Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Showing posts with label WWE Extreme Rules. Show all posts
Showing posts with label WWE Extreme Rules. Show all posts
The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch) beat Imperium (GUNTHER, Giovanni Vinci, Ludwig Kaiser) in a six-man Good Old Donnybrook Match.
Backstage, Megan Morant interviews The Miz. Miz says he is here after what happened last week, and as he continues to address Dexter Lumis, he suddenly notices the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, Gritty. Gritty shows off his exclusive Extreme Rules shirt, which Miz throws down and stomps on before telling him that this is what he thinks of his city. Miz leaves, then Gritty throws his shirt at him.
"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey beats Liv Morgan with a modified bicep crusher to become a two-time WWE SmackDown Women's Champion in an Extreme Rules Match. After the match, Liv Morgan is seen smiling.
Karrion Kross beats Drew McIntyre in a strap match after Scarlett stands in the way of the Claymore Kick and sprays pepper spray into McIntyre's eyes.
Backstage, The Miz calls Maryse. Miz tells Maryse that he will do whatever it takes to make sure that nothing goes wrong during his birthday celebration, then Gritty shows up and mocks Miz talking on his cellphone.
Nikkita Lyons is seen in the crowd before the next match.
Bianca Belair retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Bayley in a Ladder Match despite interference by Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai.
Finn Balor beats Edge in an "I Quit" Match after The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio, Rhea Ripley) hold down Edge and Rhea Ripley threatens to hit Beth Phoenix - who rescues Edge from being handcuffed on the top rope during the match - with the Con-Chair-To. Edge quits, but Rhea hits Beth with the Con-Chair-To anyway.
Backstage, The Miz is about to meet with Triple H regarding his birthday celebration when Gritty hands Miz his shirt. The Miz beats Gritty up, then Dexter Lumis shows up right behind him. Lumis grabs Miz and chokes him out with Silence, then helps Gritty up. Gritty kicks Miz in the gut before he and Dexter Lumis leave.
Bron Breakker is seen in the crowd before the next match.
Matt Riddle beats Seth "Freakin'" Rollins in a Fight Pit Match with a triangle hold. After the match, the arena goes dark, then "He's Got The Whole World In His Hand" is heard. Life-size Firefly Fun House characters are seen in the crowd, and a Fiend mask is seen on the announce table. The Fiend is seen last, then we see a wooden door. Above the door is an abandoned Firefly Fun House. The Firefly Fun House is warped, and the TV shows a static image of a mask saying "Who killed the world? You did." Light and smoke then comes out of the wooden door, which breaks open. Suddenly, a man in a mask with a lantern comes out. He removes his mask to reveal that he is Bray Wyatt. He says "I'm here," then we see an upside-down picture of a moth with a human skull after he blows on the lantern.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber gets an impromptu interview "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos when The New Day show up. Suddenly, Bobby Lashley attacks Big E, and Styles and Omos attack Kofi and Woods. The ensuing brawl is quickly broken up.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Omos and Bobby Lashley is made official for later tonight.
In a WWE Digital Exclusive from earlier today, Angelo Dawkins tells Montez Ford that he has his back when it comes to winning the SmackDown Tag Team Championships.
Before the next match, Carmella confronts Liv Morgan for sending her face-first into a turnbuckle, then says she is the most beautiful woman in the WWE and that her face is her biggest asset and lets her pay her bills. She says that her face separates her from "nasty people" like Liv Morgan, then says Liv Morgan attacked her face because she cannot stand her. She then says that she is not and that Liv is not, then Liv Morgan attacks her as soon as she turns her back.
Liv Morgan beats Carmella in the kick-off match.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Paul Heyman, who says that Roman Reigns will still be Universal Champion going into Crown Jewel tonight even after the events of last week.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beat "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Omos and Bobby Lashley.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford).
Backstage, we hear from Bobby Lashley, who calls Big E a coward for cashing in the Money In The Bank contract, then calls him a "chickenshit" after his win tonight, daring him to defend the WWE Championship against him on Raw, as he wants his title back.
Charlotte Flair retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Alexa Bliss after tossing Lilly at Alexa Bliss. After the match, Charlotte Flair tells Lilly apart and lifts Lilly's torn shell along with the Raw Women's Championship. Alexa Bliss attacks Charlotte for this, but Charlotte sends Alexa over the announce table. After Charlotte leaves, we see the remnants of what was Lilly, and Alexa screams and cries after seeing Lilly's remains. Alexa is also seen foaming at the mouth with rage.
Damian Priest retains the WWE United States Championship against Sheamus and Jeff Hardy in a Triple Threat Match after Sheamus hits Jeff Hardy with a Brogue Kick only for Priest to beat him with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Jeff Hardy and Damian Priest share a sign of respect in the ring.
We hear from Big E, who says Bobby Lashley has lost his mind and that he will help him find it. He says he hides behind no one and tells Lashley to be ready when he defends the WWE Championship tomorrow night on Raw.
Bianca Belair beats Becky Lynch by disqualification after Sasha Banks runs in from out of nowhere and attacks Bianca as she is about to reverse the Dis-Arm-Her into a K.O.D. Becky Lynch retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship. After the match, Becky Lynch gives Sasha Banks the thumbs-up, then Sasha attacks her, too. Bianca fights back, but Sasha lays them both out.
It is announced that Bobby Lashley vs. Big E for the WWE Championship will kick off Raw tomorrow night.
