Tonight is the night for Extreme Rules. This is WWE's follow-up to Wrestlemania XXX and this could be a heck of a show. Let's do a brief breakdown of each match and give predictions... shall we?
(Pre-show) WeeLC Match
El Torito vs. Hornswoggle
This could be the strangest match in quite some time, but also a big surprise. El Torito is a very talented mini wrestler from Mexico and Hornswoggle has taken some big bumps over the years. This match could be entertaining, especially in the pre-show. This could be also be bad, depending on how the handle it... but forget that, let's just enjoy the fact that two talented mini wrestlers are getting a spot to perform on a big stage.
Prediction: El Torito
R-Truth and Xavier Woods vs. Alexander Rusev
This is gonna be quick. I'm happy that Xavier Woods is getting a PPV paycheck, but I'm sad he's stuck with R-Truth in undercard hell. Rusev is getting support from the WWE brass and has a decent look, a decent moveset, and a gorgeous ambassador in Lana. There is no way that Rusev loses here.
Prediction: Alexander Rusev
Jack Swagger vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Cesaro
This is a bizarre match in the way that it feels thrown together. Cesaro is in a strange spot where he is getting pops from the crowd but he is still working heel and is paired with Heyman. That being said, both are faces to the heels in Swagger and Zeb Coulter. RVD is just here to be the middle man good guy. Overall, it just feels weird. Hopefully they deliver something good.
Prediction: Cesaro
Tamina vs. Paige (C) for the Divas Championship
This could be fun. I am so happy that Paige is getting a showcase to shine on PPV. Her new finisher looks deadly, and add that to her Scorpion Crosslock, she has an awesome moveset. Tamina will be playing the power wrestler and Paige will be the firecracker underdog. I dig it.
Prediction: Paige
Big E Langston (C) vs. Bad News Barrett for the Intercontinental Championship
Thank goodness that Wade Barrett has found a second wind after his collapse over the past two years (which was not his fault). This Bad News Barrett character has showcased his personality very well and has propelled him through the tournament to crown the #1 Contender for the IC Title. Barrett has a lot of momentum and has been very fun to watch.
On the flip side of that coin, Big E has been dropping off the face of the planet. He has been wrestling on Superstars and Main Event while the tournament was getting all of the attention. It really feels like he is about to go on the back burner. I hope Big E can make it through an rough patch ahead, because he is very talented and deserves to be on this roster. Unfortunately for him, I don't think Big E is champ after tonight.
Prediction: Bad News Barrett
Steel Cage Match
John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt
This could get real interesting. I hope that this match delivers on the fun and disturbing build that Bray Wyatt has provided the audience. These two could put on a great show and we know Bray can tell a story in the ring. One thing I hope for is Bray Wyatt winning. He needs this. He lost at Mania and he really shouldn't be losing every match, so this needs to happen.
Prediction: Bray Wyatt
Extreme Rules Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Daniel Bryan (C) vs. Kane
This very well could be the best match on the show by the end of the night. Daniel Bryan and Kane have a long history dating back to 2012 with their singles feud that turned into the hottest tag team in town. Now Kane is back as being the monster instead of the awful "Corporate Kane" character. These two have had good matches in the past and I think they will deliver yet again. I do feel there is only one outcome. This is the first title defense for Daniel Bryan, and I don't think the Yes Train is stopping here. Daniel Bryan needs a solid win on PPV and a solid defense. This match delivers just that. Unfortunately, it probably won't be the main event.
Prediction: Daniel Bryan
The Shield vs. Evolution
The reason the WWE Championship match is not the main event is because the hottest match on the card is the six man tag match of Shield and Evolution. This was my dream match coming out of Mania and they are delivering. These six guys should put on a spectacle. The build has been very strong and the crowd in New Jersey will be hot for this match. My mind says that Shield needs to win this match, but they might go in a different direction. I could see the Shield losing via nefarious means, i.e. new member, Ric Flair swerve, or random shenanigans. From there we could build up to a big match in the future, likely with no Batista, that could be a hot deal.
Prediction: Evolution
I am looking forward to the show tonight, and I hope you enjoy it! Please check back for my review blog and a vocal review via podcast next week.
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