Chris Van Vliet really wish Kurt cud talk about his awesome matches with Chris Benoit those where great but Kurt was the best heel to a face Eddie loved watching them much respect to Kurt and great interviews Chris watched all your videos in 3 days happy new year to u.
Actually the "yes" chant started as the universe mocking DB, and the "what" started by Austin mocking ppl, but stuck around as a honor to Steve at first, now it's a mockery
Kurt Angle is such a humble man...seriously, this guy worked his ass off, his entire life, went through a lot of struggles and still comes out as a good guy, appreciating everything. Love him, loved to hate him, grateful for all his passion and entertainment, a true LEGEND!
Jo Golphin so.. you went with JIM ROSS making a statement that has no factual validity or evidence behind it, yet we all must waste our time reading this false statement. Angle has the accomplishments of go along with statements. So like latoya said, Angle is better. Pure athlete goes to ales bar BTW so again even if you want to try and change what you said it’s still false, know why? Lesnar did it at all levels and if he wanted he might be in the NBA and that’s what great athletes do, did you picture Lesnar dribbling down the court and posting someone up? Lol
lol Vince thinking Baron Corbin was a great storyline. No, Cena or Shelton Benjamin should have been Kurt's final opponent. Those matches write itself.
DJ Skandalous unfortunately WWE has no clue how to book Shelton Benjamin. Gave him a losing streak in ‘05. Momma storyline in ‘06. Put him back with Charlie Haas in ‘07. Gold Standard in ‘08 which was fine but they should’ve at least made him ECW champion at the TLC ppv against Christian in the ladder match. Since his comeback he’s done nothing. It’s a shame.
@@1991awest I agree. I would have put him in a tag team with Kurt, perhaps even winning the tag titles. And eventually Kurt Loses the belts for them. Shelton turns on Kurt and you go on for weeks with Kurt asking for answers, saying Shelton was like son to him. Shelton finally states after several weeks that he hates Kurt for always holding him back. He is the reason why he never got into the world title picture. This would have been bad ass. And you could have even used Chad Gable in this stable too If you wanted as a new World's Greatest Tag Team.
Seems like a right idea but shitty execution.A young guy being put over by retiring a legend but the guy being put over is not someone people can get behind and or getting a heel heat, just a guy who seem to look good and liked by Vince being shoved
Sayan Hernandez Corbin is the next big heel they are high on. It made sense for it to be him. Made ppl hate him more beating one of their childhood wrestlers
@@themagictouch9111 I really wish they'd push him as his Lone Wolf persona even if he's bald. I really don't like that he's being pushed as this tall, laughing high school bully. His NXT persona fit him excellent.
I always liked Kurt ever since his debut in WWF, but what I love about these interviews is you see the other side of these wrestlers, I know Kurt isn't an actual heel, but I would have never guessed how humble of a man he is!
He's good in what ever he does. When he came out I love how they presented him in the beginning!!! They used his background to build his heel character.
One of the most incredible pro wrestling interviews I have ever seen. Really heartbreaking all the injuries Kurt suffered. I legit chocked up. One of the best wrestlers to ever step foot in the ring.
If anyone has any doubts about Chris' ability, look at Kurts body language between the start and the end of the interview. He just naturally gets people to open up. Top class as always
Tully Horseman thanks buddy, it had I think everything you would want in a major feud, drama, aggression and most importantly in ring talent. Just wow.
@El Santo I remember watching that match on Raw. Cena almost won and got a babyface push after that before the thuganomics gimmick. The Corbin win in wrestlemania helped no one.
What I love the most is how sometimes at the start of the interview, the interviewee can be reserved or quiet to begin but after a few questions they really come out of themselves and enjoy it. Shows how fantastic of an interviewer Chris is. Great work man
Watch his appearances from like 2016, 2017, 2018 with podcast people like Steve Austin, Raven, and other media he was appearing on at the time. He was talking about his drug addictions a lot, and was always incredibly honest in what he said. It's refreshing, and even although he's talking about being a major drug addict in the past, he still comes across as respectable. Just another example of Kurt putting on how to clinics just by letting people watch as he goes about his business. The man is a real living ledgend.
Kurt Angle vs Bret Hart (in their prime) is that one dream match that would be truly imo the greatest wrestling match of all time Good interview as always Chris, you’re truly a one of a kind interviewer
I remember Kurt saying back in the day that he wanted to wrestle Bret at a WM. Both of them in their prime would have Match of The Night written all over it but I guess it's up there with The Rock vs Shawn Michaels, Hulk Hogan vs Stone Cold, Chyna vs Victoria (those two in their prime is a dream match of mine, which could've happened in TNA when Chyna returned but she returned as in a referee/enforcer like capacity), DDP vs The Rock, Eddie Guerrero vs Shawn Michaels & Sting vs The Rock etc. as dream matches that we'll never see.
