WWE Extreme Rules 2018 Predictions
Extreme Rules takes place tonight and the card is iffy. It’s not the best card in the world especially when you compare it to the ongoing G1 Climax. Jack defends his All Things Wrestling championship for the second time and this time it’s against Ben Hercik and Ben Mawson. Will Ben win the belt - either of them or are we seeing another title retention?
KICK OFF: Sin Cara Vs. Andrade “Cien” Almas
Jack: If Sin Cara somehow wins this and beats Cien already then he would be aswell packing his bags and leaving back to Orlando but surely it won’t happen.
Prediction: Cien Almas
Mawson: Rematch from Smackdown which is decent, the first match was great so I’m looking forward to this one.
Prediction: Cien Almas
Hercik: Andrade “Cien” Almas is making his PPV debut and Sin Cara is well, Sin Cara. This match will be a pretty decent match based on the match they had on Smackdown. The sooner Sin Cara goes to Smackdown, the better as Cien Almas is going to win.
Prediction: Cien Almas
KICK OFF: SAniTy Vs. The New Day (TABLES MATCH)
Mawson: Despite being on the kick off show, I am really looking forward to this match and think it will be good.
Prediction: SAniTy
Hercik: Rumor has it that New Day is going to become 3 singles wrestlers, but still be a stable at the same time. If that rumor is correct, then this would be the best time to start this transition. I do enjoy both groups and I am ecstatic to see Eric Young and Big Damo on WWE television finally, They have worked hard and now they are on a main roster PPV show. Sanity gets the win and this could potentially lead to a tag team title run.
Prediction: SAniTy
Jack: Seeing as it’s their PPV debut I can’t really see them losing already so a win does make sense . I also believe the New Day are going to split up in the near future so this could be the start.
Prediction: SAniTy
Prediction: SAniTy
Hercik: Rumor has it that New Day is going to become 3 singles wrestlers, but still be a stable at the same time. If that rumor is correct, then this would be the best time to start this transition. I do enjoy both groups and I am ecstatic to see Eric Young and Big Damo on WWE television finally, They have worked hard and now they are on a main roster PPV show. Sanity gets the win and this could potentially lead to a tag team title run.
Prediction: SAniTy
Jack: Seeing as it’s their PPV debut I can’t really see them losing already so a win does make sense . I also believe the New Day are going to split up in the near future so this could be the start.
Prediction: SAniTy
Finn Balor Vs. Baron Corbin
Hercik: I am in the minority of the wrestling world and I actually like Baron Corbin. I think that him with someone like Balor would help him a lot. You get the big guy who is somewhat limited in the ring working with a great wrestler. It is also the story of little man vs big man. The issue is this feud has been meh at best, with the only story point being Balor’s butt was bruised by Corbin. That being said, they have to start building Balor up soon right? They always say he is the first Universal Champion, but he hasn’t done much since. He’s come up just short in the last 2 PPV matches he was in, the Intercontinental ladder match at the Greatest Royal Rumble, and the Money in the Bank match. I think it's time Balor got back to his winning ways.
Prediction: Finn Balor
Jack: I hate to say it but I feel like WWE will give Corbin a push but even if Balor wins, it could be the result that costs me my belt but it would probably be a better result
Prediction: Baron Corbin
Mawson: I think Balor will wear some face paint for this epic showdown between two monsters made of steel. Baldy Baron, what a guy he is.
Prediction: Baron Corbin
Prediction: Finn Balor
Jack: I hate to say it but I feel like WWE will give Corbin a push but even if Balor wins, it could be the result that costs me my belt but it would probably be a better result
Prediction: Baron Corbin
Mawson: I think Balor will wear some face paint for this epic showdown between two monsters made of steel. Baldy Baron, what a guy he is.
Prediction: Baron Corbin
Carmella (c) Vs. Asuka (James Ellsworth In A Shark Cage; Smackdown Women’s Championship)
Jack: Asuka. If not then I hope she leaves and goes elsewhere it is that simple. She shouldn’t be wasting her talent in a pointless feud.
Prediction: Asuka
Mawson: Come on it’s James Ellsworth in a cage above the ring - how cool is that? Also this match will be good I guess.
