X-Pac on beating addiction, joining the NWO and DX, "X-Pac Heat", teaming with Kane, Hall of Fame
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- Click www.sheathunderwear.com/cvv and enter code 20CVV for a great offer from SHEATH on your order! Thank you SHEATH for sponsoring today's video and for making such incredible underwear!🔥 Sean Waltman, aka X-Pac, is a 2-time WWE Hall of Famer and host of the Pro Wrestling 4 Life podcast. He joins Chris Van Vliet for an in-person interview in Los Angeles, CA to talk about his legendary career, being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice, his role in the NWO and DX, his friendships with Triple H, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, being Kane's tag team partner, his time as the 123 Kid, his reaction to the term "X-Pac Heat" and much more!
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SHAWN IAM VERY PROUD TO BEAT OPIUTTS.CAN'T SPELL BUT YOU GET THE POINT.
When my sister was first schooling for cosmetology I let her experiment with my hair and she accidentally buzzed half my left eye brow off before our huge town party haha
Respect that you didn’t put tearing his asshole in the title would of got more hits haha great job
@@MixerMadness haha that is the title on the CVV Clips channel
I can’t believe Waltman doesn’t remember how he got the name Syxx. Wrestling was their entire lives. Nothing else to remember but wresting stories. The fans all know Waltman was named Syxx because he was the Sixth member of the nWo and someone recommended to Bischoff to spell it like Nikki Syxx from Motley Crue. 1+2+3=6. Hahahaha. Cmon Sean!
X Pac lived one hell of a life.
*lives
I used to look down on him for being a meth addict with hep c - funny enough I got hep c too!
The Chiseled Adonis is so funny he gets a The before his name.
@@yukonjack6204 he done amazing to beat addiction and o hope you have too
@@yukonjack6204 funny how shit works out eh brother? 😂 I managed to get through a heroin addiction without getting hep c! 😅
What I love about this interview is that Xpac - Sean Waltman, treats Chris as his peer: consistent eye contact and body turned towards him. True class act
Xpac is humble as hell always wicked down to earth
I met Sean once in an airport Lounge while he was hanging with the boys while waiting for flight on the way out of town from a house show.
He was friendly, generous, and it was no big thing for him to sign an autograph. Really appreciated him.
Xpac looks great and healthy. I enjoy both his hall of fame speeches, seems like he really thought about what he wanted to say and came from the heart.
i love that he's a 2 time hall of famer....it makes up for how underrated he is. I never understood the random hate he recieved
@@joe.limbus Hate is always going be in the universe.But we knew and appreciate what X-pac has accomplished over 20 years in wrestling industry.
@@joe.limbus exactly. The fact is ask just about any wrestler form the 90s about him and they will say he was the best guy to work with, he could have a match with anyone
He's a humble guy
It makes me happy to see him looking great and healthy...can't say that to our other dead heroes or not so good looking but still alive heroes...
XPac is so underrated when it comes to being one of the smartest people in the wrestling business. Glad he’s doing better, he’s a legend.
Well deserved
I'm a recovering addict myself. It can be tough, especially when the chips are down. Stay strong everyone who's in that position and thanks for this video btw.
Hope you’re well, Jimbo. 🤙🏼
One day at a time, brother. I’m 5 months off the booze and 6 weeks off cigarettes and I never ever thought I’d be able to say that. You fuckin got this man.
@@shanestephens4728 good for you. Been off the opioids for a year now. Hardest moment of my life but it’s been worth it
@@shanestephens4728 God bless you stay strong have faith and stay positive!!
✨Congratulations!!!!✨Keep your head above the sky!!!! You are fearfully, and wonderfully made. The devine has it's hand in your life. Everything...that you've ever wanted is coming in to your life now. Stay True!🎗
Thanks for the kind words everyone. :)
You know what I love about Chris, he is so genuine. He's non judgmental, trustworthy, has genuine empathy, passion for the business and is just authentic. Which is really rare nowadays in the position hes in. I guarantee you, a wrestler could tell him a secret (say pac says something to him he didn't want no one to know, he would never ever repeat for clout/views/interaction etc). One of the good souls.
