Ryback: Why I said "F You" to WWE, will he wrestle again?, AEW, thoughts on Vince McMahon 

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I love how Chris just sat there politely and listening to the big guy talk. Asking one question at a time without interrupting the guest. Best wrestling interviewer out there.

the longer i stare at Ryback the more i see him as Johnny Sins

Me: no way I'm watching a 40 minute interview! Me 40 mins later: well I'll be damned!

We joke about Ryback but he is genuine and honest. I can't wait for him to step back in the ring

Man, listening to guys like CM Punk, Dean Ambrose and Ryback talk about their experiences with WWE makes that place sound like absolute hell to work at.

Great to see Ryback in this interview to explain himself on how he feels on these topics

Ryback has that 'It-factor" you don't see with a lot of talent nowadays. The Big Guy is very well spoken, great interview.

Chris Van Vliet = the best damn interview in professional wrestling today Thanks for another great interview, CVV!

Not just The Big Guy, but ALSO a great guy!

First interview I've seen of Ryback. Never would have guessed he was so well spoken and smart.

I’m rolling through the comments and seeing that a lot of people are realizing what I learned a long time ago: Give Ryback a chance and you’ll change your mind about him completely. I had the pleasure of meeting Ryback in 2017 and he couldn’t have been better to me. Such a down to earth, super cool guy with his fans. I’ll never forget it and I’ve been a huge fan ever since.

This is my first time listening to Ryback outside of the WWE. Very smart and savvy and great mind for the business. Another WWE f-up

Ive never liked Ryback and when I seen this interview recommended for me I rolled my eyes. Had nothing else to do and was sitting down to eat so I thought what the hell I'll throw it on and hear what shit he has to talk. I have left this interview with a completely different perspective. I was completely judging him wrongly for years and it's amazing how my dislike of him was all for no reason at all. He's a cool guy. Down to earth. To the point and honest. Now I'm dying for him to make a return lol. Big respect Ryback, do your thing man!

Rybacks such a cool guy,really down to earth and such a kind gentleman!👍

I don't know why, but watching Ryback the wrestling character didn't at all prepare me for how intelligent, well-spoken, and genuinely nice he comes off in this interview. Really great listen. Thanks, Chris.

Massive amount of respect for the big guy. Feed me more!!!!

Great interview Chris! Now see if you can interview Jon Moxley!!

Whole new respect for him. I never really cared based on what I have heard. Class act. Keep up the awesome content.

Real talk, that was a real informative interview. Definitely look at Ryan in a different light now.

Wow. NOT what I expected from Ryback. Awesome stuff. Love this guy.

With all of the talk that I've heard about this interview, I'm so excited to finally hear it! I miss the big guy a little bit

Damn guy knows how to pick and wear a suit.

He's too well-spoken to be playing a generic neanderthal strong guy or bully like they had him doing.

Seems like the wwe doesn’t like when wrestlers get themselves over

Much respect for Ryback, well spoken down to earth guy. Thank you for showing us this side of the big guy.

Hey everyone, Ryback is a great guy! Support him by subscribing to his RU-vid channel below. (It features the podcast I did with him as a guest too!) ru-vid.com/show-UClHFxTqaWjqmejHdVwEyWgA

So glad to hear that all is going great for "The Big Guy !" Totally committed to his health and future endeavors. Definitely a genuine man ! Congratulations on healing and all the hard work you have put in Mr. Ryback.

I absolutely love this style of interviewing. So real and refreshing. Great job man, and Ryback really seems like a great dude

I’m very happy to see Ryback is healthy and still pushing forward. Great interview! Feed me more Chris!!!

