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King’s Top 5 Moments From WWE TLC 2019

Chris King is here with his Top 5 moments from WWE TLC 2019! Was WWE commentary actually a top moment for this show?

Published

6 years ago

December 17, 2019

On Sunday, WWE held its final pay-per-view of the year TLC. The WWE Universe witnessed Andrade and Humberto Carrillo deliver another superb match, The New Day defended their SmackDown Tag Team Championships against The Revival in a grueling ladder match, and Bray Wyatt went one-on-one with The Miz. Here are my top five moments of TLC!

Chris King is here with his Top 5 moments from WWE TLC 2019!

#5 – A Special TLC Edition Of The Firefly Funhouse/Opening Video

WWE could have just used a typical and unoriginal opening promo video but they wisely chose to reveal a pretaped edition of the Firefly Funhouse. Bray Wyatt sending the WWE Universe seasons greetings is creepy and terrific all at the same time. Well done production team!

#4 – Kofi Kingston Delivers Another Show-Stealing Performance

If there’s anyone who has had such a roller-coaster of a year it’s Kofi. He went from defeating Daniel Bryan to win the WWE Championship to losing it to Brock Lesnar in six seconds to winning the SmackDown Tag Team Championships.

At TLC, Kofi put his body on the line numerous times with some incredible feats such as hitting a massive splash straight through a ladder into Dash and Dawson.

Ladies and gentlemen… @TrueKofi! #WWETLC pic.twitter.com/4XuEQhYmBg

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 16, 2019

Kofi also managed to retrieve the titles by himself after Big E hit a THUNDEROUS Big Ending from the ladder to the mat. What a way to cap off the last pay-per-view of the year with a spectacular performance.

Look Big E was like “we die together” #NoScrubsCast #WWETLC pic.twitter.com/dVjfK0wuUM

— ✨🌟✨KammieDee ✨🌟✨ (@KAMMEDEE) December 16, 2019

#3 – Aleister Black And Buddy Murphy Go To War

I already knew this match had the potential to steal the show but after minutes of both incredibly-gifted superstars countering each other’s maneuvers, it made my night. Both Black and Murphy utilized everything they could think of to put away their opponent but to no avail. Both competitors went counter-for-counter throughout the whole match and it was amazing.

Black and Murphy out here putting on a clinic! #wwetlc pic.twitter.com/NhBnJ5gkED

— Niko Exxtra (@NikoExxtra) December 16, 2019

Black got his nose busted open and Murphy’s knee strikes were so nasty tonight. Typically, when a superstar is bleeding and barely able to breathe their pace would slow down not Black. He continued with the ass-kicking and made Murphy work damn hard to match him. The final sequence was fun with knee strikes but one Black Mass meant lights out for Murphy.

#2 – Bray Wyatt’s Stellar Character Performance/Daniel Bryan’s Return

For months the WWE Universe myself included has been asking how would Bray Wyatt the person act inside a WWE ring? All we’ve witnessed at this point, is “The Fiend” terrorizing and wreaking havoc on anyone he targeted. We finally got our answer and Yowie Wowie was it everything and more! Wyatt portrayed to the absolute tee his fun-loving and psychotic Firefly Funhouse self and it was something…

Before the bell rang, Wyatt was elated with the adoration of the WWE Universe he so desperately craved. He was acting as if he had finally been accepted by his family. Wyatt laughed all throughout The Miz’s unhinged relentless attack. It was so bizarre and fascinating to watch. Miz unleashed so much hatred towards Wyatt that ultimately wiped the smile off his face. Wyatt hit a nasty-looking Sister Abigail on the floor and followed up with another in the ring for the easy win.

Someone's watching…#WWETLC @WWEBrayWyatt pic.twitter.com/ovEaqFPF5t

— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2019

After the match, The Fiend appeared on the Tron and Wyatt said “Ok I’ll do it” unsure of what that meant. Wyatt pulled out his special massive mallet from the Firefly Funhouse and was seconds away from bashing Miz’s skull in. Daniel Bryan returned in a maroon hoody came in and blasted him with a running knee. Bryan revealed to be shorthaired and reminiscent of his look from 2010-2012.

⬇️ GIF REACTIONS BELOW ⬇️@WWEDanielBryan is BACK! #WWETLC pic.twitter.com/45WxgJHOo9

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 16, 2019

He continued beating the holy hell out of Wyatt to the applause of The Yes! Movement. He went to use the mallet but the lights went dark and Wyatt disappeared. This was truly a special moment for me and it appears that Wyatt and Bryan’s feud has only just begun!

Honorable Mention – Samoa Joe On Commentary

Typically, I wouldn’t add this as a top moment but Joe is an absolute beast on the mic whether as a performer or in this case as a commentator. Currently, he has joined up with Jerry “The King” Lawler and Vic Joseph. No offense to Lawler but his comedy stick jokes are not funny and it takes the focus away from the in-ring action.

Joe, on the contrary, has a way of telling a small joke based on the match itself and it blends in perfectly with what you’re actually seeing happen. It was definitely a great addition to the pay-per-view announce scene.

#1 – The Kabuki Warriors And Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair Tear Each Other Apart

Last year when Paige originally introduced the unusual pairing of Asuka and Kairi Sane the WWE Universe was not sure of what to think about the duo. Their gimmick wasn’t getting over as it should have. Yes, they were winning matches and going after the heels but it didn’t gel with the audience.

Add some underhanded tactics and some green mist and things finally took the right turn for them. Asuka and Sane have transformed their characters into dark and dastardly heels with the body paint and everything. Over the past month, The Kabuki Warriors have found themselves on the opposite side of “The Man” and “The Queen.”

Asuka is no stranger to Lynch and Flair after their clash over the SmackDown Women’s Championship at last year’s TLC pay-per-view. Don’t even get me started on how much Lynch and Flair despise each other but they were forced to come together to take down a common enemy.

Get the Tables #WWETLC pic.twitter.com/bv02MEPhfc

— Raj Debnath (@RajDebn32913958) December 16, 2019

Talk about a high-octane and red-hot match with both teams willing to go to whatever ends to put the other away. The two enemies put their differences aside and fought valiantly but it was the smarts of The Kabuki Warriors allowed them to prevail and retain their WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles.

As it should be #WWETLC pic.twitter.com/yHmR9TlY6n

— Dr HUGENSTEIN🌭 (@DrHugeShow) December 16, 2019

I’m noticing a trend here with the WWE Universe knowing very little about the overall pay-per-views and I believe this new formula is working. It’s adding some much-needed anticipation for the unexpected and TLC was no different.

#WWETLC Yowie Wowie that was fun 😀 pic.twitter.com/13yO33CDcg

— Mike (@MAW_PA1) December 16, 2019

WWE is one of my largest pro wrestling companies in the world and they know that no matter how many people dislike the product there will still be billions of the WWE Universe watching it.

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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