Opinion

King: Superstars On The Rise

Chris King shakes things up this week by highlighting the stars of Monday Night Raw to pay attention to heading into Survivor Series.

Published

6 years ago

October 31, 2019

Chris King

Chris King shakes things up this week by highlighting the stars of Monday Night Raw to pay attention to heading into Survivor Series.

There is a lot to unpack from this week’s episode of Raw, we saw the Universal Champion Seth Rollins battle the monstrous Erick Rowan in a chaotic falls-count-anywhere match, and the WWE Universe witnessed “The Bulgarian Brute” Rusev finally get his hands on “The Almighty” Bobby Lashley after weeks of humiliation. With Survivor Series right around the corner here are the superstars to keep your eyes on.

5. Rusev

Throughout the past month, Rusev has been involved in a raunchy love triangle storyline between his wife Lana and her new lover Bobby Lashley. While I have not been super interested in the story between all three, something I couldn’t overlook is Rusev’s character development. For the first time in his WWE career he actually feels real he’s exhibiting real heartfelt emotions and frustrations.

Lana was right, Rusev has no feelings – at least not in his back… #RAW pic.twitter.com/tYuzJx5CUl

— GIF Skull – Cowboy Lawyer #AEWDynamite (@GIFSkull) October 29, 2019

No longer is he just a foreign heel degrading the USA, The Bulgarian Brute is pissed off and I’m loving it. The fact that while Rusev was beating the holy hell out of Lashley the WWE Universe was chanting “Rusev Day” shows that this is getting him “over.” Some may argue that Rusev’s pairing with Aiden English got him over and while I agree to a certain extent it was only English’s mic skills and songs that was “over.” Rusev is at his breaking point and it’s incredibly fun to watch.

4. The Street Profits

While on this week’s episode, The Street Profits Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford didn’t compete in a match they once again had a good showing. WWE must have a huge amount of confidence in the duo because they gave them at least ten minutes to come out into the ring and hype the crowd. The charisma and electricity Dawkins and Ford carry is crazy and the WWE Universe is eating it up.

You hear that?

The @WWEUniverse WANTS THE SMOKE! #RAW #StreetProfits pic.twitter.com/AMlihI0kZ4

— WWE (@WWE) October 29, 2019

Later in the night, The Street Profits did come to the aid of Humberto Carrillo as The O.C., began a three-on-one beatdown where they sent the heels packing. I’m expecting next week we’ll see a six-man tag match with The Street Profits having another terrific match. When the former NXT tag team champions began delivering their Flavor Flav style promos I don’t think anyone expected them to be spotlighted on Raw but they have and it’s awesome.

3. Kairi Sane

The Kabuki Warriors opened the show this week making another bold statement. This time it was to the woman that brought them together Paige who was blasted with the green mist. Ever since Asuka and Sane turned heel they’ve been portraying a villainous duo reverting to winning at all costs and solely speaking in Japanese. “The Man” Becky Lynch made her entrance and the match was on. Lynch was more than ready to get her hands on Sane after weeks of humiliation.

Call me crazy, but I think Becky Lynch vs Kairi Sane might be pretty awesome. #RAW pic.twitter.com/CHfgw1fCZ5

— Daily DDT (@FanSidedDDT) October 29, 2019

The former Pirate Princess looked every bit of a star here taking the fight to the Raw Women’s Champion. Her strikes were wicked and her maneuvers had ill-intentions behind them. Keep in mind that Lynch had to stay alert for Asuka to interfere any chance she got. The Man silenced her rival and stood tall with a hard-fought victory but the true gem was Sane in my opinion. I love this new evil and maniacal side of her personality. This is the kind of development that will one day see her climb the mountain and win the women’s championship.

2. Humberto Carrillo & AJ Styles

This was only Humberto Carrillo’s second week on Raw, and he’s already breaking down barriers that other Cruiserweights have had to climb over. On his first night the Lucha Libre superstar went toe-to-toe with the Universal Champion Seth Rollins in a fantastic match and this week he was proving he belonged to “The Phenomenal” United States Champion AJ Styles. During a backstage segment The O.C., primarily Styles felt disrespected that Carrillo chose Rollins over him last week and challenged him to a match.

.@humberto_wwe is giving @AJStylesOrg a run for his money on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/I4bpi8bjrR

— WWE (@WWE) October 29, 2019

I would like to also point out how amazing Styles is a heel. He sells like crazy and his facial expressions are spot on. The United States Champ bumped all over the ring for the Cruiserweight making him look like a million bucks. Carrillo hit all his signature maneuvers from his flying armdrag to his breathtaking Moonsault and yet Styles kept fighting out. The wily veteran took advantage after Carrillo tweaked his knee off the ropes and locked in the Calf Crusher for the tap-out.

The #CalfCrusher taps out @humberto_wwe, and the #StylesClash adds insult to injury.#RAW @AJStylesOrg pic.twitter.com/z5UhuD9dqn

— WWE (@WWE) October 29, 2019

Following the match, Styles faked-out the young up-and-coming superstar with a handshake instead Carrillo smacked the hell out of Styles for his blatant disrespect. What followed next was a three-on-one beatdown from The O.C., until The Street Profits made the save to likely set up a fantastic six-man tag for next week.

1. Drew McIntyre & Ricochet

“The Scottish Psychopath” Drew McIntyre and “WWE’s Resident Superhero” Ricochet clashed in a rematch from last week. Before McIntrye could even make it to the ring, Ricochet drilled him with a suicide dive sending him crashing outside. After a quick fury from “The One and Only,” McIntrye took control for the remainder of the match. “The Scottish Terminator” has begun to find life after a horrible 2019 so far.

The two rivals told an incredible story between the ropes of the brutal and unforgiving ass-kicker and the no-quit resilient babyface barely surviving. McIntrye cut the high-flyer at every turn just beating the holy hell out of the fan-favorite. In my opinion, in only two weeks McIntrye has looked more like a star than his entire run with “The Best in the World.”

This move is so special that is should be saved for big matches. #RAW pic.twitter.com/QsHRJUHlmy

— Fightful Wrestling (@FightfulWrestle) October 29, 2019

This Thursday will be a very big sign if the five-on-five turns into an all-out massacre courtesy of “The Scottish Psychopath.” If WWE can build McIntrye back up as an unstoppable force then he should be the next in line to challenge for the Universal Championship.

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Chairshot Staff Picks: Money In The Bank

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Published

1 day 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

4 weeks 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