Prediction: Carmella
Hercik: This pains me to say it, but the reign of Carmella is not ending just yet. Asuka is great, phenomenal even. The main roster has somewhat ruined her however. She had a mystique and niche on NXT that just hasn’t been replicated since her call up. It seems pretty clear that Elsworth will get involved here and almost cost Carmella, but will be the reason Asuka loses. I think they are saving Carmella to lose the title to a certain Irish woman at Summerslam (don’t us wrestling fans love teasers like this).
Prediction: Carmella
Prediction: Asuka
Mawson: Come on it’s James Ellsworth in a cage above the ring - how cool is that? Also this match will be good I guess.
Prediction: Carmella
Hercik: This pains me to say it, but the reign of Carmella is not ending just yet. Asuka is great, phenomenal even. The main roster has somewhat ruined her however. She had a mystique and niche on NXT that just hasn’t been replicated since her call up. It seems pretty clear that Elsworth will get involved here and almost cost Carmella, but will be the reason Asuka loses. I think they are saving Carmella to lose the title to a certain Irish woman at Summerslam (don’t us wrestling fans love teasers like this).
Prediction: Carmella
Braun Strowman Vs. Kevin Owens (STEEL CAGE MATCH)
Mawson: I think Kevin Owens is going to get finished in this match.
Prediction: Braun Strowman
Hercik: Braun Strowman……...what I need more reason than that? Okay, I think this is them keeping Braun safe. He is constantly on television with this feud as well as looking like a legit monster when he is flipping cars or pushing over porta potties. Braun is the next Universal champion, slight spoiler for SummerSlam, and you want to keep him strong. It does help that he is in the ring with one of WWE’s best wrestlers. Owens is great, but its hard to see most wrestlers beating Braun at this point.
Prediction: Braun Strowman
Jack: Surely Braun can’t lose in a steel cage match, it seems like the only logical outcome so I’ll go for Strowman. I mean sure Owens could escape but WWE loves nothing more than a Braun Strowman beating well maybe they like the big dog a little bit more.
Prediction: Braun Strowman
Prediction: Braun Strowman
Hercik: Braun Strowman……...what I need more reason than that? Okay, I think this is them keeping Braun safe. He is constantly on television with this feud as well as looking like a legit monster when he is flipping cars or pushing over porta potties. Braun is the next Universal champion, slight spoiler for SummerSlam, and you want to keep him strong. It does help that he is in the ring with one of WWE’s best wrestlers. Owens is great, but its hard to see most wrestlers beating Braun at this point.
Prediction: Braun Strowman
Jack: Surely Braun can’t lose in a steel cage match, it seems like the only logical outcome so I’ll go for Strowman. I mean sure Owens could escape but WWE loves nothing more than a Braun Strowman beating well maybe they like the big dog a little bit more.
Prediction: Braun Strowman
The Bludgeon Brothers (c) Vs. Team Hell No (Smackdown Tag Team Championships)
Hercik: I am honestly torn on this match. I like all 4 men involved here, but there is one big lingering issue. Daniel Bryan’s Contract. Would they really put a title on a guy that may leave the company, although it isn’t a big title. Would a tag team title run be enough to make Bryan stay? I honestly don’t think so. WWE is planning short term with this, so I expect either Kane to turn on him or to see Miz screw Bryan and the titles stay on the Bludgeon Brothers. (Also I fully expect Bryan to re-sign)
Prediction: Bludgeon Brothers
Jack: I think the whole return of team Hell No would seem pointless if they don’t win on their return so it kind of seems right.
Prediction: Team Hell No
Mawson: I think this will be a very good match but is it to early to give Team Hell No the Titles? No. No. No. Get it?
Prediction= Team Hell No
Prediction: Bludgeon Brothers
Jack: I think the whole return of team Hell No would seem pointless if they don’t win on their return so it kind of seems right.
Prediction: Team Hell No
Mawson: I think this will be a very good match but is it to early to give Team Hell No the Titles? No. No. No. Get it?
Prediction= Team Hell No
Alexa Bliss (c) Vs. Nia Jax (EXTREME RULES; RAW Women’s Championship)
Jack: I think the odds stack heavily against Bliss and there would have to be some interference for her to win this hence why I predict Jax.
Prediction: Nia Jax
Mawson: Even though its a Extreme Rules match, I do think this will be one for the bathroom break just because we’ve seen this so many times.
