Erick Rowan Honors Bray Wyatt & Brodie Lee, WWE Return, AEW Appearance, Beating Roman Reigns

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 1. 11. 2023
  • Joseph Ruud (@erickredbeard) is a professional wrestler known as Erick Rowan when he was in WWE as part of the Wyatt Family. He currently wrestles under the name Erick Redbeard. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about the passing of Windham Rotunda (Bray Wyatt) and Jon Huber (Brodie Lee/Luke Harper), how he joined the Wyatt Family, being The Rock's last opponent at WrestleMania 32, having the distinction of being one of the last 4 people to pin Roman Reigns, what got his wrestling journey started, his brief appearances in AEW, will he return to WWE, forming The Bludgeon Brothers with Luke Harper, the original plan for what was inside of his cage, his recent acting roles and much more.
    Enter to win $2000 and 2 tickets to UFC 296 here: morganufc.com/cvv
    GHOSTBED: Get 40% of your purchase with the code CVV at ghostbed.com/cvv
    00:00 Intro
    00:38 The deaths of Brodie Lee and Bray Wyatt
    03:52 Being put together as the Wyatt Family
    08:16 Constantly being reminded of his friends deaths
    09:58 What’s the main thing people have him autograph
    10:29 People being surprised how big he is
    12:57 How he got into pro wrestling
    19:48 Working the door at a gentlemen's club
    22:37 WWE taking notice of his work
    24:44 The original pitch for the Wyatt Family
    27:57 Having his name shortened to ‘Rowan’
    29:04 Defeating Roman Reigns
    30:03 Why hasn't he been on TV for a while?
    31:46 Was there ever talk of him joining the Dark Order?
    34:28 Did Bray Wyatt talk to him about a return?
    35:14 The difference between Bray Wyatt and Windham
    38:57 Not being given a chance to cut promos
    41:14 His ongoing work as an actor
    45:42 Top 3 horror movies of all time
    49:05 Having The Rock’s last match
    53:06 The coolest moment he ever had in the ring
    54:01 The Wyatt family entrances
    55:54 Working as Daniel Bryan’s bodyguard
    57:40 People wondering what was in his cage
    1:00:21 Putting your mind to goals
    1:02:40 Best advice he’s received from Brodie Lee
    1:06:22 3 Things Erick Rowan is grateful for
    Subscribe to / chrisvanvliet
    Subscribe to my podcast: podcast.chrisvanvliet.com
    Get awesome CVV t-shirts & merch: teespring.com/stores/chris-va...
    Email me: cvv@chrisvanvliet.com
    Follow me on Instagram: / chrisvanvliet
    Like me on Facebook: / chrisvanvliet
    Follow me on Twitter: / chrisvanvliet
    #wwe #aew #erickrowan #braywyatt #wyattfamily
  • Zábava

Komentáře • 211

  • @ChrisVanVliet
    @ChrisVanVliet  Před 6 měsíci +20

    Enter to win $2000 and 2 tickets to UFC 296 here: morganufc.com/cvv
    And get 40% of your purchase with the code CVV at ghostbed.com/cvv
    Huge thanks for all of the support from you for reading this and also from Morgan & Morgan and GhostBed!

    • @TimLoyalToWifeHaterFreeZoneA
      @TimLoyalToWifeHaterFreeZoneA Před 6 měsíci +2

      Love It ChrisVanVliet Bro And R.I.P To Windham Rotunda Bray Wyatt Gone Too Soon And Too Young.

    • @TimLoyalToWifeHaterFreeZoneA
      @TimLoyalToWifeHaterFreeZoneA Před 6 měsíci +2

      And Also The Exhaulted One Mr Brodie Lee, Luke Harper Jon Huber.

    • @PonchoTheDingo
      @PonchoTheDingo Před 6 měsíci +1

      Good work as always.

