Wardlow - The Man Behind AEW's Mr. Mayhem | INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet Ep. 303

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  • Опубликовано: 2 янв 2025

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  • @ChrisVanVliet
    @ChrisVanVliet  2 года назад +241

    How long until Wardlow turns on MJF? 👀👀

    • @sockmonkeymike
      @sockmonkeymike 2 года назад +8

      It’ll be soon!

    • @GamingwithMasterskull
      @GamingwithMasterskull 2 года назад +9

      2-4 Weeks

    • @a4ur8
      @a4ur8 2 года назад +7

      It won't be long now because it's been a slow-building process, which is very prudent instead of rushing it. Once he finally turns on MJF and if he's used properly, look out.

    • @mohsinR985
      @mohsinR985 2 года назад +2

      Never!

    • @beepboop204
      @beepboop204 2 года назад +4

      sir, how dare you allege such a thing

  • @codywhitaker800
    @codywhitaker800 2 года назад +202

    It's so cool how Dave Batista was his body building role model, and here on TV it looks like his face turn is going just like Dave's did.

    • @peterarvanitis6497
      @peterarvanitis6497 2 года назад +31

      Would be cool if he paid tribute as he turns face with double thumb’s down 👎🏻👎🏻

    • @Deviitt11
      @Deviitt11 2 года назад +9

      @@peterarvanitis6497 book it Tony!!!

    • @xJust2Deadly
      @xJust2Deadly 2 года назад +8

      Came here to comment this. I hope he does the thumbs down so bad.

    • @xMikeyHardyx
      @xMikeyHardyx 2 года назад +2

      @@peterarvanitis6497 Nah can you imagine the shit it would get from the toxic fans?

    • @iamidnight9731
      @iamidnight9731 2 года назад +5

      @@xMikeyHardyx doesn't matter. Wrestling fans will go ape shit if he does the thumbs down. 😏

  • @nintendude57
    @nintendude57 2 года назад +200

    Push Wardlow to the moon, this man is genuine, charismatic, and not to mention a fantastic athlete. Great interview Chris.

    • @afd19850
      @afd19850 2 года назад +2

      Amen!!!

    • @MrProzanoff
      @MrProzanoff 2 года назад +3

      He's the guy you want the are world champion for 2 or 3 years

    • @PeaceDweller
      @PeaceDweller 2 года назад +2

      You can guarantee when/if Vince sees Wardlow he's gonna go after him. He's big, got the "look" and can perform.

    • @joebenson528
      @joebenson528 2 года назад +1

      @@PeaceDweller
      Vince had a shot can't believe he blew it.

  • @piano10102000
    @piano10102000 2 года назад +71

    The timing of this interview was perfect. There is a big career in front of Wardlow. As always great interview. Thanks Chris for always keeping us all entertained and allowing us fans the opportunity to meet these bigger then life stars.

  • @indiesongwriter5474
    @indiesongwriter5474 2 года назад +86

    This dude is so charismatic and carries himself like a top guy. He is like the best blend of Roman Reigns and Batista.

    • @stevenhernandeznon-profitf968
      @stevenhernandeznon-profitf968 2 года назад +5

      His super deep and gravely voice is great! Looks like a young thanos

    • @joebenson528
      @joebenson528 2 года назад

      @@stevenhernandeznon-profitf968
      Everything doesn't revolve around low brow non canon Disney movies, normie.

    • @stevenhernandeznon-profitf968
      @stevenhernandeznon-profitf968 2 года назад +2

      @@joebenson528 wow what a strange thing to get upset about

  • @pjsw
    @pjsw 2 года назад +52

    Wardlow is so cool and chill only the 2nd interview I have seen of him seriously seems so humble

  • @ClarencePryorNYC
    @ClarencePryorNYC 2 года назад +124

    This interview of Wardlow is truly deserving and amazing! He's got a big heart with a lot of MAYHEM being the WARDOG of BRUTALITY. Thank you Chris!

