can’t stand Sable. She was the Pam Anderson of the WWF but she was a witch.

[@paulkersey1007]

I'm a huge fan of Gangrel. I met him back when he was a part of the Brood. He's one of the nicest people I've ever met in wrestling. Very cool. You can tell he stayed strong but wanted to cry in the interview. Much respect and admiration Vampire Warrior!

[@dracodabossyadigg6419]

I'm jealous... I wish I met him lol I still want to meet him in person gangrel is one of my all time faves

[@KGV1374]

He seems like a really normal guy besides the teeth

[@xiPopCat]

Anthony Chu he was supposed to be back in 2006 with Kevin and Ariel but Vince decided to not bring him in as he “was fat” 😐

[@charlesoliver1977]

Anthony Chu, I met him back around three years ago I saw him chillin' in a nightclub here in East Tennessee and and he's a pretty cool guy he seems pretty chill

[@funnerfunerals]

Saw him at a small local show a few years ago. Not only is he super nice, but he's still got his wrestling chops too, was really awesome to see him work again.

[@Seekarr]

I liked Luna and Gangrel. I will sometimes read stuff like "WWE didn't know how to use Gangrel" and that sort of stuff. He had a long run through the peak period of WWE's success. While he was generally on Heat and the lower card, he lit that part of the show up and made it very interesting to watch. He's part of the tapestry of the Attitude era.

[@dkupke]

If you watch other parts of this interview, it is clear WWE had no few plans for him beyond him helping get Edge and Christian established and confident enough to stand on their own. I wish he had gotten to hold a title like the European or Hardcore belt, but overall I’d say he has nothing to regret.

[@plshelpmeawkdough]

@John Volken well yeah nobody really watches TV anymore, Its all about streaming. Get with the times man. Also Raw is still top 10 in ratings.

[@angryoldhead7034]

Seekarr yup he’s a fan favorite and everyone has to play a role. Not everyone can be a top guy. We love him and we’re grateful. He deserved more but sometimes it isn’t about that.

[@DiBiasehere]

He was Tremendous

[@musicfanhawk4523]

You are right!!

[@Solraced]

Gangrel should have been European or IC champ in the attitude era

[@cheshire_skatkat9093]

Decarlos Davila I think Gangrel could had been much bigger if he were handled right. I mean like possibly undertaker or mankind big.

[@JimmyNotes]

I remember hearing an interview with Jim Ross where he stated that Gangrel was originally supposed to be the star out of everybody in The Brood but when The Brood spoke for the first time in an interview Gangrel's promo skills weren't very good whereas Edge nailed it. Ultimately it became obvious that edge was going to be the breakout star of the group.

[@Tacsmoker]

NO...SHOULD HAVE BEEN HARDCORE CHAMP....... that blood gimmick would fit perfectly, dont you agree?

[@blakenapier3125]

HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE BELT GOLD WOULD FIT WELL FOR Him! He can defend it 24 hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

[@GabeGettinRich]

Decarlos Davila he was European champ wasn't he ?

[@dkupke]

Its a sign of how much he and Luna loved each other that they knew they could not go on together. As he said, with all the drugs and partying they could have killed each other eventually-and it shows how much they cared to realize they could not go on like that.

[@michaelmayberry9522]

Since nobody else seems to, I want to recognize your phenomenal production quality in this. The lighting, depth of field, audio quality, video quality. This is so overlooked, nice job!

[@brutallyhonest123]

More popular channels do so much less professional production. Totally agree this is top notch

[@evanabbott2737]

Hannibal does a great job👍

[@TheROB0TGuy]

I work closely with David here in Salem at WCWC. He truly is one of the most humbling guys, I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing!

[@26hypnotica]

Gangrel is such a honest guy in interviews he hides nothing back and holds his hands up to the wild antics that wrestlers of the past was known for. It was sad that Luna Vachon seemed to struggle in her personal life, but I hope she knows that she truly is one of the legends of female wrestling and her dedication to the sport and the portrayal of a very unique character and top female heel in the days before "divas" is remembered so fondly by fans. I hope WWE do the right thing and give Luna her HOF induction as her career certainly merits it. I like Gangrel too , I saw him live at a show years back and he seems a cool guy and is still active on the west coast mainly now.

[@alexvanoverSlashTraxNetwork]

26hypnotica you hope luna knows?? She is dead brother!!

[@26hypnotica]

I hope she knows spiritually is what I meant.

[@26hypnotica]

I hope she knows spiritually is what I meant.

[@blakenapier3125]

She won't Stay Dead forever.

