Opinion

Official Chairshot Staff Picks: WWE Greatest Royal Rumble

Published

7 years ago

April 26, 2018

Okay, so this event has sparked a lot of conversation on Twitter, of which I’m not touching. But let’s just look forward to an afternoon/early morning of wrestling on a Friday. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosts a special event, so let’s just take this for what it is, and go from there.

Current Standings:

DPP: 28-15
Weigell: 26-17
Steve: 24-19
Harry: 24-19
Cook: 24-19
Rick: 23-20
Tony: 23-20
Patrick: 23-20
Big Dave: 22-21
Eric: 22-21
Mathew: 22-21
Ninja Steve: 22-21
PC: 22-21
Platt: 21-22
Andrew: 20-23
Greg: 20-23

Alright, now on to our pick for the show.

50 Man Royal Rumble

It’s a royal spectacle! There’s really no way to break this down. 50 guys will enter, some will probably be local talent, some surprise legends, and I don’t know. I just wish the winner got something more than a trophy.

Eric: Braun Strowman
Rick: Braun Strowman
Steve: Braun Strowman
Weigell: Daniel Bryan
Andrew: Braun Strowman
Harry: Braun Strowman
Tony: Curt Hawkins
Patrick: Bobby Lashley
Ninja Steve: Braun Strowman
Mathew: Daniel Bryan
Cook: Braun Strowman
PC: The Rock
DPP: Elias
Platt: Bobby Lashley
Big Dave: Daniel Bryan
Greg: Daniel Bryan

Bobby Lashley: 2

Braun Strowman: 7

The Rock: 1

Elias: 1

Curt Hawkins: 1

Daniel Bryan: 4

Official Chairshot Pick: Braun Strowman

Universal Championship Cage Match: Brock Lesnar (c) vs Roman Reigns

The rematch of the century,that no one wants! We should all know how much I enjoy Roman Reigns, but this story is languishing and Roman getting a rematch after a clean loss, doesn’t even make wrestling sense. So it is whatever, many people expect this to be Roman’s crowning achievement since he will most likely get cheered with this audience.

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

Brock Lesnar: 4

Roman Reigns: 12

Official Chairshot Pick: Roman Reigns

Intercontinental 4 Way Ladder Match: Seth Rollins (c) vs Finn Balor vs The Miz vs Samoa Joe

All of these men have history together, and sure it can be argued we basically saw this at Mania. Should be a fun match, a title change would be entertaining but who knows.

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

Seth Rollins: 11

Finn Balor: 2

The Miz: 1

Samoa Joe: 2

Official Chairshot Pick: Seth Rollins

WWE Championship Match: AJ Styles (c) vs Shinsuke Nakamura

This whole build up is interesting. Especially since many of us believe this is a glorified house show, but you’ve still got a good story. Personally my take is that AJ may get frustrated to the point of low blowing Shinsuke because there’s been 3 weeks of nut shots. It would be old school booking for Styles to lose but keep the title and have a blow off at Backlash like a No DQ match or something.

Heel Shinsuke should insure this match is fun, but it can go either way in regard to winning.

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

Shinsuke Nakamura: 10

AJ Styles: 6

Official Chairshot Pick: Shinsuke Nakamura

US Title Match: Jeff Hardy (c) vs Jinder Mahal

This is a recurring theme on this card. Split brand matches, with championship implications. Hard to really gauge this, but after Smackdown this week, it seems like Orton and Hardy are playing mind games, but Orton will protect him from the Singh interference. Orton might be playing Fling the Singh at some point to help out Hardy.

