John Cena Takes Home Gold: WWE EXTREME RULES Results
By Sean Farrell
WWE Extreme Rules was an above average PPV for the WWE and we saw many fueds end and new ones begin, as well as 3 titles changing hands. Brodus Clay was injured in the Ladder Match as he was split open severely and suffered a concussion. A pool of his blood could be seen on the arena floor. John Cena has regained the WWE title for a 10th time, Kofi is the new US Champion, Awesome Kong bedbuted as Kharma and Christian is the new World Heavyweight champion for the first time ever and was clearly emotional. Below are the full PPV results.
Last Standing Man Match
Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
Orton hits the ring first. Punk’s music hits and he heads to the ring with Nexus. The RAW GM chimes in and says that Nexus is banned from ringside. Nexus heads to the back, Punk enters the ring and we’re off.
Orton took the early advantage, battering Punk in and out of the ring. Punk was able to secure a kendo stick and gain the advantage.
Punk hammered away on Orton with the kendo stick. Orton was finally able to get a hold of the stick, but Punk nailed Orton with a spinning back kick to keep the weapon. Punk landed some shots to Orton’s shoulder with the stick.
Punk continued to dominate the match, and introduced a steel chair. Punk set it up in the corner, but it backfired and Orton was able to throw Punk head first through the chair. Orton followed Punk out of the ring, and the referee started the count, but Punk got up at 7.
Orton continued his assault, this time laying Punk down for a 9 count. Punk regained the advantage with a kick to the head. Orton was down for 8, but got up and rammed Punk’s head on the announcer’s table.
Moments later, they got back in the ring, and Punk was able to connect with a GTS. Orton got up at 8 and Punk grabbed a chair from the outside. Punk was using the chair to his advantage, but Orton was able to hit an RKO out of nowhere. Ounk got up at 9 and fell outside of the ring. Orton chased him and clotheslined Punk over the barricade. Orton went for a DDT on the floor, but Punk rammed Orton into the corner post. Orton got up at 8. Punk wrapped Orton’s neck in a chair and sent him into the corner. Orton got up at 9 and Punk took him over to the table.
Punk went for the GTS on the announcer’s table, but Orton was able to reverse and hit an RKO on the table, but the table didn’t break. Punk rolled off of the table and back to his feet at 8, and fell to the ground. Orton then got that crazy look in his eye and went for the punt, but Punk moved out of the way. Punk got Orton up for the GTS and then dropped him on the steel steps. Punk then retrieved the kendo stick once again.
Back in the ring, Punk climbed to the top but Orton was able to grab the kendo stick and beat the hell out of Punk with it on the top rope. Orton climbed to the top and nailed Punk with an RKO from the top, knocking Punk out. Both men were down, but Orton got back to his feet at 9 while Punk stayed down. Great opener.
Randy Orton defeated CM Punk in a Last Man Standing Match.
Backstage Sheamus tells Teddy Long that he doesn’t like having to defend his US title against Kofi Kingston in a tables match because Kingston isn’t from the U.S.
Sheamus asked to see Kofi’s birth certificate and Long told him not to worry about it since he may not be champ after tonight.
Tables Match for the U.S. Championship
Sheamus (c) vs. Kofi Kingston
Both men trade the advantage early on. Sheamus set up a table outside of the ring, but they fought back into the ring. Sheamus was on the apron and Kofi tried to charge at him to knock him through the table, but Sheamus lunged at him with a shoulder block to take control of the match-up.
The story of the match was that Sheamus would continue to throw Kofi into the tables, but Kofi would leap out of the way of the table.
The end of the match saw Kofi place Sheamus on a table outside of the ring. Kofi climbed to the top rope and crashed through Sheamus, to defeat Sheamus and win the U.S. Championship. Another good match.
Kofi Kingston defeated Sheamus in a tables match to win the U.S. Championship.
Todd Grisham interviewed R-Truth backstage. Truth told Grisham to shut up. Truth said he smelt a conspiracy. Truth said Miz, Cena and Morrison don’t want him in the match, and Morrison stole his opportunity to become WWE Champion. He said the one thing he can’t stand is a thief to end the promo.
Country Whipping Match:
Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross vs. Jack Swagger and Michael Cole
Cole came out wrapped in bubble wrap. Cole cut a promo, saying JR and Lawler should stay in Florida since they are old retirees.
