Opinion
King’s Raw Reaction For 11/25/19
Chris King shares his thoughts on a really well-written post-Survivor Series episode of Monday Night Raw.

Chris King shares his thoughts on a really well-written post-Survivor Series episode of Monday Night Raw.
After every big pay-per-view, WWE puts so much emphasis on the post-pay-per-view edition of Raw or SmackDown. The crowd is red-hot in anticipation of a special night with explosive matches and intriguing segments. Almost never does that actually occur, but when it does it makes time stop and don’t even think about changing the channel. This week was one of those rare occurrences.
Typically, I pick one topic every week from WWE programming to talk about and give my insights on where WWE could take the storyline. This week was different while I was watching the show and even reading the results there wasn’t one topic I wanted to discuss but the whole damn episode was amazing!
In the opening segment of the show, we saw a letdown and delusional Seth Rollins berate the entire locker room for their loss at Survivor Series. There were a few points where I was praying that Rollins wouldn’t be made to feel like the good guy but thankfully there was something bigger under the surface.
The Architect had been showing signs of his whiny, complaining, and annoying character for several months now, and this was brilliant storytelling. “You all sucked” that’s what the motivational leader of the Raw locker room told his fellow co-workers, while never stopping to admit that Rollins himself was the last person eliminated in the men’s traditional elimination match. Everyone left except for Kevin Owens who Rollins called him a piece of crap and in return ate a Stunner!
Right after that, we got another amazing soap opera segment between Lana, Bobby Lashley, and the sex addict himself Rusev. Rusev was served papers for another restraining order from his soon to be ex wife “The Ravishing Russian” Lana and escorted out of the arena. The Almighty was prepared to make easy work of Titus O’Neil until his rival emerged out of nowhere to beat the holy hell out of him.
Rusev was mere seconds away from sending Lashley through the announce table until officers came down to restrain him. Even while handcuffed The Bulgarian Brute head-butted his rival off the stage. He also kicked over a steel tower to crash right on top of Lashley.
Why was this awesome? It’s not like we’ve never seen two rivals brawl all over ringside hell-bent on gaining revenge, but the WWE Universe has never seen a more crazed look on Rusev’s face than last night outside of his foreign heel stuff
Later in the show, the commentary team announced that Rusev will face Lashley in a last man standing match at Starcade Live Event this weekend which is something I’ve been looking forward to for several weeks now.
Next up we have AOP making their in-ring return after being reintroduced via ominous vignettes for months now. Akam and Rezar obliterated Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins in little time. One thing I noticed though, was both warriors appeared to have trained and slowed down their pace inside of the ring.
If you go back and watch them deliver the Super Collider in the past, you notice that they come and whip their opponent’s bodies together. Akam and Rezar instead, took their time and showed patience in their madness if that makes sense?
It’s the small fine-tuning that will not only protect their opponents from injuries but it will also make AOP better in-ring performers as a whole.
Next, we saw The El Idolo Andrade gain another impressive victory over Akira Tozawa in about a squash match. As an avid viewer of 205 Live, I’ve felt for a while now, that the only thing Tozawa is lacking is some character he’s a great performer but if the WWE Universe has no reason to buy into him they typically won’t.
The next thing to happen blew me away, now keep in mind I watched this at 9:30 pm but I sat straight up off the couch when Matt Hardy’s music blared through the arena. The Attitude Era fan in me was so DELIGHTED!!!! I also had no problem with Hardy being fed to the young up-and-comer Buddy Murphy either.
“The Best Kept Secret” was booked to look like a beast after defeating the former multi-time tag team champion with three devastating knee strikes. Murphy then grabbed a mic and called out “The Dutch Destroyer” Aleister Black and the fight was on.
I am so intrigued about this unlikeliest of opponents between the former Cruiserweight Champion and the former NXT Champion. Just give these two incredible superstars 15-20 minutes to go out there and tell a great story and steal the show and it looks like that will happen at the upcoming TLC pay-per-view.