Roman Reigns retains the WWE Universal Championship against "The Demon" Finn Balor in an Extreme Rules Match after The Demon revives while his theme music suddenly plays. As The Demon goes for the Coup De Grace, the top turnbuckle collapses on all four corners of the ring, causing The Demon to tweak his knee and allowing Roman Reigns to hit the Spear to retain.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E). Kofi says that to understand the table, you must be one with a table. He and Big E state that they have eaten and slept on tables, and the be one with wood, the wood must be in them. Because of this, they have hired a tables guru: D-Von Dudley, who shows up. After hilariously bringing up The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) putting The New Day through a table, D-Von says that one must simply put somebody through a table.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews MVP and Bobby Lashley. MVP refuses to reveal how much he spent to create his custom Unites States Championship belt, then Bobby Lashley says a real champion comes to work, but Apollo Crews has gone missing since he and MVP beat them up. MVP admits that while Crews is officially the champion, he will still have to deal with "the greatest United States Champion of all time" in him even if Crews is 100%, and he has the wisdom to know that he will be champion going forward. MVP says Crews' youthful exuberance got in the way when he wanted to help, and says that a wise man learns from the mistakes of others. He says that after tonight, everyone will get wise and Crews will ponder his lack of wisdom, as it is wise not to cross him or Lashley.
Kevin Owens beats Murphy on the kick-off.
Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) in a Tables Match to become the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions after Cesaro blocks a top rope hurricanrana and powerbombs Kofi Kingston through two tables.
Backstage, Alexa Bliss, Nikki Cross, Asuka and Kairi Sane pep each other up and raise each other's confidence.
Bayley retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Nikki Cross after Sasha Banks gets on the ring apron and distracts the referee, handing her "BOSS" knuckle ring to Bayley to use as a weapon.
It's time for Firefly Fun House. The Fun House looks like a laboratory, and Bray Wyatt has a Dracula-like appearance as he says it has been "a ghastly, ghoul-y evening" so far before presenting the footage of the SmackDown karaoke competition from two weeks ago. Bray chastises Ramblin' Rabbit for showing that footage, then states that Braun Strowman will come home tonight.
It is announced that tonight's United States Championship match will not take place, as Apollo Crews is not medically cleared and did not pass his pre-match physical due to an injury suffered from Bobby Lashley. MVP and Lashley show up, and MVP says what happened to Crews is a lesson to those who want to cross Lashley, then MVP tells Lashley that he cannot hurt someone with the Full to the point that it hurts his career before they both laugh. MVP declares himself the new WWE United States Champion and that he has won by forfeit.
SummerSlam is live on WWE Network on Sunday, August 23rd!
Seth Rollins beats Rey Mysterio in an Eye For An Eye Match after forcing Rey's eyes into the corner of a step of the steel stairs. After the match, medical staff tend to Rey, and Seth Rollins is forced to look away and throw up slightly after what he has done. After medical staff help Rey to the back, Rollins walks up the ramp and heads backstage.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Bayley, who says that she was a fan of Rey Mysterio growing up, and tells Rey that he has a long road ahead of him before proclaiming that he has no double vision as she is a double champion. After introducing Sasha Banks and bragging about beating Nikki Cross, she says that Sasha will beat Alexa, that they will own all the women's gold and that all will be right with the world.
Sasha Banks beats Asuka, but whether or not she wins the WWE Raw Women's Championship is thrown into question. During the match, Bayley throws one of her championship belts into the ring, The referee notices this, and he is distracted as Sasha taps to the Asuka Lock. Bayley gets in the ring but is caught by the referee and superkicked by Asuka. Sasha Banks tries to use the title belt as a weapon only to be caught by the referee. Asuka tries to spit green mist into Bayley's face only to inadvertently hit the referee in the face. Asuka locks in the Asuka Lock, but Bayley uses the title belt as a weapon and hits Asuka with it. She then takes the referee's shirt off and counts the pinfall for Sasha, giving Sasha the win before demanding the bell be rung.
It is announced that Rey Mysterio is being treated for his eye injury, and if his eye is not completely severed, he can maintain his vision.
Before the next match, Dolph Ziggler says that Drew McIntyre made a big mistake, and announces that their match will be an Extreme Rules Match, with Extreme Rules only applying to Dolph. He also announces that if McIntyre gets himself disqualified, the WWE Championship will change hands.
Drew McIntyre retains the WWE Championship agianst Dolph Ziggler in an Extreme Rules Match where Drew must wrestle according to the rules of a standard wrestling match.
The Wyatt Swamp Fight between Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman ends with both men going into the water of the swamp. Bray briefly resurfaces, then comes back out as The Fiend.
Backstage, Kevin Owens says that he has a match with Dolph Ziggler tonight, and that he works for WWE, not for Shane McMahon. If WWE wants him in a match, he is going to be there.
Backstage, Baron Corbin compliments Lacey Evans on how she looks, then says that they will pay Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch back tonight for all the anguish they have caused them. Lacey Evans says it is time to beat some sense into Becky, and says that Becky and Rollins' relationship will end in heartbreak as they become known as the ones two took their titles and destroyed their relationship.
Shinsuke Nakamura beats Finn Balor to become the WWE Intercontinental Champion after dodging the Coup De Grace.
Drew Gulak retains the WWE Cruiserweight Championship against "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese.
Roman Reigns and The Undertaker beat Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre in a no-holds-barred match despite constant interference from Elias.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins. Rollins says she and Becky know what is at stake tonight and where they are at, and Becky says Philadelphia, Pennsylvania loves getting a little extreme. Rollins says their trip through the city provided plenty of inspiration for their Extreme Rules match tonight, and they also have the motivation and the options. Becky says the only option they do not have is losing.
