Opinion
Cook’s WWE Survivor Series 2021 Gambling Picks
Survivor Series is coming up, so that means Cook has some betting lines! Anyone looking to make money this Sunday, check out the odds!

If you’re a WWE Superstar and have made it to Survivor Series, you kinda have to feel like a survivor already, right? Lots of budget cuts lately, to the point where it’s tough to keep track of who’s still employed by WWE and who isn’t. As far as I know, the people listed in the matches below and the twenty-five people in The Rock 25th Anniversary Battle Royal are still employed. For now.
It looks like a fun card on paper. The build has been pretty blah, but isn’t that par for the course with WWE these days? There’s some really good matches going on, you just gotta ignore everything going on around it. BetOnline has some odds on these matches, so we’ll take a look at them for entertainment purposes.
United States Champion vs. Intercontinental Champion
Damian Priest (-240) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (+165)
.@ArcherOfInfamy and @ShinsukeN are ready to rock THIS SUNDAY at #SurvivorSeries. #USTitle #ICTitle #TeamRaw #TeamSmackDown pic.twitter.com/LKQJnJlHYI
— WWE (@WWE) November 19, 2021
I like how Nakamura has a championship, yet is still in the role of putting people over on big shows. He lost to Roman Reigns on the Tribute to the Troops event, and now he’s here to lose to Damian Priest. Which, don’t get me wrong, is the right thing to do. Priest is on his way up, and Shinsuke is what he is at this point. It just strikes me as kinda funny, you know? At least Nakamura does a good job. No reason to bet on the underdog here though, unless Priest pisses somebody off backstage.
Raw Tag Team Champions vs. SmackDown Tag Team Champions
RK-Bro (-220) vs. The Usos (+155)
"Randy's never beaten me in a match. He forgot, but he's done a lot in his life, it was a blip for him but a huge moment for me."
"Randy definitely didn't remember, he had no idea we wrestled before!"@SuperKingofBros remembers beating @RandyOrton at #SurvivorSeries in 2019 🤠pic.twitter.com/Yo7vRDNIUu
— WWE on BT Sport (@btsportwwe) November 18, 2021
One of these teams has been pretty active in WWE’s tag team division for what feels like decades now. The other just recently formed and features Randy Orton, who always turns against his friends in the end. And somehow Randy Orton & Riddle are the favorites? Come on now. I know they’re the new freshness & all that, but the Usos have been here since Day One Ish and can do the damn thing.
Women’s Survivor Series Elimination Match
Team Raw (Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, Carmella & Queen Zelina) (-130) vs. Team SmackDown (Sasha Banks, Shayna Baszler, Shotzi, Natalya & Toni Storm) (-110)
.@SashaBanksWWE had to give a strong reminder that she’s the captain of team #SmackDown! @ShotziWWE pic.twitter.com/dHrTR74n0a
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2021
We all love Survivor Series elimination matches, right? Especially when they deal with BRAND SUPREMACY instead of, you know, personal issues between wrestlers. OK, so some of these wrestlers do have personal issues with each other, but we’re expected to buy them as part of cohesive units. It’s bass-ackwards, I’ve mentioned this ever since they started doing it and I’ll probably keep mentioning it until they stop doing it.
On the bright side, most of the people involved in this match are good to competent in the ring, or at least are interesting. So it should be a decent enough show. I’m guessing either Bianca or Sasha will be part of the surviving crop of talent…Sasha & Toni Storm? Toni needs a win if we’re meant to take her seriously against Charlotte Flair. I’m leaning towards Team SmackDown here.
Men’s Survivor Series Elimination Match
Team Raw (Seth Rollins, Finn Balor, Kevin Owens, Bobby Lashley & Austin Theory) (+150) vs. Team SmackDown (Drew McIntyre, Jeff Hardy, King Woods, Happy Corbin & Sheamus) (-200)
.@DMcIntyreWWE & @JEFFHARDYBRAND send a message to the #WWERaw #SurvivorSeries team. #SmackDown. pic.twitter.com/29YOQAkeJZ
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2021
Team SmackDown seems like the smart pick here too, mostly because Drew McIntyre is on that team and will likely be going over since they like to keep him strong. I could see him as a sole survivor here. If Raw wins, expect Seth Rollins or Kevin Owens to be victorious since they’re in line to challenge Big E. More likely that there’s a miscommunication with the Raw bunch though.
Raw Women’s Champion vs. SmackDown Women’s Champion
Becky Lynch (-400) vs. Charlotte Flair (+250)
No one on our roster acts like this, man or woman. Gender ain’t the issue here. https://t.co/YtbiZLVvrr
— The Man (@BeckyLynchWWE) November 16, 2021
This is the kind of feud I would have really sunk my teeth into when I was a teenager just getting started learning about all the backstage wrestling gossip. It was always so interesting to read about wrestlers that *really* hated each other, or when something was a SHOOT. Oh, I totally bought into that kind of stuff when I was a youngster. Now I’m old and really don’t give a crap about how any of these people feel about each other. I couldn’t care less whether or not Becky & Charlotte are still BFFs, or if they’ve grown apart, or whose side the locker room is taking in the matter.
