Chairshot Shuffle: Wyatt, AEW Dynamite, Mickie James, and More! (9/25/19)

Get caught up to speed with the latest news on Wyatt, AEW Dynamite, Mickie James, and More!

AEW Dynamite Replay Update

In Monday’s shuffle, I discussed the news of AEW/TNT airing replays of AEW Dynamite, similar to what TNT did with WCW Nitro. Further cable listings show AEW programing airing on both truTV and TBS, in addition to TNT. It is not clear if this will be additional AEW programing or replays of AEW Dynamite. The listings are as follows:

• Thursday, October 3 at 1:00 am eastern (TNT)
• Saturday, October 5 at 10:00 am eastern (TNT)
• Saturday, October 5 at 10:30 pm eastern (TNT)
• Sunday, October 6 at 12:30 am eastern (truTV)
• Sunday, October 6 at 12:00 pm eastern (truTV)
• Monday, October 7 at 12:30 am eastern (TBS)

Jason’s Take

My guess is that these most likely will be replays of AEW Dynamite, which isn’t a bad thing. It makes their programming more accessible.

FOX Wanting The Fiend On SmackDown ?

With the debut of SmackDown on FOX occurring next week, there have been multiple rumors as to what superstars the network wants to see exclusively on SmackDown. According to the Twitter account of WrestleVotes, FOX would like to see The Fiend, Bray Wyatt, exclusive to the blue brand. However, it is likely that Wyatt will stay on RAW, as Paul Heyman is a huge supporter of him.

Something nobody can deny: a person who works for FOX has directly told me, face to face, they would like Bray Wyatt on SmackDown. However, it looks like he’s going to remain on RAW, with Paul Heyman being a gigantic fan of his. Not confirmed, but we’ll see.

— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) September 24, 2019

Jason’s Take

Many feel that Wyatt is one of the highlights of WWE weekly programing, so it makes sense while FOX wants him on SmackDown. Sadly, even though FOX is paying a large amount of money for SmackDown, I can’t see the company bending and having all the top talent exclusive to the blue brand. I would imagine that RAW would still remain the flagship show ?

Future Of 205 Live

With NXT moving to USA, and SmackDown moving to Friday’s on FOX, one of the forgotten WWE programs is 205 Live. According to PWInsider, 205 Live will be moving to Friday, airing after SmackDown. Also, in an interview with Newsweek, HHH stated that 205 Live would fall under the NXT umbrella, which means 205 Live stars could end up on NXT programing.

Jason’s Take

With the 205 Live falling under the NXT umbrella, it logically makes sense for 205 Live stars to end up appearing in NXT. This could lead to some unique and exciting matches.

Mickie James To Move To A Backstage Role?

Mickie James has been off of WWE TV since an injury earlier this summer. PWInsider is reporting that there is talk backstage of having James moving into a producer role.

Jason’s Take

James has had a very successful career in both TNA and WWE. I would be curious to see what she could offer in a backstage produce role.