Mike Chioda on WWE release after 31 years, working for AEW, his favorite matches, Vince McMahon
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
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Referee Mike Chioda joins Chris Van Vliet from his home in Tampa, Florida. He talks about being released from WWE after 35 years, working for AEW, the differences between refereeing in WWE and AEW, his favorite matches, what he learned from Vince McMahon, his podcast "Monday Mailbag" on AdFreeShows, the ring collapse spot with Big Show and Brock Lesnar, his advice for someone who wants to be a referee and much more!
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Time for you to do another Tony Khan interview buddy!
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i kind of agree and disagree with what Chioda is saying with dictating the crowd, sometimes you should let the crowd kind of guide your match but not overrun it, but trying to force them into a certain direction is not a great idea
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@Bruno August Instablaster :)
This is actually a really fucking awesome interview, it’s always amazing when you get the rare glimpse to hear the referee’s perspective
A different perspective for sure.
Him and Earl were always my fave refs, but I loved that he would always yell at the wrestlers and you can hear him swearing at them lol
Tim White and Danny Davis and joey marella,
Earl, up until he was flogging dodgy merch.
@@davidjones6470 Marella and Gorilla lived right near me when I was a kid. My dad kinda sorta knew them through his contracting. It was def sad when Joey died young. Think it was a car accident.
@@MilkmanC yeah,it was really sad I think he was 33
I distinctly remember watching him give the two-fingers gesture to someone who was arguing with him a good 8-9 years ago. 😂
How has this not got more views?! Talk about "Insight", no one has got more of an insight than Mike Chioda, over 30 years in the business. You could have a podcast series on this guy alone, on the things he's done and the people he's seen. Thanks for this Chris, would love to have Mike back on this again sometime!
He is such an underrated person in the world of wrestling. Seems likes a nice down to earth nice guy. Great interview!
Mike Chioda is so genuine and laid back! This is yet again another interview that I listened to on the podcast, but also had to watch! So glad I did... Got to see both CVV and Mike's smile!
"Get down to the PC center", Chioda telling people to go to the Performance Center Center. Lol, phenomenal interview Chioda is awesome.
Didn't know I wanted this vid, but hell yeah!
Hell yeah!!
The kinda guy you'd be lucky to have as a ref in your company. He has so much experience.
Another home run for u my friend, Mike looks to be an awesome guy to talk to! Thank u for the Great times Chris. Gretings from México.
Thanks again!
No you did not interview Chioda!! This is fantastic. What a legend. I remember watching when he first started. He and Joey Marella (Gorilla Monsoon's son) were the best referees.
The way he sold a false finish is second to none. Being in the crowd, the fans would erupt cause they thought it was over. True legend of the business. Hell of an interview.
There’s never been a wrestling match ever that even today puts a smile on my face like Hogan vs Rock, absolutely electrifying
Hitman vs Piper , hitman vs stone cold, flair Vs Shawn Michaels, mmmmm,
F Hogan and F the Rock since he first left
this man isTHE best to ever do it.
Nick Patrick was the greatest. Followed by Earl, then Chioda. But Chioda is a GREAT.
This is great OMG
I love your videos bro how’s the new house
Ik bro
My all time favourite referee! Thank you for this interview!
I recall a show they did here in South Africa, Chioda was alone in the ring just after the break and I yelled "Hey Mikey!" from the front row. He looked at me and gave me the 2-hand signal. I marked out!
I laughed so much when Mike said his hand is the money maker not the face.
I wonder if that was a jab at The Miz
Teddy Long was an amazing Ref that is often forgotten about.
This interview was so good from start to finish. Mike Chioda a real OG
He’s the man!
This guy literally has the best interviews. Like dam much respect. Chris van vliet
This was an interview I can confidently say I never thought I would watch or care to watch, now that I watched it I am super happy about this one. Respect for that man and I hope nothing but the best for him.
Thanks for giving it a chance!
@@ChrisVanVliet Thanks for putting it out there. I only clicked because you were the one doing the Interview.
Haven't watched any of your interviews for a while, but it is just like it's always been. Yet another excellent interview.
I never knew I needed a Mike Chioda interview until I saw this! What a great guy! Great interview, Chris!!!
Thank you Chris for amazing interviews for past few years specially in Lockdown era!! ♥
And thanks for watching them!
I completely disagree with the idea that we shouldn't know the referees. In fact, they should have figures too! They deserve just as much acknowledgment for what they bring to the show as the wrestlers themselves.
AEW is doing good with Aubrey Edwards.
