I totally hope that he will put up some of those home movies he says he still has of his dad. Would love to know a bit more about what Chris Benoit the person was like, pre-CTE days. This was such an excellent and well handled interview.
Because the world is black and white, good is good, and evil is evil, and we should never learn anything about people who did bad things. Benoit had the brain of an 80 year old, CTE is a real thing that we are still learning about today, and we've heard countless stories that highlight the good and bad parts of him. I'm not advocating that he should be in the Hall of Fame, because thats stupid. You don't put murderers in. But it would be interesting to see what kind of person Benoit was during David's childhood.
This interview for me shows how good Chris is; He made sure David was comfortable although the tragedy must be hard topic for him to talk about. Also at the same time he kept the conversation going nicely when sometimes the kid was a bit shy with his answers.
Hard not to be awkward in this situation on either side. Lot of darkness surrounding the entire thing, questions can't be taken lightly and its never been spoken on before. If you factor in all aspects it was about as cordial and "not awkward" as it really could have been.
Wish u the best. Your dad was a great wrestler but also a pile of shit wish he would of rotted in prison that SOB those poor kids may they rest in peace 🙏
You can see a he's very nervous and/or not used to being interviewed, which speaks volumes about how great an interviewer Chris is. Unbelievable start to the new year, which makes me so excited to see what's next! Keep up the great work Chris!!
So so so true, this almost felt like a pièce de résistance if you ask me.Clearly carried the interview but did it in a way that wasn't tasteless or disrespectful.
I just realized. CVV just landed the biggest "must have" interview that people have been wanting to for years. If that doesn't speak volumes of how great a guy CVV is, I don't know what does.
My heart breaks for this man. Not just for his career, but more importantly, for him and his family. I can't imagine the grief they've had to deal with. Life is so brutally unfair sometimes. Best wishes, David.
Chris you should be very proud of yourself. You did an excellent job. You handled this interview with compassion and professionalism. I'm sure this interview wasn't easy for the both of you.
"I need this." That right there pretty much said it all. What a guy. He contacted you for this, you said, right? Much respect for what he did. Couldn't have beene asy at all. And you handled it well, as both being professional, but also supportive of it. Damn I love this itnerview! Haha.
@@ChrisVanVliet David Benoit comes across as attention seeking to me, the way he reached out to you and asked for an interview. Also really creepy and weird the way he keeps praising his evil murderer father and saying he wants his stage name to be Chris Benoit Jr. This David gives very scary creepy vibes, shudder!!!
Wild to hear his voice. He sounds and looks like his father. David doesn’t deserve to be kept out of the industry even if his father nearly killed it. Hope he achieves everything he wants.
Did you miss where the doc said plainly that Chris had the brain of a 85 year old Alzheimers patient? It is so tragic and so sad what happened to Chris, his wife and that poor little boy but I do not believe that Chris did it out of malic. He had major problems that led up to what happened that horrible day.
@@jaymee76 did you miss where i said if he if he had a brain of an 85 yr old brain chris wouldnt be able to drive wrestle let alone know his own name a woman who actually had that terrible disease at 83 didnt know her husband lay dead 2 ft awy for 3 days peeing and pooing on herself finally family checked on her
Great interview Chris! For anyone that speaks on how quiet David is just have to remember that he went through a really traumatic experience at a young age that he won't necessarily ever get over. It is understandable that he is more closed off than most, but for him to come out and do this interview despite how people judge his father, speaks volumes of his character. My sister passed away in 1994 and even though that was nearly 26 years ago, it is still tough for me to talk about, especially to random people. David did an amazing job!
Dude. This interview makes me sad. You can tell he’s scarred and still broken. And it did mess him up a bit, but how can such a tragedy not do that to someone. He seems like he has a good heart. I wish him the best in everything. ❤️😎
28:58 you can tell how excited David is when he is asked if he would go out to his father's music and wanting to use the name. I hope he gets in the ring soon. He would have my support.
That's not all the way true. Multiple people have tried to train him for free but he either doesn't show up or stops going after a few days. I'm sure he has his reasons but you can't take him serious ad a wrestler if he isn't willing to complete the free training that's been offered. It is dangerous to him and his opponent if he isn't trained properly. Remember wrestling is staged by amazing performers who trained alot to do what they do.
David saying he wants to wrestle as CHRIS BENOIT had me in tears. This whole interview had me in tears. He sounds like him (his speech is 100% like his father, even the high pitches), LOOKS like him... Just wow. David, we love you. I know you'll do your dad proud in the ring. And CVV... You scored the one interview everyone needed to see. You got David Benoit opening up to everyone for the first time since the tragedy. I'm so proud of you. Both of you.
@@rampageclover9788 His dad was a son and wife murderer and he didn't even say alive to take his punishment like a man. That is completely unforgivable. But his son shouldn't be blamed or attacked for what his bad did. Also his mum should be put in the WWE HOF.
I really feel for this guy man. The bags under his eyes tell what he’s going through and I wish I could help him. No person should have to go through what he did.
Those bags under his eyes could mean anything, low iron, lack of sleep, and the guy works on the oil lines, and does 14 days stright of work, no wonder the guy is tired, besides he is traveling ! This was in las vagas hes from alberta
@@montuckdevoe7476 If I remember correctly, Chris had bags under his eyes. Now, I'm no doctor but could it not be hereditary? I know bags are usually from lack of sleep, low iron, etc, I'm sure I'm probably so wrong but just a thought.
Me 2,alot of people don't understand it, we like to be alone, because I have been through something tragic as well and it's how I cope with stuff and doing things I love
I really feel for David man. It must’ve been extremely hard being only 14 having that happen and losing your dad, little brother, and step mom then your life suddenly changes forever for the worse and it’s all you ever hear. I just wanna give the guy a handshake and a big hug. He’s probably been through so much and I applaud the shit out of him for staying so strong through the years. God bless you David. We’re always rooting for you and your family.
This has to be the toughest interview all around. For him. For Chris. For us to listen to. I loved watching Benoit. The WM20 match and the celebrations is easily my favorite moment of any era.
He sounds like a nice genuine dude man. Just his voice and mannerisms you can tell he is a gentle soul. I wish him all the best man I feel so bad for the crap he went through.
Poor David, in a way he's still a shy young guy that loves and looks up to his Dad. In other ways, he's mature beyond his years having to deal with such a tragedy.
You can hear the pain in his voice when remembering his father but the joy and excitement to remind everyone how he was such a great man outside of his final days.
@d R WWE isnt as simple as it seems, people this oh it's some scripted shit and is a child's play. You can get underpaid made do things like kissing someone wife and other things.
@d R DramaLifeNy clearly said outside of his last days, listen to Chris's friends or Vickie Guerrero talk about him, or just watch the Dark Side of the Ring episode, those final days obviously made him dispised but everyone loved him till those final days, but even still I understand where you're coming from
@d R Chris had brain damage, the autopsy showed that it looked like an 80 year old Alzheimers patient. He also had an enlarged heart due to steroid abuse and was suffering from severe depression. Benoit's body was not the same as it was, that wasn't the guy his son David knew.
As someone who is going to school for journalism, I can’t express how an amazing of a job I think Chris did. Such a hard and tricky interview. Chris did an amazing job filling gaps and keeping the conversation flowing. He made David comfortable which made the interview comfortable to watch. Thank you David for opening up.
