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Dexter Lumis: WWE Release, Wyatt Sicks, Why He Never Talked, What's Next, Samuel Shaw Sep 01, 2026

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Samuel Shaw (@thesamuelshaw) is a professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE as Dexter Lumis. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Nashville, TN to discuss why he didn't talk in WWE, the inspiration behind his psychotic character, how he became a part of The Wyatt Sicks, being in one of the few wrestling weddings that did not end in disaster, working with The Miz, getting released by WWE, what's next, and more!

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AskCVV #150 - Cody Rhodes With Paul Heyman?, OTM Debut, Royce Keys Heel Turn, AEW All In Predictions Aug 28, 2026

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See you at the next Insight LIVE in New Orleans! Get tickets at https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #150! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet discusses a possible heel turn from Cody Rhodes and what it might look like if he aligned himself with Paul Heyman, he also answers questions about whether Je'Von Evans could be the youngest Intercontinental Champion ever, if Leon Slater will beat Nic Nemeth to become the youngest TNA World Champion, whether Will Ospreay or Kenny Omega will leave AEW All In as the AEW World Champion, Mount Rushmore of WWE talk shows, the best matches CVV was there for live, the upcoming brother vs. brother match between Rey Fenix & Penta and much more! Quote I'm thinking about: “Congratulations on your failure. Most people don’t even try.”

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Trish Stratus: 25 Years Of Stratusfaction, Attitude Era, Lita, Loading Screen, One More Match Aug 27, 2026

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Trish Stratus (@trishstratuscom) is a professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet live in Toronto, Canada to discuss her historic WWE career, having to follow Hulk Hogan vs. The Rock at WrestleMania 18, winning the Women's Championship 7 times, main eventing Raw with Lita, the story behind the loading screen photo from "SmackDown 2: Shut Your Mouth", her infamous backstage segment with Triple H, why she enjoyed her second run better than her first, if she wants to have another match, and more!

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Nunzio: Little Guido, ECW, Slapping Brock Lesnar, Undertaker Last Ride, Cruiserweight Title Aug 25, 2026

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James Maritato is a professional wrestler best known for his time in ECW as Little Guido and in WWE as Nunzio. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in New Jersey to discuss which name he is better known as, how he was able to make it in wrestling despite being undersized, slapping Brock Lesnar in a backstage segment, his iconic Last Ride from The Undertaker, winning the Cruiserweight Championship at a house show, still wrestling today, briefly being a WWE referee and more!

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AskCVV #149 - Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed Return?, Best MITB Winners, Early Survivor Series Predictions Aug 21, 2026

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Welcome to AskCVV #149! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about the feud between Oba Femi and Bron Breakker and who will ultimately win their match at SNME, will Paul Heyman align himself with Oba Femi, when Bronson Reed might return from his bicep injury and who his first match will be with, Mount Rushmore of Money In The Bank winners, why The Rock vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan is CVV's favorite match, how interviews typically get set up for Insight, early Survivor Series predictions, a possible new interview with Danhausen and much more! Quote I'm thinking about: “Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

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JBL & Ron Simmons: DAMN!, APA, Eddie Guerrero, BRUTAL Clothesline From Hell, Crazy Road Stories Aug 20, 2026

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John Layfield (@johnbradshawlayfield) and Ron Simmons (@ronsimmonsofficial) are retired professional wrestlers and WWE Hall of Famers. They sit down with Chris Van Vliet in Minneapolis, MN to discuss the formation of the APA, how the door became a part of their backstage set, Ron Simmons' historic world title reign, John Layfield winning the WWE Championship as JBL, how "Damn!" became Ron's catchphrase, JBL's rivalry with Eddie Guerrero, the most brutal Clothesline From Hell and more!

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Je'Von Evans Wants To Be WWE Youngest Champ, Randy Orton, Crazy OG Cutters, WrestleMania Debut Aug 18, 2026

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Get tickets for the next Insight LIVE! https://cvvtix.com Je'Von Evans (@wwjevonevans) is a professional wrestler on WWE Raw. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Minneapolis, MN to discuss starting wrestling training at just 13 years old, wrestling Randy Orton on NXT, being the first person younger than the Elimination Chamber to compete inside the structure, possibly being the youngest World Champion in WWE history, his unbelievable jumping cutter on Bravo Americano, why his match with El Grande Americano was stopped, and more!

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AskCVV #148 - Zilla Fatu's WWE Debut, I Hit The ROCK BOTTOM!, Roman Reigns' Opponent In Mexico City, Best Custom Title Designs Aug 14, 2026

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See you at the next Insight LIVE on August 21 in Toronto with Trish Stratus! https://cvvtix.com Welcome to AskCVV #148! On this episode, Chris Van Vliet answers questions about Zilla Fatu making his NXT debut, how long it will be before he joins The Bloodline, CVV hitting the Rock Bottom on Richard Holliday at Booker T's Reality Of Wrestling, the official start and end dates of The Attitude Era, what's next for Solo Sikoa, when Bray Wyatt should be inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame, the Mount Rushmore of custom WWE Title designs and much more! Quote I'm thinking about: "The cold water doesn't get warmer the longer you wait to jump in" - James King

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Amazing Red: TNA Hall Of Fame, Why He Never Went To WWE, X Division, Inspiring A Generation Aug 13, 2026

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Amazing Red (@amazingred_iod) is a professional wrestler best known for his time in TNA, ROH and House Of Glory. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Orlando, FL to discuss being inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame and why he didn't expect it, returning to TNA after 15 years to compete in an Ultimate X match, being one of the most influential wrestlers of the past 20 years, how he invented the Code Red, having a dark match with CM Punk in WWE in 2005, why he started House Of Glory, breaking his leg while doing mocap for a WWE videogame, if going to WWE or AEW may still be possible, and more!

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