Tyler Breeze on NXT, the main roster, Fandango, the amazing story of how he got signed

Tyler Breeze sits down with Chris Van Vliet at Flatbacks Wrestling School in Apopka, FL. Tyler tells the amazing story of how he got signed at a WWE tryout, working his way to NXT, getting called up to the main roster, how he came up with the Tyler Breeze character after several failed characters, why he opened a wrestling school with Shawn Spears, being in a tag team with Fandango as "Breezango" and much more!
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For more information on Shawn Spears and Tyler Breeze's wrestling school: www.flatbackswrestlingschool.com/ Also, here's the upload schedule for this week... Today: This awesome video with Tyler Breeze that you're watching right now! Thursday 2/20 at 8am ET: My conversation with Shawn Spears Friday 2/21 at 8am ET: Live premiere of my training session at Flatbacks Wrestling School. Yes, the infamous "chops" video.

[@nupstar87]

You didn't ask him about match with thunder Liger, next time maybe

[@brandonbliznick7165]

BrandonBliznick

[@dalmarabdi7696]

It’s beyond criminal how Tyler Breeze doesn’t have one Title under his belt in WWE being signed for almost 10 years kinda wished he mentioned that bizarre Summer Rae Manager angle

[@pulkitwadhwa2207]

Same with sami zayn just a nxt title

[@perezplay]

He's the current Up Up Down Down Champion.

[@reubenelite]

@@perezplay lol

[@Pauldjreadman]

Says it all doesn't it.

[@cyclone927]

Its so weird to me that they never gave The Fashion Police the tag titles. They were SOOOOO over.

[@JA-ev7om]

*"I don't want a back up plan because there's no other alternative ..."* - _T-Breezy_ Gimme a Hell Yeah!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Hell yeah!

[@mikegoodpaster7820]

Hell yeah If you have a plan B going into plan A you already screwed plan A. Truth think about it

[@WhoGivesAFucCk]

@@mikegoodpaster7820 Not really, it depends on who you are, this is subjective, not objective thinking otherwise is just plain wrong. Having an A plan only works for some to perfection, while having many back up plans, while still fully committing to whatever the A plan is works to perfection for others. Regardless what is the truth is that if you have an A plan and don't commit to it 100% you will not succeed

[@skel-l7825]

I like how this school has the opportunity to have a poster that says "Run by WWE Superstar, Tyler Breeze, and AEW Superstar, Shawn Spears". Now THAT'S the best of both worlds

[@HellBrYnger]

just needs someone from NJPW and you got the trifecta

[@badmotherfucker6328]

Best of Both worlds? Like... How about the jobbersof two worlds?

[@ahsanjaved83]

Dude you make it sound like shawshank redemption. 😂😂😂

[@eclipse3d275]

AEW doesn't have superstars. They are pro wrestlers. But i agree with how cool it is...

[@skel-l7825]

@@eclipse3d275 Fair enough

[@alexfarrell3250]

Breeze is definitely one of the most underrated wrestlers out there. Also he's one funny guy just based on his appearances on UpUpDownDown. Hopefully he sees either the cruiserweight title or the north American title at some point

[@tornadowarrior4534]

Such a great talent, it’s a shame they don’t use him more as a top mid card talent. I see IC or US champion for sure. Great interview CVV

[@xLatinAssazzin]

I didn't know he was trained by lance storm he was also underrated

[@mauricobian]

Titles mean nothing in WWE nowadays. Seems like NXT titles are far more prestigious.

[@Xtreme_Number4]

Wwe fucked him on the main roster right off the bat instead of the ziggler feud they should have had him answer john cenas open challenged instead of alberto

[@13Dixiefried]

Everytime I hear "Fandango" I hear Jericho saying his name, Fandangler, FanDodgeDurango, FanDingoAteMybabyo. Lmao

[@spookerredmenace3950]

the dodge durango i laughed the hardest at

[@heffman102]

FanDannyDeVito

[@13Dixiefried]

@@heffman102 I knew I was forgetting one lol.

[@HioshimaFried]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3rZeJt4p8-HgLs enjoy to those who forgot

[@jamesryan9932]

thanks!

