Insight with Chris Van Vliet AskCVV #118 - Drew McIntyre Wins The WWE Championship, Finn Balor Gets A Title Shot, What's Next For Oba Femi, AJ Styles' Last Match
Jan 16, 2026
Drew McIntyre shakes things up by winning the WWE Championship from Cody Rhodes, stirring excitement for WrestleMania. Sami Zayn's rising star leads to speculation on his potential championship future. Finn Balor finally gets his shot in a highly anticipated match against CM Punk. Chris also explores the best heel figures in wrestling history and shares favorite interview settings, like Undertaker's gym. Discussions on AJ Styles' swan song and the next generation of potential world champions keep the predictions flowing!
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Drew's Win Feels Like A New Legit Run
- Drew McIntyre's WWE Championship win feels like a true fresh run because he finally won the title back in front of a crowd.
- Chris thinks frequent title changes recently make shows feel more dangerous and unpredictable.
Sami Zayn's Momentum Makes Him A Contender
- Sami Zayn's momentum and emotional story make him a natural contender for the WWE title picture.
- Chris predicts Sami will likely be in the fatal four-way and could face Drew McIntyre at the Rumble.
Let Frequent Title Changes Raise Stakes
- Expect WWE to keep outcomes unpredictable by swapping titles more often and surprising fans.
- Embrace the idea that champions might change on Raw and SmackDown to maintain stakes and excitement.
