Opinion

“The Moves Don’t Matter!”

Published

7 years ago

September 20, 2018

Jared Ganem

“In Wrestling – The Moves Do Not Matter.”

You’d be surprised to find out how many high ranking people say that!

Controversial, right?

“What do you mean the moves don’t matter?”

All wrestling IS is moves, right? It’s move after move, until someone wins! And yes, that makes sense. But I’m going to argue the other side here for a moment so stick with me.

Just play with me for a second. Pretend with me that today is the first time you’re learning about the inner workings of the wrestling business. And I want you to feel for yourself if this makes sense to you.

You’ll be interested to know, I have a pretty cool job!

In addition to being a columnist here on the Chairshot, I also produce, direct, and technical direct live PPV events in wrestling and I’m also a mindset coach for talent.

What that means is when a guy gets stuck – he might have all the moves, the looks, etc, but something might be holding him back. I’m the guy they call to help break them through their plateaus.

I’m not here to put myself over, that’s just a background to say that as a mindset coach for talent, I find it incredibly important that one of my focuses is not only giving MY perspective, but finding out what others who are the best in their fields have to say.

And do you want to know what they all say?

What I said above.

“Moves Don’t Matter.”

So who’s saying that you ask?

I’m talking about guys like Mike Bucci aka Simon Dean who was the head of Talent Development for WWE. I’m talking about guys like Matt Striker who are international stars both as a wrestler and as a broadcaster and producer. I’m talking guys like Kevin Kross who just a year or two ago was working his way up the local indi scene, suddenly he’s exploded into AAA in Mexico, Lucha Underground, now he’s in Impact making a HUGE splash and if you believe the reports, WWE is ALREADY putting feelers out.

So these are all people, who personal tastes aside, have had some MAJOR success in this business and know a thing or two, and they’ve been gracious enough to give me that knowledge.

So in this article, we’re going to talk about something that we all don’t always remember consciously, but underneath the surface, everyone, including fans, understands this at an unconscious level.

Have you ever watched an independent film, and even though the plot might have been really great, you can just tell something about the quality of the actors was “off?” Or maybe the production quality, while still being “good,” still had something missing?

The reason why that is, is because your brain picks up something at an unconscious level that the “mind” doesn’t always pick up on! So for example it could be as something as simple as the camera quality is different. It still looks great! But the way the color hits the film is slightly different. Your brain KNOWS the difference.

Let’s put this in a different context.

Have you ever noticed, maybe in school, that two people can have the same exact joke? Say the same exact thing? But one kid gets ALL the laughs and high fives, and the other kid, everyone calls him a nerd or ignores them. Have you ever noticed that?

So my question is why does that happen?

Why can two people say the same exact thing, and get totally different reactions?

If we take that into wrestling, why are there guys who can do every move in the book, but the only people that know about them are the 100 local fans, meanwhile they struggle to make it out of their hometown?

Yet there are guys that do NO moves, or the “5 Moves of Doom,” and they’re MEGA stars, rich, and successful, on TV!

Have you ever stopped to wonder why that is?

And if you, like me, have ever been curious about what makes people stand out, what I’ve heard by ALL the experts is, “It’s not WHAT you do but HOW and WHEN you do it.”

I was asked one time, “What are the two most over moves of all time?”

I’ll give you a second to guess.

(You probably got it right, or very close!)

The Peoples Elbow
The Leg Drop

Can ANYONE learn that in the first day of wrestling school? Absolutely!

So what made THAT stand out, as opposed to them having to do everything?

Well we can argue that it was a different time period, but the truth is, John Cena can do the same thing with the 5 Knuckle Shuffle today. Roman Reigns can get the same reaction from a Superman Punch.

Why?

It’s because of everything that happens AROUND the moves.

We live in an era where the talent in this business is OFF THE CHARTS. There’s never been a time in the history of this business where the guys were more naturally talented, more athletically gifted, could do ANYTHING, any move, than there has been today.

So if everyone can do everything, what sets people apart?

It’s the IN BETWEEN stuff… It’s the facial expressions… It’s the Rock’s look out into the audience before he throws the elbow pad… It’s Hogan putting his hand to his ear and pointing to the crowd… It’s John Cena putting his hand to his face.

This business, while it uses moves to get from one spot to the next, is built on MOMENTS.

To be a mega star you MUST learn how to start creating MOMENTS and not just doing moves.

Yes you’re drawn in for the athleticism, but you STAY for the moments.

So go ahead and forget that you were pretending! And let me ask you, doesn’t that just make sense?

So that’s why in school, two people can say the same things and get totally different reactions. Same words, different ENERGY behind it. Or why when you watch an independent movie, it might be good, but it still looks “Independent.” It’s because your brain is picking up on something and it KNOWS the difference.

And that’s what separates a mega star from an “independent talent.”

And once this switch flips, I’ve seen people become MASSIVELY successful in their careers.

If you’re interested in learning more, check us out on our free Facebook group for talent and for daily memes, posts, quotes, vidoes, etc, check out @InnerSquaredCircle on Instagram now!

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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