Insight with Chris Van Vliet

AskCVV #101 - WrestleMania 43 In Saudi, Wrestlepalooza & All Out Predictions, Who Beats Cody Rhodes For The WWE Championship?

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Sep 19, 2025
Bold predictions for WWE Wrestlepalooza and AEW All Out take center stage. Discussion heats up around WrestleMania 43's impact in Riyadh and potential challengers for Cody Rhodes' title. Is Brock Lesnar nearing retirement? Chris dives into favorite wrestling gimmicks and who he'd love to interview. Personal favorites emerge, from Disney classics to MLB stadiums. It's an entertaining mix of insights, predictions, and heartfelt reminiscing!
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ADVICE

Don't Burn Major Title Changes Prematurely

  • Expect WWE to protect long-term champions at nearby PLEs and avoid sudden title changes without storyline setup.
  • Treat Cody Rhodes as a likely year-end champion and plan major title changes for bigger timelines like Royal Rumble or WrestleMania.
INSIGHT

Big Promos Tie To ESPN Launch, Not Retirement

  • WWE packaging of Brock Lesnar/Cena retrospectives aligns with ESPN streaming significance more than signaling Lesnar retirement.
  • Van Vliet notes promotional emphasis because Wrestlepalooza is the first PLE on ESPN, not an end-of-career farewell.
INSIGHT

Saudi WrestleMania Shifts The Ecosystem

  • WrestleMania 43 in Riyadh represents a major shift: Saudi shows now carry canonical, headline-worthy storytelling and huge financial investment.
  • Van Vliet warns the move may reduce indie-week events and change the WrestleMania week ecosystem fans and talent rely on.
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