Opinion

Chairshot Staff Picks: Tables, Ladders and Chairs #TLC

Published

4 years ago

December 16, 2018

Another PPV, another Staff showdown! Who came out of Survivor Series with the best record, and how do our picks shape up against your own? PC Tunney will shed some light from his Magic 8 Ball.

Ladies and gentlemen, my name is PC Tunney! Welcome back to the Chairshot staff picks. One of my favorite PPV concepts TLC, is upon us. Last month the Chairshot staff went 8-3-1 as a whole(not bad!). Andrew Balaz, Korey Gunz, Francesca Scopelliti and yours truly all went 9-3 for the Survivor Series weekend to sit atop our mountain of prognostication. Another TWELVE match weekend. Only this time it’s all on one show. So as I refrain from any super corny twelve days of Christmas reference, let’s take a gander into the Chairshot crystal ball.

**WWE MMC Finals**

*Jinder Mahal & Alicia Fox v R Truth & Carmella*

STAFF PICKS

Eric Ames: R Truth & Carmella

Tiffany Carter: Mahal & Fox

Rey Cash: R Truth & Carmella

Carol Cassada: R Truth & Carmella

Steve Cook: Mahal & Fox

Korey Gunz: R Truth & Carmella

Kristen Herzog: R Truth & Carmella

David Levin: R Truth & Carmella

Scott McLeod: R Truth & Carmella

Mitchell says: R Truth & Carmella

Miranda Morales: Mahal & Fox

Mathew Sarpraicone: R Truth & Carmella

Dave Ungar: R Truth & Carmella

Patrick O’Dowd: R Truth & Carmella

DPP: R Truth & Carmella

The Real C Platt: R Truth & Carmella

Andrew “snowflake(balls)” Balaz: R Truth & Carmella

Greg DeMarco: R Truth & Carmella

Tunney’s Take: Until the WWE actually lets the men and women interact in the ring I will maintain my disinterest. I’ll take the faces here. My pick is R Truth & Carmella

16-3 R Truth & Carmella #UseYourHead

STAFF PICKS

Eric Ames: McIntyre

Tiffany Carter: Balor

Rey Cash: McIntyre

Carol Cassada: McIntyre

Steve Cook: McIntyre

Korey Gunz: McIntyre

Kristen Herzog: McIntyre

David Levin: McIntyre

Scott McLeod: McIntyre

Mitchell says: Balor

Miranda Morales: McIntyre

Mathew Sarpraicone: McIntyre

Dave Ungar: McIntyre

Patrick O’Dowd: Balor

DPP: McIntyre

The Real C Platt: McIntyre

Andrew “snowflake(balls)” Balaz: McIntyre

Greg DeMarco: McIntyre

Tunney’s Take: This one is a coin flip to me. My pick is Drew McIntyre

16-3 Drew McIntyre #UseYourHead

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Eric Ames: Natalya

Tiffany Carter: Ruby

Rey Cash: Natalya

Carol Cassada: Natalya

Steve Cook: Natalya

Korey Gunz: Ruby

Kristen Herzog: Natalya

David Levin: Natalya

Scott McLeod: Ruby

Mitchell says: Natalya

Miranda Morales: Natalya

Mathew Sarpraicone: Natalya

Dave Ungar: Ruby

Patrick O’Dowd: Ruby

DPP: Natalya

The Real C Platt: Ruby

Andrew “snowflake(balls)” Balaz: Natalya

Greg DeMarco: Natalya

Tunney’s Take: The Riot Squad plays a role here and Nattie gets a beat down. My pick is Ruby Riot

12-7 Natalya #UseYourHead

STAFF PICKS

Eric Ames: Lashley

Tiffany Carter: Lashley

Rey Cash: Lashley

Carol Cassada: Elias

Steve Cook: Elias

Korey Gunz: Elias

Kristen Herzog: Lashley

David Levin: Elias

Scott McLeod: Lashley

Mitchell says: Elias

Miranda Morales: Lashley

Mathew Sarpraicone: Elias

Dave Ungar: Lashley

Patrick O’Dowd: Elias

DPP: Lashley

The Real C Platt: Elias

Andrew “snowflake(balls)” Balaz: Elias

Greg DeMarco: Elias

Tunney’s Take: Nothing like a guitar on a pole ladder match, LOL. Give me the conqueror of chords, the rajah of riffs, the notorious note strummer, the liaison of lyrics. My pick is Elias.