    • @PonchoTheDingo
      @PonchoTheDingo Před 6 měsíci +1

      I like his chokeslam, interview idea NWA'S Violent j

    • @timbahr1792
      @timbahr1792 Před 6 měsíci

      I actually met Rowan and Sheamus at a Dennys in Sacramento.
      Rowan is NOT a small man lmao I was actually lowkey afraid to approach their table cause 1) they were having breakfast and didn’t want to be rude and 2) Rowan sitting down was almost eye level to me lmao.
      A friend of mine at the time walked up and asked Sheamus “are you Sheamus from WWF” you can tell he was annoyed but Rowan never uttered a word

  • @elconcaro8031
    @elconcaro8031 Před 6 měsíci +288

    I feel really bad for Erick he's lost both Bray and Brodie in such a short amount of time

  • @MartinezCustomKicks
    @MartinezCustomKicks Před 6 měsíci +123

    Such a humble guy! I found it very classy of the WWE inviting him on the show when Bray died😢 RIP

    • @deathmauler181
      @deathmauler181 Před 6 měsíci +8

      Yep same. As much as I didn't like Bray's later work, I appreciated him for all that he presented to the outside world and that Bray was above all a great dude, a great friend by all accounts and an oddity.(a good thing I'd say)
      I don't know what people's beliefs are but I hope he's at peace. He will be forever missed by those closest to him and the people he presented with his creativity, the fans.
      Sorry I don't mean to be sappy.

  • @bradleyt9868
    @bradleyt9868 Před 6 měsíci +205

    Rowan seems like such a good dude. I know he’s doing it tough losing two of his wrestling brothers, hope he gets to a better place.

  • @ChrisVanVliet
    @ChrisVanVliet  Před 6 měsíci +98

    Give that like button a big Spinning Powerslam!

  • @jules8876
    @jules8876 Před 6 měsíci +28

    I had the privilege to meet this dude at a WWE event because I had the VIP Experience ticket. Dude is as nice as a gentle giant could ever be. Chatted about some rad metal bands we're both into for a few moments and got to see him in action later that evening. Really good guy, down to earth. He deserves a lot from the business he's in.

  • @NoirAngel921
    @NoirAngel921 Před 6 měsíci +20

    Sad to say but once Bray passed, I was hoping you would score another interview with Erick Rowan, bring some closure to this whirlwind. I still can't believe he's gone.

  • @AzureReborn
    @AzureReborn Před 6 měsíci +19

    Chris is a great interviewer, love how he lets them talk and doesn’t try to be the center of attention

  • @dwadeisthegoat2020
    @dwadeisthegoat2020 Před 6 měsíci +95

    Man I miss the Wyatt family sucks we will never get to see a reunion 😔

  • @NoLMAOnade
    @NoLMAOnade Před 6 měsíci +78

    This was probably my FAVORITE interview you have done!!! I love Erick even more than I did before

  • @AmazingGuy13
    @AmazingGuy13 Před 6 měsíci +9

    Bray Wyatt is forever ❤

  • @Marky-Marc
    @Marky-Marc Před 6 měsíci +36

    CVV is absolutely killing it right now with these interviews. Please never retire bro🔥

  • @Just.Sketching
    @Just.Sketching Před 6 měsíci +10

    Rowan is such an introspective person

  • @williamdunn9000
    @williamdunn9000 Před 6 měsíci +23

    This is going to be good

  • @bailemagana4263
    @bailemagana4263 Před 6 měsíci +12

    I can't wait, this is going to be a sad painful interview 😢

  • @jeremykops
    @jeremykops Před 6 měsíci +44

    Putting together a faction of Erick, Braun, Karrion Kross, Scarlett, and Alexa being led by Uncle Howdy would be such a dream come true for both the industry and the fans, and a true way to honor the legacy of Bray

  • @devinkemp6198
    @devinkemp6198 Před 6 měsíci +12

    Eric is so intelligent and funny he seems like a big teddy bear the fact he chose not to fight that guy shows what kinda human he is

  • @watersandblue6001
    @watersandblue6001 Před 6 měsíci +25

    Poor Guy. Losing your two young Friends in a timeline of not even 3 Years is horrible to imagine.