Hamza Khaliq by you profile picture I’m guessing you 18-20 years old. I’m by no means a fan of Bret Hart. I started watching WWF since late 99’ when I was 6 years old and huge fan of the attitude era and all. But Bret Hart popularity in his time 88-96 was huge. Cm punk is a huge Bret Hart fan as well
Kurt Angle has had 5 broken necks, drug addictions, dead family members and his ex wife Karen left him for Jarrett. Of course he's in a lot of pain but it's his perseverance through it that made him a hero.
@Dylan Fulk , good point, I knew some of the old school pro-wrestlers. I was a kickboxer many moons ago. I was a pretty tough guy and a tough all-around martial artist. But, I had a lot of respect for pro wrestlers, those guys put their bodies through torture day in and day out. I have seen those guys get injured on television only to give them a call a few days later to ask if it was a legit injury to find out it was and they are having or had major surgery. That is a serious job, I could not do it!
I love these interviews CVv, The grace , respect and appreciation etc between two men on these videos is so refreshing simultaneously learning from them it’s awesome and comforting 💯
Because Kurt Angle is 12-17 years removed from his prime days. So yeah he got old. In Ruthless Aggression era he was in his early-mid 30s. Kurt Angle was 49-50 during his recent run so it will make a major difference in strength, speed and stamina. Years of Injuries and drug abuse took a toll on his wrestling abilities. Kurt said that since 2013 he was out of his prime as his body aged from drugs and alcohol. So yeah he is not the old Kurt angle anymore :(
I met Kurt twice at events and that man is very humble. He is by far one of the nicest people I have ever had the chance to meet. I know he’s had his struggles with alcohol and pills but the guy is doing well with sobriety and it was an honor meeting an Olympic gold medalist and WWE Hall of Famer. He is one of my all time favorites and one of the best in the business in my opinion. Great interview!
one of my favorite memories was seeing Kurt defend his title against Brock at SummerSlam 03, hell of a match to see live. great interview with an absolute legend
Angle fav moment 2 me is when he won his 1st wwf title beating the rock crying and then his rub as the champ none have compared 2 his tweener heel/face charcter he could face any1 and get himself and his challenger over and the whole thing with eric angle that sgit was gold
Chris didn't get to ask his gratitude question, but I think Angle would say he's grateful for his family, the opportunities he's had & being able to still provide for his family. Great interview, as usual. 👍✌️❤️
After seeing how NJPW handled the retirement of jushin thunder liger, I get even more disgusted with how WWE did Angle at Mania last year. Ugh. Kurt is one of my all time favs.
I was there at no way out when he wrestled the undertaker. I was just a little kid and it’s still the greatest match I’ve ever seen. I went into that match not a fan of Kurt Angle but when that match ended I left a huge fan. He’s been one of my favorites ever since.
Man on man, Bret vs angle would have been the big daddy of all dream matches.... what could have been Amazing work as always Chris, 2020 already bringing bangers 🔥🔥🔥
Geez, glad you got there in time Chris!! Kurt was easily my favourite wrestler growing up.. and a big reason I returned to watching when he came back in 2016!! Great interview
Chris Van Vilet, thanks for posting this interview. Always great to watch these interviews. I had the fortune to meet Kurt Angle late last year in 2019 at my gym, we spoke a little and took a selfie together which he was kind enough to oblige. Great down to earth guy! Made my day! Legend
Most humble man. Honestly makes me appreciate him more as a legend seeing this side of him. Seeing how open and honest he was about his career and life. This is a great interview with one of the greatest.
I remember watching Kurt Angle in the 1996 Olympic Summer Games after the match he had a post interview with Bob Costas saying that was his last match he will have. He retired as an amateur Olympic medal wrestler. Angle broke down & said he didn't know to do with the rest of his life. Luckily WWE called he thought pro wrestling was dumb but gave it a shot. Years later he works in TNA then goes back to WWE what a legend. The greatest technical pro wrestler/sports entertainer in history of Pro Wrestling & has great comedic timing & can tell great stories!
I know we are supposed to comment on Kurt but I gotta say what a great interviewer! Thoughtful questions, no interruptions, going with the flow, letting the guest answer freely without interruptions, not making it about himself, respectful without sucking up, etc. Kudos Chris !
Chris you have a natural ability to make an interview feel like a good ol conversation between two friends catching up after a long time of no see. Insightful questions too btw, keep up the great work my guy and much respect to the legend Kurt Angle.
it’s crazy how goofy and funny he could be yet it never took away from his toughness. he always came across as a badass threat in his whole run at wwe. top 5 all time for me.