I’m also smart enough to know that people like Young Me are who WWE is trying to appeal to with this sort of thing. Hopefully for their sake there are plenty of teenage wrestling nerds learning about the business on the Internet that can buy the idea of “Everything you’re watching is fake, but THIS is real, brother!” This should be a damn good match considering who’s involved, I just hope they don’t do some lame shoot-work thing as the finish. We still don’t need another ode to Montreal.
But, Charlotte Flair at +250 might be a good bet if they’re doing something fishy. I’m just saying.
WWE Champion vs. Universal Champion
Big E (+300) vs. Roman Reigns (-500)
.@WWEBigE comes to aid King Woods @AustinCreedWins’s and sends a message to @WWERomanReigns before they battle on Sunday at #SurvivorSeries! #SmackDown @WWEUsos @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/eD8hPxW6cV
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2021
It says something about how much people like Big E that the odds here are this close. Roman’s typically a much bigger favorite than this, and for good reason. He’s been trucking fools for over 400 days as Universal Champion, and there isn’t a soul on the SmackDown roster that looks like a threat to take that title off of him. You might tell me “Drew McIntyre”, but even that seems like a bit of a pipe dream at this point.
Big E at least has something of a chance. He’s been all over the media making appearances on various programs leading into this show. Comes off well, like a good dude. You could see him in the top guy role for some time. Doesn’t mean he’s going to beat Roman Reigns, but Big E’s future seems bright. He should at least remain employed for the rest of 2021. As for Roman Reigns, one wonders if this #Rock25 tease is leading anywhere for him.
Thanks for reading, and enjoy the PPV! Or the football or whatever else you plan on doing Sunday night.
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Opinion
Chairshot Staff Picks: Money In The Bank
Extra, extra read all about it… Chairshot Staff picks are in!!!

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
In closing I want to thank everyone on the panel for participating with their picks! You can follow each prognosticator/podcaster on X @ the handles below. We all enjoy Pro Wrestling so remember three things… be respectful of others, comparison is the thief of joy and HAVE FUN!
- AJ – @PhenomenalAJB
- Andrew – @IWCWarChief
- Dave – @AttitudeAgg
- DJ – @TheMindlessPod
- DPP – @itsmeDPP
- Jason – @JediFett
- Patrick – @WrestlngRealist
- Rey – @itsreycash
- Rob – @rbonne1
- Greg – @gregdemarco44
- PC – @PCTunney
- TheChairshot.com – @ChairshotMedia
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CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALS
Attitude Of Aggression Podcast & The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history)
TheChairshot.com PRESENTS...IMMEDIATE POST WWE PLE REACTIONS w/ DJ(Mindless), Tunney(DWI) & Friends
Patrick O'Dowd's 5X5
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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 11-0Â
- 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
In closing I want to thank everyone on the panel for participating with their picks! You can follow each prognosticator/podcaster on X @ the handles below. We all enjoy Pro Wrestling so remember three things… be respectful of others, comparison is the thief of joy and HAVE FUN!
- AJ – @PhenomenalAJB
- Andrew – @IWCWarChief
- Dave – @AttitudeAgg
- DJ – @TheMindlessPod
- DPP – @itsmeDPP
- Jason – @JediFett
- Patrick – @WrestlngRealist
- Rey – @itsreycash
- Rob – @rbonne1
- Greg – @gregdemarco44
- PC – @PCTunney
- TheChairshot.com – @ChairshotMedia
prowrestlingtees.com/TheChairshot – a PLETHORA of GREAT designs…MAKES A GREAT GIFT!
About Chairshot Radio Network
Launched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you’ll find!
 MONDAY – Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture)
TUESDAY – 4 Corners Podcast (sports)
WEDNESDAY – The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling)Â
THURSDAY – POD is WAR (Los Tres Friends)
FRIDAY – DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect)
SATURDAY – The Mindless Wrestling Podcast
SUNDAY – Keeping the news ridiculous… The Oddity / The Front and Center Sports PodcastÂ
CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALS
Attitude Of Aggression Podcast & The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE’s PPV/PLE history)
TheChairshot.com PRESENTS…IMMEDIATE POST WWE PLE REACTIONS w/ DJ(Mindless), Tunney(DWI) & Friends
Patrick O’Dowd’s 5X5
Classic POD is WAR
Â
Chairshot Radio Network
Your home for the hardest hitting podcasts… Sports, Entertainment and Sports Entertainment!
Listen on your favorite platform!
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About Chairshot Radio Network
Launched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you’ll find!
 MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture)
TUESDAY - Musical Chairs (music) / Hockey Talk (NHL)
WEDNESDAY - The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling)Â
THURSDAY - Keeping the news ridiculous... The Oddity / Chairshot NFL (NFL)
FRIDAY - DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect)
SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling Podcast
SUNDAY - The Front and Center Sports PodcastÂ
CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALS
Attitude Of Aggression Podcast & The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history)
TheChairshot.com PRESENTS...IMMEDIATE POST WWE PLE REACTIONS w/ DJ(Mindless), Tunney(DWI) & Friends
Patrick O'Dowd's 5X5
Classic POD is WAR
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Let us know what you think on social media @ChairshotMedia and always remember to use the hashtag #UseYourHead!