Dolph Ziggler Is SO Underrated, The Best MITB Cash-In, Spirit Squad, Becoming NXT Champion, Comedy
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Nick Nemeth (@HeelZiggler) is a professional wrestler better known as Dolph Ziggler in WWE. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about being called "underrated" his whole WWE career, his debut match against Batista, the emotions he felt when he cashed in the Money In The Bank briefcase on Alberto Del Rio, his love for standup comedy, his brother Ryan Nemeth crushing it in AEW as the Hollywood Hunk, becoming NXT Champion, why he ended up becoming the most successful Spirit Squad member and more!
00:00 Intro
02:31 Past Interviews
04:18 Stand-Up Comedy
07:42 Feeling Like A Comic
09:35 WWE Debut vs Batista
13:07 Spirit Squad
15:50 WWE Longevity
18:53 Underrated
22:08 MITB Cash In
27:23 Selling
31:56 Moves That Hurt34:17 NXT Champion
37:47 Losing Matches
39:31 Most Proud
41:11 Favorite Move
43:15 Gratitude
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@SpammytheHedgehog
Жыл бұрын
Dolph Ziggler is an underrated gem next to The Miz.
@thinice2155
Жыл бұрын
Chris please tell Dolph when he relinquish the title & came back Royal Rumble & at number 30….the crowd pop was to hyoe
@firstinstinct420
Жыл бұрын
You should interview Johnny too from the squad
@packpock4369
Жыл бұрын
Don't get me started on Ziggler, the WWE has never used him to his full potential. The first time I saw him come out and Walk to the ring. My response: Omg the next Mr. Perfect chews gum like him, has that arrogant look, walks like him. I would do a lot more with him, he is a great worker the most important thing.
@packpock4369
Жыл бұрын
You could use him in a lot more angles
Guys like Dolph and Miz deserve so much more than what they usually get stuck with. They’re the true workhorse’s of the company.
@eric44wwwyki
Жыл бұрын
Miz has been treated far better throughout his time here. He main evented mania, DZ has had one singles match a WM vs ottis in front of 0 fans.
@pablovela9332
Жыл бұрын
Triple H is booking them BADLY
@Plag-Dmon98
Жыл бұрын
Came here to say the same thing pretty much, 2 of the hardest workers in the business
@blackmantis3130
Жыл бұрын
Their spot is great
@shyboss15x35
Жыл бұрын
@@eric44wwwyki ummm u do realize they booked miz in the Main Event just to set up the next Year’s Main even in Cena Vs The Rock 💀 and got relegated to a fodder match the next year …..
I hope we can see the best of Dolph before it’s too late. He deserves a deep title run
@SharpFitnessLook
Жыл бұрын
He’s been at it 20yrs.. it’s like saying to Ric Flair in 2021 I hope he gets a good title run.
@connieworroll368
Жыл бұрын
@@SharpFitnessLook Ric Flair was winning titles in his 40’s
@emiliomarbanjr
Жыл бұрын
He's letting it go. He's not trying anymore. Look at his physique and some interviews he did, he is cool jobbing and making money.
@MJ-ps3tk
Жыл бұрын
It’s a slim chance but still possible. He should pull a Cody/Drew. Leave for a few years, hit the Indy scence and become a big name, then come back to WWE
@bernardonicolato4158
Жыл бұрын
@@connieworroll368 Are you actually comparing Ric Flair to Nick from the Spirit Squad?
Dolph Ziggler is SO underrated, it makes no sense.
@kieran773ful
Жыл бұрын
I rate dolph I like him
@LTRUTH334
Жыл бұрын
I don't think he's underrated NOT EVEN overrated but I want to see him get another title
@sluglow6357
Жыл бұрын
Everybody underrated for you guys nowadays lol who’s doing the ratings?🤣🤣
@jake-wq2vb
Жыл бұрын
always has been
@wheeliesmalls9464
Жыл бұрын
@@jake-wq2vb always will
This timing is insane! I've been wondering about Ziggler a lot lately and thinking exactly what the title says which is that he's super underrated. Also I'll never forget the first time I discovered Chris's interviews was in 2013 when he was interviewing Dolph Ziggler and now it's been 10 years! I'm very happy for Chris's success
Ziggler is one of the guys who made pro wrestling one of the best parts of my childhood. Heck, he's one of the reasons I'm training to be a pro wrestler.
