BDE (@BDE) is a YouTuber and professional wrestler signed with TNA. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Albuquerque, NM to discuss his success on YouTube and how that led to him making his pro wrestling debut, competing at TNA Bound For Glory 2025 and signing a contract, overcoming criticism from fans, why he spent $20,000 on a ticket to the WWE Royal Rumble, when he realized BDE has another meaning, dream matches, a possible NXT appearance, his goal to win the X Division Championship and more!
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00:00 Intro
01:09 Becoming a wrestler
03:24 Signing with TNA Wrestling
04:31 Making his TNA debut at Bound For Glory
06:17 The process of becoming a wrestler
07:50 His debut match vs AJ Francis
11:12 Earliest memories of wrestling
13:11 Applying his creator mindset to his wrestling career
15:03 Taking pride in his wrestling gear
18:21 Being inspired by Superheroes and comic books
20:05 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
21:30 Advice from Jeff Hardy & other wrestlers in TNA
22:47 BDE's Entrance Is So Good!
24:00 His finisher, the Clip Cutter
26:20 The BDE team behind the scenes
27:39 Buying a $20,000 Royal Rumble ticket for a YouTube video
29:50 Thumbnails & titles are so important on YouTube
32:13 Maven said he's the #2 YouTube turned wrestler!
33:29 Dealing with criticism
35:26 Creating content while wrestling full time with TNA
37:12 His backstory and background
41:10 Being surprised his Royal Rumble video did so well
43:07 Consistency is everything
44:47 Dream match vs Leon Slater
45:45 Shortening his YouTube name to BDE
47:55 BDE gives advice to aspiring creators online
50:35 He's had 24 matches so far
53:08 Learning psychology in wrestling
54:34 3 things BDE is grateful for
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