No they don’t.. and no one would by their actions figures, lol. Yes wrestling still has a lot of older fans, but there are more fans in the 0-18 and 18-29 age range, and none of them care about the refs, I garuntee you that
@@GQFJB Completely disagree with you
@@robbliss7999 what’s so cool about a weak looking guy in a zebra shirt being knocked out by a slight shove by the wrestler?
@@GQFJB im on that rage of age u say im 23 and i do care about the refs so i completely disagree with u
Man, gotta love Mike. The way he used his arms and sold things in the ring and showed the type of energy that you needed for a big fight feel. What a great talent
This man deserves to be in hall of fame
Interviews with referees are so cool, they're so visible but often go unheard on screen. Their insight is always a fascinating experience listening to.
Hey Chris I just wanted to tell you that this interview inspired me profoundly.
Chris this is a great interview man mike chioda is thee best ref the WWF had and he’s a super nice man I’ve met him 3 different times and he’s a total class act 👍🏻
Another amazing video, Chris. I love how you make all the guests feel comfortable and let them speak, as opposed to forcibly navigating the direction of the conversation. Keep up the amazing work my fellow Canadian hombre.
Never appreciated how vital referees are to wrestling until I got into wrestling myself. A good ref is a must especially if you’re working heel
Their is true passion in this mans voice and i dont know why i never expected these guys to be such big marks but i FUCKING LOVE IT. The perspective of the guy who is not performing the moves but performing his role is definitely so intriguing. You the man you dont miss on these CVV
This is exciting. Can't wait to listen
Watching this interview makes me feel like I did back in the early 90s. When wrestling still had that Kayfabe feel. Getting Mikes perspective on things really brings back that old feel. Thanks great interview!
Late to the party watching this interview, but props to you both. FANTASTIC interview.
I was there in Orlando when Brock superplexed Show and broke the ring. We went absolutely nuts cuz we got to see something amazingly special. I remember the ring techs before the match tightening the top and middle turnbuckle in that corner as hard as they could to make it as easy as possible for Brock to be balanced on that 2nd rope to superplex a quarter-ton to the mat. Total Holy Shit moment.
Mike's a genuinely great guy. Back in 05, I bumped into him at a hotel & he was very personable. I got his autograph & a pic with him. Just really cool guy. Very humble. Glad hes doing well
Unreal the treatment he got, 31 years... He deserves so much more appreciation
Excited for this one. Chiodas a great guy! Keep up the great work Chris!
The greatest interview you've ever done. My dad was a referee and masked wrestler in Puerto Rico. (Nobody knew he was both persons haha). I really appreciate Mike Chioda. Thank you for that great interview Chris
Him and Charles Robinson are my favorite old school refs with Aubrey and Bryce Remsburg as my current favorites. This was a great interview, thanks Chris!
Man Chioda seems really excited to do this interview it was awesome!
Truly an amazing interview. You can tell Mike still misses WWE and he will always be one of my favourite referees alongside Earl Hebner.
I read several comments saying “I didn’t think I needed this but it was worth it” ITS TRUE. ITS DAMN TRUE. Great interview!
Chioda is worth of being HOF inductee
Still rocking that Philly, South Jersey accent. Lots of great stories. There needs to be a part 2 of this interview. You could tell the Rock always liked him, especially after that Cena match when he grabbed him and gave him that look after the match. Big fan of your work Chris and Mike as well
I didn't realize he was neighbors of Gorilla and son. I grew up right nearby. Sad young death of Joey
Great interview as always.
Big fan of Mike Chioda. I'd love to see him call some more big AEW matches.
They've got to remember the human aspect of this shit when firing a guy after 30 years in your company during a pandemic.
WWE can do what it likes, but give the man a phone call with an explanation and apology.
always one of my favorite refs over the years, hoping they use him more in AEW especially for the big matches
Why are people always ready to replace old with new when some of the old is still forever better than the new. Old don't mean broken and new don't mean fixed. Mike Chioda is the referee of many peoples memories, he counts the three before we fall asleep and he rings the bell when we wake up. Forever the best ref in the history of professional wrestling as a whole.
That "Be Great, Be Grateful" sign in the background was very relevant this interview. Mike IS a great ref (and human being) and we are all very grateful for it.
Another fantastic interview. Thanks so much for your hard work Chris! Mike - Chi - O - Da *clap clap clapclapclap*
You should do a part 2 Chris. the man has some awesome stories.
I'm sure he will do more interviews with the same people.
this Interview went by so fast, I could listen to him all day, thanks for the Interview Chris, this was Awesome!
Mike Chioda is truly one of the all greats. He really knows the ins and outs on what it takes to be a ref, and he’s been doing this for over 3 decades. This was a great video.
Thank you for this interview. I'm just breaking into the industry under a Referee so this is very Helpful .
