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Chairshot Shuffle: Punk, Stratus, Uso & More! (7/29/19)

Get caught up to speed with the latest news on CM Punk, Trish Stratus, Jimmy Uso and more!

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5 years ago

July 29, 2019

Jason Schufletowski

Get caught up to speed with the latest news on CM Punk, Trish Stratus, Jimmy Uso and more!

Latest On CM Punk

CM Punk has been a popular topic the past few weeks. It has been announced that he will appear at the Starrcast III event, the weekend of the upcoming All Out pay per view. It has lead many to speculate that Punk will be a part of AEW. Over the past few days, Punk, Cody Rhodes, and Sean Waltman have all weighed in on the possibilities of Punk joining AEW.

Punk On AEW:

I know they like to talk about me a lot. If I text Matt Jackson, “Hey, have a great show tonight,” which I did when they had their big show in Vegas, that somehow turns into Tony Khan telling people he has a great relationship with me. I’ve said in the past I’ve talked to them, but nothing ever came of anything. I think if there’s an expectation, it’s purely been built by them. My silence to some fans means something. They’re trying to read the tea leaves, but there’s nothing to read. I even feel like talking about it may feel like I’m putting some sort of negative slant on it, but I’m really not. The fact is I know they’ve teased me ad nauseam, and if anybody is gonna get mad it’s at me because I don’t show up. Well then, I don’t know what to tell you. That’s one of those things that’s none of my business.”

Rhodes On Punk:

I think he was misquoted. I know 1 of us had met with him in person, and yes I texted him plenty when we couldn’t connect on the actual phone, but not a contracted offer. I wouldn’t be surprised if he went back to wwe. Regardless, great wrestler & guy. Door is open if he wants it https://t.co/3ityuurGGy

— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) July 26, 2019

Sean Waltman On Punk During His Latest Podcast:

“Well, that’s a hell of a score for Starrcast and I was surprised he wasn’t there for the first one. I would be surprised if he doesn’t show up in AEW. I have said this (before). I have been saying this since they announced AEW. I wouldn’t be surprised if he shows up on the very first (TV) show.”

Jason’s Take

I don’t expect Punk to ever return to a full time wrestling role. Would he have a lot to offer the business today if he joined AEW? I would think so, from both working with younger talent, to being a recognizable on air personality. While I don’t think Punk ever would return, one never can truly say never in the wrestling business.

WWE Expanding To Japan?

WWE has always been looking to expand their global outreach. One of the markets they are looking to tap into is the Japanese market. Dave Meltzer recently noted that WWE officials have met with both the Dragon Gate and the Stardom promotions.

A great few days in #WWEShanghai for the latest international @WWE tryout. An all-around team effort led by our @WWEPC staff, coaches and two original Chinese standouts and @WWENXT Superstars Big Boa and @XiaWWE. #FullCircle pic.twitter.com/qMlXdqmOpt

— Triple H (@TripleH) July 19, 2019

Jason’s Take

You can say what you want to about him, but HHH seems to have his finger on the pulse of the business. I would not be surprised to see a performance center or NXT Japan to start in the very near future.

Latest On Jimmy Uso Arrest

On Thursday, TMZ broke the news of Jimmy Uso and his arrest for driving under the influence. Details of the arrest and what lead to it have started to come out. According to TMZ Sports:

“Uso was speeding when an officer got behind him and noticed he was driving erratically and “swerving left and right.”We’re told when the cop pulled the wrestler over, he reeked of alcohol … and when the officer tried to administer DUI tests on Uso, he refused. Uso was then arrested on a DUI charge and we’re told he was also hit with a speeding citation.”

WWE also released a statement: “Jonathan Fatu is responsible for his own personal actions.”

Jason’s Take

This is Jimmy Uso’s second run in with the law this year. This past February, Uso also had an arrest after a drunken dispute with police while in Detroit. If Uso has a problem, here is hoping that he is able to get the help he needs and make a full recovery.

Trish Stratus vs Charlotte Flair?

WWE has announced via their website that Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler will be hosting a King’s Court segment with fellow WWE Hall of Famer, Trish Straus. The news making the rounds on multiple media sites are that WWE plans to have Stratus take on Charlotte Flair at the upcoming SummerSlam pay per view.