Chris Thank youuu 🙏💛 for giving Dolph the chance to tell his story! He truly is an awesome superstar!
@ChrisVanVliet
Жыл бұрын
Gotta love Dolph!
@AllYellowJoshua
Жыл бұрын
@@ChrisVanVliet AMEN 💛
Man I really really REALLY miss seeing Dolph on TV consistently so seeing a good length interview puts a smile on my face. Ziggler is my favorite wrestler no question and I truly hope that his losing streak gets turned around. Truly a HOF candidate.
One of the best wrestlers in WWE, it's just a shame that WWE doesn't see what the fans see. Dolph Ziggler without question should've been in multiple main events and multiple time world champion. To me Ziggler is a combination of Shawn Michaels and Mr. Perfect when it comes to selling in his matches, truly underrated and misuse.
@thecasual7036
Жыл бұрын
This 💯as a long time ziggler fan I agree he should’ve held the world title multiple times don’t get me wrong his intercontinental championship matches are classics to watch back multiple 4-5 star matches for that title and I just hope he gets the title one more time longer than a damn month🥲😭
@tyquanrainey6039
Жыл бұрын
@@thecasual7036 Definitely agree with you on that.
@justinterry7853
11 ай бұрын
@Common sense dolph is if the Intercontinental championship was a person
@tahmidchowdhury3706
6 ай бұрын
That's why cm punk left wwe. He was right when he said no matter how hard he tried the top guy will always be John Cena although he is ten times better than Cena. Same with now Roman Reigns. WWE pushed roman to our fans throught so many years it's irritating.
@HaHaHaYouFool9439
5 ай бұрын
Dead on. He’s easily in my top 10 list of my favorites. Possibly even like top 5.
For anyone wondering, at 20:11 he’s talking about No Way Out 2012. I was there that night. Everyone was chanting “Let’s go Ziggler.” If you go watch the match, you’ll hear it. I remember being really confused hearing Lawler say everyone was cheering for Sheamus when I watched it back 😂
I met Dolph working at TPA. I’ve been a fan forever. You know how they say, “never meet your heroes?” Does not apply to Nick. He is the nicest guy.
Extremely underrated One of if not the best seller His heel turns and face turns are phenomenal
@saidraalien6837
Жыл бұрын
Oversell
@bryankendall5191
8 күн бұрын
@@saidraalien6837Sometimes, sure. But, I'd argue that only Rock, Shawn, and Brock (for his size) are essentially the only guys that sell better than Dolph on a consistent basis. 💁
Here after his NJPW debut, just hope Nic can be treated as a top guy there as he should be.
He's my favorite wrestler. That'll never change. Ageless wonder. So underrated. A true gem.
I’ve always loved Dolph Ziggler, his selling is next to none, the way he got the crowd at No Mercy 2016 behind him in his career match is a moment i’ll never forget, instant classic if there ever was one
What’s not to love about Dolph , he’s the guy! Contagious smile , best seller in the business , one of the most entertaining wrestlers ever , heavily underrated and deserves to be on tv more than he has been in awhile!
When Cody wins the title he should do a four way defense against Kofi Dolph and Miz as a throwback to the 2012 midcard
Thank you Dolph. Didn’t deserve this
That MITB moment will always stick with me! I was tearing up then, and I’m tearing up now! 🗣️Thank you Dolph Ziggler!
Dolph is one of the best workers and one of the most underrated guys the WWE has ever had. Two time World Champ, multi time IC & US Champ, NXT Champ. He's had iconic moments like cashing in the MITB and being the sole survivor at Survivor Series 2012 and 2014 Incredible stuff. Edit: Also, Sheamus vs Dolph Ziggler at No Way Out 2012 was a certified banger.
He still has one of the greatest nicknames ever. The Show Off? Cmon that’s amazing.
