Opinion

Bodeen’s Top 5 Moments: WWE NXT (3/17/21)

With the recent reports about NXT, this most recent episode was in question. Bodeen gives us his Top 5 moments!

Published

4 years ago

March 18, 2021

With NXT having one of its best episodes in 2021 last week, there was a lot of pressure in keeping up the momentum this week. While this week’s edition of NXT didn’t reach the level of NXT last week, NXT was still amazing to watch as we sew the start of the build for TakeOver: Stand and Deliver and LA Knight made his in-ring debut against Bronson Reed. So without further ado let’s look at the top 5 moments that stood out on the black and yellow brand this week.

5. Legado Del Fantasma beat Breezango as Jordan Devlin appears on NXT

After Legado Del Fantasma sent a message to the NXT tag-team division by attack Breezago a few weeks ago, Breezango would have a chance to get their revenge on Legado Del Fantasma as they had a great match, with the Cruiserweight Champion, Jordan Devlin appearing after the match to sent a message to the Interm Cruiserweight Champion, Santos Escobar.

Legado Del Fantasma and Breezango would trade high-speed offense in a great match, which showed off how great the NXT tag team division is. Despite Breezango pushing Legado Del Fantasma to their limit, Legado would get the win, pinning Tyler Breeze.

After the match, Cruiserweight Champion, Jordan Devlin would come out, calling out Santos Escobar. Escobar would then challenge Devlin to a match at TakeOver: Stand and Deliver to find out who was the real Cruiserweight Champion.

4. Zoey Stark pushes Dakota Kai to her limit as Io Shirai gets ready for Raqual Gonzalez

In just a few weeks Zoey Stark has quickly risen to the NXT women’s division as she has scored several victories in her short time in NXT. Stark would once again get another chance to prove her worth in the NXT women’s division as she faced Dakota Kai with both women giving it their all inside the ring, with Dakota Kai eventually getting the win over Stark.

Stark and Kai would both put on a great performance, with Kai doing a great job of playing the role of the experienced heel well, with Stark also playing her role well being the underdog inexperienced babyface. Kai would eventually beat Stark, however, Stark put on a great performance and looked strong even after losing to Kai.

After the match, Dakota and Raquel Gonzalez would taunt Stark in the corner only for NXT Women’s Champion, Io Shirai to come out and give Raquel Gonzalez a match contract. Later in the night, Kai would ask Gonzalez not to sign the contract yet with both women facing Io Shirai and Zoey Stark in a tag match next week.

3. Tommaso Ciampa beats Marcel Barthel as WALTER steps back on American soil

While this match was originally built as a tag-team match with Imperium facing Tommaso Ciampa and Timothy Thatcher, we instead sew Tommaso Ciampa take on Imperium member, Marcel Barthel after Timothy Thatcher never appeared on NXT this week in suspicious circumstances.

Tommaso Ciampa would beat Marcel Barthel in a relatively quick fashion, despite outside interference from Fabian Aichner, with Ciampa hitting Willow’s Bell on Barthel for the win. After the match the NXT UK Champion, WALTER would come out and attack Ciampa.

As TakeOver: Stand and Deliver grows closer, a match between WALTER and Tommaso Ciampa sounds amazing. Both men have a hard-hitting style with Ciampa’s knees and WALTER’s infamous chops. The only real downside I see is how NXT would handle WALTER’s title.

2. LA Knight makes his in-ring debut as Bronson Reed makes his intentions known

After weeks of build, it was finally time for LA Knight to make his in-ring debut on NXT this week. LA Knight would waste no time he was worth the hype, removing the style as he defeated his opponent, August Grey in a quick but brutal and simple fashion, with Bronson Reed interfering in the match, potentially setting up a feud between the two men as we head into NXT TakeOver: Stand and Deliver.

Before his match, LA Knight would once again prove his worth on the mic as he cut another great promo on how he stands out on the NXT roster. Knight would then dominate August Grey in the ring and was in control before Bronson Reed distracted Knight by ripping his custom jacket, Knight was able to quickly recover though, pinning Grey for the win.

Bronson Reed is a great first feud for LA Knight, as Bronson is an established name in NXT and is a great stepping stone for LA Knight. Reed’s huge size also helps as most heels work well and competing against bigger men such as Bronson Reed.

1. Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly get ready for their TakeOver match

After Kyle O’Reilly interfered in Adam Cole’s NXT Championship match against Finn Balor last week, Cole would waste no time in calling out O’Reilly this week. Unfortunately for Cole, NXT General Manager, William Regal would come out telling Cole that O’Reilly was banned from the Capital Wrestling Centre due to the O’Reilly being further injured after his altercation with Adam Cole last week. Despite being banned from the Capital Wrestling Centre O’Reilly would still send a message to Adam through the Capital Wrestling Centre Screen, telling Adam that he knew where Adam lived and where Adam spends his time, telling Adam he would do anything to take him out.

O’Reilly would prove this later in the night, as William Regal was informed during an interview that there was an emergency with Cole and O’Reilly. It will later be revealed that O’Reilly tried to attack Adam in his car, with both men trading words as they were taken away by police.

Special Credit has to be given to William Regal, who is one of the best authority figures in wrestling. Despite being involved in both segments with Cole and O’Reilly, Regal never took the spotlight away from both men but still kept his power as the General Manager of NXT.

These were my top 5 moments from NXT this week. What were your top 5 moments and what did you think of the in-ring debut of LA Knight? Let us know in the comments below.

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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