Kurt Angle. That was a great interview, could have listened for 2 hours. Great guy, with great stories. Love your content Chris keep up the good work... 👍
you’re the best wrestling journalist and interviewer that i’ve seen. you dont put the werstlers through scrutiny like how the others do. you’re a real advocate for a market that gets overlooked for the kayfabe aspect of it.
@@bluegrassjoe2413 It was a great match the build was perfect. Looking back now I'm glad Batista injury had made this match possible. Kurt Angle was his replacement as the brand top wrestler.
@@bluegrassjoe2413 I haven't watched that match in years but it was easily one of my favourite matches that Kurt did in his first run in the wwe. Taker surprised me that he could hang with Kurt who was back then a absolutely wrestling machine.
I must say, I quite enjoy your interviews. I like a longform, more in-depth style. You also have a calm enough approach where it's very easy to listen to.
Great interview. Chris van vliet is so good and loved hearing the highs and lows of Kurt's career. Hope he enjoys his family life more now that he only works 2-3 days with wwe. Loved him as an a in ring performer more than on the mic. Glad he knew when to call it a day.
@bee boo So glad you took the time out of your day to tell us how much you hate something. Super edgy and cool. Care to tell us about the rest of the things you don't like? I'm sure the rest of the people in this thread are super interested in hearing about it.
This is an incredible interview A lot of us glamorize the Attitude Era, it's amazing that Kurt is able to open up and speak about the good, bad and ugly from that time
@@Marooshaz yes you are correct as his working with AEW makes WWE talent off limits now unfortunately. You'll have to wait for either CVV to not be associated with AEW or when Taker eventually retires and is available like Kurt now is
Thanks for making this happen CVV! Great interview with one of the best. Awesome to hear about his recovery and crediting his wife to finally set him on a path to better health and self. Happy 2020!!
what fascinates me about this interview, besides the great content youre producing here and everywhere else, is the fact that at the beginning, it seems that Kurt doesnt really care about anything. He seems apathic and not interested in giving this interview. But you managed to make him laugh, talk openly, smile and have a good time until the very last second. This is was a good journalist is doing - he is asking the right questions in the right way at the right time, to make it as comfortable as possible for the other person. Psychologically, its absolutely amazing to watch Kurt getting more and more into you and the conversation! Brilliantly done, like always!
Chris interview some NJPW talent if possible when they are in the states or even Japan. Even Tanahashi as your 1st real Japanese talent, Okada, Naito, etc. Happy New Year CVV.
Most of the New Japan people you mentioned don't have very good English skills unfortunately although Okada I'm pretty sure has a decent grasp on English so that could probably work although more than likely they all would have to be done through an interpreter which would hurt the flow of the interview too much. The North American/English based ones however like Ospreay, Eagles and pretty much the entire Bullet Club could work
@King Chris If he was going to interview any Japanese Talent, it would, probably be WWE Talent since they're so much more accessible than NJPW. Like I could see him interviewing Shinsuke or Asuka. They both speak pretty good English. Hell, he could even do a two-part double interview so Shinsuke can translate for Asuka when needed like he did on UUDD when Woods was interviewing them.
I remember my first time seeing him after he went to rehab was a few years afterwards, he just looked so battered and weak. I felt so bad for him cause obviously I was young and didn't realize what was going on. So to me it happened out of nowhere, the last time I had seen him he was in great shape still being the Kurt I knew and loved. This is an incredible interview
Didn't like they handled kurts last run. I honestly think that was Vince being petty vince. Glad kurt sees it different though that's really all that matters
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Kurt angel last match was terrible
Chris the legend
YOU SUCK!
Angle is one of my favs
Chris Van Vliet really wish Kurt cud talk about his awesome matches with Chris Benoit those where great but Kurt was the best heel to a face Eddie loved watching them much respect to Kurt and great interviews Chris watched all your videos in 3 days happy new year to u.
Actually the "yes" chant started as the universe mocking DB, and the "what" started by Austin mocking ppl, but stuck around as a honor to Steve at first, now it's a mockery
Kurt Angle is such a humble man...seriously, this guy worked his ass off, his entire life, went through a lot of struggles and still comes out as a good guy, appreciating everything.
Love him, loved to hate him, grateful for all his passion and entertainment, a true LEGEND!
Agreed, he's a legend. "Oh it's true, it's DAMN true!"
beutiful comment good sir or maam
Truly one of the goat in ring performers, made everyone he wrestled look like a million bucks and could work any style. Impressive athlete to boot
He won gold medal with freaking broken neck.