Thank you Dolph for all these years
Dolph Ziggler and The Miz are 2 of the best wrestlers and hardest workers of their generation and never given their credit on screen. Ziggler is definitely one of my favourites
I had NO IDEA Nick (Dolph) was 43 YEARS OLD 😳 Dude looks amazing
@pri0r_t0_a_weekago...fukwi48
2 ай бұрын
Yea he looks great for his age
He's my all time favorite wrestler I can't tell you how much of a hero this man is to me. He's made me cry on multiple occasions. Nobody comes close
@Media_Gamer_Nation
Жыл бұрын
He's so under used for years... Wish he worked somewhere else. Also, I think he is wearing his Brothers tshirt by the looks of it!
Vince messed up this man's career so bad. We love your matches, Dolph. Thanks for the memories!
@blackmantis3130
Жыл бұрын
Here we go again
@walkedoverwater
Жыл бұрын
@@blackmantis3130 you another vince dick sucker?
@yannickelmanssouri3873
8 ай бұрын
Well actually he doesn't bother sure there are things but Dolph is really humble in that regards he understands
@alonelypotato2788
7 ай бұрын
How is his career messed up when he literally said he's happy and proud of the money he's earned from wrestling..that means he's making good money... If you're making good money from you job then you're having a great career
Thank you for this Chris ❤ I'm a very huge heel Ziggler fan and am probably the only one who was upset they had BOOKER T instead of Dolph in this years rumble how many consecutive years would it have been!!
@SHlNRlKlARU
Жыл бұрын
AAAWWWWWWW SHUCKY DUCKY QUACK QUACK
@OhSoNasty
Жыл бұрын
@@SHlNRlKlARU no offense to the five time five time five time five time five time Worlds heavyweight champion
Dolph v. Goldberg where Dolph keeps getting destroyed and then keeps talking smack to Goldberg until he comes back and destroys him again is just one of the most wonderful examples of entertaining wrestling ever. Dolph's awesome.
When he debuted he had future multiple time world champion written over him considering his charisma talent and mic skills
Being released after a twenty year career is crazy. Which is why I HOPE he'll be brought back at the Royal Rumble next year.
Dolph Ziggler and Shelton Benjamin are both so massively underrated and idk why
Maybe it’s being a Cleveland native but I’ve always loved Nick/dolph witnessing his college resume into pro sports he’s a perfect mixture of the technical wrestling of say a Chris Benoit and the selling ability of randy Orton
Gotta Love This Man 19 Years Active And He Has Earned Every Moment Give Him Another Title Run Any Title
This man is about to have more interviews with Ziggler than Flair 16 reigns as champion.
@ChrisVanVliet
Жыл бұрын
🙌
Soo down to earth. What a guy. I know it is far fetched, but hope Dolph gets to hold the world title one more time.
I could honestly see Dolph having a great AEW title run. Wwe will never put him back in the title picture, but I think he still has the juice to really have a great lengthy run with a ton of awesome matches. Hopefully we still get to see him wrestling and getting put over more in the near future.
Had to pause the interview to go watch the MitB Cash In, again! There's at least one video from the crowd out there showing just how over Ziggler was, at that point, and its gives a great sense for the storytelling he talks about in this interview.
Ziggler reminds me of me, we both love to entertain others but we enjoy being in our own company.
Dolph Ziggler needs to win a Money in the Bank or the Royal Rumble. Or something.
@shawn3279
Жыл бұрын
He already won MITB. I would've loved to see a Ziggler Rumble win. Dude would've put on a match of the year Main Event fight with Roman, no doubt about it.
@blackmantis3130
Жыл бұрын
That time has passed
@TapaExplosivo
Жыл бұрын
@@blackmantis3130nah
That Hollywood Hunk AEW shirt 👀 Here’s hoping Ryan gets a proper push!
@ravibabu1441
Жыл бұрын
Was looking for this comment! Thanks fam for sharing knowledge!!
WWE needs to stop disrespecting this legend
Dolph deserved much much better than what WWE gave him. He is the perfect heel who has baby face potential at any given second.
Dolph and the Miz will always have a job. They understand the business, and they understand it's a JOB. They're not begging to be world champ or threatening to leave if they "continue getting screwed" they understand it's not always about that. It's about doing what needs to be done and playing your part. Anything WWE needs, they can always call Dolph or Miz to handle it. They're wonderful employees who don't whine or cause headaches. I'm 30 now and they were in WWE when I was in high school. WWE appreciates them to the fullest extent, and will always look out for them.