I like he asks basically every question we fans want to ask….every interview Chris done he asks about their impact times and indies times if they done anything outside wwe
@Brian Hacker stop nit picking
He seems quite fake to me tbh. Giid interviewer tho
I love Chris and feel he's one of the best interviewers...however that ad he did for underwear at the beginning definitely weirded me out a bit.
sean waltman comes across as a mad cool and humble guy. And Chris you are a dope interviewer man. Salute
He is. I met him in Orlando at a TNA event. And before you entered the stage area there was an area where the wrestlers pulled into the arena and you could frequently see multiple of them. He came up to a group of us. Talked to each person there, signed autographs and was just generally awesome. Most would just acknowledge the people but he came over and had no problem mingling. He could hardly walk and still went out of the way
You mean 'forehead'?
I love Pacs honesty, especially when asked how long he's been clean. He isn't afraid to talk about the relapses. He seems to be in a position where he radiates positivity and is really living with a new sense of life. Good for him, I would love to see him make a film with DDP on drug rehab. He isn't painting a pretty picture of hey, attend rehab and you'll get clean. He lets people know it aint a easy ride but there are ways to do it and look at me, I've been clean, relapsed etc but I'm now CLEAN.
X-Pac & Kane was easily one of the most entertaining and funnest teams of all time. Loved that era.
Love Sean Waltman, he is balls out and honest - kind of guy that would let you a take a pic with him at a con for nothing even when most are charging. Wishing him well for the future. What a talent he was/is.
Holy crap, he's completely sober and looking 100X better! Good for him! Very pleased to see him doing so well.
lol he's coked out of his mind
Lmao no shot this joker is sober, look at how he tweaks
You know he could be sober and just be perma fried it happens sadly sometimes
I wish Chyna could have overcome her demon aswell.
I'm glad to see X-Pac still here after a crazy life. Him and Scott Hall had me a little nervous about if they was next to leave this world early like some of their peers. Glad to see the original Wolfpac is still 4 Life.
Sean Waltman is one of the nicest wrestlers/superstars I've met, and I'm so glad he's doing much better than before.
I can relate to Sean so much, when it comes to addiction and climbing out of that "hole", it is inspiring to see more people who can be in a dark place and come out of it happier and stronger. Much love for this interview Chris
Chris is the best wrestling interviewer no cap
Thanks Triple H!
Hands down! Renee is a close second.
Omg its triple h😱😱😱
Stone cold is great also
Sam roberts used to be good, CVV is the undisputed king now days. Hey Chris, any chance of an interview with nardwuar the human serviette?
As a "recovering addict" (7 years clean off pills after a 15 year bout with addiction) I will say this:
I'm SO glad I didn't get the "perma-twitch".
I'm SO fucking proud of you, Pac (the OG Pac), for beating your demons.
I did it on my own without suboxone or any other medical help 7 years ago... the experience of getting clean and the pain I went through are MORE than enough to keep me that way...
And your story was the biggest inspiration to get me that way.
Thank you.
1-2-3-4-LIFE
#Xpac #123Kid #Kliq
11+ off the dope! Didnt cold turkey, went the clinic route. It beats the streets.
I was gonna say the same thing...that twitch almost had me thinking he was on it!
I hope Sean sees how happy we all are for him! Proud of you Sean!!
Just going to say, X-pac and Kane’s duo entrance is up there with the Brood for best team entrance ever.
Also, favorite match of his was 123 kid vs Owen. Think it was a King of the ring match.
Did you see his match on Raw against Bret?
YESSS I thought people forgot about their entrance...man their entrance was sick and their theme music as well...they really brought out the best in each other.
Why does X Pac continue to be so divisive with people? Everytime I've seen him in interviews or appearances he is the most humble ,gentle and unfortunately fragile of individuals.
Addiction. Wow. I'm yet to handle mines but I want to get there so I know I'll get there. I wish him all the strength to choose life.
I've never met you, never will meet you, but as someone also going through a struggle with addiction, some words I think you need to hear.
1. Get started now. Don't wait till tomorrow, your resolve will have wavered by then. Start taking steps to get a handle on it as soon as possible.
2. Understand it will almost certainly get worse before it gets better. The cravings and urges to relapse can sometimes be worse than the initial incident that caused you to choose to chase sobriety. Your mind will try to trick you, belittle you, hurt you, depress you. Your body will cause you to shake and shiver at the loss of its next hit.