  • @johntitor7357
    @johntitor7357 Před 6 měsíci +6

    Wyatt family 4 life

  • @oliverosullivan5071
    @oliverosullivan5071 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I like Joseph hes quiet but seems like a really lovely guy

  • @dragonberrymead9525
    @dragonberrymead9525 Před 6 měsíci +7

    I've been saying this for years, Rowan is a solid big man wrestler. I loved when he got his time to shine when he broke away from Daniel Bryan, he proved he can be intimidating and that he is comfy on the microphone. Big fan.

  • @TheNeonParadox
    @TheNeonParadox Před 6 měsíci +11

    I've loved Erick since the first time I saw him with the Wyatts. Then I saw him wear a Heilung shirt on WWE television, and loved him twice as much as I did before.

  • @GryHen-pg9iy
    @GryHen-pg9iy Před 6 měsíci +6

    My favorite episode in the last 6 months buddy!

  • @mangotoosmooth
    @mangotoosmooth Před 6 měsíci +24

    We need to see him get a good run in WWE one day !!

    • @kvinche8120
      @kvinche8120 Před 6 měsíci

      Whyyyy because of the loss he has went through?

  • @spc3461
    @spc3461 Před 6 měsíci +20

    This was a great interview, Chris. Erick Rowan is such a genuine and humble person. I really enjoyed hearing his stories about Bray Wyatt and Brodie Lee, two of the most talented and creative wrestlers of our generation. It’s heartbreaking to lose them both so soon, but I’m glad that Erick has found peace and happiness in his life. He deserves all the success in the world. I hope to see him back in the ring someday, whether it’s in WWE or AEW. He has so much to offer to the wrestling industry. Thank you for this insightful and emotional conversation.

  • @jacobguernsey9625
    @jacobguernsey9625 Před 6 měsíci +12

    Man I don’t know why, but that how are you doing near the beginning made me tear up. With Chris everything is genuine and that is what makes him the best. Erick was one of my early favorites when I got into wrestling, and my heart has been breaking for him for the losses he’s had to endured. Nothing but love and respect to both of you, awesome video

  • @devastatorsarmy6611
    @devastatorsarmy6611 Před 6 měsíci +9

    I need to see Rowan and Strowman back as The Wyatt Family to represent both of their fallen brothers because they are the only two who remains as the original members of the family so yeah I think it would be great to see them back together as The Wyatt Family to honor both Bray and Luke

    • @_The_King_007
      @_The_King_007 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yes pls

    • @kfire2567
      @kfire2567 Před 6 měsíci +4

      The original Wyatt family consisted of Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, & Erick Rowan. Strowman didn't come in until 2 years later

  • @AmazingGuy13
    @AmazingGuy13 Před 6 měsíci +6

    I hope they bring him back for the Wyatt 6

  • @rebelwhite
    @rebelwhite Před 6 měsíci +4

    We need podcasts/programs like this that aren't covering the main event stars, but rather give us an insight into those who don't get the most screentime. They always seem to have the most interesting stories

  • @DrFatDabs
    @DrFatDabs Před 6 měsíci +4

    Love you Rowan, just want you to know that Big Man. You're truly so thoughtful, smart, caring and talented. We've always got your back Redbeard 🤘

  • @deathmauler181
    @deathmauler181 Před 6 měsíci +6

    He seems incredibly wholesome and nice ,the kind of person you could talk to forever about anything.

  • @DannyVegasVIP
    @DannyVegasVIP Před 6 měsíci +12

    I have been anxious to see & hear this interview! He's such a strong person losing 2 people so close to him in such a short period of time!

  • @brechtschepmans2945
    @brechtschepmans2945 Před 6 měsíci +5

    nice to see him back .