Crash Davis oh stfu it’s wwes fault for not having any concussion protocol and fucking his brain up to the point of any 85 year old Alzheimer’s patient. I’m not trying to excuse what he did, but I believe he had no idea what he was doing
25:30 He loved Daniel so much. His only brother, Dark Side of the Ring showed old home footage of those two playing and living with Nancy. When he said that they wanted to be the Tag Team Champions, that broke my heart. 😢
I cried I'm 23 years old and I am not afraid to admit that I cried at the part where David and Daniel are shown acting like wrestlers and they wanting to be Tag Team Champions together really broke my heart because those two were so close
Yeah the kid was an unfortunate casualty and maybe a driving force into benoits suicide I really wonder if the kid wasn’t there what would of ended up happening would Benoit not of taken him and Daniel out and maybe just went to prison? Who knows
And I say casualty out of respect I just mean he wasn’t the driving force Benoit never snapped cause of the son and that’s not based on speculation it’s based on every fact jn this case and common sense , even when he took him out it was a whole day later he googled how to resurrect son in the book of Isaiah and he also made sure he was sedated with Xanax when he did the unspeakable act it’s mild compassion to an act that has no compassion so it’s hard to even say that but that’s still the case facts
The way they say phrases are identical too like when David asked Chris what d you mean ? When Chris asked if he saw signs from his father leading up to it watch how he says what do you mean? Everything ability that phrase face tone were exactly like Chris Benoit
He also has those dark circles around the eyes. He looks like a damn serial killer. We'll be seeing this boy in the news soon and it won't be because he's headlining Wrestlemania...👀
Being a die hard Chris Benoit fan, it makes me wanna tear up listening to David talk about his father. I’m rooting for him all the way and can’t wait to see him in the ring.
I feel like that was a part of Jericho's way of honoring Chris in anyway he could after the tragedy, by making sure his only son is well taken care of and helping him in any way that he could. Jericho is legit an amazing dude for that.
Jericho is in all our HOF as wrestling fans my Benoit memory is his awesome match between him and Kurt Angle at mania 17 RIP Benoit I will never forget your impact and thanks CVV for this awesome interview man!!
Kurofune Senchou watchin Jericho on AEW, it mine boggles me that wwe never let him used a lot of his ideas. Don’t pay attention much to wwe now when he was there a couple years ago, but He’s brilliant in AEW. I remember his wwf days/early wwe days and his character was great. But man AEW really revived him. Reminds me of his old Y2J days.
Whoever disliked this has no soul. Come on people. This interview meant a lot to David. Very much a Therapy session disguised as an interview. CVV you’re the best bro.
So polite and respectful. I loved benoit when I was younger and I can only imagine the heart ache this young lad has gone through. Great to see David doing good now
I can’t even imagine putting myself in this kids shoes. Hope he has success in wrestling! Also opening up like this tragedy must be so difficult. Great interview
He faced all that growing up and still be a normal good person...and not some one who wasted his life unlike his father... he should have got into wrestling but no one is supporting him because of his father's deeds brokes my💔
It's amazing what ppl say without educating themselves. The shame is the lengths someone his size had to go through to get over..... Don't say roid rage, as there's no evidence of that even existing. On the other hand, CTE has now been linked to numerous cases that ended in Suicide and murder. Severe damage to the brain is no joke.....CTE brings in an onslaught of severe mental issues and one little trigger is all it takes. In Benoits case, Eddie was the guy who helped him get himself together and keep it together..... That's where he started spiraling and was unable to get out together. A person with a normal version would've processed that over time. I'm sure there were other triggers, and I'd also place money that without brain injuries, judging by his reputation, the crimes never would've happened. The real shame is Vince McMahon sweeping it under a rug and trying to avoid the situation, to avoid tarnishing company reputation. Vince is extremely influential, and could've used his platform to help educate and spread awareness.... Showing the company adopting safer practices and educating likely would've been better damage control, but Vince only cares about the money and image..... The wwe can't have that on it's image
I have a tonne of respect for this guy man. I was exactly the same age as him when my dad died and my dad didn’t die or leave a negative stigma with his passing. So I can only imagine the feeling he has been going through all this time. He deserves to be treated as David and not the son of Chris and he is only his dad by surname only. This is a man of his own
Im with ya , I'm 28 and I'm not half as emotionally mature as he is , even if he was working extra hard to hold down his emotions he's still leagues ahead of me.
I don't even want to think about what would have happened if David had been in that house with him that day. Actually I would really love to see him and Brian pillman Jr break into the wrestling business together. Actually Brian's already there but him and David could form a tag team maybe I mean both of their fathers are dead. But it would still make a good story for these two kids that lost their dads and want to pursue their own dreams of doing what their dads did. Rip Chris Benoit and Brian pillman.
@@bkohler89 my nigga pg got nun to do with why they dont bring up chris name they dont want any part of dat plus him killing his whole family why would u wanna bring up a murderer ☠️
He acts a lot like the GOOD qualities people saw in his father, long before the end of his life. Quiet and reserved, skilled, loves wrestling, seems super chill. Im happy hes found peace
he murdered his family ,and a innocent child was involved and you talk him up,what good did his father have in him ,nothing ,he was a murdering Coward.
Ive been in the ring. Technically i could be like David. My dad was a brief wrestler. But Honestly I cant put it into words how it felt. I remember getting to the site and walking in. I remember turning the corner and looking into the room with the ring. I was nervous & scared until coach said alright time to get in the ring. Ive always respected & admired the men & women who put their bodies on the line. But that day is a memory Ill cherish forever. I admit I underestimated it and it wore me out. My legs were like spaghetti the next couple days. But it only furthered my passion.
That giggle/laugh was like having Chris benoit back in the room for just a couple of seconds wishing David all the luck in the world with wrestling can't wait to hear that iconic theam tune once again great interview
Yes it was heartbreaking. But think God was sparing his life. If there was a chance he was in that house he more than likely would have been killed. I don’t think Chris would have done it on purpose but we all know he wasn’t in his right mind during that time. He had a few moments of clarity but for the most part his was out of his mind. Anyone who knew chris would say that he wasn’t a monster, but even regular men especially if they have such intense head trauma they eventually snap and lose control
As an introvert myself, I can relate to how uncomfortable he felt especially at the beginning and it makes me like him more I also respect CVV even more for how he handled the interview 👍🏾
lkmanan 14 sure and I’m like that as well. But if you trying to get into wrestling, you definitely gotta loosen yourself up and lose the anxiety to get ready for promos and being in front of a crowd
@@theworldisimmense he'll get there man, it just takes time. a lot of wrestlers are pretty introverted too but over time they open up and start to gain that confidence and charisma -- chris benoit was never a great talker but when the bell rang his charisma showed through his wrestling, maybe david will be like that lol
I pray that this guy gets so much good in his life going forward. HE IS NOT AT FAULT FOR WHAT HAPPENED. People who take their own lives forget there’s people who love them that have to live with it. People who kill others forget there’s people who love them that have to live with the repercussions. This guy seems like an outstanding guy who deserves peace and happiness.
Man, I love David already. I want him to be successful just like his father. His father is a legend, love his Wrestlemania moment with Eddie Guerrero. Godspeed David, Godspeed.
I met Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero within the span of a few minutes, right after a show. Got their autographs and spoke to them briefly. I said something like "you had a great match." Benoit said "thank you." He seemed very tired. He even seemed a little bit reluctant to give an autograph at first. Probably one of the most exciting moments of my life.
This is weird because when I met them they were together and both tired as well? It was in Kelowna some time before summer slam ow Eddie had his mullet his shirt off and a towel around his neck and Benoit had a shirt jeans and they both drove off in a Chrysler with Benoit driving and I didn’t get the chance to cause when I saw this they tried to leave quickly we’re gassed, both wrestled last two matches though so made sense, and.they had a two hour drive to Kamloops the next night, I remember so much because it was such. Great thing to see at the time and I’ve stored it in my memory given what happened afterwards, and what’s cooler is one year later they came to our small city of Kelowna for smackdown in 03 after vengeance and I saw Benoit and Eddie third row start the show off in a match I actually helped start a Benoit chant (Kelowna bc CAnada) so staying true, and that show also saw Cena vs taker and brock turn heel on McMahon and angle
You can feel the atmosphere of the interview. It's like he wanted to say so much and it was hard to push it out, with Chris genuinely trying to pull thigs out of him helping him. David wants a way out of the shadows. The fact he has admiration for his own father as a wrestler... he called him "My hero". Man.. a son that has that sense of forgiveness for what has happened and the face he made when Chris mentioned how WWE handles the whole thing, canceling his father... well... speaks volume and it's truly emotional. I really wish all the best to this man, we have the same first name. Dunno what he's doing now, 3 years later, he definitely has advisors like Chris Jericho and others big names like that so I'm sure he's doing the best for himself. I loved watching his father when I was a teenager, I'll definitely enjoy watching David if he really makes it through the shit a lot of people will throw at him. Enormous boots to fir for real but he's got the balls to not let the dream fade or get washed away. Thanks a lot to Chris Van Vliet for having this chat and have shared it with us. Specially for the way he handle this, with humanity and respect and sensibility.
