Opinion

Cook’s WWE Survivor Series 2020 Gambling Picks

If you’re inclined to trying to make some money during Survivor Series, Steve Cook lays out the current betting odds!

Published

5 years ago

November 20, 2020

This year’s Survivor Series pits the best of Raw against the best of SmackDown. Best of the Best! AEW mentions all the old CZW legends, WWE takes their show names. What a wild world. Looks like an intriguing little show on paper with some interesting matches on tap.

So, theoretically, if you were to place money on this thing for some reason or another, who should you place it on? Of course, as usual, my suggestions here are for entertainment purposes only. Should you find things entertaining on Sunday night…well, I’d feel kind of sleazy asking for a cut. Perhaps I should make an Amazon Wishlist? In any event, lines are via betwwe.com.

(Men) Team RAW (-155) vs Team SmackDown (+110)

FireFace Skipper BroLee Dopey…….. and people wonder why I stopped playing team sports. And No matter what crap you sow on clothes @AJStylesOrg you are not the damn CAPTAIN!!!!

— Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman) November 10, 2020

Raw’s team has had all sorts of issues since it was formed. AJ Styles keeps insisting he’s the captain. Keith Lee, Sheamus & Braun Strowman can’t get along with each other. Riddle is being Riddle. Individually, they all have a pretty good chance of beating anybody. Collectively, they haven’t proved they can beat anybody except themselves.

SmackDown’s team doesn’t look a lot better in that regard. You might be able to get Jey Uso, King Corbin & Seth Rollins on the same page. Kevin Owens, not so much. I feel like the story is Raw somehow overcoming their issues and getting the big win, with Rollins peacing out while Jey, KO & Corbin find things to do involving each other and whoever the fifth man is.

(Women) Team RAW (-200) vs Team SmackDown (+140)

The ever-perseverant @LanaWWE was out to prove that she belongs on #TeamRaw at #SurvivorSeries. However, @NiaJaxWWE & @QoSBaszler had other plans. #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/w6TU66RRbN

— WWE (@WWE) November 18, 2020

Much like the men’s match, there’s a ton of drama going on with the Raw team. Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler don’t want Lana on the team, so Jax keeps putting Lana through tables in hopes that she’ll go away. That hasn’t worked. However, they were able to knock Mandy Rose off the team, and Reckoning of Retribution took Dana Brooke out of commission. Lacey Evans & Peyton Royce have replaced Rose & Brooke, and they at least have a shared hatred of Lana to bond over, I guess.

As tough as Jax & Baszler will be to beat, and it’s a little disconcerting that SmackDown’s team only has three people on it prior to Friday’s show, I have to like the team with Bianca Belair, Ruby Riott & Liv Morgan on it. I especially like Belair’s chances of going over and getting a bit of a push out of this match. Put your money on SmackDown here.

Bobby Lashley (-278) vs Sami Zayn (+190)

So fitting that a call for peace is met with aggression from the United States champion. https://t.co/GkV7FilT97

— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) November 15, 2020

I like Sami as much as anybody does, but the poor guy can’t even host Talking Smack anymore. Bobby is featured on Raw every week and the Hurt Business are doing big things. There’s only thing that makes me think Sami has a chance…

Don’t you think Sami & Retribution have a lot of things in common?

Don’t be surprised if those crazy masked men & Mustafa Ali make their presence known and get Sami an unlikely win.

The New Day (-112) vs Street Profits (-125)

EXCLUSIVE: #TheNewDay’s @TrueKofi & @AustinCreedWins drive home their tag team superiority ahead of a showdown with #SmackDown #TagTeamChampions @AngeloDawkins & @MontezFordWWE at #SurvivorSeries! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/vAOvSmkR5s

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) November 17, 2020

I feel like I’ve been picking against Street Profits most of the year, and doing so would have cost one a good bit of money. They’ve been out of action since October 30 while Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods just had a tough title defense against the Hurt Business. That’s why the Profits have a chance. I still have to go with the veterans here, Kofi & Xavier are money in these kinds of situations.

Asuka (-134) vs Sasha Banks (-106)

A boss who can do both.🌟 #ThisIsTheWay pic.twitter.com/VqXa18WlV8

— $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) November 14, 2020

Asuka is 2-1-1 against Sasha here in 2020. They traded the Raw Women’s Championship in the summer. Sasha has been more active lately, embroiled in a bitter feud with Bayley. Something with Carmella seems to be on the horizon too. As for Asuka, she hasn’t been doing a whole heck of a lot. Her last two title defenses were against Zelina Vega, we know they’re not going back to their feud.

Should be a really good match, as these two typically have. Asuka seems like the smart pick here, Sasha will have an easier time getting her heat back and has no shortage of things to do.

Roman Reigns (-230) vs Drew McIntyre (+160)

AND NEW. ⚔️#WWERaw @DMcIntyreWWE pic.twitter.com/FUAryCJeoZ

— WWE (@WWE) November 17, 2020

It’s always tough to bet against the Tribal Chief. Especially when you consider that the Universal Champion has been undefeated in matches against the WWE Champion at Survivor Series. Also of note: Paul Heyman has been in the corner of the Universal Champion in these matches. The odds are certainly against Drew Mac here, but that’s nothing new for him. He’s spent most of this year facing men with reputations even bigger than Roman’s. Brock Lesnar has been the most dominant force in WWE since his return in 2012. Randy Orton is a fourteen-time world champion. Drew’s record against both here in 2020 has been phenomenal. He’s never been better. You could say he’s peaking at the right time, except that 2020 might not be the right time for one to peak.

Roman is also peaking, at least character-wise. The long awaited heel turn has led to some interesting storytelling from WWE. It feels too early for him to be losing to anybody, doesn’t it? I’m not betting against Roman Reigns this time around.

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Chairshot Staff Picks: Money In The Bank

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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

2 months 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