This was such a awesome interview! I would of paid to listen to it 🔥🔥 mike you are a legend and deserve a sign off on air 🙌🏻 fingers crossed 🤞🏻 for you 👏
Chris you always ask the questions that everybody wants to know the answer to it’s great. Fantastic interview
Glad you enjoyed it!
Mike Chioda is so cool, I met him in Abu Dhabi at a wwe live event around 8 or 9 years ago he was so cool
That’s going be an awesome book. Can’t wait for it to come out.
Tommy Young
Charles Robinson
Mike Chioda
Nick Patrick
Randy "pee wee" Anderson
Earl, Dave and Brian Hebner
Bronco Lubich
Tim White
Mickey Jay
I always loved the referees.
I had a conversation with him once he's a super nice guy.
Chanting mike chioda at the end reminded me of being at the raw after mania 29. The crowd hijacking the orton sheamus match came after during the commercial the camera showed chioda and the crowd popped. Then after the match got started the fans chanted mike chioda and then all hell broke loose from there. What an epic moment and night
What a great guy he is. Very enjoyable interview too Chris, thanks.
I've only attended one WWE live event and it was Smackdown 2015 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mike Chioda was refereeing the opening bout which was the dark match of the night, Jack Swagger vs. Brad Maddox and Chioda's name was chanted throughout the opening bout.
This was one of your best Chris!
Thanks Jack! Mike is the man!
@@ChrisVanVliet No better advertisement for AdFree Shows too! Keep up the good work CVV!
I could listen to hours of this
Wow, what a guy! I could watch this for hours more! All the best to him from Germany!
Enjoyed this a lot. Mike Chioda is a cool dude!
OUTSTANDING INTERVIEW!! Was on the edge of my seat!! 🔥🔥
He and Earl are still my favorite refs in pro wrestling. And Mike may have inched out earl as my #1 at this point. He seems like a great guy to talk to.
Siiiiick interview! 2 really cool, down to earth dudes
Been waiting for this my man.. awesome interview as usual.. Cheers and Thanks
I don't think Earl Hebner deserves to be in the same conversation as Mike Chioda. Chioda is the GOAT
Another great interview Chris. Mike seems really like a laid back cool guy to hang out with.
Amazing interview again. Mike comes across as such a nice guy. Keep up the good work!
Great interview as always CVV!
seems like a totally legit good dude great interview
Loved this interview. Really interesting to hear a referees perspective on the world of pro wrestling, They’re fans like us and have seen more of the ins and outs of wrestling more than anybody.
Tommy Young, Dean Hart (R.I.P.), Joey Marella (R.I.P.) were my favorite referee's along with Mike Chioda.
Continuing to absolutely kill it, CVV!!
Great interview, Chris! Pretty insightful indeed. :)
Great interview and unexpected! I love how you're connecting with potentially underappreciated people like the referees!
Thanks Chris for providing....Insight!
I bet if you got a fan to list their top 10 favourite WWF/E matches of the last 25 years, I bet Mike Chioda would be the ref in at least half of those. Legend.
I thought this was an interview with Mike Shinoda. 🤔
Listening to these old wrestling road stories are seriously like one of my favorite in all of life...
Awesome interview Chris!
One of my favorite referees in WWE.
As always Thanks Chris for the full content. Love 🇬🇧
Best ref in the biz , brings a level seriousness no1 brought
Ref interviews are awesome!
Chioda is in a much better place now.
Great interview! Keep it up Chris
Have always appreciated Mike Chioda. As with Mike Tenay, I would love if AEW brought him in during PPVs or larger TV events. Great ambassador for the industry.
Mike Chioda was my favourite referee from Raw 2 on the original Xbox he always counted a little faster than everyone else 😂
Ps when I was training to be a pro wrestler I met someone looking to become a referee I'm sure there is enough Interest for a veteran like Mike to be in the teaching business!
Great interview as always all the best Mike in the future.
I have respect for former wwe senior referee Mike Chioda he was one of my favorite wwe referees
This has got to be my favorite interview
Your channel deserves more subscribers man. Always good interviews
I love it when wrestlers/refs/whoever are so kind and loving to each other. I smiled like an idiot when Mike sang Y2J’s praises. This was a wonderful interview.
Mike and Earl was my favorite referees
I'm so glad AEW brought him in even if it doesn't end up permanent. The reception he got was great. I can't believe he is not under contract to them yet. He would be a HUGE asset to AEW
They have a lot of refs on payroll. Cody’ wanted to hire him full time but Tony Khan said no because they have their own. So Cody proposed to have him referee his match which he did. So likely he will do special appearances. Once the vaccines are in full swing and the pandemic is better. Khan might give him a full time contract.