My heart actually bleeds for David, cant even begin to imagine what it was like to go through what happened. Fair play to him for being strong enough to do this. Also all respect to Chris he was great in this interview and handled it honestly so well
Man, imagine the strength of David Benoit's heart. I've been through a lot but never face a hard times like him, I got so much respect for him. This two guys, both are amazing at heart. May God bless you two.
I think it’s one of those instances where two people think something at the same time, haven’t you ever with someone had a convo and both of u go to say something at the same time. I mean they talked tragedy, they brought up Eddie and then he goes do you think that (and I just feel David knew that was coming) and it’s something he wanted to share. I think most people believe the real Chris Benoit died when edddie died he broke down. Those diary entries are damn cryptic and make no sense. I really wish for people who think Benoit is just evil to read those entries and the brain scans to prove he wasn’t just some evil dude. It’s not like he took pleasure in the murders
@@MachoWrestling101 Yeah, I was mostly highlighting that he's gotten that question so many times in his life, that it was almost second nature for him to answer.
Took a bit for him to get into things here, by the sounds of it. Thanks to your proffesionalism you got him to liven a little more up and the interview really took speed. Benoit was my first favorite wrestler of my late teens, my first serious fanboy moment was for him and his abilities. Almost broke me completely back when the news came out and there's still so many unanswered questions. So this was a great interview for that. Still weirdly enough a tense subject, even though it's been so many years, but as always you handled it really well CVV. You knew this interview would be different than the usual ones and you took it like a pro, Chris. Great job.
@@MrBlack252 Errh no. I wasn't looking for some stupid conspiracy theory at all. When I wrote unanswered questions, I weren't even thinking of the details of the case, but more about how it was to the family, how people around him were doing and so forth. But continue reading between lines that aren't even there :)
At first I was like, he's not that great as an interviewee. Then I remembered, this guy is about to dive into some serious shit. It takes a minute to get comfortable and open up. Great job, David.
Listening to David speak about his dad brought back all the emotion I had when I heard of his dads passing and all the memorable matches he had. I can only imagine what David must be feeling. As usual Chris handled the interview with professionalism and respect and I’m looking forward to seeing what both of you guys have in store for 2020
@@floyd2386 I thought the same. He wanted to use every thing his Dad used. But I think it would be cool, to like, rebuild the name but would do different in terms of technical wrestling skills. Natalya does it. Charlotte does it. Use a few things that her father used, gear, music, moveset but added/modify her own moveset.
floyd2386 you can’t honestly say it wouldn’t be sick as fuck to see him debut with his dads theme song and be just as technical in the ring like his dad was
I had absolutely no idea Benoit had a surviving son. I've read everything about the news, including conspiracy theories, and nobody ever mentioned he had another son...
I think we need to applaud the media for letting his surviving family live in peace. Ignoring their existence was the only option to allow them any semblance of a normal life. I hope David can live his life to the fullest without the shadow of his dad's last days following his every move.
Well they were buried by the WWE. No one ever did anything or reached out to them by the company outside sending JR to the funeral of his wife and son.
@@annme_87 I think they were initially bombarded by the media. I remember David mentioning that on Dark Side of the Ring Still, I wish David all the best and hope to see him wrestle soon.
We all need to show some praise for Chris Jericho ,keeping in contact with his old friends son ,he's helped jungle boy since his father passed think we need to show more respect to this man ,plus I'd love to see David get his dream ,one class act human being right there
@@The80sWolf_ It's just that seeing him looking almost exactly like his dad is a little trippy since Chris is dead. It just brings back memories. Sad and happy ones.
Can really tell this is something he had wanted for years to tell his side . So much respect for having the guts to be able to talk about this and live with the situation, and good on you (Chris) for keeping the interview going and taking your time and letting him answer slowly and quite and be able to vent what he couldn’t.
It was great to see how Chris slowly made David feel for comfortable on camera as he was quite shy in the beginning, just goes to show how much of a great interviewer you are Chris! Great job!
I wish I could hug this guy. Everything he had to go through, and still does... man, I have my issues too, and I can only imagine how it must be for him, especially seeing as he's Benoit's son and he KNOWS how his father actually was as a father and man. I'm just a mere fan, and to this day I feel bad about it all, as people are still so eager to blame Benoit for his actions as if there was no chance of some sort of psychological reason being involved just because "he could find his way to an airport". As if they knew about the human mind and what may have been happening in his head. YES, it was a huge tragedy, but... that's how life is sometimes: stuff keeps piling up until a tragedy happens, and then instead of learning from it we just blame the person involved and move on. Kinda like when you see people snap because of bullying, and instead of treating it as a serious issue we have those idiots claiming that "durh durh someone also punched me one time and I didn't kill anyone because of it derd derp", as if the human mind was simple as that. As I said, I have my own issues and have been going through therapy for some time now, and I can only relate to what he may be feeling and how hard it is to be at peace with what's going on inside of us, even if my issues aren't the same as his. He seems like a genuinely great person, someone who would be great to talk to, and I hope he finds his way to a wrestling ring and live his passion. I also hope that he keeps cherishing all the memories he has of Benoit, because he has every reason and right in the world to miss his father and remember him for the good times. God bless David.
This young man is obviously hurting. Totally understandable considering his age at the time of the tragedy and all the butt heads that project their feelings towards his father on him. Best of luck in life David, may you find happiness, good health, prosperity outside of wrestling. You have nothing to prove to the world.
His whole being is basically Chris Benoit, from the laugh to the awkward shyness. But especially the looks. To the point it was downright eerie in some parts...
@@kieranpearson5096 Arguably the best female wrestler in America, alleged for being a racist and bullying co-workers, something that will stain her entire career, isn't big news? Oh yeah, and she did that thing of winning the Impact championship thingy.
It's hard, nearly impossible to imagine what he must have had to go through after the tragedy. I wish him all the best in his endeavour into pro wrestling and hope to see him on TV someday. I would jump out of my seat if I would watch AEW and "Whatever" hits... I loved to see his dad in the ring. That image of Eddie and him holding up both belts at Mania XX is one of the best moments I've ever witnessed in wrestling.
"My dad changed all sports, if you really think about it." Video posts on the day Luke Kuechly retires at age 28. Every league has concussion protocol. A starting QB was pulled from a playoff game due to a concussion. Guys are retiring much earlier than they used to, with plenty of years left to earn more - especially those with a history of concussions. He's not wrong.
I couldn’t imagine what this man has been through. The strength to go through that at such a young age and come out a stronger, well adjusted person is commendable. I wish you the best David.
I can see the pain in his tone and eyes. A part of me wants him to never take a bump, and never put his body through what his dad went through. But if he has the bug more power to him.
@A A without a doubt I agree with both you and the original comment though. It probably would make him feel worse. The original comment is apt though, very much so
His father was my favorite wrestler as a kid man. I don’t think he did it either but I do hope he does become a wrestler and carries his fathers legacy
Great interview Chris. Think that was therapeutic for him to talk about. Hopefully he succeeds in life and eventually gets to live out his wrestling dream.
The Sins of a Father aren't the Sins of a Son.... I hope David Benoit finds success in pro wrestling I'm rooting for him!!!
AMEN!
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Sins? Isn't it still not proven that Chris Benoit actually killed his family and himself?
@@willn8664
And David is responsible for their deaths... how exactly? Smh.
David's only sin is not to take the decisive step into Wrestling, and he's getting old. It's now or never.
David's very brave to speak openly about his past and putting on a brave face. Dave if you read this comment I Wish you a happy life bro.
I totally hope that he will put up some of those home movies he says he still has of his dad. Would love to know a bit more about what Chris Benoit the person was like, pre-CTE days. This was such an excellent and well handled interview.
