Opinion

King: Reaction To SummerSlam & Biggest Takeaways

Chris King brings you big highlights from WWE SummerSlam 2019… What will Chris remember? What will you remember?

Published

6 years ago

August 13, 2019

Chris King: How Badass was it to see The Rated-R Superstar Edge Toronto's own make his return and deliver a Spear to Elias? I feel like that set the tone for the whole evening!

Chris King brings you big highlights from WWE SummerSlam 2019… What will Chris remember? What will you remember?

Every year WWE dubs SummerSlam as an equivalent to WrestleMania and Survivor Series however, it almost never lives up to the hype. While the times are changing, WWE’s second-biggest pay-per-view of the year almost always feels like a gigantic mess. This year’s though was a smoother ride, still, with twelve matches it never felt overcrowded.

Highlights

How badass was it to see The Rated-R Superstar Edge Toronto’s own make his return and deliver a Spear to Elias? I feel like that set the tone for the whole evening!

Raw Women’s Championship – Natalya vs. Becky Lynch (c) in a Submission Match

This was an incredible opener, with the WWE Universe giving love to both their hometown hero and The Man. Everyone myself included was nervous on how WWE would book Natalya, after years of just staying afloat in a sea of women superstars. The first and last time we saw gold around her waist, was two years ago at the same event as tonight when she defeated Naomi to become SmackDown Women’s Champion.

Sharpshooter on the ropes from @NatbyNature! #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/S8CqfdMudj

— Italo Santana (@BulletClubIta) August 11, 2019

Becky Lynch sold a ton for her challenger, including a nasty looking Sharpshooter applied around the ring post. With both superstars applying each other’s submissions, it gave the intense battle a stronger appearance but, the end result was the right call with The Man successfully retaining her Raw Women’s Championship.

United States Championship – AJ Styles (c) vs. Ricochet

I’ll be honest I was completely disappointed in WWE’s lack of story development in this feud, with all the focus on The O.C. we only saw Ricochet and Styles fight in six-man tag matches.

While this wasn’t a high-octane action cinematic classic we all hoped for, it allowed heel Styles to methodically pick apart his challenger. The One and Only may as well be a superhero not only because of his attire but when he walked off the back of Gallows and Anderson to hit a beautiful Hurricanrana on the outside!

Styles the wily and versatile in-ring technician, cut off Ricochet’s explosive offense at nearly every turn and is portraying a more aggressive character than we’ve seen in several years. Ricochet manages to counter the calf crusher into an Anaconda Vice (a maneuver we haven’t witnessed in five years)!

A thing of beauty. #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/sN9ESsl1xu

— Italo Santana (@BulletClubIta) August 12, 2019

The ending was FREAKING brilliant with The One and Only going to the well one too many times, and Styles catching mid-air from a Pheonix Splash into a FEROCIOUS Styles Clash. I felt the only way Styles would lose the US title, would be if he was about to challenge for the Universal Championship…we’ll get to that in a minute.

Kevin Owens vs. Shane McMahon

Watching this entire rivalry culminate over the past few weeks, made me feel like I had traveled back into the Attitude Era watching Stone Cold Steve Austin beat the hell out of The McMahon’s.

The self-proclaimed Best in the World immediately announcing Elias as the special guest enforcer was gold, I was waiting for The Scottish Psychopath to come down but it didn’t happen. Shane provoking Owens on to the point of almost getting disqualified was Heel 101!

Reminiscent to The Texas Rattlesnake Owens, overcoming the odds and beating his new rival at his own game made the ending that much sweeter. When he nailed the boss with a Stunner, the place erupted and this was every bit the ass-kicking that the egocentric boss deserved!

Charlotte Flair vs. Trish Stratus

A dream match is a term we throw around lightly in WWE, but this one absolutely nailed it out of the park! Two trailblazers of the women’s revolution went toe-to-toe in an epic encounter.

Charlotte carrying most of the contest and doing it ever so arrogantly evoked the biggest heel reaction of the night. The WWE Universe was letting her have it but, it outlined a perfect hometown hero’s comeback for Trish.

.@trishstratuscom with the Figure 8 to Charlotte Flair. #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/taW6sCDSP1

— Italo Santana (@BulletClubIta) August 12, 2019

Watching Charlotte writhing in pain from her own submission was amazing, and the Stratusfaction tonight had just the right amount of stink on it! In my personal opinion, if Alexa Bliss wouldn’t have gotten injured ahead of their match at WWE Evolution I don’t think this dream match would have even taken place.