[@futurelegend1081]

Tyler Breeze is so well spoken and very relatable with what he’s saying as well.

[@billyrouse4813]

Breezango is my 11 year old niece's favorite NXT tag team. They high fived her at her first live show ever.

[@gamingman5171]

His drive and energy is incredible. What an inspiration.

[@_Amit_Sunil]

"Oh my God, it's TYLER"

[@MrHuntman244]

Tyler Breeze seems so down to earth! His stories are so intriguing I feel like a kid at story time just wanting to hear more. What charisma this guy has

[@VegetaAlex]

Why does this man not have his “shooting the breeze” as a show on smack down!? He’s so entertaining

[@DefiantGeno]

Manuel Ortiz it was a youtube series before with him at his house 😂

[@tiomajick]

I actually got to meet Tyler Breeze during Mania weekend in New York. Such a nice dude.

[@clutchfrog262]

Lmao Van Vliet: You should bring this haircut back Spears: Eat Shit Best response ever. Luv Breeze and Spears. Great wrestlers all around

[@agentorange1156]

Love Tyler Breeze. Seems like a genuinely good dude. Also the fatal 4 way was my first nxt show and hooked me on the show and tyler since!

[@realjabroni3830]

Tyler breeze is one of my favorite WWE wrestlers. His return to NXT was a great choice. His match with Jushin Thunder Liger is always in my playlist. This interview is awesome. Glad I had the day off to catch this one. Good Shit Chris!

[@MrThedwp]

I've been watching Tyler's work on Up Up Down Down for a few years now and was always impressed at how funny he is and how much of a great guy he is and now watching this interview here and I'm now even more impressed with him as not only is he talented in and out of the ring but he's super knowledgeable and seems like a guy who you could hang out with and become good friends with. Was surprised at all the different jobs he's had before getting into WWE especially the Canadian Rail job! Good job as ever CVV!

[@Dave_ja_vu]

I think it's cool that a guy from NXT and a guy from AEW are running a wrestling school together. Some people want to push the "war" narrative but I think it's great that there's guy crossing the divide to provide that knowledge for the next generation.

[@Dave_ja_vu]

Just finished it. Really enjoyed that thank you Chris 🙏

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

Vince McMahon is the only guy who wants a wrestling "war."

[@Dave_ja_vu]

@@Mister_Phafanapolis lol you might be right but I think he'd prefer no opposition and to have a complete monopoly.

[@Dave_ja_vu]

@@Mister_Phafanapolis although, it makes good for ratings lol

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

@@Dave_ja_vu 100% Vinny Mac would rather have no competition. I don't care about the ratings, I'd rather just have a show I like. IMO NXT is more what I like seeing but AEW usually has not eyeballs on it. Oh well.

[@mikays7059]

0:25 that's the first time someone acknowledges your intro. your intro is fine btw, nothing wrong with it. we love your very chill interviews or perhaps conversations

[@Scourge77]

This interview was great. I'm now a huge fan of Mattias. It's impressive that he's been in the company for 10 years. Keep in mind, he just turned 32 back in January. I'm happy he was able to find himself again and keep at the things he loves. Awesome stuff.

[@trexslapfight]

CVV interviews instantly make me a fan or who ever he sits down with. My dream interview is Asuka.

[@christopheroliver4757]

Yes!

[@rainmakerokada8218]

Great interview Chris. But I kinda wished you guys talked about Tyler wrestling Jushin Liger.

[@mrdavis8814]

Prince Petty himself! I've been looking forward to this interview, thanks for pumping out awesome content!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks for wanting to watch!

[@alonelypotato2788]

vince mcmoron doesn't knw how to use breezanga....

[@callmepatrisha_]

So I didn't know I need this but CVV you just delivered another banger.

[@callmepatrisha_]

@Zamza Oh hello Grammar police

[@RSanders]

@@callmepatrisha_ Isn't that Fashion Police :)

[@callmepatrisha_]

@@RSanders 😂 Angry I didn't think of it first

[@cesarbardales6968]

I havent even watched the interview yet and I know its AWESOME!!!...Chris ur the best and look forward every week who youre interviewing...

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks Cesar!