@@PKdororo Maybe after that, we can pretend Charlie Manson was a good guy because he wrote a few songs.
Because the world is black and white, good is good, and evil is evil, and we should never learn anything about people who did bad things. Benoit had the brain of an 80 year old, CTE is a real thing that we are still learning about today, and we've heard countless stories that highlight the good and bad parts of him.
I'm not advocating that he should be in the Hall of Fame, because thats stupid. You don't put murderers in. But it would be interesting to see what kind of person Benoit was during David's childhood.
G_GlasgowRFC maybe after that we can talk about how much of a douche G_GlasgowRFC is
G_GlasgowRFC but he didn’t commit the act his father did, so he doesn’t deserve to be attacked for what his dad did.
This interview for me shows how good Chris is; He made sure David was comfortable although the tragedy must be hard topic for him to talk about. Also at the same time he kept the conversation going nicely when sometimes the kid was a bit shy with his answers.
Thanks Jaakko!
Thats why Chris is the best!
@@ChrisVanVliet chris can interview a pet rock and it'd be better than anything on cable
Best man for the job. A man with empathy and integrity.
@@ChrisVanVliet All you do is ask soft questions. You're even worse now because of your AEW ties. You're just a shill.
Stop feeling bad and let's motivate this man to be what he deserves to be.
Well yes sir he deserves more better than wwe I wish I can see him in AEW
The fact that the interviewer is naturally an awkward interviewer ( I love his work) didnt make it any better
Hard not to be awkward in this situation on either side. Lot of darkness surrounding the entire thing, questions can't be taken lightly and its never been spoken on before. If you factor in all aspects it was about as cordial and "not awkward" as it really could have been.
Wish u the best. Your dad was a great wrestler but also a pile of shit wish he would of rotted in prison that SOB those poor kids may they rest in peace 🙏
A murderer coward like his father? Or what you on?
You can see a he's very nervous and/or not used to being interviewed, which speaks volumes about how great an interviewer Chris is. Unbelievable start to the new year, which makes me so excited to see what's next! Keep up the great work Chris!!
So so so true, this almost felt like a pièce de résistance if you ask me.Clearly carried the interview but did it in a way that wasn't tasteless or disrespectful.
I think he may be a bit spectrum-y
dakota cocchi ...hows that?
@@DavidCrites07 think its just some green lol no biggie
I just realized. CVV just landed the biggest "must have" interview that people have been wanting to for years. If that doesn't speak volumes of how great a guy CVV is, I don't know what does.
I wanted to comment something like this. Like find me one other person that was able to interview david Benoit and actually talk about the tragedy
@@thatdude169 And David contacted Chris for it... Which just strengthen the fact of how great a guy and respected a guy Chris is.
Richard facts !!
Yeah, cuz what we all want now is MORE FUCKING BENOIT BULLSHIT! You must be Canadian too. Eh?
Cori G Yeah everyone seems to apart from you apparently. 🤷♂️ Fuck off if you haven’t got anything nice to say.
I’m so glad that David has Chris Jericho as a mentor and best friend, as his dad had Eddie Guerrero as his own. Solid interview CVV, thanks for this.
I’m living this old school wwe/wwf nastolgia but the bad news is that we can’t go back to the past
It's been a tough life for this man. Yet, he managed it well. Bless you, David 🙏🏻
He looks like a very shy guy I almost wanna reach out through the screen and hug him
Just like his dad
Same
He looks like his father exactly
It seems like most of us Albertans are shy people, except for my grandfather and father.
or he smokes alot of weed.
When he said “I need this.”.........that hit me hard
KaneNabis goosebumps
Authentic Discourse not gonna lie I thought Vilet was going to ask “what did the police report say” 😂
Facts
@@chiraqanddetroitqueen2389fine ass
@@DannyBoy426 Chris isn't the smartest man on the planet but he's not that stupid.
My heart broke for David when he said he got to tell Chris he loved him the last day he spoke to him.
My heart breaks for this man. Not just for his career, but more importantly, for him and his family. I can't imagine the grief they've had to deal with. Life is so brutally unfair sometimes. Best wishes, David.
He was only 3 years older than Daniel. Only 10. Chris was a monster for leaving him and his sister to cope.
@@skepchicahe had the brain of an 85 year old Alzheimers patient 🤡🤡🤡 just shut up and get educated
Chris you should be very proud of yourself. You did an excellent job. You handled this interview with compassion and professionalism. I'm sure this interview wasn't easy for the both of you.
You have been bless by all 3 Chris's. Chris Van Vleet, Chris Benoit, and Chris Benoit.
@@kennythetrend3688 you mean Chris Benoit Jr.
"I need this."
That right there pretty much said it all. What a guy. He contacted you for this, you said, right? Much respect for what he did. Couldn't have beene asy at all. And you handled it well, as both being professional, but also supportive of it. Damn I love this itnerview! Haha.
Yeah Chris looks more serious on this interview
LFG
He was doing it for the fans and himself,Chris had a great can base
B renegadde “can base” I’m sorry. Just had to reply, just too funny.
or shut the fuck up, you know what he meant.
What a strong kid. All the best to him.
100%
Very blessed by God
@@samuelingram2764 amen
@@ChrisVanVliet David Benoit comes across as attention seeking to me, the way he reached out to you and asked for an interview. Also really creepy and weird the way he keeps praising his evil murderer father and saying he wants his stage name to be Chris Benoit Jr. This David gives very scary creepy vibes, shudder!!!
@@andrew.woolman7449 You're a fucking idiot.
Wild to hear his voice. He sounds and looks like his father. David doesn’t deserve to be kept out of the industry even if his father nearly killed it. Hope he achieves everything he wants.
Not why hes banned from WWE though wearing Aew merch 🙄
Explain to me how chris killed it hm were you there in that house knowbody knows only god
Did you miss where the doc said plainly that Chris had the brain of a 85 year old Alzheimers patient? It is so tragic and so sad what happened to Chris, his wife and that poor little boy but I do not believe that Chris did it out of malic. He had major problems that led up to what happened that horrible day.
@@jaymee76 did you miss where i said if he if he had a brain of an 85 yr old brain chris wouldnt be able to drive wrestle let alone know his own name a woman who actually had that terrible disease at 83 didnt know her husband lay dead 2 ft awy for 3 days peeing and pooing on herself finally family checked on her
@@jaymee76 finally someone acknowledged that
Chris you handled this interview so well, I have so much respect for you.
Great interview Chris! For anyone that speaks on how quiet David is just have to remember that he went through a really traumatic experience at a young age that he won't necessarily ever get over. It is understandable that he is more closed off than most, but for him to come out and do this interview despite how people judge his father, speaks volumes of his character. My sister passed away in 1994 and even though that was nearly 26 years ago, it is still tough for me to talk about, especially to random people. David did an amazing job!
He's also introverted like Chris
@@muhammadsmith5792 doesnt mean anything
Surprised to see you here.
@@muhammadsmith5792 he’s talkative
I'm confused, I thought Chris killed his wife and only son when he committed murder suicide. So who is this guy? TIA.
Dude. This interview makes me sad. You can tell he’s scarred and still broken. And it did mess him up a bit, but how can such a tragedy not do that to someone. He seems like he has a good heart. I wish him the best in everything. ❤️😎
He is beyond scared and broken. Very awkward and entirely anxious was my first impression of him. I really feel for this guy
I actually cried watching this it legit brought tears to my eyes
It makes me laugh out loud hahaha
@@itsthatoneguy2921 -1- you got a problem
-2-no matter what you do and did theres will be some one better than you
I want to give him a hug
28:58 you can tell how excited David is when he is asked if he would go out to his father's music and wanting to use the name. I hope he gets in the ring soon. He would have my support.
Normally he’d be in but he’s been blackballed
I don't think wwe would allow him to use his dads music or name
wwe doesnt own the benoit name
@@mohammedfaiisal
That's not all the way true. Multiple people have tried to train him for free but he either doesn't show up or stops going after a few days.