For the people questioning the answer to if I am clean. I have spoken repeatedly on my feelings about drugs in sports and have openly discussed using steroids mildly (Based off what I have seen people say they use) from the ages of 20-24 off and on. I had used prescribed HGH for a shoulder injury at various points and have been on TRT since 28 to maintain mid normal testosterone levels. I do not consider being on TRT as using steroids as my actual hormone levels are that of a healthy non TRT person. I usually clarify this if it’s ever brought up, but this interview was one I left out. I think anyone who has followed me knows how openly I speak about this, so if you’re caught up on that one thing these are the facts of the situation. I have had to ease up training the past 3 years due to having 11 stem cell procedures and 2 shoulder scopes and have two more scheduled for June/July here. I look very similar to how I always have weight wise, and once able to train at full intensity should look as good if not better than I always have. WWE has records through Aegis of all my drug tests that I have always have passed. I have been fortunate to be able to hold muscle and it takes typically over 3 hours of training a day injured or not to stay anywhere from 280-295 consistently. I welcome any questions concerning this matter and had developed my Feed Me More Nutrition formulas while in WWE because I actually used them religiously. I support Arnold in his stance of drug testing for bodybuilding and welcome the strictest of drug testing in all sports. When younger I let an adolescent mindset of seeing my hero openly talk about steroids justify it in my head that it was acceptable. I am for ultimate health and wellness and have been for a long time, so please do some research and don’t just assume because someone is near 300 lbs that they are like everyone else. Thanks for watching this and absolutely loved being a part of it. I love all my fans and thank you guys for supporting me after all these years. 🙏

Interviews like this put talent over more than the WWE themselves. I never knew this Ryback, thanks for sharing Chris!

Thank you for showing us how he has changed for those who did not know he isn't bitter with WWE anymore. Glad to see that he has found life outside wrestling. Keep that great work up!

Great interview. I hope Ryback has a huge comeback!

It would be sick if AEW picked him up he’s really talented

I came back to wrestling after a decade hiatus and didn't know how to respond to guys like Brock Lesnar and Ryback. This interview was so good, Ryback emanating a super positive vibe has encouraged me to invest in getting to know his work. Instant follow for this channel and Ryback.

Awesome interview Next get us an interview with the legendary Ref Earl Hebner Love and Respect dude.

I enjoyed this interview and I like seeing Ryback is doing well. I'm still a fan of his and I can appreciate his view on several things. Great interview again, Chris! Always love them!

Your interviews are really great. You ask substantive questions without interrupting, and you come across as respectful rather than sycophantic. Good job!

I never got the impression that wrestling is something that he loves. He is, as others have said, articulate, well spoken and thoughtful.

I am absolutely loving your videos. Keep them coming!

thank you RYBACK truly are a genuine guy the way you look out for your health you could teach alot of professionals young and old DONT stop being you my man!!

Best interviews out there! Please keep them coming, I can watch them with days! :)

Chris you are a great listener i feel your are the shoulder to lean on. I seen lots of interviews of yours and its genuine from the heart.

Will there be a Taker, Kane, Mark Henry, Batista or quite possibly, Cm Punk interview in the future? Great content BTW.

CVV knocking these interviews out the park. Good stuff!

"Vague goals get Vague results" That shirt just spoke to me on the highest level... getting off youtube now BRB

Your interviews are always great! It's awesome how comfortable everyone seems with you and you always ask great questions and everything just seems to flow naturally, it's great! I wish you luck in surpassing your subscriber goals! 🤘🤘

I didn't know anything at all about Ryback besides him in WWE. This was dope as hell. Great interview as always.

Loved this interview CVV!!! My favorite interviewer

Batista interview guna be my favourite! Such good shit - Vince Mcmahon

When ryback was getting that main event push for the first time it was a buzz that couldn’t be denied I always rocked with the Big Guy

I have never been a Ryback fan...until now. That was honestly my favorite interview of yours ever, bc it completely changed my views and thoughts on someone. My not liking him was my fault for not researching him more than what I read in random(negative) articles and getting a sour taste. He's actually a really great, down to earth guy, and now I'm looking forward to listening to his pod and seeing more. So, thank you for this interview. It was amazing as always.

Happy to see the big guy doing good. Great interview again Chris!!!

Chris you always upload a interview that I didnt even know i wanted to see. I can tell you that no matter who you are interviewing i know it will be interesting because you ask the best questions and keep the convo very open, which i find entertaining. Thanks !

Hard to not like Ryback. Genuine dude, hard worker, don’t take no shit. Nothing but respect to this man 👊🏽

Great interview. I had to watch it twice in a row to catch stories I can RU-vid them. Looks like Ryback was headbanging

He was absolutely right to get OUT while he could before they completely ruined him. Current day WWE makes you less rather than build you up.

chris, it makes me mad that you're the coolest, chillest, nicest, dopest interviewer.