3. Understand that while some can do this on their own, and some can "white knuckle" force their way through any rough patches, it's not always possible or recommended everyone to do this. This is okay, and not something to be ashamed of. Get help, build a support system of people you trust, go to rehab if you have to, go to meetings, create an engaging new hobby to keep your hands/mind busy, learn new things. There will be times you will be required to conquer any urges or cravings through a strengthened willpower, but this comes over time and slowly getting yourself to that point. Don't rush it.
Good luck
You can like him as a person but hate his character that he portrayed in WWE and WCW
it's probably the xpac heat more than the person himself.
It took me 2 decades or so but I grew to appreciate the man behind the XPac character, Sean Waltman has become a great human being, I'm proud of the person he's become
I must commend you for how you conduct addressing topics like Sean's drug and substance abuse. Matters like that are obviously never the bright spots of a person's life, but they still make up a part of it, so I'm thankful for Sean's candor. You inquire without being condescending or judgemental and you ask questions in a very matter of fact way that many of us fans do want to ask and know more about. Thank you as always for your approach and content!
A professional in every sense of the word
@@MentalLiberation For real! Chris always knows how to read the room and mesh well with his guest's energy and vibe.
Great interview Chris, as usual. I think the "X-Pac heat" came to be after he turned on Kane and stole Tori from him. The fans NEVER forgave X-Pac for that.
Possibly THE most underrated wrestler of the “last generation”. And I mean that., right now, peak XPAC could be the world champion of any promotion right now with a little good story telling and maybe a stable or a manager/mouthpiece.
Id like to see him manage MSK in NXT. Those kids are having great matches, i think they could learn a lot from Xpac
@@jward2389 that would be a good fit...I watched those guys in IMPACT, they are really good.
syxx incarnation was the best version. wasn't nearly as cool as xpac. His style in the nwo, and got the rub from scott hall n kevin nash. that version could be champ now.
@@hw5091 yeah, I really liked the name SYXX...especially when it became SYXXPAC, like the beer reference, that why I like XPAC, it’s kinda a mix of both runs.
@@OscillatorCollective ehhh. syxx was just better. scott hall n kevin are just a lot cooler than hhh n gunn n james n chyna were. plus the residual hbk effect, which he wasn't that type of cool either. a bit of a dork really. so syxx got the rub from hall n nash, I think he wouldve been u.s. champ in wcw at some point, with some tv title reigns in the mix. The wcw lower titles meant a lot more than the wwf at the time.....I wished he had stayed in wcw. An eventual wolfpac face turn w those 3 would have been huge. fuckin sting n luger in the wolfpac, dopey konan. fucks sake.
For as much as me and my friends meme on X-Pac for him being at every event in existence, he seems like a really good guy. I’m happy he turned his life around and i really enjoyed watching this.
Chris your interviews are amazing. Sean is such a nice guy who admits his problems in the past but is in a great place now. Thanks chris.
And thank you!
Amazing interview was always, Chris! It didn't even sound like it was an interview; it sounded more like two friends catching up at a park and those are some of the best interviews!
Thank you for this Chris. Sean is constantly improving in life and is the example people with substance abuse issues can look to for some inspiration. Also, a tremendous wrestler!
“How long before you could take a shit again?” - Chris Van Vliet, June 2021. Thanks for asking all the questions we need to know! 😂👏🏼
"They know it's a show but they can't control their emotions"
-Xpac
When entertainment is portrayed as reality, the audience can (temporarily) perceive it as reality. This (imho) is what's missing today. The magic that happens when, for just a moment, perception becomes reality.
So happy for XPac!!! Such an inspiration!!! And shout-out to Chris for bringing us such insightful interviews!!!
Great interview and Sean was a tremendous in-ring performer. I remember whenever he was eliminated from a Royal Rumble, he would soar in the air and literally perform a front flip over the top rope. Glad to see he's doing well.
Pac is so underrated. He even got Chris to curse in an interview, lol.
Sean is such a class act and great example that if you want it bad enough and no doubt out in the work. You can beat and do anything. Just gotta keep on keepin and never ever ever give up. Thanks Sean. You are one of the best. Thank you for all the years of entertainment and the many many many more to come!!!
Drinking game. Take a sip every time Chris says "Wow!"
😂
Better not do it every time Pac says "you know", or you'd probably have alcohol poisoning.
@@l3igl3astard Or every time he exhales heavily after being asked a question.
