Insight with Chris Van Vliet AskCVV #109 - John Cena Wins Intercontinental Championship, Way Too Early WrestleMania 42 Predictions, Mystery Opponents For "The Last Time Is Now" Tournament
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Nov 14, 2025 John Cena's recent win of the Intercontinental Championship makes him a Grand Slam Champion, sparking discussions about who might dethrone him. Speculation abounds regarding mystery entrants in 'The Last Time Is Now' tournament, with names like Joe Hendry and others floating around. Early predictions for WrestleMania 42 include exciting matchups like CM Punk vs. Braun Breaker. Chris also dives into the changing landscape of title changes on weekly shows and weighs the future of events like Survivor Series.
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Cena's IC Win Restores Raw's Spontaneity
- John Cena winning the Intercontinental Title on Raw created a high-impact, unscripted-feeling moment for fans in his hometown.
- Chris Van Vliet argues this shows titles can change on TV, not just at PPVs, increasing Raw's unpredictability.
Use Mystery Entrants To Maximize Surprise
- Treat the Last Time Is Now tournament as a narrative device to create surprise entrants and memorable moments.
- Use mystery opponents and potential backstage attacks to allow last-minute replacements and big pops.
Short Title Run Builds A New Star
- Van Vliet predicts Cena will likely lose the IC Title before his final match, creating a short but meaningful title run.
- He believes the title change will be used to elevate someone new rather than a tournament participant.
