JCVD stays with his Story. I watched a New Interview, which is on a New German BluRay Release of "Bloodsport". JCVD didn't even mention Qissi. In His Version, he did everything by himself. That's why JCVD would never do an Interview with Viking Samurai, because in that he have to answer why he ignore Qissi's Help.
These interviews with Mohamed are getting better and better! Hearing him telling all this I can't avoid but getting emotional, and my respect and admiration for JCVD and Qissi is growing more and more! 🔥
It's crazy to hear JC was really motivated enough to pursue his dream in movies but there woudn't any JC without Mohammed Qissi, this man was obsessed of making Van Damme a superstar. He did anything in his power to make it happen and he really did! It's so true that a good friend is worth his weight in gold. Thank you for posting all of this Viking, much appreciated it.
I got emotional while listening to this story. Mr. Quissi is like Rocky’s Mickey. “ if you feel you’re going down you’re going to hear like a whisper in your ears’ get up you son of b.. because Quissi loves you. Mr. Quissi is Jean Claude Van Dame’s guard angel in earth. GOD bless him always 🙏
Dam!! Qissi knew he had lightning in a bottle. With Van Damme crying about everything all the time, Qissi was relentless in his pursuit to make his best friend a star. The timing was incredible for how everything worked out. It was fate. It's amazing, Qissi's recollection of the whole journey. Probably because he lived such a clean life of no drinking or drugs.
For real. I would have never guessed VD was not a confident guy and negative all the time with his (i cant....lets goooo). Qissi dragged his ass to a positive!
Amazing. Qissi's version of the deal is full of fun details and makes way more sense. I just cannot imagine Menachem Golan giving milk, cookies and the lead role in Bloodsport to someone just because he was crying. It's not like he's Santa.
Man o man, these interviews with Qissi are absolutely priceless!! These need be extras on a Special Edition Bloodsport or something. The way he tells the story is like watching an artist paint a beautiful picture. It really hits a personally chord. Obviously I never made it in the industry, which is all good, but the reason why Im sharing my thoughts on this is because how he explains their emotions with meeting Menahem, their trials and tribulations, etc etc all to become a star is basically how Ive felt on wanting to at least meet Van Damme, if not being able to work with him, my whole life (well, since I was 7). Anyways, I feel this passionate tale with such energetic vibes, makes want to just march on outta work and try and try again lol, at least again to try and see JCVD.
Always looking forward to another episode of Mohammed "Michel" Qissi (aka Tong Po) animated yet extremely detailed stories about the early days of their careers in LA & Beverly Hills! I have an office in Beverly Hills and I know exactly the streets and locations Mohammed is describing to the smallest detail! I have to admit this, I am such a fanboy that while I am watching the video, I am playing Stan Bush's "Streets of Siam" & Duran Duran's "Don't hold back the rain" in low volume to get another dimension of experience to the story! Through this interview, it makes me admire Mohammed Qissi & JCVD even more! Much respect for them! Great job asking supporting questions Viking Samurai!
Mohammed Qissi was the best friend that Van Damme ever had. It's so sad that Van Damme ignore everything Qissi done for him and said in the Interviews he done all by himself. Qissi cared more for Van Damme as for hisself.....and Van Damme cared more for himself in the end. But the good thing is, Mohammed Qissi gets with this Interview finally the recognition he deserves.
All of Qissi's interviews have been superb, just edge of your seat, "What happened next?" Waiting for the next interview. This was the climax here, the big pay off. I'm glad no one had to give Big Bob his pay off climax to get the role. That part was very Hollywood. OMG! But the totality of all these interviews. What a story!
Absolutely amazing interview and makes complete sense. Love how JVCD has missed out all the details. My goodness, what can we say about Mohammed Qissi for encouraging JCVD, building his confidence and continually driving him forward to help him get to where he wanted to go. I really didn't think Mohammed Qissi had this much involvement. I don't know what to say. I'm lost for words. I believe JCVD would have flown back home if it wasn't for his best friends, unconditional love, help and support. A big lesson: Mohammed expected or wanted nothing. He helped his friend get to where he wanted to go. That's how you build success people. Don't be selfish. Help your friends out and it will eventually come back on you.
