Insight with Chris Van Vliet AskCVV #106 - Predicting The Next World Heavyweight Champ, Grading John Cena's Retirement Tour, Worst Storyline Of All Time
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Oct 24, 2025 Get ready for some hot takes on the WWE! Dive into predictions for the next World Heavyweight Champion, with a surprising choice: CM Punk. Relive John Cena's retirement tour, graded A-, as Chris reviews his iconic moments. Explore the mystery of a potential Cody Rhodes heel turn and the infamous Montreal Screwjob's impact. Plus, hear about the worst wrestling storyline ever—Katie Vick! Don't miss the nostalgic breakdown of championship belts and favorite wrestler-actor films!
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World Title Booking Feels Incomplete
- Chris Van Vliet questions how Braun Breaker and Bronson Reed were excluded from the World Heavyweight title match logic.
- He predicts CM Punk likely wins unless match-shenanigans occur, calling the current card lacking depth.
Evaluate Farewells By Two Lenses
- Grade Cena's farewell by separating in-ring work and out-of-ring storytelling.
- Appreciate strong matches while acknowledging character misfires; Van Vliet gives the run an A-.
Cody Teasing Doesn’t Equal Immediate Heel Turn
- Cody Rhodes hitting Drew with a belt felt like frustration, not an immediate heel turn.
- Van Vliet argues a Cody heel turn needs a long-term business plan and a successor as company face.
