Insight with Chris Van Vliet AskCVV #113 - Predicting John Cena's Final Match, Gunther, Masked Man, Breakout Star of 2026, Nattie's New Gimmick
Dec 12, 2025
John Cena's final match takes center stage with exciting predictions and fan reactions. The impact of a victory over Cena on Gunther's career is explored, along with a look at potential breakout stars of 2026. The mystery of the masked man on Raw pops up, with speculation about Paul Heyman's involvement. Natalya's new heel persona adds intrigue, while Maxine Dupri's character evolution is also discussed. Lastly, memorable final matches are ranked in a Mount Rushmore format, making for a thrilling conversation!
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Farewell Built By Shrinking Calendar
- John Cena's farewell felt inevitable after a long, shrinking list of dates and opponents built suspense across 2025.
- Chris Van Vliet says the tournament structure created the official storyline leading to Cena's final match with Gunther.
Tournament As The Main Storyline
- The tournament was the match's central storyline, not outside angles or surprise returns.
- Chris emphasizes the tournament gave legitimacy and a clear path to Cena's final opponent.
Gunther As The Prototypical Heel
- Gunther fits the prototypical heel role opposite John Cena, blending in-ring credibility and menace.
- Chris notes Gunther framed the match as forcing Cena to 'give up,' flipping Cena's 'never give up' mantra.