[@metamorph6233]

26hypnotica I agree he is an honest guy a few of my friends are in a Indy promotion in my province and he did a show with them I got to talk with him for an hour about his career and took some pictures with me he's such a nice guy

[@lm8366]

I met them both in 2007. Gangrel was very nice and humble, always been one of my favorite wrestlers / characters. Became a fan of Luna when I first saw her at WM 9. She was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met in wrestling, engaging and respectful. She’s missed a great a deal. Hope Gangrel gets another run in WWE one day.

[@ArcaneAzmadi]

I was just thinking today that, if they wanted to give Gangrel one last run in the WWE, they could have Bray Wyatt return after the Ultimate Deletion, claiming that he was sent to some very dark and strange places after being thrown into the Lake of Reincarnation (Gangrel was originally booked as coming from "the Other Side of Darkness"), but he came back with the aid of someone he met there- an _old friend_ of Matt's (Matt and Jeff joined the New Brood with Gangrel in 1999 after Edge and Christian split from him). Then the arena goes dark except for the red lighting, the whispering starts, the ring of fire appears... any fans from the Attitude Era would _lose their fucking minds._

[@Youre_Right]

They tried. He failed the physical. WWE doesn’t take any risks hardly.

[@paulmallon9033]

I don't know about a huge reaction for Gangrels possible return, on one of the Halloween episodes the New Days music came on then suddenly replaced by the Brood music and out came the New Day dressed as the Brood with not much of a reaction from the crowd almost as if that crowd was unfamiliar with the Brood

[@christinasavannah7992]

You can tell in his eyes he still loves her thats she really was his soulmate

[@jmgfx4161]

I feel for the guy. He was very honest and Luna didn't know how much she was respected, still is. She didn't have to live up to her uncle's level.

[@samloomis4930]

Obviously I haven't met everyone in this world, but I will say "Gangrel" is one of the coolest people someone could ever meet. Very laid back, respectable, just a fucking cool dude!

[@Ffeoli1039]

one of the most genuine dudes when it comes to wrestlers.

[@danielroninhernandez8119]

ONE OF THE MOST UNDERATED WRESTLERS OF ALL TIME.........GANGREL..........[RIP MS.VACHON].........

[@muruganmark8134]

@Daniel I agree with you

[@troymoitt5248]

wow u can see in his eyes he is still hurt

[@BigDaddyJinx]

Man you can tell Gangrel is dying the entire time. The strength it must have taken to not open full out ugly cry is amazing. It's clear that he loved her deeply.

[@skepchica]

That's guilt. He used her then there her away like trash. She never recovered.

[@mattwicked6882]

The Brood needs to be in the HOF, that was one of the best Stables in WWF Attuide Era. The Blood Bath was awesome, makes me sad knowing these days are long gone and not coming back. Wishing good health towards all WWF/WWE superstars.

[@jayfly3356]

I loved Gangrel, Luna and the Brood this man holds the title for THEE best theme entrance in wrestling history

[@MrClawmaster]

She should have already been a WWE Hall of Fame.

[@blakenapier3125]

What?

[@shane-o4778]

Are you fucking joking? Lol. Not a chance

[@blakenapier3125]

Luna Vachon Nicole Bass Marianna Komlos and Chyna can't stay Dead forever

[@scottbreon9448]

She's already in the wrestling observer HOF which in my opinion is much more legit anyway. The WWE HOF is a fucking joke with the damn celebrity wing.

[@Resurge2K]

Scott Breon true the WWE HOF is a joke. It should just be wrestlers

[@jayboxerj]

Met him in Vegas. Such a cool laid back guy .

[@bmcfad12]

In the 20 years since I first saw Gangrel on WWF, this is the first time I’ve ever heard him speak

[@shutit1521]

I have found that some of the best people and best friends in life are people who you dislike at first.

[@AnArchyRulzz]

Shut It people being too much alike sometimes causes rhat

[@RobD-jq7ry]

So very true.

[@cheshire_skatkat9093]

So true...so very true.

[@blakenapier3125]

It's damn True

[@thomascrowley9122]

YEP

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Interview with a vampire...

[@erinlorca1240]

kirby march Barcena Best comment ever lol!

[@kevinvetme]

I'm dead. Please attend my funeral and tell my family I loved them.

[@DeadmanDeadman-ei7pp]

hhhhhhhh..yes this title for movie for a Hollywood superstar Tom cruise... interview with the vampire... in 1998

[@Vadermods]

he was too busy spitting fruit punch on people and couldnt cut a promo

[@jessewilson9662]

He is not a real vampire

[@celticspirit2890]

Gangrel came into my club few years back when the WWE where at the 02. He was an absolute gentleman.

