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Tiffany’s AEW Takes: On the Road Again

Two weeks out from AEW on TNT debuting, and Tiffany’s Takes looks into the most recent dynamite episodes of their YouTube shows.

Published

6 years ago

September 19, 2019

TiffanyMC

Two weeks out from AEW on TNT debuting, and Tiffany’s Takes looks into the most recent dynamite episodes of their YouTube shows.

We are two weeks away from AEW’s debut on TNT and battlelines are being drawn. So, what is going on the world of the Elites? Let’s find out!

All Out Fallout

Cody Rhodes vs Shawn Spears

First things first, I like that Cody has said that his feud with Shawn Spears is over and done with. Doesn’t mean that Shawn Spears will agree, but that’s what’s going on as far as Cody is concerned, onwards and upwards. I also like that Cody knows how Sammy Guevara feels about people saying ‘he’s got a lot of potential’ and DOESN’T say it. The hint about the show name and the wink was amusing. I still love their self-awareness on camera. I also find it interesting that their ‘Gorilla’ isn’t called that. It’s called the ‘Go’ position. I’m not sure why that change was made.

Interesting! Turns out that Arn Anderson didn’t just APPEAR and turn on his long-time tag team partner out of the blue, Cody BROUGHT him in. Also, love the sweet, but slightly awkward hug, it’s still a Rhodes and a Horseman and, on camera, it’s going to be a little awkward.

Arn Anderson’s heyday might have been thirty years ago, but he’s still a master of the mic. Him putting over AEW was nice. I’m a little frustrated that we didn’t get an explanation as to WHY Arn chose to back Cody over Tully Blanchard. I get that their partnership might not have had the best ending in 1989 and Tully’s dismissal from WWE ended up hurting Anderson long-term, but some kind of explanation would’ve been nice.

Hangman Adam Page and Pac

I’m going to admit, I saw these interviews right after All Out, but Page’s behavior really didn’t jive with me until I watched Being the Elite/Road to TNT last week. I like that Page didn’t really think about what would happen if he didn’t win. I’m not sure WHY I like it, but I do. I’m still a little puzzled about the Page/Pac feud. I know that they were supposed to have a match at either All In or Double or Nothing and something came up with Pac, either a disagreement over the finish of the match, or work visa issues, take your pick, but just WHY they were feuding to start with is a mystery to me. HOWEVER, it seems like they’ll have a great non-title feud.

Tag Team Division

A cheery Christopher Daniels is still odd to me, but I’m kind of getting into SCU. They’re great in the ring and great on the mic. However, I’m a little curious how this gimmick is going to work on TV because Daniels is a little obnoxious.

I find it odd that the Best Friends don’t want to call Orange Cassidy a friend, but then again, I can’t say I blame them either. It’s a little detail of realism that I really like. If a random guy showed up and helped me without a word, I wouldn’t know what to think either. I still don’t get Orange Cassidy, but I guess we’ll see.

I want to like Private Party, but they remind me so much of Street Profits, except not as…effervescent. However, they are an AMAZING tag team and they are definitely my pick to get to the finals of the tag team tournament.

Britt Baker vs Bea Priestley

I’m amazed by how much I genuinely like Britt Baker and I’m not even sure what it is about her I like, I just do.

Her promo was SOO good. I loved the fierceness of Britt’s promo. I’m not sure if there’s any legit heat between her and Bea, but it feels like there is. I’m guessing that Britt Baker vs Bea Priestley will be on the show October 2. Even though it isn’t for the title, it’s a great non-title feud to build for the title.

Being the Elite 170 – Fingers Crossed

MJF is such a brownnoser, it’ll keep the heel heat on him. I just hope he can evolve it and keep it fresh. I’m super excited about AEW coming to Indianapolis in November and I will try to go if I can get tickets. I’m also intrigued by the brewing feud between MJF and Tony Schiavone.

I love hearing wrestler stories because they’re a lot like fish stories: The size of the fish gets bigger with every telling. I also love hearing SCU trying to decide what the pairing is going to be for the Tag Team Tournament and not pretending that it’s a cakewalk. I like them putting each other over as the best version, however Daniels and Scorpio Sky would be a cool team, but I like them putting it off for now.

I’m growing more and more fond of the Young Bucks. I love how self-aware they are while still being passionate about the business. Cracker Barrel catered All Out, which I find hilarious for some reason. Bucks are going to the Cracker Barrel in Victorville, California for a free Meet and Greet and giving away their children’s book, which I did not know they had.

Ray Cutler’s house is nice. I like that the Young Bucks are pushing Cutler to stand up for himself against MJF and Sammy G (Guevara?). Officially, it will be Ray Cutler against MJF on October 2nd to even the score. I love Cutler’s enthusiasm about this, I think he’s going to get killed, but I’m happy he wants to put MJF in his place.

Omega looks super hung over. I don’t know what booze he hit, but I think the booze won. I like that he owned up to his weird ass behavior last week. However, he didn’t answer whatever the question was, which was funny.

I like that the Bucks are so worried about Omega that they don’t want to use the footage in the video because they’re more concerned about their friend’s mental well-being.

And the Kenny Omega meltdown continues. Yikes. This is equal parts SUPER cringey and compelling storytelling. Love Omega lashing out at Nick Jackson (?) over Nick’s concerns over Omega’s well-being. These stories are really hard to tell because the subject of substance abuse and mental health is very delicate one, but they’re doing a pretty good job.

The Road to TNT Episode 3

Nyla Rose vs Riho

It’s always odd to see wrestlers not in their wrestling gear or a merchandise item during interview and since Riho’s look is so distinct, seeing her out of her gear is even more odd. However, I’m really rooting for her to win the women’s championship, even though I think they’re going to go with Nyla Rose.

Premiere Card

So, Tony Schiavone gave us a rundown of the card for October 2 and the matches are: Cody Rhodes vs Sammy Guevara, Nyla Rose vs Riho for the AEW Women’s Championship, Chris Jericho and two mystery partners vs Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks, and MJF in singles competition against Ray Cutler.

MJF

I love that Schiavone didn’t want to talk to MJF. MJF is a great heel, but I’m not sure if he’s going to be the top heel, but he’s annoying enough to get really good heat. I just hope it doesn’t become a dangerous kind of heat, because it could because he’s that annoying.

Tag Team Tournament

Bracket 1 will be: Young Bucks, Private Party, Lucha Party, and Jurassic Express

Bracket 2 will be: SCU, Best Friends, and Dark Order, who got a buy at All Out.

Final Thoughts: This was a really interesting week for All Elite Wrestling. We’re heading into the homestretch for the television debut and the ducks are lining up without making everything look rushed. We’ve got the tag team tournament brackets sorted out, we’ve heard from one side of the Women’s Championship title match in Riho, hopefully we’ll hear from Nyla next week. We got something of an explanation about Arn Anderson’s appearance in AEW, but not quite the one I was hoping to get. The story of Kenny Omega’s meltdown is getting really interesting as is the feud between Britt Baker and Bea Priestley, which should make the series premiere an interesting one.

That’s it for Tiffany’s AEW Takes! Tune in Monday for Monday Night RAW Takes!

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Chairshot Staff Picks: Money In The Bank

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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