    • @IcyLife3956
      @IcyLife3956 2 года назад

      Lmaooo frank
      Wardlow deserves the fandom tho, he's an awesome guy, and also a guy who can make it big in mainstream wrestling

  • @c_lee_
    @c_lee_ 2 года назад +50

    Wardlow confirming there are cookies and cake in catering is one of the most endearing things ever!
    I also loved the tension between him and Hager in all the Inner Circle/MJF interactions. That silent, brooding tough guy standoff was comedy gold!

    • @pensftmfw
      @pensftmfw 2 года назад +8

      why you always staring at me?
      why YOU always staring at ME?

    • @BrickFlairMMA
      @BrickFlairMMA 2 года назад +1

      Yeah that was money haha when they were on the Vegas strip and no matter what they were doing they were always staring each other down in the background 😂😂

  • @kamerondreesen7671
    @kamerondreesen7671 2 года назад +108

    Really loved this conversation! The man bet on himself & has a great support system that has led him to becoming a HUGE star (figuratively & literally). Keep up the awesome work, Chris!

  • @alexa5675
    @alexa5675 2 года назад +48

    Great to see Wardlow without any strings holding him down.

  • @MattAustinGaming
    @MattAustinGaming 2 года назад +42

    One of the most likeable big men I've seen in a long time...can't wait to see his career take off and he can definitely capture every championship in AEW...the sky's the limit

    • @BKFCNTBB
      @BKFCNTBB 2 года назад +1

      He's the guy I see in AEW that can transcend pro wrestling and become a movie star and all that. I think he's gonna be the guy who takes AEW to the next level mainstream as long as AEW books him right which I think they will

  • @imHim710
    @imHim710 2 года назад +24

    AEWsome interview as always CVV.

  • @edv959
    @edv959 2 года назад +9

    I “grew up” watching Wardlow in Pittsburgh from when I was 13 or 14 until now and IWC where Britt Baker and Him came from was my first exposure to independent wrestling and I can not even begin to tell you how kind of a person Wardlow is, nor how incredible of a wrestler he is. I met him again in Pittsburgh in august when it was here and he remembered me and we talked for a long time. He is going to be THE guy in AEW soon.

  • @theoneandonlymichaelmccormick
    @theoneandonlymichaelmccormick 2 года назад +1

    Back in November of this year I was tux shopping in Erie, PA and the clerk at the Men’s Warehouse noticed my Bryan Danielson tee shirt and started talking about how it was nice to meet a fan of wrestling, and that he was a wrestler himself.
    I anticipated that he’d be an independent worker, which is super cool in its own right, but then he showed me locker room pictures on his phone of him and people like Britt Baker, the Hardy’s, Ricky Steamboat, Wardlow, (most pertinently), and several others, and I was legitimately super impressed. He introduced himself as Big League John McChesney.
    He told me that Wardlow had been in his promotion, Revenge Pro Wrestling, a couple years ago, and that Wardlow was one of the hardest working men in the business. He told me to wait and see, that Wardlow was on the upswing, and that he was gonna be HUGE. I’m glad to say he was right.

  • @JamesBangprhacks
    @JamesBangprhacks 2 года назад +14

    As a huge fan of Wardlow the character it’s so great to see and learn about the man himself. Didn’t think I could like Wardlow more than I already did but Chris you put him over just as much as CM Punk did through this amazing interview!

  • @celestialgoddessgaming
    @celestialgoddessgaming 2 года назад +32

    I am so happy for this interview! I mean I love all of your interviews, Chris but my goodness, I have been DYING to see this interview with Wardlow. Thank you for all you do! Wardlow just oozes charisma! I would love to see him get a HUGE push in the future!

  • @jenovapooh
    @jenovapooh 2 года назад +2

    I could listen to Wardlow talk *all day*. He's got such a great voice!

