Return of The Hero - A Behind-The-Scenes Look at Chris Hero's Comeback [EXCLUSIVE]

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  • čas přidán 26. 12. 2023
  • After more than THREE YEARS away from in-ring competition, CHRIS HERO makes his long-awaited return, on a stage befitting his independent spirit. In this EXCLUSIVE video, learn how WEST COAST PRO WRESTLING became the home for the Knockout Artist's comeback, and how the Wrestling Genius is paying it forward in professional wrestling.
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Komentáře • 146

  • @killthemovieX
    @killthemovieX Před 5 měsíci +54

    This man belongs in a pro wrestling ring, it doesn't matter in front of how many people, just for the sheer amount of experience and kindness he has. Welcome back Mr. Hero! And thank you Bryan for the excellent work as always. 👏🏻

  • @MiamiSunrise
    @MiamiSunrise Před 5 měsíci +65

    A brilliant come back story doc, I have always felt you should be a million subs ahead of where you are. No one does wrestling online like this channel does and Brian, thanks for another absolute banger production. Chris clearly deserves the respect, this is a phenomenal way of showing it.

    • @UncledadBFD
      @UncledadBFD Před 5 měsíci +6

      It’s always been the best for me. Most digestible, comedic content about. Nothing long in the tooth and truly fan-centric. I completely forgot I liked wrestling until I happened to type classic PPV in YT search about 5 years ago and the Z-man relit a fire

    • @thecatwrangler9448
      @thecatwrangler9448 Před 5 měsíci

      Well in order for him to be a million subs ahead of where he is there needs to be an extra million wrasslin’ fans on top of what there already is

  • @Brando-Lee3725
    @Brando-Lee3725 Před 5 měsíci +14

    Now I can see why folks like Brian Keith are so good ! I always hoped for one last KOW vs Briscoes match . But that is impossible now . But KOW vs FTR isn't !!!! Regardless I hope Hero keeps kicking ass and teaching the new wave of wrestlers how to do it right . The more people that learn from him the better !

  • @discordinc
    @discordinc Před 5 měsíci +21

    I have largely only known of Chris Hero as a name and his stints in NXT. I love this documentary style look at his comeback. It made me a fan of his

  • @Joecbg100
    @Joecbg100 Před 5 měsíci +14

    To see Chris back on the scene, bring s a tear to my eye. Guy is a treasure.

  • @johnmarr2695
    @johnmarr2695 Před 5 měsíci +19

    Chris hero is one of my all time favorite wrestlers. He is so underrated and under appreciated. I hope he gets to have just one run at the top of the card with a big company. Aew, impact, wwe, anything.. BECAUSE CHRIS HERO AIN'T NOTHIN TO FUCK WITH!

  • @geezzy24
    @geezzy24 Před 5 měsíci +4

    More docs like these Zane!!

  • @KingPineFlesh-WX
    @KingPineFlesh-WX Před 5 měsíci +5

    Hero is one of the Wrestlers who I've heard his virtues extolled for a long time but never checked out in depth. I will for sure be remedying that. Great Vid, Brian.

  • @foxwhittaker4367
    @foxwhittaker4367 Před 5 měsíci +12

    Outstanding work!
    7:32 I was at that show! It was Progress wrestling chapter 99.
    I met Chris after the show and we spoke about Packers/Vikings, a complete sweetheart!

  • @andrewjustandrew
    @andrewjustandrew Před 5 měsíci +8

    I’m really glad that it’s finally explained to me that Chris Hero and Big Bill are not the same person. I’m not sure why I thought they were! Is W. Morrissey a different person altogether?

    • @gabepollock1641
      @gabepollock1641 Před 5 měsíci +1

      W.Morrissey is the former Big Cass of WWE. He took on that name sometime in the last couple of years.

  • @TheUnseen0n3
    @TheUnseen0n3 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Well this was super good. Chris seems like a genuine and humble person. Great job Brian.