[@cesarbardales6968]

You know what I like about you Chris?...Lets be honest, you made it, but usually when someone makes it they tend to slack off..you on the other hand, work harder to better your product👍👍

[@vajidalishah3595]

Chris give some of your fans a shout-out on your videos who comment! Lol

[@SpydaGaming]

Such a great interview. 2 wholesome Canadian boys right there!

[@RingTheBelle]

This made me love Tyler even more❤️

[@revolutiontoevolution3127]

YASSS RING THE BELLE

[@616Entertainment]

30 minutes in, holy shit Breeze can tell a story. What a talker, man. Love it. Get him back soon, please! Breeze, if you see this, big fan, dude. Much love!

[@ng23242]

“All of a sudden I’m a MANAGER at a RAILROAD” what a fucking journey I was taken through of Breeze’s jobs

[@henryseldon6077]

I'm a big Tyler Breeze fan due to his skills in the ring. This guy is SO under utilized and over looked. He can literally out wrestle most of the big name draws and there he sits, month after month, year after year. It's like WWE doesn't know what they have. Really hope he gets a chance!

[@timytimeerased]

One very underrated thing about Tyler Breeze is his mic skills. He's really really good on the mic, and that has never been shown enough. He's also a pretty great wrestler when the booking lets him be serious.

[@BillFinger27]

I'm a Grade 1 teacher who is so exhausted... yet after listening to this interview, Tyler gave like 2 or 3 motivational speeches about work ethic, initiative, and drive. I was not tired of teaching... I was tired of the people and the system I'm in. This interview was so good. Clearly my favorite CVV interview so far. I hope for the best for their wrestling school.

[@jkokubu1984]

Love the wrestling chat, but just can't get over him being Manager at CP Rail at 20. That's insane!! ⚠️🛤️⚠️

[@ChrisVanVliet]

I couldn’t believe that either!

[@wwe52891]

Kinda reminds me of Tyson Kidd when he turns his head to look at Chris. He looks good with the shorter hair.

[@joeburrow94]

Best van Vliet interview ever!!!!! What a humble, kind person.

[@cdagaming4047]

I swear you always go over the top every interview. I don’t know how you do it, man. Kudos to you and keep up the good work bro!💪🏼🤘🏼

[@TheMrbananaballs]

CVV: "It's the only job you've ever known. TB: "I've done a bunch of jobs..." Lmao

[@Jerich0h0lic]

Off the top of my head I can think of these guys singing their own themes: Shawn Michaels John Cena Koko B. Ware Junkyard Dog Honkytonk Man The Mountie Hillbilly Jim The Fabulous Rougeaus I'm sure there's more, but that's all I've got.

[@JA-ev7om]

Kurt Angle?

[@tailored-made9540]

R truth

[@JA-ev7om]

Jeff Jerrett?

[@alanfarquharhill]

Ted DiBiase if it counts as singing

[@Arnorian]

Jeff Hardy sings one of his themes, and made all his and the hardy boyz themes

[@CallumC]

For the past couple of months I've been watching NXT from 2014, and it's helped me remember just how good Tyler Breeze is.

[@filmnerdtv6329]

this might be one of my favorite interviews!! Tyler seems like such a great guy and the life advice he gives is incredible great job Chris

[@TheWrestlingClassic]

I’m really enjoying this interview and thanks for repping the TWC fam! 😃🤘🏽

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Such a good shirt!

[@derekb9696]

Cant wait to hear this tonight!! This man is one of the most underrated in all of WWE

[@BlackMoore82]

In 2008-'09 Breeze worked in Elite Canadian Championship Wrestling which is a promotion based out of my hometown of Vancouver, BC. The same promotion that Becky Lynch, The Bollywood Boyz, Chelsea Green, Davey Boy Smith Jr., El Phantasmo, Kyle O'Reilly, Natalya, Nicole Matthews, Tenille Dashwood, and Tyson Kidd came from. ECCW's been around since 1996 :)

[@Dave_ja_vu]

That's a pretty awesome alumni to get to see right in your backyard.

[@willybubba]

Another awesome video!! Thanks Chris!

