Opinion

Rob: What Did I Enjoy? (Week of 5/13/2019)

Yowie Wowie! Rob is the light in the darkness! Focusing on what he liked from WWE, aside from the general strategy of Captain Hindsight.

Published

6 years ago

May 17, 2019

Rob Bonnette

Yowie Wowie! Rob is the light in the darkness! Focusing on what he liked from WWE, aside from the general strategy of Captain Hindsight.

Picking up from where I left off last week, it’s time to see what I liked about this week in wrestling.

Last week I stuck to Raw and SmackDown but I watched a few other things within the last week so I’m gonna throw some of those in, too. The point to all of this isn’t to sugarcoat anything but just to point that contrary to what you might be seeing on Twitter or in dirtsheets or hearing on certain podcasts, there’s plenty of good stuff to take in every week.

Now you’ll probably have some different takes on some of the things I bring up, and you may have some things I don’t mention, and you know what? That’s fine!! The important thing, at least what I’m trying to do here, is shed a little sunshine because there are way too many people pushing gloom and doom not because it’s real but because it’s what gets them clicks and shares.

Anyhow, here we go for this week.

On Raw:

Roman Reigns dive

Yes, I’m leading off with my Roman Reigns fan card. Look, any and every sign of him being back up to speed is a good thing. I am never going to not celebrate it. The opening match was fine, but what I really liked about it is that we’re getting some heated feuds that don’t revolve around a title match. The downside to co-branded pay per views is that they can get too title-centric sometimes so this is a good step in the right direction.

Rey Mysterio vs Cesaro

A great choice for a Monday night pop up match. Lots of really cool counters and a good finish to set Rey up going into Sunday night. This return tour for Rey has been good for random matchups like these where he gets to go with other talented guys and show he can still go. Rey vs (insert name here) is a good way to fill 10 minutes on a Monday.

The Women’s Four Way Match

After a couple of weeks where the ladies match time was noticeably minimal a return to what we expect is good. They got time to have a real match here, Dana Brooke got to show what she can do (while I don’t expect her to win I do hope she gets to put on a good showing Sunday), and a win for Nikki Cross. Good times, and good job to all the ladies involved in it. If you haven’t seen it then at least go watch the YouTube clip and get the numbers up. The entire division needs some love from us.

The contract signing

Yes, contract signings are guaranteed to go sideways in pro wrestling just like weddings and trophy presentations. This one was no different, but it was still entertaining. Yes, a big part of that for me is because of who got put through the table and who put her there but being objective for a moment….this is good for Becky in the long run. How? Let me explain. As the top babyface in the women’s division she can’t just run everyone over for four weeks then win at the pay per view. Her opponents have to get the drop on her sometimes to get some heat for themselves, especially if they’re not going over on the pay per view. She’s lost one match since last September and you can count on one hand the number of times she’s come out on the short end of any onscreen segment since then. That just can’t go on in perpetuity. Right now it’s pretty easy to get people booed against her so it’s the perfect time to capitalize on that. Babyfaces take beatings, it’s par for the course.

The falls count anywhere match

Yeah the reasoning was kinda dumb (why would you agree to that, Braun? Been hanging out with Sting and picking his brain?), but the match itself was fun and the finish was clever. Braun going backstage and destroying stuff is his wheelhouse, not trying to go 20 minutes in a solo main event. For whatever reason (might be injury) Vince decided to get Braun out of the match and Sami Zayn in, so here we are.

From Smackdown:

The Fatal Four Way Match

My choice for match of the week from WWE TV (at least out of what I watched; I did not see 205 Live yet). Started a little slow but the last five minutes were gold. Randy Orton’s RKO on Mustafa Ali was pretty slick. Nice to see Andradae get a win, too. Really looking forward to seeing these guys on Sunday.

The Bloodline Reunited

Yes, I’m playing my Reigns fan card twice in one week again. A lot of us have been waiting a long time to see him and the Usos team up again (three years since the last time) and even though it was in a handicap match it was still good. We even got a little foreshadowing of a future confrontation (maybe? hopefully?) between Reigns and Daniel Bryan. And thanks to this match and the confrontation that came after we get a Smackdown Tag Team Title Match at the pay per view Sunday between the Usos and champs Daniel Bryan and Rowan to go along with Roman facing Elias.

Kairi Sane and Asuka vs Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville

Like on RAW, the Women’s division on Smackdown got shortchanged badly last week so it’s good that they got time to have a legit match this week. Kairi and Asuka already have put together some nice double team moves and have gelled pretty quickly it seems. Mandy and Sonya are headed towards an eventual breakup and the finish of the match was another step towards that (I’m guessing that we get another one on Sunday at Money in the Bank).

The KO show

In what may be the pleasant surprise of the year Kofi continues to shine on the mic as WWE Champion, speaking confidently while not losing the fun loving spirit that New Day has embodied from day one. The segment, which ended with Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn beating down Kofi and Xavier Woods, was a good way to end the show and set up their match on Sunday.

But wait there’s more!!!

I watched the full slate this week including NXT and 205 Live so you get a little bonus coverage here.

205 Live

Both matches were very good, the fatal four way between Humberto, Jack Gallagher, Mark Andrews, and James Drake and the main event between Cruiserweight Champ Tony Nese and Ligero (don’t know why the title wasn’t on the line, though). 205 Live has always had good wrestling on it and you guys should really watch it if you already don’t.

NXT

This was storyline progression week and everything moved along nicely. Kushida beat Kona Reeves and got challenged by Drew Gulak, which should result in a great match down the road. Io Shirai got the drop on Shayna Baszler for once to get the ball moving towards their match at Takeover 25. Just like how Becky needs to get knocked down a few times to get the heels over it’s high time someone took the fight to Baszler before she and her goons laid them out again. They’ve been on an impressive tear but they’ve been running over everybody so somebody needed to get to one of them first. And lastly, the Street Profits and the Minnesota Viking War Raiding Experience had a fun match going until everybody and their brother decided to run in.

Finally, I would be remiss if I didn’t say something about AEW’s new TV deal. While I’m not in their target audience I think it’s good that they’re here so that the wrestlers have more options of where to work. I give the same the advice to anyone who’s going to be a regular viewer that I give here: just watch the show and enjoy. Lay off on the fantasy booking because they aren’t going to do everything the way you want them to, either. And if you have a Nielsen box then watch it live so your watching is not in vain.

That’s all for this week on this matter. Until next time.

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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