Jack Swagger: Vince's advice for his MMA debut, CM Punk, AEW, return to WWE, UFC

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  • čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
  • Jack Swagger (Jake Hager) chats with Chris Van Vliet at USA Pro Wrestling in Orlando, FL. He talks about the advice that Vince McMahon gave him before his MMA debut, why he chose Bellator over UFC, the length of his Bellator contract, the fact that he wants to fight under the name Jack Swagger, his thoughts on AEW and a lot more.
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Komentáře • 366

  • @ChrisVanVliet
    @ChrisVanVliet  Před 5 lety +86

    GIVEAWAY! Look for the photo with Jack Swagger on my Instagram account to win the awesome Mean Gene shirt from Collar & Elbow that I'm wearing (with the proceeds going to the late Mean Gene's family)!

    • @-BigMike-
      @-BigMike- Před 5 lety

      I don't have IG, but it there a site or link where I can donate to his family?

    • @doubles7533
      @doubles7533 Před 5 lety

      Another solid interview Chris. Will you be going to Starrcast 2?

    • @nyankrunex9654
      @nyankrunex9654 Před 5 lety

      Chris Van Vliet done :)

    • @dualshock3462
      @dualshock3462 Před 5 lety

      LOL you are the tool who once said that this is the best time to be a wrestling fan only because you had the chance to meet Chris Jericho live. "Fuck 1984-1990 and 1996-2001, Chris Jericho is in my car yo!"

    • @BloodyEddie
      @BloodyEddie Před 5 lety

      Great job man.

  • @ExplosiveWerewolf
    @ExplosiveWerewolf Před 5 lety +345

    Chris Van Vilet for AEW for Backstage Interviewer make it happen AEW

    • @stephencatchdudeknight4623
      @stephencatchdudeknight4623 Před 5 lety +6

      Kinda like they did with Alicia

    • @TyMarshall007
      @TyMarshall007 Před 5 lety +3

      sign him Full time Chris Can Vilet is amazing

    • @HKT100
      @HKT100 Před 5 lety +2

      his curren gig seems a lot more lucrative and to be honest more fun than working for AEW

    • @Cyrribrae
      @Cyrribrae Před 5 lety

      @@HKT100 yea, I can't imagine backstage interviewer makes much money compared to housing your own show plus doing CZcams.

    • @paulcrow7642
      @paulcrow7642 Před 5 lety +3

      You predicted the future

  • @kaptkrutch
    @kaptkrutch Před 5 lety +250

    This is the most personality I have ever seen out of him and hes hilarious. Wish we could have seen some of this in WWE

    • @tonyl9636
      @tonyl9636 Před 5 lety +13

      They did book him pretty terrible. But they do that with. Everyone

    • @trevonwomack4923
      @trevonwomack4923 Před 5 lety

      Lynchology101
      Ugh Drew...

    • @trevonwomack4923
      @trevonwomack4923 Před 5 lety

      Lynchology101
      Fake ass swagger fans lol

    • @messeduppodcast1469
      @messeduppodcast1469 Před 5 lety

      "But heth the all ammmmerrrican ammmmerrrican"
      ~vinth mcmahon

    • @thaiduitx
      @thaiduitx Před 4 lety

      His commercial with manscaped is actually funny af.

  • @ZOMB13SLAY0RZ
    @ZOMB13SLAY0RZ Před 5 lety +149

    Chris is for sure the best interviewer in the game, very natural and does his research and you can tell he's a true fan. Thanks again Chris!

    • @ChrisVanVliet
      @ChrisVanVliet  Před 5 lety +19

      And thank you for taking the time to watch!

  • @smarkdownsblog
    @smarkdownsblog Před 5 lety +113

    You're on a roll, Chris! Getting better and better, 2019 is yours!

    • @ChrisVanVliet
      @ChrisVanVliet  Před 5 lety +16

      Thanks BID! I'm flying to New York tomorrow to sit down with David Otunga... should be a good one!

    • @thenextbigthing1393
      @thenextbigthing1393 Před 5 lety

      @@ChrisVanVliet it would be cool if you interview David goggins

    • @christianhafer9819
      @christianhafer9819 Před 5 lety

      @@ChrisVanVliet Terrific interview. He seems pretty cool. Has there ever been a wrestler who wasn't a cool interview, Chris?