Raw Reunion, starring multiple Superstars of WWE and Raw's past, is one week from tomorrow.
The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso).
SummerSlam is live on WWE Network on August 11th!
Aleister Black beats Cesaro.
Backstage, R-Truth and Carmella put up wanted posters of Drake Maverick and his wife when Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross show up. R-Truth asks them for where Drake Maverick is, and Alexa gives a fake answer. After R-Truth and Carmella leave, Alexa Bliss gifts Nikki Cross with a "Twisted Bliss Coffee" T-shirt. As Alexa and Nikki hug, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up and ask where the party will be at when they win. They also laugh when Nikki Cross says she is serious about being co-champion with Alexa Bliss. Alexa says they will do anything for each other and prove them wrong, then leave. Angelo Dawkins asks if it is weird that he wants to party with Nikki.
Bayley retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Nikki Cross and Alexa Bliss in a 2-on-1 handicap match.
Braun Strowman beats Bobby Lashley in a Last Man Standing Match following a running powerslam into a giant box positioned in front of an arena entrance, from which Strowman breaks through to get back on his feet to win.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who says that Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson are more than friends and that the reunion of The Club has nothing to do with Ricochet. He admits that Ricochet is a talented superstar, but he will be taking the United States title from him tonight.
The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) beat the team of "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan and Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) to win the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships and become tag team champions for the sixth time in WWE.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton is about to interview The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) when Paul Heyman sneaks up, gets the microphone and talks on the stage. Paul Heyman says that he is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as well as the entire concept of extreme, and he will be damned if he is not part of history tonight. He then announces that Brock Lesnar will cash in the Money In The Bank contract tonight, and that he will have the honor and privilege of leaving with either the WWE or Universal Championship. He then says he would be stupid for spoiling this, and asks the crowd to ask themselves if he is telling the truth or if he is Paul Heyman.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Ricochet with help from Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) to win the WWE United States Championship for a third time.
Kevin Owens beats Dolph Ziggler in mere seconds with a Stunner. After the match, Owens grabs a microphone and says he stands behind what he said about Shane McMahon, and that Shane - who can't suspend or fire him tonight thanks to a Tombstone Piledriver - can kiss his ass and go straight to Hell.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Samoa Joe, who says that he is here to end Kofi Kingston's "unexceptional" reign and start a nightmare that begins when Kofi sees him being crowned champion.
Kofi Kingston retains the WWE Championship against Samoa Joe.
Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch beat Baron Corbin and Lacey Evans in a Winners Take All Extreme Rules Mixed Tag Team Match to retain the WWE Universal Championship and the WWE Raw Women's Championship respectively after Rollins gives Corbin a beating following Corbin hitting Becky with End of Days. After the match, Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman and a referee all show up, and Lesnar cashes in his Money In The Bank contract. After one F5, Lesnar wins the WWE Universal Championship for a third time.
Andrade "Cien" Almas beats Sin Cara following the distraction by Zelina Vega.
Renee Young interviews "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura, who refuses to answer questions from her or anyone else on the kick-off panel, saying Sam Roberts is a clown before saying he will take everything away from Jeff Hardy including the United States title.
We see footage from yesterday of Raw General Manager Kurt Angle throwing the honorary first pitch for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) in a Tables Match after Young hits a top rope elbow on Kofi as Kofi holds on to Young.
We hear from Bray Wyatt and Matt Hardy. Matt says the rules of war are about to become extreme against The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel), while Bray says they are here and they are next.
"Ronda" Ronda Rousey - who has a ticket - is seen in the front row with friends.
The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) beat Bray Wyatt and Matt Hardy to become the WWE Raw Tag Team Champions! After the match, Charly Caruso interviews The B-Team. Axel celebrates, while Bo says they have prove the "B" stands for "best."
Backstage, Renee Young interviews Raw General Manager Kurt Angle, who announces that negotiations have been re-opened with Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar. Heyman has told him that Brock Lesnar is not interested in returning to WWE at this time, and demands that Lesnar either show up to Raw tomorrow night, come to an agreement on his next Universal Championship match, or be stripped of the Universal Championship.
Finn Balor beats Baron Corbin after reversing the End of Days into an inside cradle.
SummerSlam is coming to WWE Network and pay-per-view August 19th!
Backstage, The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan) are seen attacking Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane), and Rowan takes out one of Kane's knees with a mallet after smashing a steel door into it.
Carmella retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Asuka in a match with James Ellsworth suspended high above the ring in a shark cage. During the match, James Ellsworth picks the lock on the shark cage and escapes, but gets a bandana on his pants leg caught on the cage. As ring crew workers work to get Ellsworth down by lowering the cage, Asuka attacks them before attacking Ellsworth. Carmella then gets back in the ring, grabs Asuka from behind and pushes her forehead-first into the shark cage wall to retain the title. After the match, Asuka attacks the ring crew workers again, then unleashes her anger on Ellsworth, hitting him with multiple German suplexes and nearly putting him out with the Asuka Lock.
"The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura beats Jeff Hardy in mere seconds to become the WWE United States Champion! Before the match begins, Nakamura hits Jeff Hardy with a low blow while the rest is not looking. After the referee asks Jeff Hardy if he wants to continue, Hardy says yes, and Nakamura hits the Kinshasa as soon as the bell rings to win the title. After the match, Randy Orton returns for the first time in months and stares down Nakamura, who is standing on top of one of the commentary tables. Orton notices Jeff Hardy get up, then grabs him by the legs, stomps him right in the gut and leaves.