I thought that “humble” said “horrible”
Kurt Angle: Best Pure Wrestler
Chris Van Vilet: Best Interviewer
Shelton Benjamin
@@JoshJakeG
Not better than Angle.
You said the best pure wrestler. Jim Ross himself said that Shelton Benjamin was the best pure athlete in WWE. Look it up.
@@JoshJakeG
Well as far as wrestling, Angle is better. Don't get me wrong, I love Shelton Benjamin, but he's not Angle.
Jo Golphin so.. you went with JIM ROSS making a statement that has no factual validity or evidence behind it, yet we all must waste our time reading this false statement. Angle has the accomplishments of go along with statements. So like latoya said, Angle is better. Pure athlete goes to ales bar BTW so again even if you want to try and change what you said it’s still false, know why? Lesnar did it at all levels and if he wanted he might be in the NBA and that’s what great athletes do, did you picture Lesnar dribbling down the court and posting someone up? Lol
lol Vince thinking Baron Corbin was a great storyline. No, Cena or Shelton Benjamin should have been Kurt's final opponent. Those matches write itself.
DJ Skandalous unfortunately WWE has no clue how to book Shelton Benjamin. Gave him a losing streak in ‘05. Momma storyline in ‘06. Put him back with Charlie Haas in ‘07. Gold Standard in ‘08 which was fine but they should’ve at least made him ECW champion at the TLC ppv against Christian in the ladder match. Since his comeback he’s done nothing. It’s a shame.
@@1991awest I agree. I would have put him in a tag team with Kurt, perhaps even winning the tag titles. And eventually Kurt Loses the belts for them. Shelton turns on Kurt and you go on for weeks with Kurt asking for answers, saying Shelton was like son to him. Shelton finally states after several weeks that he hates Kurt for always holding him back. He is the reason why he never got into the world title picture.
This would have been bad ass. And you could have even used Chad Gable in this stable too If you wanted as a new World's Greatest Tag Team.
While with Cena it's just hey I was your first opponent and now I want you to be my last
As Angle even said that was the plan if he went another year like he was supposed too
Seems like a right idea but shitty execution.A young guy being put over by retiring a legend but the guy being put over is not someone people can get behind and or getting a heel heat, just a guy who seem to look good and liked by Vince being shoved
He definitely should have had a better retirement opponent
cmon, Baron is decent
@@shoppingclever7411 Angle deserved better than decent
Yea Corbin was pretty bad n still is too me with his character
Sayan Hernandez Corbin is the next big heel they are high on. It made sense for it to be him. Made ppl hate him more beating one of their childhood wrestlers
@@themagictouch9111 I really wish they'd push him as his Lone Wolf persona even if he's bald. I really don't like that he's being pushed as this tall, laughing high school bully. His NXT persona fit him excellent.
I always liked Kurt ever since his debut in WWF, but what I love about these interviews is you see the other side of these wrestlers, I know Kurt isn't an actual heel, but I would have never guessed how humble of a man he is!
He's good in what ever he does. When he came out I love how they presented him in the beginning!!! They used his background to build his heel character.
One of the most incredible pro wrestling interviews I have ever seen. Really heartbreaking all the injuries Kurt suffered. I legit chocked up. One of the best wrestlers to ever step foot in the ring.
If anyone has any doubts about Chris' ability, look at Kurts body language between the start and the end of the interview.
He just naturally gets people to open up. Top class as always
So true, Kurt is very stiff in the beginning then little by little he starts getting comfortable for the rest of the interview.
Ben Sims very true
Great point yep
Skipped to last part expecting a subtle difference... Fuck me that's a big change. Chris is awesome
i think him just being really genuine helps alot
His matches with Aj styles in TNA are some of the best ones
Or with samoa joe , Kurt really got some of the best matches of some top talent
Angle Vs Benoit
And Angle Vs Eddie were great also
His matches with Desmond Wolfe have to be some of the most slept on masterpieces ever!
Lukas Cage You‘re right. The Angle-Benoit series of matches in 2001 was awesome. Doesn‘t get any better.
Tully Horseman thanks buddy, it had I think everything you would want in a major feud, drama, aggression and most importantly in ring talent. Just wow.
Vince wasn’t right. They drop and pick up storylines when ever they feel like it!!! Damn it Vince no one wanted to see kurt end against Corbin
Connors Coarse Fishing Journey they really do idk wtf is wrong with Vince 🤦🏻♂️
This was as bad as not booking taker vs Sting when given the opportunity.
it wouldn't have been a good match no matter who he wrestled. So the right thing to do is put over a heel on the way out
@El Santo you're probably right. I don't remember the fued Cena and Angle had back then. Is that when Cena came out and beat up the Wyatt family?
