Nick Aldis On His New WWE Role, Leaving NWA, Mickie James, Favorite TNA Moment
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Nick Aldis (@realnickaldis) is a professional wrestler known for his time in IMPACT Wrestling and NWA. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at his house in Nashville, TN to talk about his recent trial as a producer for WWE, he clarifies that his in-ring career is not done, what's next for him after his recent stint in IMPACT Wrestling, why he decided to leave NWA, being the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion for 1043 days, his iconic match with Cody Rhodes in 2018 at All In, what his favorite memory from TNA is, what it was like working with Sting, the best advice he received from Bret Hart, turning down an offer from AEW and betting on himself, his wife Mickie James and much more!
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00:00 Intro
00:26 Did he ever think he’d be living on a farm?
01:35 How is his health?
04:31 Rumors of working for WWE
06:58 Owning WWE Stock
07:34 Details on his backstage visit to WWE
12:58 WWE running the U.K. for WrestleMania
14:35 Familiarity with WWE because of Mickie James
17:14 Who is the best wrestler ever?
20:44 His run as NWA Champion for over 1000 days
22:15 Memories of winning the TNA World Championship
24:33 Why he’s proud of being NWA champion
26:14 How much pressure did he feel before All In?
30:28 His thoughts on leaving NWA
32:11 Returning to Impact Wrestling
38:37 Cody Rhodes losing at Wrestlemania
39:32 What was the prime of TNA?
43:54 Pride in winning the TNA World Championship
45:13 Beating Sting with his own move in TNA
47:15 The success of LA Knight
48:39 Turning down an offer from AEW
51:54 Making the NWA title mean something again
53:01 What he’s learned from Bret Hart
55:13 His favorite Bret Hart match
1:01:16 What do fans not know about Mickie James
1:03:49 Doubling in NWA as a video editor
1:06:53 His growing supplement business
1:11:31 3 Things Nick Aldis is grateful for
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@TimLoyalToWifeHaterFreeZoneA
9 ай бұрын
Love It ChrisVanVliet Bro.
@michaelvazquez7851
9 ай бұрын
👍
@GryHen-pg9iy
9 ай бұрын
Chris buddy great job. Also when are we going to do our interview bud??
@GryHen-pg9iy
9 ай бұрын
I've tried mudwtr, it's great!
I love Nick! One of the greatest champions we have seen in any company in the last 20 years. That run he had in NWA was amazing!
@splitt443
9 ай бұрын
Same!
@azzalghul1828
8 ай бұрын
Completely agree
@paulsimmonsiii2427
7 ай бұрын
Yup
@mandykolk4257
5 ай бұрын
But.... In hindsight.... He's not a good liar! He's getting redder and redder with every question about what he's doing with WWE.... 😂😂😂😂😂
I always thought highly of Nick Aldis but after watching this it has gone to a new level. Absolutely fantastic!
We need an updated interview! He’s killing it as SmackDown GM!
@bodycountplays2915
5 ай бұрын
He'll eventually have a match, wonder who his first opponent will be.
@xdestructivecdx6714
5 ай бұрын
@@bodycountplays2915Roman Reigns.
TBH Aldis vs. Gunther can be an old school classic for IC Title.
@B.I.N.G.O007
9 ай бұрын
What if he brought back the ic title like Cody did and held it like the nwa title
@jimjohnstonreviewstheworld
9 ай бұрын
And if Aldas beat him in a solid 20+ minute match. He’d instantly be a made man. I’d be ok with that. Now that Gunther’s got that Ic record it’s about time come mania to take Seth’s belt imo.
He is such a classy guy, well spoken, humble, a great storyteller, and extremely talented in the ring. Would love to see him have a run in WWE with a very long World Title run. (2,000 + days). His run with the NWA title was fantastic. This absolutely reminds me of Ric Flair carrying around the NWA and WCW World Title. Nick Aldis' character, attitude, mic work, and wrestling are unquestionably great, and now knowing he is a Brett Hart guy makes me like him even more. CVV.. another 5 star interview.
@kristopherwilson506
5 ай бұрын
2,000+ days??? People started tiring of Reigns after 600 or 700 days. Rollins’ reign grew stale to many very quickly. I think fans would revolt before he reached 2000 days. That’s well over five years
Nick Aldis is everything that I feel is right about pro wrestling. He talks with respect for the profession and conducts himself with class. I really stopped watching most of the NWA program when he left. He was the best thing about that organization and I'm happy he's got his foot in the door at WWE. It's my hope that they realize that there's a lot they could do with him as an active member of the roster
I'm glad to see that Nick is doing good
This guy is definitely a WWE superstar material
CVV you are so good at what you do man, the interviews you conduct are always so candid, to the point and no pot stirring. Your contributions to the wrestling industry are highly valued and I hope you keep doing this at a greater level. All love
@ChrisVanVliet
9 ай бұрын
I appreciate that! All love right back at you
@michaelvazquez7851
9 ай бұрын
@@ChrisVanVlietHi
@rubberchix
9 ай бұрын
He's the best in the biz easily
So glad he's still wrestling. Producing is a great FUTURE job! Hope Nick stays wrestling - love his matches.
