Billy Gunn Is Still JACKED at 60! AEW, New Age Outlaws, DX Reunion, Retirement Dream Match
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Billy Gunn is a professional wrestler currently signed to AEW. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at the West Coast Creative Studio in Hollywood to talk about his legendary wrestling career where he has wrestled in 5 separate decades, how he still looks this good at 60 years of age, why his AEW run has been the most fun of his entire career, working with his sons Austin and Colten Gunn, not being a part of the DX reunion on WWE Raw, winning King of the Ring and the promo where The Rock called him "Bob", coming up with the legendary entrance for The New Age Outlaws, wrestling Sabrina the Teenage Witch, wanting a retirement match against Will Ospreay and more!
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00:00 Intro
00:36 His love of his many friendship bracelets
03:15 Who has CVV interviewed the most time?
07:18 Being in better shape now than when his career started
10:00 Putting on enough muscle to compete in bodybuilding
12:52 His thoughts on the meme comparing him to Gorilla Monsoon
14:20 Why he didn’t have fun in TNA
17:13 Did he know his sons wanted to get into wrestling?
23:29 Is his name officially Daddy Ass?
24:27 The crowd getting behind The Acclaimed
26:00 Being willing to take risks with a wrestling intro
30:00 The New Age Outlaws entrance never got old
31:00 Who came up with the name New Age Outlaws
34:22 Celebrating the anniversary of his sobriety
39:22 Being able to mentor The Acclaimed in AEW
40:42 What was his rock bottom before he got sober?
43:45 Going back to WWE in 2013
50:42 How close was he to being a part of the DX 25th Anniversary
52:08 Memories of his match with Sabrina The Teenage Witch
54:14 Having some of the best WWE theme songs of all time
58:07 Billy & Chuck were ahead of their time
01:03:51 Why hasn’t Chuck Palumbo come to AEW?
01:05:01 What’s Rico doing these days?
01:05:13 How he approaches giving mentorship in AEW
01:08:16 Wanting his retirement match to be against Will Ospreay
01:13:49 Coming up with the name of his finisher
01:15:58 Memories on trading promos with The Rock
01:18:54 Did WWE have any plans for him after he won King of the Ring?
01:20:45 How his kids think about backstage segments
01:22:12 Did he care about the titles that he won?
01:24:15 How much longer can Billy Gunn keep wrestling?
01:26:12 How many decades has he wrestled in?
01:27:53 People being overly critical about wrestling online
01:30:39 3 Things Billy Gunn is grateful for
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@RTG625
2 күн бұрын
Day 14 of asking Chris to callab with Santi Zap for a podcast
@rage-mage
2 күн бұрын
@@RTG625he already done whit Sami Zayn
@bobbym50
Күн бұрын
Chris you need to do one with Velvet Sky
@MackDaddyMackkazzlen
Күн бұрын
Great interview. Interview ideas, Icp, Sharkboy, Monty Brown,James Storm, Paul London, zack gowen, gene snisky, tyson tomko, shannon moore, ebin coragous, jason sensation, luthur reins, orlando jordon, zicky dice, zilla fatu, rvd again, pacman jones, amazing red, petty williams. keep up the good work cvv.
@BEEFSERPENT
Күн бұрын
You. Are. Trash.
Who would’ve thought 25 years later from being in DX that Billy Gunn would be so over again in the Acclaimed. Also it’s INSANE that he’s 60 is so shredded 💪
@bigbens33
2 күн бұрын
I knew hw would be in the Acclaimed back then
@ITSWHATEVAHBYTYRFREE-wf8pd
2 күн бұрын
He started hanging with Mike o hearn...who knows the right roids to take. He has been jacked ever sincem
@wesmyone9562
2 күн бұрын
@@ITSWHATEVAHBYTYRFREE-wf8pd Roid, or not, you still have to put in the work, though
@acehole2222
Күн бұрын
Since the acclaimed weren't born 25 years.. no one would guess that
@dcowboysfan2540
Күн бұрын
He was in the smoking guns with Bart gun before that.
Imagine one of your childhood heroes tell you to your face that you always meant something to him. Damn. A reflection of passion, Chris! You deserve your flowers man!
He kinda looks a bit like how I'd imagine Cena at 60
@mello_911
2 күн бұрын
But cena will be bald though
@pri0r_t0_a_weekago...fukwi48
2 күн бұрын
@@mello_911yep he’s already balding badly… he can afford the surgery idk what he’s waiting for
@Resolution001
Күн бұрын
@@mello_911 Stone Cold Cena
@zlinedavid
Күн бұрын
@@mello_911Why do you think Billy has the Mohawk now? Disguises that receding hairline.