@El Santo I remember watching that match on Raw. Cena almost won and got a babyface push after that before the thuganomics gimmick. The Corbin win in wrestlemania helped no one.
What I love the most is how sometimes at the start of the interview, the interviewee can be reserved or quiet to begin but after a few questions they really come out of themselves and enjoy it. Shows how fantastic of an interviewer Chris is. Great work man
Kurt Angle is a wrestling machine. Much respect.
Thank you Chris.
That was one of the most honest interviews I’ve ever watched.
Yeah, wow!!!
Watch his appearances from like 2016, 2017, 2018 with podcast people like Steve Austin, Raven, and other media he was appearing on at the time. He was talking about his drug addictions a lot, and was always incredibly honest in what he said. It's refreshing, and even although he's talking about being a major drug addict in the past, he still comes across as respectable. Just another example of Kurt putting on how to clinics just by letting people watch as he goes about his business. The man is a real living ledgend.
Definitely truth 😎
Kurt is one of my favourite wrestles
Kurt Angle vs Bret Hart (in their prime) is that one dream match that would be truly imo the greatest wrestling match of all time
Good interview as always Chris, you’re truly a one of a kind interviewer
I remember Kurt saying back in the day that he wanted to wrestle Bret at a WM. Both of them in their prime would have Match of The Night written all over it but I guess it's up there with The Rock vs Shawn Michaels, Hulk Hogan vs Stone Cold, Chyna vs Victoria (those two in their prime is a dream match of mine, which could've happened in TNA when Chyna returned but she returned as in a referee/enforcer like capacity), DDP vs The Rock, Eddie Guerrero vs Shawn Michaels & Sting vs The Rock etc. as dream matches that we'll never see.
TheBraunMachine2011 yea 01’Kurt angle and 89’ Bret Hart would’ve been great
And Dynamite Kid
Bret Hart sucked 😂
Hamza Khaliq by you profile picture I’m guessing you 18-20 years old. I’m by no means a fan of Bret Hart. I started watching WWF since late 99’ when I was 6 years old and huge fan of the attitude era and all. But Bret Hart popularity in his time 88-96 was huge. Cm punk is a huge Bret Hart fan as well
God Bless Him. He is so torn. Mentally and Physically.
His voice sounds thick or off than before
It’s sad and confusing to see Kurt so torn up mental and physically but yet he’s still so darn ripped but bloated looking in the face at the same time
My favorite TH-camr ! Happy to listen to this one, thanks Chris
47:34 “When I get married to something, I do it excessively”
Judging by your 5 children, I believe you
Jacob godsey 😂😂
Jacob godsey
That’s just excessive beastiality sex with Sharmell
Jacob godsey Well tbh Jason Jordan looks like he is Kurts son. They both have a resemblance! :P
Jacob godsey 😂😂
bursting condoms confirmend?
To me kurt looks like he's in pain all the time
Ikr I'm happy he had a good run when he came back up to his retirement
Kurt Angle has had 5 broken necks, drug addictions, dead family members and his ex wife Karen left him for Jarrett. Of course he's in a lot of pain but it's his perseverance through it that made him a hero.
I agree he looks very uncomfortable
@Dylan Fulk , good point, I knew some of the old school pro-wrestlers. I was a kickboxer many moons ago. I was a pretty tough guy and a tough all-around martial artist. But, I had a lot of respect for pro wrestlers, those guys put their bodies through torture day in and day out. I have seen those guys get injured on television only to give them a call a few days later to ask if it was a legit injury to find out it was and they are having or had major surgery. That is a serious job, I could not do it!
Big Beard it's because he is .
I love these interviews CVv, The grace , respect and appreciation etc between two men on these videos is so refreshing simultaneously learning from them it’s awesome and comforting 💯
Kurt Angle was an animal in the mid 2000s. It was painful seeing him compete in his last few matches
Because Kurt Angle is 12-17 years removed from his prime days. So yeah he got old. In Ruthless Aggression era he was in his early-mid 30s. Kurt Angle was 49-50 during his recent run so it will make a major difference in strength, speed and stamina. Years of Injuries and drug abuse took a toll on his wrestling abilities. Kurt said that since 2013 he was out of his prime as his body aged from drugs and alcohol. So yeah he is not the old Kurt angle anymore :(
Kurt was fire!!
#BLACKBOOKT.V Channel more than 10 years ago yeah he certainly was!
@@kingsley2837 hell yea! He was one of those "i like him lowkey" types but their was a time HE WAS WRESTLING
@ULTIMATE HELLWIG 5ball together lol he talked about that like a gangster getting shot lol
I met Kurt twice at events and that man is very humble. He is by far one of the nicest people I have ever had the chance to meet. I know he’s had his struggles with alcohol and pills but the guy is doing well with sobriety and it was an honor meeting an Olympic gold medalist and WWE Hall of Famer. He is one of my all time favorites and one of the best in the business in my opinion. Great interview!