Eric: Jeff Hardy
Rick: Jeff Hardy
Steve: Jeff Hardy
Andrew: Jeff Hardy
Harry: Jinder Mahal
Tony: Jeff Hardy
Patrick: Jeff Hardy
Ninja Steve: Jeff Hardy
Mathew: Jinder Mahal
Cook: Jeff Hardy
PC: Jeff Hardy
DPP: Jeff Hardy
Platt: Jeff Hardy
Big Dave: Jinder Mahal
Greg: Jeff Hardy

Jeff Hardy: 13

Jinder Mahal: 3

Official Chairshot Pick: Jeff Hardy

Raw Tag Titles: Deleters of Worlds vs The Bar

What? What? Trade a team to Smackdown, even though they have a Raw Tag titles match? Okay…maybe this is a magical swerve to make us believe The Bar has no chance. Right? I don’t know…but at least it seems like Bray has found a stride with Matt Hardy.

Eric: D.o.W.
Rick: D.o.W.
Steve: D.o.W.
Weigell: D.o.W.
Andrew: D.o.W.
Harry: D.o.W.
Tony: D.o.W.
Patrick: D.o.W.
Ninja Steve: D.o.W.
Mathew: D.o.W.
Cook: D.o.W.
PC: D.o.W.
DPP: D.o.W.
Platt: D.o.W.
Big Dave: D.o.W.
Greg: D.o.W.

Official Chairshot Pick: Deleters of Worlds (Unanimous)

Smackdown Tag Titles: Bludgeon Brothers (c) vs The Usos

Aside from us getting a nice angle with Naomi interjecting herself and possibly building towards keeping more of the family vibe. Also, let’s notice that somehow Naomi seems to confuse the Bludgeon Brothers, which cost them in this last episode of Smackdown. BUT – if the Bludgeons won at WrestleMania when the Usos had a whole other team in the match, they have no business winning a straight up tag match.

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

Official Chairshot Pick: Bludgeon Brothers (Unanimous)

Casket Match: Rusev vs Undertaker

Aside from the fun Twitter volley that Rusev managed to spin some intrigue, this match is odd. I don’t know why you book Undertaker after he comes out of “retirement” if he’s not gonna win. Rusev is established enough to put up a fight and maybe earn a few false finishes that get a reaction, but I don’t know how many people really see Undertaker eating a loss here.

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

Undertaker: 15

Rusev: 1

Official Chairshot Pick: Undertaker

Triple H vs John Cena

This is one of the big special attractions for the show. Two guys who are future hall of famers, huge in all markets, the crowd will go wild. However wins this match, the crowd will eat it up. It’s win/win.

Eric: John Cena
Rick: No Contest
Steve: John Cena
Weigell: John Cena
Andrew: John Cena
Harry: John Cena
Tony: John Cena
Patrick: Triple H
Ninja Steve: John Cena
Mathew: John Cena
Cook: Triple H
PC: John Cena
DPP: John Cena
Platt: John Cena
Big Dave: John Cena
Greg: John Cena

John Cena: 13

Triple H: 2

No Contest: 1

Official Chairshot Pick: John Cena

Cedric Alexander vs Kalisto

I’m actually a little intrigued to see if the Saudi crowd will care about the Cruisers more or less than the usual American crowd. This match has no real story to it, Kalisto won a gauntlet match since Buddy Murphy didn’t meet the 205 Live weight limit. So, we get a match that will probably be solid, but there’s not a lot to unpack here.

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

Official Chairshot Pick: Cedric Alexander (Unanimous)

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Chairshot Staff Picks: Money In The Bank

Extra, extra read all about it… Chairshot Staff picks are in!!!

Published

2 days ago

June 6, 2025

PC Tunney

Sing it with me… money money money money moneeeeeeeeeyeeeeee… everybody’s got a price! MONEY IN THE BANK is here!!! How money will our staff picks be?!?

AJ – Roxanne Perez
Andrew – Stephanie Vaquer – *Bubba Sparxxx Impression* I don’t tell stories, I let them tell theyself.
Dave – Guilia – A stacked field but I just like her here.
DJ – Naomi
DPP – Roxanne Perez
Jason – Alexa Bliss
Patrick – Roxanne Perez
Rey – Naomi – If Naomi loses, we riot!
Rob – Naomi
Greg – Alexa Bliss – Bliss has had huge reactions since returning and is moving a ton of merch. While I can see them wanting to build Roxanne Perez, Giulia, or Stephanie Vaquer, I think Alexa Bliss.