Facts. But that's how it is in life. Someone always gets exploited and forgotten afterwards. Qissi could have become a top villain in many movies but the favor was never returned as big as he did it...
Such an inspirational story of not quitting, having faith in God, and not selling out! Thank you, Viking Samurai, for putting these interviews out for free on CZcams: you are inspiring the "Van Damme's" of tomorrow. And thank you, Mohammed Qissi, for not giving up! Inspiration!
Fantastic Episode, this channel is Awesome! I tell you Mohammed Qissi is a great friend and for those who say God doesn't answer prayers, they need to hear what Mr. Qissi said. There prayers were answered. Thanks for posting this my friend.
this is gold! i love how mr. qissi gets so excited, like a kid telling his story. this is what makes me go all the way back to that date. i remember seeing van damme in no retreat no surrender, then before bloodsport came out my grandma told me they had a "new karate star" and i said his name is jean claude van damme, right? yeah! then the bloodsport commercial hit and my friends were waiting for the movie to open. one of our friends couldn't go and ended up at the theater with his dad, step mom and step brother discussing what to see, when my friend said "bloodsport is a pretty good sports movie from what i hear" so they went and got to see it! that was such a good time! brings back really good memories. thank you mr. qissi and thank you mr. samurai!
One of the fun imporntant story which many ppl want to know the truth about Vandamme and Qissi journey in USA before the Hollywood movies.. Awesome interview. Thank you, we want more this type of interview storys 👍🙏
In all of Van Dammes interviews he failed to mention it was Qissi who actually did the talking and the one who made it happen! VD made it sound like it was all him alone. God bless Qissi for being such a great friend for VD!
I'm LOVING the way this channel is growing man. I remember reading all these tales from the "Tracking Van Damme" editorial series in Martial Arts Illustrated magazine in the early 90s. To hear them retold with all these details is truly a fan's dream. Thanks for doing this. There is so much heart in it, and it shows.
Without Qissi, there would be no JCVD! This is my favorite story so far in your history of interviews! Qissi, is the example every man’s best friend! We all owe Qissi everything! “Tong Po, was a true gangster”! God bless you my brother. 🇺🇸🚁🙌🏻
This is why I love you're guess with interviews, because you get both sides of each story from every guests you have Viking Samurai. Also each guess that you have are very respectful to you Viking Samurai. Mohammed Qissi has been one of the best interviews that I have seen on you're channel all year.
This whole up and down and back up to Golans penthouse made me laugh hard! (Oh we didnt see Bob) hahah!!! That took serious balls to have done...and accomplished!
Hey Viking samurai another interesting thing I read is that Godfrey ho and Joseph Lai claimed they almost signed van Damme in 1985 to ifd films Godfrey would direct a few Cynthia Rothrock movie's in the 1990s
Mohammed Qissi and Jean Claude Van Damme, had some real interesting times while seeking success Lol! Looking back on the journey of how they got to right now, must be satisfying. Mohammed Qissi, is the one who got his shin bone snapped by big Bolo in Blood Sport, if I'm not mistaken
I like the way Mohammed takes time to talk about those beautiful women and lovely food from way back in the early 80s 💯💯💯 😅and always pushing his friend to achieve his dream! 💯💯💯 They climbed 9 stories of stairs oh man that was a serious work out right there. These interviews are just amazing ... absolutely 💯 Thanks so much Viking 💯🙏
i love this. And i love Van Dammes story on how he won over Menahem Golan. There was a great interview about it on joblo. But now those interviews are gone which sucks cause i used to watch those videos alot for motivation. To succeed like my hero Van Damme.
I find Qissi's story about helping Van Damme getting in on Bloodsport more believable than Van Damme begging for the role followed by Menaham Golem giving JCVD milk & cookies. This video also sheds more light into the Sheldon Lettich interview where he explained why Qissi & Van Damme had their previous fallout. I remember Lettich said that Van Damme promised Qissi if he ever made it big in Hollywood, Qissi would be paid half of everything. Now we know why. Van Damme was blessed to have a good friend like Qissi. Shame JCVD hasn't given Qissi more credit to his success. Looking forward to more of these videos, Viking. Keep up the good work!