Kevin Owens beats Braun Strowman in a Steel Cage Match after Strowman tosses him off the top of the cage wall and onto a commentary table. EMTs show up after the match and get Owens on a gurney while Strowman walks away.
It is announced that WWE Super Show-Down from Melbourne, Australia will air on the WWE Network on Saturday, October 6th.
The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane). Kane is initially not part of the match due to the knee injury suffered backstage earlier in the show by Rowan, effectively making the match a two-on-one handicap match for most of its duration until he comes back with a cast on his leg. Despite his best efforts, The Bludgeon Brothers still manage to retain the SmackDown tag team titles.
Backstage, Roman Reigns is met by The B-Team, who tells Roman that if they can do it, he can do it and they can all celebrate together.
Bobby Lashley beats Roman Reigns after stopping Roman's Spear with one of his own.
Alexa Bliss retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship despite interference from "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey, who jumps the barricade and attacks Mickie James after she and Alexa both attack Natalya in retaliation for Natalya yanking Mickie off the apron.
Jeff Hardy vs. "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura in a WWE United States Championship rematch is now official for this Tuesday's SmackDown Live.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles retains the WWE Championship against Rusev.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins. He says that he has Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre and the clock to worry about, and he has to leave it all in the ring in order to become Intercontinental Champion again. He then says there is only one thing left to do: burn it down.
Dolph Ziggler retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Seth Rollins in a 30-minutes Iron Man Match in sudden death overtime. During the match, Drew McIntyre is ejected from the match for attacking Seth Rollins, giving Seth a third fall. After Drew McIntyre leaves, Ziggler manages to score two easy falls. After the initial 30 minutes, Raw General Manager congratulates both men, but says nothing is settled and that the crowd does not want to see a tie. He then announces sudden death overtime. When overtime begins, Drew McIntyre runs back into the ring to distract Rollins, allowing Ziggler to hit Zig Zag and retain the title.
Charly Caruso interviews The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) in the Social Media Lounge. Matt says the timing for them to come back to the WWE was right, as they started there and want to finish there. Jeff said he would be back in 2009, and here he is. Matt says they chose the Steel Cage Match because Sheamus and Cesaro are experts at "not going away," and want to beat them in a Steel Cage Match so they can move on. They have a message for Sheamus and Cesaro: this is your last chance and if it doesn't happen for you, it will not happen. They will end this.
Kalisto beats Apollo Crews with a Salida Del Sol off of Titus after Apollo and Titus waste too much time formulating a strategy.
The Miz beats Dean Ambrose to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship for the seventh time after pushing Dean Ambrose into referee John Cone when Maryse slapping Miz does not work and gets Maryse ejected. As John Cone is about to call for a disqualification win for The Miz, Miz hits the Skull Crushing Finale on a distracted Ambrose for the win. (Had Dean Ambrose been disqualified, the Intercontinental title would have changed hands.)
Money In The Bank comes to pay-per-view and the WWE Network in two weeks!
Charly Caruso interviews Bayley. She says Alexa Bliss thinks a lot of things, but she is no Mankind or The Rock. Alexa does not know her or how much the Raw Women's title means to her, and has watched a little bit of The Sandman, "The Innovator of Violence" Tommy Dreamer, "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman and even the new Wonder Woman movie. She's not here to hurt, but she is willing to do what it takes to get back at Alexa and take back the Raw Women's title.
Sasha Banks and Rich Swann beat Alicia Fox and Noam Dar after Sasha hits Noam Dar with the double knees to the outside.
"The Drifter" Elias Samson plays guitar and sings for the crowd, where he proceeds to mock the town of Baltimore, Maryland and everyone in the arena before singing about tonight's show.
Alexa Bliss retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Bayley in a Kendo Stick On A Pole Match.
Sheamus and Cesaro beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) in a Steel Cage Match to win the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships, climbing up the steel cage and landing on the outside just before Jeff Hardy can drag Matt Hardy out through the steel cage door.
Neville retains the WWE Cruiserweight Championship against Austin Aries in a Submission Match. Aries gets the Last Chancery in, and makes Neville tap, but it does not count as it happened outside of the ring. Neville wins it with a Red Arrow to the back of Aries followed by the Rings of Saturn.
Great Balls of Fire will be on pay-per-view and the WWE Network on July 9th!
Samoa Joe beats Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Bray Wyatt and Finn Balor to become #1 contender for the WWE Universal Championship and face Brock Lesnar for the title at Great Balls of Fire, after Joe gets the Coaquina Clutch on Finn and puts him out after Finn hits Roman Reigns with a Coup De Grace following a Sling Blade to counter a Spear attempt.
On Raw Talk, Samoa Joe makes it known that he is prepared for his match with Brock Lesnar.
Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe vs. Finn Balor vs. Bray Wyatt
in a Fatal 5-Way Extreme Rules Match to determine a #1 contender for the WWE Universal Championship
We have former WWE, Universal and NXT Champions galore in this match that dictates who is next to face Brock Lesnar. Place your bets, people.
My prediction: Finn Balor will probably take this one.
The Miz vs. Dean Ambrose (c)
for the WWE Intercontinental Championship; which can change hands via disqualification
The Intercontinental title can change hands on DQ on pay-per-view this month simply because Dean Ambrose kicked The Miz in the groin. Yeah, that's pretty extreme, all right.
My prediction: Miz is taking the title. By disqualification.
Bayley vs. Alexa Bliss (c)
in a Kendo Stick on a Pole Match for the WWE Raw Women's Championship
After losing the Raw Women's title to Alexa Bliss, Bliss has been taking the mere existence of Bayley personally, mocking her and her family and smacking a kendo stick into her back. Now Bayley is fed up...and has realized it's time...to get extreme...