OH IT'S TRUE. IT'S DAMN TRUE! Finally the interview is online. Thank you Chris :D
Oh it's true!!
one of my favorite memories was seeing Kurt defend his title against Brock at SummerSlam 03, hell of a match to see live. great interview with an absolute legend
thats the one where Brock almost broke his body in half right?!
Ruthless aggression Kurt Angle was Kurt in his prime
I liked Wrestling Machine Kurt Angle with the mouth guard and the stare, when he debuted in TNA against Samoa Joe, that was a scary Kurt Angle.
He was a special type of beast in TNA
For me I think TNA angle was the best
PERC ANGLE
2006 Kurt was such a badass. I didn't like 2004-05 Kurt though, his gimmick was too unlikable and cowardly and it made him look weak.
1 hour of Kurt Angle! It’s true! It’s true!
Oh it's damn true!
FRGN: oh it’s damn true!
@Chris Van Vliet what's your favorite Kurt Angle match or moment?..
Angle fav moment 2 me is when he won his 1st wwf title beating the rock crying and then his rub as the champ none have compared 2 his tweener heel/face charcter he could face any1 and get himself and his challenger over and the whole thing with eric angle that sgit was gold
He's got Olympic gold what about you ?
Wow what an amazing interview I didn't know the struggle Angle had to go through, probably the best one yet Chris!!!!
Chris didn't get to ask his gratitude question, but I think Angle would say he's grateful for his family, the opportunities he's had & being able to still provide for his family. Great interview, as usual. 👍✌️❤️
Thanks Tim! I wasn’t asking the gratitude question yet when I had the chance to sit down with Kurt for this interview
Oh, ok. I thought it got bumped due to time. The gratitude question was a good addition. Keep up the good work. 👍✌❤
This could be your very best interview, Chris. Great work.
It’s definitely my fav
I could listen kurt angle Talk for hours he's got great storyes
After seeing how NJPW handled the retirement of jushin thunder liger, I get even more disgusted with how WWE did Angle at Mania last year. Ugh. Kurt is one of my all time favs.
TophDaGreat New Japan is how WWE should’ve done Kurt Angle’s farewell. New Japan showed alot of gratitude to Liger.
Welcome to WWE, enjoy your stay.
After hearing this interview, I can only assume Vince purposely put Angle in a lackluster final match to spite him because he said no to another year.
@@senoka4638 exactly. His retirement helped enhance one of the biggest heels. If that's now how retirement is supposed to work than idk how it could.
“Wwe bad...”
I was there at no way out when he wrestled the undertaker. I was just a little kid and it’s still the greatest match I’ve ever seen. I went into that match not a fan of Kurt Angle but when that match ended I left a huge fan. He’s been one of my favorites ever since.
Oh yes the 2006 wrestling machine
No one has ever been better in the ring. Great interview by Chris as well.
Made me smile when me mentioned his matches in WCPW :)
Awesome how much he opens up throughout the interview. Will always remember being 10-12 years old watching kurt during that 03-06 run. Great memories.
Man on man, Bret vs angle would have been the big daddy of all dream matches.... what could have been
Amazing work as always Chris, 2020 already bringing bangers 🔥🔥🔥
Fantastic sit down talk with Kurt Angle.. Chris!
Geez, glad you got there in time Chris!! Kurt was easily my favourite wrestler growing up.. and a big reason I returned to watching when he came back in 2016!! Great interview
The best interview I've seen in a long time
Great Interview Chris Van Vliet 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I’m just a sexy Kurt I’ll make your ankle hurt by far my favorite Angle moment of all time😂
IB Gang 💀💀💀😂😂😂
Fuck yes that was hilarious
And then he ruthlessly slaps the ankle lock on Sherri and she sells it like she's being murdered. That got me back in the day. 😅
Chris Van Vilet, thanks for posting this interview. Always great to watch these interviews. I had the fortune to meet Kurt Angle late last year in 2019 at my gym, we spoke a little and took a selfie together which he was kind enough to oblige. Great down to earth guy! Made my day! Legend
I can't think of someone who has dedicated their body more to the sport of wrestling than Kurt. He's a treasure.
Most humble man. Honestly makes me appreciate him more as a legend seeing this side of him. Seeing how open and honest he was about his career and life. This is a great interview with one of the greatest.