  • @CurrentlyDevo
    @CurrentlyDevo Před 4 lety +37

    Who’s here after his AEW debut?

  • @MrMcGuinnes
    @MrMcGuinnes Před 5 lety +35

    At this rate Chris will have a 100 Wrestling interviews this year lol & they’ve all been amazing so far! Keep up the good work!

    • @ChrisVanVliet
      @ChrisVanVliet  Před 5 lety +2

      Thanks man, I’ll put out 100 of them if you guys keep watching them!

    • @MrMcGuinnes
      @MrMcGuinnes Před 5 lety

      I’ll watch as many as you put out bro, you can see that you’re a genuine wrestling fan! & your interviews are among the best on the platform. So keep ‘em coming Chris!

  • @nousername4me2use
    @nousername4me2use Před 5 lety +130

    I just subscribed because Jack Swagger told me too.

  • @sockmonkeymike
    @sockmonkeymike Před 5 lety +52

    AWESOME INTERVIEW WITH JACK SWAGGER CHRIS!!!! Keep proving to the world why you are the best interviewer in the world 🎙

  • @therippergrimreaper7653
    @therippergrimreaper7653 Před 3 lety +2

    I watched this man win the world title as a kid and loved it. Now As an adult hes a badass dork, and I love him as a performer and a person much more after seeing this. You're the man Chris.

  • @josealonzo8804
    @josealonzo8804 Před 5 lety +16

    Chris deserves way more subs. He’s asks great questions and is an awesome interviewer. Keep up the great work.

    • @jbasti227
      @jbasti227 Před 5 lety +1

      @Rational Animal Which is why Whatculture's growth was stunted once the guys left and formed Cultaholic, which is way better

  • @EdsterIII
    @EdsterIII Před 5 lety +10

    I never got to see Jack Swagger/Jake Hager in this type of "real" straight talk. He is funny as hell. The dude is hilarious. Besides that he is extremely humble and really a likeable guy. Just another great athlete they wasted. Chris THANK YOU for giving us some new and refreshing looks at some really talented men and women. People put down wrestling, well some do, but these guys put their bodies on the line sometimes 200-300 days a year. Well 300 may be a thing of the past. But the point is they work their butts off. Indy guys do so much more than people realize. Anyway this interview showed Jack/Jake as who is really is. A funny, straight up goof ball. A really good guy. Thanks again for that. I will now really watch Bellatore more just from this AND I had subbed once before or so I rhought. I subbed either again or finally. Great work Chris. Awesome interview.

  • @redshoe7278
    @redshoe7278 Před 5 lety +7

    Buzzed Jack Swagger is the best Jack Swagger

  • @Getoffmylawn_Gaming
    @Getoffmylawn_Gaming Před 5 lety +21

    One of the few tubers I watch with content not dealing with my hobby of gaming. You have great interviews, get great guests and dont softball. Kayfabe has been dead for years but I still find these interviews interesting. Great Job

  • @y2w00dy
    @y2w00dy Před 5 lety +36

    Nice new hairstyle Chris. Rocking the skin fade eh? Thanks for another awesome interview

    • @ChrisVanVliet
      @ChrisVanVliet  Před 5 lety +11

      Thanks for noticing both the interview and the hair lol

  • @ekojmart
    @ekojmart Před 5 lety +5

    So not only are your interviews awesome, but Jake also indirectly complimented whoever is doing your editing because I have never noticed cuts in your interviews and not 10 minutes in he gave you up that you all had been rolling for awhile. Kudos all around Team Van Vliet!

    • @ChrisVanVliet
      @ChrisVanVliet  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks for the kind words Jesse! There are no edits in this interview, I think what Jack was referring to was a conversation we were having before we started recording

    • @ekojmart
      @ekojmart Před 5 lety +1

      @@ChrisVanVliet Makes sense! Well, either way you are the man and please keep at it! I don't even care who the guest is anymore, I tune in. Though, you have been hitting homeruns with your guests too

  • @ouslatisaleh9528
    @ouslatisaleh9528 Před 5 lety +13

    Glad i found this channel it's amazing, i am a fan of your work,you really inspire to become like you!