  • @AmazingGuy13
    @AmazingGuy13 Před 6 měsíci +4

    It's just so tragic. Bray was my favorite especially it hurts so much and it's still unbelievable.

  • @Sipaannn
    @Sipaannn Před 6 měsíci +1

    This guy is so humble

  • @coverlessdog999
    @coverlessdog999 Před 6 měsíci +14

    Best podcast I've ever watched love Joseph love u Chris this was the best the part about him telling us to be ourselves really hit me because I am often times not myself but this helped thanks Joseph thanks Chris

  • @dktreee
    @dktreee Před 6 měsíci +7

    I want Rowan and Braun in tag team contention Raw or Smackdown.👌 Great interview, Chris! I genuinely think you are the best in your field at what you do. I never lost interest, this thing flew by🔥

  • @koepisking
    @koepisking Před 6 měsíci +7

    Absolutely love this! ❤

  • @bryanfletcher933
    @bryanfletcher933 Před 6 měsíci +1

    protect this man at all costs

  • @GamingWithPatrick87
    @GamingWithPatrick87 Před 6 měsíci +6

    Rowan would be an awesome addition to the Viking Raiders if he ever returned to WWE

    • @ChampagneS4366
      @ChampagneS4366 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I don't know if you knew this but he was called Erick Rowan because when he was first in FCW he was a Viking.

    • @GamingWithPatrick87
      @GamingWithPatrick87 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yeah I heard that in the interview. That's why I was saying he'd be a great addition to the Viking Raiders.

  • @shawnsamac7657
    @shawnsamac7657 Před 6 měsíci +4

    The one house show I’ve ever been to, the thing that stood out the most was just how big this dude was. He dwarfed everyone else in size and stature and presence.

  • @mcurt9
    @mcurt9 Před 5 měsíci

    Incredible episode! Ty CVV!

  • @kevthegoat8774
    @kevthegoat8774 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Met him at a wrestling show last week, he is absolutely huge but such a nice guy.

  • @Willyboi23
    @Willyboi23 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Y’all quick with the shorts! Made me come here!! Keep up the phenomenal work!!

  • @melemelstl
    @melemelstl Před 6 měsíci +1

    You are my favorite and thee best wrestling interviewer.. you have a way to connect with them and a way that they open up to you in a great way .. and you a great person also so I bet they can feel that and feel vulnerable enough to share enough with you .. thank you for your interviews

  • @TonyStarks1986
    @TonyStarks1986 Před 6 měsíci +3

    21:21 this is crazy. Why would someone want to pick a fight with Rowan. Dude is so humble and down to earth.

    • @drstrange4625
      @drstrange4625 Před 6 měsíci

      People pick fights with people everyday. That’s the way people are.

  • @TheDragonKiller90
    @TheDragonKiller90 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Rowan is just such an awesome guy he is so humble and down to earth

  • @GimmeAHullYeah
    @GimmeAHullYeah Před 6 měsíci +3

    Thanks for this!

  • @ArmanZaidi
    @ArmanZaidi Před 6 měsíci +1

    erick is such a chill guy

  • @anthonyvigil1463
    @anthonyvigil1463 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Love watching his interviews

  • @that_diggity_d880
    @that_diggity_d880 Před 6 měsíci +1

    What a soft spoken man. Great interview as always!

  • @DeiseRebel
    @DeiseRebel Před 6 měsíci +1

    This was so refreshing

  • @UNDERTAKER2621
    @UNDERTAKER2621 Před 6 měsíci +1

    What an intellectual inspiring dude wasn't expecting that out of him. Great episode to you, Chris, as always.

  • @the_mad_captain
    @the_mad_captain Před 6 měsíci

    No matter what promotion you show up for next Erick, I'll be keeping up with it. Loved your time in WWE and AEW but you deserve a spotlight for yourself one day. Underrated talent and well deserved of a main-event title reign sometime.

