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Bodeen’s Top 5 Moments: WWE NXT (4/27/21)

Bodeen lists out his Top 5 moments from this past NXT episode!

Published

4 years ago

April 29, 2021

While not quite to the standard of recent episodes of NXT, this week’s edition of the black and yellow brand still delivered a fun two hours of wrestling that helped advance several feuds within NXT as we continue to see the aftermath of NXT: TakeOver Stand and Deliver.

So with that in mind let’s not waste any more time and go straight into the top 5 moments that stood out on the black and yellow brand this week.

5. Dakota Kai faces Mercedes Martinez as Raquel Gonzalez watches on

NXT would open the show with two of the most talented women in the NXT roster facing off against each other. Dakota Kai and Mercedes Martinez would put on a great opener with both women looking strong as they went back and forth with no women getting a true advantage in the match with the match, unfortunately, being ended early after the NXT Women’s Champion, Raquel Gonzalez attacked Martinez to cause a disqualification

Mercedes Martinez would start the match of aggressively trying to catch Dakota Kai off guard. However, Kai would be the first one to get the upper hand in the match, hitting Martinez with a DDT. Kai would then send Martinez to the corner and hit a low boot on Martinez. Martinez would then fight back late in the match and throw Kai outside the ring, leading to a confrontation with Raquel Gonzalez outside the ring.

This would lead to Raquel Gonzalez hitting a big boot on Martinez to cause a disqualification. Gonzalez would then continue to beat down Martinez as a hurt Dakota Kai watched on. Gonzalez would then finish her brutal assault by throwing Martinez into the barricade screen in the corner sending a message to Martinez as well as the rest of the NXT Women’s division.

4. Adam Cole speaks his mind after TakeOver Stand and Deliver

After his brutal unsanctioned match against Kyle O’Reilly two weeks ago at Takeover: Stand and Deliver, Adam Cole would finally make his feelings known in a pre-recorded interview. Cole would start off the interview in classic heel fashion, showing his annoyance for being interviewed. Cole would then talk about how he felt Kyle got lucky at TakeOver: Stand and Deliver, telling fans that Kyle was not ready for the main event.

Cole would then talk about how he was still the biggest star in NXT and how he has carried NXT for the last four years and how we will soon see the best Adam Cole we have ever seen. Cole would then leave the interview as we sew Kyle O’Reilly watching the interview backstage, showing that the war between Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly is far from being over.

This was a short but sweet promo from Adam Cole as it showed off his cocky heel persona. This segment also did a solid job in setting up a future match between Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly in the future in what is sure to be another great match between the two men.

3. Bronson Reed takes on Austin Theory and The Way

Despite falling short against Johnny Gargano during night two of NXT: TakeOver Stand and Deliver. Bronson Reed would have another opportunity to get into the North American Championship scene as Reed had to face off against The Way member, Austin Theory to get another chance as Johnny Gargano’s North American Championship.

Reed would get the advantage early in the match, only for Austin Theory to regain control after Johnny Gargano superkicked Reed outside the ring allowing Theory to hit a crossbody. However Reed would fight back against Theory and The Way, hitting Theory with a brutal chokeslam for a near fall late in the match.

Things would get out of hand late in the match as Dexter Lumis appeared to look for Indi Hartwell. This would lead to Theory hitting Lumis with an elbow, allowing Reed to take out Theory, with Reed then hitting the Tsunami on Theory to earn another chance at Gargano’s North American Championship.

2. Killian Dain and Drake Maverick put on an underdog effort against Imperium

Before Killian Dain and Drake Maverick could take on Imperium, Maverick would state out his distrust for Killian Dain and his relationship with Imperium. Dain would then relax Maverick’s worried thoughts by telling to have some faith as both men got ready for their match. As the match started things would look bleak for Maverick and Dain as Maverick took most of the punishment early in the match.

Things would look even bleaker for Maverick and Dain as Imperium took out Dain as Maverick tried to tag in Dain, however despite Imperium’s best efforts, Dain would get the hot tag and fight back against Imperium. Things would then get interesting as Imperium distracted the referee, giving Alexander Wolfe a chance to hit Dain with a chair, however, Wolfe would then leave Dain alone.

Despite Maverick’s best efforts Maverick would fall short against Imperium as Imperium hit the uppercut powerbomb combo on Drake Maverick to pin Maverick with Dain feeling guilty after the match as he held a hurt Maverick. This was a great match with plenty of storytelling that helped set up a potential feud between these two teams.

1. MSK team with Kushida to take on Legado del Fantasma

After a solid episode of NXT with no real big moments. MSK and Kushida would take on Legado del Fantasma in an exciting action-packed match that was a great way to finish the show. MSK and Kushida would show off their teamwork early looking like a strong trio as they pushed Legado del Fantasma early in the match. However, Santos Escobar would then powerbomb Kushida through the announce table effectively making the match a 3 on 2 handicap match.

Wes Lee would then be left alone in the ring as Legado del Fantasma dominated Wes Lee with the numbers advantage. Despite the best effort from Carter and Kushida to fight back Legado del Fantasma would get the last laugh as Mendoza and Wilde hit a double team on Carter for the win.

After the match, Legado del Fantasma would all hold the gold in a great match that set up future feuds with MSK and Legado del Fantasma for the NXT Tag Team Championship as well as a future feud with Kushida and Santos Escobar for the Cruiserweight Championship.

These were my top 5 moments from a solid episode of NXT this week. What were your top 5 moments from the black and yellow brand this week and what do you think of NXT’s recent form after moving to Tuesdays recently. Let us know in the comments down 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