@@ChrisVanVliet You're coming for Owen Wilson's job aren't ya
Sounds good
that was so much better than I was expecting...based on old shoot interviews I have seen with him. Happy for him
This was such a cool interview. X Pac has such an interesting career like u mentioned, Chris. He was there at every point involved in some of the biggest angles in wrestling industry
Really good interview from both of you guys. Xpac is one of my all time favorites. So happy he got his life in order and is overall healthy and happy now. Great job with this one Chris.
One of my favorites of all time. Best interview shooter!!Keep them coming Chris! Much respect from Kansas City!
I enjoy Mr. Waltman's take on recovery/rehab. Those other perspectives are for those who need them, but some of us have the capability of living our lives without having to be bound to a program. Thank you!
Met pac at bamboo in seaside we had a drink and he callled my friend. Awesome frighten guy!
@Matthew Bradley yah he called my buddy vinny on the phone because he was a big wrestling fan like my self. Super chill ass dude. Was sick. Also met Tony Siragusa at the same club lol
I work at a Suboxone clinic, and see this struggle everyday. Kudos to Sean for making it through.
This is one of my favourite interviews you have ever done with a wrestler.
Great interview Chris. Glad to see Pac doing so well
Thanks for checking it out!
Yup great work
His match with Bret Hart on Raw in 1994 was an amazing match. Truly one of the best matches WWE had ever produced. Very overlooked.
Straight fire!!!
So is Rollins
AWESOME interview, CVV! You are killing it! Grateful for your work!
X pac is definitely a legend he entertained me in my childhood ✊🏿
I met X-Pac here in Australia a couple of years ago - he's an absolute legend in real life. Such a lovely guy and it's so good to see him doing so well. Always been a big fan if you ever read this X-Pac!
I got to say I loved it when he said he was able to take his meds responsibly and not fall back because he was just over, its hard I have been there and reached that point myself. It is a true inner strength and was just a week ago someone asked me how i kicked and stay healthy and my response was the same I was over it. I knew how i wanted to live and what i needed to do to be at that point and thinking bout it now just brings inner peace. Recently had back surgery they gave me a bottle i took about half and the rest went back to the doctors for disposal without even a second thought. btw love this guy year ago i bought 5 of his Sixx Ball NWO shirt just so I would have extras when they wore out.
This was a whole new level for your podcast. Leave it to x pac to bring a whole new flavor to your podcast! Good job for keeping it all man!
Great interview, Chris. I’m happy Sean is doing well. He was my favorite growing up as a little kid.
Great interview Chris! Another banger! Happy X-Pac is doing great
Just realized the curtain call incident was basically the one time X pac wasn't there
Because he was never really part of the Click. He doesn’t belong in the HOF, what exactly are his accomplishments?
I absolutely love and respect Shaun for turning his life around. I know it wasn’t and isn’t easy. Back when he went to WCW and joined the NWO that to me in my 38 year lifetime was the best time in pro wrestling. CVV thanks for the awesome content brother! Godspeed everyone!
Sean has been one of my favorite wrestlers since I was a kid and will always be one of my all time favorite. He was awesome and overcame and a lot. X-PAC 4 Life 🤘🏾
The best interviewer in the biz! Thx Chris!
Great interview CVV and Xpac. Chris keep up the great videos coming they are very much appreciated.
I’ve always loved x pax as a wrestler and he was always underrated by fans imo, tho most wrestlers thought he was amazing which tells you something but forgetting all of that how good is he looking?! Amazing!!! So proud of you man! The strength you have shown to beat addiction and keep going is special
I'm pretty late to the show, but I am super pumped to have found your channel. Keep up the awesome work Chris. Amazing show brother ✊🏽
Thanks so much Nate!
Man it seems like PAC kinda holds back a lot, almost like he's about to say whatever he wanted, but then.....um am I gonna get in trouble for saying something?
There was a period there from when Triple H got injured in late 1998 until the DX reunion in late 1999 where X-Pac was just killing it. Awesome matches, won the Euro and Tag titles and had the occasional main event match. He has real talent.
I'm glad he's doing so well for himself still. I remember when he first debuted as Kid, then beating Razor to get the 1-2-3 portion of his name added. I've been a fan of his all this time and I'm just so proud. Go get 'em, Sean!