  • @kyledamron
    @kyledamron 2 года назад +23

    Chris you ask some great questions nobody else asks in a wrestling interview. Great job yet again

  • @lilgig009
    @lilgig009 2 года назад +12

    It takes a special talent to tell stories merely with facial expressions. This man has the brightest of futures

  • @dannygrinder8528
    @dannygrinder8528 2 года назад +7

    I can't wait to see Wardlow become a megastar. Dude is humble, smart, and on the come-up. He deserves his successes

  • @jaywilliams5581
    @jaywilliams5581 2 года назад +2

    Great interview!!!! I was there for the CM Punk vs. Wardlow match. And it was awesome. Everyone went nuts and Punk and Wardlow did an amazing job.

  • @danastout36
    @danastout36 2 года назад +5

    Yet another awesome interview Chris. You really have a way of allowing your guests to relax and just have a conversation that brings out their true character. It's gonna be epic when Wardlow and Max finally mix it up.

  • @AK47Gang100
    @AK47Gang100 2 года назад +42

    Funny how Wardlow talks about Batista being an inspiration as far as bodybuilding. Wardlow is like the modern day version of Evolution Batista. Still waiting for him to give Max the thumbs down and power bomb him through a table.

  • @ashleyeller1390
    @ashleyeller1390 2 года назад +3

    Broooooooo you made my heart happy knowing about Middlefield! He's not kidding when he says not many people know about it.. I actually went to high school with good Ole Mike Wardlow lol hes a good dude.. so good to see him doing well after all these years

  • @jayhazard2524
    @jayhazard2524 2 года назад +6

    CVV. Finally an interview with Wardlow. Dude it was an amazing talk. Keep up the awesome work. 👍

  • @supersavvii
    @supersavvii 2 года назад +2

    I am now a big fan of Wardlow thanks to this interview. As you said, it has been a great month for Wardlow, and I pray he doesn't get injured and that he would keep going and get over more.

  • @HidingTheScars
    @HidingTheScars 2 года назад +13

    I can’t get enough of how well spoken he is, and his confidence is just awesome.

  • @noahhenson7686
    @noahhenson7686 2 года назад +7

    Been waiting for this one! Watched alot of the CVV Clips. So far it’s great man!

    • @CVVCLIPS
      @CVVCLIPS 2 года назад

      Thanks for subscribing to CVV CLIPS! 🙏💪

  • @doubles7533
    @doubles7533 2 года назад +6

    This was a good one! Great job Chris!

  • @nitmare64
    @nitmare64 2 года назад +2

    This is the best interview that Chris has done so far.

  • @hamishpicken7797
    @hamishpicken7797 2 года назад +10

    This is gonna be great! Can't wait for the rise of wardlow!

  • @toneloco1550
    @toneloco1550 2 года назад +5

    Very humble dude. He sounds like he’s still a dreamer with so much to accomplish.

  • @RandomEye1131
    @RandomEye1131 2 года назад +3

    Wardlow is such a good interview. The guy rules, such a fun listen.

  • @wrestlingcomicsawesomeness7056
    @wrestlingcomicsawesomeness7056 2 года назад +3

    I just needed to make a second comment just to appreciate how subtle this wardlow turns on mjf story has been the expressions tell you everything you need to know and its not over done its a wrestling story told through subtle reactions and expressions which we don't see alot now a days and I think when WARDLOW vs MJF officially happens its gonna be a really good match

    • @peterarvanitis6497
      @peterarvanitis6497 2 года назад +1

      Let it build and then boom pull the pin Great interview Chris buy that engagement ring brother

  • @Kaisingsens
    @Kaisingsens 2 года назад +6

    such a humble, dedicated and overall nice person!
    his incoming babyface turn will turn the wrestling landscape upside down :D

  • @iamdnice1
    @iamdnice1 2 года назад +2

    CLEVELAND ON THE MAP! I actually met Warlow in the Jack's Casino in Cleveland late 2021. He was a very cool and genuine dude. Shook hands, small chat, and even took a pic.

  • @jamesyoung7524
    @jamesyoung7524 2 года назад +3

    Enjoyed this interview. Wardlow seems like such a great guy. Can't wait to see his and MJFs story progress.