[@LightingLloydZigzag]

"She a crazy bitch. I was gonna kill her, she a crazy bitch" Lmao, Gangrel is the best XD

[@LightingLloydZigzag]

Haha true

[@shadowwarrior7218]

The Brood were one of my favourite Factions in the Attitude Era..Great Gimmick

[@Contra2075]

The song sounds so good and they were good. The shield vs the brood.

[@Messifi10]

It made edge and christian..

[@BENNY_MAC]

I've seen a few Gangrel interviews and hes seems like a very nice and standup guy. Most ex wrestlers seem depressed and hateful when they do interviews. So its very cool to see someone like this.

[@mikeg2491]

I just discovered his youtube channel, he doesn’t get a lot of views but he still puts out consistent videos anyway because I think he just loves to share stories

[@memphisflyer8574]

I thought he'd be more .. I dunno .. weird? But he was super stable and coherent. I'm glad to see any wrestler from my teen years, still be able to conduct an interview. Great to see him. Was a great wrestler, great gimmick as well.

[@scottbinns318]

I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Gangrel. He was up in Windsor, Ontario, Canada working with a local wrestling promotion and I was doing gopher/ring crew stuff and got to talk to him before the show. Cool guy. He REALLY wanted to do well and help the promotion. Luna wasn't there unfortunately.

[@undertaker666dead]

Its so cool that Gangrel still has his fangs.

[@commentcopbadge6665]

I had never seen a spike ddt until Gangrel did it. Awesome entrance. Awesome entrance music. Amazing gimmick with the Brood and the "blood baths" with the lights all going out.

[@Samantha416]

Man I miss Luna! That was one tough lady. She was one hell of a performer. You can tell he's still grieving for her. So sad.

[@Matmus]

What a nice guy. You can only wish the best for people like him.

[@normaneperez]

What a sweetheart of a guy. Definitely one who loves the business, but it was unrequited. Almost like the Iron Sheik. Sweet life the rest of the way, bro.

[@jekel1]

Produced a lot of old wwe games and I have to say that this is the dude that I always looked forward to hanging out with. Felt he was one of the best dudes out there in the biz as far as good guys. Real dude... biggest respect...

[@MakeLifeExtraordinary]

I remember doing the show with you two, I think 2006, in Ocean City Maryland at the convention center with NWA/TNA. I was actually surprised at how down to earth she was, after hearing all of the stories. At least that day anyways. In any case, it was a pleasure working with you guys and meeting you. Between you and Duggan, Tom Brandy and everyone else on that card, it was a blast. I miss the business, but my neck and back would be completely obliterated had I not stopped. It was bad enough even then. In any case, I hope all is well. One of these days I’m going to get to your school and hang out for a few days. I haven’t taken a bump in years. For whatever reason, it always used to make my back feel better. Almost like a chiropractic adjustment. Lol.

[@patrickj9061]

Hannibal + Gangrel = awesome interview. #HannibalTV

[@kilozred5723]

R.I.P Luna

[@EnvyDSin]

Mad Dog to Gangrel: If you hurt my niece, I'll rip your head off!!! Gangrel: She'd probably do it before he has that chance...

[@fallofthewild2040]

Luna vs Sherri sums up my teenage years. It was awesome.

[@RedCyanPhotos]

I love watching interviews with Gangrel! I met him nearly 5 years ago now, he was just the best! I really hope that he comes over to the UK to see us again soon! I know obviously he is so busy with wrestling and training and him getting married next year, I’m sure he will want to spend a lot more time in the US rather than travelling abroad. I was worried to hear about his numbness and injury recently, so I really hope he gets back healthy! I’m sure he’ll soon be cutting down on the wrestling and the travels to spend more time training students and with his new wife, but it will be awesome to get to see him at least one more time. When I met him my brother drove, as I didn’t have a driving license at the time (quite strange because it’s not in my county where we met him and I actually ended up going to that very same place to pass my driving test a couple of years later!) so now I drive myself there will be no rush and we can hang around to talk properly! I could tell he wanted us to stay especially since we followed his whole career since before WWF and he could tell we were genuine big fans, but unfortunately my brother had work the next day early. So please Gangrel come and visit us in the UK one more time! I don’t care where it is, I will drive miles to see you!!

[@MrZombiejoe]

When you find More then One Video of Gangrel mentioning Luna Kicking a Door Open!!! Rest In Peace Luna!!! MUCH LOVE!!!!!

