Weeks after announcing his departure from The Young and the Restless, Eric Braeden is back and — as he puts it — "ready to kick ass" as Victor Newman.

Braeden, 68, may come off a bit strong, but his fighting spirit seems only fitting considering what he's recently been through. 'I come from the world of sports and it's very simple ... I put out my hand to people but if you don't return your hand or if you come at me...

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