Here’s our final review of WWE Extreme Rules 2016!
Dolph Ziggler vs. Baron Corbin (No Disqualification Match)
Reactions: This was a pretty average affair. Corbin isn’t the flashiest guy in the ring, so his matches tend to be a bit of a bore. But he stood across the ring from Ziggler tonight, which meant this wasn’t as much of a snoozefest as many of Corbin’s other bouts. This felt more like a normal match with the added advantage of no rules having to be followed. The No DQ rule wasn’t used much since there was a lack of weapons involved. But the use of the steel ring posts and ropes at least made this match a little different from both men’s previous matches. Ziggler looked great as usual, Corbin looked dominating and he cheated to win. Makes sense. This was uneventful yet still far from terrible.
Rating: 2 out of 5 Stars
The Usos (Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso) vs. The Club (Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows) (Texas Tornado Tag Team Match)
Reactions: This was a pretty decent opener. Both teams took advantage of the stipulation they were placed in immediately as they brawled outside the ring. The action was pretty intense throughout. The Usos pulled off their usual high flying moves, while The Club took charge with their rough & tumble style. There were plenty of Superkicks, Big Boots and plenty of other crazy outside maneuvers. Anderson and Gallows looked pretty good in their PPV match debut. They looked as dominating as they were in NJPW, which was awesome to see. The Boot of Doom and Magic Killer are some pretty damn impressive moves. The Usos have to be applauded for looking great as they usually do, too. This fight was started the show off on an okay note.
Rating: 2 & a Half out of 5 Stars
Kalisto (c) vs. Rusev (with Lana) (WWE United States Championship)
Reactions: This match gave us the dominating Rusev we came to know and love before his loss to Cena at last year’s WrestleMania. He was was nothing more than a savage as he took control of Kalisto during the majority of this title encounter. Kalisto made a valiant effort at several points during the match. His Hurricanrana to Rusev into the steel ring steps, his Springboard Frog Splash and Asai Moonsault were all fun to witness. But Rusev proved to be too much to handle. He tapped into his brutish ways and locked in a particularly painful looking version of The Accolade. This was a serviceable match at best. It’s great to see Rusev dominating as the US Champion once again.
Rating: 2 out of 5 Stars
The New Day (Big E, Kofi Kingston and/or Xavier Woods) (c) vs. The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) (WWE Tag Team Championship)
Reactions: Watching these teams face off for the first time felt like a preview of what’s to come. And we gotta say, we’re very much looking forward to them butting heads once again. In a nice change of pace, Xavier Woods chose to involve himself alongside Big E. Both teams put on a fun tag team match that never slowed down. It seemed like The Vaudevillains had a lot to prove this evening. Thankfully, they did well with the short time they were given with The New Day. Big E’s spear to English to the outside was the only moment that made us hop out of our chair. This match was somewhat good, but ended just as it seemed like it going to get even better. We hope there’s a rematch planned for Money in the Bank because this felt like more of a tease.
Rating: 2 & a Half out of 5 Stars