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Chris Van Vleet kicks off an Ask CBV episode by recapping recent major guest appearances and promoting his upcoming live event in Las Vegas for WrestleMania week. He then dives into listener questions, addressing comparisons of Pat McAfee's promo to the NWO, speculating on future WWE storylines involving a TKO heel stable and Triple H's "Authority" figure. Discussions continue on WrestleMania ticket prices and a detailed breakdown of the Night 1 and Night 2 match cards, including potential surprises. Further questions explore Paul Heyman's potential allegiance shift to Omos, the logistics of conducting interviews at conventions, Chris Jericho's "List" gimmick in AEW, and a comparison between baseball and wrestling storytelling. Chris also shares his Mount Rushmore of midcarders (Scott Hall, Mr. Perfect, Shelton Benjamin, Owen Hart) and predicts Tiffany Stratton will win a different title first. He lists his top WrestleMania upsets (Fandango over Jericho, Ryder's IC title win, Owen over Bret, Lesnar ending Undertaker's streak) and shares a personal fact about his Wordle streak while seeking acoustic guitar recommendations. The episode concludes with a recap of upcoming events and guests.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction, WrestleMania Promotion, and Listener Questions Begin

Chris Van Vleet welcomes listeners, recaps recent guest appearances, and promotes his live event in Las Vegas for WrestleMania. He then addresses listener questions, starting with a comparison of Pat McAfee's promo to the NWO and speculation on future WWE storylines and the TKO stable.

00:14:23

WrestleMania Card Analysis and Match Breakdowns

Chris discusses current WrestleMania ticket prices, noting a decrease, and begins a detailed analysis of the matches scheduled for both Night 1 and Night 2, highlighting potential surprises and exciting matchups.

00:23:45

Wrestling Gimmicks, Storytelling, and Mount Rushmore Discussions

Listener questions delve into Paul Heyman's potential turn, interview logistics at conventions, Chris Jericho's "List" gimmick, and a comparison between baseball and wrestling storytelling. Chris also reveals his Mount Rushmore of midcarders.

00:49:48

Future Predictions, Personal Facts, and WrestleMania Upsets

Chris predicts future WWE events, discusses his preference between taking a Stunner or People's Elbow, and lists his top WrestleMania upsets. He shares a personal fact about his Wordle streak and seeks acoustic guitar recommendations.

01:06:10

Conclusion and Upcoming Guests

Chris wraps up the episode, recapping key upcoming events like WrestleMania and his live show, and previews upcoming guests Stephanie Vaquer and Becky Lynch.

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Q&A

• What was the comparison made regarding Pat McAfee's recent promo and actions?

  The promo and actions were compared to the early NWO/Outsiders, with listeners questioning the messenger and the direction of the storyline.

• What are Chris Van Vleet's picks for his Mount Rushmore of Midcarders?

  Chris's Mount Rushmore includes Scott Hall (as Razor Ramon), Mr. Perfect (Curt Hennig), Shelton Benjamin, and Owen Hart, recognizing their impact on the midcard.

• Which of the three predicted events does Chris believe will happen first: Tiffany Stratton winning a different title, referee Jessica Carr getting a match with Becky Lynch, or Austin Theory turning on The Vision?

  Chris predicts Tiffany Stratton winning a different title will happen first, as she is not currently in the main event picture and doesn't have a WrestleMania match.

• What are some of the biggest upsets in WrestleMania history according to Chris?

  Chris lists Fandango beating Chris Jericho, Zack Ryder winning the Intercontinental Championship, Owen Hart beating Bret Hart, and Brock Lesnar ending The Undertaker's streak.

• What random fact did Chris share about himself, and what is he asking for recommendations on?

  Chris revealed he was in bands in high school and college, played guitar, and sang backup. He is asking for recommendations for relatively affordable acoustic guitars with a great sound.

• How does Chris Van Vleet promote his upcoming live event?

  Chris promotes his live event in Las Vegas and watch parties at Circa Resort and Casino, encouraging listeners to buy tickets for WrestleMania week.

• What speculation exists regarding future WWE storylines?

  Speculation includes the formation of a TKO heel stable and the potential for a modern-day "Authority" figure led by Triple H.

• What is discussed about Chris Jericho's "List" gimmick in AEW?

  A listener questions the return of Chris Jericho's "List" gimmick in AEW, debating whether it indicates a lack of new ideas or a strategic move.

• How does Chris compare the storytelling in baseball and wrestling?

  A listener compares the excitement of a World Series game to a wrestling match, questioning if sports can imitate wrestling's narrative techniques.

• What are the challenges of filming interviews at conventions like Squared Circle Expo?

  Challenges include limited space and hotel availability, making the logistics of filming interviews difficult.

Show Notes