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Joe’s Lucha Libre Weekly: News & Analysis

Joe brings his mucha lucha all encompassing update! What’s going on with wrestling south of the border?

Published

6 years ago

March 15, 2019

Joseph Dinan

Joe brings his mucha lucha all encompassing update! What’s going on with wrestling south of the border?

CMLL

So here’s the news aficionados, CMLL held a press conference today informing us that we will be able to watch Homenaje a dos Leyenda in the United States, however, they never mentioned iPPV or not. So who knows? Perhaps they announce it when nobody knows on Twitter or Facebook. They like Facebook more, they’ll catch up on the Twitter game eventually. Well anyway, if it is on iPPV it’ll likely be 10 dollars or 9 dollars. If not then you can find it on Facebook or their website or Luchablog will have a link on Twitter. So the main event for the show will be the hair vs hair match between Niebla Roja and Angel de Oro taking on El Terrible and Bestia del Ring. Now logic would tell you the two young handsome guys with wonderful hair would beat the old guys but it’s CMLL so who knows. What we do know is Rush is at a Ring of Honor ppv so unless he’s Superman he won’t be able to get there to interfere, which is a big deal in how I see the match going down. LA Park is supposed to make an appearance and who knows what else he will do because he is finally booked for the Puebla show this Monday, and this one better not have technical difficulties. So LA Park is making his rounds again with CMLL. Interesting. Now CMLL doesn’t have to worry about fixing things for the United States audience because realistically, I don’t know how much they make on that market and if you’re flying to Arena Mexico you’re probably going out of your way to find things. Or you got me who will help ya out if I can. 🙂

Arena Puebla Show

Well I couldn’t watch this show but by all reports it wasn’t much of a show. Dragon Lee, Cavernario, and Mistico took on a heel Volador for some reason and Mephisto and Ephesto. The latter team one. That’s really it. As I said earlier, LA Park and his son will return next week in Puebla. I don’t believe Park has been back since either the Day of the Dead show or the Puebla show after.

Arena Mexico Tuesday

This show was okay. It beats watching Raw but I can’t say it beats watching New Japan. Mistico, Dragon Lee, and Diamante Azul took on Mephisto, Rey Bucanero, and a returning Mr. Niebla. The technicos team won in two falls. It was a big brawl basically. Atlantis, Audaz, and Stuka took on Hechicero, Kawato, and Felino. Audaz won with a cool flip into a hurricanrana. There was a lightning match with Black Panther and Universo 2000 in which Black Panther won.

Arena Mexico Last Friday/Next Friday Line Up

Caristico, Niebla Roja, and Angel de Oro faced Rush, El Terrible, and Bestia del Ring in the main event that just went two falls with DQ finishes. Rush cuts a promo which to me is irrelevant because he won’t be there, but I guess CMLL fans might not know that. Diamante Azul beat Gilbert el Bourica in a singles match two falls to three. It was an alright match, nothing to write home about. The team of Atlantis, Dragon Lee, and Valiente beat the Diamites; Sanson, Cuatrero, and Forastero. The top matches for Homeanje a dos Leyenda are, Niebla Roja and Angel de Oro face El Terrible and Bestia Del Ring in a hair vs hair match. Ultimo Guerrero, Euforia, and Gran Guerrero will defend their Trios Championship against Caristico, Volador Jr, and Dragon Lee. Now there’s a rumor that Volador might not be there but I guess we will see. Perhaps a certain LA Park could replace him? That would make the fans go crazy. And me too. Sanson, Cuatrero, and Forastero will take on Gilbert el Bourica, Cavernario, and Negro Casas. Interesting rudos vs rudos. That’s the top of the card. I believe a condensed hour version will air on Televisa the next day so if you live in Mexico, have at it.

AAA

Rey de Reyes

So on AAA’s facebook they’re teasing that Cody might have a surprise with him and on the recent Being the Elite I believe the Bucks alluded to working a match this weekend for the first time since Wrestle Kingdom so I can guess that means they’ll be at Rey de Reyes in some form. They’ve always wanted to work Mexico and it makes sense since the main event is for the tag team titles. Main event in which Pentagon and Fenix will face Texano and Rey Escorpion for the tag belts. Jeff Jarrett, Killer Kross, and La Mascara will face Psycho Clown, Maximo, and Mamba. So a guy on WWE’s creative team is working AAA on a show where AEW’s Cody and perhaps the Bucks will show up. Incredible. They have the Rey de Reyes tournament as well which will feature a bunch of wrestlers. The Reina de Reinas title will also be defended on the show along with the Mixed Tag Titles. I also saw a report on twitter that LA Park and Konnan spoke and perhaps Park could be making a return to AAA. He wants to be included in the Blue Demon Dr. Wagner match. Which AAA should want because Park can still work and so can Wagner but Demon? Not so much. It would probably draw better too because everyone knows Demon would likely win. Though Wagner probably loses in any scenario.

Here & There

There was a funny mishap with Ring of Honor. They messed up the Spanish spelling of Rush’s catchphrase for his official shirt which is being ripped by everyone. That mistake can NOT happen in a company that size. Just pathetic. Rush will be on the Anniversary card that I might check out if I have the time. A lot of stuff going on this weekend, CMLL, UFC, and AAA. MLW will have their show Saturday which I’ll check out on Sunday. Jim Cornette spoke on the tapings very favorably.

AAA will be live on Twitch, 8 o’clock local time, 10 Eastern I believe. CMLL starts at 8:30 local time, 10:30 for us…I think. Darn time switch confuses me.

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Chairshot Staff Picks: Money In The Bank

Extra, extra read all about it… Chairshot Staff picks are in!!!

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