I remember watching Kurt Angle in the 1996 Olympic Summer Games after the match he had a post interview with Bob Costas saying that was his last match he will have. He retired as an amateur Olympic medal wrestler. Angle broke down & said he didn't know to do with the rest of his life. Luckily WWE called he thought pro wrestling was dumb but gave it a shot. Years later he works in TNA then goes back to WWE what a legend. The greatest technical pro wrestler/sports entertainer in history of Pro Wrestling & has great comedic timing & can tell great stories!
I know we are supposed to comment on Kurt but I gotta say what a great interviewer! Thoughtful questions, no interruptions, going with the flow, letting the guest answer freely without interruptions, not making it about himself, respectful without sucking up, etc. Kudos Chris !
Chris you never disappoint! Awesome interview.
What a lovely guy. So humble and down to earth and really open to talk about anything. Hats off for a really great interview. 👏👏
CVV no 1 interview 2020
LOVE THE WORK
Chris you have a natural ability to make an interview feel like a good ol conversation between two friends catching up after a long time of no see. Insightful questions too btw, keep up the great work my guy and much respect to the legend Kurt Angle.
You can tell chris is a huge fan of Kurt with the questions he asked, great episode
Man Kurt's been through so many dark days. I wish this man nothing but absolutely amazing health and happiness
First interview of 2020 conducted by the best interviewer of all time was phenomenal! Great conversation with the Olympic Gold Medalist himself 🙌
Thank you for that interview!! Both of you, I love Kurt Angle
Dude that was a quality interview, can't wait to see "WHOSE NEXT"
Who's Next LOL
Maybe Vince
What makes these interviews great is that you're a legit wrestling fan. Awesome work bro.
it’s crazy how goofy and funny he could be yet it never took away from his toughness. he always came across as a badass threat in his whole run at wwe. top 5 all time for me.
So good I didn't want it to end. Great interview with one of the best wrestlers Kurt Angle!
Kurt Angle. That was a great interview, could have listened for 2 hours. Great guy, with great stories. Love your content Chris keep up the good work... 👍
you’re the best wrestling journalist and interviewer that i’ve seen. you dont put the werstlers through scrutiny like how the others do. you’re a real advocate for a market that gets overlooked for the kayfabe aspect of it.
The No Way Out match from 2006 against Taker is one of my favorite matches
That was a WrestleMania quality match. Angle had a lot of those type of matches under his belt.
@@Dewaynesite1 what i remember the most was being surprised because it showcased both Angle and Taker's mat wrestling ability. Such a great match.
@@bluegrassjoe2413 It was a great match the build was perfect. Looking back now I'm glad Batista injury had made this match possible. Kurt Angle was his replacement as the brand top wrestler.
@@bluegrassjoe2413 I haven't watched that match in years but it was easily one of my favourite matches that Kurt did in his first run in the wwe. Taker surprised me that he could hang with Kurt who was back then a absolutely wrestling machine.
And he did that match with a broken frickin' neck! It's true! It's damn true!
Great interview with Kurt Angle! Thank you for answering my question! Your the best Chris!
I must say, I quite enjoy your interviews. I like a longform, more in-depth style. You also have a calm enough approach where it's very easy to listen to.
What are you thanking us for?
You did all the work. Thank YOU dude.
Kurt is definitely one of the greatest in ring talents ever. He took to WWE like a duck to water and I always enjoyed watching him.
Great interview. Chris van vliet is so good and loved hearing the highs and lows of Kurt's career. Hope he enjoys his family life more now that he only works 2-3 days with wwe. Loved him as an a in ring performer more than on the mic. Glad he knew when to call it a day.
chris: I can't think of a bad kurt angle match.
kurt: hopefully I didn't have one, I dunno, I wouldn't remember.
LOL. kurts a boss.
I literally was reading this comment as it came up in the interview. That’s wild.
I can.. His last one lol
This was great. Kurt angle has always been someone I admire. It was great to hear him be so honest. Thank you chris van flueeue!
Angle's "YOU SUCK" theme might be one of the most underrated entrance gimmicks in wrestling
That was an amazing interview. Your enthusiasm and work ethetic in the outros are a big inspiration to me
Van Vliet hit the jackpot getting the Olympic Legend himself to sit down for an interview
What a great and entertaining conversation with a great Human Being. Really enjoyed this. Thank you.
Glad to see Kurt Angle doing well. He is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Feel honoured to have lived through his career.
Wow Chris, way to start off 2020! Great interview bud, looking forward to what’s next 💪🏻
Kurt is a wonderful human being. Imagine if we had got Kurt Angle vs Tito Ortiz lol. Twin magic
Always love your interviews. So glad to see this one
Kurt in this interview kind of sounds like Thanos.
kind of looks like him to
@@lewisreeves9843 Exxactly was going to be my response hahahaha
Angle and Brolin sound almost identical.
