Opinion

The Good, Bad And Ugly: WWE SmackDown (11/27/18)

Published

7 years ago

November 28, 2018

Bobby Fernandes

After a horrendous PPV and Raw, we now have what is typically a saving grace, in SmackDown. The bar is set pretty low at this point but no matter the case, SmackDown is usually pretty Good. Will the trend continue, or is the recent ugly virus contagious?

The Good

Opening Segment

The ever beautiful Paige welcomes back “The Man” Becky Lynch, and the crowd was hot! Becky Lynch walked proudly with her Championship belt held high. I love how over she is! She deserves it! This was in my opinion her very best on the mic. She was natural, and confident. Speaking of confidence, out comes “The Queen” Charlotte Flair per Becky Lynch’s request. Charlotte was sharp as usual and these two fed off each other perfectly. Paige announced the TLC Match being a legit TLC Match for the Title. Out of nowhere almost every Women’s Competitor made their presence felt. The crowd gave Asuka her love which is a must. This set up a Battle Royal, with the Winner entering the Title Match at TLC in a 3 Way. Overall, it was a quick decent segment with a lot of Good reactions.

Non-Title Match: The Usos vs. The Bar (SmackDown Tag Team Champions)

The segment with Big Show half ass punching Cesaro was lame. His KO punch looks horrible, and it really needs to stop. Decent action in this match though. These teams contrast each other well. Even the rest spots looks good. I really am a fan of The Bar, although I haven’t liked some of their recent work, it had a lot less to do with them. The Usos are very talented also and this match was well thought out. There were a couple of miscues but nothing unforgivable. We had some serious close falls but The Usos squeaked out the victory in this non-title match.

AJ Styles Promo

I’m so happy AJ Styles is in the WWE and not being treated horribly. He is a Superstar to the highest degree. He was a “Phenomenal” Champion. I really look forward to seeing what is next, and the terrific matches to come with Daniel Bryan and whoever is after that. Hopefully it is with someone who needs a push which working a feud with AJ Styles will benefit. For now though I am looking forward to more Daniel Bryan/AJ Styles Classics. If AJ Styles has an Achilles Heel, it is his mic work. He gets the job done but it isn’t his golden ticket. He did Good tonight though. I enjoyed the shot on Daniel Bryan and Lesnar not showing up. It came out natural and was effective. Good Promo!

Jeff Hardy 20^th Anniversary Interview w/ Michael Cole

Much like the Phenomenal AJ Styles, I am not sold on Jeff Hardy’s microphone skills. It is definitely not his best feature. Add a little too much Michael Cole and you are sure to have the IWC up in arms right? I liked the roster being out there, it added a good effect. No face paint, no BS, just him. It started off well, and the highlight reel like always was done to WWE perfection. With TLC coming up, we were reminded just how insane he is! He was natural and comfortable tonight. It was a good promo. He really is an important person to the past and present. When paying tribute, and giving thanks, IWC Fans, know how to act. Then, the school yard bully arrived. Samoa Joe, came out calling Hardy out on his past demons. Getting personal and crazy. I really have a hard time telling Samoa Joe’s deal. I really question if he is straight shooting on people or not most of the time. This could be a great feud. The promo was solid. Good Form!

Kofi Kingston vs. The Miz

After a mildly entertaining promo earlier, Miz basically challenged New Day to a Match. He got his wish. Kofi Kingston is very entertaining and can pair up well with The Miz. I was hoping for this to be a fun match, and wasn’t disappointed. We had some good spots, and a veteran pace. Kofi nearly won with an SOS, but didn’t finish the job. Miz exposes the turnbuckle leading to pancake protection by Big E. New Day kept the match and The Miz clean, for a Trouble In Paradise by Kofi Kingston for the well fought victory.

Women’s Battle Royal (Winner Enters Title Match at TLC in a 3 Way)

Honestly, although it is a rarity, I didn’t have a preference on who wins. I usually have a strong preference but I would have been happy with any outcome. Becky and Charlotte at Ringside was a nice touch. As for the action, it is a Battle Royal, nothing great, but served its purpose. We had a ton of commercials and couldn’t see anything but I can certainly assume what was happening. Asuka owned this match as she always does. Carmella was money, and it seemed like everyone had their Good stuff out there. Asuka and Sonya Deville finishing things off was Great and the crowd agreed! I really like Sonya Deville and hope for a big push. Of course Asuka Wins! If you really expected otherwise you must be new to the wrestling world. Welcome! I can’t complain, she will be a great addition and keep things even more interesting now at TLC. Bravo!

The Bad

Randy Orton Promo

Randy Orton reminds me of Jake “The Snake” Roberts. He always has. He slithers around, he is the “Viper” he loves the DDT. He is violent, and vicious. He even has a similar calm, focused way about him in his promos. He is really a great vet. Rey Mysterio is fantastic and I couldn’t be happier to see him back. I hate the neck brace though. How often can you do the same thing over and over before it gets old? Rey fought back looking for revenge, but of course Randy Orton prevailed and led to doing his usual, sadistic personal thing he always does. I really hate to say it but this was so predictable it was Bad.

The Ugly

Non-Title Match: (United States Champion) Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Rusev

I was excited for this one. However, Nakamura attacked Rusev early knocking him out of the ring. Then fleeing. This was really a letdown. This is the ugly side of things tonight. I cannot begin to tell you how disappointing this was.

Final Results:

Good- 6
Bad- 1
Ugly- 1

Overall: Overwhelmingly Good!

What we had here tonight, was SmackDown lapping Raw yet again. The writing was well done. We had an outstanding flow and a great night of action. I enjoyed tonight and am excited for TLC. Mission Accomplished! Thank you I hope you enjoyed the show! Please continue to read, like and share!

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Chairshot Staff Picks: Money In The Bank

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

Published

2 weeks 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