Opinion

The Good, Bad and Ugly: SmackDown Live (03/26/2019)

After an incredibly disappointing, Ugly, Monday Night Raw, SD Live, the “better” brand is up to bat. WrestleMania is on it’s way, closer by the second and after one of the worst Monday Night Raw’s in recent history, can SmackDown fix the void? Or will be have some more Ugly, times ahead? Let’s do this!

Published

6 years ago

March 28, 2019

Bobby Fernandes

After an incredibly disappointing, Ugly, Monday Night Raw, SD Live, the “better” brand is up to bat. WrestleMania is on it’s way, closer by the second and after one of the worst Monday Night Raw’s in recent history, can SmackDown fix the void? Or will be have some more Ugly, times ahead? Let’s do this!

GOOD

New Day Rocks!

Upset by the recent injustices on Kofi Kingston by Vince McMahon, New Day wanted some answers. Vinnie Mac never disappoints when he is called out. This was no different. As usual Daniel Bryan couldn’t help but put his opinion out there and simply wants New Day to go away. Vince doesn’t feel their worth in such a huge event still but loves to make Superstars out of nothing. Luckily for him New Day is out of control and always delivers fantastic content. This promo was no different. We now have the golden ticket for Kofi to get his WrestleMania moment but at the cost of his New Day Teammates having to endure an almost insurmountable feat of winning and unwinnable Tag Team Gauntlet Match later in the show. Good, solid opening with fantastic talent!

WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship Match- Asuka (C) vs. Charlotte Flair

Where did this even come from? As it should be this match was pure fire. The two prestigious vets beat the ever loving hell out of each other. This was non-stop and completely insane! Asuka is unbelievable in her element and Charlotte Flair can work, especially with a high caliber talent like Asuka. We had a straight fight on our hands here, with accents of delicate submission work and high risk, high spots that the two competitors are known for. The whole shock of it all still fresh, everyone was sucked into this the entire time, going crazy! This could have gone either way, Charlotte had it, then Asuka had it, but only one could take it all the way. Charlotte hit a disgusting “Spanish Fly” but Asuka managed to continue almost getting Charlotte into an “Asuka Lock.” Unfortunately nothing could stop Charlotte who managed to get out and fight her way into a “figure 8” Winning her 8^th Title! This was bananas and a hell of a way to get people pumped and add some shock and awe. Great match! What will this mean for Asuka? I, for one can’t wait to find out!

Kurt Angle vs. AJ Styles

Unlike his horrendous and unfortunate showing on Monday Night Raw, a much needed boost occurred in thi s one. Angle looked hungry, pumped and sharp. Maybe it was the talent of AJ, or the pure comfort of knowing he didn’t have to do much, but this was just better. The two sparred a bit and it looked Good. Out of nowhere as always Randy Orton slithered in and took out AJ Styles before Angle took him out with an “Angle Slam.” AJ Wins by D.Q. but it was short and quality. Good, showing.

The Miz/Shane O’ Mac

Prior to this, the promos and the feud between these two has been a tough one to watch. It doesn’t add much value and no one seems to excited by the whole thing. Not taking anything away from the talented Miz and Shane but it just hasn’t clicked for most, with so much bigger and better stories around it. This week Miz reiterated that he has a lot of heat with Shane due to the disrespect and assault on his Father. Miz requested a “Falls Count Anywhere Match” which will add to the usual high spot shenanigans of Shane McMahon and almost guarantees some shock and awe. Shane would not let up on poking at Miz about his Father and how much joy he felt embarrassing him. After Shane brought Miz’s Mom into it, Miz had enough and destroyed the Security Team as well as anyone else crazy enough to confront him. After Sanity got the upper hand, Miz continued his advance and assault. This was actually a Good promo and was one of the best in this whole, storyline.