JCVD was.... in later years diagnosed as bipolar so it does make sense he would be highly emotional and erratic and would need a good wingman to keep him on track and not lose sight in his pursuit of movie stardom. I have heard the story many times and knew the pulling of the Predator card was key in impressing Golan. Even when the bloody film got made Menahem wouldn't release it so JCVD and Qissi were not out of the woods yet. I can't believe there hasn't been a proper DVD special edition/revisit to Bloodsport! Interviews with all the actors would be amazing some 30 years plus since it's release.
Hello, Viking Samurai. Almost every Van Damme fan, is familiar with the Predator story. With that said, I never knew all these details. That's crazy. TERRANCE OUT
Just amazing interviews. Qissi is a true brother and friend that someone needs to succeed in life. Faith in God or the Universe is necessary to succeed in life. Helping poor and protecting God's creation is definitely important. They had right mindset. Yes Mohammed Qissi needs to be in Mathis Hue upcoming film with his elder brother. They need to true come back. 🎉🎉🎉
Wow i love the story great story Mohammed haha thats so funny about the Elevaitor in the penthouse when JC kept pressing the ground floor haha that was so funny god bless you both you both never gave up you guys are amazing very interesting indeed brother you was an angel there for you both deserved the success love you man. ❤
Keep up the great work cant wait to see you in more movies brother ❤ god bless lots of love from Christopher Livermore. xx hey David i really enjoyed your show brother Mohammed is an amazing man.
Wow, wow, wow. I could listen to Mohammed all day. This lovely positive guy was clearly a massive influence on JC at the seed of his career. And boy, does JC owe him. He clearly steered him into a direction that has made him who he is today. I love every second of his account of this golden age. And lapping the Predator/Hunter stuff up especially. The leverage this role gave JC is legendary stuff to hear. More, please, more❤😁👍
12:29-13:06 🤣🤣🤣🤣 What a crazy story Mohammed Qissi tells but I believe it LOL! I'm really enjoying these interviews your doing Mr.Qissi I'm looking forward to the next chapter.
I remember watching the Arsenio Hall show a lot back then in the early 1990's and Van Damme being on his show and promoting his movie(s) and also him talking about playing the Predator which really surprise me. I also remember later in that same year someone from the movie Predator 1987 coming forward saying that Van Damme was fired from the movie for constantly passing out from heat exhaustion inside the original Predator costume.
WOW, really great and funny interview!!!. You can tell Michel Qissi is really enjoying telling and reminiscing about their past. I just want to hear more of his stories.
Love van Damme movies. But unfortunately his story of events sound like BS. QISSI Story makes sense that Van damme's name was next to Arnold in the predator movie. Van Damme owes him everything including his name. The best friend anyone can ever have.
I truly believe Quissi´s version of the facts, he´s been telling the same story for years, and is much more believable than the glamurous hollywood tale that JCVD and Golan have been telling for years... However, I´m still curious to know the real story behind of how JCVD got the role in No Retreat, No Surrender
@@VikingSamurai Brother Van Damme always told his version of his Story but I believe that M. Qissi is telling the Truth of Van Damme's Story...You have obtained from M. Qissy what I believe is the Truth of what happened....
there is something i must say to those who consistently say that JC should have mentioned about Qissi's support, and i did say at first that Qissi was the unsaid part of JC's success. however, in one of JC's french interview, JC acknowledged the superiority of the Arabic's culture in terms of dieting, the culinary way of his training, and JC was and still is the living proof of it. i am not going there, but if you (David) want to ask Qissi or JC directly, it's up to you man, because i think this is an area that is quite personal yet JC's shared it. i'm unsure on how much JC is currently applying it due to the fitness/nutrition boom, but that interview is not that old and is on youTube. this is his way of being grateful to Mohammed Qissi's friendship and support and, there is a lot of good things out of this duo. this futhermore proves to me that every behind successful lives, there is that special person or personS in their corner. thank you so much for another video. Hung
Thanks so much for the extra support as always Hung! As far as the Arabic culture in terms of dieting, was Van Damme saying that specifically helped him build his body and stay lean?
@@VikingSamurai he hasn't been clear about it but refers back to their diet and "has been applying a fair amount" of what prophet Mohammed had preached eg, animal meat a maximum amount once a week, lots of carbs and vegetables. similarly in another video very recently, he asked nicely forbidding a fan recording their training together, and this was caught by another fan taping.
