Insight with Chris Van Vliet

AskCVV #120 - BOLD Rumble Predictions, AJ Styles CAN'T Lose, Who Is The WWE Champ Going Into WrestleMania 42?

Jan 30, 2026
Bold Royal Rumble predictions and who could walk into WrestleMania as champion. Debate over AJ Styles possibly being forced to retire and Sami Zayn’s title chances. Deep dives into standout Rumble entrants, surprise moments to watch, and a Mount Rushmore of face-painted wrestlers. Fast-paced would-you-rather fan questions and plans for dream wrestling matchups.
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ANECDOTE

Hardys First Long Sit-Down

  • Chris recounts recording the first sit-down Hardy Boys interview, calling it one of his favorites.
  • He highlights it was their first long-form conversation together and fans loved it.
ADVICE

Predict By Reverse-Engineering WrestleMania

  • Reverse-engineer Rumble outcomes by imagining WrestleMania matches and storylines.
  • Use current titleholders and recent surprises to test which winners make narrative sense.
INSIGHT

AJ Styles Retirement Talk Likely A Red Herring

  • AJ Styles' retirement tease feels like a red herring and not a definitive career end.
  • Van Vliet expects Styles to continue wrestling and possibly have another title run.
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