  • @thunderstruck560
    @thunderstruck560 2 года назад +7

    He seems like such a nice guy. I'm very happy for his success and I can't wait to see more from him in 2022. I'm lucky I got his signature from the winter is coming toy drive.

  • @darrencawte7969
    @darrencawte7969 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely brilliant interview

  • @kaitlynszmidt4605
    @kaitlynszmidt4605 2 года назад +7

    Shout Out to DMD
    And Glacier for putting Wardlow over with AEW management

  • @robrja
    @robrja 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for this interview! Wardog is badass and awesome to hear his background.

  • @Richard4estal
    @Richard4estal 2 года назад +2

    What an enjoyable interview.

  • @buckeyerivers4537
    @buckeyerivers4537 2 года назад +1

    Few seconds in the video and I already know this is going to be an amazing interview. Definitely can't wait for him to be on top of AEW.

  • @ziahamm1603
    @ziahamm1603 2 года назад +5

    Its funny he mentions Batista as an inspiration....this dude reminds me so much of him and hopefully when he turns face he can have a similar level of impact like Batista did when he had his face turn.

  • @ScottyDew
    @ScottyDew 2 года назад +1

    It was really cool to see this side of Wardlow. I enjoyed this interview.

  • @thecoarsegrindpodcast1645
    @thecoarsegrindpodcast1645 2 года назад +1

    I love the fact that the silent strongman on TV is TRULY one of the most insightful, impressionable minds in the game today. MASSIVE Wardlow mark here...will be for a long time.

  • @jjwinn_actor5107
    @jjwinn_actor5107 2 года назад +1

    Awesome Interview! Massive fan of Wardlow here in Norfolk England

  • @Fran07Chile
    @Fran07Chile 2 года назад

    I met Wardlow at a meet and greet in chicago during all out week, and he was by far so humble and great to talk to. Can’t wait to see where he goes from here!

  • @fortminorproject
    @fortminorproject 2 года назад +4

    Congratulations on interviewing Wardlo I haven't seen an interview on him so this is so dope.

    • @alexoxy5061
      @alexoxy5061 2 года назад

      There's an other out of character interview, search AEW Unrestricted Wardlow ;)

  • @brennanhughes976
    @brennanhughes976 2 года назад +3

    What a great interview Chris, love your content!

  • @blocker1954
    @blocker1954 2 года назад

    Another superb interview . Wardlow is such a lovely guy. Love these interviews sooo much.

  • @thegameslave2
    @thegameslave2 2 года назад +5

    I'm hoping for big things in Wardlow's future over the next few years, in AEW. Dude's really talented and well spoken. Wish him all the best.

  • @ssjr_hobby7196
    @ssjr_hobby7196 2 года назад +1

    When AEW was grounded in Jax..I've ran into Wardlow at the Bailey's gym where I work out and he's such a cool dude..gave me work out advice and just an all around good human

  • @OrbyEvil
    @OrbyEvil 2 года назад +2

    Oh man! FINALLY!!! Another banger from CVV!

  • @BiLLz66614
    @BiLLz66614 2 года назад +8

    They are doing a great job at building him. Finally getting some spotlight... and looking strong as well. He would’ve beat punk if not for mjf and that’s awesome. The powerbomb symphony is working super well also. When he finally does break away from mjf the fans will love this dude. He’s gonna be a star for them.

  • @danw4490
    @danw4490 2 года назад

    Amazing interview. Wardlow is one of the few people in AEW who has me captivated. It's easy to believe that this could could tear through the entire roster in any company.

  • @IceIceShady
    @IceIceShady 2 года назад +1

    I lived in Willoughby but grew up mostly in Wickliffe!! I love this dude even more!!

  • @GrandeColdBrews
    @GrandeColdBrews 2 года назад +2

    I've been waiting on this one! Being from Ohio and his hometown I'm incredibly happy for Wardlow. I attended Dynamite last night in Cleveland. Big support for him! He's a cool dude. Awesome interview! Glad to see you both rep for Ohio haha. Thanks for the interview!

