Opinion

Heather’s Review of SLA: Battle of Spaulding 2019

Heather gives us the rundown of Anarchy’s Battle of Spaulding!

Published

6 years ago

September 19, 2019

Heather Jeannine

The Battle of Spaulding 2019 has come and gone. It was a night to remember (even though, I watched it from home).

There were a couple of debuts on the card. A few matches that got scrambled around last minute. All in all, it was another solid effort put forth by the roster of Saint Louis Anarchy.

Let’s jump into it:

Bucklebomb and a lariat from @GnarlsGarvin! #BOS19 @stlanarchy @indiewrestling
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— Kayden (@KVR216) September 14, 2019

Anthony “Sharkbait” Gutierrez defeated Gnarls “Beef” Garvin

This was one of the last-minute scrambles. I was super excited for it though because these men couldn’t be more different. It was a fun match up. Garvin is known for his out of control style and here he had to tone that down a bit as Sharkbait seemed to be one step ahead of him. Sharkbait looked great in this as you can tell his confidence is shining through and his mat skills are becoming top notch.

DVD into the buckles from @LukeLangleyMD! #BOS19 @stlanarchy @indiewrestling
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— Kayden (@KVR216) September 14, 2019

The Riegel Twins (Logan Riegel and Sterling Riegel) defeated Diamond Dogs (Graham Bell and Luke Langley)

The Riegel Twins were back in Anarchy! This match saw them show out against Diamond Dogs who have been becoming regulars with Anarchy and have the faithful mainly cheering them on. This match was quick and to the point with the Riegels showing that they are truly in sync.

German suplex and a spinning back kick from @_chipday88! #BOS19 @stlanarchy @indiewrestling
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— Kayden (@KVR216) September 14, 2019

Curt Stallion defeated Chip Day (with Rahne Victoria)

Curt Stallion hasn’t been seen in Anarchy since August of 2016 when he was defeated by Aaron Epic. In fact, he was a last minute add on to the show, after basically calling out the promoter but he was given what he wanted and that was Chip Day. Curt and Chip have wrestled before though, in 2017 when Chip defeated Curt in a PWF Heavyweight Title match. This match was great. From the go both men were trying to kill each other. If you’re looking for a match that is just two straight killers, this is it. Curt then took the mic for a promo, I could barely hear but it was succinct that he wants to be a pillar of the STL community.

Chokeslam from @jakedirden and a yakuza kick from @BitterLunatic! #BOS19 @stlanarchy @indiewrestling
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— Kayden (@KVR216) September 14, 2019

The Besties in the World (Mat Fitchett and Davey Vega) defeated Jake Dirden and Christian Rose

Personally, I was super excited for this match. It was four of my favorite wrestlers in the ring together. It did not disappoint. After the crushing loss to The Workhorsemen in July, the Besties were looking to show they are in fact, the top tag team in Anarchy while Dirden & Rose seem out to cause havoc more so than anything else (which I’m totally behind). While this wasn’t total domination as Dirden and Rose seemed toe to toe with the Besties, the Besties still got the win. If you want a fun tag team match to watch, this is a good one.

Big powerbomb from @DirtyDickinson!!!! #BOS19 @stlanarchy @indiewrestling
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— Kayden (@KVR216) September 14, 2019

Gary Jay defeat Chris Dickinson

Our first debut of the night was Chris Dickinson, who if you don’t know who he is you’ve probably been living under a rock. Anarchy is Gary Jay’s home and he welcomed Dickinson in. This was probably what you expect from these men. It was a gritty fight. There was a lot of hype surrounding this one, and I think it lived up to it.

Codebreaker from @AcePerryIndy!! #BOS19 @stlanarchy @indiewrestling
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— Kayden (@KVR216) September 14, 2019

Evan Gelistico defeated Ace Perry, Cole Radrick, and Kody Lane

This was the other match that got switched around and it had our other debut of the night with Cole Radrick. This match was basically a mess which is what you should expect from a four way. Evan was the veteran obviously with over 10 years’ experience and it showed. While Kody, Ace, and Cole attempted to show out and off, Evan mostly waited to strike while the iron was hot and picked up the win.

Exploder from @Kenwayb4night! #BOS19 @stlanarchy @indiewrestling
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— Kayden (@KVR216) September 14, 2019

Everett Connors (with Raoul the bear) defeated Matt Kenway

This was a super fun one and another match I was excited for. Connors and Kenway are STL homegrown. They’ve gone from super new matches to years in experience before our eyes. Kenway has been on an attempted tear of the roster meanwhile Connors has been on a win streak and apparently Raoul is killing the business. There was some fun back and forth in this. Connors picked up the win and Kenway did not like that but where does he go from here?

Straight jacket german suplex on the apron!! @NotThatShire #BOS19 @stlanarchy @indiewrestling
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— Kayden (@KVR216) September 14, 2019

Gateway Heritage Title: Jeremy Wyatt defeated Thomas Shire

This was everything to me. I’ve been a huge fan of Jeremy Wyatt’s reign as champion. He’s cocky. He’s mean. It’s everything I want in a champion. It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Shire’s too. So I’ve been looking forward to this since it was announced. This felt like an even match up. I don’t say that very often in Jeremy Wyatt matches because I think he’s usually three steps in front of his opponents but Shire kept toe to toe with Wyatt in what was my match of the night. There was a few close moments where I thought Shire had it in the bag but Wyatt was able to walk away with his championship. It’s exciting to see what’s next for Wyatt.

Lariat from @JPWarHorse! #BOS19 @stlanarchy @indiewrestling
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— Kayden (@KVR216) September 14, 2019

Nick Gage defeated Warhorse

Warhorse is a big deal. It’s easy to see. Everyone knows it. Nick Gage is an even bigger deal. I watched this whole show from home and even I could feel the atmosphere change while the crowd waited for Nick Gage to appear. This was a battle (aptly titled). There just no other way to describe it. There were chairs. There was a SKULL ON FIRE. Warhorse actually looked to have Gage’s number a few times too but Gage pulled through and picked up the victory. I really really enjoyed this and I’d like to see Gage run through pillars of Anarchy. He ended up calling out Wyatt. Who basically said, this is on my time.

I think it’s said after every show that this was the best show put forth by Anarchy and that proves to be true again. This show was cohesive and time flew. The commentary team of Ron Lakewood and Greg Jovi was amazing to listen to as Jovi easily cemented himself as the best commentator in the Midwest with the way he added to matches without every distracting from the action.

Watch the VOD on IWTV (its available now)! The next show is Friday, November 8, 2019 titled “No Church In The Wild”.

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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