We then got what was supposed to see AJ Styles defending his United States Championship against Humberto Carrillo but instead, he got viciously attacked by Gallows and Anderson to write him out of the title shot. Styles mocked his foe’s current situation.
Randy Orton, Ricochet, Drew McIntyre, and Rey Mysterio came down all wanting to beat the hell out of Styles. Styles tried to weasel his way out of defending his US title but instead The OC., humorously encouraged the fatal-four-way with the winner getting a title shot immediately after.
WWE does what they always succeed at doing, throw four amazing talents into the ring and then add the possibility of a title shot and you have an intriguing high-octane match. I especially loved when McIntrye wanted to engage in a chop-fest with Orton and “The Viper” just poked him in the eyes. It was a classic veteran move that was hilarious. Again, folks, it’s the little things that make things special.
Mysterio and Ricochet had a great back-and-forth sequence that saw the veteran hook his legs in a dramatic roll-up to win the match. After the break, Styles and Mysterio had a tremendous match over the US title where Styles targeted his challenger’s injured midsection. The OC got involved and were sent to the back leaving the Champion on his own against the fan-favorite.
Mysterio hit the 619 and Styles backed up into the official. Gallows and Anderson came down and Orton made the save and dropped the champion with an RKO and Mysterio hit the Frog Splash to capture the United States Championship. After the match, Mysterio’s son Dominick came out to celebrate the big victory.
There are so many different directions this can go. First, Styles will be seeking retribution on Orton and this will kickstart another chapter in their rivalry from this year’s WrestleMania. Second, it also opens up some dream matches with Ricochet and Mysterio, Carrillo and Mysterio, and my personal favorite would be seeing Mysterio and Andrade reignite their feud from two years ago on SmackDown Live. Their trilogy of matches was stellar and if Mysterio gives Andrade the “rub” and drops the title to him it would make this a home run!
The next match was Charlotte Flair going one-on-one with Asuka after she was green misted at Survivor Series. These two superstars had a terrific match at WrestleMania 34, where Flair sadly broke Asuka’s singles undefeated streak.
Recently, Flair and Asuka have wrestled numerous times but their match on Monday felt more significant. Which is crazy since there wasn’t anything on the line it was just a spectacular match. “The Empress of Tomorrow” won with a roll-up after Kairi Sane distracted the official to mist her again.
The monstrous Rowan obliterated another small jobber who for some stupid reason thought it was smart to see what was under the cage.
The main event was Rollins facing Owens in one of their best matches in my opinion, that they’ve ever had. The last time these two rivals faced each other, Owens was the cheating and weasel Universal Champion and Rollins was a defacto babyface thanks to Triple H’s betrayal.
Rollins and Owens had some great battles back in 2016, but with Owens portraying the role of the antihero and Rollins as the egocentric heel, it gave it a different dynamic.
Towards the end of the match, Owens hit the Stunner to Rollins and just when he about to win the match AOP emerged out of nowhere. Akam and Rezar were also heavily-criticized by Rollins at the start of the show during his rant.
The two powerhouses stalked both superstars and then chose to decimate “The Prizefighter.” Akam and Rezar left Owens laying and Rollins picked the bones of his opponent and delivered consecutive Stomps to a chorus of boos to close the show.
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Opinion
Chairshot Staff Picks: Money In The Bank
Extra, extra read all about it… Chairshot Staff picks are in!!!

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
In closing I want to thank everyone on the panel for participating with their picks! You can follow each prognosticator/podcaster on X @ the handles below. We all enjoy Pro Wrestling so remember three things… be respectful of others, comparison is the thief of joy and HAVE FUN!
- AJ – @PhenomenalAJB
- Andrew – @IWCWarChief
- Dave – @AttitudeAgg
- DJ – @TheMindlessPod
- DPP – @itsmeDPP
- Jason – @JediFett
- Patrick – @WrestlngRealist
- Rey – @itsreycash
- Rob – @rbonne1
- Greg – @gregdemarco44
- PC – @PCTunney
- TheChairshot.com – @ChairshotMedia
prowrestlingtees.com/TheChairshot – a PLETHORA of GREAT designs…MAKES A GREAT GIFT!