To this day I still want to see him as WWE Champion, either that or would also love to see him in AEW or Japan.
Easily a Hall of Famer. There have been a lot of guys WWE has dropped the ball on and Ziggler is definitely one of them.
one of my favorite memories is watching the Survivor Series where String came back and helped Dolph beat the Authority, Dolph was super hot around that time, really deserved a big push then. Super underrated WWE wrestler and future Hall of Famer for sure
Heel Ziggler with Big E and AJ was probably one of my favorite things he's done
dolphs survivor series match against the authority is still my favorite match of all time, this man is goaded and deserves much more.
I still think he should hold the WWE Championship at least 1 more time. Doesn’t haven’t to be a long reign it can be a transitional champion. But that probably won’t happen since Roman is going to hold the belts for another 10 years or so.
Dolph always was and still is my favourite wrestler ever.
This was captivating. Dolph is the consummate professional
Was never a fan of his character (not wrestling skill) but this interview showed how genuine of guy he is , I am fan
One of the most underrated talents in the history of the business. I'm hoping to see 1 last title run before he retires.
I never knew Nick's brother was Ryan! I just thought he was another fan of his paying homage. That's actually heartwarming!
I love how he knows he's good without being arrogant.
In hindsight, after the HBK & Flair match at WM XXIV dolph should’ve been paired with Ric under his “The Natural” Nick Nemeth name. Imagine a bitter Flair, still high off emotion, going to OVW to get “Nicky,” another guy whose career was “ended” by Shawn, to torment HBK. It would’ve been Pro Wrestling at its purest.
I really like this dude. Appreciate that he’s humble, generous (fans and other wrestlers), and kind
Ziggler is the best wrestler I've ever seen, fast, technically sound athletic, and smart as hell.
Met him at a signing he was super nice and cool everyone else wouldn’t personalize autographs and was rushing and he was super relaxed personalized the autograph without even asking. He over heard mvp explain why he couldn’t personalize it and dolph just did his thing. Definitely the nicest wrestler I’ve ever met
I love how Dolp is wearing the tshirt from his brother Ryan Nemeth.
I know a lot of people stopped caring about Dolph in 2016, but I never stopped. Always rooted for him
I could picture dolph in aew, putting on 30 min classics 😍 this guy is so good in the ring
There's never a time I see Dolph Ziggler on my screen and I'm upset. Surefire Hall of famer if I say so myself 🙏🏼
Dolph is so cool why wasn't he presented on TV like this 🤔
If Dolph doesn’t get into the HOF, I am gonna be super disappointed. He may not have the “star power” of Stone Cold or The Rock, but the feelings he made us feel, the drive he had, the matches he had, the way he got us to be invested in him, he is more than deserving.
As a kid who grew up watching wwe, I always wanted to see Ziggler more often than he was actually brought up... I have always loved his personality and fighting style. He was the type of guy who would make good fights with the ameteur wrestlers to the biggest and most experienced ones...
Dude wasn't even on Wrestlemania. He's proven he's the heir apparent to HBK in the ring, and even proven himself on the mic with his promos against Miz and Kofi. It's so damn frustrating that he's never really been given the opportunities he deserves. That said, hope to talk to you as a fellow comic next time you're in Chicago, Nic!
Dolph is one of my favorite wrestlers. Can’t pinpoint when he became that, but he made me want him to win. He made me very invested in anything and everything he did. He is the main reason why I wanted to go to a live show, literally just to chant for him. Never wanted to see a live show as much as when he was on a good run and was having amazing matches every week and on the hunt for the world title.
Great interview! Only thing I wish was added was his "It should've been me gimmick lol. That was truly the best Dolph! I love his passion telling the story about the best MITB cash in too! Had me on the edge of my seat just listening him tell that story and reliving it! One of the most iconic moments and HUGE pops in WWE history! I was so pumped watching it live when that happened an dit bought me great joy! 😍🥰
We need a big Dolph Ziggler push, WWE!!!!!!!!! Like how are you not-? ….. come on now!!!
