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Joe’s Lucha Libre Weekly News & Analysis

Keep up-to-date on the world of Lucha Libre!

Published

6 years ago

April 30, 2019

Joseph Dinan

Joe keeps you updated on all things Lucha Libre!

CMLL

Arena Puebla Monday

Caristico, Cuatrero, and Sanson faced Volador, Mephisto, and Ephesto in a fun little match which saw the latter winning. King Jaguar faced Police Man in a hair vs hair match which had barely any heat on it. King Jaguar won though. Titan, Guerrero Maya, and Stigma faced Shocker, Bucanero, and Templario. The latter won the match.

Arena Mexico Tuesday

This was a super fun Tuesday show which is unusual. The main event was Rush, Caristico, and Titan against Los Guerrero’s. Los Guerrero’s won the match with shady means. Caristico was upset with Ultimo Guerrero so they’ll face each other eventually. Blue Panther, Kraneo, and Audaz faced Sanson, Shocker, and Bucanero faced each other which saw the latter winning. There was a super fun Lightning match that Rey Cometa beat Templario in a very fun match.

Arena Mexico Friday

The winners of the Parejas tournament are……. Titan and Cavernario! So CMLL finally put some young guys over but are they overshadowed by Volador and Ultimo? Ultimately they won because Volador and Ultimo clashed and attacked each other for a moment in the match which eventually helped them lose. Maybe they’re building that up for the Anniversary show. It’s good that Cavernario and Titan won though. The co-main event was a super fun tag match with Angel de Oro, Niebla Roja, and Soberano, a fun trio facing Mascara Ano 2000, Cuatrero, and Forastero. Los Dinamitas, the latter, won the match and it was really good. Valiente beat Hechicero in a lightning round. Atlantis and his son teamed up with Triton to defeated Los Hijos del Infiernos. It was a fun show.

AAA

So the ratings, or viewership numbers rather for AAA television have been fantastic ever since they’ve gotten on Azteca TV. They are usually in the 4 million range but this past week the Young Bucks vs Lucha Bros match aired and got over 5 million viewers. There are a lot of factors too, because Psycho Clown’s match was on the broadcast too, but the main event was the Bucks vs Lucha Bros which means it was either the draw or intriguing enough to retain the viewers. A combination of the Lucha Bros, who have evidence of being draws due to the help they and LA Park gave to CMLL’s business last year, and Psycho Clown who is AAA’s biggest star and the Young Bucks who are EVP’s with the company AAA is working with, AEW. It’s a good sign for all involved and by far the biggest audience the Bucks have wrestled in front of on Tv. Hell more so than most guys in WWE for that matter.

Live on Twitch 4/26

Psycho Clown, La Parka, and Puma King defeated Rey Escorpion, Texano, and Chessman in the main event. There was a ton of interferes and Killer Kross attacked Puma King which led to Puma King challenging Kross post match to a match at the next taping. It feels like Taurus is being aligned with Los Mercenarios along with Hiedra which is more confirmed next show. Poder del Norte faced Daga, Jack Evans, and Australian Suicide in the co-main event. It was an interesting match since it was two clearly defined heel teams. Poder del Norte was out interfering in the previous match up to set up things with Laredo Kid and Hijo Del Vikingo. Laredo Kid and Brian Cage lost to Taurus and Killer Kross in that match. Vikingo won a fun 4 way match for the number one contendership for Laredo Kid’s Cruiserweight championship over Golden Magic, Flamita, and Villano III Jr. They continued the feud with Big Mami, Nino Hamburguesa, and Lady Maravilla. Nino is enamored with her.

Live on Twitch 4/28

On this show Psycho Clown and Laredo Kid faced Rey Escorpion, Texano, and Taurus in the main event. Their original partner was Puma King but Killer Kross killed him in a previous match earlier in the show. So mid way through the match Hijo Del Vikingo came running out. La Hiedra was constantly interfering during this match. Psycho Clown’s team won but were attacked afterwards and they went for the masks but La Parka came out and helped. In the previous match which went very long La Parka, Nino Hamburguesa, and Murder Clown defeated Averno, Chessman, and Dave the Clown. The match went way too long in my opinion but the crowd was super into it. Before that match the aforementioned Killer Kross basically destroyed Puma King in a match. Kross had a face paint gimmick on and new theme music. Konnan is trying super hard to get him over. Poder del Norte defeated Vikingo, Golden Magic, and Flamita in a fun match. Poder del Norte tend to bend the rules some and it helps them. Jack Evans won a fatal four way match featuring Taurus, Australian Suicide, and Villano III Jr. I’m unsure if this was for an opportunity at Laredo Kid’s belt. But the female match to start the show was for a chance at Shani’s title. She came out and announced as much. Chik Tormenta won the match against, Lady Maravilla, Faby Apache, and La Hiedra.

Future Shows

Azteca TV is taping a show on May second which won’t be on Twitch apparently. Maybe I’ll use a VPN to watch whenever that show airs because it looks good. But they have tapings on May 3rd and May 5th on Cinco De Mayo. Here’s a reminder that on Ticketmaster (I think, will correct if wrong) AAA tickets for their MSG show on September 16th go on sale. I’ll be sure to get some. Anyway the top matches this week are for the May 3rd show, Dr. Wagner Jr and Pagano vs Blue Demon and Texano Jr. Psycho Clown vs Rey Escorpion in a rare singles match. On May 5th the top matches are, Psycho Clown, Dr. Wagner Jr, and Pagano vs Rey Escorpion, Texano Jr, and Chessman. Brian Cage, Drago, and Golden Magic vs La Mascara, Taurus, and Monster Clown. I can say Brian Cage won’t likely be on that show since he hurt his back at Impact. I’m sure they’ll want their new champ to rest.

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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