Insight with Chris Van Vliet

AskCVV #108 - Predicting John Cena's Final Opponent, Dom vs. Rey, Chris Jericho WWE Return?, Survivor Series

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Nov 7, 2025
In this episode, predictions take center stage as John Cena's tournament for his final opponent sparks intrigue. Discussions on Dominik Mysterio versus Rey Mysterio highlight the potential for a retirement angle. Chris Jericho's rumored WWE return and the possibility of outside stars showing up add suspense. Meanwhile, potential Survivor Series team lineups raise questions about storytelling depth. Lastly, Chris shares his favorite unique wrestling weapon usages and reflects on fandom dynamics.
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ANECDOTE

Soft Launches And Indie Stars

  • Chris Van Vliet notes Joe Hendry's recent NXT appearances feel like a soft launch for WWE integration.
  • He also highlights Matt Cardona as a natural candidate for a "doesn't work here" tournament spot due to his indie success.
INSIGHT

Surprises And Cross-Brand Mystery

  • The tournament will span Raw, SmackDown, NXT and include possible surprise entrants who "don't work here" to create mystery and returns.
  • Survivor Series is prime for a surprise entry or first-round tournament match to maximize payoff.
INSIGHT

Why Big Returns Won't Center The Finale

  • Returning veterans like Edge or Chris Jericho feel unlikely as Cena's final opponent because the tournament's goal is elevating younger talent.
  • Van Vliet argues returns need focused storylines, not just a spot inside a 16-man bracket with no payoff.
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