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Joe’s Lucha Libre Weekly: News Analysis (3/9/19)

The crazy world of Lucha Libre continued this week–let’s see what happened…

Published

6 years ago

March 9, 2019

Joseph Dinan

Joe Dinan keeps you up to date on the happenings in the world of Lucha Libre in this week’s Lucha Libre Weekly!

The crazy world of Lucha Libre continued this week–let’s see what happened…

CMLL

Last Friday/This Friday

The main event of this show was Volador, Angel de Oro, and Niebla Roja faced Rush, El Terrible, and Bestia del Ring and it was a match. It was a two fall match where Angel won the match by DQ groin shot. Rush cut a promo but to me it all hurts because Rush is booked for the ROH ppv the same day as Homenaje Dos la Leyenda. Now maybe the Mexican fans don’t know this but I do and anyone with internet who’s a die hard wrestling fan in Mexican and who follows independent wrestling because maybe they follow the Crash knows Rush won’t be there. Another name who won’t be there is Volador apparently. He is booked for another show that day, the same show Pentagon and Fenix are booked for as to why they won’t show up. CMLL took Pentagon and Penix off the listing really quick but have left Volador on. So maybe they find a way to get Volador off that booking.

Caristico, Diamante Azul, and Valiente faced Gilbert El Bourica, Cibernetico, and El Zorro or The Chris as they call him. It was a pretty fun match where Azul’s mask got removed by Gilbert in the third fall for the win. Azul challenged Gilbert to a mask vs hair match so let’s see what happens with that. Titan and Templario had a pretty fun lightning match before all that. This upcoming show will be a hold over show till next week so I don’t expect much. Caristico, Angel de Oro, and Niebla Roja will face Rush, Terrible, and Bestia in the main event. So it’s basically last weeks match except with Caristico. Co-main event is Diamante Azul vs Gilbert el Bourica in a proper singles match. No mask or hair on the line but it should still be good. I don’t know why it couldn’t be saved for the PPV. Atlantis, Dragon Lee, and Valiente will face Sanson, Cuatrero, and Forastero. Cards actually not that bad.

Arena Puebla Monday

The main event of this show was Ultimo Guerrero facing Vangellys in a match for the heavyweight championship. It was an alright match but the crowd wasn’t that into it. Ultimo Guerrero retained his title. Co-main event Caristico, Mistico, and Soberano took on Mephisto, Ephesto, and Luciferno in a really fun match. Mephisto loss the match by kicking Mistico below the belt.

Arena Mexico Tuesday

The main event of this show was Mistico, Titan, and Soberano facing off against Terrible, Mephisto, and Ephesto. It was supposed to be Negro Casas but he wasn’t there but they kept him on the listing anyway. CMLL doesn’t typically do that. El Terrible’s team won which makes sense because he’s in the main event at Dos leyenda. Atlantis, Stuka, and Flyer faced Hechicero, Templario, and El Felino in the co-main event Atlantis beat Hechicero with a roll up in the third fall. Blue Panther faced Luciferno in a lightning match and it was really fun. It’s amazing how good Blue Panther is at 58. He did 4 dives in the match and looked like he had so much energy.

AAA

Live on Twitch 3/3

Well boy was this a show. So the main event which wasn’t announced on the billboard of the show was the Perro Aguayo Jr cup between La Parka, Blue Demon Jr, and Dr. Wagner Jr. Perro Aguayo Jr was the poor kid Rey Mysterio accidentally killed. A total freak accident. An 80 year old man can take that spot and be okay but either it was a .00001 percent chance of happening or the kids neck was messed up. So this match was odd. Something happened to Blue Demon that busted him open and I believe legitimately rocked him. So he was dazed and the two baby faces double teamed him because they’re old school professionals and that’s how you work but here it doesn’t make sense. The crowd starts to boo them and it’s making Blue Demon a baby face which it’s not supposed to be. So a bunch of people get sent out. The Mercenaries come out and lay out La Parka to establish him as a baby face again. Dr. Wagner gets beat on and bloodied by Blue Demon when he recovers himself to establish him as the heel again. Regardless he ended up winning in such a weird main event.

The co-main event was Psycho Clown, Pagano, and Aerostar facing Rey Escorpion, Chessman, and Monster Clown. This was a straight up brawl as the main events usually are except this wasn’t the actual main event even though I thought it was. Monster Clown pinned Aerostar with a slam where he landed on his head. Everything else was basically a hold over show until the next big AAA show Rey de Reyes. I put the match card in the previous review so look at that if you want to see it.

Here & There

MLW had a good live show last Saturday. The Lucha Brothers faced Laredo Kid and Taurus. You should watch that match for sure. I think LA Park faced Mance Warner at the taping and he’s set to face Pentagon Jr on Thursday April 4th. He was supposed to face Rush but Ring of Honor had to ruin that by making him some random wrestler on their horribly booked program where they still wrestle inside of a box except for the G1 super show in which they can thank New Japan for. I still expect Ring of Honor to plummet. New Japan will rebound because they have a great booker. More news of that show is, Dragon Lee will face Bandido and Ishimorii for the New Japan Jr Heavyweight belt. That should be great as well. Impact is doing the Lucha Bros vs Sabu and RVD I believe the same day as LA Park vs Pentagon. That’s gonna be a tiresome weekend for top independent guys. Let’s hope Fenix doesn’t kill himself before Double or Nothing.

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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!!!

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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