  • @brunodiaz4726
    @brunodiaz4726 Před 5 měsíci +12

    Boy what a beautiful editing, that's a great video, Hero deserves this level of quality!!!!

  • @EnvyDSin
    @EnvyDSin Před 5 měsíci +3

    I could've imagine the "You still got it!!!" chants during that match. And indeed he still does. May his career gets the comeback it deserve.

  • @CPG3333
    @CPG3333 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Shoutout to Dayton, OH

  • @yuriandres
    @yuriandres Před 5 měsíci +3

    This was beautiful.

  • @blakemcneilly9500
    @blakemcneilly9500 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Hearing “Chris is Awesome” and watching Chris make his entrance was so emotional. I’ve missed seeing this in-ring artist in competition.

  • @dalesanteford7432
    @dalesanteford7432 Před 5 měsíci +5

    I am a big fan of Chris hero I own a bunch of his independent DVDs every company he works for I'm happy that he's back I want to see him in all elite wrestling in Independence around the world. I like to see him at an indie show in Marion Catholic South Chicago Heights Illinois

  • @twanmack2686
    @twanmack2686 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Great to have Hero back!

  • @johnpittsii7524
    @johnpittsii7524 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Nice comeback ❤

  • @TimLoyalToWifeHaterFreeZoneA
    @TimLoyalToWifeHaterFreeZoneA Před 5 měsíci +4

    Love It WrestlingWithWregret.

  • @burnthetrolls5971
    @burnthetrolls5971 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Yet another unexpected but very welcome comeback to wrestling Chris Hero has returned to the squared circle 🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @lilcat486
    @lilcat486 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Awesome old school Norman smiley jersey heros rocking

  • @nickisaac8671
    @nickisaac8671 Před 5 měsíci +17

    Absolutely amazing work, Mr. Zane! Pushed the boundaries of what W3 can be, and told a well deserved story at the same time.

  • @spoogtastic
    @spoogtastic Před 5 měsíci +12

    It's too bad he isn't side by side with Bryan, Claudio and Kingston. He deserves to be.

    • @buhbuhjaychampagne1706
      @buhbuhjaychampagne1706 Před 5 měsíci +1

      It would be awesome if The Kings of Wrestling could reunite, even if it’s just for one year.

    • @nextrevsonoma
      @nextrevsonoma Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@buhbuhjaychampagne1706 One match even. Tony Kahn would do It. Kings of Wrestling vs. American Wolves.

  • @KalmoK
    @KalmoK Před 5 měsíci +1

    Would've loved if his return was a secret, but I'm still happy to see him. Really underrated worker outside independent scene, an actual wrestling genius like they say, all the respect for him and I hope we will see him a while before he retires

  • @lovfro
    @lovfro Před měsícem +1

    I miss both Chris and Rachael streaming on Twitch. It was fun times watching wrestling matches with them both.

  • @Drakeo83
    @Drakeo83 Před 5 měsíci +10

    Top notch work!!!! This was so well made

  • @ChrisManley1994
    @ChrisManley1994 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Brilliant documentary, welcome back Chris Hero!!!

  • @jeffdecker627
    @jeffdecker627 Před 5 měsíci +10

    BZ you have outdone yourself. Respect for the respect! It's refreshing to see Chris get the shine. Beautiful job sir.

  • @jeremyhegg9367
    @jeremyhegg9367 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Not that I expect it to happen anytime soon, but all I kept thinking was with 3 1/2 years away, Chris Hero hadn't wrestled in longer than Roman Reigns has been champion. What a clash that could be if those two paths converged, given that Hero was originally supposed to be part of The Shield before Reigns, plus Punk being back in WWE, the story practically writes itself.

  • @egagnard
    @egagnard Před 5 měsíci +4

    Fantasic work here. Maybe it won't garner a 100k, but its one of your best projects of the year. I hope you do more

  • @jeremiahyoung7591
    @jeremiahyoung7591 Před 5 měsíci +3

    God of the Independents returning to the ring at an indy show is just...perfect.
    Brian love these mini docs man. I understand their way more work than a review or list but I honestly believe this type are what will break your channel to next level.

