WWE Tag Team Championships:
Tyson Kidd and Cesaro (C) vs. The New
Day (Big E and Kofi Kingston)
Story Arc: A new tag team on the
block (the Lucha Dragons) steal the spotlight from The New Day. But with some
new heel tactics, the New Day win themselves a title opportunity.
Prediction: I would have loved to
have seen the Lucha Dragons challenge for the titles but it’s good booking by
WWE to have the New Day slowly turn heel and earn themselves the number one
contenderships. Kidd and Cesaro should go over here to set up a future bout
with Sin Cara and Kalisto. Although, equally in storyline terms, the masked duo
facing The New Day would also work. However, Kidd and Cesaro are an excellent
team and the longer the two have the titles, the better the tag division will
be.
Winners: Tyson Kidd and Cesaro
Chicago Street Fight:
Dean Ambrose vs. Luke Harper
Story Arc: The monster keeps on
destroying the man. But this is no normal man.
Prediction: I’m glad to see these two
on the card. Not only are these two too good to be left off a PPV but also it
shows the WWE giving their midcarders a chance. With both mens past, I expect
this to be pretty brutal. It’s not going to be all barbed wire and
week-whackers but there should be at least one bump that deserves a Joey Styles
“OH MY GOD!” That is, as long as they get enough time. It really depends on who
the WWE wants to push. Knowing WWE, neither. I’m hoping Ambrose goes over here.
He’s been losing a lot of big matches since breaking from the Shield, this is
one he can win.
Winner: Dean Ambrose
Kiss Me Arse Match:
Dolph Ziggler vs. Sheamus
Story Arc: The returning Irishman,
with a fresh new attitude and look tries to bully all. One man stands against
him.
Prediction: Did we really need this
stipulation? I mean really? Both men are good workers, so regardless of the
90’s stipulation, this should be a good match. I don’t know what the WWE are
trying to do with Sheamus. He came back as a badass but this stipulation kind
of diminishes that. Since he just returned, Sheamus should win this to keep his
momentum going. I don’t know what’s next for him. Maybe he goes for Bryan’s IC
title? Maybe Cena’s US title?
Winner: Sheamus
WWE Intercontinental Championship:
Daniel Bryan (C) vs. Bad News Barrett
Story Arc: The former king of the
hill claims the second most coverted prize in wrestling but the former champ
wants his belt back.
Prediction: The real question in this
match is whether Bryan will be able to wrestle. He’s been injured and it’s
currently unknown whether the “YES” man will be able to compete. There are two
ways around this. If they know Bryan will be out for a long period then he will
have to relinquish the belt. Alternatively, if they think Bryan will be out for
only a week or so, then they can have him attacked backstage and cancel the
bout. If the match goes ahead, it should be a fun match. Bryan can have a good
bout with everybody, even if he is not 100% (just watch some of his ROH
matches, he even competed with his eye half hanging out). If Bryan is fit, then
Bryan should retain. If not, then he may lose it quickly, either by handing the
belt back or losing quickly.
Winner: Daniel Bryan
WWE Divas Championship
Nikki Bella (C) vs. Naomi
Story Arc: Umm... I don't know actually
Prediction: What has happened to the Divas
division? First AJ Lee retires then Paige leaves kayfabe injured. It’s a little
bit muddled. Naomi heel turn was done well but with the Divas division lacking
a face, I’m unsure whether this was done at the right time. If the Bella’s have
turned face, then that just adds to the confusion. I’m unsure what to make of
this. Like the tag title bout, it makes better business sense to keep the titles
on Nikki.
Winner: Nikki Bella
Last Man Standing:
Roman Reigns vs. Big Show
Story Arc: Former challenger takes on
the giant (in a lame build up)
Prediction: Let’s first point out
that Extreme Rules will take place in Chicago, which is usually quite a rowdy
crowd, so expect Roman to be boo’ed. They may even boo the entire match.
Although the build-up could be better, this is the right move for Reigns. There’s
no point in Reigns remaining in the title picture and throwing the championship
on him. The problem is that The Big Show shouldn’t be in one of the main feuds
at his age. That said, it could be a decent enough match. As long as these two
just slug it out and hit a few big spots. With it being a Last Man Standing
bout there should be a big finish. The winner is in no doubt.
Winner: Roman Reigns
Russian Chain Match
WWE United States Championship
John Cena (C) v Rusev
Story Arc: American hero captures the
belt but the angry foreigner wants a rematch in his terms
Prediction: One thing WWE has done
right is the Cena/Rusev feud. I’m surprised they haven’t built this up more as
the rubber match, Rusev won at Fast Lane, Cena won at WrestleMania. So what
happens at Extreme Rules? Cena winning would be the sensible call, he’s
bringing prestige to the belt and defending regularly. However, another loss
for Rusev would damage the previously unbeaten Russian. The best call would be
for Rusev to pass out from some chain submission move, possibly the Accolade or
STF.
Winner: John Cena
Steel Cage Match
WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Seth Rollins (C) vs. Randy Orton
Story Arc: Fresh off his shocking
title win, the new champ finds himself a new challenger with a familiar face
Prediction: This is a proper main
event. Maybe a little bit overbooked with the RKO banned and Kane at ringside
but other than that this has all of the makings of a stellar cage match. Steel
Cage matches have lost that thrill they used to have but Rollins and Orton have
excellent chemistry. Rollins is also very inventive so I’m looking forward to
see what he can come up with inside a cage. Kane being at ringside should
change something. I’m unsure at the moment whether he’ll help the champ or not.
If I had to guess, I’d say he’d be against Rollins all match then screw Orton
at the end, allowing Rollins to get the win. It’s a shame the RKO and the Curb
Stomp are banned because both off the cage would be excellent spots.
Winner: Seth
Rollins
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