Opinion

Patience: A Virtue For Every Wrestling Fan

Published

7 years ago

June 29, 2018

Said, woman, take it slow
It’ll work itself out fine
All we need is just a little patience
Said, sugar, make it slow
And we come together fine
All we need is just a little patience
(Patience) – Axl Rose

These days we consider Jim Cornette to be ridiculously out of touch with modern wrestling. I don’t think he takes it as an insult. One of Cornette’s talking points from the pre-podcast days was the idea that everything in modern wrestling happens too fast. The matches go by too quick, the feuds & angles don’t last long enough to resonate, and promotions blow through things in a month that could go on for a lot longer.

There are legitimate reasons why this happens, even more so now than when Cornette originally made the point. WWE has three hours of Raw, two hours of SmackDown & an hour each of NXT, 205 Live, Main Event, and maybe even something I’m forgetting off the top of my head to produce every single week. Not to mention the PPVs that take up more hours with each passing month. It’s a lot of time that needs to be filled with something.

Don’t expect this to change. Wrestling companies have never been in the business of lowering their output unless they were in financial crisis. If you look at WWE’s stock price, you can see they aren’t in financial crisis.

Sometimes I forget how long it’s been since Cornette did those eight-hour RF Video shoot interviews. At the same time those were happening, today’s smart mark was a young fan that didn’t know anything except what was put in front of them. Their first exposure to wrestling was the Monday Night War, when WWF & WCW were throwing everything at the wall to get an edge on their competitor. Today’s smart mark grew up on Vince Russo booking the same way Cornette grew up on Memphis wrestling. Long-term stories aren’t valued by today’s “die hard wrestling fan” the same way they were by previous generations.

Long-term storytelling isn’t what it used to be, but WWE can still pull it off from time to time. Even when people don’t think it’s working. Take the Bayley/Sasha Banks saga. They’ve been on the verge of breaking up since the Royal Rumble. They tried to stay friends in spite of mounting tension, tempers flaring & everybody on the Internet yelling & screaming that they should just break up already.

Hey, I don’t know if you’ve ever been in a long-running friendship, but breaking these things up takes time. You don’t always agree with your best friend, and maybe the disagreements grow over time, but you don’t make a decision like ending a friendship too rashly. After all, it’s tough to get a new best friend.

Bayley finally snapped on Monday night. They’d had an altercation the week before, but it’d seemingly blown over enough that they could team with Ember Moon in a six-woman tag team match. After the match, we found out otherwise.

You know what else we found out? People wanted to see it. Bayley got a better reaction for beating up Sasha than she got for anything else she did this year. The time spent telling the story made it matter more than if Bayley had attacked Sasha the night after the Royal Rumble & ended the friendship after one misunderstanding. Creative took their time, and it paid off.

A little patience goes a long way. I think one wrestler has a fanbase that’s less patient than any other.

Sorry Daniel, but it’s true. I say it as a proud member of the Yes Movement. Daniel Bryan fans whine & complain about how their favorite wrestler is used more than any other fanbase. It’s not even close, honestly.

Have Bryan’s fans had reason to complain? Sometimes. Certainly not as often as they’d have you believe. If Bryan’s not being booked as champion, or regularly going over in “dream match” booking against certain guys, his fans are going to let you know about it. I feel like this only got worse when we were convinced that we were why Bryan won the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XXX. So it’s actually WWE’s fault for creating this monster.

Bryan’s booking hasn’t been a grand slam since his return. The WrestleMania match teaming with Shane McMahon against Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn went the right way in that it didn’t lead to a feud with Shane McMahon. Bryan vanquished the evil Canadians & everybody was happy. We all figured that he’d be going for the WWE Championship next, which would lead to dream matches with AJ Styles & Shinsuke Nakamura. Or he’d be targeting The Miz, which has been WWE’s best long-term feud in recent memory. Either of these seemed like the obvious next step.

Turns out Big Cass was the next step. It wasn’t a terrible idea on paper. Cass was somebody WWE had high hopes for, so why not feud him with Bryan & use that to make people care about him? The answer: Because Cass got himself fired.

Womp Womp.

Hey, sometimes things just don’t work. WWE picked the wrong guy to try & get over. It was a waste of time for Daniel Bryan. It happens. When it does, you just have to move on to the next thing. Would it be AJ Styles? Could it be time for The Miz? Would it be Samoa Joe or somebody else we like?

Not quite.

I’m fine with the Bludgeon Brothers. Harper & Rowan are big dudes & play their roles well. The only problem is there aren’t many tag teams interested in challenging them. They already crushed the Usos & the New Day. Who else is there? Nobody, really. That’s where Bryan comes in, and it just so happens that he has a long-running frenemy that for right now is a friend again.

Of course, the idea of Bryan teaming or feuding with Kane is anathema to many of Bryan’s fans. Kane’s never been much of an Internet favorite. He’s big with the casual fans though, and it’s tough to deny that Team Hell No wasn’t a major part of getting Bryan to the next level with those folks. Whether Bryan’s hardcore fans like it or not, Kane is as big a part of Bryan’s career as anybody else on the WWE roster. It’s long-term storytelling that paid off with Bryan & Kane hugging their issues out in front of a cheering crowd that was all about it.

Was it perfect? No, but that’s mainly because Kane’s decisions are inconsistent. You can never really tell where that guy’s coming from. The last time Kane & Bryan were in the same room, Kane chokeslammed him. Now he’s saving him from Harper & Rowan. Is there a reason? Maybe, maybe not. It’s Kane. Hopefully Kane & Bryan end it as friends before Kane retires to become Mayor of Knoxville. Bryan can induct him into the Hall of Fame after his term ends. This seems like the proper ending to me. Afterwards, Bryan moves on to Miz, who seemed pretty happy to hide behind Harper & Rowan during the opening segment on Tuesday night. The longer Miz tries to avoid Bryan, the happier we’ll be when Bryan finally makes him tap out.

It’s going to happen, folks. All you need is just a little patience.

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Chairshot Staff Picks: Money In The Bank

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Published

1 week 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

1 month 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