Now we’ve decided to expand our picks to Takeover for the first time this year. It’s fun since we’ve only predicted 17 matches all year and there’s 19 in this article. So we should see some shifting, or I will fall further behind and meet Impact Wrestling in the proverbial basement. Here’s the current picks standings:

• DPP: 15-2
• Harry: 14-3
• Platt: 13-4
• Tony: 13-4
• Eric: 13-4
• Big Dave: 12-5
• Mathew: 12-5
• Weigell: 12-5
• Greg: 12-5
• Ninja Steve: 12-5
• Cook: 12-5
• PC: 12-5
• Steve: 11-6
• Patrick: 11-6
• Andrew: 10-7

NXT TAKEOVER: New Orleans

Unsanctioned Match: Tommaso Ciampa vs Johnny Gargano

We’ve got the first Loser Leaves Town match of the weekend, and the one with the more established storyline too. Gargano is the most natural babyface since Daniel Bryan, and Ciampa is on the Cody Rhodes level of IWC heat. So we’ve got tangible heat, a lovable Face in peril, so this could be a show stealer.

Mathew: Ciampa
Weigell: Ciampa
Andrew: Ciampa
Steve: Johnny Gargano
Greg: Ciampa
Patrick: Ciampa
PC: Ciampa
Ninja Steve: Ciampa
Platt: Ciampa
DPP: Johnny Gargano
Cook: Johnny Gargano
Tony: Ciampa
Harry: Johnny Gargano
Big Dave: Johnny Gargano
Eric: Ciampa

Ciampa: 10
Gargano: 5

Official Chairshot Pick: Tommaso Ciampa

NXT Women’s Title: Ember Moon vs Shayna Baszler

Well Ember has looked outclassed, hell most of the division has looked outclassed, but at least Kairi Sane has beaten Shayna legit in the Mae Young. So this entire build, coupled with Ember’s pretty big reaction in the Women’s Royal Rumble, leads you to assume she’s getting called up. So Ember moving up and Shayna being the big bully of the division for the faces to rally against, seems like a solid story.

Mathew: Shayna
Weigell: Shayna
Andrew: Shayna
Steve: Shayna
Greg: Shayna
Patrick: Shayna
PC: Shayna
Ninja Steve: Shayna
Platt: Shayna
DPP: Shayna
Cook: Shayna
Tony: Shayna
Harry: Shayna
Big Dave: Shayna
Eric: Shayna

Official Chairshot Pick: Shayna Baszler (Unanimous)

North American Title 6 Man Ladder Match: Ricochet vs EC3 vs Killian Dain vs Lars Sullivan vs Adam Cole vs Velveteen Dream

This match is one of the hardest on both cards. It’s a new title, with all fairly under developed characters, so it’s really a crap shoot. Ricochet, Cole and EC3 have the “Indy” marks hearts, Dream has won over most people, while Dain and Sullivan are monsters…it’s not easy to pick. Another match that could be a show stealer, but may end up being more spectacle than match.

Mathew: Velveteen Dream
Weigell: EC3
Andrew: Adam Cole
Steve: Ricochet
Greg: EC3
Patrick: EC3
PC: Ricochet
Ninja Steve: Velveteen Dream
Platt: Ricochet
DPP: Velveteen Dream
Cook: EC3
Tony: EC3
Harry: EC3
Big Dave: Velveteen Dream
Eric: EC3

Velveteen Dream: 4
EC3: 7
Ricochet: 3
Adam Cole: 1

Official Chairshot Pick: EC3

NXT Tag Titles: Undisputed Era vs Authors of Pain vs Pete Dunne & Roderick Strong

Adam Cole pulling double duty unless they unveil a magically 4th member to the team since Bobby Fish is injured. So if Cole wins the NA Championship (assuming it goes on before the tag match), a brief moment of Undisputed Era having most of the gold could be a fun moment. Probably short lived, but the story is entertaining.

Mathew: Dunne & Strong
Weigell: Undisputed Era
Andrew: Dunne & Strong
Steve: Undisputed Era
Greg: Dunne & Strong
Patrick: Dunne & Strong
PC: Undisputed Era
Ninja Steve: Undisputed Era
Platt: Undisputed Era
DPP: Undisputed Era
Cook: AOP
Tony: Dunne & Strong
Harry: Dunne & Strong
Big Dave: Undisputed Era
Eric: Undisputed Era

Dunne & Strong: 6
Undisputed Era: 8
AOP: 1

Official Chairshot Pick: Undisputed Era

NXT Championship: Aleister Black vs Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas

Andrade’s character has been evolving thanks to Zelina Vega. She interferes like a good old school manager, she’s beautiful and she’s now helped to bring out the intensity from “Mr. Tranquilo”. Black already destroyed Almas a few months ago, so Andrade is looking to get some vengeance for pride. Both men have something at stake, pride, titles and 1 on 1 undefeated streaks. Aleister seems like a lock to many, but Almas is El Idolo.