JR and Lawler come out with straps in tow and we are underway. JR and Lawler used the strap on Swagger, who quickly tagged in Cole. Lawler tried whipping Cle, to no avail because of the bubble wrap. Lawler punched Cole and then ripped the bubble wrap off, and Cole tagged in Swagger.
Swagger then took control and dominated for several minutes. At one point, JR and Lawler got control and Ross was able to secure an ankle lock on Swagger. Swagger actually sold the hold before tagging in Cole.
Ross then started beating Cole and looked pretty fired up. Ross clotheslined Cole and started whipping him on his butt. JR then went to tie Cole’s legs up with the strap and Swagger pulled Ross off. As Ross and Swagger argued, Cole rolled JR up and got the three count. Not as bad as it could have been.
Michael Cole and Jack Swagger defeated Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler in a “Country Whipping Match.”
Todd Grisham interviewed John Cena backstage. Cena talked about how he hasn’t held the title in 10 months and how he plans to win the title tonight.
Falls Count Anywhere Match:
Rey Mysterio vs. Cody Rhodes
The match went to the outside of the ring early. Mysterio landed a flying charge from the stage to the floor onto Rhodes.
They battled into the stands and into the concession stands. Mysterio dominated Rhodes in the stands and the two fought back to the ring.
Back in the ring and both entertainers” continue to go back and forth. Mysterio hits a flying shoulder block from the two for a two count. Mysterio exposed his kneebrace and went for a 619, but Rhodes moved out of the way.
Moments later, Rhodes set Mysterio up on the top rope. Rhodes charged at Mysterio, but Mysterio spit some sort of mist into Rhodes’ face. Mysterio followed up with a 619 and then got the pin. Yet another good match.
Rey Mysterio pinned Cody Rhodes in a Falls Count Anywhere Match.
Backstage Layla approaches the divas backstage and apologizes for anything she may have done since it may be her last night. The divas said the like Michelle McCool a lot less and wished her luck.
Michael Cole made his way to ringside and got into the “Cole-Mine.”
Loser Leaves
WWE Match:
Layla vs. Michelle McCool
Both ladies worked hard and had a better math than would have been expected. The match went to the outside and then back into the ring. McCool went for the Styles Clash, but Layla reversed for a two count as McCool got her foot on the rope.
Layla and McCool then hit a series of reversals before McCool finally hit the Styles Clash. McCool was slow to make the cover, and Layla rolled her up to get the pin. Not a great match, but better than expected. Layla was crying after the match as she headed to the back, while McCool cried in the ring.
Layla pinned Michelle McCool in a Loser Leaves
WWE Match
In the ring, McCool continued to cry as the fans sang, “Na na na na, hey hey hey, Goodbye!”
Kharma’s music hit and she headed to the ring. McCool stayed still in the ring as Kharma slowly made her way to the ring. Kharma stalked McCool in the ring and got a hold of her. Kharma hit the same finisher she used in TNA and laid McCool out. They cut away to the divas backstage who were watching on a monitor looking scared. Good debut for the former Awesome Kong.
World
Heavyweight Championship Ladder Match:
Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio
Christian got the early advantage. Del Rio introduced the ladder outside the ring, but Christian was able to avoid having it used on him.
Moments later, Del Rio setup a ladder outside of the ring from the apron to the announce table. Del Rio threw Christian into the ladder, but Christian slid under and rammed Del Rio’s head into the ladder. Christian climbed to the top rope but was pushed off, and he landed on another ladder setup outside of the ring and charged onto Del Rio.
Christian went back in the ring and climbed a ladder in the middle of the ring, but Del Rio broke up the climb. After a series of reversals, Christian was able to toss Del Rio onto the ladder. He then nailed Del Rio with it, sending Del Rio out of the ring.
Christian started climbing the ladder, but Del Rio got back in the ring and threw a ladder at Christian to regain the advantage. Del Rio applied an armbar and then rammed his arm into a ladder. He then grabbed a step ladder and nailed Christian in the mid-section and setup the ladder in the corner. Del Rio then threw Christian in the corner and charged with another ladder, but Christian moved out of the way. Christian then set the ladder up near the center, but Del Rio met him on the third rung and got him in a powerbomb, but Christian was able to roll Del Rio out to the apron.
Later in the match, Christan nailed Del Rio with the spear. Christian tried to climb the ladder, but Del Rio caught him in a rung. As Del Rio almost reached the belt, Christian pushed him off. Moments later, Del Rio positioned Christian on the ladder outside of the ring. Del Rio climbed to the top rope and dove off, but Christian moved out of the way and Del Rio crashed through the ladder.