@PrimetimeBJJ
Күн бұрын
Cena mixed with biden
Man, Billy GUnn around 45:00 - 51:00 talking about addiction and the aftermath of it really hit home as a recovering addict of 18 years myself . He really hit the nail on the head.
@nickswix6976
Күн бұрын
Yea he really do nail it. And congrats on 18 years, it's definitely not an easy thing. I'm at 8 years so I'll be there someday
@consciouscollector
Күн бұрын
@lazyfrogeyes5949 @nickswix6976 You guys rock! Congrats to both of you and all the best 🙏🏽
Billy seems like such a good human, never lets the fame get to his head. Loves his business and is very passionate about the people and the things around him. These AEW younger kids are so lucky to have the availability to interact with him on a daily basis.
Watching this doesn't feel like an interview. It feels like a conversation between friends. I'm less than 10 minutes in and love this.
I loved hearing Billy talk about his sons, so wholesome.
Every chance I get to catch a Billy Gunn interview I'm always on it. I seriously think he goes to bed with a smile on his face.And he wakes up with the same smile on his face.He's just a love and life
I am a recovering addict of 7 years. Have not touched a pill since 6/15/17 and I will always be considered an addict. I have no desire or plans to use ever again but all it takes is one. Congrats Billy, I’ve been a fan for years. Happy to see what you are doing with your boys even if it is in AEW.
@zlinedavid
Күн бұрын
One day at a time, man. Nice job. 👊
Was lucky enought to see Billy Gun at a local even in Charlotte for a promotion that ended up feeding a lot of AEW guys... Billy Gun was amazing to see live. He was one of the few people I will have to say looks wayyyyy bigger in person then he does on TV. Dude is YUGE
@Card_lol
Күн бұрын
I went to a WWE house show in Wheeling and i remember seeing big show come out. He's just like billy in that regard
Billy gunn looks like macho man version of dolph ziggler
@gawdlike4075
2 күн бұрын
Never been more accurate
@loveless3578
2 күн бұрын
I'm never going to be able to unsee it now 😂
@movementencouragedfitness5945
Күн бұрын
Damn that’s crazy lol
@mattalan6618
Күн бұрын
@@loveless3578 I UNSAW IT 5 MINUTES LATER
@eduardoochoa664
Күн бұрын
They always say that yeah Billy Gunn wants to copy dolph
I was fortunate enough to meet Billy many years ago. The guy was so nice to me, really friendly. He has a great sense of humor. He suggested as I loved the Outlaws so much we do the Outlaws intro. It was pretty amazing playing Road Dogg for a few minutes and getting to do that intro with Billy himself. Thank you, Billy, for a wonderful memory.
Billy Gunn has so much knowledge to give to the future generations of pro wrestlers. His positive attitude is infectious and he seems to be great at elevating younger talent.
These interviews are the reason I got back into good ol' wrestling. 🤘
@ChrisVanVliet
2 күн бұрын
🤘
I have to admit that this is the first time I’ve ever watched Billy Gunn do an interview. What a great person.
Every interview with Billy Gunn are always amazing! Love his interviews with you!
I always love when Chris interviews Billy Gunn. He's a fun time.
This feels like Billy is interviewing Chris honestly, and thats so very cool
Im a simple man, I see a Chris Van Vliet interview, I watch it. ALWAYS exceptional.
@ChrisVanVliet
Күн бұрын
Appreciate you!
@RTG625
Күн бұрын
@@ChrisVanVliet Chris callob with Santi Zap he makes wrestling youtube videos
@jd9119
18 сағат бұрын
You must be simple if you're reusing material that was done to death 5 years ago.
I met Billy at a house show in Cleveland back in 1998. I was interning for a video production company who recorded all events at what is now Rocket Mortgage Field House. At the time I was wearing a Chief Wahoo hat that was black with the logo in all white. Billy stopped me and said, "Cool hat, where did you get it?" He then talked to me for a good ten minutes or so. He was so genuine and such a nice dude. Later that night, he had a match. I cannot remember who his opponent was that night, but the threw him out of the ring where I happened to be kneeling. My job that particular evening was to help out our cameramen by giving and reducing their cables slack when needed. Anyway, Billy throws his opponent outside of the ring, comes over to me and yells, "Move your damn cables!" He followed that up with a wink and a wry smile. Billy made my night that night.