Got promoted through your interview to the new SD GM ! Good job Chris :)
I know this is weird to say when presented with an excellent interview with an genuinely interesting guest but as a Brit who has family from the same area Mr Aldis is from, hearing small hints of the accent warms my heart
Was never a fan of tna or other companies but watching some reruns of njpw. I saw why Aj is a legit goat and belongs on any list with the rest of the top guys.
I really enjoyed that 10 pounds of gold series. He made that show and belt mean something. Really great interview!
I met Nick while working at a grocery store in Virginia, very classy guy and humble. Glad to see he is still doing great.
His run as NWA champion was brilliant. I really hope he wrestles in WWE eventually.
Hope to see him have a rematch with Cody in WWE once he has the belt
Always love a Nick Aldis interview brings lots of great life lessons and wisdom to every podcast he does
I love Nick's current presentation on Smackdown and I hope that all of this leads to him becoming an in-ring performer for WWE. He's such a class act all around and his knowledge of the business and his passion for it really comes through in this interview!
I love seeing Nick and Mickie interact, you can tell they respect each others work
Nick is a class act!
👍 Thank you Chris I always love hearing from Nick. I watch the full interviews and always enjoy them.
imagine this.. Gunther v. Nick Aldis
Hands down one of the best interviews. I've enjoyed all of them but this one I enjoyed the most. Great episode.
All around Phenomenal interview. Thank you guys 🔥
Nick Aldis vs Gunther at Wrestlemania 40 for Intercontinental championship
CVV, you knocked it out of the park with your interview. Nick is so fascinating and I won’t lie, I got really excited and goosebumps when I saw him on Smackdown.
Excellent interview
Id love to see a repeat of Aldis and Rhodes feud
@Guzman3
9 ай бұрын
Maybe when Rhodes wins the title. Aldis comes out and they build that feud to be massive. Perfect opponent for Cody.
@johnmarkson1998
8 ай бұрын
probably a year down the line where regal takes over as gm and aldis goes after the wwe title. he would of built lots of storylines with people such as him insulting dominik mysterio. so once he starts wrestling he has built in feuds and history to draw upon.
I appreciate nicks honesty. It's very refreshing. I really like him a lot.
Another great interview Chris, keep up the great work my friend.
@ChrisVanVliet
9 ай бұрын
Thanks BNB!
@michaelvazquez7851
9 ай бұрын
@@ChrisVanVlietHi
at first I was very weird with Nick coming to wwe but he grew on me quickly and now is my Top 2 Smackdown GMS next to Teddy Long, Nick is really really good at the manager role for sure! Great interview Chris!
Hope gets to wrestle soon like to see him as US champion
Miss Nick Aldis being the NWA World Champion, he. Ric Flair and Harley Race were great champs, got to get his autograph one year at Wrestlecade and he was very nice to fans. Roddy Piper was one of our NWA NC greats and he and Hulk Hogan put WWE up to were there today. Aldis vs. Rhodes was great because it was about pro wrestling and the NWA World Title, Being the NWA World Champion is about pro wrestling and being a great wrestler and that is different from WWE, WWE being a great champ is Sports Entertainment like Hulk Hogan, Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin. Curt Henning was a great pro wrestler and AEW is on fire with big shows like WWE. Bret Hart vs. Ric Flair at Starcade would be a dream match.
HE SOUNDS LIKE A COMPANY MAN TO A COMPANY THAT DOESNT HAVE FAITH IN HIM
I love Dutch's podcast too, catch new episodes Tuesday and Thursdays!
great interview! Nick is one of the best
He seems like a chill guy. I like him.
Another amazing 🤩interview Brother I like how smooth and candid Nick Is nothing but the best for Nick and Mickie
Chris you HAVE to get teddy long on the show. Personally one of my favorite GMs ever. Man had the UNDERTAKER as his personal hit man every Friday night 😂😂
@MansMan42069
8 ай бұрын
WUN ON WUN WITH DEE UNDATAYKAH
Excellent choice of Bret match. That Perfect match tends to get overshadowed by the Summerslam one but is probably a better pure wrestling match, just like the Survivor Series match with Austin gets little attention next to Wrestlemania 13 but is one of 'Stone Cold's best technical displays ever.
Loved this interview Chris
@ChrisVanVliet
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Andrew!
@andrewbenjamin3835
9 ай бұрын
@@ChrisVanVliet you always produce quality interviews and you are the best interviewer I know as you let the guest always talk without interrupting them
Magnus was one the only standouts on TNA for me during his title run. Thought he had it all, especially since I had stopped caring about TNA. He’s been fantastic in WWE-so good that it would now suck if he stopped being an authority figure lol. Great look, good on the mic, great in interviews, solid wrestler. He could easily be a top baby face along with Cody & Sami.