  • @BaronFodrie
    @BaronFodrie Před 5 měsíci +6

    That was awesome Mr Zane, very well put together...
    More gripping than The Wrestler, both versions lol

  • @NEILAMALONE
    @NEILAMALONE Před 5 měsíci +2

    I've followed Chris' career for many years. I've had the pleasure of meeting him and watching him wrestle live a couple of times here in Scotland. Always glad to hear he is involved in some capacity in wrestling. Glad he is doing something that is bringing him joy and fulfilment.

  • @860phantom7
    @860phantom7 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Awesome work. Brian Zane you're the man.

  • @bryanturnersvhsrehab
    @bryanturnersvhsrehab Před 5 měsíci +2

    Great job!

  • @blaisenovak4925
    @blaisenovak4925 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Very well done. Thank you for this.

  • @drewhillman7681
    @drewhillman7681 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Great video great job Brian

  • @AntagonistVideo
    @AntagonistVideo Před 5 měsíci +3

    Great job Brian, I love this kind of video! And long live Chris Hero!

  • @ChadParenteau
    @ChadParenteau Před 5 měsíci +4

    Nice way to end the year. I hope you do more videos in this style.

  • @billblaski9523
    @billblaski9523 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Oh wow didnt even know he came back, tight!

  • @ianmurphy9955
    @ianmurphy9955 Před 5 měsíci +3

    First heard of both Castagnoli and Hero as the Kings of Wrestling they made aware of the indies

  • @ElGatoPolloLoco
    @ElGatoPolloLoco Před 5 měsíci +4

    I love this. I don't think there's anything else I can say that hasn't been said. Can't wait to see more Chris Hero anywhere and everywhere. I love that there are indy places like West Coast that are, from my perception, thriving. Thank you for this content!

  • @vicentenavarro5494
    @vicentenavarro5494 Před 5 měsíci +2

    You can tell Brian's done a good building his community by the fact that the comments aren't full of people bodyshaming Hero or calling him a nobody. There's a couple here and there but not as bad as I expected

  • @PrinceMT3
    @PrinceMT3 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Chris is Awesome 💪🏼

  • @johntexiere843
    @johntexiere843 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Great video on a world class wrestler. So happy to see Chris back in the squared circle. He is definitely one of the greats!!

  • @the_body_explosion7456
    @the_body_explosion7456 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Damn this was really well made!

  • @deandredukes95
    @deandredukes95 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Brian, you sir are the embodiment of a class act person!

  • @sykotiksonik
    @sykotiksonik Před 5 měsíci +1

    I think this video can be summed up in three words:
    CHRIS IS AWESOME

  • @Brando-Lee3725
    @Brando-Lee3725 Před 5 měsíci +2

    The intro you gave sounds like a Christmas Carrol ! LOL ! But I am with it , I love me some Chris Hero . Thanks Brian .

  • @andhenevercameback7117
    @andhenevercameback7117 Před 5 měsíci +4

    This is awesome!!!

  • @vandercudo
    @vandercudo Před 5 měsíci +3

    Very well produced. Good job.

  • @skymcgrew9857
    @skymcgrew9857 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Bro great news style for this vid/doc!! Very talented my guy , love your stuff

  • @kenterminateddq5311
    @kenterminateddq5311 Před 5 měsíci +9

    Brian Zane, I hope you and your family had an awesome Christmas this week.
    I've been a Patreon member and subscriber of Wrestling With Wregret for years. I'm looking forward to watch your retrospective episodes and (my personal favorite) Classic PPV Reviews. 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @zevenenzeta
    @zevenenzeta Před 5 měsíci +4

    This was beautiful ❤

  • @broodbynature
    @broodbynature Před 5 měsíci +2

    I got shoot chills watching the entrance. Much respect to Hero. Great doc!