@@VikingSamurai by lots of carbs and vegetables, in his own words (French) "it's bread, lots of legumes and fruits". because i don't want to cause any Chinese whispers with translating.
This video is spectacular, Viking Samurai!! 🤺💪 Mohammed Quissi told everything with a lot of details. Even the ugly parts, like that disgusting creepy guy called 'Bob'. I think that's why Jean-Claude never told that full story, to omit that part of the dark Hollywood where they had to reject that pervert guy and go and talk directly to Menahem Golan. Than you very much for this treasure of a video, brother 🙏👏👏👍
I dont understand, didnt Van Damme star in No Retreat No Surrender before Bloodsport? Couldnt he just point to that movie and say that he played the lead villian?
Amazing interview Viking !! Quissi very entertaining edge of the seat stuff in storytelling !!! I thought it was No Retreat No Surrender that got him the part to Bloodsport??
Man Van Damme can thank Mohammed for his entire career. I can't believe Van Damme doesn't treat this man like gold.
Thats a fact! Qissi would have been a footnote in VDs biography if it wasnt for these interviews! He owes his whole career to Qissi!
I loved this interview , this guy is great, could sit down for hours listening to his stories!
JCVD recently shouted out Muhammad Qissis son whos a kickboxer.
.they are good friends
JCVD stays with his Story. I watched a New Interview, which is on a New German BluRay Release of "Bloodsport". JCVD didn't even mention Qissi. In His Version, he did everything by himself. That's why JCVD would never do an Interview with Viking Samurai, because in that he have to answer why he ignore Qissi's Help.
Van Damme was lucky to have a friend like Qissi in his life
We all need a friend like Qissi in our lives!
These interviews with Mohamed are getting better and better! Hearing him telling all this I can't avoid but getting emotional, and my respect and admiration for JCVD and Qissi is growing more and more! 🔥
It's crazy to hear JC was really motivated enough to pursue his dream in movies but there woudn't any JC without Mohammed Qissi, this man was obsessed of making Van Damme a superstar. He did anything in his power to make it happen and he really did! It's so true that a good friend is worth his weight in gold.
Thank you for posting all of this Viking, much appreciated it.
The truely amazing thing is that bloodsport becomes so well liked because van damme help edit the film
I got emotional while listening to this story. Mr. Quissi is like Rocky’s Mickey. “ if you feel you’re going down you’re going to hear like a whisper in your ears’ get up you son of b.. because Quissi loves you. Mr. Quissi is Jean Claude Van Dame’s guard angel in earth. GOD bless him always 🙏
I feel the same way. Qissi can sure motivate anyone!
Dam!! Qissi knew he had lightning in a bottle. With Van Damme crying about everything all the time, Qissi was relentless in his pursuit to make his best friend a star. The timing was incredible for how everything worked out. It was fate. It's amazing, Qissi's recollection of the whole journey. Probably because he lived such a clean life of no drinking or drugs.
For real. I would have never guessed VD was not a confident guy and negative all the time with his (i cant....lets goooo). Qissi dragged his ass to a positive!
Amazing. Qissi's version of the deal is full of fun details and makes way more sense.
I just cannot imagine Menachem Golan giving milk, cookies and the lead role in Bloodsport to someone just because he was crying. It's not like he's Santa.
Man o man, these interviews with Qissi are absolutely priceless!! These need be extras on a Special Edition Bloodsport or something.
The way he tells the story is like watching an artist paint a beautiful picture. It really hits a personally chord.
Obviously I never made it in the industry, which is all good, but the reason why Im sharing my thoughts on this is because how he explains their emotions with meeting Menahem, their trials and tribulations, etc etc all to become a star is basically how Ive felt on wanting to at least meet Van Damme, if not being able to work with him, my whole life (well, since I was 7). Anyways, I feel this passionate tale with such energetic vibes, makes want to just march on outta work and try and try again lol, at least again to try and see JCVD.