Good to see Ryback and hear his story. I always felt that he had so much more to offer wrestling. Being a dog lover myself it's so sad to hear what you and your dog are going through. Hearing what you do for your dog, that in itself shows what kind of a person you are. Wish the best for you both.

dude i miss ryback everybody hated on him for leaving and saying this exact shit punk and moxely man with the right run ryback would be a beast man

Ryback is huge. Look at him rocking that giant golden watch. What an awesome guy

So glad I watched this interview. I relate to A LOT of what he said. Really cool guy.

Chris Van Vliet- Excellent work, as always. Keep up the great work.

One of my favorite interviews I've heard in a minute. He's a great talker (may have to check out his podcast now), is very candid, and seems generally very intelligent. Good for him.

Great interview Chris, as usual. Ryback always has a lot to say and you really ask him solid questions. Sometimes you gotta get out before they kill your character.

Great interview! We met Ryback at a local event in 2017. Great guy. I admire your tenacity and being true to yourself! Health equals wealth....glad you took care of yourself!

Motivational interview....was not expected that. Thanks guys!

This is the first interview of his I watched. He seems like a very nice and very intelligent person.

You know Chris, you need to FEED US MORE with your interview!

Great interview. Respect to both men and thanks for the content and honesty Ryback.

Well you learn something new everyday! Thank you once again for such a professional and informative interview! Such a cool and honest guy ! Top notch !!

Another great interview ,,keep going man ..you made my day !

Seems like a straight forward dude! good interview once again chris!

Chris thank you so much for this interview.. I learned so much from Ry and the business.

I'll say it... Ryback is one of my favorite wrestling personalities of the past decade.

This dude's interviews are great.. S/O to AEW for getting me hip to chris

The stuff about his dog is very sad. What a great owner and man to show that dog so much love. I always didn’t really like Ryback but this has definitely changed my mind!

That was a great interview. It was good hearing "Ryback" expand upon what transpired.

People thought Ryback was crazy when he first left WWE. Now many former & present WWE superstars are saying the same thing about that company.

*32:27** "How do you stay in shape?....... Feed me more nutrition?" *smile** That fking smile! Absolutely priceless! Love the Big Guy lmao

Thank for this Chris. Ryback is a interesting guy.

I've always seen Ryback as the respectful and respected Big Guy who speaks such positivity and I'm such a huge promoter of positive thinking and seeing someone that has been thru what he has and to stay positive keeps my mind going. Now time to read his book.

Just found and subbed the channel recently. Great stuff. I always wondered what happened to The Big Guy Ryback. Be great to see him back in the ring.

People talked shit about warrior back in the day, but honestly the man was smart as hell. And listening to Ryback, it really sounds like he took a similar route. Smart business men

I’m so happy for Ryback success and his awesome podcast

Great and Inspiring Interview CCV, thanks for it!

Being injured is not fun and nerve damage can be scary not knowing if it will heal, good on him finding something that helped him recover, whatever he does good luck.

Im glad to the big buy. But damn chris you been on fire with the interviews

Best of luck on your future endeavors, Big Guy!

Man wwe uses people like toilet tissue. a couple of wipes then you end of getting flushed.

chris is the greatest interviewer....i watch alot of his video interviewing wrestler...so professional asking alot of interesting intelligent question..you can tell this interview is not only his job...but he really is a fan of the sport it is his passion..he genuinely want to hear and really intrested in the wrestler stories...this is why alot of wrestler has no problem doing interviews with chris...they probably even loves doing interview with chris....keep doing what u doing chris... hopefully you'll get even bigger become even greater than u r now and achieving whatever your goal is....wish u all the best chris

Ryback gave a shout out to Louisville, Ky... Hell yeah, 502 Stand Up!

Why does this video have thumbs down? The video was just posted, you couldn't have watched the entire video because it was just posted.

Really enjoy all your interviews. Great job man.

Thank you for the awesome shows you do. And I am a huge ryback fan. Really great interview...

Awesome to see The Big Guy , & even better hearing he'll be healed up soon!

I love that you interviewed Ryback. He was a great talent in WWE. It amazes me he is wearing so nany hats . I truly hope he gets well soon & makes a full recovery so can get back in the ring.

Great interview ! Love the videos

can't wait for Ryberg vs Goldback