My prediction: Alexa will probably retain.
Sheamus and Cesaro vs. The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) (c)
in a Steel Cage Match for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships
Seems rather unimpressive for a stipulation...until you realize that the Hardys faced Edge and Christian in a steel cage in 2000 and it got pretty hectic. At least we see the steel cage again...and get at least one Swanton Bomb from over 10 feet above the ring, too.
My prediction: The Hardys will probably retain.
Austin Aries vs. Neville (c)
in a Submission Match for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Aries faces Neville for the Cruiserweight Championship...for the fourth time.
My prediction: Aries is taking the belt.
Sasha Banks and Rich Swann vs. Alicia Fox and Noam Dar
in a mixed tag match
...and here we have the least extreme match taking place at Extreme Rules. At least Rich Swann has a partner here.
My prediction: Sasha Banks and Rich Swann are winning this one.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) show up during the pre-show. D-Von what Extreme Rules would be without them, and Bubba Ray says that they have been in more Extreme Rules match than the rest of the locker room combined. Bubba Ray asks if the audience heard of ECW, then D-Von says we can watch it on WWE Network before Bubba tells everyone to stop acting like a bunch of sheep. They say that ECW died and went into the toilet because they left, and that they're not on the show because they're "above extreme." After they make fun of today's Superstars and New Jersey. Big Cass shows up and tells them they're full of crap. The Dudleys attack Big Cass, but Big Cass fights back and makes short work of them.
Jojo interivews The Miz and Maryse...and we get melodrama as he says he is sick and tired of hearing about the new era and that he will retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
Rusev and Lana are in the Social Media Lounge. Rusev isn't worried about Kalisto's speed. He also says that "Machka" means "Crush," which finally puts that question to rest. And Rusev's favorite thing about America? The opportunity to make money.
Baron Corbin beats Dolph Ziggler in a no-disqualification match after a low blow.
The Club (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) in a Tag Team Tornado Match after Jimmy Uso misses a splash and lands right on the ring bell, which was brought into the ring by Luke Gallows.
Rusev beats Kalisto with The Accolade after tossing him back-first into the ring apron from the top rope to win the WWE United States Championship!
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) are not happy that The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) destroyed their time machine, and Xavier Woods says his Twitter DM's are still open. Big E then says it's gardening season, and that it's time to lay a few hoes down...as in the garden hoes that Big E is carrying.
The New Day (Xavier Woods and Big E) retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) after some help from Kofi Kingston.
Renee Young interviews AJ Styles, who says that he will talk out WWE World Heavyweight Champion tonight and continue to be phenomenal.
The Miz retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Cesaro, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens in a chaotic Fatal Four-Way Match.
Dean Ambrose beats Chris Jericho in an Ambrose Asylum match after sending Jericho into some thumbtacks.
Charlotte retains the WWE Women's Championship against Natalya with a Figure Eight in a Submission Match after Dana Brooke shows up disguised as Ric Flair and successfully distracts Natalya. After the match, Ric Flair shows up for the victory celebration, and high-fives Dana Brooke.
Roman Reigns retains the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in a chaotic Extreme Rules match that saw interference from The Club (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). After the match, Roman Reigns is attacked by a returning Seth Rollins, who hasn't been seen in months since he got injured, and Rollins lifts up the World Heavyweight Championship to end the show.
in an Extreme Rules match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
After two restarts due to pretty anti-climactic wins from AJ Styles that lead to Roman Reigns retaining the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Shane and Stephanie have decided to make it so that there is a rematch...and that there must be a winner. How better to do this than an Extreme Rules match with no count-outs and no disqualifications?
My prediction: Roman Reigns is going to retain, I can just smell it.
The New Day (Big E, Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods) (c) vs. The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch)
for the WWE Tag Team Championships
After beating Enzo Amore and Big Cass via ref stoppage due to Enzo accidentally getting injured, The Vaudevillains plan to turn the clock back to 1899 with a tag team title win. They've done it in NXT, but can they do it here and cap off an impressive start to a main roster career?
My prediction: The Vaudevillains will probably take the titles.
Charlotte (c) vs. Natalya
in a Submission Match for the WWE Women's Championship in which Ric Flair is banned from ringside
It's the Figure Eight vs. The Sharpshooter in this submission rematch...and Ric Flair isn't allowed at ringside this time around or else Charlotte forfeits the Women's title to Natalya!
My prediction: Natalya is taking the Women's title.
Kalisto (c) vs. Rusev
for the WWE United States Championship
Now that Rusev is #1 contender for the United States title, Kalisto has an even more dangerous opponent that Ryback. Can Rusev take the title back?
My prediction: Rusev is taking the title.
The Miz (c) vs. Kevin Owens vs. Cesaro vs. Sami Zayn
in a Fatal 4-Way match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
It's finally come down to this. Kevin Owens wants the Intercontinental title back around his waist, Sami Zayn is still getting back at Owens (and Owens still can't stand his guts) and Cesaro is back from injury. Now Miz has three guys to defend the Intercontinental title against three guys. Can he retain, or will the title be in new hands?
My prediction: Miz will retain.
Dean Ambrose vs. Chris Jericho
in an Asylum Match
After Jericho put Ambrose in a straightjacket, it finally became personal. Now Ambrose plans to put Jericho through the same hell that Jericho put him through. Can he do it?
My prediction: Ambrose will win this one.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) vs. The Club (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson)
in a Tag Team Tornado Match
We all knew this was coming. Why WWE took this long to announce the match, stipulation and all, is beyond me. Seriously, this last-minute match addition crap needs to stop.