  • @LewBagsLive
    @LewBagsLive Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great interview Chris!!

  • @iTony90
    @iTony90 Před 6 měsíci +7

    Hope all is well Chris! Looking forward to this one! 🤘🏻

  • @trekendra7981
    @trekendra7981 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Maybe it's just my mind playing tricks on me, but man Erick was really breathing kinda hard during this interview, please God bless and keep this man safe, he already lost his brothers

  • @nottrombs1345
    @nottrombs1345 Před 6 měsíci

    This really hit me especially the part at the end about health “without health what do you got” damn thats so true..Joe is super cool and i hope he does well in all of his future endeavors. Thanks for the video Chris!

  • @paulcarpenter7844
    @paulcarpenter7844 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I've been seeing him in TV shows like a mayor of Kingston a small but it was a good role for him

  • @nkosinathimakhaza3159
    @nkosinathimakhaza3159 Před 6 měsíci +1

    CVV killing it again🎉

  • @joshuabrianallen4254
    @joshuabrianallen4254 Před 6 měsíci +2

    He needs to come back to WWE man

  • @Jhylla81
    @Jhylla81 Před 6 měsíci

    Went to high school with Joe/Erick. While my interactions with him were sparse he was always super chill and a genuinely nice guy. Nice to see he hasn't changed

  • @harrisoncooper3721
    @harrisoncooper3721 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I have never clicked on a video faster. BIG RED ROWAN!!

  • @joestone2579
    @joestone2579 Před 6 měsíci

    Great interview!

  • @rhythmblackheart917
    @rhythmblackheart917 Před 6 měsíci

    Erick Rowan is so awesome I miss him so much in the wwe 😢. R.i.p bray and Brodie

  • @RollTideHoss19
    @RollTideHoss19 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Dude after I paid attention to Rowan’s face, he looks really similar to Jason Stratham.

  • @Il_Cowboy
    @Il_Cowboy Před 6 měsíci +1

    the last thing he said really show how awesome this guy his! I hope to see him on a wrestling ring again someday

  • @HorrorGuru407
    @HorrorGuru407 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Not a giant Rowan fan but enjoyed the interview.

  • @conradoramos9105
    @conradoramos9105 Před 6 měsíci

    That AEW tribute to Brodie Lee was amazing but the cherry on top was Redbeard coming out. My wife and I popped so loud the neighbors heard lol. As a fan of Amon Amarth, i loved his cameo in Get in the Ring!!!

  • @milktoof3099
    @milktoof3099 Před 6 měsíci

    Protect this man at all costs

  • @vajidalishah3595
    @vajidalishah3595 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Wyatts ❤

  • @mattsimyak4290
    @mattsimyak4290 Před 6 měsíci

    I got so pumped when I saw him as a character on Mayor Of Kingstown last season

  • @nyrican7189
    @nyrican7189 Před 4 měsíci

    Met him at Blizzard Brawl in 2022 and he was such a cool dude. Super nice guy and very approachable

  • @juegofuego6715
    @juegofuego6715 Před 6 měsíci

    This conversation was hilarious and I'm so glad Chris asked about his favorite horror movies. Rowan has great taste, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 and Halloween 3 are masterpieces

  • @mickeys8716
    @mickeys8716 Před 6 měsíci

    It’s crazy how life and death is so unpredictable for everybody but we still as human beings live life like we are untouchable and invincible. Nobody will ever be able to replace Bray Wyatt. His created something special for himself, he was very appealing you were glued to the tv when you are home.

  • @Anthonys_S
    @Anthonys_S Před 6 měsíci +1

    Got to admit I didn’t realise how tall he was .. he’s massive 😮
    No one should have to go through losing two best friends within a few years , not at there age. Heart breaking

  • @jaypimpski
    @jaypimpski Před 5 měsíci

    Chris ACDC made the music for Maximum Overdrive but everyone should watch much love my dude!❤💯

  • @colin.r.palmer
    @colin.r.palmer Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great show!