I could listen to dolph recount the cash in all day. One of my all time favorite moments in wwe history. And it could be argued the biggest pop of the modern era. If only he got a legit lengthy reign. But either way that moment could not have been more perfect
One of my all time favorites. Dude’s so entertaining and just so great. Really underrated. Really would love if he gets a run with this new World Title at some point.
Dolph Ziggler is a gnarly dude man. During the pandemic, he bought a lot of shirts from indy wrestlers who lost bookings due to covid. Standup dude
I think people forget how absolutely dominant Dolph was needed to remind people of his career just come back in team Cena versus team authority in my opinion still to this day one of the most entertaining WWE superstars ever Grace the ring
This interview just made me want to check out the rest that you've done. TY.
Dolph is so good & deserved so much better when it comes to titles. Could of been the main guy multiple times.
Most underrated superstar right now. Triple H should do something about it
Never understood it. Best showman. Best technical wrestler and can "sell" snow to the eskimos. Needs a title run before it's too late.
If you didn’t think Ziggler shoudve been the man in 2013-2016 you’re absolutely crazy. Ziggler had IT
@ReeFStackz
5 ай бұрын
No cap
I love going to shows and seeing Dolph wrestle. I also had the chance to see his comedy show and I loved it. Also did the meet and greet and he was so nice and made sure he made some time and signed items for us (even though the place didn’t want him too). Hope to get to another show soon
My all time favourite Wrestler 💯💯💯 thanks for the interview 🙏
@ChrisVanVliet
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!
This man woke up and chose to speak facts
Dolph Ziggler is by far my favorite wrestler. Something about his gimmick in 2008-2009 really clicked with me. He was the guy I backed fully. I got to meet him for the first time every last year when he was doing a comedy show with Mick Foley. It was such an incredible experience and I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity! He's the man!! Oh, and I shook his hand, so technically, I locked up with a former world champion 😉
i just don't get out of all the other wrestler's who they've given massive pushes, why not just give dolph a shot and just run with it for a while, he's good in the ring, probably the best seller in the business, he can talk a cat out of a tree if given freedom, he's not the biggest but he has an athletic look, what else do they want?
@NoSnowFlakes1
Жыл бұрын
When he won the Heavyweight title he got concussed shortly after and they had to take the title off him which made Vince become sour on him. Same thing for Balor
I got a picture with him in my local walmart. He definitely seemed a bit annoyed, but smiled regardless. I did my due diligence and waited until we were in a section away from 90% of the customers so he didnt get a bunch of people coming up.
Just saw a short of Big E giving Dolph his title 2 days ago. This was a great interview! Hope y'all link up again soon.
Dolph Ziggler has so much charisma. Dolph has always been my favourite interview you do Chris
Damn. Honestly, Dolph is quite humble as well as confident. He's so humble with his start and stop opportunities. His concussion from Swagger really changed the course of his career. He had so much momentum there, and it wasn't even his fault. He could've been like Seth in his pedigree of achievements. The dude's only a 2 time World champ. Should've had more.
Dolph has always been one of my favorites, he truly is one of the most underrated superstars of all time
I met Dolph at a casino in vegas I couldn't believe it I went up to him and said are you Dolph Ziggler he said I used to be he was such a regular guy super nice and downtown earth hope to see you wrestling again Dolph
if I can describe ziggler with a sentence he's a cool guy in his own way, a true living legend
Dolph and his brother should definitely become AEW world tag team champions
Dolphin ziggler is this generations Sean Waltman, and I mean that in the best possible way.
Dolph shows that you won't always get what you deserve even though you're the best at what you do.
@M-rr6yi
7 ай бұрын
He didn’t want it bad enough. Drew, Cody, Jinder all worked harder than him and ended up getting their respect eventually
Dolph cashing in and winning the title will forever be one of my favourite moments
Nic is so amazing, he's a genius. I admire so much all his work, like comic or like Dolph Ziggler. I really hope to see him as world champion one more time before he retires. Amazing interview :)
we need a dolphiemania moment in the next few years
Ziggler will always be one of my favorites dude can go in the ring and it's been frustrating seeing how he had been booked but he still has the best mitb cash in!
I love the chemistry between y’all. I could watch a weekly show of this.
Ziggler is a character worthy of a championship run, but hear me out. He's the type of character that can bring the US or IC titles to a level on par as the world titles, if not right behind their tails.