Mathew: Aleister Black
Weigell: Aleister Black
Andrew: Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas
Steve: Aleister Black
Greg: Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas
Patrick: Aleister Black
PC: Aleister Black
Ninja Steve: Aleister Black
Platt: Aleister Black
DPP: Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas
Cook: Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas
Tony: Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas
Harry: Aleister Black
Big Dave: Aleister Black
Eric: Aleister Black

Almas: 5
Black: 10

Official Chairshot Pick: Aleister Black

WrestleMania 34

Women’s Battle Royal

The Andre the Giant Battle Royal doesn’t matter…and this probably won’t either. No offense to the women, but these aren’t positioned well on the card and the writers don’t usually do anything with the winner. So a useless distinction goes to the inaugural winner.

Mathew: Sasha Banks
Weigell: Bayley
Andrew: Becky Lynch
Steve: Becky Lynch
Patrick: Natalya
Greg: Nikki Cross
PC: Bayley
Ninja Steve: Natalya
Platt: Sasha Banks
DPP: Ember Moon
Cook: Becky Lynch
Tony: Mandy Rose
Harry: Becky Lynch
Big Dave: Becky Lynch
Eric: Sasha Banks

Sasha Banks: 3
Becky Lynch: 5
Bayley: 2
Ember Moon: 1
Natalya: 2
Nikki Cross: 1
Mandy Rose: 1

Official Chairshot Pick: Becky Lynch

Humongous Wonder #8’s Royal Battle

Aside from Matt Hardy’s name for it and the documentary…this match is worthless. A mid carder will win, it will matter for maybe 2 months, and then we’ll forget. Also, I changed my choice from what I said on Podcasts to avoid a 3 way tie, can’t be having those.

Mathew: Dolph Ziggler
Weigell: Bray Wyatt
Andrew: Big Cass
Steve: Matt Hardy
Patrick: Matt Hardy
Greg: Curt Hawkins
PC: Bobby Lashley
Ninja Steve: Big Cass
Platt: Bobby Lashley
DPP: Matt Hardy
Cook: Dolph Ziggler
Tony: Dolph Ziggler
Harry: Curt Hawkins
Big Dave: Big Cass
Eric: Big Cass

Big Cass: 4
Dolph Ziggler: 3
Matt Hardy: 3
Bray Wyatt: 1
Curt Hawkins: 2
Bobby Lashley: 2

Official Chairshot Pick: Big Cass

Cruiserweight Title: Cedric Alexander vs Mustafa Ali

This is tough, both men go in as faces, both are given sympathetic reasons for wanting to “achieve their dream”, so it’s not an easy pick. Cedric is the uncrowned king who was robbed of his chance earlier this year because of Enzo drama. Sadly, from their match on Raw 2 weeks ago, no one cares about the Cruiserweights still, so I’m not expecting a lot of care from the crowd, even if this headlines the Kickoff show.

Mathew: Cedric Alexander
Weigell: Cedric Alexander
Andrew: Cedric Alexander
Steve: Mustafa Ali
Patrick: Cedric Alexander
Greg: Mustafa Ali
PC: Cedric Alexander
Ninja Steve: Cedric Alexander
Platt: Cedric Alexander
DPP: Cedric Alexander
Cook: Cedric Alexander
Tony: Mustafa Ali
Harry: Mustafa Ali
Big Dave: Cedric Alexander
Eric: Cedric Alexander

Cedric Alexander: 11
Mustafa Ali: 4

Official Chairshot Pick: Cedric Alexander

Raw Women’s Title: Nia Jax vs Alexa Bliss

Well Alexa used and bullied Nia Jax, the perfect Mean Girls angle. Mickie James’ involvement is a little suspect, but still, picking on the big girl and getting bullied puts Nia in a sympathetic role. Can’t really have her lose with all of the ‘Be a Star’ campaign stuff.

Mathew: Nia Jax
Weigell: Nia Jax
Andrew: Nia Jax
Steve: Nia Jax
Patrick: Alexa Bliss
Greg: Alexa Bliss
PC: Nia Jax
Ninja Steve: Nia Jax
Platt: Alexa Bliss
DPP: Nia Jax
Cook: Nia Jax
Tony: Nia Jax
Harry: Nia Jax
Big Dave: Nia Jax
Eric: Alexa Bliss

Nia Jax: 11
Alexa Bliss: 4

Official Chairshot Pick: Nia Jax

US Championship 4 Way: Rusev vs Randy Orton vs Jinder Mahal vs Bobby Roode

It’s RUUUSSSEEV DDAAAAAYYYYY!!! Oh, there are 3 other people in this match? No, I refuse to accept that. Rusev all day, all match, all wins, then we celebrate.

