Opinion

The Good, Bad and Ugly: WWE Raw 11/19/2018

Published

7 years ago

November 20, 2018

The Chairshot’s resident post-show review is expanding as WWE Raw gets the Good/Bad/Ugly assessment!

Well it was bound to happen, let’s start giving the Good, Bad and Ugly treatment to Monday Night Raw! Honestly, my cynical side may be prevalent tonight, if it is anything like the usual post PPV Raw! But things happen sometimes, let’s see if tonight’s the night.

First off, I hate the opening promo 90% of the time. So I never look forward to it, even though it technically sets the pace for the night. Baron Corbin doesn’t help this matter what so ever, and as much as I love Stephanie McMahon, promos are not her strong suit. Apparently Braun Strowman agreed and came down to settle the score with Baron Corbin. Braun has some good stuff ahead, after he kills Baron Corbin in a TLC Match he gets Lesnar at the Rumble. Wow! “Welcome to Monday Night Braun!”

THE GOOD

Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre and Baron Corbin vs. Braun Strowman, Elias, and Finn Balor (Elimination Match)

Bobby Lashley is impressive as a heel. It suits him well. I also have become a big Drew McIntyre fan. There are some top caliber talent opening up the action tonight. Hell we even got to walk with Elias! Our broadcast had an insane amount of commercials which really killed the vibe. I wasn’t hating what I saw of the action early on. McIntyre continues to impress me, Balor worked very well with him. Bobby Lashley’s new found aggression is refreshing. This was a Good showcase of some of the Top Prospects to make a title run. I like the moxie.

Elias really came out hot, and people just love him. McIntyre Claymores Balor out of the match! Elias then took a ton of punishment by his opponents. Great action, Elias really works hard out there, it’s no wonder he is popular. Also have to love the heel move of isolating and beating down Strowman outside the ring keeping him out of action. Lio Rush added some flash to the pan as well. Elias was counted out by a Bobby Lashley Spear. 3 on 1 Braun Strowman vs Everyone Else, and would we have it any other way.

Strowman really got pounded and just when he gained he was beaten by McIntyre with a chair. Braun was helplessly beaten. No one saw that coming. He was a bloody mess. The beating was overkill but overall I liked it. It was almost an hour long, but overall Good Opening. No winner really. But Corbin, McIntyre and Lashley raised their arms in victory.

Sasha Banks and Bayley vs. Tamina Snuka and Nia Jax

This match is exactly what the Good, Bad and Ugly are all about. It’s always good to see Bayley, Nia Jax is such a bad guy (girl) right now, and anytime Tamina wrestles, it is just Ugly in there. She is just not WWE caliber talent. I respect her background and family but for real, she is tough to watch wrestle. The match itself was good. Alexa Bliss is always a great addition, on broadcast or otherwise.

Sasha and Bayley were sharp tonight. I also will never get sick of the crowd booing Nia Jax. It seems that she is loving it also. Even after putting up a good fight, Nia Jax ended up being to much picking up the win. This match didn’t blow anyone away but it was enjoyable. In this age, enjoyable is Good.

Lucha House Party vs. The Revival (Lucha House Rules 3 vs. 2)

We have some major talent on here. Fast high flying lucha antics versus pure grit and hammering power of the Revival. The Revival is very entertaining and I hope to see a push coming up. They would be great Tag Team Champions. It was a quick match, but did the job. It wasn’t perfect but Good enough, and certainly not bad. Lucha House Party Wins.

Natalya vs. Ruby Riott w The Riott Squad

Natalya had some swagger tonight and it was noticed. Ruby Riott is immensely talented, and I would love to see her have more and more air time. They told a decent story, and it was pretty textbook overall. Not bad. Except for the excessively long ridiculous amounts of commercials now and throughout the night. The match had it’s moments and again overall it was not Bad. Ruby Riott did some unique moves that got my attention. Natalya wins with a reverse roll up!

THE BAD

Seth Rollins/Dean Ambrose Promos

Seth Rollins vs Ambrose is fantastic for business and of course you have to hype it on Raw. Both guys are extremely over. Overall this promo was predictable and nothing spectacular. Some plugs, some heat. The crowd was pretty much over it with “What” Chants. And after a lot of talking and a typical Let’s Go Right Now deal, we got nothing. Just a pre-taped video and a flat disappointment.

Rollins put on the chase to bring up a to be continued type of feeling and some fake-o tough guy fighting with Rollins. Man these promos can be Bad. This continued on throughout the night not impressing anyone no matter how “funny” the Lunatic is. We finally at the end of the night had Ambrose in the ring. Nothing unexpected came of this as we thought Seth Rollins left, said no one ever. Of course he didn’t leave. They fought, Ambrose Wins! The End, fade to Black. I enjoyed the Piss jokes a lot more. What is that smell? It’s this promo.

Rowdy Ronda Rousey Promo

I am enjoying the mixed reaction to her. She isn’t as over as she once was but that makes me like her more. She got killed yesterday, and came out tonight shows some guts. You know she is hurt. Becky Lynch is so over that Ronda Rousey is getting hated on! I liked the Fire behind her words. She had a lot of heart and feeling. It was one of her better promos. Then, it just went to far to long.

We had some awkwardness. Some weird stuff about sickness and in health. This lead to an open challenge which Baron Corbin ruined because that is what he does. This somewhat waste of time was Bad. I will not “in good conscience” sit here and tell you otherwise. This will lead to a match tonight with Rousey, which is interesting depending on who gets the shot.

Non Title Match: Bobby Roode and Chad Gable vs. Raw Tag Team Champions AOP w Drake Maverick

Bobby Roode is so freaking talented. I am not happy with his current situation. Taking nothing away from Gable, Roode shouldn’t be in a tag team currently and should be a more serious singles contender. AOP is really tough to watch. They are pure brutes and I respect that, but they are sloppy sometimes in there. “AOPeePee” is pretty good, for a cheesy chant. The high spots were Roode’s involvement which lead to a genuine upset Gable picks up the roll up Win! The ramifications of winning against the champs mean something great is to come for them. However the match was Bad no matter the outcome.

THE UGLY

Raw Women’s Championship Match Rowdy Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Mickie James

Although Mickie James has a long impressive history she doesn’t always do very well out there. We have seen some pretty awkward situations with her work. Rousey has her fair share of botches as well. The striking in this match were horrendous. They just kept on going, miscues, more horrible striking. This was a train-wreck. Ugly waste of a time, Ronda Rousey Wins! Anyone surprised? Then to make matters worse a worthless standoff leading to nowhere to finish this piece of work between Tamina, Nia and Rousey.

To be honest, and I always am, it wasn’t all bad, in fact it was a better Raw than there has been in recent memory. I will be for the foreseeable future telling you my Good, Bad and Ugly for both Raw and Smackdown so come back tomorrow and see how Smackdown fairs. Thank you for reading, please comment, like, and share!

Final Tally

Good – 4
Bad – 3
Ugly – 1

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Chairshot Staff Picks: Money In The Bank

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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