Always looking forward to another episode of Mohammed "Michel" Qissi (aka Tong Po) animated yet extremely detailed stories about the early days of their careers in LA & Beverly Hills! I have an office in Beverly Hills and I know exactly the streets and locations Mohammed is describing to the smallest detail! I have to admit this, I am such a fanboy that while I am watching the video, I am playing Stan Bush's "Streets of Siam" & Duran Duran's "Don't hold back the rain" in low volume to get another dimension of experience to the story! Through this interview, it makes me admire Mohammed Qissi & JCVD even more! Much respect for them! Great job asking supporting questions Viking Samurai!
Mohammed Qissi was the best friend that Van Damme ever had. It's so sad that Van Damme ignore everything Qissi done for him and said in the Interviews he done all by himself. Qissi cared more for Van Damme as for hisself.....and Van Damme cared more for himself in the end.
But the good thing is, Mohammed Qissi gets with this Interview finally the recognition he deserves.
All of Qissi's interviews have been superb, just edge of your seat, "What happened next?" Waiting for the next interview. This was the climax here, the big pay off. I'm glad no one had to give Big Bob his pay off climax to get the role. That part was very Hollywood. OMG! But the totality of all these interviews. What a story!
I loveee all of Qissis interviews. Im sure he also has to mention the downfall and when they split later on.
Bloodsport would not be talked about today if Van Damme never got that role. His fighting style and techniques are legendary and one of a kind.
Very true my friend. Absolutely agree with you. JCVD is legendary!
Sincerely, we all need a "Mohammed Qissi" in our corner. Friends like that are a rarity.
Absolutely amazing interview and makes complete sense. Love how JVCD has missed out all the details. My goodness, what can we say about Mohammed Qissi for encouraging JCVD, building his confidence and continually driving him forward to help him get to where he wanted to go. I really didn't think Mohammed Qissi had this much involvement. I don't know what to say. I'm lost for words. I believe JCVD would have flown back home if it wasn't for his best friends, unconditional love, help and support. A big lesson: Mohammed expected or wanted nothing. He helped his friend get to where he wanted to go. That's how you build success people. Don't be selfish. Help your friends out and it will eventually come back on you.
Facts. But that's how it is in life. Someone always gets exploited and forgotten afterwards. Qissi could have become a top villain in many movies but the favor was never returned as big as he did it...
Such an inspirational story of not quitting, having faith in God, and not selling out! Thank you, Viking Samurai, for putting these interviews out for free on CZcams: you are inspiring the "Van Damme's" of tomorrow. And thank you, Mohammed Qissi, for not giving up! Inspiration!
Fantastic Episode, this channel is Awesome! I tell you Mohammed Qissi is a great friend and for those who say God doesn't answer prayers, they need to hear what Mr. Qissi said. There prayers were answered. Thanks for posting this my friend.
Definitely, Qissi best friend anyone could hope to have!
@@VikingSamurai I agree with you 1000 percent. He is More like a brother to Van Damme.
this is gold! i love how mr. qissi gets so excited, like a kid telling his story. this is what makes me go all the way back to that date. i remember seeing van damme in no retreat no surrender, then before bloodsport came out my grandma told me they had a "new karate star" and i said his name is jean claude van damme, right? yeah! then the bloodsport commercial hit and my friends were waiting for the movie to open. one of our friends couldn't go and ended up at the theater with his dad, step mom and step brother discussing what to see, when my friend said "bloodsport is a pretty good sports movie from what i hear" so they went and got to see it! that was such a good time! brings back really good memories. thank you mr. qissi and thank you mr. samurai!
One of the fun imporntant story which many ppl want to know the truth about Vandamme and Qissi journey in USA before the Hollywood movies.. Awesome interview. Thank you, we want more this type of interview storys 👍🙏
Love the way Mohammad tells stories!! Can't get enough!! Eagerly waiting for the next video!!👍👍
You've got to love the way he tells the story. So much passion and so many details.
Thanks for making this possible. Michel Qissi is a true friend
In all of Van Dammes interviews he failed to mention it was Qissi who actually did the talking and the one who made it happen! VD made it sound like it was all him alone. God bless Qissi for being such a great friend for VD!
I could listen to these stories all day.
I'm LOVING the way this channel is growing man. I remember reading all these tales from the "Tracking Van Damme" editorial series in Martial Arts Illustrated magazine in the early 90s. To hear them retold with all these details is truly a fan's dream. Thanks for doing this. There is so much heart in it, and it shows.