Daniel Bryan is out of action due to an injury and will not be able to defend the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Extreme Rules. Neville will take his place in the match, and Neville vs. Bad News Barrett will be on the kick-off while the tag team title match between The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) and the team of Tyson Kidd and Cesaro will be on the main card.
Eden interviews Naomi backstage. Naomi has dropped the "nice girl" persona, and she's ready to take risks and beat Nikki Bella for the Divas title tonight.
Dean Ambrose replaces Byron Saxton on the kickoff panel, much to the delight of the WWE Universe. He makes it clear he's going to give Luke Harper a beating in their Chicago Street Fight tonight, then walks off and Saxton returns.
Bray Wyatt sends another cryptic message toward a still-yet-unknown target.
Bad News Barrett brags about how he put Daniel Bryan out of action, and claims D-Bry is terrified of him. He then calls out Neville, saying he's going to get the Bull Hammer that was meant for Bryan.
Neville beats Bad News Barrett.
Kane is in the social media lounge, but it's pretty obvious he's not in the mood for #AskKane and quickly leaves after the two questions he gets are terrible.
Luke Harper vs. Dean Ambrose in a Chicago Street Fight ends (kind of) with Harper driving a car out of the arena and Ambrose somehow hitching a ride along with him.
As Triple H asks Kane to look for Dean Ambrose and Luke Harper, Seth Rollins shows up and bickers with Kane again when HHH asks both Rollins and Kane to be professional. Kane says he will do what's best for business.
Dolph Ziggler beats Sheamus with a surprise inside cradle. Sheamus insists he did not lose, and after much hesitation, Sheamus kneels down only to hit Ziggler with a low blow and a Brogue Kick. He then mocks Ziggler before rubbing his face on his right buttcheek.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) beat Tyson Kidd and Cesaro to become the new WWE Tag Team Champions!
As Renee Young interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods), Xavier Woods and Dean Ambrose show back up and their brawl continues in the arena.
Dean Ambrose beats Luke Harper in a Chicago Street Fight of bizarre proportions.
John Cena retains the WWE United States Championship against Rusev in a Russian Chain Match.
Renee Young interviews Roman Reigns. Reigns plans to show just how seemingly indestructible he is tonight against Big Show.
Nikki Bella retains the WWE Divas Championship against Naomi thanks to a roundhouse kick to Naomi from sister Brie Bella.
Rusev yells at Lana. Lana then knocks on Triple H and Stephanie McMahon's door.
Roman Reigns beats Big Show in a Last Man Standing Match by burying Big Show underneath an commentary table.
Randy Orton and Kane meet backstage. Orton tells Kane that once Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are done with him, he will be viewed as expendable.
Bo Dallas shows up. He verbally craps on Chicago, then Ryback shows up and destroys him.
Byron Saxton interviews Rusev. Lana shows up and says Rusev vs. Cena III will be at Payback...and it will be an "I Quit" Match.
Seth Rollins retains the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Randy Orton in a Steel Cage Match in which the RKO is banned, thanks to an angered Kane and - ironically - an RKO from Rollins to Orton after Orton uses it on Kane to defend himself against the Big Red Machine.
Rusev vs. John Cena (c) in a Russian Chain Match for the WWE United States Championship
Rusev has finally decided to cash in his rematch clause...with force. Lana has provided the stipulation: John Cena and Rusev are tied to each other with a long, metal chain...and that thing can be used as a devastating weapon. In order to win, one of these competitors much touch all four corners of the ring consecutively. Who will rise above: Cena...or Russia?
My prediction: Cena will probably retain.
Bad News Barrett vs. Daniel Bryan (c) for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
About a month after losing the WWE Intercontinental Championship to Daniel Bryan, Barrett wants his rematch. We haven't heard much from Bryan or Barrett, strangely, and rumors are rampant outside of WWE programming that Daniel Bryan may or may not be injured. How is this going to play out?
My prediction: Bad News Barrett is becoming a six-time Intercontinental Champion at Extreme Rules.
Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins (c) in a Steel Cage Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
As per Seth Rollins' stipulation of banning the RKO, if Randy Orton performs the RKO, he will be disqualified.
Kane is designated the Guardian of the Gate, and controls who gets in or out.
On the April 13th Raw, both Orton and Rollins had a chance to name a stipulation for their match. All they had to do was win their respective matches. Orton beat both Tyson Kidd and Cesaro (no thanks to Kane, who restarted it from a singles match when Kidd interfered), and Seth Rollins forced Kane to lie down for him when he didn't want to face Dolph Ziggler. At the end of the show, both men leveled the playing field with their stips: Seth Rollins banned the RKO for the match to take away Orton's most devastating weapon, and Randy Orton surrounded the ring with a steel cage so that J&J Security or the rest of The Authority couldn't intervene. To top it all off, Triple H rewards Kane for his loyalty to The Authority - and for putting up with Rollins acting like a spoiled brat even after being made into a champion - by making him "Guardian of the Gate," giving him control of who gets in or out. How is this going to end?
My prediction: Rollins will retain. I'm somewhat expecting Orton to slip up when he has the thing won and accidentally use the RKO...and on someone other than Rollins. Either that, or Kane screws Orton and helps Rollins again.
Naomi vs. Nikki Bella (c) for the WWE Divas Championship
Paige became the new #1 contender after the recent retirement of AJ Lee and the elimination of Naomi (who was really ticked afterwards). But just when Paige was etting another shot at Nikki Bella's Divas title...almost. Naomi has finally had enough, and she's injured Paige after getting sick and tired of waiting for a shot at being the champ, especially after beating Nikki in two non-title matches, and now she's taken her place in the title match. With a new attitude and an aggressive streak, will Naomi get her wish, or will Nikki retain?