Tag Team Gauntlet Match (New Day for Kofi’s WM Match)

Gauntlet Match 1- New Day vs. Gallows and Anderson

Talk about an uphill battle. We have some talent here. This looked intense, which it needed to be given how important the stipulation is. Nothing is perfect and this was far from it but it was certainly Good. Quick “UpUpDownDown” and New Day Advances!

Gauntlet Match 2- New Day vs. Shinsuke Nakamura and Rusev w/ Lana

If it couldn’t get any harder out comes two of the best in my opinion. The underutilized, mega team of Nakamura and Rusev whom are amazing top tier talents. This was another strong showing by all involved as everyone can’t help but be Good at all times. Rusev particularly was sharp isolating the smaller Xavier Woods, making everyone a bit unsure of Kofi’s fate. The shot of Kofi watching with the SmackDown roster especially “The Man” by his side was a great shot and really was iconic given the times. Woods looked like he couldn’t continue taking a beating most of the match. He finally got some room to breathe and got the hot tag to a pumped Big E, who cleaned house, destroying Nakamura with “belly to belly’s” and a “Big Splash.” Big E would not be denied and after some opposition tagged Woods in and hit another huge “UpUpDownDown” Winning Again!

Gauntlet Match 3- New Day vs. The Bar

Things just got real Bad for New Day, as the unforgiving The Bar was next. This just looked like it was over for New Day from the start. However after The Bar just destroyed Big E, Xavier Woods got the much needed tag and went off. Woods hit a series of offense with authority and would not quit, dismantling The Bar, not letting them have a moment to catch up. However The Bar regained control and again got Big E into trouble isolating him. Again it was Woods who tried to save Kofi’s chances but Cesaro got the upper hand. The Bar kept everyone guessing until Woods got an unthinkable roll up on Sheamus for the Win! The Bar beat the hell out of Woods and Big E for their trouble making it impossible for New Day to have a chance to Win the last match. The Bar relentlessly took out New Day and brutally protested their shocking loss with violence. New Day was done finishing Big E off through a table before the Uso’s were announced.

Gauntlet Match 4- New Day vs (SD Live Tag Team Champs) The Usos

This was just awesome! I love it! It looked like Uso’s were about to pick the leftovers of the New Day and destroy their spirit once and for all. Usos after an extensive history with New Day simply put, gave it up for Kofi out of the tremendous respect they have for the underrated Superstar. This was a Good twist and another win on the Good Column.

Gauntlet Match 5- New Day vs. Daniel Bryan and Rowan

This started to become the typical WWE overkill but luckily the talent was extraordinary. Rowan and The Champ took full advantage of New Day’s fatigue and kept everyone on the edge of their seat with anticipation. Daniel Bryan got Big E in a deep “half crab” and it looked lost. It was the fired up Xavier Woods who kept hope alive, single handedly taking out the instigators before Big E “Spiked” Daniel Bryan through the mat followed by a “Big Ending” but was broken up by Rowan. Rowan nearly finished things but it was the tenacity of Woods and the raw power of Big E tipping the table on top of Rowan for the countout that got the much needed and much wanted victory! Countout and all this was Good. More importantly, it means Kofi is going to “KofiMania” and that my friends is Good for everyone! Awesome ending to an awesome show! Bravo!

BAD and UGLY- Apparently Raw hogged the Bad and Ugly for the week so far, because SmackDown had None of it! All Good!

FINAL

Good- 8

Bad- 0

Ugly- 0

Overall

This was a clean sweep! All Good! Great SmackDown and it could not have happened at a better time! Raw stunk, but the “blue” brand killed it! What a sick show! This is what WWE should be looking like around WrestleMania and we can only hope that they continue their dominance.

Crap Raw but Fantastic SmackDown, we have the best of the best NXT left for the week. This really looks Good right now for everyone involved but Raw needs to get their shit together in a big way next week! Will we be seeing a lot of Good before the big day? Or is there a lot of Ugly truth left in the crunch time? Catch you on the next Good, Bad and Ugly only on thechairshot.com!

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Chairshot Staff Picks: Money In The Bank

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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