Opinion

Steve Cook’s Fave Five: February 2021

It’s that time of month where Steve Cook needs to channel his inner Booker T. Check out the 5!

Published

4 years ago

February 12, 2021

Steve Cook

It’s that time of month where I need to channel my inner Booker T.

*This is the part where you can play the Bad Bunny song if you really want to. Not my deal, but you do you and I’ll do me.*

This is when I talk about my five favorite current wrestlers. One of them isn’t so current, but this month’s column actually only has five wrestlers. Which is a rarity since I usually try to cram as many people into this as possible. In any event, here’s the Fave Five!

5. Sammy Guevara

Sammy has been suspicous of MJF ever since the New York boy joined the Inner Circle. And why wouldn’t he be? MJF has proven un-trustworthy time & again, and from all accounts seems to be the biggest prick in the business. (Jeremy Lambert tells me he’s a nice guy, but I am very skeptical of Jeremy’s judgment of character. After all, I’m one of Jeremy’s closest friends.) We all expect him to try & wrest control of the Inner Circle from Chris Jericho, and Sammy is on that same wavelength.

Unfortunately, the rest of the Inner Circle are a little slower to figure these things out. Santana & Ortiz were won over recently. Jake Hager…well, he’s easy to snooker. Wardlow is an indentured servant. And, let’s be honest, Jericho’s mental faculties aren’t what they once were. We all know the ending here.

Sammy was the first guy smart enough to abandon the ship. Good for him. Kid’s got a bright future. Also has a hell of a right hand, if MJF’s chest injuries are any indication.

4. Damian Priest

I had a vague idea of who Bad Bunny was before he started appearing on WWE television. I remember seeing the name before, back when he had Ric Flair in the music video. I saw the video, thought “ok”, and didn’t really pursue the matter further. The music didn’t do it for me. I’m old. Most of today’s music doesn’t do it for me. Happens to all of us, from what I can tell.

Even if I’m not particularly interested to see Bad Bunny in WWE, I do appreciate that the guy has a passion for wrestling. I like the fact they’re using him to get Damian Priest over with the audience. Priest seems to be the rare NXT talent that translates better to the main roster. He’s got the size & look, does well enough in the ring, and has a certain charisma about him. I can see him doing big things, especially with a popular musician pumping him up.

So if you’re still complaining about the Bad Bunny taking time away from the precious wrestling, take solace in the fact he’s actually trying to get somebody over while doing his thing.

3. Thunder Rosa

We all know that one of AEW’s main weaknesses over its brief history has been its women’s division. The hope internally that they could bring in Japanese wrestlers to keep things fresh while developing domestic talents was postponed by the pandemic, leaving a pretty green roster of talent for the most part. One way AEW has attempted to address this is by making a deal with Billy Corgan to bring in some of the NWA’s female talent. Thunder Rosa has been the centerpiece of this effort, and those of us who watched NWA Powerrr had high hopes for what Rosa could bring to Dynamite.

Rosa has lived up to our expectations, producing some of the best women’s matches to air on Dynamite thus far. Some of the others near the top of the list included Serena Deeb, the current NWA Women’s Champion. Rosa’s feud with Dr. Britt Baker has kept things interesting while the AEW Women’s Champion has been otherwise occupied. Rosa’s contract status was the subject of some speculation a couple of months ago, but as long as she’s doing what she’s doing now and somebody’s paying her for it, we probably don’t need to be concerned.

2. Danhausen

To be honest, I’m starting to get into a rut with this ROH TV reviewing. The show typically isn’t bad, but it’s pretty much the same thing every week with the same people. Everybody cuts the same promo about wanting to be the best wrestler, everybody has a similar wrestling style, and the matches are largely the same. It becomes a bit of a slog to get through, and it makes me appreciate when somebody comes along that is completely different.

Danhausen is completely different from everybody else in Ring of Honor.

He’s a bit strange. Not your normal pro wrestler. Dude carries around a jar of teeth. Probably don’t want to know where those came from. He is very nice & very evil, which are two great qualities for a person to have. Gotta love that Danhausen, and hopefully Dan Honor gives him his blimp very soon.

1. Terry Funk

The wrestling community got a bit of a scare a few days ago when Dustin Rhodes tweeted that the ol’ Funker wasn’t feeling well and could use some thoughts & prayers. He later clarified that Funk was having problems with his hip, but anytime one mentions that Terry Funk isn’t feeling well, wrestling fans are going to worry.

With want for a better word to use here, it’s only natural.

Now more than ever, it’s important that we let people know how we feel about them. We have to stop waiting until people die to honor them. We used to think that certain wrestling legends like Funk & Harley Race would always be around. They seemed too hard to kill. Now, Harley’s gone, and Terry’s heading into his late 70s. We’re not going to have much time to share the greatness of Terry Funk while he’s still with us. Let’s be honest, we over-use the word “legend” these days. Terry Funk is a legend.

I wasn’t alive when Funk was the NWA World Champion, or when he fought Jerry Lawler in an empty Mid-South Coliseum. I wasn’t watching wrestling when I was 5 years old & Terry was piledriving Ric Flair through tables. I have seen these things since, and Terry’s work is timeless. He constantly adapted his game to meet the times.

I mean, just this week we saw Nia Jax pay tribute to Funk’s selling in the empty arena match.

People of my age & younger remember Funk as the middle aged & crazy guy that was still doing moonsaults in ECW & competing in deathmatches when most wrestlers his age had either retired or weren’t on such an active schedule. Funk has been cited by countless people in wrestling as the only member of his generation that knew he had to get the next group ready. Certainly the highest on the totem pole. His presence in ECW & his work with their young guys elevated the promotion to heights it wouldn’t have reached otherwise.

Guys like Mick Foley & Tommy Dreamer learned from the Funker and dedicated their careers to helping others. I have no idea how Dreamer is able to compete at this point, but he still is. He’s still doing whatever he can to help the next crop of talent. As long as Tommy’s still around, and the people he helps are still around to pay it forward, Funk’s legacy will live forever.

Forever.

You get the point.

Thanks, Terry!

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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

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