Insight with Chris Van Vliet

AskCVV #121 - Royal Rumble Review, AJ Styles' Retirement, Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk, What's Next For Drew McIntyre?

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Feb 6, 2026
A rapid take on Royal Rumble surprises, notable omissions, and standout debuts. A look at Liv Morgan's win and Roman Reigns setting up a clash with CM Punk. Discussion of AJ Styles' uncertain future and whether Drew McIntyre will face Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania. Quick dives into booking missteps, who needs a character revamp, and favorite entrance themes.
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Predictable Winners, Unpredictable Storylines

  • The Royal Rumble mixed predictable winners with wildly surprising final fours that kept outcomes fresh.
  • Predictability of winners doesn't ruin storytelling if resulting match directions remain uncertain.
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Women's Rumble Created New Stars

  • The Women's Rumble delivered star-making moments for Lash Legend and Sol Ruka, boosting new main-event potential.
  • Liv Morgan's win threads into fresh storylines with Stephanie Vaquer and Raquel Rodriguez.
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Masked Attacker Keeps Fans Guessing

  • The masked attacker who eliminated Braun Breaker fuels a compelling whodunit with many plausible candidates.
  • Keeping the reveal ambiguous preserves audience curiosity across upcoming shows.
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