My prediction: Naomi's going to win this somehow.
Sheamus vs. Dolph Ziggler in a Kiss My Arse Match
Sheamus is back...and he's apparently tired of guys shorter than he is being the big dogs. He's already taken his anger out on Daniel Bryan, and now he's going after Ziggler next. But Ziggler has proven himself as someone who is not to be underestimated, and he's saved both Bryan and Neville from a beating from The Great White. Now they square off at Extreme Rules...and the loser has to kiss the other guy's ass.
My prediction: Sheamus is probably going to win this.
Roman Reigns vs. Big Show in a Last Man Standing Match
Roman Reigns has had enough of Big Show getting in his business...but Big Show is still a deadly giant who wants to put Roman down...and Roman can't be put down easily. Now one of these two men have a chance to do that for ten seconds in a Last Man Standing match. Can Roman make Show eat his own words? Or will Big Show make good on his promise?
My prediction: Roman Reigns will probably win this one.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) vs. Tyson Kidd and Cesaro (c) for the WWE Tag Team Championships
Tyson Kidd and Cesaro are defending the titles again, this time against the much-unliked New Day.
My prediction: Kidd and Cesaro will retain.
Dean Ambrose vs. Luke Harper in a Chicago Street Fight
Dean Ambrose hopes to get revenge on Luke Harper for putting him through a steel ladder at WrestleMania 31 and costing him the Intercontinental Championship. This time, anything goes...
Cesaro beats Jack Swagger and Rob Van Dam in a Triple Threat Elimination Match.
Stephanie McMahon talks to Daniel Bryan, telling him she can't control Kane. She gives him the chance to surrender the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but Daniel isn't having any of it. Stephanie McMahon tells Daniel he'll be Kane's bitch before the end of the night.
Alexander Rusev beats Xavier Woods and R-Truth.
Evolution (Triple H, Randy Orton, Batista) strokes their egos with Renee Young.
Bad News Barrett beats Big E to become the new WWE Intercontinental Champion!
The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) beat Evolution (Triple H, Randy Orton, Batista).
Bray Wyatt beats John Cena in a steel cage match after Cena is stopped in his tracks by a small child in a black robe as he tries to escape. Wyatt is able to take advantage and hit Cena with a Sister Abigail to win the match.
Paige retains the WWE Divas Championship against Tamina Snuka with the Modified Scorpion Crosslock.
Daniel Bryan retains the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Kane in an Extreme Rules match.
Extreme Rules has The Usos vs. Rybaxel for the tag titles! Rybaxel have been kicking The Usos around one too many times...and it's pretty obvious they'll make this personal as part of their plan to get the gold. Jimmy's recently been injured in a last-ditch effort to get the gold before the pay-per-view, though.
My prediction: The Usos will probably retain.
Big E (c) vs. Bad News Barrett
for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
It's all come down to this...Bad News Barrett has taken down three men in an eight-man tournament to become #1 contender to the IC title. All that's in his way now is the very big Big E. He's got his work cut out for him, even though he's won the title three times.
My prediction: Bad News Barrett will take the title for a fourth time.
Bray Wyatt vs. John Cena
in a Steel Cage Match
You thought that amazing WrestleMania 30 match was it? Wyatt wants more...and John Cena plans to give it to him! But to make sure the rest of his family don't interfere, Cena has made it so he gets him again, this time in a steel cage. But Bray's been getting to Cena in his attempt to balance the odds in his favor...will it work? Stay tuned!
My prediction: Bray Wyatt will beat Cena this time around.
Paige (c) vs. Tamina Snuka
for the WWE Divas Championship
Now that AJ's taken some time off, it was time to get a new #1 contender to the Divas title...and not surprisingly, Tamina overcome the odds in a battle royal to decide just that. But is it really Tamina's time to shine...or will Paige prove she's not a flash in the pan and hold on the Divas title just a little bit longer?
My prediction: Paige will retain.
The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns)
vs.
Evolution (Triple H, Batista, Randy Orton)
The Shield refuse to be anyone's hired gun...and they proved with Kane and the New Age Outlaws. But now Triple H considers them a threat to his authority, and he's got his best men at his side for the first time in nearly a decade to take them out. Will Triple H get his way, or will The Hounds of Justice howl again?
My prediction: The Shield will win this one.
Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Kane
for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Some "wedding gift." After coming back from his honeymoon with his new wife Brie Bella, Stephanie McMahon has put him in a match with Kane...and the title is on the line! But Kane has the mask...and now that Kane has the mask again, bad stuff is going to happen. He's put him in the hospital...but can he take the title off of him and become top champion for the first time in 15 years?
My prediction: Daniel Bryan will retain.
Alexander Rusev vs. Xavier Woods and R-Truth
Alexander Rusev was undefeated in NXT. He's undefeated in WWE. I think we know what's going to happen here.
My prediction: Maing, please. Rusev will freaking dominate. He's getting pushed to the moon.
El Torito vs Hornswoggle
in a WeeLC Match
Well, I expected this match...but a TLC match? Looks like anything really goes now, especially when both men have a victory over the other.
My prediction: El Torito will win the rubber match.
Rob Van Dam vs. Jack Swagger vs. Cesaro
in a Triple Threat Match
It was dangerous enough when Cesaro and Jack Swagger were going at it...but when RVD refused to aid Zeb Colter take down Cesaro after it's revealed they have a common enemy, Zeb took it personal...and so did Swagger! Now we have a Heyman Guy...versus a Colter Guy...versus a free-spirited guy!