Back in the ring, Christian started to climb the ladder. He climbed to the top, but Brodus Clay hit the ring and knocked the ring down. Christian hung onto the cable holding the belt and then dove on Clay and threw him in the ladder. Del Rio got back in the ring and got Christian in an arm-bar. Del Rio tossed Christian out and then started to climb the ladder to the belt. Before he could get to the top, Edge came out in a jeep and started honking. Christian pushed Del Rio off the ladder onto Clay and Rodriguez outside of the ring. Christian finally climbed the ladder and got the belt to win the match. Another great match, really good PPV so far.
Christian defeated Alberto Del Rio to win the World Heavyweight Championship.
After the match, Edge had tears in his eyes as he clapped while Christian celebrated. The two embraced and Edge raised Christian’s hand.
Alex Riley is backstage with The Miz and pointed out that if he loses, he’s guaranteed a rematch. Miz gave a dirty look, and Riley tried to correct himself. Miz told him to never do that again, and headed out.
Lumberjack
WWE Tag Team Championship Match
Ezekiel and Wade Barrett vs. Kane and The Big Show (c)
Kane was the first to be thrown out to the lumberjacks, where he was beat up by the heels and then tossed back into the ring. Kind of a nothing match, it’s obvious it was placed where it was to give fans a breather after the Christian – Del Rio match.
Ezekiel at one point slammed the Big Show, but Barrett tagged himself in the ring. Barrett went for Wasteland, but obviously wasn’t able to get it, and Show nailed him with a chokeslam and got the pin.
Kane and The Big Show (c) defeated Ezekiel and Wade Barrett to retain the
WWE Tag Team Championships.
After the match, everyone started fighting outside of the ring while Show and Kane nailed Gabriel and Slater with chokeslams in the ring.
WWE Championship Triple Threat Steel
Cage Match:
The Miz (c) vs. John Cena vs. John Morrison
Morrison came to the ring first, followed by Cena and then the WWE Champion.
Miz gained the early advantage. Miz took turns throwing Morrison and Cena head first into the cage.
Miz was the first to try to escape, but was met at the top of the cage by Cena, who nailed Miz with a bulldog from the top of the cage. Cena built on his momentum, and delivered a five knuckle shuffle on Morrison. Miz quickly hit Cena with the SCF, but Morrison quickly started scaling the cage and Miz ran over to stop Morrison from climbing over. Morrison and Miz battled on top of the cage and Morrison applied a headlock on Miz to prevent him from landing on the ring floor. Cena joined Morrison and they nailed Miz with a superplex from the top of the cage.
Morrison then tried to climb the cage, but Cena grabbed Morrison’s leg on the top. Morrison landed a flying kick on Miz and a cool suplex/slam on Cena for a two count.
Morrison tried to escape again, but Miz caught him and powerbombed him into the side of the cage and then kicked him in the head. He charged at Cena, but was quickly put into an STF. Miz yelled for the door to be opened while he was in the hold. Miz almost managed to squirm his way to the floor, but was blocked by Cena, and then Cena tried to go to the floor, but was thwarted by Miz.
Back in the ring, Cena threw Morrison into the cage but Morrison jumped on the cage and started climbing over. Cena quickly caught him and the two fought on top. Underneath, Miz tried to escape through the door, but Morrison kicked the door on Miz’s face. Morrison got crotched on the top of the door, and Miz pulled him into the ring.
Later in the match, Morrison hit Starship Pain from the top of the cage onto Cena and Miz and headed for the door. As he was trying to get out, R-Truth hit the ring and nailed him with a flying leg and got him back in the cage. Truth got in the cage with Morrison and put a beating on him. Truth hit a scissor kick on Cena for good measure and turned his attention back to Morrison and laid Morrison out. Truth then climbed over the top of the cage and hit the floor and headed to the back. WWE has something here with Truth as a heel, I hope they keep going through with it.
Miz came to and started to climb over the top, but was met by Cena before he could get to the floor. The two battled on top of the cage trading punches. Cena got the better of it and tried to climb out while Miz held onto a leg. Miz got him back in the cage and went for the SCF from the top rope but Cena blocked and hit the AA from the top rope! Cena then made the cover and got the 1-2-3! Another great match for one of the bestWWE PPVs in a while.
John Cena defeated The Miz (c) and John Morrison to win the WWE Championship.
Cena celebrated with the belt as the show went off of the air.
(Writer’s Note: Special thanks to Raj Giri for these results)