  • @azimthassim5031
    @azimthassim5031 Před 5 lety +20

    Vince’s advice for Swaggers debut
    “Don’t fake it in there”

    • @frod79
      @frod79 Před 4 lety +1

      "Give an hell pal, well g damn!"

  • @lespaulnasty31
    @lespaulnasty31 Před 5 lety +18

    Jack is so charmingly awkward. I was there at the last SDLive he was at where he said that weirdly hyper promo about his smokin hot wife. I’m so glad he’s doing big stuff again.

  • @imHim710
    @imHim710 Před 5 lety +27

    Jack swagger in this interview is hilarious

  • @user-jn6qs2pd4q
    @user-jn6qs2pd4q Před 5 lety +8

    I believe jack will be more bigger and better after the 3 years im MMA and maybe Vince would reach to him again because we know MMA background is good in wrestling especially with Vince

  • @2107Owen
    @2107Owen Před 5 lety +2

    The more I listen to Swagger in interviews the more he kinda reminds me of everyone's favourite Bro. Good stuff either way! Having his own mugshot as a shirt is incredible marketing.

  • @EverflameArt
    @EverflameArt Před 5 lety +5

    I really hope he does well. Watching a bunch of interviews and stuff I latched onto Jake Hager. Wanted him to be a top guy on the W, now he's here in Bellator, I want him to do well in that and explode in the scene. Hope six fights are explosive Jake! WE THE PEOPLE!

  • @gabrielcain-martinez2832
    @gabrielcain-martinez2832 Před 5 lety +2

    New respect for Jack Swagger. Didnt enjoy him in WWE as much, but after this interview also Lucha Underground. Im rooting for Jack Hager

  • @celestialgoddessgaming
    @celestialgoddessgaming Před 5 lety +2

    Always love your interviews, Chris! I love seeing how Jack Swagger is being successful outside of WWE. He's fun and has a lot of personality, when you just let him just talk. So happy for him!

  • @ChristianReeveOfficial
    @ChristianReeveOfficial Před 5 lety +9

    Great interviews as always Chris, thank you and keep up the excellent work!

    • @JHammock664
      @JHammock664 Před 5 lety

      Chris deserves a lot of credit he does great interviews

  • @benhoskin8562
    @benhoskin8562 Před 5 lety +10

    Another great interview Chris 🔥

  • @beafraidhorror
    @beafraidhorror Před 5 lety +7

    Really chill dude, and very talented

  • @TuMalditaMadre
    @TuMalditaMadre Před 5 lety +16

    Stopped watching RAW highlights to watch this

  • @danielmaxshaw
    @danielmaxshaw Před 5 lety +4

    Hey Chris! This is Dan the ring announcer from the USA Pro Show. Great meeting you at the show. Big fan of the channel!

    • @ChrisVanVliet
      @ChrisVanVliet  Před 5 lety +1

      Great to meet you too Dan! Keep up the great work!

  • @abhinavsinghania8745
    @abhinavsinghania8745 Před 5 lety +2

    You are the best when it comes to interviewing wrestlers. Love watching your interviews.

  • @SuperLordpig
    @SuperLordpig Před 5 lety +7

    Drunk Swagger is amazing.

  • @Billsybub
    @Billsybub Před 5 lety

    It's been said before but these interviews are so natural, the conversation comes so naturally and the questions let the person being interviewed be so open!

  • @nurse425
    @nurse425 Před 5 lety +2

    Man, you could teach a class on how to PROPERLY conduct an interview! Great video as always! Good to see Jake Hager/Jack Swagger doing so well after his awesome MMA victory! Can't wait to see what's in store for him in the future! Much love & respect!

  • @davidfreeman8902
    @davidfreeman8902 Před 5 lety +2

    Yes! I would love to see Lucha Underground regularly on Netflix!

  • @drewboyd2527
    @drewboyd2527 Před 5 lety

    I met this bloke once in South Australia for a House of Hardcore tour, is such a nice guy and i was in a nervous place gave me a hug. I'm glad he is doing well.