I'm sure he has his reasons but you can't take him serious ad a wrestler if he isn't willing to complete the free training that's been offered. It is dangerous to him and his opponent if he isn't trained properly. Remember wrestling is staged by amazing performers who trained alot to do what they do.
wwe doesnt own the chris benoit name@@mohammedfaiisal
David saying he wants to wrestle as CHRIS BENOIT had me in tears. This whole interview had me in tears. He sounds like him (his speech is 100% like his father, even the high pitches), LOOKS like him... Just wow. David, we love you. I know you'll do your dad proud in the ring.
And CVV... You scored the one interview everyone needed to see. You got David Benoit opening up to everyone for the first time since the tragedy. I'm so proud of you.
Both of you.
He can as chris Benoit jr.
You got the nail on the head!!
Matt Miller he said it in the video you dumb bitch
He'll never be Chris Benoit he was too much flawless...
@xLttPx Was this an attempt at dark humor?
Imagine Dominick Mysterio vs David Benoit in the far out future
Lol!!
Eddie Gonzalez or Shaul Guerrero teaming up with David Benoit
Now imagine they win the tag titles
@@shaneryan7417 I don't think there would be a dry eye in that stadium!!
Lol!! You guys are killing me
People who troll him about his dad are trash. Have your opinions but don’t address them to him, he’s his own person.
His dad was awesome
@paperchasin23 your a Bitch!! Leave Benoit alone
@@rampageclover9788 His dad was a son and wife murderer and he didn't even say alive to take his punishment like a man. That is completely unforgivable. But his son shouldn't be blamed or attacked for what his bad did. Also his mum should be put in the WWE HOF.
@paperchasin23 Or he would of died to. How can you blame someone for not being somewhere when they could of died too.
@@kclink1579 just quiet if you wanna say something stupid.... That's your opinion, that's it, you only speak for yourself
I really feel for this guy man. The bags under his eyes tell what he’s going through and I wish I could help him. No person should have to go through what he did.
Those bags under his eyes could mean anything, low iron, lack of sleep, and the guy works on the oil lines, and does 14 days stright of work, no wonder the guy is tired, besides he is traveling ! This was in las vagas hes from alberta
@@montuckdevoe7476
If I remember correctly, Chris had bags under his eyes. Now, I'm no doctor but could it not be hereditary? I know bags are usually from lack of sleep, low iron, etc, I'm sure I'm probably so wrong but just a thought.
@@jaymee76 Yea I have bags under my eyes since I can remember my mom my brother and daughter do also So i think it is hereditary lol
He works in an industry filled with lowlife, low skilled druggies. They're all using. He's a druggie just like his murdering bitch ass father.
I watching a doc and saw his pictures when he was a kid. He had the same eye bags. He’s always had them
Just like the song used to say, there's no holding David back. Hope he's successful despite his dad's tragedy, David shouldn't have to pay for that
He comes off so introverted and I can totally relate so big fan already!
Me 2,alot of people don't understand it, we like to be alone, because I have been through something tragic as well and it's how I cope with stuff and doing things I love
His dad was introverted too
@@Yeezydude7115 I was just going to say that .....
So true. I relate so hard, I like him more
😂😂😂😂😂😂
That seemed like a difficult interview to do. Chris Van Vliet is a good interviewer.
It’s his first interview I’m pretty sure, I hope to see him gain confidence
I really feel for David man.
It must’ve been extremely hard being only 14 having that happen and losing your dad, little brother, and step mom then your life suddenly changes forever for the worse and it’s all you ever hear.
I just wanna give the guy a handshake and a big hug.
He’s probably been through so much and I applaud the shit out of him for staying so strong through the years.
God bless you David.
We’re always rooting for you and your family.
This kid has been through a whole hell of a lot. God bless him.
Which god? There is thousands. Be more specific.
Sabrina Vella was this a necessary comment
Was it? What were you thinking when you wrote it 36 minutes ago?
Sabrina Vella um.. that this kid had a rough childhood and it’s good to see him in good spirits...?
@@trevorsplash3474 thats good... So back to square one, which god are you referring to?
This has to be the toughest interview all around. For him. For Chris. For us to listen to. I loved watching Benoit. The WM20 match and the celebrations is easily my favorite moment of any era.
I think his best match was Royal Rumble 03 with kurt angle
Serg Men that match save the ppv after that god awful triple h vs Scott Steiner
My favorite match a clinic from start to finish
Yep, CVV is officially the GOAT now. Their is a reason he chose CVV and reached out to him!
He sounds like a nice genuine dude man. Just his voice and mannerisms you can tell he is a gentle soul. I wish him all the best man I feel so bad for the crap he went through.
Poor David, in a way he's still a shy young guy that loves and looks up to his Dad. In other ways, he's mature beyond his years having to deal with such a tragedy.
Yeah I feel bad for him seems like talking about his dad takes him right back to being 14 all over again
You can hear the pain in his voice when remembering his father but the joy and excitement to remind everyone how he was such a great man outside of his final days.
@d R WWE isnt as simple as it seems, people this oh it's some scripted shit and is a child's play. You can get underpaid made do things like kissing someone wife and other things.
@d R DramaLifeNy clearly said outside of his last days, listen to Chris's friends or Vickie Guerrero talk about him, or just watch the Dark Side of the Ring episode, those final days obviously made him dispised but everyone loved him till those final days, but even still I understand where you're coming from
@d R Chris had brain damage, the autopsy showed that it looked like an 80 year old Alzheimers patient. He also had an enlarged heart due to steroid abuse and was suffering from severe depression. Benoit's body was not the same as it was, that wasn't the guy his son David knew.
@@jerelminter Depression was Eddie
@@jerelminter and i thought Chris killed his son ?
As someone who is going to school for journalism, I can’t express how an amazing of a job I think Chris did. Such a hard and tricky interview. Chris did an amazing job filling gaps and keeping the conversation flowing. He made David comfortable which made the interview comfortable to watch. Thank you David for opening up.
Chris did good but David's terrible at talking
@@PlayStopRewindFilms he just seems to be more or less of an introverted sort of person. He just seemed really nervous was all.
Respect to this guy. He went through some hard things and is willing to talk about it!
The man should be allowed to represent the positive aspects of his father.
Those positive aspects were killed when his father killed his wife and child, fuck you, you murderer supporting piece of shit.
Crash Davis oh stfu it’s wwes fault for not having any concussion protocol and fucking his brain up to the point of any 85 year old Alzheimer’s patient. I’m not trying to excuse what he did, but I believe he had no idea what he was doing
@@StarCityAudits douchebag
@@StarCityAudits why are you even here this video is for Chris Benoit fans not pieces of shit school girls like you.
Bob Jim they are a fan of the memory of Chris Benoit when he wrestled not what happened outside of it which is truly tragic....
25:30
He loved Daniel so much. His only brother, Dark Side of the Ring showed old home footage of those two playing and living with Nancy. When he said that they wanted to be the Tag Team Champions, that broke my heart. 😢
Man i CRIEDDDD
I cried I'm 23 years old and I am not afraid to admit that I cried at the part where David and Daniel are shown acting like wrestlers and they wanting to be Tag Team Champions together really broke my heart because those two were so close
Yeah the kid was an unfortunate casualty and maybe a driving force into benoits suicide I really wonder if the kid wasn’t there what would of ended up happening would Benoit not of taken him and Daniel out and maybe just went to prison? Who knows
And I say casualty out of respect I just mean he wasn’t the driving force Benoit never snapped cause of the son and that’s not based on speculation it’s based on every fact jn this case and common sense , even when he took him out it was a whole day later he googled how to resurrect son in the book of Isaiah and he also made sure he was sedated with Xanax when he did the unspeakable act it’s mild compassion to an act that has no compassion so it’s hard to even say that but that’s still the case facts
@@MachoWrestling101 how do u know it?
It's incredible how much he looks like his dad. He even laughs just like him and has the stubby arms, too
Stubby arms? The dude is 6'2.