If this was indeed Trish’s farewell match, then this was one hell of a way to go out in ablaze. Charlotte winning with her submission was the right call, the only thing I would have done differently would have been a hug and handshake to signal a passing of the torch.

WWE Championship – Kofi Kingston vs. Randy Orton

I had been clamoring for this match ever since Kofi defeated Orton back in February ahead of Elimination Chamber. I was extremely familiar with their storied rivalry, and I knew this was going to happen.

Kofi was delivering one hell of a gutsy performance tonight, while every time The Viper struck you could just read the word “Stupid” all over his face. The veteran knew how to get under the champ’s skin, and Kofi fell right into his trap.

Certain things in life are inevitable.

One of those things is spelled R-K-O!!! 🐍@RandyOrton @TrueKofi #WWETitle #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/SV2b0fyCF0

— WWE (@WWE) August 12, 2019

Orton hits an RKO from a jaw-dropping Cross-body was picture perfect! As soon as the action spilled outside, I knew exactly what Orton was thinking about. I truly believe that Kofi getting the victory, would have been sweet vindication but if WWE is opening the story back up to add a new chapter this was a good call.

HE'S READY FOR YOU, RANDY! 💪💪@TrueKofi retains his #WWETitle against @RandyOrton due to a double count-out. #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/pZTASJ75jB

— WWE (@WWE) August 12, 2019

Kofi’s incensed post-match kendo attack mirrored November 16, 2009, in MSG Arena. We’ve seen pancake throwing and power of positivity Kofi, now is the perfect time to see a new level of intensity by the WWE Champion!

The Fiend vs. Finn Balor – Two Words HOLY SHIT!

Back in 2018, The Eater of Worlds Bray Wyatt was teamed up with “Woken” Matt Hardy dubbed “The Woken Warriors.” The terrifying duo lost the Raw Tag Team Championships to B-Team (Bray’s real-life brother Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) at Extreme Rules.

Two weeks later they had their rematch and faced defeat again, that was the last time we would see Bray on live TV. On the Post-Mania-35-Raw the WWE Universe was welcomed into the Firefly Funhouse with “A New” Bray Wyatt along with his new buzzard friends.

We were quickly introduced to his demonic alter-ego “The Fiend”, I remember thinking how can WWE transition from this light-hearted Mr. Rogers character, and this extremely violent scary monster? That question was answered last night, creative deserves an Oscar with the amazing character development from the remixed entrance music in a hard metal screaming “HURT, HEAL!”

Throughout the match, Wyatt was being torn between right and wrong, but that didn’t prohibit The Fiend from snapping Finn Balor’s neck and suffocating him with the Mandible Claw to solidify himself as a new entity entirely.

This was pretty crazy. #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/YmMzzb8UUQ

— Jay Savage (@SVGHQ) August 12, 2019

Universal Championship – Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Seth Rollins

For several weeks I’ve been questioning WWE’s creative booking for “The Beastslayer” Seth Rollins, from Brock Lesnar cashing-in on him at Extreme Rules to his volatile attacks on Rollins leaving him a broken and battered mess. Rollins appeared nothing more than “Brock’s Bitch” coming across whiny and pathetic, but once I watched last night’s main event my view drastically changed.

At WrestleMania, the entire Universal Championship match was 100% shock value, from opening the spectacle to Rollins’s underhanded tactics to rip the title from Lesnar’s stranglehold. For many years “The Beast Incarnate” had only wrestled for ten minutes max (including entrance and his Introduction by his advocate Paul Heyman).

In my opinion, the last time Lesnar was in a well-received main event was two years ago at 2017 SummerSlam, where he defended the Universal Championship against Samoa Joe, Roman Reigns, and Braun Strowman in a Fatal-four-way. From bell to bell last night’s match ran 13:25 that’s not including the pre rituals.

SHADES OF #RoyalRumble 2015!!! #SummerSlam #UniversalTitle @WWERollins @BrockLesnar @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/t2wi63veA4

— WWE (@WWE) August 12, 2019

The Beast Incarnate seller and bumped for the self-proclaimed Beastslayer, it was a fair fight with Lesnar taking Rollins to Suplex City free of charge and executing the F5, and Rollins’s gutsy performance digging through the pain and agony to unsure the victory clean I might add. There were no shortcuts this time around, and The Beastslayer exited the explosive encounter looking more of a badass than he did at Mania!

#TheBeast has been slayed. #SummerSlam #UniversalTitle #AndNew @WWERollins pic.twitter.com/zWd2YQafdp

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 12, 2019

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Chairshot Staff Picks: Money In The Bank

Extra, extra read all about it… Chairshot Staff picks are in!!!

Published

3 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

2 months 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