  • @aidanumpherson
    @aidanumpherson Před 5 měsíci +1

    This was so good. When I think about pro wrestling I think Chris Hero. Guys like him are the heart and soul of this type of art and vids like this remind me about the magic.

  • @nikprior8280
    @nikprior8280 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Really enjoyed this - great editing and storytelling. Brilliant stuff 👏 😊

  • @Allen-ng4rn
    @Allen-ng4rn Před 5 měsíci +5

    I want nothing more than to see Chris Hero get his due and flowers. The man will save pro wrestling, wrestling is working now to finally appreciate him fully.

  • @ViolentN8
    @ViolentN8 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I really like this format! I always appreciate your content but FUCK this is really cool!

  • @jamalvargas6146
    @jamalvargas6146 Před 5 měsíci +5

    I Almost Got Him Confused With Chris Harris from TNA tag team America's Most Wanted with James Storm

  • @jcace13
    @jcace13 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Very cool to see, I hope the opportunity for more videos like this arise.

  • @FullmetalNinja25
    @FullmetalNinja25 Před 5 měsíci +8

    Hopefully Chris Hero returns to the ring in AEW (He currently works there as a Producer) I would like to see the Kings Of Wrestling ride one last time.

  • @jerranspearman3369
    @jerranspearman3369 Před 5 měsíci +2

    good video

  • @wstine79
    @wstine79 Před 5 měsíci +5

    His return is as awesome as CM Punk's.

  • @crimsonite2044
    @crimsonite2044 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I liked him in ROH, LOVED his theme in ROH too

  • @claymathewselevator8121
    @claymathewselevator8121 Před 5 měsíci +2

    His talk is Jericho interview was great

  • @xxaxnx
    @xxaxnx Před 5 měsíci +1

    amazing! west coast best coast forever

  • @geeshep4836
    @geeshep4836 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Damn Good Video Brian Zane Kudos To You Good Job And Happy New Year To You And To Your Whole Family.

  • @JustJulyo
    @JustJulyo Před 5 měsíci +1

    Awesome documentary!

  • @B0110CK5
    @B0110CK5 Před 5 měsíci

    Dude I was the biggest Chris Hero fan when I was younger. Seeing him in NXT for a bit was really bittersweet in a way. Overall, I'm glad he's doing okay.

  • @25kidd
    @25kidd Před 5 měsíci +1

    In anime there’s a Naruto shippuden song called hero’s come back. I’m glad he’s back in the ring this man has a love for this business and I’m happy to see he got his groove back. Shout out to you Brian well done come back documentary.

  • @G59_Gabe
    @G59_Gabe Před 5 měsíci +2

    Chris is awesome, he's as hot as it gets
    The type to drop ya quick with a mafia kick
    Got the hunger of a young lion
    Plus the eye of the tiger
    Pummel you like hes a young Tyson
    That young knockout kid split ya wig
    Rivera Cloverleaf snap you like a twig
    You're more than welcome to step up and get f'ed up from a Hangman's Clutch or Hero's Welcome

  • @troylandzerep8045
    @troylandzerep8045 Před 5 měsíci +1

    this video made me smile.. Heron is a legend getting back to do something he loves even getting that passion back against one of his most vicious rival Thatcher.. he also keep that classic hero conedy where he lands his boots and thinking people he will retire haha😂

  • @philipcohen7192
    @philipcohen7192 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Just go out there and have fun chris.

  • @michaelpalma6346
    @michaelpalma6346 Před 5 měsíci

    I don’t know much about Chris but with that said this video was really good. The wrestling industry need to get you to narrate more things.

  • @UmpireHass1991
    @UmpireHass1991 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Brian zane uploads, i click on video. Another wonderful “long form” it was beautiful loved the whole thing.
    P.s. i spy with my little eye a brian zane with a very nice very evil t shirt!

  • @BlackMoore82
    @BlackMoore82 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Good to have 'The Master of the Cravate' back inside the ring, where he belongs.