I mean his arms look short compared to the rest of his body. Kinda like his dad's were
Hunter Ballard his arms look normal sized to me
The way they say phrases are identical too like when David asked Chris what d you mean ? When Chris asked if he saw signs from his father leading up to it watch how he says what do you mean? Everything ability that phrase face tone were exactly like Chris Benoit
He also has those dark circles around the eyes. He looks like a damn serial killer. We'll be seeing this boy in the news soon and it won't be because he's headlining Wrestlemania...👀
Respect to David for the interview, seems like a great hardworking young man. Hope he makes it wrestling
The second he starts to wrestle I will watch him no doubt about it
Me too. His style of wrestling sounds kooo
Same.
Me too
Me too, its hard to get over the past but he cant live forever in it, hopefully one day he wrestles on TV
It might blow up the internet
But yeah, I’ll buy his shirt and everything
Being a die hard Chris Benoit fan, it makes me wanna tear up listening to David talk about his father. I’m rooting for him all the way and can’t wait to see him in the ring.
Jericho is a authentic good guy he stepped in to the roll of dad for David.
I feel like that was a part of Jericho's way of honoring Chris in anyway he could after the tragedy, by making sure his only son is well taken care of and helping him in any way that he could. Jericho is legit an amazing dude for that.
Jericho is in all our HOF as wrestling fans my Benoit memory is his awesome match between him and Kurt Angle at mania 17 RIP Benoit I will never forget your impact and thanks CVV for this awesome interview man!!
Kurofune Senchou watchin Jericho on AEW, it mine boggles me that wwe never let him used a lot of his ideas. Don’t pay attention much to wwe now when he was there a couple years ago, but He’s brilliant in AEW. I remember his wwf days/early wwe days and his character was great. But man AEW really revived him. Reminds me of his old Y2J days.
*role
But who will step in as Mother Biscuit?
This man lost all of his main family due to his father and he’s still mentally stable. Bless this man, and give him a chance.
his sister is still alive
Man this interview hurts. The pain this man has lived thru still gotta hurt him. I wish him all the success and love in whatever road he takes....
His life is really tragic, his mother, brother, and father are dead and he’s still smiling and is very happy hopefully he’s doing alright to this day
@@Meditatedaily94 ehm his dad was the same . but went wrong
@@jackneal8660 Nancy is not his mother...
@@shaney02007 he ain’t his dad so I believe that it could be interesting
@@jackneal8660 His mom is alive.
Whoever disliked this has no soul. Come on people. This interview meant a lot to David. Very much a Therapy session disguised as an interview. CVV you’re the best bro.
So polite and respectful. I loved benoit when I was younger and I can only imagine the heart ache this young lad has gone through. Great to see David doing good now
I can’t even imagine putting myself in this kids shoes. Hope he has success in wrestling! Also opening up like this tragedy must be so difficult. Great interview
He looks like he has been crying ever since . . . Bless this man .
No, that's just how he looks
NAM lmfao
I think thats his regular face
Tbh Chris had that look too, I think its their eyes they just look that way
If you were put in his shoes, you would 2. You lose a piece of yourself.Plus imagine the whole world knowing.
Wwe literally did nothing for this kid/guy shame on them. The only ones that reached out was Jericho and Chavo.
They did send JR to the funeral of his wife and son. But that was the only thing.
But JR was turned away.
I'm surprised rey didn't help out or Batista they were close with Eddie you figure they would help out
Brian Aguilera they were but it was Jericho and probably malenko as they were his best friends
@@liamdunphy7496 true
He faced all that growing up and still be a normal good person...and not some one who wasted his life unlike his father... he should have got into wrestling but no one is supporting him because of his father's deeds brokes my💔
it broke a shart outta my fart box...david benoit should be in wwe only if he used for a custody storyline in a ladder match
It's amazing what ppl say without educating themselves. The shame is the lengths someone his size had to go through to get over..... Don't say roid rage, as there's no evidence of that even existing. On the other hand, CTE has now been linked to numerous cases that ended in Suicide and murder. Severe damage to the brain is no joke.....CTE brings in an onslaught of severe mental issues and one little trigger is all it takes. In Benoits case, Eddie was the guy who helped him get himself together and keep it together..... That's where he started spiraling and was unable to get out together. A person with a normal version would've processed that over time. I'm sure there were other triggers, and I'd also place money that without brain injuries, judging by his reputation, the crimes never would've happened. The real shame is Vince McMahon sweeping it under a rug and trying to avoid the situation, to avoid tarnishing company reputation. Vince is extremely influential, and could've used his platform to help educate and spread awareness.... Showing the company adopting safer practices and educating likely would've been better damage control, but Vince only cares about the money and image..... The wwe can't have that on it's image
*wasted his life unlike his father*
Have u heard bout CTE bruh
@@jchifos lol. I remember that match
@@uglybetty8747 no they haven't, they're ignorant as fuck!
I have a tonne of respect for this guy man. I was exactly the same age as him when my dad died and my dad didn’t die or leave a negative stigma with his passing. So I can only imagine the feeling he has been going through all this time. He deserves to be treated as David and not the son of Chris and he is only his dad by surname only.
This is a man of his own
David is my new favorite human. I know for a fact that I couldn’t deal with everything he’s dealt with. Class act human being
You don't know how strong you are until your only option is to be strong
Solid saying
Im with ya , I'm 28 and I'm not half as emotionally mature as he is , even if he was working extra hard to hold down his emotions he's still leagues ahead of me.
If David wants to pursue wrestling, he deserves a chance. He didn't do anything wrong at all.
I don't even want to think about what would have happened if David had been in that house with him that day. Actually I would really love to see him and Brian pillman Jr break into the wrestling business together. Actually Brian's already there but him and David could form a tag team maybe I mean both of their fathers are dead. But it would still make a good story for these two kids that lost their dads and want to pursue their own dreams of doing what their dads did. Rip Chris Benoit and Brian pillman.
@@destinywaugh2396 to be fair people believe David could’ve prevented the tragedy from happening had he been there
@@tommaggi1475 that's true.
WWE needs to shove their fucking PC PG political bullshit and shove it up their fucking ass and give this kid a chance
@@bkohler89 my nigga pg got nun to do with why they dont bring up chris name they dont want any part of dat plus him killing his whole family why would u wanna bring up a murderer ☠️
It’s disgusting that the WWE tried to ban this kid from going to fights and stuff just because of his father
He clearly stated in the interview that they banned him for going to AEW shows.. but the ban has since been lifted
You need to clean your ears.
He said he was banned for GOING TO AEW. Why would he banned from aew for going to aew. He was banned from wwe.
He was banned from WWE backstage cause he wore AEW merch
What is the reason the Wwe do that?
@@AkamapD they basically banned David cause he wore AEW merch infront of Vince even Hunter said he no problem with that
He acts a lot like the GOOD qualities people saw in his father, long before the end of his life. Quiet and reserved, skilled, loves wrestling, seems super chill. Im happy hes found peace
Just because you are reserved it doesn't make you a "good guy"
he murdered his family ,and a innocent child was involved and you talk him up,what good did his father have in him ,nothing ,he was a murdering Coward.
David seems very genuine and humble
May God bless him and ease his pain.
Yep May God Blees Him in the name of jesus and I will pray for David God bless Him So Much🙏🙏🤝🤝🤝🤝🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
He’s got his dads laugh, quiet guy. It’s eerie. Never been so excited for a wrestler
Eric Miller he does look quite like him too
Jake Tieri that’s cuz they’re related
@@izaaklopez2667 Wait, he's related to his Dad? Thanks for the info bro, that's crazy.
Izaak Lopez who would have thought ?
Izaak Lopez *Ya Dont say?*
When David decides to wrestle I will say “welcome home”.
Ive been in the ring. Technically i could be like David. My dad was a brief wrestler. But Honestly I cant put it into words how it felt. I remember getting to the site and walking in. I remember turning the corner and looking into the room with the ring. I was nervous & scared until coach said alright time to get in the ring. Ive always respected & admired the men & women who put their bodies on the line. But that day is a memory Ill cherish forever. I admit I underestimated it and it wore me out. My legs were like spaghetti the next couple days. But it only furthered my passion.
To him or to the tv set??
@@captainburger3968 to your mom
@Awsome... that was a good reply... in 2003.
