Opinion

Bodeen’s Top 5 Moments: Monday Night RAW (4\26\21)

Bodeen is back with your look into WWE Monday Night Raw! Love it or hate it, here is what stands out to him!

Published

4 years ago

April 28, 2021

Bodeen Green

Bodeen is back with your look into WWE Monday Night Raw! Love it or hate it, here is what stands out to him!

After two terrible weeks of Monday Night RAW following WrestleMania, this week’s edition of Monday Night RAW did little to improve on the red brand’s recent poor form. Most of the matches and promos on RAW this week dragged on as the build for WrestleMania Backlash continues to feel lackluster and slow with there being very little interest heading into the pay-per-view. However, I am here to look at all the positives from RAW this week, so with all the negative stuff out the way, it is time to once again take a look at the top 5 moments that stood out on Monday Night RAW this week.

5. Rhea Ripley asserts her dominance in a 6-woman tag match against Lana, Naomi and Asuka

While on paper this may not have been a star-filled match, Nia Jax, Shayna Baszler and Rhea Ripley would put on a great match against Lana, Naomi and Asuka with Rhea Ripley looking extremely strong as she stayed in for most of the match, rarely tagging in her tag team partners. This match would also help advance the feud between Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler against Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke after Brooke and Rose once again distracted Nia Jax.

Ripley would dominate most of the match with Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler being distracted by Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke. The Raw Women’s Champion’s dominance would cut short by Lana, who hit Ripley with a crossbody for a near fall late in the match. Lana would continue to push Ripley late in the match scoring more near falls against Ripley, getting closer to victory with each near-fall.

Unfortatanly, for Lana it would not be enough as Ripley quickly regained control in the match with Ripley hitting Lana with the Riptide. Ripley would then tag in Nia Jax, with Nia hitting a leg drop on a vulnerable Lana for the pinfall victory.

4. The New Day and Damien Preist take on Elias, The Miz and Jaxson Ryker in a 6-man tag match

After a lackluster opening of RAW involving Braun Strowman, Drew Mcintyre, T-Bar and Mace, it would be up to The New Day, Damien Preist, The Miz, Elias and Jaxson Ryker to help revive RAW. Despite the match being a bit sloppy and slow at times, the match did a solid job in making Damien Preist looked strong as well as advancing the rivalry between The Miz and Preist with Preist getting the upper hand in their feud this week after Preist and The New Day beat Elias, Miz and Ryker.

The New Day and Damian Priest would secure the advantage early in the match as their quick tags and teamwork caught Ryker, Elias and The Miz by surprise. However, it wouldn’t take much time for the heels to fight back as they began to work on Preist and The New Day. The New Day would then use their experience to isolate Jaxson Ryker with The New Day and Damian Priest all working together to hit a triple team move on Jaxson Ryker for a close near fall.

While Ryker, Miz and Elias would fight back once again late in the match, it was The New Day who got the last laugh after Xavier Woods pinned Jaxson Ryker with an inside cradle in a solid match that was a solid highlight on a show that was less than solid this week.

3. Charlotte has her suspension lifted thanks to Sonya Deville

After Charlotte was suspended last week on RAW, it was only a matter of time until she would later return to RAW. In a surprise, this amount of time would be just one week as Charlotte appeared on RAW thanks to the help of Sonya Deville who lifted Charlotte’s suspension to the disagreement of Adam Pearce. Charlotte would apologise for her actions last week after attacking a referee when she lost a match against Asuka due to Rhea Ripley interfering, allowing Asuka to pin Charlotte.

After apologising Charlotte would then reveal her true colours forcing the referee to apologise for his mistake last week. Later in the night, Sonya Deville was confronted by Adam Pearce, with Deville paying little attention to Pearce’s protests. Deville would later talk to her former tag partner, Mandy Rose informing Rose that she would have to face off against Charlotte.

Despite Mandy Rose getting a little offence in against Charlotte due to Charlotte being distracted by the referee, Charlotte would make short work of Mandy Rose, pinning Rose after hitting her with the Natural Selection to finish a busy night after being suspended last week.

2. Riddle and Randy Orton team up for the first time against Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexender

After beating Randy Orton in a shock win, Riddle would be interviewed backstage this week. Riddle would then be interrupted mid-promo by Randy Orton. Orton would then talk about how much Riddle surprised him last week and how talked about being interested in Riddle’s idea of forming a tag team, much to Riddle’s surprise.

Riddle and Orton would then get a chance later in the night to show off their tag team skills as they teamed up against Cedric Alexender and Shelton Benjamin. Riddle would look strong in the match early, but Benjamin and Alexender would regain control in the match isolating Riddle from Orton.

Despite this though, Riddle would pin Orton, with Orton performing a great hot tag which included an amazing RKO on a flying Cedric Alexender. Orton would then hit the hanging DDT on Shelton, tagging in Riddle who hit the floating bro on Shelton for the win in what could be the start of an entertaining team.

1. Braun Strowman takes on Drew Mcintyre for a chance to take on Bobby Lashley

After teaming up with each other to take on T-Bar and Mace, Drew Mcintyre and Braun Strowman would face each other later in the night in the main event as the WWE Champion, Bobby Lashley watched on with MVP as Strowman and Mcintyre would destroy each other in a great big man vs big man main event with neither men looking weak in this match.

Drew would try to get the early advantage against The Monster Among Men, hitting him with a shoulder tackle which did nothing against Strowman. After some back and forth, Strowman would throw Mcintyre outside the ring and get ready to attack Mcintyre, only for Bobby Lashey to come out as RAW went to the ad break.

Both men would continue to punish each other as Lashley and MVP watched on. Late in the match, Strowman would attempt to hit a powerslam on Drew, only for Drew to be saved by MVP. Drew would then attempt a Claymore only to be distracted by T-Bar and Mace, allowing Strowman to hit the powerslam on Drew for the win, making the WWE Title match at Backlash a triple threat.

These were my top 5 moments from Monday Night Raw this week? What were your top 5 moments and what do you think of the quality of Monday Night RAW after WrestleMania? Let us know in the comments below

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Chairshot Staff Picks: Money In The Bank

Extra, extra read all about it… Chairshot Staff picks are in!!!

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