  • @adnanmehboob5771
    @adnanmehboob5771 Před 5 lety +3

    I been watching your interview for a while and realized I ain't subscribed to you now i did subscribed to your channel.

  • @PapaPalp114
    @PapaPalp114 Před 5 lety +1

    Him talking about his arrest, reminds me of his 2009 feud with MVP and the story they had with MVP being an ex-con and Swagger “Never even getting a traffic ticket”

  • @SeetherFan666
    @SeetherFan666 Před 5 lety +1

    Jack Swagger is criminally underrated.

  • @Luqmanabdullahsani299
    @Luqmanabdullahsani299 Před rokem +1

    Im just glad this guy already won world title

  • @colebeetle
    @colebeetle Před 5 lety +6

    Dear one person who disliked... do you not understand how great Chris is and how great Jake Swagger is? Please watch more wrestling, thank you.

  • @jamesdubeck4920
    @jamesdubeck4920 Před 5 lety +2

    Chris van vliet is out there grinding! Love it dude. Keep it up! Btw Swag looks stoned on the thumbnail

  • @mentionnumbersbecauseyoune9701

    1955 bif tannen came to the future to do mma

    • @ChrisVanVliet
      @ChrisVanVliet  Před 5 lety +2

      Haha This made me laugh out laugh

    • @gman2015z
      @gman2015z Před 5 lety +2

      "Make like a tree and get out of here!"

  • @AlphaProto
    @AlphaProto Před 5 lety +17

    "We the people!"

  • @TrueNomadSkies
    @TrueNomadSkies Před 5 lety +3

    The first 2 seasons of Lucha Underground are already on Netflix (Canada anyway), so yeah if anyone should pick up the next seasons it'd make sense for it to be them.

  • @diddlingdoom3133
    @diddlingdoom3133 Před 5 lety +4

    "Been on the wrong side of..... arrest"

  • @jbasti227
    @jbasti227 Před 5 lety +1

    Loved that IAS reference haha. Great interview as always Chris!

  • @nesbogard4425
    @nesbogard4425 Před 5 lety +1

    Love Jack Swagger! A great athlete and fighter, i hope he still being succesfull in MMA and then maybe he could return to WWE

  • @peleg6748
    @peleg6748 Před 5 lety

    I met Swagger back in SummerSlam Axess a few years back such a nice fun loving guy! If WWE or any promotion let him be himself it could be a very fun character that really connects with the audience!

  • @definitelynotdgribbz3323
    @definitelynotdgribbz3323 Před 5 lety +1

    Jack Swagger Shouted Out Sunny In Philadelphia pure Wrestling Scripture

  • @StrongStyleShooter
    @StrongStyleShooter Před 5 lety +5

    I love how Becky wears a fake mugshot shirt when Jack’s mugshot shirt is actually legit 😂

  • @slavojdyrdek
    @slavojdyrdek Před 3 lety +2

    He always plays such a stoic meat head but he seems so personable and loveable, a big goof.

  • @Ata2d99
    @Ata2d99 Před 5 lety +3

    Awesome interview Chris! Swagger has charismatic swag.

  • @vengray8055
    @vengray8055 Před 5 lety

    Great fight from Jack for his first one. Looking forward to the next. Maybe we can see that sweet ass ankle lock. Best interviews on this channel!

  • @jamesdubeck4920
    @jamesdubeck4920 Před 5 lety +3

    CVV always with amazing interviews. Your ziggler ones are the best

    • @jamesdubeck4920
      @jamesdubeck4920 Před 5 lety

      @@ChrisVanVliet yeah he does. Hes been one of my favorites for a long time. U guys have great chemistry

  • @TheGekuutBorne
    @TheGekuutBorne Před 5 lety +1

    Hahaha Chris and drunk Jake are really funny and great here!
    I love how u let the wrestlers be so comfortabe,keep it up mate.

  • @_thehashslingingslasher

    Jack is such a cool guy great interview and can't wait to see what comes next.

  • @ReportCardRadioLive
    @ReportCardRadioLive Před 5 lety +4

    Chris Great Interview

  • @cook123ful
    @cook123ful Před 5 lety

    Man, this is absolutely amazing. Great job, Chris and Jack. :)

  • @reggaemortis4117
    @reggaemortis4117 Před 5 lety +7

    I always thought Jack Swagger was dry as dirt but get a few drinks in him and he becomes a different man 🤣

  • @fission035
    @fission035 Před 5 lety +1

    I'm loving this channel.