David deserves his own spotlight. What a beautiful soul. He would make his father proud, I'm sure
That giggle/laugh was like having Chris benoit back in the room for just a couple of seconds wishing David all the luck in the world with wrestling can't wait to hear that iconic theam tune once again great interview
yeah
“You could’ve called me bro, I would’ve flew down” That was heartbreaking to hear.
Michael Price It hit the hardest out of the entire interview
Yes it was heartbreaking. But think God was sparing his life. If there was a chance he was in that house he more than likely would have been killed. I don’t think Chris would have done it on purpose but we all know he wasn’t in his right mind during that time. He had a few moments of clarity but for the most part his was out of his mind. Anyone who knew chris would say that he wasn’t a monster, but even regular men especially if they have such intense head trauma they eventually snap and lose control
As an introvert myself, I can relate to how uncomfortable he felt especially at the beginning and it makes me like him more
I also respect CVV even more for how he handled the interview 👍🏾
lkmanan 14 sure and I’m like that as well. But if you trying to get into wrestling, you definitely gotta loosen yourself up and lose the anxiety to get ready for promos and being in front of a crowd
@@theworldisimmense True. Hope he does work it out
@@theworldisimmense he'll get there man, it just takes time. a lot of wrestlers are pretty introverted too but over time they open up and start to gain that confidence and charisma -- chris benoit was never a great talker but when the bell rang his charisma showed through his wrestling, maybe david will be like that lol
I pray that this guy gets so much good in his life going forward. HE IS NOT AT FAULT FOR WHAT HAPPENED.
People who take their own lives forget there’s people who love them that have to live with it. People who kill others forget there’s people who love them that have to live with the repercussions. This guy seems like an outstanding guy who deserves peace and happiness.
Suicide is damn selfish boy
@@Pusfilthhe had a brain of an 88 year old. He probably didn't know what he was doing, when he did it and once he did it, it hit him and he rang Chavo
Man, I love David already. I want him to be successful just like his father. His father is a legend, love his Wrestlemania moment with Eddie Guerrero.
Godspeed David, Godspeed.
@Jonathan Coleman That's kinda gay, man
@Jonathan Coleman Fuck his dad for what he did. Still one of the best in the ring to ever do it. Will always respect Chris Benoit the WRESTLER.
Jonathan Coleman some of the most fucked up people create the best art Benoit is an example of that
His dad is not a LEGEND, HES A SERIAL MURDERER!!! YOU DUMMY
Those high pitched "yeah" responses are mad relatable.
lol why
I do that when I’m high lol. It’s so casual, like when people say I don’t know but only hum the sounds because we all know what we mean.
DRINK IT IN MAAAAAAAAAN
I know right
Jefffff hahahahahahahahahahah. It's just a question
I met Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero within the span of a few minutes, right after a show. Got their autographs and spoke to them briefly. I said something like "you had a great match." Benoit said "thank you." He seemed very tired. He even seemed a little bit reluctant to give an autograph at first. Probably one of the most exciting moments of my life.
That's cool that you got to meet them before they both died. I would have loved to have met them.
wow youre lucky. was it after wrestlemania?
This is weird because when I met them they were together and both tired as well? It was in Kelowna some time before summer slam ow Eddie had his mullet his shirt off and a towel around his neck and Benoit had a shirt jeans and they both drove off in a Chrysler with Benoit driving and I didn’t get the chance to cause when I saw this they tried to leave quickly we’re gassed, both wrestled last two matches though so made sense, and.they had a two hour drive to Kamloops the next night, I remember so much because it was such. Great thing to see at the time and I’ve stored it in my memory given what happened afterwards, and what’s cooler is one year later they came to our small city of Kelowna for smackdown in 03 after vengeance and I saw Benoit and Eddie third row start the show off in a match I actually helped start a Benoit chant (Kelowna bc CAnada) so staying true, and that show also saw Cena vs taker and brock turn heel on McMahon and angle
Didn’t mean to say met them I saw them up close but felt like I met them haha
I've "met" Benoit but not Eddie. *EXTREMELY* jealous of you.
You can feel the atmosphere of the interview. It's like he wanted to say so much and it was hard to push it out, with Chris genuinely trying to pull thigs out of him helping him. David wants a way out of the shadows. The fact he has admiration for his own father as a wrestler... he called him "My hero". Man.. a son that has that sense of forgiveness for what has happened and the face he made when Chris mentioned how WWE handles the whole thing, canceling his father... well... speaks volume and it's truly emotional. I really wish all the best to this man, we have the same first name.
Dunno what he's doing now, 3 years later, he definitely has advisors like Chris Jericho and others big names like that so I'm sure he's doing the best for himself. I loved watching his father when I was a teenager, I'll definitely enjoy watching David if he really makes it through the shit a lot of people will throw at him. Enormous boots to fir for real but he's got the balls to not let the dream fade or get washed away.
Thanks a lot to Chris Van Vliet for having this chat and have shared it with us. Specially for the way he handle this, with humanity and respect and sensibility.
Chris is a pro. He managed this interview so expertly
fr, its clear he was super nervous and introverted (like his dad) but cvv made him feel welcome and asked great questions
My heart actually bleeds for David, cant even begin to imagine what it was like to go through what happened. Fair play to him for being strong enough to do this. Also all respect to Chris he was great in this interview and handled it honestly so well
Listen to his voice as well. That’s how Chris sounded, the softly spoken, slow cadence is identical.
Kieran Docherty yep
His laugh is what got me. 😢
Man, imagine the strength of David Benoit's heart. I've been through a lot but never face a hard times like him, I got so much respect for him. This two guys, both are amazing at heart. May God bless you two.
Chris did so well with this interview just shows how good he is as a interviewer
23:10 the fact that he knew what question was coming leaves me speechless.
I think it’s one of those instances where two people think something at the same time, haven’t you ever with someone had a convo and both of u go to say something at the same time. I mean they talked tragedy, they brought up Eddie and then he goes do you think that (and I just feel David knew that was coming) and it’s something he wanted to share. I think most people believe the real Chris Benoit died when edddie died he broke down. Those diary entries are damn cryptic and make no sense. I really wish for people who think Benoit is just evil to read those entries and the brain scans to prove he wasn’t just some evil dude. It’s not like he took pleasure in the murders
Ps- I’m not saying it’s completely forgivable or it’s not wrong obviously.
And also it’s a good catch by you your post. I want trying to discredit it
@@MachoWrestling101 Yeah, I was mostly highlighting that he's gotten that question so many times in his life, that it was almost second nature for him to answer.
@Man Man he has 2 sons & 1 daughter. He killed his son Daniel.
@Man Man He had a son and a daughter with a different woman before he met Nancy.
Took a bit for him to get into things here, by the sounds of it. Thanks to your proffesionalism you got him to liven a little more up and the interview really took speed.
Benoit was my first favorite wrestler of my late teens, my first serious fanboy moment was for him and his abilities. Almost broke me completely back when the news came out and there's still so many unanswered questions.
So this was a great interview for that. Still weirdly enough a tense subject, even though it's been so many years, but as always you handled it really well CVV. You knew this interview would be different than the usual ones and you took it like a pro, Chris. Great job.
The only unanswered questions are ones you're looking for. There ain't no conspiracy theory and thats what you're looking for
@@MrBlack252 Errh no. I wasn't looking for some stupid conspiracy theory at all. When I wrote unanswered questions, I weren't even thinking of the details of the case, but more about how it was to the family, how people around him were doing and so forth.
But continue reading between lines that aren't even there :)
At first I was like, he's not that great as an interviewee. Then I remembered, this guy is about to dive into some serious shit. It takes a minute to get comfortable and open up. Great job, David.
As a dad now I can't imagine my son at that age losing me man that's heart breaking for him to say how hard it's been for him
Listening to David speak about his dad brought back all the emotion I had when I heard of his dads passing and all the memorable matches he had. I can only imagine what David must be feeling. As usual Chris handled the interview with professionalism and respect and I’m looking forward to seeing what both of you guys have in store for 2020
“I can only do me.” Give this man some slack and let him stand on his own.
