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Monday, May 02, 2011

WWE Extreme Rules 2011 Followup

So, Extreme Rules is now over and done with, so I figured I would post my reactions on how I did and what I think is in store.

I'll go in order of the matches that took place. I, of course, didn't predict two of the matches because I didn't know they would take place.

Last Man Standing Match: Randy Orton def. CM Punk

So, my prediction didn't hold water from the beginning of the match. The GM banned Nexus from ringside, so I totally lost my prediction from the start. So, I wasn't shocked to see Randy Orton win, because with Nexus there he was a shoe-in to finish the feud with a win. Nothing more really to say.

Tables Match for the U.S. Championship: Kofi Kingston def. Sheamus (c)

Now, I was kinda shocked after Smackdown went off the air Friday that both secondary titles were on the show. So, I knew going into the PPV or maybe on Raw, that this title, or the IC title would change hands before the end of next week. So, when this match was announced, I knew Kofi had already won the title.

Country Whipping Match: Cole/Swagger def. Lawler/Ross

I didn't get to order the PPV, because I am not rich, living with my parents, and really need to save to move out on my own. So, I am sad to say that I didn't get to see Cole walk down to the ring in bubble wrap. I have to imagine that it was pretty hilarious to watch him walk down like that. Now the outcome? Kinda shocked that they gave Cole another "win" in the feud. But, I still believe that the next PPV will be the climax, and hopefully shuts Cole up for good.

Falls Count Anywhere Match: Rey Mysterio def. Cody Rhodes

I said Rey would win, but I didn't imagine he would spew green slime into Cody's eyes to do it. But, it definitely reinforces the fact that Cody will be pissed on Friday and take it out on someone else.

Loser Leaves WWE: Layla def. Michelle McCool

I also said that Layla would win because I think Michelle wants to leave and spend time with the hubby. So, no shocker there. I was shocked to see them debut Kharma at the PPV like that. Not only that, but add insult to injury on Michelle. But hey, she had to debut sometime.

Ladder Match for the Heavyweight Championship: Christian def. Alberto Del Rio

I am fairly certain that I called that Edge would be involved somehow in the match, causing Alberto to lose. Now, I know it was only the horn, but he was still involved! I imagine that Edge will now go off TV for a while (he may show up at Smackdown and that will be his last appearance for a while), but Christian/Del Rio will continue until at least Summerslam, I imagine.

Lumberjack Match for the Tag Team Championships: Big Show/Kane def. The Corre (Ezekial Jackson/Wade Barrett)

This was another match I didn't predict because it wasn't there before the show. But, I will say that I imagine that they are dismantling the Corre just like they did the Nexus. I think that is wise, because unless they were finally planning on doing the Nexus vs. Corre match, then there really isn't a need for it anymore. Run its course, it has.

Triple Threat Steel Cage Match for the WWE Championship: John Cena def. The Miz (c) & John Morrison

Once again, I knew R-Truth would get involved, and knew so when I read that he cut a promo backstage at the start of the show. True to form, he took out Morrison and it became a battle between Miz and Cena. From what I read and saw on the site, the match was definitely better than the Wrestlemania match, which is good. But, I was shocked that they put the title back on Cena. This makes me wonder if they are going to keep it on him til Wrestlemania, which would be stupid. Before picking my winners, I did note to myself that if Cena won the title, he would lose it during the summer and regain it back at either November's PPV or the Royal Rumble. So, we'll just have to see how this goes.

So, 50% of the matches I got right. But, the Orton/Punk match wasn't a complete loss, because I knew Orton would win if it was a fair fight. It turned into a fair fight, so half a win on that match really. Anyway, I am off.

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