  • @WrestlingFan.1234
    @WrestlingFan.1234 Před 3 lety +1

    I m glad he is doing great at AEW

    • @dariopalmieri7572
      @dariopalmieri7572 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Now he is not used at all and it's a shame Because with his abilities he could be a good wreslter😢

  • @OhighOSkater
    @OhighOSkater Před 5 lety +3

    9:09 Jack Scared Chris 🤣😂

  • @Superman_305
    @Superman_305 Před 5 lety

    I know that was Jake Hager A.K.A Jack Swagger's first ever MMA match but after seeing his performance I have a feeling he's going to be star in MMA for a long time to come.

  • @slimjim5392
    @slimjim5392 Před 5 lety

    Never watched the channel before. Interviewer is brill. Give him a raise!

  • @mrpicpalac
    @mrpicpalac Před 5 lety

    Just subscribed cause of Jack Swagger...and of course Chris! WE, THE PEOPLE!!!

  • @ettel8358
    @ettel8358 Před 4 lety +1

    Linking to this video whenever somebody says that Jake has no personality

  • @thomasbelajonas731
    @thomasbelajonas731 Před 5 lety +1

    I’ve never laughed as hard as when Chris looked him dead in the eyes and says “I’ll hit puberty someday”

  • @seachris
    @seachris Před 5 lety

    Good interview chris, awesome job !! I love the questions you asked jack.

  • @kasandrapurplekitten
    @kasandrapurplekitten Před 5 lety +1

    Swagger is showing up in Vegas to wrestle Cody I'm calling it now

  • @ronfigg1
    @ronfigg1 Před 5 lety

    Great interview! Everyone loves Swagger!! We the people! I was there the night you won your first WWE Title and others. Smart marks know who the real talent is!

  • @static05
    @static05 Před 3 lety

    this guy's awesome, i've been a fan of him since i was a kid honestly one of my all time favourites along with john cena, cm punk and jeff hardy

  • @thisguy4891
    @thisguy4891 Před 5 lety +2

    Definitely deserve more subscribers

  • @samuelm.e8778
    @samuelm.e8778 Před 5 lety

    You should be hired to be a backstage interviewer by a wrestling promotion! Your so underrated

  • @ski8615
    @ski8615 Před 5 lety

    All the best too swagger

  • @leonamvs4301
    @leonamvs4301 Před 5 lety

    Im subscribing because of jack swagger

  • @gauravpatil6707
    @gauravpatil6707 Před 5 lety +2

    amazing interview Chris!

  • @EverflameArt
    @EverflameArt Před 5 lety +30

    I'm going to keep shouting this to the heavens, Chris is a great interviewer.
    Also Jack Swagger should come back to WWE as the new Brock Lesner. At least taking the role.

    • @ChrisVanVliet
      @ChrisVanVliet  Před 5 lety +6

      I really appreciate that, thanks man!

    • @EverflameArt
      @EverflameArt Před 5 lety +2

      Chris Van Vliet no problem man. It’s the whole truth, I always look forward to your videos.

    • @Painkiller-1997
      @Painkiller-1997 Před 5 lety +2

      @@EverflameArt
      We don't need another Brock Lesnar. We need a champion that is actually gonna be there and elevate it. Lesnar is garbage.

    • @EverflameArt
      @EverflameArt Před 5 lety +4

      TheHero MegaGallade to clarify, I meant to say The MMA wrestler role. Does MMA and wrestles at the same time. I just think Jake (Jack) could deff take the role and elevate. Be the male Ronda Rousey in the WWE. Jake has the charisma, skill, and catch phrase to do it. Be it face or heel.

    • @Painkiller-1997
      @Painkiller-1997 Před 5 lety +4

      @@EverflameArt
      I would love to see him in that role, just not as a part-timer. Jake (Jack) is a very valuable talent, no matter what field he's in. I would definitely prefer him as a babyface. As long as he's more prominent than a Rousey or a Lesnar, I 100% agree with you.