Bad ass is so underrated by older fans. I think he is more appreciated by the newer gen but back in the day I always watched his matches because I thought him and Road Dogg had a really good dynamic and even when he went solo you knew his matches were gonna be good.
It's crazy to think at 60 Billy Gunn is still wrestling, you gotta respect that
These interviews made me love watching interviews and I've been speaking more eloquently in English because of you, Chris!
Man, CCV and Daddy A deserve this life. Wishing you both all the best! I am grateful for the stories shared.
Because of Billy Gunn, I’m an ass man 😂😂😂
@JesusIsKing301
2 күн бұрын
Don’t blame Billy for being gay
@j.r.morrison89
2 күн бұрын
What would Jesus think of this statement? @@JesusIsKing301
@spykeex69
2 күн бұрын
Blame Chuck@@JesusIsKing301
Met Billy backstage at a TNA event in 2010 or 2011 while I was in college. Super nice guy, and nearly broke my hand with his handshake.
Billy Gunn a.k.a Mr.Ass was my favorite DX member and a highly underrated wrestler. I wish WWE would've pushed him properly and didn't have The Rock bury him
The fact that this dude is fucking JACKED at 60 is really humbling. I'm only 33. There's still hope if i try hard 😂😂😂😂
@jd9119
18 сағат бұрын
He takes gear.
@joshuaeason3426
18 сағат бұрын
@jd9119 and?
Billy seems like such a nice dude. The guy is so open and honest about his past addiction that his words def have or will help ppl with addiction and give them the hope that one day they'll be in a place mentally where he's at. The guy is awesome and his positive vibes are amazing
Billy Gun seems like a really likeable and good dude.
Billy wearing those bracelets is such a nice touch. Dude seems so genuine and real. Also love everything Chris does, just a fantastic interview all around.
Billy always gave the vibe that he could get along with ANYONE and this proves it even more. He's just THE DUDE
What a fun interview!
This was an awesome interview, if you can even call you that this felt like a very down to earth conversation and that's an big compliment!
A genuine from the heart interview. How he talked about his kids, his extended kids via kayfabe.
I think Billy might be my favourite of the people you've interviewed, he seems like real good dude. His ability to let go and enjoy things, his overall outlook on life, his work ethic. This is how people should aspire to view the world around them.
No it's Billy Gunn goin from smokin guns to the acclaimed it's crazy over 25 years later he looks AWESOME for 60 but like Billy said it's only a number age is just a number as long as U can do it U got it thanks for the interview Chris n Billy
Chris Van Vliet Never Disappoints!
60 in that good of shape, he really is bad ass billy gunn.
great pod chris thank you!!!!!
I love the sentiment from the attitude era guys that, ultimately, they wanted to be remembered for being "good hands." Someone you can put out there with anyone and get a good match.
I remember watching van vliet in 2018 or 19 and billy was one of your first major interviews
I’ve seen a few interviews in the past with Billy but I’m shocked at how likeable he is. Must be in such a good place.
Billy is always a great interview. He never runs and hides from the mistakes he made in the past, and he always seems grateful for everything this business has given him. Truly one of the greats!!
Cool interview good to see Billy Gunn doing so well.
Awesome interview Chris
Two things: this is a great interview that sounds organic. Like two friends. And Chris, You saying "You're still nothing"...absolute BS. You're the best in the business, man. Every time you post an interview, I immediately listen. Keep up the great work, man!
I met Billy at the convention in Philly a few months ago . What a down to earth awesome dude ! He was definitely my highlight of that show .. bad ass Billy Gunn is one of my favs.
Long time waiting for this podcast ❤
Had the pleasure of meeting Billy Gunn a few weeks ago! Great guy was in a great mode having fun!
I would pay good money to know Billy's fountain of youth routine.
@honestfan420
Күн бұрын
TRT my dude
@JA-ev7om
Күн бұрын
@@honestfan420 it's definitely not just TRT. I want to know everything.
Bad Ass Billy Gunn is a living legend who's been doing this longer than I've been alive, and he's as over as he's ever been right now at age 60. And obviously also as jacked. And he clearly has all his faculties about him.
“You know who else has those?….TRIPLE H!” 😂😂😂
Did not see this interview going this well honestly Billy seems so cool lol I bet he has a dispensary card lol hes just so happy it’s infectious
Always loved Billy Gunn
Man, Billy still looks great! One of my all time favorites! And CVV you are the best when it comes to interviews, keep up the great work!
