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Top 5: Choices For WWE Raw General Manager After TLC

Published

7 years ago

December 14, 2018

Who would be General Manager for WWE Raw if (when?) Baron Corbin loses? Steve Cook has your options!

There’s been a lot of talk about the state of WWE Monday Night Raw these days. Some think it isn’t good. Some think that the critics should be quiet and blindly accept the show for what it is. Others understand that the critics have a point, but would like to hear suggestions to make the show better. Then there are those of us that have better things to do than worry about what other wrestling fans think about the level of our passion for the genre.

Regardless of where you stand on the current state of WWE Raw, one thing that’s for sure is that it’ll change. We’re approaching WrestleMania season, so even if the ratings & other metrics were all great, change would be quickly approaching anyway. All the part-timers will be back soon. The McMahons will be around more often. With football season almost over, we can expect business on Raw (and SmackDown too) to pick up.

This weekend could result in a change that most of us think will improve Raw. Baron Corbin’s TLC match with Braun Strowman will determine his future. If he wins he becomes Raw General Manager. If he loses, he loses all of his power. Assuming Braun can show up for the event, the odds don’t look good for Baron Corbin continuing to dominate Raw’s airtime.

Who could replace him? There’s an endless list of people under some form of WWE contract that would be a more effective Raw General Manager than Baron Corbin. Here are five of them…

5. Alexa Bliss

Little Miss Bliss is a smart cookie. She’s seen the writing on the wall concerning Corbin’s leadership role on Raw for quite some time now. She knew that there could be a chance to take advantage of his eventual ouster. By gaining a supervisor role over the Women’s Division now, Bliss puts herself in a good spot to gain more power once Corbin is out.

She’s certainly a better talker than Corbin & is more over with the WWE Universe. I don’t see things going her way, though. WWE’s going to be looking for a bigger name to take this spot. Also, WWE has had a number of women hold the General Manager position, so they can’t push this as making history. She might get to keep her supervisor role though, so it won’t be a total loss.

4. Bray Wyatt

WWE Bray Wyatt

Maybe WWE should keep going down the road of having active wrestlers serve as General Manager. A power-corrupted wrestler has a lot of potential to be entertaining…they just need to actually be entertaining. If there’s one thing Bray Wyatt does better than anything else, it’s come off as a supremely powerful person.

I’ve often thought that writers should want their authority figures to be as goofy as possible. It’d explain those matches that really don’t make much sense. Wouldn’t the whole “Lucha House Rules” thing make more sense if somebody like Bray was running things? Baron Corbin has no reason to make life more difficult for The Revival. Bray Wyatt is crazy, and like Phil O’Dowd is fond of saying, crazy don’t care.

The Lucha House Party could pitch Bray any kind of stupid idea & Bray would be cool with it. He might make it even dumber. Then instead of trying to make it sound like some kind of noble thing or trendy new concept or whatever, Michael Cole & Renee Young could say “Well, Bray Wyatt booked it, so take it up with him.” Corey Graves might shut up for a few seconds then.

3. Kevin Owens

Credit: WWE.com

Owens is expected to be ready to return to the ring by February, but the rumor & innuendo is that they’ll wait until after WrestleMania to bring him back. That does seem to be the typical order of things. That being said, Owens is a tremendous talker & can do a lot of good for WWE with that skill, even if he still can’t compete in the ring. Of course, once Owens is ready to wrestle again it’d be easy to carry some of his issues created while running Raw into the wrestling ring.

Owens has something of a history with the McMahon family. He had quite the feud with Shane and beat the crap out of Vince one time on SmackDown. I don’t think this would hurt his job prospects with Stephanie McMahon. After all, she went along with that first Triple H wedding after he beat Vince in a match.

2. Hulk Hogan

I think it’s more likely that WWE turns to a legend to run Raw. With the ratings being what they are, a big name coming in to run the show & appear on a more regular basis makes plenty of sense. There isn’t a bigger name than the Hulkster, and he certainly has the ability to do the authority figure job as well as anybody. WWE is looking to get deeper into the Hogan business, so maybe this is how it gets done.

The main problem: For every fan that Hogan brings in, there’s probably a fan that gets driven away. A lot of people have yet to forgive Hulk for his transgressions, and there are probably some that never will. WWE hasn’t shied away from controversy of late, but Hulk might be a little too risky to bring in as anything more than a special attraction.

1. Ric Flair

WWE WWF NWA WCW Ric Flair

Flair’s a controversial character himself, but is more universally beloved than Hulk Hogan in 2018. It’s been way too long since we’ve regularly seen the Naitch on television, and he’s letting everybody know that he’s been medically cleared to do anything. By cracky, he’s ready to take bumps again. He’s the Nature Boy. He’s ready to go.

Flair’s presence would add much interest to Raw as its currently consisted, and it would help with some potential WrestleMania programs. Triple H thinks he’ll be back for WrestleMania, and Flair would certainly have to be involved with any business with H & a potentially returning Batista. His daughter Charlotte’s over on SmackDown, but who knows what might happen as a result of the Women’s Royal Rumble. We could also see Flair going at it on the microphone with Paul Heyman, which sounds like a good time to me.

If WWE wants a Raw General Manager that adds to the product instead of detracts from it, there are plenty of viable choices. There’s one that rises up to the top though, and it’s the man that was The Man before Becky Lynch came around.

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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

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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