Younger and newer fans to Pro Wrestling and the WWE would have been on the edge of there seats with WWE’s more risky moves than normal and its slight “Hardcore” nature. Older Fans would have been enjoying it but most probably couldn’t help but say, “This is nothing compared to back in the day.”
First match of the night was Randy Orton vs. CM Punk in there Last Man Standing match. Before the match began the Raw GM chimed in to remove the New Nexus from ring side, a good thing really I would of seen there interference a damper on a great 1 on 1 contest.
It was a great way to kick off the show; the match was very back and forth. The match wasn’t absent weapons as Kendo Sticks and Chairs were bought into play and used in great fashion.
The match came to a close on a well laid out RKO from the top turnbuckle causing Punk to be out for the 10 count.
We then lead into an impromptu US Championship match between Sheamus and Kofi Kingston, and not just any match, they ended up colliding in a Tables match.This was one of my favourite matches of the night, Kofi and Sheamus put on a great performance. It ended on a superb Boom Drop from the Top Turnbuckle on to Sheamus standing on the outside of the ring and through the table he was standing next to. A move that was so good you may have wanted to rewind and watch it over a few times before moving on to the rest of the night.
We then had Cole and Swagger vs. JR and Lawler in a match that I, to be honest, didn’t pay much attention to. I am bored of this storyline and I feel they should dump it and move on. Cole and Swagger stole the win.
Rey Mysterio and Cody Rhodes put on a well played out Falls Count Anywhere match. It did make its way around the arena before leading back to the ring where Rey nailed Cody with a great looking 619.
Layla and Michelle McCool went head to head next in a Loser Leaves match. Before the match Layla approached the face Divas backstage, she spoke about the past and the Divas did wish her luck as this could be her last match. Turned out to be the other way round as McCool was rolled up and pinned marking her departure from the WWE. Once Layla was out the way McCool cried in the ring, queue Awesome Kong, or as WWE are calling her, Kharma. Kharma came to the ring and beat on McCool then slammed her to the mat in a great looking finishing manoeuvre. While Kharma slowly departed we cut to the Divas backstage who looked pretty scared by this new butch female who has entered the fray.
We then headed into the Ladder match between Christian and Del Rio. Christian was at his best through out and Del Rio played it all very well.The match couldn’t be left to just the two of them though; Brodus Clay came to the ring and was able to stop Christian getting the belt but did receive the smallest ladder to the head for his troubles. Blood was flowing at this point, it wasn’t fully shown due to the PG rating but when you see the puddle of blood outside the ring you knew Brodus was gushing from the head.
As Del Rio came close to grabbing the belt Edge rolled out in a Jeep and tooted his horn causing a distraction that helped Christian knock Del Rio down and nab the belt for himself. Christian takes his first World Title in his 13 Year Career and celebrated with his long time friend Edge.
We then had a surprise Lumber Jack Tag Team Match between the team of Big Show and Kane and Corre members Wade Barrett and Ezekiel Jackson. Show and Kane retained.
To end it all the WWE Championship was on the line in a Cage match. Morrison was my pick for the match and with his Parkour moves he put on a great performance. Unfortunately due to R-Truths interference Morrison was foiled at the point of winning. Truth entered the cage after stopping Morrison and beat on him before climbing the cage and leaving, all to prove his point. Truth is playing his Heel character well, there storyline could get interesting as things move on. Miz and Cena brawled about the cage from that point onwards, Miz looked to be coming close to winning as he attempted to give Cena a Skull Crushing Finale from the top rope but it was reversed into a top rope AA (F-U) and Miz was laid out and pinned bringing Cena another WWE Championship to close out the show.A great show overall and knocked the socks off of last years Extreme Rules where the most interesting thing was the KFC Double Down, but WWE still need to work on things. I still stick by what I have said before which is dropping the PG rating and allow us to see Blood weather its someone busted open by accident or on purpose.
Extreme Rules 2011 Star Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
We are now are leading into Raw which will hold a Birthday Celebration for The Rock. We should see something happen between Rocky and new WWE Champ, John Cena.
Also we maybe waving goodbye to CM Punk sometime soon as he is showing interest in taking a sabbatical, taking some time off to get a break from WWE and do other things. To read more on that check out the link I will post down the bottom.
Questions For You
What did you think of last night Extreme Rules if you saw it?
What do you think is next in line to happen in WWE?
Are there any changes you would like to see WWE make to improve there product?
That’s all for now Matty.D Signing off.
Link: Punk Snubs Deal
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