11-8 Elias #UseYourHead

*Rey Mysterio v Randy Orton – Chairs Match*

STAFF PICKS

Eric Ames: Orton

Tiffany Carter: Mysterio

Rey Cash: Orton

Carol Cassada: Mysterio

Steve Cook: Orton

Korey Gunz: Orton

Kristen Herzog: Orton

David Levin: Orton

Scott McLeod: Orton

Mitchell says: Orton

Miranda Morales: Orton

Mathew Sarpraicone: Orton

Dave Ungar: Mysterio

Patrick O’Dowd: Orton

DPP: Mysterio

The Real C Platt: Orton

Andrew “snowflake(balls)” Balaz: Orton

Greg DeMarco: Mysterio

Tunney’s Take: I see Mysterio benefitting more from a victory here than Randy. My pick is Rey Mysterio.

13-6 Randy Orton #UseYourHead

Buddy Murphy v Cedric Alexander – Cruiserweight title

STAFF PICKS

Eric Ames: Murphy

Tiffany Carter: Murphy

Rey Cash: Murphy

Carol Cassada: Murphy

Steve Cook: Murphy

Korey Gunz: Murphy

Kristen Herzog: Murphy

David Levin: Murphy

Scott McLeod: Murphy

Mitchell says: Murphy

Miranda Morales: Murphy

Mathew Sarpraicone: Murphy

Dave Ungar: Murphy

Patrick O’Dowd: Alexander

DPP: Murphy

The Real C Platt: Murphy

Andrew “snowflake(balls) Balaz: Murphy

Greg Demarco: Murphy

Tunney’s Take: Cedric Alexander is not the man to take this title off Murphy’s hands. My pick is Buddy Murphy.

18-1 Buddy Murphy #UseYourHead

The Bar v The Usos v The New Day – SD Tag titles

STAFF PICKS

Eric Ames: Usos

Tiffany Carter: Usos

Rey Cash: Usos

Carol Cassada: Usos

Steve Cook: Bar

Korey Gunz: Bar

Kristen Herzog: Usos

David Levin: Bar

Scott McLeod: Bar

Mitchell says: Usos

Miranda Morales: Bar

Mathew Sarpraicone: Bar

Dave Ungar: Usos

Patrick O’Dowd: New Day

DPP: Usos

The Real C Platt: Bar

Andrew “snowflake(balls)” Balaz: Usos

Greg DeMarco: Usos

Tunney’s Take: This one could really go in any direction depending on if any of the teams are leaving SmackDown. My pick is the Usos.

11-7-1 Usos #UseYourHead

Seth Rollins v Dean Ambrose – Intercontinental title

STAFF PICKS

Eric Ames: Ambrose

Tiffany Carter: Ambrose

Rey Cash: Ambrose

Carol Cassada: Ambrose

Steve Cook: Rollins

Korey Gunz: Ambrose

Kristen Herzog: Ambrose

David Levin: Ambrose

Scott McLeod: Ambrose

Mitchell says: Ambrose

Miranda Morales: Ambrose

Mathew Sarpraicone: Ambrose

Dave Ungar: Ambrose

Patrick O’Dowd: Ambrose

DPP: Ambrose

The Real C Platt: Ambrose

Andrew “snowflake(balls)” Balaz: Ambrose

Greg Demarco: Rollins

Tunney’s Take: I feel like we will get this match again at the Rumble. My pick is Seth Rollins.

16-3 Dean Ambrose #UseYourHead

Daniel Bryan v AJ Styles – WWE title

STAFF PICKS

Eric Ames: AJ

Tiffany Carter: DB

Rey Cash: DB

Carol Cassada: DB

Steve Cook: DB

Korey Gunz: DB

Kristen Herzog: DB

David Levin: DB

Scott McLeod: DB

Mitchell says: DB

Miranda Morales: DB

Mathew Sarpraicone: DB

Dave Ungar: DB

Patrick O’Dowd: No Decision

DPP: DB

The Real C Platt: DB

Andrew “snowflake(balls)’ Balaz: DB

Greg Demarco: DB

Tunney’s Take: This title won’t change hands until at least Mania. My pick is Daniel Bryan.

17-1-1 Daniel Bryan #UseYourHead

Ronda Rousey v Nia Jax – RAW women’s title

STAFF PICKS

We ALL picked Ronda Rousey! 19-0 #UseYourHead

Braun Strowman v Baron Corbin – TLC match

STAFF PICKS

Eric Ames: Braun

Tiffany Carter: Braun

Rey Cash: Corbin

Carol Cassada: Braun

Steve Cook: Braun

Korey Gunz: Braun

Kristen Herzog: Braun

David Levin: Braun

Scott McLeod: Braun

Mitchell says: Braun

Miranda Morales: Corbin

Mathew Sarpraicone: Braun

Dave Ungar: Corbin

Patrick O’Dowd: No Contest

DPP: Braun

The Real C Platt: Braun

Andrew “snowflake(balls) Balaz: Braun

Greg DeMarco: Braun

Tunney’s Take: These Hands are on their way to Mania and the road starts here. My pick is Braun Stroman.