    • @patriciarockwell2227
      @patriciarockwell2227 2 года назад +2

      I'm from Ohio too and it's SOOO wonderful to have somebody like him come from here. Make fun of Ohio all you want...WE'VE GOT WARDLOW!

  • @ToxicAvengerCleanYourMind
    @ToxicAvengerCleanYourMind 2 года назад +1

    This is the guy that can compete with whoever WWE has as their face of the company... It's cool seeing this guy's career because I don't see anybody stopping him for awhile... He's a main eventer and a major talent

  • @garycrutcher1856
    @garycrutcher1856 2 года назад

    I enjoy watching your interview with wardlow. Keep up with the good work. thank you chris

  • @benbaldo
    @benbaldo 2 года назад

    Absolutely loved this interview. Nice to get to know Wardlow and when it came to a match with MJF he snapped right into character mode.

  • @MADGUNSMONSTER
    @MADGUNSMONSTER 2 года назад +1

    Wardlow is one of the handful of wrestlers that keep us tuning in. Kudos to him and may his career go swimmingly.

  • @rehanahmed4921
    @rehanahmed4921 2 года назад +2

    FANTASTIC INTERVIEW CHRIS VAN VLIET 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @mringram
    @mringram 2 года назад

    Awesome interview

  • @UtopssAKAPJ
    @UtopssAKAPJ 2 года назад +2

    Mark my words future AEW World Champion
    Such a nice guy and honest

  • @johnjensen8470
    @johnjensen8470 2 года назад

    Such a great interview as always! Hearing how much a fan Wardlow is was amazing!

  • @johndavies5582
    @johndavies5582 2 года назад

    Great interview this guy is about to blow up even more....his moment is now

  • @AstridNyx
    @AstridNyx 2 года назад +4

    He has such a deep voice! 😮

  • @thommysaraceno2862
    @thommysaraceno2862 2 года назад

    Great conversation - awesome to see this side of Wardlow. He's got a bright future.

  • @thehitmanhunter6920
    @thehitmanhunter6920 2 года назад +1

    Awesome interview I've been watching wrestling all my life and this is a special athlete I'm from Cleveland Ohio too and its good to see someone else make it as well Awesome

  • @KimsSparkle
    @KimsSparkle 2 года назад

    This was a great interview. I love the current storyline with Wardlow and MJF. So cool to learn more about Wardlow’s personal story.

  • @danialpeach79
    @danialpeach79 2 года назад +1

    Now that was a cool interview, good to see the man behind the muscles, what a cool bloke.

  • @CodemanAmerica
    @CodemanAmerica 2 года назад

    Wardlow seems like a great guy. So refreshing to see his overall outlook is so grounded and grateful. Makes you just want all the best for him that much more. Great athlete as well.

  • @richardlopez5875
    @richardlopez5875 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Chris. I got to get in the head of Wardlow! You ask everything us fans want. I’m speaking for all of us! Thank you

  • @angelocrisostomo7477
    @angelocrisostomo7477 2 года назад

    Great interview Chris 👍👍👍👍👍.
    Greetings from the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

  • @alidanial44
    @alidanial44 2 года назад +1

    Wardlow is just the coolest. Touch wood

  • @bigt102p9
    @bigt102p9 2 года назад +2

    Wardlow has been my favorite since i first saw him in AEW

  • @jeffreysanders6342
    @jeffreysanders6342 2 года назад +1

    LOVE to see Wardlow and the Hardy’s take on MJF and FTR

  • @anthonyquintero6805
    @anthonyquintero6805 2 года назад +2

    Clicked on this so quick. Dude is great!

  • @TheBlackamura
    @TheBlackamura 2 года назад +1

    Amazing interview, Chris!

  • @dionysis84
    @dionysis84 2 года назад +4

    This guy reminds me of the Roman Reigns of AEW. Think he could have a hell of a face turn then an even better heel turn a few years after. Definitely cheering for the dude.