[@bertnernie8719]

Breeze seems so down to earth. Looks like such a nice guy. Great interview, fun to see wrestlers from a different light.

[@JREntertainment780]

I knew Tyler before he went to WWE and he was an amazing person back then. He STILL seems like he's awesome and hasn't forgotten where he came from.

[@NickY918]

This guy needs to be so much more

[@NickY918]

Once again top shelf interview, Austin Creed needs to be next

[@RyukinJakka]

Breeze is a cool dude. Thank you for another great interview CVV

[@snuzzlescuf]

I questioned pro wrasslin’ after I got concussed. The bumps, running the ropes, chain wrestling - loved that stuff. But some things you just aren’t made for

[@kenanderson7877]

That was a great interview, Tyler has a new fan, Never paid much attention to him until now

[@superrobz]

Breezeango is so underrated, I’m so glad they went back to nxt

[@MMA-CLIPS2]

Is Fandango back in action? Those 2 deserve a real push.

[@superrobz]

L I think so? I recall him showing up in nxt to help breeze

[@sockmonkeymike]

Phenomenal interview! I thought the conversation with Breeze on his career thus far and the creation of Flatbacks along with Shawn Spears is absolutely incredible. Now we wait for the deadly chops! 👀🤘🏼

[@rosesaunders2758]

Yay! I've been waiting for this. It's story time with Breezy! ^_^

[@PersiaX582]

Matt is the type of homie we’d all like hanging out with. So chill, down to earth and productive. A lot of wisdom too. This was a great interview! Thanks Chris 🙏🏼

[@notsymere8608]

This interview was gorgeous

[@alexgriparis1940]

This pops up and I HAVE to watch it immediately. Great work once again.

[@Machoblt]

I always loved breeze that beauty shot is amazing

[@stevespag9144]

Really insightful interview. Never would've guessed he had a career lined up working the rails!

[@dquanissavage6287]

Awesome Interview Chris And Tyler!!🙌🙌😎

[@erykahm4307]

Another excellent interview ! Tyler Breeze deserves so much more.

[@robrussell7828]

Tyler Breeze is awesome, I love the guys attitude. Too bad WWE doesnt use him as much as they should but a lot of other guys are in the same shoes as him.. Another solid interview CVV!!

[@WhoGivesAFucCk]

My favorite interview so far

[@MMA-CLIPS2]

Tyler looks great, I really hope he gets out of WWE in the near future and signs with a company that will push him as a top talent.

[@jfranck7252]

just like Tye Dillinger did ? worked out for him .. hes basically fighting on dark .. lol

[@twitch_tv_pat]

sounds like he's living out his dream , he runs a successful wrestling school , and he's happy with being in nxt.

[@QueenHela240]

@@jfranck7252 Aleast he won some matches.But in WWE he would job.

[@jfranck7252]

@@QueenHela240 what matches did he win ? sorry I dont watch AEW .. and he won some matches in NXT as well but I dont think hes championship material

[@twitch_tv_pat]

great interview as always , love hearing the stories a lot of these talents have to tell. its awesome that you give them the platform for them to do it.

[@dompanetta8127]

Big Breeze fan, big Chris fan, this is what I didn’t know I needed

[@dennistrusty8851]

He seems like such a nice guy and he is very talented. Also I think he would be a fantastic fantastic teacher for the future.

[@AwesomeChuta]

Somehow sometimes when Tyler talks he sorta sounds like Christian.

[@undergroundkingz7969]

Like a cross between Christian and Dolph Ziggler

[@g0626]

Both Canadian

[@markisaki979]

Except he has a more nasally voice.

[@ericstanish7679]

Great interview as always Chris

[@antipeter8013]

Another great interview by the great CVV!

[@dpradis]

It’s Tyler! loving the diversity of talent lately.

[@MidwestVillain_Z]

Flatbacks sounds like a wrestling comedy movie waiting to happen

[@hbk12hbk]

That fatal four way he mentioned stands out to me in a big way. After that match i was telling everyone about NXT.