Prediction: Alexa Bliss
Hercik: Remember what I said about Reigns vs Lashley? No? Well that’s coming up. You can say the same about this feud. This thing lost all momentum when Nia cut that Be A Star promo after winning at Backlash, then proceed to bully the local competitor after challenging Ronda to a match. This just seems like a holdover till one of two things happen. Either Ronda wins the title or the title is sent to the Bayley vs Sasha feud.
Prediction: Alexa Bliss
Prediction: Nia Jax
Mawson: Even though its a Extreme Rules match, I do think this will be one for the bathroom break just because we’ve seen this so many times.
Prediction: Alexa Bliss
Hercik: Remember what I said about Reigns vs Lashley? No? Well that’s coming up. You can say the same about this feud. This thing lost all momentum when Nia cut that Be A Star promo after winning at Backlash, then proceed to bully the local competitor after challenging Ronda to a match. This just seems like a holdover till one of two things happen. Either Ronda wins the title or the title is sent to the Bayley vs Sasha feud.
Prediction: Alexa Bliss
Jeff Hardy (c) Vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (United States Championship)
Mawson: Finally Jeff Hardy is defending his title on a PPV but I don’t think thats going to make this match any better.
Winner= Shansuke Nakamura
Hercik: This is the other match on the card I am torn about. You can tell Jeff is sore and needs a little rest, but would Shinsuke really win the title at a B rated Pay Per View? I can see this feud playing out until Summerslam. If these 2 guys were healthy, just imagine how good this match would be. Also, picking Shinsuke has been really bad luck for me. Aside from the Royal Rumble I have been burned by Shinsuke in every big match I have picked him dating all the way back to Summerslam last year. I see Jeff winning with Shinsuke getting disqualified.
Prediction: Jeff Hardy
Jack: I want Hardy to win this but can WWE continue to let Nakamura lose so often? I don’t think so.
Prediction: Shinsuke Nakamura
Winner= Shansuke Nakamura
Hercik: This is the other match on the card I am torn about. You can tell Jeff is sore and needs a little rest, but would Shinsuke really win the title at a B rated Pay Per View? I can see this feud playing out until Summerslam. If these 2 guys were healthy, just imagine how good this match would be. Also, picking Shinsuke has been really bad luck for me. Aside from the Royal Rumble I have been burned by Shinsuke in every big match I have picked him dating all the way back to Summerslam last year. I see Jeff winning with Shinsuke getting disqualified.
Prediction: Jeff Hardy
Jack: I want Hardy to win this but can WWE continue to let Nakamura lose so often? I don’t think so.
Prediction: Shinsuke Nakamura
The Deleter Of Worlds (c) Vs. The B-Team
Hercik: The B Team is one of the best things about Raw right now, and as much sense as it is to put the titles on them, I just don’t see it happening yet. Wyatt and Hardy have their way this time and should pick up the win, but I think their run with the titles could’ve been a little better. These 4 should be given ample time to perform and show what they can actually do, so that way Dallas & Axel don’t get lost in the shuffle. They are a great team, but after Hardy and Wyatt drop the titles, I fully expect them (Dallas & Axel) to join House Hardy as Matt and Bray start their singles runs.
Prediction: Matt Hardy & Bray Wyatt
Jack: I think Deleter of worlds just because they’re brilliant and deserve to keep the title.
Prediction: Matt Hardy & Bray Wyatt
Mawson: What’s that I hear? Oh it’s another toilet break - I am not looking forward to this one, it is an absolute travesty how this is not on the pre-show! This could easily be swapped with SAniTy/New Day.
Prediction: The B-Team
Prediction: Matt Hardy & Bray Wyatt
Jack: I think Deleter of worlds just because they’re brilliant and deserve to keep the title.
Prediction: Matt Hardy & Bray Wyatt
Mawson: What’s that I hear? Oh it’s another toilet break - I am not looking forward to this one, it is an absolute travesty how this is not on the pre-show! This could easily be swapped with SAniTy/New Day.
Prediction: The B-Team
Dolph Ziggler (c) Vs. Seth Rollins (30 Minute Iron Man Match; Intercontinental Championship)
Jack: I think Ziggler will win and him and McIntyre will record huge pushes and take over the roster. I think Rollins will wear a nice attire as he does, I like Seth Rollins. I have followed him since his Tyler Black days - oh the freedom.