Billy Gunn is one my all time favorites, such an awesome dude.
I've just got into these CVV interviews over the last few weeks and this is without a doubt the best one-Billy gunn is the fucking man 😀
@ChrisVanVliet
Күн бұрын
Welcome!
everyone says dont meet your heros, but that doesnt apply to Billy Gunn, genuine sweetheart of a person that i was so honored to meet. still have my Gunn Club bracelet on he gave me.
Bad Ass Billy Gunn. I fucking love this guy.
i was waiting for this one Billy is a legend!
Amazing interview as always. Billy is awesome. Met him at a small show in Indiana a few years ago.
Billy was one of my favorites as a childhood because he has it all. He understood his role but I always felt like he deserved one title run.
im sorry, but my favorite part of the interview so far is when CVV recognizes that BG's sober date had just passed. The noise BG made and the smile.. Damn i love these interviews.
Whenever you interview Billy Gunn, I watch every second of it. There are always different questions and some ones that have already been asked in the past. Either way he gives the same answers to the questions you have already asked him, unlike certain other wrestlers who have a different answer every time they're asked the same old questions over and over. When I heard that Billy was turning 60 I didn't want to believe it, now turning 50 I could have bought that but I am still having a hard time with 60 😂
This was great
Love this interview. Never fails Chris
This really connected with me hard, I love what Billy said about addiction and to take it one day at a time. I’m going through that right now and he has always been one of my favorite wrestlers. Thanks Mr. Ass, that seriously was awesome
I'm watching this while I work out! Billy is goals! Good job, Chris! Love the podcast!
I’ve always liked Billy Gunn but now I love the guy. Fantastic interview
'The One' is still one of my favourite entrance themes of all time
Billy is a fantastic talent, you could see a shadow or an outline of him performing and you know "That's Billy Gunn" Especially that damn drop kick! Top 5 for sure
Billy looks incredible and what a nice guy. Chris I appreciate all the content. It’s such a good distraction when I really need it (and when I don’t) thanks man.
Awh no way Billy Gunn absolutely is my favourite from the Attitude Era 😊
I'm really coming around to this Chris fella
Billy was/is one of my favourites wrestlers, favourite personalities, favourite tag teams, favourite factions. Really liked the famouser too
So happy he's still going and guys like Jericho, Edge, Christian, Mysterio Jr, Rhoades, Orton. I don't watch today's wrestling but I like knowing guys from my childhood are still in the ring
This man is just so lovely
3/11 is my bday.. so congrats to you billy. Knowing this I'll add you to my special day. Great interview
I was never a huge fan of his in WWE, but now he's one of my favorite. Maybe because he just looks like he's having fun.
Billy is just so frigging awesome.
CVV interviewing the world these days, smashing it, mate!
all people go to bed tired, but billy gunn is going to bed smiling. i love interviews with him.
I had the pleasure of Tattooing him back in 2012. Such good stories and personality is the same
Love Billy, the man is an absolute legend and he deserves his flowers for sure
Billy has always been my favorite in DX, I can only aspire to be as active and in shape as him when I’m 60.
Thankyou Chris, my motivation to get sober has never been more invigorated. Nicotine was 1st and 4 years later I am still nic free. Your interview with Monte has convinced me the need for beer/ bourbon etc... is ending now. My kid is wrestling locally and working out at Crunch in NKY, there is a stupid connection here. Much Thanks for this conversation, I am motivated to do better. GRACIas! Seriously, Thank you
I never knew Billy was sober that’s great! I’m on day 7 myself. Now I’m going to look into more of his life
What a friggen amazing episode
What a great guy
34:25 leads into the best segment of this interview, in my opinion!
Loved Billy Gunn as a kid. Always wanted him to be a world champ
Billy Gunn is 10 years older than I am, and he'd destroy me in so many things lol. One of the best going today.
I really love this episode. I would love to meet you in person one day Chris!
One of my all time favorites Mr Ass, Billy Gunn, Daddy Ass 🔥
Billy Gunn is my spirit animal
Would love to see Billy on Broken Skull Sessions someday
The last 3 weeks have been Taker, Rey and now Billy Gunn. CVV is on fire 🔥
Billy Gunn telling his stories (like coming up with his finish) sounds exactly like Matt Damon impersonating Jack Nicholson improvising on THE DEPARTED during interviews. 😂
@zlinedavid
Күн бұрын
You mean the Depahhhhted?