Opinion

The Good, Bad and Ugly: WWE Raw (02/25/2019)

Led by Roman Reigns and Big Dave Batista, Bobby’s thoughts on Raw may surprise you.

Published

6 years ago

February 27, 2019

Bobby Fernandes

Raw is ROMAN, and WWE Raw was Batista, too. But was WWE Raw Good, Bad, or Ugly? This week’s results from Bobby may surprise you.

Welcome to another Good, Bad and Ugly WWE Raw Edition. WrestleMania gets closer and closer every day, and every week something seems to happen that shapes the big day. FastLane is a small bump in the Road to WrestleMania but still on the way. Tonight as promised we will see “The Big Dog” Roman Reigns and even the haters have to be impressed by him. What other big things does Raw have planned? And are they Good, Bad or Ugly? Let’s watch this week’s Monday Night Raw.

GOOD

Roman Reigns

He is bravely and successfully fighting one of the most, vile diseases on the planet and still took the time to entertain the masses this week. The Universal Champion is seen less and is a healthy, and capable person in every way. He slowly went down the ramp, hugging and shaking hands with member of the audience. David Arquette and some of Roman’s family where standouts. Respect is earned, and he has it. The crowd was genuinely loving and gave him a standing, loud pop. This was a long, very heartfelt promo with the Big Dog, as always, Reigns made an impact. His cancer is in remission and of course that is just a miracle! Great news! Congrats Roman! To literally add fuel to the fire, out comes fan favorite Seth Rollins embracing his brother in arms. It is Good to see Roman, honestly in any form, this is All Good! Welcome back Big Dog! Heads up to the locker room, Roman is coming for his spot.

Non-Title Match- Ricochet and Aleister Black vs. (Raw Tag Team Champions) The Rival

They are hyping the arrival of NXT’s top guys. Aleister Black is crazy hyped and for Good reason. Ricochet is even better and let’s his freakish talent show everyone show everyone what he is all about. Revival really kicked ass in this match working insanely Good talent from NXT shined. This was a short match as Aleister Black after taking a lot of punishment in little time, hit “Black Mass” winning a huge match against the Raw Tag Team Champions. Good match but short. Wish we could have had more.

Intercontinental Championship Match- Finn Balor (C) vs. Lio Rush

After a short lived “Moment of Bliss” with the Goddess herself, this match happened. This was action packed and both guys just know how to move around that ring with pure athleticism. These guys are so Good and sharp. Lio Rush working with Lashley has been tremendously successful, but Lio in the ring has been even better. This was back and forth and impressive work by both competitors. It’s funny watching Balor overpower someone but that is what we saw. Coup Ge Grace for the Win! Balor victorious.

Braun Strowman vs. Bobby Lashley

Battle of the big men, again Lashley was impressive. This really looked Good. For the amount of size in there they both move around fantastic. This was very physical. They laid it into each other but it was Braun Strowman who Out-Beasted, Lashley and crushed Lio Rush as well in his mayhem. I guess this wasn’t an actual match though, as they just hit Strowman’s music and the whole thing ended. Very strange way to do the segment. Good action but very odd ending.

Drew McIntyre vs. Dean Ambrose

Decent match. This was very physical and both guys beat the hell out of each other which is normal for McIntyre and Ambrose. This was a No-DQ as both guys did all they could to 1-up each other. As Ambrose had it under control, Elias made a run-in, giving McIntyre a wounded Ambrose. McIntyre hit a Claymore Kick to finish him off. After the match, Ambrose was in trouble as Lashley, and Corbin ran down to jump in. Out of nowhere, with all hope lost, Reigns and Rollins saved their Shield Brother. Great run in and way to get Roman involved.

BAD

Elias

Elias was up to his usual stuff when unexpectedly, Dean Ambrose was the one who interrupted and beat up a very upset Elias. This was really stupid to be honest. Not really a waste of time though as it was really short.

Kurt Angle vs. Jinder Mahal

Open Challenge and openly horrible. This short little stint was an open challenge to any attendees of the Flair Birthday Bash. Angle answered and snapped Jinder’s ankle for the win. Considering who was involved this really was Bad, even though it was short.

Bayley vs. Nia Jax

Nia Jax completely squashed the Tag Team Champ and dominated the entire match. It looked sloppy and scary in there. Luckily she made the mistake of going after Banks. Bayley got a huge knee to the head and finished the Irresistable Force with a beautiful elbow drop for the win. This was just not Good, even with Bayley who is fantastic, this was a subpar, pointless match.

Raw Women’s Champion Ronda Rouse and Natalya vs. Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan w/ Liv Morgan

Logan is the real deal. She really looks sharp and has some major power behind her moves. Ruby Riott also works sharp and seems to not hesitate when pulling some big moves. Rousey and Natayla always seem to struggle, of course there were some dramatically horrible moments here as well. However Natalya and Rousey looked better than they could have, that had a lot to do with who they were facing. Even the Liv Morgan spot was done well. This was far from perfect even a little Bad. Rousey and Natalya of course Win this one. Then, Lynch of course ran in through the crowd to attack Rousey again but was arrested this time. This also wasn’t the best work ever. Starting to get a little to repetitive with big, special moments. She isn’t Stone Cold, she is The Man.

Rousey Post Match Promo

It went from Bad to worse when Rousey then got on the mic. She called out Mr. Mahon but his daughter took the call. Rousey wants Lynch reinstated and Lynch had just been “arrested.” Sometimes things are just so obvious and just overacted and overdone. This was all of those things. Keep Rousey off of the mic, and if you are going to have her cut a long promo, do it with someone who can carry her. Rousey then laid the Title down in the middle of the ring and walked out. What does this mean? Who knows!

16x World Heavyweight Champion, Hall of Famer Ric Flair’s 70^th Birthday Party

With the entire locker room watching, HHH, Stephanie, HBK, Ricky Steamboat, Kurt Angle, and Sting! WOW for the Stinger! Of course the WWE Video tribute is always money and this was no exception. Although completely unexpected, Batista accosted a camera man and attacked Ric Flair in his dressing room. All of this to get HHH’s attention. HHH ran back to aid an injured Ric Flair to end the show. Everything should have worked out splendidly here but to do this whole show around Ric Flair’s birthday and then not even have him come out is horrendous. This was a really Bad ending even if it means HHH vs. Batista.

UGLY- Not Quite but they tried.

FINAL

Good- 5
Bad- 6
Ugly- 0

Overall

Bad News friends. Bad news indeed. We had ourselves a crap Raw this week. This was just a big disappointment all around. We had a few peak moments including mostly Roman Reigns but really, this should have been Good easily. It simply wasn’t.

Well this week is starting out Badly. Can SmackDown and more importantly NXT be able to give their much needed Good quality to pick WWE back up into the Good column? We will find out this week with more Good, Bad and Ugly.

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Published

3 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

2 months 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