[@luisrojas3173]

oh man he really loved her. RIP Luna. Keep yo head up Gangrel

[@johnkurshner8659]

These two were made for each other

[@palletbitch]

John Kurshner right for me they just fit

[@blakenapier3125]

They made a Good Couple

[@mydjmode]

The interviewer and Gangrel?

[@starfireprincess]

@@mydjmode lol

[@Richterdgf]

Jim Cornette had one of my favorite takes on Luna. He was comparing Luna to Sable, and said that Luna was “willing to go to the bone with a blade if it’d get the Business over.”

[@marcusaurelius9996]

Sounds like me and my wife. RIP Luna. Stay strong Gangrel.

[@Ophiuchus123456789]

Gangrel was one of my favourite wrestlers. Him and Steve Blackman. I wish they give Gangrel more of a push and some spotlight. He was a fun wrestler. I would go out of my way to watch metal and sunday night heat just to see him fight.

[@jasons2023]

Steve Blackman too?

[@williamschaeffer409]

Gangrel for HOF

[@johnmichael4767]

Had to watch this again after watching Darkside of the Ring. RIP Luna

[@OTKP]

Gangrel still have one of the Greatest Entrances In Wrestling History! RIP Luna Vachon

[@chesley_77]

RIP Luna...2018 HOF

[@TheHannibalTV]

Luna deserves it more then Miss Jacqueline did in my opinion. She is much more memorable a character.

[@Miketendo93]

THE HANNIBAL TV While I think they both deserved it, I DO believe Luna should be in the HOF first. Chyna too. Luna, Chyna, Jacqueline & Sable should be in hof WAY more than Sunny.

[@Miketendo93]

Also Luna should have been WWF Women's Champ. I think there was No excuse for why she wasn't.

[@blakenapier3125]

Jacqueline is, They won't stay Retired or Dead forever

[@lauraplume9952]

Sunny does not deserved to be in the hall of fame she hardly did anything for the wwe

[@LANGI902]

Besides the entrance and theme music , WWF never used Gangrel right 👎🏻

[@justincampbell716]

They bought him in as a shuttle to debut edge cause they weren't sure how to... Hence the stable " the brood "

[@ApexLodestar]

Looked like he was holding back tears. I can almost feel the pain (empathetic). He really loved her.

[@Scorpion54092]

One of the best entrance themes ever.

[@Strangethinkbox]

Great story! Much love gangrel! Best wrestling coach in west coast, knokxpro! Miss being in the ring with you man! ✌🏼

[@divcrfc]

I feel sorry for Gangrel he seems a good guy God bless him 😢😢😢😢

[@jonmeans2637]

Gangel always does great interviews.

[@robbyrodriguez8538]

My deepest condolences

[@blakenapier3125]

R.I.P Luna Vachon, Who's been with Goldust Sable Kurgan Gangrel Earthquake Giant Silva & Violent Joker in Her WWF Career.

[@Beelzebubba2823]

Shawn Michaels

[@Beelzebubba2823]

And bastion booger lol

[@blakenapier3125]

Oh Yeah.

[@blakenapier3125]

We all Know that Santa Claus 🎅 isn't Real

[@fucker661]

Blake Napier the oddities sucked but she was the highlight

[@t0ybandit154]

What a great guy still the best entrance in history

[@wwfla8691]

Gangrel and Luna for hall of fame.

[@VexcomStudios]

Miss the attitude era. Gangrel and the brood were by far the best trio. R.I.P Luna. You can see how much he loved her.

[@nagjautumn4892]

so much respect for you Gangrel,you were and always will be my favourite wrestler.god bless you my friend

[@cheeno84]

Gangrel was, is and forever be one of my top 5 wrestlers. Got to meet him as a teenager, one of the best experiences of my life!

[@ladybfromnyc]

Gangrel is SUUUUUCH a sweetheart in person. I got to tell him what i would have told Luna if she was still here...and hand to god...he hugged me and said that if she was here, i would have made her cry with all i said. I feel she was COMPLETELY underrated and unappreciated in WWF/WWE....and if she was to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame...that Sable should induct her cause if it wasnf for Luna jobbing like she did...Sable would have NOT been taken seriously AT ALL as a wrestler.

[@nellybean01]

Is there any chance that the full shoot interview that this segment is from can be made available to watch here in the U.K?

[@wood3876]

Just saw him at a VCW show in Va . Shook his hand. Still has it. He put on a hell of a match.