Mathew: Jinder Mahal
Weigell: Rusev
Andrew: Rusev
Steve: Bobby Roode
Patrick: Rusev
Greg: Rusev
PC: Bobby Roode
Ninja Steve: Randy Orton
Platt: Rusev
DPP: Jinder Mahal
Cook: Jinder Mahal
Tony: Rusev
Harry: Rusev
Big Dave: Jinder Mahal
Eric: Jinder Mahal

Rusev: 7
Jinder Mahal: 5
Bobby Roode: 2
Randy Orton: 1

Official Chairshot Pick: Rusev

Smackdown Tag Team Titles: Bludgeon Brothers vs New Day vs The Usos

We’ve got two of the best tag teams in WWE, pitted in a battle against the big monster team. Bludgeon Brothers have killed everyone, ruined a possible match of the year at Fastlane and have been looking very dominant. Maybe the Brothers have looked too strong and that’s a downfall, but it should be brutal, and Triple Threats are No DQ anyway, so weapons could be the equalizers.

Mathew: The Usos
Weigell: The Usos
Andrew: Bludgeon Brothers
Steve: Bludgeon Brothers
Patrick: Bludgeon Brothers
Greg: New Day
PC: Bludgeon Brothers
Ninja Steve: The Usos
Platt: Bludgeon Brothers
DPP: Bludgeon Brothers
Cook: The Usos
Tony: The Usos
Harry: New Day
Big Dave: The Usos
Eric: Bludgeon Brothers

The Usos: 6
Bludgeon Brothers: 7
New Day: 2

Official Chairshot Pick: Bludgeon Brothers

Intercontinental Championship: The Miz vs Seth Rollins vs Finn Balor

This is a match that many feel was spoiled with the two better workers wrestling each other twice in 4 weeks in 1 on 1 matches. Miz will add a nice old school heel dynamic, but this is interesting. Can Miz retain and get one step closer to the overall days record of being IC champion? Will Seth Rollins become a Grand Slam Champion? Can Finn Balor finally get his career back on the tracks after returning from injury a year ago?

Mathew: Finn Balor
Weigell: The Miz
Andrew: The Miz
Steve: Seth Rollins
Patrick: Finn Balor
Greg: Finn Balor
PC: The Miz
Ninja Steve: The Miz
Platt: The Miz
DPP: Seth Rollins
Cook: The Miz
Tony: Finn Balor
Harry: The Miz
Big Dave: Finn Balor
Eric: The Miz

Finn Balor: 5
The Miz: 8
Seth Rollins: 2

Official Chairshot Pick: The Miz

SPECULATIVE: Undertaker vs John Cena

Even casual fans know the narrative here. Cena is desperate for a match, so he calls out the Dead Man. When the Dead Man doesn’t answer, then he starts insulting his character and pleading for an answer one way or the other. This desperate side of Cena is not a good look on him, it’s a man facing his own mortality, at the showcase of the Immortals, trying to leverage the most iconic Immortal, for one more taste of the spotlight.

Mathew: Undertaker
Weigell: Undertaker
Andrew: No Match
Steve: Undertaker
Greg: No Match
Patrick: No Match
PC: Undertaker
Ninja Steve: Undertaker
Platt: No Match
DPP: No Match
Cook: No Match
Tony: Undertaker
Harry: Undertaker
Big Dave: No Match
Eric: Undertaker

Match – Undertaker Wins: 8
No Match – 7

Official Chairshot Pick: Match – Undertaker Wins

Daniel Bryan & Shane McMahon vs Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn

The other Loser Leaves Town match, and it’s equally as conflicting. Daniel Bryan’s return is hard to disregard as a good chance to have a victorious moment, but then the disappointment of Bryan coming back just to lose or be betrayed, would be equally as poignant. Even though the voting is lopsided, this match has possibility to go either way.

Mathew: Kevin & Sami
Weigell: Daniel Bryan & Shane
Andrew: Kevin & Sami
Steve: Kevin & Sami
Patrick: Kevin & Sami
Greg: Kevin & Sami
PC: Kevin & Sami
Ninja Steve: Kevin & Sami
Platt: Kevin & Sami
DPP: Kevin & Sami
Cook: Daniel Bryan & Shane
Tony: Kevin & Sami
Harry: Kevin & Sami
Big Dave: Kevin & Sami
Eric: Kevin & Sami

Kevin & Sami: 13
Bryan & Shane: 2

Official Chairshot Pick: Kevin & Sami

Raw Tag Team Titles: Braun & Partner vs The Bar

So this makes you wonder. If Braun picks a pathetic partner, it makes the whole tag division look like garbage. If Braun picks a comparable returning star, then that opens up a betrayal angle, or also makes you wonder who they heck could beat two monsters. With all that, this match is very dangerous, and WWE could be playing a weird game of chicken between what could be a cool moment, and what will be awkward writing here on out.

