Opinion

Greg DeMarco: This Is Really Getting Stupid

We’re days away from possibly the biggest WrestleMania in history, and Greg DeMarco is not happy with the energy being dedicated to stupid things…

Published

1 year ago

April 4, 2024

Greg DeMarco

We’re days away from possibly the biggest WrestleMania in history, and Greg DeMarco is not happy with the energy being dedicated to stupid things…

It’s WrestleMania Week, baby! The wrestling’s Christmas (for those who celebrate), and for most fans–ranging from the most hardcore to the most casual–this truly is “the most wonderful time of the year.”

Yet I sit here on a Wednesday night typing away about the point/counter-point taking place regarding CM Punk’s interview with Ariel Helwani on the latter’s MMA Hour. If you haven’t heard the interview, Mr. Tito has a great breakdown at NoDQ that will get you caught up, or you can watch it here:

Punk discusses all sorts of topics, including his time in AEW, the transition to WWE, and so much more. It’s highly worth the listen, not just for the AEW talk.

And in it, he does have some not so nice things to say about Tony Khan and the management of AEW…

“He’s not a boss. He’s a nice guy. And I think ultimately that is a detriment to the company. But it’s not my company. I’m an outsider.”

“I can’t tell you what Tony is thinking but I can tell you I never did anything to make him ‘fear for his life.”

“There is a continued effort to slander my character.”

“This isn’t a real business. This isn’t a business that’s predicated on making money, drawing money, selling tickets, doing business. It’s not what it was sold to me as.”

“A lot of people are stuck in the Indy Mind set. I get it, it’s where I came from. But if your more happy that you had a 5-star match that some goof loved but the building is only a quarter full; then we are not in the same business.”

Another interesting development is that the NDA (non-disclosure agreement) Punk signed was more about not talking about the EVP’s involvement than anything else. That, to me, is very telling about Tony Khan’s management of everyone in the situation.

He discusses so much more, I am barely scratching the surface. But these are most important (at least to this article) because they focus on AEW. And that meant (you guessed it!) AEW had to react.

Because of course they did.

And the man leading that charge, surprisingly (to me) was none than the former Edge, “The (Still) Rated R Superstar” Adam Copeland:

“There’s been a lot of negative BS that has been spewed this week, there has. Screw that. I wanna talk about the positives… AEW makes pro-wrestling better, AEW makes pro-wrestling more fun, and AEW is where the best wrestle.”

You can see more here:

Adam Copeland wants everyone to celebrate professional wrestling!

Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!@RatedRCopeland pic.twitter.com/SdhQqAvUS8

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 4, 2024

Look, the man tried–he even dropped a WWF reference. But he just had to lean into AEW vs WWE in the end, despite his claims to the contrary. And in the end, it was Adam Copeland, WWE Hall Of Famer, 11-time world champion, shilling for Tony Khan, and ending (at least in the clip above) with the fancy “AEW Is Where The Best Wrestle” slogan.

AEW: Where The Best Wrestle#AEWDynamite

— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) April 4, 2024

For those of us watching in the days of WCW, that might immediately conjure up memories of their “WCW: Where The Big Boys Play” slogan, the latest in a long line of similarities between AEW and the company that beat WWE for 83 straight weeks.

And we all know how that ended.

“But Greg, CM Punk said what he said, why can’t Adam Copeland/AEW have a rebuttal?”

That’s a fair question, but allow me to point one thing that is truly being overlooked, here:

CM Punk was being interviewed. He was being asked questions by a journalist. He wasn’t cutting a promo. He didn’t have an agenda (and, if you look closely, hasn’t shown any signs of having an agenda since the end of his return promo in November). If Ariel Helwani spent two hours asking CM Punk about his time in Ring Of Honor and his old Pepsi tattoo, Punk would have spent two hours talking about his time in Ring Of Honor and his old Pepsi tattoo.

He was answering questions.

Adam Copeland? He cut a promo. He went to the ring with an agenda. He tried to be the happy medium, but it didn’t end up that way when the agenda pushed through.

Do I blame him? Maybe.

If I blame him, it’s only 50% blame. He’s only desirable to AEW because of his legendary WWE career, which included the accolades mentioned above and many many others–the man is one of the most decorated performers in WWE history. But he’s also a company guy, supporting the guy who signs the checks. I’m someone who is gainfully employed, and I have a boss who always has my back. Thus, I always have her back, too.

So I get it. But you can’t equate the two. An unscripted media appearance is not the same as a planned (scripted) in-ring promo that’s part of a pro wrestling broadcast.

And that’s where this is getting stupid. The need to retaliate is what makes it stupid. WWE hasn’t ignored AEW like many claim. Hell, in the past 12 months we’ve heard WWE commentary refer to Chris Jericho, Daniel Bryan Danielson, Sting, Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, and more. Pat McAfee damn near referenced Darby Allin and The Young Bucks when praising Sting’s final match. And remember, this is the same company who put over Impact Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace like a monster in the Royal Rumble.

These actions are not the same. WWE didn’t put AEW on the defensive, AEW put itself on the defensive.

As for the necessity of Adam Copeland’s promo? Ask yourself these questions:

Will it sell tickets?
Will it increase viewers?
Will it prevent ticket sales from dropping?
Will it prevent viewership from dropping?

The answer to all four of these questions is the same–NO. It simply wasn’t needed.

You know what’s better than saying “AEW: Where The Best Wrestle?” Just going out there and being an alternative, instead of a lesser-than version of the WWE Raw and SmackDown presentation.

But that’s another column for another time! In the meantime, I implore you to overlook the BS and enjoy wrestling’s Most Wonderful Time Of The Year.

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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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Opinion

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