Hello World,
This is a brief look back and review of Extreme Rules. I would have liked to write a longer piece but I am very busy at present. I am on the verge of starting a new job and am in the process of moving house. Let’s get to it.
The Announcers are Josh Matthews, Booker T and Jerry Lawler. This made me think that Cole would be winning in the match later and then doing commentary as that’s how it’s normally booked.
Randy Orton Beat CM Punk after being the last man standing. I thought this was the best match these two have had and a fitting way to end the feud. I did predict that Punk wins here but it makes sense for Orton to get the victory going to Smackdown. The Finish has Orton RKOing Punk from the top rope. The match went around 20 Minutes and was an excellent back and forth match. Match Rating 7.5/10.
Next was Teddy Long telling Sheamus he had to defend the US title tonight versus Kofi Kingston in a tables match. Predictable outcome as soon as this was announced.
Kofi Kingston Beat Sheamus to win the US Title after putting Sheamus through a table. This was a decent 9 minute match that saw Kofi hit the boom drop from the top rope to Sheamus, who was on a table on the outside. Good finish to the match. This made sense to bring the US Title back to Raw. Match Rating 4.5/10
Next saw Todd Grisham interviewing R Truth. Again it was a good promo from Truth. His heel turn is the best thing that could have happened to his character.
Michael Cole & Jack Swagger beat Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross after Cole pinned JR in a country whippin match. Not a good match but I didn’t expect it to be. This feud needs to end!!!! Turned out JR worked with a broken hand so props to him for that, but he doesn’t need to be in the ring, get him back on announce permanently please. Cole pinned JR with a role up. Match Rating 0.5/10
Cena was interviewed next saying he hasn’t held the WWE title for nearly a year and the champ would be here after tonight.
Rey Mysterio Beat Cody Rhodes via pinfall in a falls count anywhere match. Again it was a good match, but not as good as I thought it could be. They basically brawled all around the arena yet the finish was predictably in the middle of the ring. Rey hit the 619 and his splash for the victory. I don’t understand why Rey wins this feud, he didn’t need to, yet a win for Cody Rhodes could only have helped him. The match got around 13 minutes. Match Rating 5.5/10
So far I am 0 for 3 on my predictions I made on my Preview! Before the next match Layla apologised to the some of the diva’s if she has ever done anything to hurt them. Kelly wished her luck saying they disliked McTaker more than her.
Layla Beat Michelle McCool by pinfall in a no DQ loser leaves WWE match. Rumours had McCool taking time off so this was on obvious result. It was an ok diva’s match. Layla is my favourite Diva looks wise so it’s always worth watching a match with her in it. The finish saw McTaker hit the styles clash which layla counted the pin and got the 3. She played it like she was happy she won yet sad that McCool would have to leave. Match Rating 2/10
After the match McCool was upset in the ring when Kharma (Kong) made her debut. She walked slowly to the ring and hit the implant buster on McCool. All the time laughing hysterically then suddenly looking serious. It seems they are going for a bit of a psycho character for her. I like how she was presented.
Christian beat Alberto Del Rio in a ladder match to win the World Heavyweight Championship. Yes!! A superb match that went over 20 minutes. Both guys impressed me in this match. Christian because he always impresses me and Del Rio impressed me for his in ring skill and bump taking. There were some top spots in this match. Del Rio coming off the top through a ladder to the outside was crazy; I didn’t think he would take bumps like that. The finish saw Christian distracted by Brodus Clay (who got proper busted wide open) and as Del Rio was climbing the ladder Edge came out in a 4x4 sounding his horn. This distracted Del Rio who was thrown from the ladder to the outside. Christian then climbed the ladder and unhooked the belt to become the new World Heavyweight Champion much to Edge’s delight. You could see how much this meant to Christian winning the title finally after all these years. I don’t think there is a current WWE superstar who deserves this as much as Christian. Match Rating 8.5/10
This match should have been the Main Event in my opinion as it is tough to follow.
The Big Red Show (see what I did there) beat Wade Barrett and Ezekiel Jackson via pinfall in a Lumberjack match for the Tag Team Titles. I don’t think this match was announced before hand or if it was I don’t recall it. This was a like a TV match that went around 5/6 mins. The lumberjacks were the WWE Job Squad. Show pinned Barrett after a choke slam. Barrett had tagged himself in after Zeke had cleaned house. There was tension between the Corre at the end of the match. I don’t get the way the corre and the nexus are booked. You want us to think they are dominant groups? Let them win matches occasionally! Match rating 2/10
Next we have the main event.
John Cena Beat The Miz and John Morrison in a steal cage match via pinfall to become the new WWE Champion. This was a good match with JoMo doing his usual high flying risk taking moves inc Starship Pain from the top of the cage. The Miz also took some big bumps including a double suplex from the top rope where he landed on his neck. The finish saw Cena Hit the Attitude Adjustment on Miz from the top rope and get the 3. Truth had earlier come down and attacked Morrison so he was out. This again went around 20 minutes. I was hoping the Miz would keep the title a while longer but hey ho super Cena strikes again. It wouldn’t surprise me if he kept it until Wrestlemania next year. Match rating 7/10.
Overall I enjoyed this PPV. I went 2/6 in my predictions and some of the results did surprise me. Christian winning his first Major title was obviously the highlight as it was so thoroughly deserved. I have read Smackdown spoilers and I won’t spoil anything for the rest of you but Damn. Kingston winning made sense and we can hardly be surprised that Cena won can we. Some good wrestling (yes I dare) matches on this show and I hope that continues going forward. The Christian Del Rio match was one of the best of the year.
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