Opinion

Top 5: Wrestler Schedules For WrestleMania Weekend

That’s a lot of bookings!

Published

6 years ago

April 2, 2019

Steve Cook

Steve Cook takes a look at the craziest non-WWE weekend of the year, WrestleMania Weekend! Who has the biggest schedule? Check it out below.

As we all know, there’s a lot more to WrestleMania weekend than what WWE presents us. This may change next year, as WWE is trying to work with Tampa in keeping all these pesky pro wrestling companies out of the area. Part of me doesn’t blame them. I’d be mad if a bunch of people were leeching off of my work in building a brand that draws people from around the world.

At the same time, I feel like WWE are a bunch of damn narcs that need to cut it out. They should let the fans enjoy all the wrestling they can handle. Also, as people that love to boast about job creation, WWE should be happy that they’ve helped create all of these places for people to work on WrestleMania Weekend.

There’s a lot of wrestling going on this weekend/week. I’ve gone to the trouble of looking at all of these cards and digging out the five most interesting wrestler schedules.

5. Swoggle

Streetfight vs. Dan Maff (WrestlePro “Does Funny = Money?”)
vs. Sexxxy Eddy (Interspecies Wrestling “Boner Jam IV: Balls Out”)
vs. Scott Steiner (AIW “Slumber Party Massacre”)
vs. Nick Gage (Black Label Pro “Adventures in Wrestling”)

I’ve never claimed to be the biggest fan of Swoggle, even going back to his days as Finlay’s leprechaun. Not really my cup of tea. The guy works hard though, and WeeLC still rates as the best WWE Kickoff Show match ever. Take a look at the collection of experienced talent he’ll be working with. Maff was big in early ROH. Eddy was the first of the IWS guys to get over in CZW. Steiner of course is a living legend, and Gage is a maniac.

None of these matches should stand out as workrate classics, but they’ll more than likely entertain the audience. You definitely need entertainment on these weekends.

4. Eddie Kingston

w/Joe Gacy vs. Konosuke Takeshita & MAO for EVOLVE Tag Team Title (EVOLVE 125)
vs. Shinjiro Otani (AIW “Slumber Party Massacre”)
w/Joe Gacy & Shane Strickland vs. Lucky Kid, Marius Al Ani & Bobby Guns (WWN Supershow 2019: Mercury Rising)
w/Joe Gacy & Shane Strickland vs. Sami Callihan, Dave & Jake Crist (Wrestling Revolver “Pancakes & Piledrivers III”)
vs. Matt Macintosh & Sonny Kiss for Capitol Wrestling Championship (Capitol Wrestling “Ready or Not”)

Kingston’s been Unwanted for most of his wrestling career. WWE’s never seemed interested. TNA/Impact used him here & there. ROH had him for a minute. He’s turned that feeling into a stable, and the Unwanted will be a big part of WrestleMania Weekend. When you’re working five matches in this span of time, it helps that most of them are tags & six-mans. I would guess that his personal highlight will be wrestling Otani for AIW, and he’ll be at the top of his game for that.

3. LAX

vs. Jurn Simmons & Alexander James (wXw Amerika Ist Wunderbar)
vs. Ricky Martinez & Low Ki (Impact Wrestling “United We Stand”)
Gauntlet match for Wrestling Revolver Tag Team Championship (Wrestling Revolver “Pancakes & Piledrivers III”)
w/Low Ki vs. The Great Muta, Pentagon Jr. & Tajiri (House of Glory “Culture Clash”)
vs. The Rock ‘N’ Roll Express (GCW presents Joey Janela’s Spring Break III, Part 2)

Ortiz & Santana have received a ton of hype for their work in Impact & other promotions, earning the LAX moniker bestowed upon them by Konnan. They’ll have some legendary figures standing across the ring from them this weekend & a big chance to impress. Ricky & Robert might be in their 70s at this point, but it’s still an honor to work a match with them. Muta & Tajiri don’t make their way over here very often, & the inclusion of Ki & Pentagon will put a lot of eyes on that match.

2. Nick Gage

King of Crazy Championship Fans Bring The LEGO Deathmatch vs. Addy Starr, Jeff Cannonball & Matt Tremont (Interspecies Wrestling “Boner Jam IV: Balls Out”)
vs. Mance Warner (AIW “Slumber Party Massacre”)
vs. Swoggle (Black Label Pro “Adventures in Wrestling”)
vs. Shinjiro Otani (GCW presents Joey Janela’s Spring Break III, Part 1)
vs. Ultramantis Black (GCW presents ‘Orange Cassidy is doing something or whatever…’)
vs. Matt Tremont vs. The Green Phantom (IWS Wrestling “Unstoppable”)

Since Gage has been allowed to return to wrestling, promoters love booking him in off-the-wall matches. It’s a way to draw attention to your show. Nobody ever thought they’d see him against Swoggle, Otani or Ultramantis. Also nice to see a Green Phantom appearance on Gage’s schedule, as I haven’t heard that name in years. Gage opens & closes the weekend with deathmatch type stuff, and I really have no idea what to expect from the other matches. Should be fun!

1. The Lucha Brothers

Pentagon Jr. vs. LA Park
Fenix confirmed talent (MLW “Rise of the Renegades”)
Both confirmed talent for Wrestlecon Supershow
vs. Rob Van Dam & Sabu (Impact Wrestling “United We Stand”)
Both participants in MLW Battle Riot II
vs. Taya Valkyrie & John Morrison (Wrestlecon “Joey Ryan’s Penis Party”)
Pentagon Jr. vs. Simon Grimm
Fenix vs. Matt Cross, Luchasaurus, Teddy Hart, Cortez Castro & Mecka Wolf (Blackcraft Wrestling “No Apologies”)
Pentagon Jr., The Great Muta & Tajiri vs. Low Ki & LAX
Fenix vs. Amazing Red (House of Glory “Culture Clash”)
Gauntlet Match for Wrestling Revolver Tag Team Championship (Wrestling Revolver “Pancakes & Piledrivers III)

Pentagon Jr. & Fenix have been in high demand across the globe ever since loosening the shackles of AAA & Lucha Underground. It’s easier to keep track of promotions they don’t work for than promotions they do. With Impact & MLW both in town for the weekend, other promotions knew they’d be in town, and everybody got on the list.

I have no idea how these gentlemen are going to make all of these shows. There’s some damn good talent listed against them though, so I hope it all works out. If you want some Lucha Bros this weekend, you can get them somewhere.

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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