[@junegiovanni6475]

His character was one of my favorite in the Attitude Era, and his theme song was the best theme ever. He is genuinely a great guy. RIP Luna Vachon/ Gertrude Elizabeth Vachon, (1962-2010) She would have celerbated her 56th birthday next friday on the 12th of January, one day before my own birthday, Happy early Birthday luna vachon, An unforgettable character and a great lady and a awesome wrestler and a tough, tough, women.🌷🌷🌷💐💐💐💐

[@XMetalChefX]

One of the most underrated guys in WWF and the best DDT in history.

[@halveliko5731]

The entrance song is one of the best of all time!!!

[@Phillygoat1983]

Yes i love that intro

[@goldbell1972]

Thank u, sir for entertaining us all these years. I do realised that one thing, we all get old one day..... take care, sir. May God give the strength to carry on. Amen.

[@BateMasterJeff9887]

What a super nice guy. So sad he had to loose Luna :(

[@Rexerman89]

One of the best gimmics ever! If you ever seen Gangrel's entrance, AMAZING!!!

[@cDayz]

Gangrel was always my mums & my favourite of the Brood. Such brilliant music and entrance.

[@michaelcerniglia389]

Gangrel is a great guy, hella cool dude!

[@Phillipito210]

Underrated I had no idea she passed away. Watched her on wwe network too young to see her wrestle

[@mikehunt8247]

I can relate with him so much on this level. Where you have to put on the brave happy face when you're feeling it's just the opposite. He was solid to her. David heath a real one

[@j.w.s.toland931]

Please tell me there's a Daffney Unger v Luna match out there somewhere.

[@randyhutchinson9910]

really interesting interview,

[@anthonyp6823]

It's funny to hear a guy with vampire fangs call someone crazy 😂😂😂

[@trissloan663]

I saw Gangrel give a wrestling fan; with low budget equipment and a one man operation channel; plenty of time and quality, like it was a major network. It was from the late 1990s and the interviewer was a stuttering, overweight, nerd with long hair and a mustache,dressed as a cowboy. Gangrel is a class act and very funny.

[@aaliyahfurtadoxoxo]

Luna is the only one who can pull the crazy/psycho gimmicks.... You can tell that he loved her and Rest in Peace Luna🤍🕊✨

[@RedneckAdonis]

She did it perfectly. He loved her dearly. Pretty obvious!

[@beowulf1005]

It's funny he mentioned Denny's. I worked at one by Detroit airport in the 90s and met more than a few casually coming in at 4 a.m. before workout.

[@Filmation77]

I've met him and he's very nice

[@themindskinner4898]

Worked in Pasco county, fl. Would see and talk with Gertrude (Luna) often very cool lady. Miss her so much.

[@secondpower993]

It's the Vampire Warrior (the Vampire Warrior who's fangin' & bangin' (YEAH).

[@bobsnubbert9612]

Daniel Kane Aggression.

[@blakenapier3125]

His Nickname

[@ezj9103]

Are those really his teeth?

[@bobsnubbert9612]

Justice Ezonnaebi Yes Aren't they Fangtastic?

[@ministerbarrythomas6603]

Hey Gangrel, bite me.ROFL...

[@12Daze]

A grown ass vampire just said he was "ascared" XD

[@JcDizon]

Hmm I wonder, how come Luna Vachon is very rarely mentioned when people talk about legendary female wrestlers? I didn't watch wrestling back in the mid 90's so I don't really know much about her but she was in one of the WWF games for the SNES so surely, she might have been the top female wrestler in the WWF/WWE at some point.

[@highrizk1000]

He did love her. I had the pleasure of meeting them both while doin backgate security for an SCW wrestling event in Ocala,Fla. They were really cool. R.I.P. Luna!!!!

[@dtogo4286]

What a down-to-earth guy, he seems like a good person to be around

[@bubonikkronik6561]

damn the last few seconds.....the damn feels...

[@chadrancour1358]

I totally dig that I can watch these videos in 1440 60 fps. That's quality.

[@christinasavannah7992]

This interview touched me yoi can see his eyes he truly truly was in love with Luna Vachon

[@garmithegingerninja6573]

Watching gangrel interviews are cool. He is a truly nice guy and alot of knowledge. wwe needs to out him in the hall of fame. when Luna vachon is put into the wwe hall of fame what a better way is to ask gangrel is her former husband to induct her and to do it.

[@kevinpiacente3456]

Luna with bam bam was awesome back in the day. Rip to both

[@therealDSmusic]

Worked for wwa in 2002 and Gangrel was booked a few times, never knew he was so down to earth. He would always just be all business at the shows. Atleast i thought.