Mathew: Braun & Partner
Weigell: Braun & Partner
Andrew: Braun & Partner
Steve: Braun & Partner
Patrick: Braun & Partner
Greg: Braun & Partner
PC: The Bar
Ninja Steve: Braun & Partner
Platt: Braun & Partner
DPP: The Bar
Cook: Braun & Partner
Tony: Braun & Partner
Harry: Braun & Partner
Big Dave: Braun & Partner
Eric: The Bar

Braun & Partner: 12
The Bar: 3

Official Chairshot Pick: Braun & Partner

Smackdown Women’s Title: Charlotte vs Asuka

Our lone wolf Greg Demarco, picked the angle that most of us see clearly, but are just hoping against. Asuka’s streak, ability and mystique are what makes her at the moment, but Charlotte is a Flair, and she’s already one of the most decorated Women’s Champions in WWE history. So the only Women’s Grand Slam Champion (NXT, Divas, Raw & Smackdown) vs the undefeated Empress. Should be fun.

Mathew: Asuka
Weigell: Asuka
Andrew: Asuka
Steve: Asuka
Patrick: Asuka
Greg: Charlotte
PC: Asuka
Ninja Steve: Asuka
Platt: Asuka
DPP: Asuka
Cook: Asuka
Tony: Asuka
Harry: Asuka
Big Dave: Asuka
Eric: Asuka

Asuka: 14
Charlotte: 1

Official Chairshot Pick: Asuka

Ronda Rousey & Kurt Angle vs Triple H & Stephanie McMahon

We have a lone wolf here too…our Commissioner of Chairshot Radio, PC Tunney. I don’t know, maybe he’s drunk? Ronda is a huge deal, being put in a match to allow for headlines and press clippings. If he ends up being right, good on him. But it’s hard to believe this doesn’t end in Ronda trying to tear off Stephanie’s arm.

Mathew: Ronda & Kurt
Weigell: Ronda & Kurt
Andrew: Ronda & Kurt
Steve: Ronda & Kurt
Patrick: Ronda & Kurt
Greg: Ronda & Kurt
PC: Stephanie & HHH
Ninja Steve: Ronda & Kurt
Platt: Ronda & Kurt
DPP: Ronda & Kurt
Cook: Ronda & Kurt
Tony: Ronda & Kurt
Harry: Ronda & Kurt
Big Dave: Ronda & Kurt
Eric: Ronda & Kurt

Ronda & Kurt: 14
Stephanie & HHH: 1

Official Chairshot Pick: Ronda & Kurt

WWE Heavyweight Championship: AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura

The Wrestle Kingdom 10 rematch the IWC has been anticipating since Money in the Bank. There’s really nothing more to be said than, two fairly over babyfaces, that work well in the ring and whoever wins, sends the crowd home happy. This should be special regardless of Meltzer rating (only Snowflakes matter).

Mathew: Shinsuke Nakamura
Weigell: Shinsuke Nakamura
Andrew: Shinsuke Nakamura
Steve: Shinsuke Nakamura
Patrick: AJ Styles
Greg: AJ Styles
PC: AJ Styles
Ninja Steve: Shinsuke Nakamura
Platt: Shinsuke Nakamura
DPP: Shinsuke Nakamura
Cook: Shinsuke Nakamura
Tony: AJ Styles
Harry: AJ Styles
Big Dave: AJ Styles
Eric: Shinsuke Nakamura

AJ Styles: 6
Shinsuke Nakamura: 9

Official Chairshot Pick: Shinsuke Nakamura

Universal Title: Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns

The Samoan Sex Machine vs Lesnar has been expected since last year. This has been on a crash course, and only smarks who like to be contrarian will say it hasn’t been built well. Reigns has been received more positively because the overall disdain for Lesnar barely being around is finally outweighing his “special attraction” status. Time to crown a new champion.

Mathew: Roman Reigns
Weigell: Roman Reigns
Andrew: Roman Reigns
Steve: Roman Reigns
Patrick: Roman Reigns
Greg: Roman Reigns
PC: Roman Reigns
Ninja Steve: Roman Reigns
Platt: Roman Reigns
DPP: Roman Reigns
Cook: Roman Reigns
Tony: Roman Reigns
Harry: Roman Reigns
Big Dave: Roman Reigns
Eric: Roman Reigns

Official Chairshot Pick: Roman Reigns (Unanimous)