  • @DarkReturns1
    @DarkReturns1 Před 5 měsíci +1

    We miss you big guy, would love to see you wrestle in AEW.

  • @ToysLatinasWrestling
    @ToysLatinasWrestling Před 6 měsíci +1

    He was my favorite wrestler at one point

  • @CameronWilliams-gy8bw
    @CameronWilliams-gy8bw Před měsícem +1

    This interview was Sad 😢…. But but to see how is Eric Rowen as a person 🫡🙌🏾🙏🏾💯#WyattFamily4L

  • @SwabySean1
    @SwabySean1 Před 6 měsíci +1

    40:19 Joseph Ruud is very well spoken

  • @SwabySean1
    @SwabySean1 Před 6 měsíci +1

    19:49 When I was in junior high school more specifically seventh grade. There was a Dean he was about 6'8" weighing close to 300 pounds.

  • @mackaffleck
    @mackaffleck Před 5 měsíci

    Unironically he got me back into wreatling after not watching for more than a decade

  • @paulcarpenter7844
    @paulcarpenter7844 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Man I truly like his singles push at the end of his career I thought they could have done something

  • @isninohamsa611
    @isninohamsa611 Před 6 měsíci +2

    We should have a braytt family documentary

  • @trendmassacre8423
    @trendmassacre8423 Před 6 měsíci

    Its Joseph and Adam now, we need to protect these 2 at all costs!!!

  • @user-ur4bd1qr8y
    @user-ur4bd1qr8y Před 6 měsíci +1

    Chris
    I
    Love
    You
    Show
    100
    Keep
    Up
    The
    👍
    Work
    On
    Your
    Podcast

  • @jamiepickard208
    @jamiepickard208 Před 6 měsíci +2

    If there is any way that Erick Rowan can get back in WWE, and team with Braun Strowman and win the WWE Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania 40 for Bray Wyatt, that would be amazing.

  • @thoroughbredunderdog
    @thoroughbredunderdog Před 6 měsíci

    I loved Rowan with the family and D. Bryan

  • @theallamericannightmare4163
    @theallamericannightmare4163 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hopefully 🤞 you can overcome your trauma and know that Brody and Bray are with you

  • @mspacely6521
    @mspacely6521 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Guy seems like a well spoken gentle giant of a human

  • @moshindig222
    @moshindig222 Před 6 měsíci +2

    He was actually the dancer at the Gentlemen's club

  • @bodycountplays2915
    @bodycountplays2915 Před 6 měsíci

    Crazy he was in Australia and nobody knew.
    Also a lot of the bands I listen to today are because I've seen him wearing them on WWE TV, if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have heard of Alestorm.

  • @chrisbg99
    @chrisbg99 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I think the reason why some people have trouble discerning the wrestler from the person is that for the most part wrestlers go by their wrestling name everywhere in other media a lot of times unless they use their real names. And some people for whatever reason, especially in this day and age, thinks that means wrestlers are always on and don't respect boundaries and privacy.

  • @ChiTownMade
    @ChiTownMade Před 6 měsíci +4

    Wwe should have Braun, Bo, and rowan as a faction in honor of bray. But have Bo as Uncle Howdy and be the leader.

    • @mr.mayhem6755
      @mr.mayhem6755 Před 6 měsíci +2

      That's exactly what I did on wwe 2k23!

  • @Nola_Dani
    @Nola_Dani Před 6 měsíci +2

    Redbeard is 100% my favourite wrestler… it may be the paganism, it may be the music, it may be his character work but I find him incredibly relatable to me personally. I hope he wrestles again soon.

  • @MaxCarroll
    @MaxCarroll Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video

  • @MrJay2rabbit
    @MrJay2rabbit Před 6 měsíci

    My favourite wrestler.

  • @Muppio
    @Muppio Před 3 měsíci

    The wrestler with the best music taste.