This Tuesday Stratuspherians! Tune in to Smackdown Live as I join my friend @JerryLawler on the returning King’s Court in Memphis! More deets below! https://t.co/GiExjkbtlQ

— Trish Stratus (@trishstratuscom) July 27, 2019

Jason’s Take

The matchup makes sense on many levels. One being that the pay per view is being held in Toronto, the home town of Stratus, and the other being that both women are considered to be the best female WWE wrestlers of their respective era. It truly is a dream match, but we will see if it delivers.

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

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What a start to the tournament!

Published

5 months ago

November 27, 2023

Steven Mitchell

Did your picks win points?

The AEW Continental Classic is underway, with almost everyone competing. Check in here if you haven’t seen the winners and losers of week 1!

Here are your Gold League standings!

Jon Moxley: 1-0, 3 points
Swerve Strickland: 1-0, 3 points
Jay White: 1-0, 3 points
Rush: 0-1, 0 points
Mark Briscoe: 0-1, 0 points.
Jay Lethal: 0-1, 0 points

Here are your Blue League standings!

Brody King: 1-0, 3 points
Claudio Castagnoli: 1-0, 3 points
Daniel Garcia: 0-1, 0 points
Eddie Kingston: 0-1, 0 points
Bryan Danielson: Yet to Compete
Andrade El Idolo: Yet to Compete

My Thoughts:

Nothing too crazy, nothing too wild, this tournament only just got started. The only disappointing point is that they could not get Bryan “cleared to compete” Saturday night. Not sure how much of that is shoot given the bad eye, but this was kinda the problem of wanting him in the tournament over tons of other choices. Bryan wants to face Okada for WrestleKingdom 18, how is Bryan supposed to do that at his best if he’s also gonna be in a round robin, doing five top level matches in about as many weeks? And it takes away from Andrade being able to do something. Also a little surprised we didn’t even hear from Andrade on Saturday.

Now as we heard on Saturday, round two’s matches are set. Gold League will see Mark Briscoe VS Rush, White VS Swerve, and of course, Moxley VS Lethal. Nice variety there, a couple 0-1 guys facing off, as well as two 1-0 guys, and then 1-0 VS 0-1. No offense to Lethal, but he feels like an 0-2 going up against Moxley. Hard to call the other ones but that’s the fun of it. Meanwhile, Blue League sees Brody VS Claudio in a showdown to be 2-0, then Bryan and Andrade finally jump in, Bryan against Eddie and Andrade against Garcia. Sadly, feels like Eddie and Garcia are going 0-2, no way Tony Khan is booking Bryan and Andrade to lose their first shots.

In fact, that could be half the reason they did wait on those two, that’s almost too good for just a first round opener. But I still would’ve done it, same as NJPW does stuff like that for round robins, which this is all modeled after anyway.

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

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AEW announces Continental Classic entrants

The C2 is set!

Published

5 months ago

November 22, 2023

Steven Mitchell

Tony Khan Reveals the Blue and Gold “Leagues!”

Originally livestreamed, Tony Khan and Tony Schiavone officially announced the twelve total entrants and divided them into the two round robin blocks known as the “Blue League” and “Gold League.” If you don’t feel like sifting through the almost 30 minute video, the groups are:

Blue League

Bryan Danielson
Andrade El Idolo
Brody King
Claudio Castagnoli
Daniel Garcia
Eddie Kingston

Gold League

Jon Moxley
Swerve Strickland
Rush
Mark Briscoe
Jay Lethal
Jay White

Tony Khan also explains the rules for the Continental Classic:

Every match has a 20 minute time limit
The winner of each match earns 3 points, losers earn 0, 1 point for a draw
EVERYONE ELSE is banned from ringside for true 1v1 action

Eddie Kingston also joined the selection special as his “life’s work” is on the line in this tournament, both the ROH World Championship and NJPW Strong Openweight Championship on the line as part of the modern day North American Triple Crown Eddie, Tony Khan, AEW, ROH and NJPW are looking to create together. Gold League competes tonight on Dynamite while Blue League will have their start this Saturday on Collision. Look for more articles like this one to keep up with the Continental Classic standings over the next six weeks of tournament action!

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