Without Qissi, there would be no JCVD! This is my favorite story so far in your history of interviews! Qissi, is the example every man’s best friend! We all owe Qissi everything! “Tong Po, was a true gangster”! God bless you my brother. 🇺🇸🚁🙌🏻
Qissi's amazing!
These interviews are AMAZING!!
Thanks so much for everything you do to entertain us 80s action fans, especially Van Damme fans
This is why I love you're guess with interviews, because you get both sides of each story from every guests you have Viking Samurai. Also each guess that you have are very respectful to you Viking Samurai. Mohammed Qissi has been one of the best interviews that I have seen on you're channel all year.
I could listen to Mo all day.
This whole up and down and back up to Golans penthouse made me laugh hard! (Oh we didnt see Bob) hahah!!! That took serious balls to have done...and accomplished!
Hey Viking samurai another interesting thing I read is that Godfrey ho and Joseph Lai claimed they almost signed van Damme in 1985 to ifd films
Godfrey would direct a few Cynthia Rothrock movie's in the 1990s
Mohammed Qissi and Jean Claude Van Damme, had some real interesting times while seeking success Lol! Looking back on the journey of how they got to right now, must be satisfying. Mohammed Qissi, is the one who got his shin bone snapped by big Bolo in Blood Sport, if I'm not mistaken
Yes, that was him
Viking S. Bro that's what I was waiting for I would know that an EXCLUSIVE Unpublished Story would appear
Mohammed Qissi is a real friend I'm really happy JCVD and Qissi went through all this together like real brothers
Mr Quissi is such a great human being...Thanks Viking and thanks Mohammed Quissi...That's all I can say at this point as I am only 10 mins in...🙂
I like the way Mohammed takes time to talk about those beautiful women and lovely food from way back in the early 80s 💯💯💯 😅and always pushing his friend to achieve his dream! 💯💯💯
They climbed 9 stories of stairs oh man that was a serious work out right there. These interviews are just amazing ... absolutely 💯 Thanks so much Viking 💯🙏
Tong Po - my childhood hero 😅
Qissi!!!!!
A rapist was your childhood hero? 🤔
@@mrjuse5470 he was a tough guy first of all. So you could call people who love the character Rambo that they love a killer.
i love this. And i love Van Dammes story on how he won over Menahem Golan. There was a great interview about it on joblo. But now those interviews are gone which sucks cause i used to watch those videos alot for motivation. To succeed like my hero Van Damme.
That Predator costume Van Damme used was soooo ridiculous 😂😂😂😂
One of the best interviews on this channel! Thank you guys!
Wow as a bloodsport fan, this is the best story I've heard in a while!
I find Qissi's story about helping Van Damme getting in on Bloodsport more believable than Van Damme begging for the role followed by Menaham Golem giving JCVD milk & cookies. This video also sheds more light into the Sheldon Lettich interview where he explained why Qissi & Van Damme had their previous fallout.
I remember Lettich said that Van Damme promised Qissi if he ever made it big in Hollywood, Qissi would be paid half of everything. Now we know why. Van Damme was blessed to have a good friend like Qissi. Shame JCVD hasn't given Qissi more credit to his success. Looking forward to more of these videos, Viking. Keep up the good work!
Mohammed is a great speaker he also know and remember it all in such a great detail.
I love Canon Films
They Made Excellent Movies!
What a great story...It brings so many emotions 😂👍Michel Quissi is born to bring Van Damme to Hollywood
JCVD was.... in later years diagnosed as bipolar so it does make sense he would be highly emotional and erratic and would need a good wingman to keep him on track and not lose sight in his pursuit of movie stardom.
I have heard the story many times and knew the pulling of the Predator card was key in impressing Golan. Even when the bloody film got made Menahem wouldn't release it so JCVD and Qissi were not out of the woods yet.
I can't believe there hasn't been a proper DVD special edition/revisit to Bloodsport! Interviews with all the actors would be amazing some 30 years plus since it's release.
just crazy how things in life happen..glad it worked out.
Now this was a great friendship!
Another gem of an interview
Thanks Viking
Been following for years and will continue to support!
Mohammed could do a one man show with these stories. Awesome!