15-3-1 Braun Strowman #UseYourHead

Becky Lynch v Charlotte v Asuka – SmackDown women’s title

STAFF PICKS

Eric Ames: Asuka

Tiffany Carter: Becky

Rey Cash: Becky

Carol Cassada: Asuka

Steve Cook: Asuka

Korey Gunz: Becky

Kristen Herzog: Becky

David Levin: Becky

Scott McLeod: Asuka

Mitchell says: Asuka

Miranda Morales: Charlotte

Mathew Sarpraicone: Asuka

Dave Ungar: Becky

Patrick O’Dowd: Charlotte

DPP: Becky

The Real C Platt: Becky

Andrew “snowflake(balls)” Balaz: Asuka

Greg DeMarco: Asuka

Tunney’s Take: My feeling is we see Becky v Asuka at Rumble and Charlotte wins the Rumble. My pick is Asuka.

9-8-2 Asuka #UseYourHead

Let us know what you think on social media @ChairshotMedia and always remember to use the hashtag #UseYourHead!

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Chris King is back with another WrestleMania Rewind, looking at the NWO’s Scott Hall battling Stone Cold Steve Austin at WWE WrestleMania X8 from Toronto!

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Chris King is back with another WrestleMania Rewind, looking at the NWO’s Scott Hall battling Stone Cold Steve Austin at WWE WrestleMania X8 from Toronto!

Chris King is back this week with another edition of WrestleMania Rewind, where he is rewatching all the past Mania matches and feuds. This week you’re in for a treat as we look back at ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin vs. Scott Hall at WrestleMania X8.

In late 2001, Vince McMahon bought out his competition WCW and acquired the rights to a plethora of talent including Booker T, Eddie Guerrero, Chris Benoit, and the iconic trio known as NWO. Hulk Hogan; Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall were hell raisers, and what better way to make a name for yourself than take out the two top superstars in the WWE The Rock, and Stone Cold?

The NWO cost Austin his chance at becoming the Undisputed Champion at No Way Out during his match with Chris Jericho. Adding insult to injury, the NWO spray-painted ‘The Texas Rattlesnake’ with their brand logo just like they did in WCW. As you can imagine, Austin was pissed and out for revenge against the group and primarily Scott Hall.

Hall would challenge Stone Cold to a match at WrestleMania 18. Both superstars beat the living hell out of each other leading up to this highly-anticipated match for who runs the WWE.

The glass broke and Stone Cold made his iconic entrance, and black and white NWO covered Halls’ entrance alongside Kevin Nash. With the odds stacked against ‘The Toughest S.O.B’ could Austin or NWO prove their dominance? Sadly the NWO broke up that very night when Hulk Hogan came to the aid of his adversary The Rock after their ‘iconic’ dream match. Stone Cold would ensure the victory with the Stunner. Hall would perform an Oscar-worthy sell over the finisher.

What a time to be a wrestling fan in the 2000s when nothing was impossible for WWE. Who would’ve thought WCW would go out of business and Hogan would make his long-awaited return to WWE?

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King’s WrestleMania Rewind: Seth Rollins vs. Kevin Owens (WWE WrestleMania 36)

Chris King takes a look at the most underrated WWE WrestleMania matches, and starts off with Seth Rollins battling Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 36!

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Chris King takes a look at the most underrated WWE WrestleMania matches, and starts off with Seth Rollins battling Kevin Owens in the WWE Performance Center at WrestleMania 36!

Chris King is starting a new series heading into WrestleMania season dubbed WrestleMania Rewind. Each week he’ll be going back and sharing his insight over underrated matches at the Show of Shows. First up, is Kevin Owens vs. “The Monday Night Messiah” Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 36.

At the 2019 edition of Survivor Series, Rollins sacrificed himself during the men’s traditional match allowing SmackDown to ultimately gain the victory. The following night the self-proclaimed Messiah, berated the whole roster but KO was not having any part of it. Owens quickly became a huge barrier in Rollins’ cause for the greater good. The Authors of Pain attacked Owens with Rollins’ character in question.

Owens finally had enough of his rival’s mind games and torment and challenged Rollins to a match on the Grandest Stage Of Them All. Rollins mockingly accepted his challenge and the match was made official for night one of WrestleMania. Owens came out of the gate beating the holy hell out of the Monday Night Messiah trying to achieve his long-awaited moment at Mania but, Rollins tried to steal a disqualification victory by using the ring bell.

Owens hellbent on revenge provoked Rollins into turning their encounter into a no-disqualification contest where the fight could be taken all over the empty arena. The highlight of the match, was when KO used the WrestleMania sign to deliver a thunderous senton bomb through the announce table. Owens would secure the victory with a Stunner in an incredible match. Despite having no crowd during the pandemic era, both KO and Rollins put on an intense performance under the brightest lights.

In my personal opinion, this was a great feud that helped both superstars in their transformation as compelling characters for years to come.