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TUESDAY – 4 Corners Podcast (sports)
WEDNESDAY – The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling)
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FRIDAY – DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect)
SATURDAY – The Mindless Wrestling Podcast
SUNDAY – Keeping the news ridiculous… The Oddity / The Front and Center Sports Podcast
CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALS
Attitude Of Aggression Podcast & The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE’s PPV/PLE history)
TheChairshot.com PRESENTS…IMMEDIATE POST WWE PLE REACTIONS w/ DJ(Mindless), Tunney(DWI) & Friends
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MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture)
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THURSDAY - Keeping the news ridiculous... The Oddity / Chairshot NFL (NFL)
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SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling Podcast
SUNDAY - The Front and Center Sports Podcast
CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALS
Attitude Of Aggression Podcast & The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history)
TheChairshot.com PRESENTS...IMMEDIATE POST WWE PLE REACTIONS w/ DJ(Mindless), Tunney(DWI) & Friends
Patrick O'Dowd's 5X5
Classic POD is WAR
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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
In closing I want to thank everyone on the panel for participating with their picks! You can follow each prognosticator/podcaster on X @ the handles below. We all enjoy Pro Wrestling so remember three things… be respectful of others, comparison is the thief of joy and HAVE FUN!
- AJ – @PhenomenalAJB
- Andrew – @IWCWarChief
- Dave – @AttitudeAgg
- DJ – @TheMindlessPod
- DPP – @itsmeDPP
- Jason – @JediFett
- Patrick – @WrestlngRealist
- Rey – @itsreycash
- Rob – @rbonne1
- Greg – @gregdemarco44
- PC – @PCTunney
- TheChairshot.com – @ChairshotMedia
prowrestlingtees.com/TheChairshot – a PLETHORA of GREAT designs…MAKES A GREAT GIFT!
About Chairshot Radio Network
Launched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you’ll find!
MONDAY – Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture)
TUESDAY – 4 Corners Podcast (sports)
WEDNESDAY – The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling)
THURSDAY – POD is WAR (Los Tres Friends)
FRIDAY – DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect)
SATURDAY – The Mindless Wrestling Podcast
SUNDAY – Keeping the news ridiculous… The Oddity / The Front and Center Sports Podcast
CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALS
Attitude Of Aggression Podcast & The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE’s PPV/PLE history)
TheChairshot.com PRESENTS…IMMEDIATE POST WWE PLE REACTIONS w/ DJ(Mindless), Tunney(DWI) & Friends
Patrick O’Dowd’s 5X5
Classic POD is WAR
Chairshot Radio Network
Your home for the hardest hitting podcasts… Sports, Entertainment and Sports Entertainment!
Listen on your favorite platform!
iTunes | iHeart Radio | Google Play | Spotify
Listen, like, subscribe, and share!
About Chairshot Radio Network
Launched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you’ll find!
MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture)
TUESDAY - Musical Chairs (music) / Hockey Talk (NHL)
WEDNESDAY - The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling)
THURSDAY - Keeping the news ridiculous... The Oddity / Chairshot NFL (NFL)
FRIDAY - DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect)
SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling Podcast
SUNDAY - The Front and Center Sports Podcast
CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALS
Attitude Of Aggression Podcast & The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history)
TheChairshot.com PRESENTS...IMMEDIATE POST WWE PLE REACTIONS w/ DJ(Mindless), Tunney(DWI) & Friends
Patrick O'Dowd's 5X5
Classic POD is WAR
Chairshot Radio Network Your home for the hardest hitting podcasts... Sports, Entertainment and Sports Entertainment!
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Let us know what you think on social media @ChairshotMedia and always remember to use the hashtag #UseYourHead!