Chairshot Wrestling News Shuffle: Commentary on the NXT title, mismanagement of Asuka, Tenille Dashwood and more! (3/14/2019)

News here!! Today we have commentary on the NXT title, mismanagement of Asuka, Tenille Dashwood and more!

Has Asuka Been Mismanaged ?

Many have felt that since her debut on main roster that the WWE has mismanaged Asuka. WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross agrees. On his latest edition of the Ross Report, he gave his opinion (thanks to #wrestlingnewsco for the transcription)

“It has been mismanagement [of Asuka],” Ross confirmed. “I thought Asuka… the ball was dropped last year at WrestleMania after she lost her undefeated streak to Charlotte. They had a great match. Anybody that watches that match and tells me it wasn’t any good doesn’t know anything about [pro] wrestling. I think the ball was dropped there. It [has] been hard to get the momentum back going.”

“But man, as many people are tuning into the female elements of creative storytelling on RAW and SmackDown, for example, you’ve got to believe that there’s a place for another major star and I think Asuka’s it,” Ross declared. “I think she [has] been grossly under-utilized. Maybe that’ll change.”

Jason’s Take

I don’t often agree with the opinion of Jim Ross, but this time I will will agree with him. Losing to Charlotte at last year’s WrestleMania seemed to set her push back, and it hasn’t fully recovered.

Eminem Not Working With WWE?

In yesterday’s news shuffle I discussed the news that Eminem would be appearing on a future episode of SmackDown Live and would be working on the WWE 2K20 soundtrack. However, that may not be the case. Eminem’s representation appears to be denying the news with a released statement: “There was a very brief, exploratory conversation that involved a third party and 2K Sports, not Eminem’s team. It has not gone beyond preliminary discussions, and any reports to the contrary are false. Right now there are no plans to further pursue it.”

Jason’s Take

…..yay ?

Kofi Kingston Booked In Gauntlet Match

As seen on last nights edition of SmackDown Live, Vince McMahon booked Kofi Kingston for a gauntlet match on next weeks episode against Samoa Joe, The Bar, Randy Orton and Rowan. If Kingston wins, he will face Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania.

Jason’s Take

Much like the Becky Lynch storyline, it’s pretty much a given that Kofi will overcome the odds and take on Bryan at WrestleMania in a long overdue and well deserved matchup.

Tenille Dashwood ROH Contract Set To Expire?

Pro Wrestling Sheet has broken the news that Tenille Dashwood’s contract in Ring Of Honor will be expiring soon. Sources state that she is in negotiations to re-sign with the company.

Jason’s Take

Dashwood had a bit of bad luck with her injury a few months back but seems to be on the mend. She fits in well with the ROH/WOH roster.

HHH Reveals Status Of NXT Championship

HHH announced at this week’s NXT tapings that

Johnny Gargano would face-off at TakeOver next month in a title match against the winner of Ricochet vs. Adam Cole vs. Aleister Black vs. Velveteen Dream vs. Matt Riddle moments later in the taping — which was won by Cole. The NXT title match at TakeOver between Cole and Gargano will be two-out-of-three falls.

Jason’s Take

Cole vs Gargano should be an amazing match. Still I feel bad for Ciampa. What a tough break.