Hello, Viking Samurai. Almost every Van Damme fan, is familiar with the Predator story. With that said, I never knew all these details. That's crazy.
TERRANCE OUT
No VanDamme without Muhammad. He's like Scottie Pippen + Phil Jackson to Jordan.
YES! It's Mohammed Qissi again! :)
Just amazing interviews. Qissi is a true brother and friend that someone needs to succeed in life. Faith in God or the Universe is necessary to succeed in life. Helping poor and protecting God's creation is definitely important. They had right mindset. Yes Mohammed Qissi needs to be in Mathis Hue upcoming film with his elder brother. They need to true come back. 🎉🎉🎉
This is the greatest story i’ve heard in this channel, i liked many of your content, but Mohammed is gold! 🤙
Wow i love the story great story Mohammed haha thats so funny about the Elevaitor in the penthouse when JC kept pressing the ground floor haha that was so funny god bless you both you both never gave up you guys are amazing very interesting indeed brother you was an angel there for you both deserved the success love you man. ❤
Keep up the great work cant wait to see you in more movies brother ❤ god bless lots of love from Christopher Livermore. xx
hey David i really enjoyed your show brother Mohammed is an amazing man.
Wow, wow, wow. I could listen to Mohammed all day. This lovely positive guy was clearly a massive influence on JC at the seed of his career. And boy, does JC owe him. He clearly steered him into a direction that has made him who he is today. I love every second of his account of this golden age. And lapping the Predator/Hunter stuff up especially. The leverage this role gave JC is legendary stuff to hear. More, please, more❤😁👍
Amazing. I can't get enough of Mohammed lol. Yes they put in the hard work but in the end it all seemed meant to be.
Loving hearing this Mohammed Qissi interview here at work. Thanks for all the hard work and Sharing all of this David.
Thanks, glad you're enjoying it!
MQ is a Joy to listen to. JCVD really does owe Him more Love. Playing catch up on Your list of videos and having a Blast. Have a Great One Brother.
@@tmalo7052 Glad to hear you're enjoying the video series!
This was so awesome. I'm so glad you got him on here. All of these have been wonderful
12:29-13:06 🤣🤣🤣🤣
What a crazy story Mohammed Qissi tells but I believe it LOL! I'm really enjoying these interviews your doing Mr.Qissi I'm looking forward to the next chapter.
Viking, Vandam, Mohammed, My heroes.
Hey buddy, great video. Keep doing what you do. Proud of you. Awesome stuff
I remember watching the Arsenio Hall show a lot back then in the early 1990's and Van Damme being on his show and promoting his movie(s) and also him talking about playing the Predator which really surprise me. I also remember later in that same year someone from the movie Predator 1987 coming forward saying that Van Damme was fired from the movie for constantly passing out from heat exhaustion inside the original Predator costume.
Well, there's more to that Predator story lol
I'm sure there is, and I'm looking forward to your next interview with Mr. Qissi.
@@Jim-jc8vb that story is out there already ain’t gotta wait here
@@psilva2462 I'm in no hurry to know the answer(s). I can wait for Viking Samurai's next video with Qissi, but thanks for letting me know.
Great story! I loved it. Michel is so funny and enjoyable to listen to 😁
I love also your face when you looked shocked by every single word he says 😄
WOW, really great and funny interview!!!. You can tell Michel Qissi is really enjoying telling and reminiscing about their past. I just want to hear more of his stories.
This story or at least the in depth details have not been told before! Pretty interesting!
After listening to this interview, i have to and will….Be watching…Bloodsport tonight!
Absolutely priceless!!
Fascinating historical story
Love van Damme movies. But unfortunately his story of events sound like BS. QISSI Story makes sense that Van damme's name was next to Arnold in the predator movie. Van Damme owes him everything including his name. The best friend anyone can ever have.
I do appreciate your videos being open minded!
Absolutely brilliant stuff, loved that one
Great interview! Would love a Sasha Mitchell interview on here!
Shit "Predator" in a suit turns into "BLOODSPORT", WOW!!! Thank Gods Qussi for this!