Tunney’s Take: Rhea Ripley – I’ll make my case short and sweet… Mami in the Bank! You can’t leave that money on the table.

Chairshot Pick – Tie – Naomi 3 & Roxanne Perez 3 (Alexa Bliss 2, Giulia 1, Rhea Ripley 1, Stephanie Vaquer 1)

AJ – LA Knight
Andrew – El Grande Americano – Feels correct given his push and the fact he’s over.
Dave – Seth Rollins – Got to push that new faction.
DJ – LA Knight
DPP – El Grande Americano
Jason – LA Knight
Patrick – Solo Sikoa
Rey – LA Knight – Looks like another push, and he does have history with Cena.
Rob – Solo Sikoa
Greg – Seth Rollins – This company is extremely high in the El Grande Americano gimmick, but this match comes down to Seth Rollins or LA Knight. Given the Rollins storyline, it’s his briefcase to win.

Tunney’s Take: El Grande Americano – Picture this: Chad Gable wins the AAA Mega Championship and El Grande Americano wins MITB! WHAT A SATURDAY in LA!!!

Chairshot Pick – LA Knight 4 (El Grande Americano 3, Seth Rollins 2, Solo Sikoa 2)

AJ – Becky Lynch – Sadly
Andrew – Becky Lynch – I still don’t care about Lyra.
Dave – Lyra Valkyria – Starting to warm up to her and Becky has a lot to do with that.
DJ – Lyra Valkyria
DPP – Becky Lynch
Jason – Becky Lynch
Patrick – Lyra Valkyria
Rey – Becky Lynch – Put some fire on the Irish Beef.
Rob – Becky Lynch
Greg – Becky Lynch – I don’t think you do a rematch here just to have Becky lose again. Unless Bayley shows up to help Lyra.

Tunney’s Take: Becky Lynch – A big part of me feels that winning this title checks off a major box for Becks in her HOF career.

Chairshot Pick – Becky Lynch 8-3

AJ – Cena & Paul
Andrew – Rhodes & Uso – Easy way for Cena to lose without eating the pinfall.
Dave – Rhodes & Uso – Get the QB back on the winning track.
DJ – Rhodes & Uso
DPP – Rhodes & Uso
Jason – Cena & Paul
Patrick – Cena & Paul
Rey – Rhodes & Uso – Heels usually lose these kinds of matches. Logan takes the pin.
Rob – Cena & Paul
Greg – Rhodes & Uso – I hope Jey isn’t an afterthought here like Cody was last fall when he was paired up with Roman. I think Cody pins Cena to set up Cody-Cena 2 at SummerSlam.

Tunney’s Take: Cena & Paul – I don’t think Cena is involved in another loss until he loses the WWE Championship. I also think Logan Paul is NOT done trying to capture Jey Uso’s World Heavyweight Championship. …Travis Scott in the house?

Chairshot Pick – 6-5 Rhodes & Uso

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Chairshot Staff Picks: Backlash St. Louis

Chairshot Staff picks!!!

Published

4 weeks ago

May 9, 2025

PC Tunney

May is upon us and with that, so is Backlash from St. Louis! What does the first PLE after WrestleMania have in store for the WWE Universe? Let’s see if the Chairshot Staff can properly interpret the crystal ball of rasslin’ future.

AJ – Pat MacAfee – Gunther has to start losing control and who better than an announcer.
Andrew – Pat MacAfee – Goldberg getting involved does seem correct here.
Dave – Gunther – He’s not losing to a broadcaster.
DJ – Gunther – Pat is sent to the shadow realm until football season is over.
DPP – Gunther – Post match beat down leads to Pat time off.
Jason – Gunther – One massive spot and or bump from Pat.
Patrick – Gunther
Rey – Gunther – RIP MacAfee, t’was a good life.
Rob – Gunther
Greg – Pat MacAfee – Why? Goooooldbeeerrrrrgggggg!