@bee boo So glad you took the time out of your day to tell us how much you hate something. Super edgy and cool. Care to tell us about the rest of the things you don't like? I'm sure the rest of the people in this thread are super interested in hearing about it.
@@mr.fantastic1854 nah man do a creative roast
This is an incredible interview
A lot of us glamorize the Attitude Era, it's amazing that Kurt is able to open up and speak about the good, bad and ugly from that time
My dream CVV interview is with The Undertaker.
And I know it'll happen sooner rather than later.
I don’t think so, unfortunately. Since Chris started with AEW, he is yet to interview an active WWE wrestler. I don’t think that’s a coincidence.
@@Marooshaz yes you are correct as his working with AEW makes WWE talent off limits now unfortunately. You'll have to wait for either CVV to not be associated with AEW or when Taker eventually retires and is available like Kurt now is
@@Marooshaz Taker is not even active, maybe twice a year
yes and we need Chris to do the interview because he will ask great questions. I want to see Kane as well.
The Fiend I obviously meant “active” in terms of contract status (Taker re-signed about a year ago), not necessarily how often he wrestles
Great interview as always Chris n congratulations on the podcast!
GREAT GET Chris. I loved this, Now you NEED to get Vince Russo on this year
Thank you gentlemen for all your hard work to make this awesome interview happen! :)
Thanks for making this happen CVV! Great interview with one of the best. Awesome to hear about his recovery and crediting his wife to finally set him on a path to better health and self. Happy 2020!!
This was easily one of my fave, top 3, interviews done by you Chris. It was great!
Oh chris i love your voice 😹, best interviewer ever 🥺♥️
what fascinates me about this interview, besides the great content youre producing here and everywhere else, is the fact that at the beginning, it seems that Kurt doesnt really care about anything. He seems apathic and not interested in giving this interview. But you managed to make him laugh, talk openly, smile and have a good time until the very last second. This is was a good journalist is doing - he is asking the right questions in the right way at the right time, to make it as comfortable as possible for the other person. Psychologically, its absolutely amazing to watch Kurt getting more and more into you and the conversation! Brilliantly done, like always!
Chris interview some NJPW talent if possible when they are in the states or even Japan. Even Tanahashi as your 1st real Japanese talent, Okada, Naito, etc.
Happy New Year CVV.
Most of the New Japan people you mentioned don't have very good English skills unfortunately although Okada I'm pretty sure has a decent grasp on English so that could probably work although more than likely they all would have to be done through an interpreter which would hurt the flow of the interview too much. The North American/English based ones however like Ospreay, Eagles and pretty much the entire Bullet Club could work
Tama Tonga pls 🙏 🤞
Jay White 👏
kenta would be amazing
@King Chris If he was going to interview any Japanese Talent, it would, probably be WWE Talent since they're so much more accessible than NJPW. Like I could see him interviewing Shinsuke or Asuka. They both speak pretty good English. Hell, he could even do a two-part double interview so Shinsuke can translate for Asuka when needed like he did on UUDD when Woods was interviewing them.
Chris you are not only the goat...but the sweetest guy! cant wait to meet you one day and shake your hand! Well done on every single one of these!
Kudos to Kurt for loving Vince Russo! Thank you Chris!
I remember my first time seeing him after he went to rehab was a few years afterwards, he just looked so battered and weak. I felt so bad for him cause obviously I was young and didn't realize what was going on. So to me it happened out of nowhere, the last time I had seen him he was in great shape still being the Kurt I knew and loved. This is an incredible interview
Kurt Angle vs Bret Hart would’ve been the best match ever. Specially if it woulda been for a title Mid or Major 🔥🔥🔥
So many great memories come to mind every time I see Kurt Angle. What an amazing talent!
I've never clicked on a video faster
Worth it, watching
Kurt Angle. My hero in the late 90s, early 2000s. Bought his book (it’s true, it’s true), cracked up in his videos. Thanks for everything Kurt!
Didn't like they handled kurts last run. I honestly think that was Vince being petty vince. Glad kurt sees it different though that's really all that matters
man, why didn't this show up in my subs! great interview again Chris!
Awesome Interview like ALWAYS!
38:16 In case anyone was wondering about Jason Jordan like I was😂👍🙏
Thank you‼️
@@ajreese846 👍👍👍
Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar had such great chemistry that Iron man match on Smackdown is one of the best matches I ever seen
I see this Raid ad so much I'm never going to try the game because of it
Fantastic interview as always! 👍🏻
At the time the best in-ring performer was between Kurt, Benoit, Jericho, and Guerrero, those guys were having great matches all the time