  • @jnulpi
    @jnulpi Před 5 lety

    what a great pick he would be for AEW.

  • @DareSaturn
    @DareSaturn Před 5 lety

    Jack seems like a genuine guy

  • @nickshelton4489
    @nickshelton4489 Před 5 lety

    Chris probably gets so much tang at cons, easily the 2nd best looking bro-nerd I’ve ever seen (behind myself of corse lol) great stuff man, love watching someone interview who you can tell has so much passion and is a true fan.

  • @Thebucs14625
    @Thebucs14625 Před 5 lety

    The fact Chris Van Vliet has only 123k subscribers is insulting.

  • @beane10
    @beane10 Před 5 lety

    He’s an Always Sunny fan, legend

  • @mecuadorm10
    @mecuadorm10 Před 5 lety +2

    Lmfao the Nia Jax comment got me dead

  • @Tony_1294
    @Tony_1294 Před 5 lety

    Great interview As Usual Chris

  • @teddycaliendo6744
    @teddycaliendo6744 Před 5 lety

    Great interview as always

  • @lavishmusic3059
    @lavishmusic3059 Před 5 lety +1

    Great interview but can u please interview Chavo Guerrero. And talk about Eddie Guerrero and his feud with rey and other stuff 🙏🏻(Eddie Guerrero is my favorite of all time)

    • @peleg6748
      @peleg6748 Před 5 lety +1

      I kinda hope he doesn't do it to talk about Eddie... While I love Eddie & he is my favorite wrestler I have been getting sick of Chavo being in Eddie's shadow... Chavo may very well be the most underrated wrestler of all time!!! And it's time to people respect him more than his relationship with Eddie

  • @trevorjamesboland
    @trevorjamesboland Před 5 lety

    Jack is awesome

  • @vicspre
    @vicspre Před 5 lety

    Great video Chris as always

  • @casehsow20
    @casehsow20 Před 5 lety +2

    I subscribed because Jake Hager told me too 🔥

  • @mediaamzv2410
    @mediaamzv2410 Před 5 lety +1

    I've been a swagger fan since his debut in wwe

    • @dariopalmieri7572
      @dariopalmieri7572 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Me too,and now are you still a Swagger's fan?Would you like him to return to wwe?

    • @mediaamzv2410
      @mediaamzv2410 Před 3 měsíci

      @@dariopalmieri7572 yeah bro I would for sure

  • @pritishjain7
    @pritishjain7 Před 5 lety +1

    Man I simply love your interviews. I hope you bring Kane and undertaker for an interview...😍🤗

  • @ctk6190
    @ctk6190 Před 5 lety +1

    Been subscribed for about 4 - 5 years now so dont worry ive subbed 😜😁

    • @ChrisVanVliet
      @ChrisVanVliet  Před 5 lety

      Haha even better! Thanks Connor

    • @ctk6190
      @ctk6190 Před 5 lety

      @@ChrisVanVliet No thank you Chris your an absolute star and an incredible guy thank you for all your hard work. Ps i hope you enjoy your trip here to NZ 😁

  • @KeyTriD
    @KeyTriD Před 5 lety

    yo that jack swagger shirt is fucking lit bro

  • @jojomomo3063
    @jojomomo3063 Před 5 lety

    Jack is entertaining, if only he was like this in the WWE. Best of luck to him :D

  • @krismou9332
    @krismou9332 Před 5 lety

    I fucking love you dude, such a great interviewer.

  • @Juventud2222
    @Juventud2222 Před 5 lety

    This is a great interview. Tipsy Jack Swagger is great.

  • @bornmotionless13
    @bornmotionless13 Před 5 lety

    I’m surprised he didn’t try out new Japan but it doesn’t matter swagger is a beast

  • @kylemechler4425
    @kylemechler4425 Před 5 lety

    Love the videos man keep it up

  • @antonycuff4512
    @antonycuff4512 Před 5 lety

    Maybe we'll see swagger vs del Rio in mma !

    • @Ticketman99
      @Ticketman99 Před 5 lety

      Del Rio beats him. Think about it: the only reason Del Rio wasn't in the Olympics(for wrestling, obviously)is because Mexico was broke.