  • @Epsilonsama
    @Epsilonsama 2 года назад +9

    I saw Wardlow in an interview in a local TV station promoting the Community drive and It was the first time I saw Wardlow talk and I was impressed by how well spoken he was. I was damn that guy can be the top guy in AEW and I could see him on a talk show.

  • @MM-bv7ks
    @MM-bv7ks 2 года назад +4

    this dude will go places, that's for sure, and I can't wait for it to happen!

  • @ocelotsix6six
    @ocelotsix6six 2 года назад +1

    Such a good dude. Another great one chris

  • @BigMoneysLife
    @BigMoneysLife 2 года назад +2

    Wardlow is my guy in AEW, love watching him tear people apart! I want to meet him SO BAD!

  • @ellaearle9043
    @ellaearle9043 2 года назад

    Wow this is the first time I've heard this guy speak! Such a personality, cool interview! 💪

  • @edge9088
    @edge9088 2 года назад +1

    I like wardlow even more now. Such a great and humble guy

  • @glazio3855
    @glazio3855 2 года назад

    So glad for this interview. Great questioning Chris to bring put such a humble wrestler and still a fan boy. I'm sold completely let's go wardlow

  • @mellodiehumbert3233
    @mellodiehumbert3233 2 года назад +1

    I could listen to Wardlow speak for days!! that voice is so deep and silky! I can not wait for the MJF turn!

  • @nathanjones5653
    @nathanjones5653 2 года назад +1

    Dude. I got so excited when I seen this. Especially ever since I learned he is a fellow Buckeye, I think he’s now my guy in AEW.

  • @christopherdoroba8724
    @christopherdoroba8724 2 года назад

    I was obsessed with Nash too man! Saw you wrestle in Jersey in Newark when you guys came through last was amazing!

  • @eccy2492
    @eccy2492 2 года назад +4

    Gonna be a huge star,can't wait see him face off with MJF

  • @wrestlingcomicsawesomeness7056
    @wrestlingcomicsawesomeness7056 2 года назад +3

    Man 10 minutes in im saying this is a wonderful interview chris WARDLOW seems like a really humble genuine good human being and hopefully this man absolutely powerbombs mjf into an oblivion sooner or later this makes me like WARDLOW even more I understand what hes talking about the way he grew up and stuff and hes really relatable

  • @jshepard7245
    @jshepard7245 2 года назад +1

    41:00 Wardlow: "I think-I have a feeling later this year we'll be doing this again. I think we're gonna have some things to talk about . . ."

  • @InvisibleFreak23
    @InvisibleFreak23 2 года назад +2

    Great Wrestler with a bright future in front of him!!! I was hooked from the beginning and am glad they give him more time now so that he can transform and rise.

  • @michaelsleets1048
    @michaelsleets1048 2 года назад

    I met Wardlow the next day after Full Gear in Minneapolis at the Airport!! Great guy. Super nice. Loves talking with Fans

  • @thegame7134
    @thegame7134 2 года назад

    Wardlow seems like such a genuine guy, a true fan of wrestling, and a very disciplined man. I see nothing but a bright future for this man. He’s got something you just can’t teach. I can’t even explain it. He’s got the “it” factor

  • @RobbTrevor
    @RobbTrevor 2 года назад +1

    Yah this dude is going to be a huge star

  • @tater82
    @tater82 2 года назад +1

    It seems like DMD really put a lot of people in AEW. I’ve heard a few mention that she mentioned them to Tony,/Cody.
    Chris you’re absolutely amazing, I love listening to your interviews. You definitely deserve more followers.

  • @velvetplatz1024
    @velvetplatz1024 2 года назад +2

    Awesome interview!! I've been waiting to see this whole interview since the Clips on CVV Clips have been coming up(If you're not subscribed to CVV Clips get on it!). I've wanted to know more about Wardlow since I've started watching him. Thanks for another great interview. Keep em coming.

    • @CVVCLIPS
      @CVVCLIPS 2 года назад

      Thanks so much Velvet!