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Thirteen 10’s WWE SummerSlam 2020 Preview & Predictions

Josh from the Thirteen | 10 brand is back with his WWE SummerSlam 2020 preview and predictions!

Published

5 years ago

August 23, 2020

Thirteen | 10

Josh from the Thirteen | 10 brand is back with his WWE SummerSlam 2020 preview and predictions!

It’s the Summertime which can only mean one thing…..Yep, you guessed it…WELCOME TO THE THUNDERDOME!!!!

There will be positivity and negativity across the wrestling Tweeter this weekend over the Thunderdome but there is no doubt that this has excelled the excitement for most fans, myself heavily included.

WWE has, in my opinion, built a solid looking SummerSlam card, with matches that I genuinely care about with some fantastic story telling on Raw & Smackdown, however the weekly shows have been hit and miss. That being said I am extremely excited for this edition of SummerSlam and apparently, ‘You’ll Never See it Coming’. What could that possibly mean?

Let’s dive in shall we?!

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Raw Tag Team Championships: Street Profits (c) vs Andrade & Angel Garza w/ Zelina

I’m going to get started by announcing my love for The Street profits, however they are coming top against Andrade (one of my favourite wrestlers) & Angel Garza, who is tremendous. This feud seems to have been on going for sometime with Andrade & Garza falling victim of some terrible 50/50 booking. Will they break up? Will they become tag team champions? Well with Zelina by their side it truly is time for Andrade & Garza to become tag team champions. They can go on a long dominant title run which could last until WrestleMania next year where a team like Rey Mysterio & Dominik Mysterio can take the gold. If this is the opener to the night then this will set an unreal pace.

Winners: Andrade & Angel Garza

United States Championship: Apollo Crews (c) vs MVP

The Hurt Business continues to grow from strength to strength with each passing episode Raw and that is a nod to the amazing work that MVP has been doing since his return. Lashley feels dominant again & its great to see Shelton Benjamin on weekly television, kudos to him as he has been extremely patient with creative. This is a tough call for me, if Apollo loses where does that leave his reign and is his run over at that level? If MVP loses does it hurt the credibility if what is being built? I am going to call Apollo Crews retaining the gold. The Hurt Business will be even more angry come Monday Night Raw and they can then look to take over Raw Underground.

Winner: Apollo Crews

Hair vs Hair Match: Sonya Deville vs Mandy Rose

Perhaps one of the best storyline feuds that WWE have produced, This friendship became bitter and personal and it has been a joy to watch but who is losing some hair? Sensible booking here tells you that Sonya loses and has her hair shaved but no no no, not on my watch. ‘Hair up & Square Up’ is Sonya’s tag and she will continue to do just that. Look for Otis to have some involvement during this and to inadvertently cost Mandy as she loses the contest and ultimately, her hair.

Winner: Sonya Deville

(Editor’s note: this was written before WWE changed the match to a Loser Leaves WWE Match, potentially changing Josh’s entire perspective.)

Raw Women’s Championship: Sasha Banks (c) vs Asuka

In what I feel will be the first of Asuka’s 2 Championship matches, & it will also leave her victorious over Sasha. This is all about longtime story telling of course and the inevitable blow up between Sasha & Bayley. Bayley will be at Ringside but that won’t be enough to stop Asuka. After the match a victorious Asuka will be beaten down by Banks & Bayley which will lead us straight into the next match.

Winner: Asuka

Smackdown Women’s Championship: Bayley (c) Vs Asuka

Asuka will be beaten down before the sound of the bell, she will find a way to fight back or but will fall short in this match. I am fully expecting 2 fantastic woman’s title matches here. Bayley will remain with all the gold as Banks will be upset that she didn’t get the help in her match to retain. Watch this space.

Winner: Bayley

Street Fight: Seth Rollins vs Dominik Mysterio

I am so looking forward to this one…. Another fantastic story that has been built for months and now, in Dominik’s WWE PPV in ring debut it will be a streefight. This kid has taken a beating and it has all ben so believable. Seth has been a disgusting heel and is arguably doing the best work of his career (one hell of a career). Personally, I cannot look past Seth but something tells me we could see a major upset. I’m looking at blood and a brutal beating on both accounts, this is going to be a war. Seth will overcome a valiant challenger with a brutal curb stomp on the steel steps. This feud will continue…..

Winner: Seth Rollins

WWE Universal Championship: Braun Strowman (c) vs “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt

Some would say that this is a tough call, especially since the last time we saw The Fiend officially wrestle was when he lost the Universal title to Goldberg. Braun has been great in promos and his awesome new look is badass!! We have seen Strowman beat Firefly funhouse Bray, Eater of worlds Bray but The Fiend is a step too far. The Fiend can now take the title with a little help from a possessed – sister Abigail style character in Alexa Bliss. Enjoy this one, it is going to be great!

Winner: The Fiend ‘Bray Wyatt’

WWE Championship: Drew McIntyre (c) vs Randy Orton

A Main Event match that we craved, a Main Event match that has been built so beautifully (maybe apart from the Shawn Michaels no see from RAW) . Drew has a had a tremendous but tough year. Going from 40,000 screaming fans at the Royal Rumble, to facing and beating Brock for the Gold in front of 0 at WrestleMania. Orton has equaled that and is having one of the best years in his career, his work with Edge has seemingly reignited him. Is it time to dethrone Drew? Will Randy be cost a title from a ‘Legend’ that he hasn’t yet ‘killed’. So many unanswered questions and I am pumped for the outcome. I am going to go with Drew McIntyre retaining the gold here but this will be a blast and a worthy main event.

Winner: Drew McIntyre

Thank you all once again for taking the time to read my predictions post. You can follow me across the socials.

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Chairshot Staff Picks: Money In The Bank

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Published

2 weeks ago

June 6, 2025

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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