An important factor in Cena beating Flair's record is how WWE creative head Paul "Triple H" Levesque feels about the matter. Although he may prefer to have a "homegrown" WWE talent hold said record, Flair commented on Levesque's soft spot for the NWA and admiration for Flair's career as factors that could halt Cena from being booked to win his 17th world title.

"He was such a fan of mine," said Flair. "I don't think he wants to pull the trigger on [Cena]."

Flair also noted that he "just loves wrestling" and will be happy to see what they do. However, despite his support for Cena, Flair's ideal choice to take the crown of most world championships would be his daughter Charlotte Flair.

"I think it would be the biggest thing that could ever happen," said Flair. "I told her one time... she didn't like the comparison. I said, 'You'd be as famous as Serena Williams if you broke that record.'"

Charlotte Flair is currently recognized as a 14-time world champion in WWE, making it conceivable that she could make it to 17 eventually. This may take some time, however, as she continues to rehab her ACL, MCL, and meniscus injury.