Opinion

Cook’s WWE SummerSlam 2020 Gambling Picks

It’s SummerSlam weekend, which means Steve Cook is here to help you win some money! Ok, maybe not–just remember it’s “for entertainment purposes only!”

Published

5 years ago

August 21, 2020

Steve Cook

It’s SummerSlam weekend, which means Steve Cook is here to help you bet the odds and win some money! Ok, maybe not–just remember it’s “for entertainment purposes only!”

SummerSlam’s tag line makes a lot of sense to me. Why? I didn’t see it coming! It’s been quite the trip through the summer months for WWE, and we’ve arrived at one of their biggest events of the year. Does it feel like it? Not really, but not many things feel quite right here in 2020.

There are some big matches set up, and some big bets to be made. Let me help you try and make some money to afford that trip to the drive-in. Odds are courtesy of Bet Online.

Mandy Rose vs Sonya Deville

Mandy Rose -400 (1/4)
Sonya Deville +250 (5/2)

We got us a Hair vs. Hair match here! We’ve also got us a pretty solid feud here, it’s had some ups & downs, but when given the opportunity to make us care, Mandy & Sonya have gotten it done. I wasn’t a big fan of Sonya cutting Mandy’s hair because I see hair extensions fall out on these shows every other week. The bright side was it would lead into something a little more serious, our first women’s Hair vs. Hair match since WrestleMania XX.

You might make some good money if Sonya ends up getting the win, but I don’t see it happening. Mandy Rose keeps getting the short end of the stick here, it’s time for her to win something other than Otis’s heart. Also, I feel like Sonya has a better chance of pulling off the bald (or at least short hair) look.

Seth Rollins vs Dominik Mysterio

Seth Rollins -140 (5/7)
Dominik Mysterio EVEN (1/1)

I’m surprised that Dominik isn’t more of an underdog here. We’ve got a kid in his first match against the Monday Night Messiah, a two-time WWE, Universal & Intercontinental Champion, one-time US Champion, six-time Tag Team Champion…I mean, who has accomplished more than Seth Rollins in the nearly eight years he’s been on WWE’s main roster? It’s a short list, if there’s anybody on it. The match is a street fight, meaning Dominik can use his kendo stick. It also means that Murphy can interfere, and Dominik’s old man still only has one good eye so it’s tough to say how useful he’ll be.

If Dominik’s odds get longer, I’d think about laying some money on this. Otherwise, I’d stay away because Seth Rollins is winning this thing.

The Street Profits (c) vs Adrade & Angel Garza

Andrade & Angel Garza -160
The Street Profits +125

It’s not looking like people think it will be a good night for champions. Understandable, since most of these champions have held their titles for a long time and it feels like change is needed in WWE in general. The team of Garza & Andrade has a ton of potential & nobody would be surprised to see them end up with the tag straps at some point. However, Montez Ford seems to have recovered from his poisoning at the hands of Zelina Vega.

I’m guessing Andrade & Angel Garza get the win here, mostly because I can’t name any other Raw tag teams in contention for the title at this point. The easiest way for this issue to continue: a title change.

Apollo Crews (c) vs MVP

Apollo Crews -200 (1/2)
MVP +150 (3/2)

Crews is a rarity on this show: a champion expected to retain his title. NOT SO FAST, MY FRIEND! From where I sit, MVP looks like the smarter bet. Unless Crews is actually the man behind Retribution (highly unlikely), MVP will have the advantage of having more effective backup. Crews is friendly with the likes of Ricochet & Cedric Alexander, but I’d rather have Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin interfering on my behalf. Banned from ringside just means they’ll show up at some point. They’ve been teasing MVP winning this championship long enough, it’s time for them to either do it or not. I think they do.

Sasha Banks (c) vs Asuka

Asuka -140 (5/7)
Sasha Banks EVEN (1/1)

Bayley (c) vs Asuka

Asuka -120 (5/6)
Bayley -120 (5/6)

Asuka gets two chances to win singles gold at SummerSlam, taking on each of the Golden Role Models in singles matches. I’m surprised they didn’t clone Asuka and have her challenge them for the tag team titles too. So we’re left with three options:

-Asuka wins zero titles

This seems the least likely to me. Sacrificing Asuka at the altar of both Bayley & Sasha makes little sense, unless those Bayley & Sasha double title shirts are selling so well they have to keep it rolling.

-Asuka wins two titles

Would they have somebody else do what Becky Lynch did and win both titles? Would they keep them unified? It’s more possible than Asuka winning zero, but I don’t think that’s what happens.

-Asuka wins one title

Bingo! So now we have to figure out which one. Which of Bayley & Sasha should be jealous of the other one still holding their title belt? Feels like Bayley is more in that jealous kinda mode these days. And it’d be cool to see Sasha finally successfully defend a championship on a televised event.

Braun Strowman (c) vs Bray Wyatt

Bray Wyatt -170 (10/17)
Braun Strowman +130 (13/10)

We close with two title runs that feel like have run their course. Braun hasn’t exactly set the world on fire as Universal Champion, and this feud with The Fiend, or any other incarnation of Bray Wyatt, hasn’t done a whole lot for me. You might disagree. I’m not surprised to see Fiend Bray listed as the favorite, but I feel like Braun Strowman keeping the title a bit longer is where the story is heading. We’ve already seen the Fiend as champion, and unless they can sell some of those $500 title belts I don’t see it happening again too soon.

It’s a close call, but you make more money off of Braun winning.

Drew McIntyre (c) vs Randy Orton

Randy Orton -140 (5/7)
Drew McIntyre EVEN (1/1)

Orton has been one of the hottest heels in wrestling during the Pandemic Era, ruthlessly kicking legends’ heads off. Are the punts starting to lose their effect? Shawn Michaels barely looked bothered when he got booted on Monday. Drew was bothered when he ate an RKO. Orton being the favorite makes a lot of sense, and adding another title reign to his record helps his argument of being the Greatest Wrestler Ever.

Drew coming in at even odds doesn’t make me too thrilled about picking him. I’d steer clear of this one, but if more people bet on Randy Orton I’d throw some money on Drew McIntyre.

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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