This guy brought prestige back to the NWA title , awesome to see him with wwe , his presence alone has elevated smackdown ,
Another Great Podcast Episode Chris Nick He's A Solid Wrester💯👍
Talk about a guy who you think is one way and is totally different in reality. Great interview. Haven’t heard many Aldis interviews so that is probably why I’m taken aback. But what a cool, smart dude. Hope he gets a chance for an in ring angle in the big show. I think a lot of people would dig it.
Like see him in awe
Nick looks great! Great interview Chris and Nick. 😃👍🏼
Nick Aldis VS Will Olspreay styles clash Dream Match!!!😝
Great interview. Aldis seems so knowledgeable about wrestling and life in general as well as being a decent bloke. Mind you when you've got Mickie James bringing you tacos what's not to be happy about!
The best Nick Aldis interview ever.
We need a follow up to this interview
Great video
I could see Nick on Collision
@jamesvaughn4126
9 ай бұрын
Me too
Good to hear that Nick’s a fellow Bret Hart guy.
Pure class
Awesome video
I would love for you to interview Trish Stratus. Bet she has amazing stories, and you’re the best wrestling interviewer out there
gosh, i had the biggest crush on Nick/Magnus =) so happy for and proud of him
Sorry to say this but sitting next to CVV Nick Aldis is a beast, the size of the man is insane, wonder what his work out setup is like? a pole and two horses perhaps ?
Didn’t even know who this guy was but honestly found the interview great
Nick is a gem. Chris, never misses an opportunity to promote his boy L. A. Knight……YEAH!
I enjoyed this video
I'd love to see nick wrestle in wwe! Maybe one day.
Nick is so genuine. I can see how he got with Mickey
Magnus was always a great hogan era type good guy. Respect.
What A Man. What A Champion. I hope him & Mickie nothing but the best. 🐻👊
NICK ALDIS IN WWE FEELS AWESOME... HOPE 1 DAY HE WILL WRESTLE IN WWE IF NOT LOVE HIM AS G.M.
Elevated the Smackdown experience .
Since Chris started advertising mudwtr, I gave it a go, it's great. That crash for sure doesn't happen, I'd recommend it for sure, thanks buddy for the ad.
@ChrisVanVliet
9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it! It’s my go-to beverage now
good stuff
If I had a promotion , Nick would be my main heel constantly he can play the british snob role so well and plus he got a great build .
Watching this after seeing Nick knee deep in his Smackdown GM run. Classy and wellspoken like a young William Regal... and he can still eat an RKO. lol!
@orenges7034
5 ай бұрын
He sold the hell out that RKO. If I’m correct he didn’t rotate his back?
I could listen to aldis talk wrestling all day he makes it sound romantic when speaking about the psychology of it all
Respect to Nick Aldis. He's one hell of wrestler. 💯👊🏻
@c3gfboy7
6 ай бұрын
And gladiator
The beard is too perfect. Two fingers above the adams apple!
Nick Aldis is such a nice guy & gentleman!👏🎩👍
British Wrestling Legend Magnus aka Nick Aldis
What a guy!!! Couldn't agree more on the best Bret Hart king of the ring is always a go to for me it's just so so good
Love it
At first I thought he was going to be a heel GM when he started on Smackdown. Man he turned that around fast.
I can see Nick Aldis as WWE version of Okada or make him leader of faction that consists of Miz, Theory, and Grayson Waller
I think I'm the only one person the world that interested on the topic of his role in 2008's revival of the UK version of the Gladiators
Would be amazing to see him complete the set of world titles by winning a big one in WWE
When will you do the interview of the Von Erichs, especially the Iron Claw is coming out
That explains why nick aldis is mad diesel 💪, he used to wrestle back in the day, I never knew who he was until triple h introduced him as the new smackdown General manager and by watching this video, nick is doing an excellent job 👏, as smackdown gm, he's the only one that stood up to the bloodline, he's fair and he doesn't cut corners, I hope that triple h keeps nick as the smackdown go for many more years to come ☝.
I would love to interview YOU, Chris. Some day, maybe 😮💨
hope you have the apportunity to wrestle in puerto rico. we would love to see you wrestle here
I ordered the recovery sleep aid on his website after watching this!
Nick & Mickie are the cutest couple. So happy for both of their success.
If they do a UK wrestlemania having Cody vs nick aldis 2 would be amazing
Congratulations to the new Smackdown General Manager!
NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion for 1043 days! WOW I don't know that! No wonder he's not scared 1% of Roman Reigns lol I never thought Nick Aldis is that big, now I know when he sit beside CVV! He looks awesome. He and Mickie is now together make me happier xD
Awesome
Was hoping he'd ask him about the main event mafia and Bram.
Nick vs gunther
@THE_GOONIES_FANATIC4lyfe15
9 ай бұрын
Yes!!! Definitely can see that happening ! Starts with a stare down as the crowd goes insane !!@
Wwe sign this man as an in ring talent please
Ohhhh you know no big deal just a average Tuesday hain’ with Nick. and Mickey brought us tacos at their palatial estate. 🤯 Hollywood CVV. 😎
I like that after all these years in the States, Aldis still has that Norfolk slur to his accent