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Chris King’s NXT UK Takeaways

NXT UK presented another big show this past week, and Chris King checks in with his belated Takes!

Published

6 years ago

November 5, 2019

Chairshot

NXT UK presented another big show this past week, and Chris King checks in with his belated Takes!

The show opens with a massive tag team match to pump up the NXT UK Universe!

👺 Don't test the WRATH of @RheaRipley_WWE. 👺

Turn on @WWENetwork and watch #NXTUK, RIGHT NOW! pic.twitter.com/5kiSxV1gfE

— WWE (@WWE) October 31, 2019

Rhea Ripley & Piper Niven vs. Jinny & Jazzy Galbert

Both Niven and Jinny started the match for their teams. Galbert tried to cause a distraction but the Scot stopped Jinny in her tracks. It was all Niven until Ripley got the tag and beat the hell out of “The Fashionista” inside and outside of the ring. Finally, Galbert entered the match and began pounding away at Ripley.

The finish saw both Ripley and Niven take control sending the heels outside. Ripley delivered a scary splash wiping out the opponents. She rolled Galbert back inside and Niven executed a Michinoku Driver for the win.

RESPECT.#NXTUK @viperpiperniven @Rhea_RipleyWWE pic.twitter.com/gV04qEqe3D

— NXT UK (@NXTUK) October 31, 2019

Takeaway: In what was a shock to everyone, Ripley and Niven gelled well as a team. This was their first tag match together and it was impressive. Galbert is a beast and very soon she’s going to get tired of Jinny calling the shots and turn on her and I can’t wait.

A-KID vs. Kassius Ohno

A-KID is labeled as the first-ever Spanish born superstar in WWE history. The match began with a series of tie-ups and headlocks until the young up-and-comer took him down to the mat. The wily veteran caused a distraction and hit KID with a punch to the throat.

The action spilled outside where Ohno tried to get the better of KID but a tiger kick off the ropes allowed him to defeat “The Knockout Artist” by countout.

WHAT A WIN BY @AKidWrestler!

With a second to spare, @AKidWrestler defeats @KassiusOhno by count-out in his debut match! #NXTUK pic.twitter.com/1lrFVBCHJy

— WWE (@WWE) October 31, 2019

After the match, an irate Ohno blasted KID from behind and locked in the Kassius Clutch until Tyler Bate made the save.

Takeaway: I was incredibly impressed by KID’s performance here going toe-to-toe with Ohno is not an easy task and the Spanish superstar did it convincingly. He delivered hard knife edge chops to the big man on the outside that showed his resiliency. Bate making the save for someone he’s admired and respected might set up a tag team match for next week.

Backstage interview with Killer Kelly where she says she’s finally cleared to compete. She’s ready to pick a fight with someone in the women’s locker room.

“Big Wavy” Roy Johnson vs. Joseph Conners

The announcers state that these two superstars competed in the inaugural United Kingdom Championship Tournament.

The match started with both competitors countering each other until Johnson delivered a shoulder tackle. His opponent answered back with a vicious lariat. Conners relentlessly punched Johnson in the corner. Conners punished “Big Wavy” with a series of basement dropkicks right into the ribs.

Johnson finally mounted a comeback dropping Conners with his brute strength. “Big Wavy” went to deliver his finisher but Conners stopped him dead in his tracks which allowed him to execute Don’t Look Down for the 1.2.3.

Do what you want!

It makes no difference to me whatsoever

I AM WORTHY#NXTUK https://t.co/YVC6OEqACl

— I Am Joseph Conners (@JosephConners) October 31, 2019

Takeaway: Conners looks like a force to be reckoned with. He brutalized Johnson through the entirety of the match. I didn’t get much time to experience what “Big Wavy” can bring to the table but I’m sure he has some explosive offense.

The NXT UK Women’s Champion Kay Lee Ray is here to remind everyone that Tony Storm is gone after she took her title. Ray addressed Xia Brookside’s claims that she stole her chances at the first-ever women’s battle royal but the champion says she was smarter than the young up-and-comer.

Gallus continues the menacing war with IMPERIUM with some strong words. Joe Coffey claimed that this is their kingdom and the quartet doesn’t hold all the gold in NXT UK.

Next week Flash Morgan Webster & Mark Andrews will battle Grizzled Young Veterans

Main Event: “The Bomber” Dave Mastiff vs. “The Irish Ace” Jordan Devlin

I’m excited to finally see Devlin get his mouth shut after weeks of belittling the entire UK roster.

As soon as the bell rang, Devlin delivered a stiff right hand to Mastiff and began unloading on him in the corner. The “Irish Ace” took him outside to continue the brutal onslaught. “The Bomber” caught Devlin as he slapped Mastiff in the face. “The Irish Ace” immediately paid for it with a devastating back body drop.

No! No! No! No! No!

YES. It's happening. #NXTUK @Jordan_Devlin1 @DaveMastiff pic.twitter.com/T8GdYgHuWX

— NXT UK (@NXTUK) October 31, 2019

The dastardly heel attacked Mastiff and walked all over his face while wrenching at his arm. Mastiff finally overpowered him with a thunderous overhead belly-to-belly suplex. “The Bomber” Irish whipped Devlin right over the corner turnbuckle.

Mastiff executed a massive rolling senton onto the floor. Devlin caught Mastiff with a rolling cutter over the ropes and landed a moonsault for a long near-fall. He went for a second but caught knees to the face. The big man delivered Into The Void but the wily heel slipped outside. Both competitors were on the turnbuckle, Mastiff was attempting a rolling senton but Devlin reversed hitting a MASSIVE Devil Inside for the 1.2.3!

The #NXTUK Universe didn't see that coming…

WHAT A VICTORY for @Jordan_Devlin1 over @DaveMastiff! pic.twitter.com/QiJu3J4ACX

— WWE (@WWE) October 31, 2019

Backstage Alexander Wolfe trying to coerce Ilja Dragunov to make a decision in regards to IMPERIUM but the young up-and-comer wasn’t ready to commit.

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Chairshot Staff Picks: Money In The Bank

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

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