Ok just wow! 2 of my most favorite people in the wrestling world in one explosive interview. Chris Van Vliet and XPac 🤯👏👏 Yeah Chris you are officially a Legend in the interview genre. I wonder if XPac would let you join DX? Lol. I bet you had tons of questions you forgot to ask him too. I know i would have forgot. Anyways amazing interview that i can't wait to finish. Have a great day
X-Pac is so chill. These guys made us excited for every Monday night.
Keep well buddy!
That was a wonderful interview Mr Chris.
Nice in person interviews are back
As a youngster coming ☝ im a fan of X-PAC so much i can say about this guy.....from this interview here. Clearly shows his legacy
Chris, you made me giggle like a fool on your ad for the boxers, thanks for that man!!!
CVV with another great interview. And it's a beautiful story
He looks good and healthy. Glad to see he's doing well.
Pac looks amazing!! I am always so proud of the guys who turn their lives around! Pac is and always will be one of my favorites much love to him ❤️❤️
You look amazing also Haley
It's awesome seeing one of the guys turn his life completely around. Xpac definitely could have ended up like so many others before him. Imo he is one of the most underrated.ahead of his time
Chris! This is one of your best interviews for sure. Pac is so awesome, I could listen to him talk all day. We'd so be best friends.
This was an amaaing interview good to see Sean Waltman is doing well is has always been one of the most under rated of all time this
Another classic interview !! I have been a fan since the lightning kid days. Man, Chris you always so respect when you talk to your guest . You are the best in the business.
⚔️-Pac
You gotta be the best interviewer in the game. Not just wrestling. Really glad I found your channel (fellow Torontonian)
Another awesome interview Chris 🔥🔥🔥🔥 shoutout to the hall of famer x-pac
I been battling with severe addiction and X-Pac is the biggest inspiration there is - I absolutely love the guy
Chris you are the best interviewer in the business! I always look forward to your interviews.
Thank you so much! 🙏👍
Sean Waltman is in my top 5 wrestlers of all time. Think about the moments in the wrestling business he was involved in. His style, moveset and size, promotions he's worked in, people he's worked with. What a guy
Agreed, i put him in my top 2, pac and tatanka
Loved this guy ever since he was the Lightning Kid on Florida television! Great guy and interview.
Always coming with the good interviews
Got to say I have a whole new respect for this guy. What you seen on TV during attitude era I definitely was not a fan, but having speak candidly about his issues and career has made me a fan of Sean.
Cool interview, enjoyed this one...
PS I always saw Xpac heat as genius.. even though wrestling is 'scripted', people never got over his turn on Kane and the heel character be portrayed, they attached it to him as a human, psychologically speaking they just no longer liked him. Even down to his run with X-Factor etc. Basically he was such a great heel and unliked due to story progression, peoples subconsious attached his character to him and became a genuine dislike. Blessing as it shows his talent, a curse that people couldn't differentiate.
Most heels these days can't generate even a 10th of that heat.
You missed such an opening for the "your Balls Mahoney goes in here" after the Dwayne Johnson joke! :P
Haha next time! RIP to Balls
@@ChrisVanVliet
wtf. I didn't know 😢.
@@joebenson528 2016 😔
@@ChrisVanVliet I hope Balls n New Jack are teaming up again somewhere peaceful. You're a real one, Chris.
Been looking forward to this all week!
Thankyou for the content 🔥
X Pac and Jeff Hardy had some really good matches for the WWF Light Heavyweight Title in 2001. I hope he remembers those when he goes back
This was awesome Chris!! Great talk
i think this is my favorite long ass shoot vid ive seen over the last few years! thanks guys
I was not his biggest fan back in the day, but Sean is a helluva cool guy. Great stuff.
Waltman mentioning Norton in Japan is quite nice, always forgotten...
such an addictive, hyperactive personality, you can see it bleeding off him. Major issues. Lucky to be alive.
One of my favorite wresters ever! He looks and sounds great. So happy for him!
I absolutely loved Kid from when I first saw him on Raw. Dude was/is friggin fearless!
This interview needs to be shown side by side with one of the shoot interviews he did in the late 2000's as an example of the good cannabis can do.
One of my favorites growing up and glad he is in good place.
Great interviewer....asked all the questions i would want to know!!!
Thank you sir!
17:54 Huge props to X-Pac! Telling it like it is. I'm glad he is living his best life.💯
So happy to see him happy and healthy.
The guy looks fantastic for his age.