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King: 205 Live Highlights & Recap For 7/30/19

Tonight on 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick and Mike Kanellis are looking to tear each other apart in the first-ever Unsanctioned Match on the purple brand!

Published

6 years ago

August 2, 2019

Chris King

Tonight on 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick and Mike Kanellis are looking to tear each other apart in the first-ever Unsanctioned Match on the purple brand, and we'll also hear from the ruthless Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak on his plans for SummerSlam!

Tonight on 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick and Mike Kanellis are looking to tear each other apart in the first-ever Unsanctioned Match on the purple brand!

We hear from the ruthless Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak on his plans for SummerSlam!

Chris’s Grades:

The Brian Kendrick & Akira Tozawa VS. The Singh Brothers Tag Team Match:

The match was alright, nothing too exciting happened and the end result left room for this feud to continue. Maybe it was due to time constraints, but both of the singles matches prior to this was much longer and more thrilling.

Winners: The Brian Kendrick & Akira Tozawa, Grade–C+

Humberto Carrillo Vignette Segment:

Once again WWE’s production team hits a home-run as this week Humberto Carrillo shares what his future entails on 205 Live. He’s laser-focused on becoming Cruiserweight champion one day, and Carillo wants to go one-on-one with Drew Gulak.

Grade–A

Lucha House Party Lesson in Lucha Libre:

Kalisto shared why Lucha Libre is all about heart and paid respect to the young up-and-coming superstar Humberto Carrillo. Lince Dorado didn’t appreciate that too much, and there seemed to be some tension between the Lucha House Party.

Grade–B

Lince Dorado VS. Ariya Daivari

The match was not as impressive as I had hoped it would be. While the Lucha high-flyer did hit some incredible moves, I felt like the match ended before the two could kick it into second gear, Daivari mocking Jerry King Lawler was amazing for cheap heat. The roll-up finish signaled that these two are far from over, and I genuinely hope that their second match will outshine this one.

Winner: Lince Dorado, Grade–B

The Cruiserweight Champion’s Consensus:

Drew Gulak is chomping at the bit for a challenger to step up to him. Nobody has had the resolve to challenge him, but it doesn’t really matter because all that awaits that said individual is pain and punishment!

Grade–B+

Mike Kanellis VS. Drake Maverick (Unsanctioned Match):

Wow, Just Wow! Right from the start, Mike dished out all of his anger and frustrations that had been stirring for a year. He beat the living hell out of his GM, Drake was his punching bag for the majority of the match. The GM getting a second wind at the end was awesome to see as well, he played the resilient babyface to perfection. I disagreed with the end result and it’s still a head-scratcher to me.

What is the payoff for this feud and match? How does Mike finally get his Championship opportunity that he absolutely deserves? I think maybe we will see another match between the two at SummerSlam, one thing that I do know is Mike is not going to take Drake beating him lightly there is going to be another confrontation very very soon!

Winner: Drake Maverick, Grade–A

Highlights:

The show opens tonight with an in-depth recap of how Mike Kanellis (in his mind) has been mistreated by the General Manager Drake Maverick, and how Maria’s humiliation culminated into tonight’s Unsanctioned match.

We go live as Vic Joseph, Nigel McGuinness, and Aiden English welcome us to Memphis, TN.

The first match of the evening is The Brian Kendrick and Akira Tozawa VS. The Singh Brothers. This mini-feud started after consecutive weeks of interference during one-on-one matches, first Kendrick came to Tozawa’s aid and then vice versa the following week. Last week The Bollywood Boyz issued a challenge for a tag team match.

At the beginning of the contest, we saw Kendrick and Tozawa working like a well-oiled machine utilizing their high-octane offense. Then the Singhs took over and continued their development as a more aggressive duo. The turning point of the match was when Kendrick got the hot-tag from Tozawa and hit both Singhs with ferocious lariats. The finish came when Samir held Kendrick while Sunil attempted to blast him with the Boscar award, he inadvertently struck Samir in the grapefruits… Sliced Bread into a top-rope Senton from Tozawa!

VICTORY! #205Live @mrbriankendrick @TozawaAkira pic.twitter.com/LHWkf7K8aU

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) July 31, 2019

Tonight is the most important and final trilogy of vignettes of the young up-and-coming Lucha Libre superstar Humberto Carrillo. He’s laser-focused on one thing…Drew Gulak’s Cruiserweight Championship!

.@humberto_wwe wants a chance at @DrewGulak and the #Cruiserweight Title! #205Live pic.twitter.com/wAQe65Wqcx

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) July 31, 2019

Sarah Schrieber interviews The Lucha House Party about the importance of Lucha Libre. Kalisto says it’s about the heart and brings up how last week Humberto Carrillo and Raul Mendoza and Kalisto and Gran Metalik tore the house down. That’s Lucha. Kalisto says that Carillo is one of the best in the Cruiserweight division, but Lince Dorado has some other opinions on the matter and claims that they wear they’re Lucha and Carillo just talks about it.

We return to ringside as The Persian Lion Ariya Daivari is making his entrance, followed by Lince Dorado. The bell rings and Dorado and Daivari tie-up into waistlocks followed by wristlocks. All-the-while Daivari is mocking the Lucha hand gestures. The action picked up as Dorado went for his signature handspring back elbow off the ropes, but The Persian Lion scurried outside. There were some beautiful maneuvers executed starting with a Springboard Moonsault off the apron, and a jaw-dropping Springboard Cross-body that wiped out Daivari!

GO Lince GO! #205Live @LuchadorLD @AriyaDaivariWWE pic.twitter.com/5hYd0IshqQ

— 205 Live (@WWE205Live) July 31, 2019

Dorado secured the victory when he performed a surprise tilt-o-whirl roll-up jackknife bridge!

The Cruiserweight Champion gives another threatening backstage promo in a dark room about his road to SummerSlam. Gulak says he’s going to pay very close attention to tonight’s Unsanctioned match!

are.. you.. watching.. closely https://t.co/rn5o2gP0bS

— Drew Gulak (@DrewGulak) August 1, 2019

Drake Maverick comes out first for our main event, Mike Kanellis blasts him from behind and stomping him. Mike throws him into the LED board on the ramp. GM took a massive amount of punishment during our main event. As his bitter rival unloaded all of his anger stemming from missed opportunities, losing his wife Maria’s respect, and feel disrespected by Maverick himself.

Here are some of the highlights.

This match was right up there with the Anything Goes Match a few weeks ago between Oney Lorcan and Ariya Daivari, and had the WWE Universe on the edge of their seats.

The GM found a second life from God knows where to make a heroic comeback at just the right time, and vanquished his disgruntled employee with a Spike Dudley Bulldog to gain the triumphant victory!

HE DID IT! @WWEMaverick went through hell and back, but the #205Live GM is VICTORIOUS over @RealMikeBennett! pic.twitter.com/IkyPeltZsH

— WWE (@WWE) July 31, 2019

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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