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DeMarco’s Chairshot Power Rankings: Week Ending 10/9/19

The 10/10/19 edition of The Chairshot Power Rankings! With a huge WWE Smackdown debut on FOX, a PPV, and the Wednesday Night War, who has the momentum?

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3 years ago

October 10, 2019

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Greg DeMarco presents the 10/10/19 edition of The Chairshot Power Rankings! With a huge WWE Smackdown debut on FOX, a PPV, and the Wednesday Night War, who has the momentum?

Each week, I bring you my Power Rankings in Top 5 form. What can you measure with a “Power Ranking?” The answer is simple: power. Power here is defined as momentum, who got the big wins, and who is on an upward trajectory after this week. Each week is different, and the landscape of professional wrestling (and sports entertainment) can change in an instant. Thus, the weekly rankings will change with it.

Last week’s rankings:

Adam Cole
Rush
PAC
Hana Kimura
Shayna Baszler

Why? Take a look at last week’s Chairshot Power Rankings to find out!

Greg DeMarco’s Power Rankings: week of 10/3/19 – 10/9/19

1. Becky Lynch

These lists have been headlined by the brightest stars outside of Raw and Smackdown, but Becky Lynch was undeniable this week. Just take a look at what she did: kicked off Smackdown on FOX with The Rock, defeating Sasha Banks in the second ever women’s Hell In A Cell, and helping reestablish Asuka and Kairi Sane. The Raw Women’s Champion is white hot headed into Friday’s WWE Draft, where I expect her to join the Smackdown brand.

Next up: Friday’s WWE Draft will be very telling, as it can determine the future of both the second biggest star in WWE, and Raw’s Women’s Champion.

2. Charlotte Flair

Not to be outdone, WWE’s resident Queen comes in at #2. In an expected turn of events, Charlotte Flair defeated Bayley to capture her tenth women’s championship in WWE, this one being the Smackdown Women’s Championship. The win puts Charlotte Flair into legendary status, which no responsible fan can ignore.

Next up: Much like her fiery colleague at #1, Charlotte Flair readies herself for the WWE Draft kicking off Friday on Smackdown.

3. Nick Aldis

On the universally praised debut edition of NWA Power, Nick Aldis retained his NWA World’s Heavyweight Championship in a main event win over Tim Storm. This was easily the most appropriate way to kick off the new show, and kick off also describes Aldis’ other duty on that night. Aldis served as the first wrestler to appear, establishing the entire brand in his promo with David Marquez. The NWA, and it’s World’s Heavyweight Championship, are in very good hands.

Next up: Aldis continues his reign atop the NWA, awaiting the next challenger for his Ten Pounds Of Gold.

4. Lio Rush

Lio Rush made an unexpected return to NXT on the second half of its debut episode on the USA Network, defeating Oney Lorcan to earn a shot at the NXT Cruiserweight Championship. This week, he went toe-to-toe with Drew Gulak, and captured that very same championship. From a man on the outs with WWE to a champion, Lio Rush’s redemption story is now complete.

Next up: Rush stands atop a brand in a state of transition, but he has the talent–and the charisma–to carry it wherever Adam Pearce, Drake Maverick, and Triple H take it.

5. Darby Allin

Darby Allin and Jimmy Havoc found themselves in a unique position, battling each other on AEW Dynamite for the chance to challenge AEW World Champion Chris Jericho on next week’s live broadcast. Neither really had the record to support this, but the match was official and Allin came out on top.

Next up: Darby Allin turns right around to challenge Chris Jericho in 6-days (from publish time) on AEW Dynamite.

Missing The Cut

The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) – Won the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship, and beat Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch on Raw. You can argue for them above Allin, but the use of the Women’s Tag Team Championship makes them a “wait-and-see” proposition.
Tyson Fury – Not a wrestler, but he was a huge part of WWE’s two biggest shows of the week.
Chris Jericho & The Inner Circle – Quickly becoming AEW’s hottest act, but it remains to be seen how long fans will accept the NWO style beatdown ending Dynamite each week. A win over Allin next week likely puts him in the Top 5, interference or not.
Brock Lesnar – Won the WWE Championship, but immediately went back into hiding.

Missing The Cut is listed in no particular order.

Who would you put in your Power Rankings? Sound off on Twitter @ChairshotGreg using the hashtag #UseYourHead!

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

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King’s WrestleMania Rewind: Stone Cold VS. Scott Hall (WrestleMania X8)

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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March 14, 2023

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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?

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

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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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March 8, 2023

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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.