Tunney’s Take: Gunther – Seems like the right pick here. Pat may be getting some time off and Gunther needs more heat.

Chairshot Pick – GUNTHER 8-3

AJ – Lyra Valkyria – Becky’s hopefully putting her over, still mad about Dakota.
Andrew – Becky Lynch – I have no real interest in Lyra currently.
Dave – Becky Lynch – Lyra is boring AF!
DJ – Lyra Valkyria – Bayley interferes.
DPP – Becky Lynch – Becky cheats and steals the title.
Jason – Lyra Valkyria – Bayley costs Becks.
Patrick – Becky Lynch
Rey – Becky Lynch – Story needs to jump up a bit, Becky Charlotte’s Lyra.
Rob – Lyra Valkyria
Greg – Becky Lynch – It’s been fun, Lyra. (It kinda hasn’t)

Tunney’s Take: Lyra Valkyria – Bayley’s interference should set up some type of program with Becky as we head towards Summer(Slam).

Chairshot Pick – BECKY LYNCH 6-5

AJ – Jacob Fatu – Great way to put him over w/ two former WHCs and LA Knight.
Andrew – Jacob Fatu – He’s Jacob Fatu!
Dave – Jacob Fatu – Too soon to pull the belt off him.
DJ – Jacob Fatu – Priest and LA can’t decide who’s is bigger.
DPP – Jacob Fatu – Your hardcore match, tables and chairs involved.
Jason – Jacob Fatu – The Champ retains due to or in spite of Solo.
Patrick – Jacob Fatu
Rey – Jacob Fatu – All gas. No brakes. Ain’t losing.
Rob – Jacob Fatu
Greg – Jacob Fatu – Someone from The Samoan Dynasty ain’t winning a title just to drop it.

Tunney’s Take: Jacob Fatu – Uncle Mo is on Fatu’s side and other than Knight, I don’t see Drew or Priest holding the US title in the current circumstances of this title’s landscape.

Chairshot Pick – JACOB FATU 11-0

AJ – Dominic Mysterio – Judgement Day shenanigans just leading up to Finn turning on Dom later.
Andrew – Penta – Dom’s fine having a short reign, could also work for pushing AAA.
Dave – Dominic Mysterio – He’s probably more over than Penta.
DJ – Dominic Mysterio – Dirty Dom takes home the gold and the girl.
DPP – Dominic Mysterio – Big Head helps Dom pull out the win.
Jason – Dominic Mysterio – By hook and crook.
Patrick – Dominic Mysterio
Rey – Dominic Mysterio – Latino Heat keeps burning. Finn gets closer to the edge.
Rob – Dominic Mysterio
Greg – Dominic Mysterio – Someone from The Guerrero Dynasty ain’t winning a title just to drop it.

Tunney’s Take: Dominic Mysterio – That belt looks good with the king of chicken tendys. I can see Penta and Rey reforming as a tag team sooner than later.

Chairshot Pick – DOMINIC MYSTERIO 10-1

AJ – John Cena – Why? Cena wins, lol.
Andrew – John Cena – Shenanigans ensue so it’s not a clean win.
Dave – John Cena – The last time is now.
DJ – John Cena – Randy hears voices telling him he needs an Attitude Adjustment.
DPP – John Cena – Cena tries to cheat but the ref doesn’t call for a DQ.
Jason – John Cena – Nefarious means, Randy not ready for Evil John Cena.
Patrick – John Cena
Rey – John Cena – Cena just counting down the dates. Should be fun though.
Rob – John Cena
Greg – John Cena – You know they want Cody to be the hero in the end.

Tunney’s Take: Randy Orton – Once upon a time Randy got himself intentionally disqualified and it cost John. Saturday, history repeats itself with a 180-degree twist. Cena retains via Orton DQ victory. This time, Travis Scott’s appearance takes care of that task.

Chairshot Pick – JOHN CENA 10-1