Kind of contradictive though when he wants to use his Dad's name, wrestling style, ring gear, entrance music and so on.
@@floyd2386 I thought the same. He wanted to use every thing his Dad used. But I think it would be cool, to like, rebuild the name but would do different in terms of technical wrestling skills. Natalya does it. Charlotte does it. Use a few things that her father used, gear, music, moveset but added/modify her own moveset.
floyd2386 you can’t honestly say it wouldn’t be sick as fuck to see him debut with his dads theme song and be just as technical in the ring like his dad was
Its insane how much he looks and acts and talks like his father.
No it's not insane, it's biology
Dude really is! Definitely gives me chills!
@@The80sWolf_ We all know it's biology, but sometimes the similarities are too uncanny.
@@The80sWolf_ Really? I didn't know that! Wow The 80's Wolf, you're so smart and cool! I'm definitely telling my friends about you.
He doesn't sound like him at all lol 😂 he just looks like him
@Chris Van Vliet I would love to see a part 2 for this interview. I think everyone wants to hear from David now in 2021. 👏
I had absolutely no idea Benoit had a surviving son. I've read everything about the news, including conspiracy theories, and nobody ever mentioned he had another son...
He had two children from a previous marriage
I think we need to applaud the media for letting his surviving family live in peace. Ignoring their existence was the only option to allow them any semblance of a normal life.
I hope David can live his life to the fullest without the shadow of his dad's last days following his every move.
Well they were buried by the WWE. No one ever did anything or reached out to them by the company outside sending JR to the funeral of his wife and son.
@@annme_87 I think they were initially bombarded by the media. I remember David mentioning that on Dark Side of the Ring
Still, I wish David all the best and hope to see him wrestle soon.
He's damn near his father's twin
He looks and sounds like his dad. Tragedy aside, when Chris came through the curtain, the intensity was so damn real. Hope this kid does well.
Rohit Gajwani the son Chris murdered was the son he had with Nancy.
David is from his ex wife
Rohit Gajwani he was murdered
PChamileon97 he was murdered
someone else is hearing David's heart pump while he talks? This kinda makes the interview even more intense... amazing, amazing job CVV!
SmoothMusic holy shit I just noticed
Huh? I'm confused...
We all need to show some praise for Chris Jericho ,keeping in contact with his old friends son ,he's helped jungle boy since his father passed think we need to show more respect to this man ,plus I'd love to see David get his dream ,one class act human being right there
It's crazy how much he looks like his dad. Just a little more shaven.
I was thinking a little more toothy.
Yea "crazy" that a child looks like a parent OMG SO CRAZY
Because Chris is his dad thats why.
@@The80sWolf_ It's just that seeing him looking almost exactly like his dad is a little trippy since Chris is dead. It just brings back memories. Sad and happy ones.
@@ramzim3115 too soon
Can really tell this is something he had wanted for years to tell his side . So much respect for having the guts to be able to talk about this and live with the situation, and good on you (Chris) for keeping the interview going and taking your time and letting him answer slowly and quite and be able to vent what he couldn’t.
It was great to see how Chris slowly made David feel for comfortable on camera as he was quite shy in the beginning, just goes to show how much of a great interviewer you are Chris! Great job!
I wish I could hug this guy.
Everything he had to go through, and still does... man, I have my issues too, and I can only imagine how it must be for him, especially seeing as he's Benoit's son and he KNOWS how his father actually was as a father and man. I'm just a mere fan, and to this day I feel bad about it all, as people are still so eager to blame Benoit for his actions as if there was no chance of some sort of psychological reason being involved just because "he could find his way to an airport". As if they knew about the human mind and what may have been happening in his head. YES, it was a huge tragedy, but... that's how life is sometimes: stuff keeps piling up until a tragedy happens, and then instead of learning from it we just blame the person involved and move on. Kinda like when you see people snap because of bullying, and instead of treating it as a serious issue we have those idiots claiming that "durh durh someone also punched me one time and I didn't kill anyone because of it derd derp", as if the human mind was simple as that.
As I said, I have my own issues and have been going through therapy for some time now, and I can only relate to what he may be feeling and how hard it is to be at peace with what's going on inside of us, even if my issues aren't the same as his. He seems like a genuinely great person, someone who would be great to talk to, and I hope he finds his way to a wrestling ring and live his passion. I also hope that he keeps cherishing all the memories he has of Benoit, because he has every reason and right in the world to miss his father and remember him for the good times. God bless David.
This young man is obviously hurting. Totally understandable considering his age at the time of the tragedy and all the butt heads that project their feelings towards his father on him. Best of luck in life David, may you find happiness, good health, prosperity outside of wrestling. You have nothing to prove to the world.
He laughs just like his dad that’s crazy
His whole being is basically Chris Benoit, from the laugh to the awkward shyness. But especially the looks. To the point it was downright eerie in some parts...
@@andrewsparkes8829 his eye's are sunken in like his dad
The way he says things quickly sounds sooo much like him too
Maybe “crazy” isn’t the right word.
Wait in a few years he is really is gonna follow in his Dads footsteps..right to the End
Thank you Chris Van Vliet I was waiting for this !!!!! Good luck David I'm rooting for you!!!
To do that interview was incredible and shows how great this man is. To have that perspective on life after all the past it is truly inspiring.
Tessa Blancard: I'm the biggest news out there!
David Benoit: Hold my beer!
BAHAHAHAHAHAHA....I'm a FAN of Tessa and that is still hilarious lol
Tessa is thanking him right now
Tessa isn't as big as you think
@@kieranpearson5096 Arguably the best female wrestler in America, alleged for being a racist and bullying co-workers, something that will stain her entire career, isn't big news?
Oh yeah, and she did that thing of winning the Impact championship thingy.
@@Relvamon And she is ripped as fuck! haha and she has a nice booty too
It's hard, nearly impossible to imagine what he must have had to go through after the tragedy. I wish him all the best in his endeavour into pro wrestling and hope to see him on TV someday. I would jump out of my seat if I would watch AEW and "Whatever" hits...
I loved to see his dad in the ring. That image of Eddie and him holding up both belts at Mania XX is one of the best moments I've ever witnessed in wrestling.
"My dad changed all sports, if you really think about it."
Video posts on the day Luke Kuechly retires at age 28.
Every league has concussion protocol. A starting QB was pulled from a playoff game due to a concussion. Guys are retiring much earlier than they used to, with plenty of years left to earn more - especially those with a history of concussions.
He's not wrong.
Was literally just thinking about Luke Kuechly. Andrew Luck too.
Yup Kuechly just retired. N I'm mad at Clowney for injuring my favorite team's qb Carson Wentz in a dirty hit concussion.
I had three concussions from 6th grade to eighth grade and I quit after my eighth grade season
Mostly because of Benoit, chairshots to the head are banned, a strikt Wellness policy, ect.
That's how any industry is, waiting until the worst happens THEN make changes.
I couldn’t imagine what this man has been through. The strength to go through that at such a young age and come out a stronger, well adjusted person is commendable. I wish you the best David.
Great job by the interviewer respectfully talking about a difficult subject. You can tell that David felt comfortable sharing details.
Thanks very much!
I can see the pain in his tone and eyes. A part of me wants him to never take a bump, and never put his body through what his dad went through. But if he has the bug more power to him.
@A A without a doubt I agree with both you and the original comment though. It probably would make him feel worse. The original comment is apt though, very much so
A A good comment, If David is reading by chance and I highly doubt it but if he is we are all here for ya buddy!
Oh todays training n everything is different then the old school way he would be alot safer n everything wrestling now
imagine he gets in the ring and somebody hits him over the head with a chair. Guess he wouldn't want Sabu as his first opponent.
as long as he doesn't use Diving Headbutt I think he would be fine.
His father was my favorite wrestler as a kid man. I don’t think he did it either but I do hope he does become a wrestler and carries his fathers legacy
Definitely didnt so much evidence that makes no sense how Benoit could have done it
Great interview Chris. Think that was therapeutic for him to talk about. Hopefully he succeeds in life and eventually gets to live out his wrestling dream.