My prediction: I'm going to throw caution to the wind and say that Rob Van Dam will win.
The Miz beats Cody Rhodes with the Figure Four Leg Lock in the pre-show.
Chris Jericho beats Fandango with a mid-air Codebreaker.
Josh Mathews interviews Sheamus, who is confident going into his match against Mark Henry.
Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns leave Dean Ambrose to fend for himself before his match.
Dean Ambrose beats Kofi Kingston to win the WWE United States Championship!
Sheamus beats Mark Henry in a Strap Match.
AJ Lee and Kaitlyn confront each other again, and Kaitlyn sees that AJ isn't as distraught about Dolph Ziggler's concussion as much as she says she is. After exchanging some words, Kaitlyn calls AJ "Looney Tunes" and AJ says it's appropriate considering she's "quoting a pig." Kaitlyn then attacks AJ and both women go at it until the refs break it up.
Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter blame the current Internal Revenue Service scandal on the WWE Universe, and bashes the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team for having too many foreign-born players, calling them the "Caribbean Cardinals." Colter says Swagger will win against Alberto Del Rio before they hunt for Dolph Ziggler.
Jack Swagger almost beats Alberto Del Rio when Zeb Colter throws Riardo Rodriguez's towel into the ring, but another referee from backstage catches this. After instant replay is used, the match is restarted. Alberto Del Rio makes Swagger say "I quit" with the Cross Arm Breaker, making him the #1 contender for the World title.
Josh Mathews interviews Ryback. Ryback calls John Cena a lair for whom only words remain. He guarantees he'll beat Cena tonight.
Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns of The Shield beat Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) to win the WWE Tag Team Championships!
Randy Orton beats Big Show in an Extreme Rules match with...the punt!
John Cena and Ryback fight to a draw in a Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Championship. Both men need medical attention, and Cena is taken out on a stretcher after Ryback plows Cena through the LED lighting at the top of the entrance ramp. (According to the announcers, his is not part of the show.)
Brock Lesnar beats Triple H after a brutal Steel Cage match.
Welp, it's that time again. Time to predict the results for Extreme Rules!
Pre-Show
The Miz vs. Cody Rhodes
The Miz on pre-show again? C'mon, let him do something on the actual card for once.
My prediction: The Miz. Only throwing this out because I don't even care which man wins.
"I Quit" Match for #1 Contendership of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger
Since Dolph Ziggler has been taken out of action as well as out of the Triple Threat match with a concussion leading to retrograde amnesia, this is now a #1 Contender match for Ziggler's title...and this time, there's a stipulation...which doesn't involve a ladder, which makes Alberto Del Rio's earned choice of stipulation and the match between Ricardo, Zeb Colter and Big E Langston absolutely pointless.
My prediction: Jack Swagger will probably get his win back, considering that Del Rio beat him at 'Mania.
Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Championship
John Cena vs. Ryback
Ryback has turned heel. He wants John Cena's WWE title after being supposedly betrayed by Cena time and time again. To be honest, I wanted this to happen. Now it's reality. At least it's better than kicking The Rock around for another month.
My prediction: Ryback. I really, really want him to win this. He's been screwed out of the title too many times. Plus, he's a little better on the mic now.
Steel Cage Match
Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar won at SummerSlam. Triple H won at WrestleMania and kept his career intact. Now it's time to finally settle the score and finish this once and for all!
My prediction: Triple H. Both men have nothing to lose. If Triple H wins, maybe Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman will shut up for a while.
Strap Match
Mark Henry vs. Sheamus
Mark Henry attacked Sheamus a few times. Sheamus returned the favor. Now both men are settling the score in a strap match. Sheesh, why is it always the same men going after each other at different points in time?
My prediction: Sheamus. Just 'cause.
Extreme Rules Match
Big Show vs. Randy Orton
After Big Show turned on Randy Orton and Sheamus, it was only predictable that Randy Orton goes after him because he was the one who okayed Show being on their WrestleMania team against The Shield. Big Show says he doesn't need weapons to win, but I doubt it.
My prediction: Randy Orton. Somehow he's going to get a win out of nowhere, and this time it just might look like it'll come out of nowhere.
Chris Jericho vs. Fandango
Yep, this again. Chris Jericho and Fandango continue to grab at each other's throats. The dance-offs and practical jokes are over.
My prediction: I'm thinking Jericho just might get his win back after suffering defeat at 'Mania.
For the WWE United States Championship
Kofi Kingston vs. Dean Ambrose
Finally, they're giving a member of The Shield a title shot. This just might be Ambrose's big break, but he's got to beat Kofi to do it.
My prediction: Dean Ambrose. I love The Shield. They're unstoppable as a team, and now it's time to see if they can get the job done solo. If Ambrose can win the title, this just might be proof that they can do it.
Tornado Tag Team Match for the WWE Tag Team Championships
Team Hell No
Daniel Bryan and Kane
vs.
Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns
The Shield
I spoke too soon! All three members of The Shield are going for titles. At least this one makes more sense, as The Shield were going after Team Hell No a couple of times throughout the month.
My prediction: Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. I'm sorry, but Team Hell No just aren't as interesting as they once were, now that they're all business and they're both on the same page. They've held the belts since September. I think it's time the tag team belts switched hands, especially with the March 19th thing going on (look it up, you'll get a better explanation from Google than me).
There you have it! My predictions for Extreme Rules! Feel free to leave a comment!