Prediction: Dolph Ziggler
Mawson: I was surprised to see this be a 30 minute iron man match but I think this will be the match of the night by a country mile.
Prediction: Dolph Ziggler
Hercik: This has become the workmans belt in WWE. Only the best of the best wrestlers get to hold this belt. Dolph may go down as one of the best Intercontinental champions of all time, like Miz and Jericho will be when they hang up their boots for good. I don’t think Drew plays too much into this match, but he may have some involvement. Seth had an amazing run, but I think that it’s just time for him to move on. He is better than the Intercontinental Title, but I see this specific match getting rave reviews after a potentially lackluster pay per view. Does anyone else smell a 5 star quality match between these 2?
Prediction: Dolph Ziggler
Prediction: Dolph Ziggler
Mawson: I was surprised to see this be a 30 minute iron man match but I think this will be the match of the night by a country mile.
Prediction: Dolph Ziggler
Hercik: This has become the workmans belt in WWE. Only the best of the best wrestlers get to hold this belt. Dolph may go down as one of the best Intercontinental champions of all time, like Miz and Jericho will be when they hang up their boots for good. I don’t think Drew plays too much into this match, but he may have some involvement. Seth had an amazing run, but I think that it’s just time for him to move on. He is better than the Intercontinental Title, but I see this specific match getting rave reviews after a potentially lackluster pay per view. Does anyone else smell a 5 star quality match between these 2?
Prediction: Dolph Ziggler
Roman Reigns Vs. Bobby Lashley
Mawson: Zzzzzz Zzzzz. Sorry I fell asleep at the sound of this match
Prediction: Bobby Lashley
Hercik: This. Feud. Is. So. Boring!!!!!!!!!! The only good portion of this feud is how Lashley has looked. He has pointed out all the flaws in Roman and seems like he is being a bit heelish. That being said, Roman is the next challenger for Brock, so I fully expect a Roman win. The only question is if this match does indede go on last like the rumors suggest it will, are we going to have an impromptu empty arena match like Rock vs Mankind in ‘99.
Prediction: ROMAN REIGNS
Jack: Please do not let Reigns win in another PPV. PLEASE. He really doesn’t need it and the sad truth is that this will most likely be the mainevent. Why?
Prediction: Bobby Lashley
Prediction: Bobby Lashley
Hercik: This. Feud. Is. So. Boring!!!!!!!!!! The only good portion of this feud is how Lashley has looked. He has pointed out all the flaws in Roman and seems like he is being a bit heelish. That being said, Roman is the next challenger for Brock, so I fully expect a Roman win. The only question is if this match does indede go on last like the rumors suggest it will, are we going to have an impromptu empty arena match like Rock vs Mankind in ‘99.
Prediction: ROMAN REIGNS
Jack: Please do not let Reigns win in another PPV. PLEASE. He really doesn’t need it and the sad truth is that this will most likely be the mainevent. Why?
Prediction: Bobby Lashley
AJ Styles (C) Vs. Rusev (WWE Championship)
Hercik: First off, Happy Rusev Day everyone. Second off, and I stress this point, THIS SHOULD BE THE MAIN EVENT. If you learn one thing about me, it’s that I am a traditionalist. The title should go on last, and that is how it always should be. That being said, you can just look at this match and see that it is just a filler feud. I love Rusev, but he has no chance in winning this match. However, what they should do at least is let the pair have a lengthy match, roughly 25 minutes, and let Rusev show the world that he can hang with the best of the best, and maybe, just maybe, one day Rusev will win the WWE Championship. Unfortunately, that day won’t be July 15th, 2018.
Prediction: AJ Styles
Jack: Styles- I think the better fighter (Styles) will win this however I do have a feeling Rusev might pull it off.
Prediction: AJ Styles
Mawson: Some people are saying Rusev’s push is too late but I think it’s a good time to put the strap on the Bulgarian Brute.
Prediction: Rusev
Prediction: AJ Styles
Jack: Styles- I think the better fighter (Styles) will win this however I do have a feeling Rusev might pull it off.
Prediction: AJ Styles
Mawson: Some people are saying Rusev’s push is too late but I think it’s a good time to put the strap on the Bulgarian Brute.
Prediction: Rusev
