Opinion

Bodeen’s Top 5 Moments: WWE RAW (3/15/21)

Another action packed edition of WWE Raw on the Road to WrestleMania. In such a packed show, what stood out to Bodeen?

Published

4 years ago

March 17, 2021

Bodeen Green

Another action packed edition of WWE Raw on the Road to WrestleMania. In such a packed show, what stood out to Bodeen?

With Fastlane just around the corner, RAW delivered an average show that was carried by two great title matches as well as the WWE Champion Bobby Lashley. So without further ado let’s get to the point and look at the top 5 moments from Monday Night RAW this week.

5. Mustafa Ali and Riddle fight for the United States Championship

Ever since Mustafa Ali joined Retribution, it is easy to forget how amazing Mustafa is in the ring due to the poor booking of Retribution. Luckily Mustafa would give fans a treat this week on RAW as he had a great match with the United States Champion Riddle. Mustafa would push Riddle to his limit with Riddle eventually getting the victory over Mustafa.

Riddle and Mustafa would start their match off evenly, with Riddle getting the advantage over Riddle after hitting a brutal neckbreaker off the ring apron. Mustafa would continue to push Riddle to his limit and even looked to had the match in hand, only for T-Bar to distract the referee during a pin attempt, allowing Riddle to hit the Bro-Derek for the win.

Over the last few weeks, we have seen Mustafa grow angrier at Retribution each week, berating them for their failures as a group. With this week being no different, could this mean we are seeing the beginning of the end for Retribution?

4. The New Day become Tag Team Champions once again

Without a doubt, The New Day have shown to be one of the most reliable tag teams in WWE history. Whether they are on RAW, SmackDown or on Pay-Per-View, The New Day always gives fans their best and are a complete joy to watch in the ring. This week would be no different as The New Day beat The Hurt Business in a great match to become 11-time tag team champions.

The Hurt Business and The New Day would put on a great match with the match showcasing the ability of all 4 men involved. The New Day would beat The Hurt Business after hitting Daybreak on Shelton Benjamin for the win. A special shoutout also has to be given to New Day’s special Mortal Kombat inspired attire which looked absolutely amazing.

After the match, AJ Styles and Omos would come and confront The New Day, with AJ Styles stating that he and Omos wanted a shot at the Tag Team Champions at WrestleMania with the match being made official later in the night. While a bit of build would have been better for this match, Omos making his debut at WrestleMania sounds very interesting.

3. Asuka unleashes her dark side on Shayna Baszler

After Shayna Baszler injured Asuka a few weeks ago on RAW, it seemed highly unlucky we would see The Empress Of Tomorrow on RAW anytime soon. However, despite the rumors, Asuka would return on RAW this week during a match between a tag team match between Naomi, Lana, Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke to attack Shayna Baszler who was on commentary.

Asuka would get another chance to get revenge on Baszler later in the night as both women faced each other in a match. The match was short and hard-hitting with Asuka leaving her cheerful at home as she attacked Baszler without mercy, getting the win over Baszler after reversing the Kirifuda Clutch into a pinfall for the victory over Baszler.

Both women would continue to attack each other after the match, with Asuka getting the upper hand as she pulled Baszler’s mouthguard out and put her mouth against the turnbuckle before a referee had to separate Asuka from Baszler.

2. Drew Mcintyre gets ready for WrestleMania.

Drew Mcintyre would once again show why he is the centerpiece of RAW this week has he appeared multiple times on the RAW, with each appearance being great. Drew would start the night, by confronting Bobby Lashley, calling out how both men had smilier careers due to them winning the WWE Championship after wrestling for more than 10 years. Drew would then be distracted by The Miz, allowing Bobby to attack Drew, giving Miz a huge advantage for his match against Mcintyre.

Despite the early advantage due to Lashley attacking Drew, Drew would dominate The Miz throughout the match. After brutalizing The Miz, Drew would hit The Miz with the Claymore. However, Drew was not done there as he picked up The Miz and pointed at the WrestleMania sign, then applied The Hurt Lock on the Miz, with Miz quickly tapping out in what was a clear message to Bobby Lashley.

Drew would not be done there, as he cut a great promo for his match at Fastlane against Sheamus, with Drew watching the main event match between Bobby Lashley and Sheamus. After Lashley beat Sheamus, Drew would get revenge on Lashley by hitting Lashley with a Claymore kick. Drew would then stare down Sheamus to close the show.

1. Bobby Lashley and Sheamus brawl it out

Over the last few weeks, fans have seen Sheamus have some intense battles with Drew Mcintyre with both of their matches being the highlight of RAW. Sheamus would once again have the best match of the night on RAW this week as he battled the WWE Champion Bobby Lashley, as Drew Mcintyre watched on, scouting his Fastlane opponent as well as his WrestleMania opponent.

Both men would trade brutal punches and shots, as both men looked to make an impact in front of Drew Mcintyre. Bobby Lashley looked amazing in this match as he kicked out at one for most of Sheamus’s offense with Sheamus growing more frustrated as the match went on.

Bobby Lashley would eventually get the win over Sheamus after Sheamus attempted a Brouge Kick, only for Lashley to hit Sheamus with a brutal spear to get the pinfall win.

These were my top 5 moments from Monday Night Raw this week. What were your top 5 moments and what did you think of The New Day beating The Hurt Business to become tag team champions once again? Let us know in the comments below.

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Chairshot Staff Picks: Money In The Bank

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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