[@dakurlzz_581]

I love this! I promise you, I promise myself, when I'm 18, I'm going to this school and I want the best training in Orlando. (I live in Tampa)

[@grunt-sw8si]

WWE are the ones that missed the boat on Breeze and Dango... I initially hated both characters but, I came around. Hell, I was tuning in to see them finally get the tag titles...

[@askxperia]

Great interview Chris. I'm not sure what the rules are about talking AEW and WWE but the way you kept it on track with great stories is really well done. Always a joy, looking forward to Shawn Spears.

[@Jordan_snw]

Let's go, new interview = instant like.

[@cortez1803]

i remember him calling the uso's out "i guess your day one is not so h after all...", refering to their day one-ish stuff. Laughed my ass off for days.

[@mikays7059]

interesting stuff from breeze, i didnt know most of these. thank you for a great interview

[@joerogan2893]

Can Tony Khan put Chris Van Vliet as the backstage interviewer permanently. I feel like I haven’t seen Chris on AEW dynamite in a while

[@Butaiv1]

is he still with AEW????

[@highrisk2448]

Another great interview podcast. God bless sir and keep up the great work!!

[@derekb9696]

I freaking love that guy

[@tayyab4696]

Wrestling isn't always about winning titles. It's about going in the ring, WRESTLING and getting the pay-cheque. IT'S A WORK.

[@shogunfawkes]

The illustrious Battle of the Brands champion.

[@silverzombie4477]

Tyler should’ve beaten Jushin Liger. That would’ve galvanised him in his first NXT run and at least given him something to hang his hat on when he got to the main roster originally.

[@1161ofmany]

I can listen to this man talk for hours.

[@aidandunne199]

"Ive done a buch of jobs" brilliant

[@str13666]

This seems like it would be an amazing school. I mean, you have two teachers who have been to the PC, and by all accounts people have said it’s the best place to learn the most, but not everyone gets there. Breeze and Spears have been there and can pass those lessons down. They also seem to be able to be hands on with their schedules. That and they are both in the two top American companies and can probably vouch for their top students.

[@pendafen7405]

Tyler when he talks about teaching and mentoring is so in his Capricorn energy. Clearly it's good for him and what he needs to be doing in life.

[@Kakashi01]

Hey Chris you do amazing Interviews and i always enjoy them. Keep up the great work and I can't wait for the next one and to see you take some chops lol

[@gamempire96]

Sooooooooooo underrated, Tyler Breeze is so damn good and needs a US or IC Title run hell NXT Appreciate hims more I could see a NXT North American Championship or NXT Championship run or a tag team title run

[@spookerredmenace3950]

i love Breezy ... hes so smug and awesome on up up down down. hes a good Canadian boy! i loved the match with Breezy vs Chad Gable ,, where Chad got on his hands and knees and said we'll start that way. Breezy rode him for like a horse for a few seconds hahaha it was funny

[@AmRealityInc]

Wow! I haven't been around in a while so I don't know if this has happened (other than ziggler) but it's cool to see a currently signed WWE wrestler. Breeze is spreading the left, right, left, right word

[@DickBurnsTFM]

Whaaaaaat, I thought you were blacklisted from WWE 😂. Love Tyler Breeze. Haven’t watched WWE in forever but I still get to see him on UpUpDwnDwn hittin them dingers.

[@Rich-lu2uh]

The Mountie. I'm handsome, I'm brave, I'm Strong!

[@PaulSmith-sb7sj]

Careful. The Canadian government will come after you.

[@MonoGrinded]

Wow breeze is a great interview. Can't wait to see that chopping video :P

[@saeligutierrez8635]

They need to give the belts to breeze as fandango and then give him the cruiser weight

[@alberto8132]

Turns out Prince Petty is actually a pretty wholesome guy

[@EricRatcliffeNewcomicday]

That "eat shit" response to your rib to the picture proves how comfortable/friendly these guys are with you :)

[@PhotonKingShark77]

Doesn't John Cena sing his own theme music well he raps it but still how could you forget him.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

You’re right!

[@swagster_1368]

Also R-Truth

[@mbajouco]

@@ChrisVanVliet big show too

[@thisisdope1067]

@@mbajouco Mark Henry?

[@flamesking1]

@@thisisdope1067 Three six mafia sings Mark Henry's theme