This is very funny and interesting man, turn these whole thing into some special :)
I truly believe Quissi´s version of the facts, he´s been telling the same story for years, and is much more believable than the glamurous hollywood tale that JCVD and Golan have been telling for years... However, I´m still curious to know the real story behind of how JCVD got the role in No Retreat, No Surrender
I want to know that story too
What a story, what an interview. Great stuff 👍
To think this gent played the scariest martial art villain Tong Po...
I love how tough-guy Tong Po was snuggling with his pillow the entire interview! Too bad it wasn't a stuffed animal..
Viking Samurai Bro You are not a looser You will Get a VAN DAMME Interview for the channel🎉
Lol, even if I don't I'm still not a "looser"
@@VikingSamurai VAMOOOOOS LET"S GO Brother💪🏻You Can Do It
@@VikingSamurai Brother Van Damme always told his version of his Story but I believe that M. Qissi is telling the Truth of Van Damme's Story...You have obtained from M. Qissy what I believe is the Truth of what happened....
there is something i must say to those who consistently say that JC should have mentioned about Qissi's support, and i did say at first that Qissi was the unsaid part of JC's success. however, in one of JC's french interview, JC acknowledged the superiority of the Arabic's culture in terms of dieting, the culinary way of his training, and JC was and still is the living proof of it.
i am not going there, but if you (David) want to ask Qissi or JC directly, it's up to you man, because i think this is an area that is quite personal yet JC's shared it.
i'm unsure on how much JC is currently applying it due to the fitness/nutrition boom, but that interview is not that old and is on youTube.
this is his way of being grateful to Mohammed Qissi's friendship and support and, there is a lot of good things out of this duo.
this futhermore proves to me that every behind successful lives, there is that special person or personS in their corner.
thank you so much for another video.
Hung
Thanks so much for the extra support as always Hung! As far as the Arabic culture in terms of dieting, was Van Damme saying that specifically helped him build his body and stay lean?
@@VikingSamurai he hasn't been clear about it but refers back to their diet and "has been applying a fair amount" of what prophet Mohammed had preached eg, animal meat a maximum amount once a week, lots of carbs and vegetables.
similarly in another video very recently, he asked nicely forbidding a fan recording their training together, and this was caught by another fan taping.
@@VikingSamurai by lots of carbs and vegetables, in his own words (French) "it's bread, lots of legumes and fruits". because i don't want to cause any Chinese whispers with translating.
@@Hung_P Interesting. I would've thought it'd be a lot of meats and vegetables and fruits.
@@VikingSamurai and this is providing that he maintains his carb level "for his normal".
Crazy that the Bob guy tried to get JCVD to go down on him lol I can imagine what women actresses have to go through.
Amazing interview and back story
Wow. Very insightful. Great Interview.
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He even got the bump on Van Damme's forehead.
Wow, this is beyond incredible!
Definitely!
Viking Samuraui ENTREVISTA A MR. VAN DAMME🎉🎉🎉 SERIA UN EXITO EN TU SHOW.
This video is spectacular, Viking Samurai!! 🤺💪 Mohammed Quissi told everything with a lot of details. Even the ugly parts, like that disgusting creepy guy called 'Bob'. I think that's why Jean-Claude never told that full story, to omit that part of the dark Hollywood where they had to reject that pervert guy and go and talk directly to Menahem Golan.
Than you very much for this treasure of a video, brother 🙏👏👏👍
Amazing, amazing interview!!! 👍👍👍
So awesome! Thanks VS
I love Mohammed he's so funny....
Pure Gold 💪👌👍✌
I dont understand, didnt Van Damme star in No Retreat No Surrender before Bloodsport? Couldnt he just point to that movie and say that he played the lead villian?
i lol'd when you said Bob likes guys
Come on....dont split this interviews....we want it all! 😂
Amazing interview Viking !!
Quissi very entertaining edge of the seat stuff in storytelling !!!
I thought it was No Retreat No Surrender that got him the part to Bloodsport??
f****** awesome thank you both for the upload
epic story never give up!! haha
"It's a sign of GOD!" LO! I can see Van Damme saying that..
So sometimes you have to play a supporting role to get a leading role.
And was it fate or coincidence with the piano bar? who knows
Great story from Mohammed Qissi he really sold Van Damme and made his career. Well done on the interview David.😅
Great work!!Greetings from Greece!!