  • @matthewbowser1779
    @matthewbowser1779 Před 5 měsíci

    This was awesome.

  • @joshuahurtado9359
    @joshuahurtado9359 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video

  • @LivingstoneEB
    @LivingstoneEB Před 5 měsíci +2

    Best time of the day some Zane

  • @paulcallow3216
    @paulcallow3216 Před 5 měsíci +4

    I've never heard of him I thought I knew wrestling please don't hurt me

    • @gabepollock1641
      @gabepollock1641 Před 5 měsíci +1

      If you’ve got the means, go back and watch his work in ring of honor and CHIKARA from the first decade of the 2000s. He was tagged with Claudio Castagnoli as the Kings of Wrestling and did some solo stuff as a face and heel alike. Easily in the upper crust of the era’s indie workers, and he was a contemporary to folks like Eddie Kingston, the Briscoes, and CM Punk.

    • @paulcallow3216
      @paulcallow3216 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Cheers mate I will look into him

  • @claymathewselevator8121
    @claymathewselevator8121 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Paul Ellering being his future father in law is cool

  • @Summerbreeze1977
    @Summerbreeze1977 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Brian, how much do you think his weight gain hurt him being pushed in NXT? Not that I feel it should matter, but we know how Vince is all about aesthetics. Great work, as always, Chris is one of the great ones in and out of the ring.

    • @gabepollock1641
      @gabepollock1641 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Not who you asked, but I always figured Hero never would’ve gotten much of a look even if it weren’t for the change in aesthetics. He worked such a specific style that I don’t think Vince or anyone in Stamford deemed marketable. His mind for the business is second to none, though, and I’d like to think WWE always meant for him to slide into that role. The trouble is that Chris could still go, and I don’t think WWE had ever dealt with that kind of personality in developmental.

  • @Daniel-lq5qq
    @Daniel-lq5qq Před 23 dny +1

    Best wrestler with danielson

  • @bonerstallone8123
    @bonerstallone8123 Před 5 měsíci +1

    so good www

  • @ericmonaco4509
    @ericmonaco4509 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Just remember whos your hero

  • @Obscusion2
    @Obscusion2 Před 5 měsíci

    Honestly surprised there wasn't a take on Lex Luger's "I'll Be Your Hero" tribute song. Instead of "You are my hero" & "I will be your hero" it could have been "You are Chris Hero" & "I will be Chris Hero", and I mean that in an completely endearing way. Beyond that, though, cool to see Chris back in the ring, and to see so many regard him so reverently.

  • @ajdonaldson2087
    @ajdonaldson2087 Před 5 měsíci

    I honestly would love to see Chris Hero in AEW or TNA

  • @arthurj.downeyjr.2013
    @arthurj.downeyjr.2013 Před 5 měsíci +1

    👏👏👏👏👏

  • @48jhj
    @48jhj Před 5 měsíci +1

    bounty keith vs tankman vs hero would fuck so hard. book that please someone.

  • @paulcallow3216
    @paulcallow3216 Před 5 měsíci +2

    But I can see and tell he is important to wrestling

  • @redefv
    @redefv Před 5 měsíci

    0:39 I know that dude!!!

  • @videomaxx9
    @videomaxx9 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Off topic, will there be a memoriam for the wrestlers who passed away this year?

  • @aceofspade3728
    @aceofspade3728 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Are we sure that Chris hero ain't mick Foley's son?

  • @tombailey837
    @tombailey837 Před 5 měsíci +1

    New video idea: What if Brock Lesnar never left WWE in 2004?

  • @jinxkilloo7270
    @jinxkilloo7270 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Was he in JCW vol. 1?

  • @Garshfield
    @Garshfield Před 5 měsíci +2

    Chris Gyro

  • @claymathewselevator8121
    @claymathewselevator8121 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thatch As Thatch Can

  • @RGF91
    @RGF91 Před 5 měsíci +1

    OH NO!