Opinion

King: Two Changes For 205 Live In 2020

Published

6 years ago

November 19, 2019

Chris King shares his thoughts on the current status of the NXT cruiserweight division and what he thinks WWE should do next year!

Chris King shares his thoughts on the current status of the NXT Cruiserweight Division and what he thinks WWE should do next year!

Right now is an exciting time to be a pro wrestling fan with an unlimited amount of content that will keep you satisfied. The captain of the cruiserweight division currently is none other than “The Man Of The Hour” Lio Rush the NXT Cruiserweight Champion.

We’re only one week away from Survivor Series weekend including TakeOver WarGames. It does appear that Rush’s ongoing feud with Angel Garza will culminate with a match next weekend. But after that who’s next? I feel it’s time for two things to happen. The first is WWE should announce a multi-brand NXT Cruiserweight Championship Tournament. The second is they should move the show to Full Sail Arena permanently. There’s only one man that can make this a reality: The COO of WWE Triple H.

All of the credit of 205 Live being around goes to Triple H. When he took over the sinking ship in 2018, there were major problems such as Enzo Amore then-WWE Cruiserweight Champion was arrested and the top heel of the brand Neville quit. With not many options, HHH decided to make two best for business decisions. The first being announcing a General Manager of 205 Live Drake Maverick and the announcement of the Cruiserweight Championship Tournament.

It was a great decision to go back to the basics of what made the cruiserweight division stand out in the first place and that was the amazing Cruiserweight Classic Tournament. The WWE Universe myself included latched onto the amazing high-flyers with every round. Superstars of all over the world battled for the right to be called the inaugural WWE Cruiserweight Champion.

.@MaskaraManik is the KING of the Cruiserweights — The CHAMPION of the @WWE_CWC!! Congratulations #TJP! pic.twitter.com/RZBu2W1aRq

— WWE CWC (@WWE_CWC) September 15, 2016

Reminiscent to 2016, the WWE Universe bared witness to fantastic weekly competition and they loved every minute of it. The finals took place on the WrestleMania 34 Kick-off Show where Cedric Alexander clashed with Mustafa Ali in an incredible five-star match which Alexander walked out as the new Cruiserweight Champion. Since then we’ve had a total of three new champions Buddy Murphy, Drew Gulak, and now The Man Of The Hour.

With NXT, NXT UK, Raw, and Friday Night SmackDown battling for brand supremacy I can’t think of anything better than to have a massive thirty-man cross-brand tournament to determine the new number-one contender for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship. There are so many superstars on each roster currently that would be perfect fits such as Jordan Devlin, Isaiah “Swerve” Scott, Apollo Crews, Shorty G, Daniel Bryan, and a plethora of others. During the Cruiserweight Classic, Bryan had retired from in-ring competition and so he did commentary perhaps he could be included in the next one.

Also, had a blast commentating with @mauroranallo… Thanks for carrying me thru this thing! You're the best! #cwc pic.twitter.com/pPrVGWGpz7

— Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) September 15, 2016

The tournament would provide a huge platform for superstars to shine and showcase their incredible talents in high-octane action-packed matches. It would also be something new and fresh and give the WWE Universe something to be excited to see. Which brings me to the second change. Now more than ever, 205 Live needs to transition back to Full Sail Arena. This was the birthplace of the Cruiserweight Classic.

On the November 4th edition, the amazing high-flyers returned to NXT territory and the crowd participation was through the roof. The NXT Universe was red-hot for the action and within twenty minutes the WWE Universe began chanting “This Is Awesome!” Granted, there were two exciting matches that night including Mansoor vs. “The” Brian Kendrick, and Rush vs. Raul Mendoza.

The Cruiserweight Classic/divison kicked off in Full Sail. Looking forward to going back. @WWENXT @WWE205Live https://t.co/yXClwVVv7m

— Daivari Dinero (@AriyaDaivariWWE) November 4, 2019

Currently, on most episodes of 205 Live aired as the post-SmackDown show, in my opinion, the crowd is completely dead for nearly half of it. Of course, the crowd reaction is primarily based upon what matches are on the card and the performance of the superstars. So, if you’re going to put on a crappy match nobody’s going to want to see it.

It appears that the only two cruiserweights that WWE Universe is passionate for Swerve and Rush. Everyone else can go out and produce a great match but it won’t matter because they’re not interested.

VICTORY for @itsLioRush.

He'll see @AngelGarzaWwe THIS WEDNESDAY on @WWENXT! #205Live pic.twitter.com/imJWhPBUPE

— 205 Live (@WWE205Live) November 9, 2019

So, how do we fix this? I believe if HHH decided to move the show to air inside Full Sail Arena the ratings would definitely increase. Maybe not all at once but it would eventually happen.

I watch 205 Live every week, I typically do a recap of the matches and quite frankly most of the time it’s a breeze of fresh air.

I’ve seen dozens of fast-paced high-octane matches that the only dream of seeing on other WWE programming that has me at the edge of my seat. I understand that 205 Live has a deal right now to air after SmackDown and I’m not expecting this change to happen anytime soon but it should.

If not the venue change, then WWE definitely needs to capitalize on putting together a tournament to determine a new number-one contender for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship. That’s just what I think should happen. I feel that the tournament would be a unique and special way to add more depth to the cruiserweight division that it desperately needs right now.

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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