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Ranking Matches From TakeOver: Stand And Deliver Night Two

Bodeen lists out how the Stand and Deliver Night 2 matches resonated with him! Do you agree?

Published

4 years ago

April 10, 2021

After an epic night one, night two of TakeOver had a big job in carrying the momentum after a great night of wrestling. While, personally I felt night one of Stand and Deliver was a better showing for the black and yellow brand, night two was still an outstanding night of wrestling.

So, as we get ready for WrestleMania let us rank the matches from night two of TakeOver: Stand and Deliver.

5. Indi Hartwell and Candice LeRae vs Shotzi Blackheart and Ember Moon

While this match was nothing special, it was still an extremely solid tag match on a card that has no weaknesses. This was a classic tag team match formula of heel vs faces as Indi Hartwell and Candice LeRae isolated Shotzi and Blackheart early in the match, keeping them away from Ember moon who was waiting for a hot tag throughout the match, with Shotzi eventually getting the hot tag to Ember, allowing Ember to attack Hartwell and LeRae, changing the momentum in the match.

The Tag Team Champions would push the challengers to their limit but it would not be enough as Candice LeRae kicked out of a double team move from Blackheart and Moon. The challengers would then turn the tides on the Tag Team Champions and hit The Way on Blackheart only for Ember Moon to break up the pin.

The Tag Team Champions would then finish things after Ember Moon hit both Hartwell and LeRae with a double Elcsipe. Allowing Shotzi Blackheart to hit Indi Hartwell with a diving senton to retain the Women’s Tag Team Titles in a solid match that helped set up the prestige of the Women’s Tag Team Titles.

4. Johnny Gargano vs Bronson Reed

Johnny Gargano’s Johnny Takeover nickname has been well earned over the years. Every TakeOver, Johnny Gargano has put on amazing matches every TakeOver whether he is a face or a heel and has helped make TakeOver a special event. Gargano’s match against Bronson Reed during night two, would no different has the North American Champion once again stood out the show, using his in-ring experience to push the big man in a thrilling contest.

Despite being in a gauntlet match 24 hours earlier Bronson Reed would start off the match strong, dominating the North American Champion early in the match. Gargano would then use his in-ring experience and target the ribs of Bronson Reed, to gain an advantage. Gargano would then lock in the Gargano escape with Bronson Reed, just getting to the ropes for the break.

After pushing the North American Champion and taking out Austin Theory with a suicide dive outside the ring, Bronson Reed would attempt to hit a moonsault on Johnny Gargano. Gargano would then move out the way and hit two Final Beat DDTs onto Bronson Reed to retain his North American Championship, with both men looking strong as they put on a great match.

3. Santos Escobar vs Jordan Devlin

After months of mystery and questions surrounding the Cruiserweight Championship, it was finally time for the debate to be settled as Santos Escobar took on the Irish Ace, Jordan Devlin in a ladder match to open the show. Both men would push each other to the limit in a thrilling contest that saw Jordan Devlin change colors as he became the face throughout the match, surviving the onslaught of offense that Santos Escobar threw at him

The Irish Ace would be the first man to introduce a ladder in the match as he drilled Escobar in the face early in the match. Devlin would then attempt to end the match early and climb the ladder only for Santos Escobar to throw Devlin face first in the match. This would allow Escobar to dominate Devlin throughout the match. However, Devlin would push on through the pain and even hit an amazing moonsault from the top of a ladder.

Devlin’s moonsault would allow Devlin to climb the ladder only for Raul Mendoza and Joaquin Wilde to run interference and throw Devlin off the ladder. Allowing Escobar to get back in the match. The match would end after both men fought on top of a ladder, with Escobar pushing Devlin off with Devlin landing on a ladder in the corner on the way down, breaking in half. Escobar would then grab the titles to end the match.

2. Adam Cole vs Kyle O’Reilly

After one of the most intense builds in NXT history, it was finally time for Adam Cole to take on Kyle O’Reilly. This match, without a doubt, had a big match feel around it as both men made their new entrances surrounded by security. Both men would waste no time in attacking each other, brawling with each other just moments after the bell rang. Kyle would then get the upper hand over Adam Cole in the early seconds of the match. Cole would then change the momentum soon after, hitting his former Undisputed Era member with multiple chair shots.

Cole would then savagely attack the injured neck of Kyle throughout the match. Despite the onslaught of offense from Cole, Kyle would turn the tide and even look to hit the brainbuster on Cole on the steel steps, only to pull out, however, Kyle would later hit a brainbuster on Cole on the announce table. Both men would then trade strikes, sitting down with Cole hitting a low blow on Kyle. Cole would then get frustrated at the ref, taking him out for getting in the way. However, this would cost Cole as Cole hit the Panama Sunrise with no referee to count.

Cole and O’Reilly would then continue their fight outside the ring, on the entrance ramp. With both men getting sent through a steel plate of the entrance ramp. Cole would then hit a wounded O’Reilly hit a brainbuster on the steel steps and throw Kyle in the ring only for Kyle to kick out. Cole would then attempt to finish Kyle by dragging him to the top rope, allowing Kyle to hit Adam with a low blow. This would send Cole on the ring near a steel chair this would allow O’Reilly to wrap in his knee with a steel chain and hit a near drop pushing Adam’s throat against the steel chair, with Kyle then getting a pin in an amazing match, with the only downside being its long length.

1. Karrion Kross vs Finn Balor

Sometimes simplicity and basic storytelling is the best thing to watch in wrestling. Karrion Kross and Finn Balor showed this as they put on an amazing match with basic, simple storytelling. During the match, Balor targeted the arm and the mid-section of the challenger, using the raw emotion of Kross to bait him to make mistakes throughout the match.

The match would start off with the Champion, showing no fear, smiling despite Kross’s strikes and throws. This would then bait Kross into making his first mistake of the match, as he smashed his shoulder on the ring post. Balor would then target the arm of Kross and eventually hit him with a gutshot, with Balor taking the fight to Kross.

Kross would then fight back as both men continued to trade offense. Late in the match, Balor would lock in the Rings of Saturn onto Kross, only for Kross to escape the hold and hit a series of elbows onto Balor’s neck. Kross would then hit a series of offense onto Balor, with Kross finishing the fight with an elbow to the back of the neck.

These were my rankings from night two of TakeOver Stand and deliver. What were your favorite matches and what did you think of the two-night TakeOver format? Let us know in the comments below.

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Chairshot Staff Picks: Money In The Bank

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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