Extreme Rules (2009) Predictions from www.fourdown.org/WWE_Extreme_Rules_2009
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Backlash: #27 (Site)
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*** Steel Cage Match, for the WWE Championship
Batista vs. Randy Orton (c)
-- 15 points for correct winner + 2 points for correct finish (bonus 2 points for correct winner & finish) + 2 points for interference
Choices: Batista, Randy Orton, or No Contest
Finishes: Cage Escape, Pinfall/Submission, or No Contest
Interference: Yes or No
My Prediction: Randy Orton, Cage Escape, Yes - interference
*** Ladder Match, for the World Heavyweight Championship
Jeff Hardy vs. Edge (c)
-- 15 points for correct winner + 2 points for interference
Choices: Jeff Hardy, Edge, or No Contest
Interference: Yes or No
My Prediction: Edge, Yes - interference
*** Hardcore Match, for the ECW Championship
Jack Swagger vs. Tommy Dreamer vs. Christian (c)
-- 10 points for correct winner
Choices: Jack Swagger, Tommy Dreamer, Christian, or No Contest
My Prediction: Tommy Dreamer
*** No Holds Barred Match, for the Intercontinental Championship
Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio (c)
-- 12 points for correct winner
Choices: Chris Jericho, Rey Mysterio, or No Contest
My Prediction: Rey Mysterio
*** Submission Match,
John Cena vs. Big Show
-- 12 points for correct winner
Choices: John Cena, Big Show, or No Contest
My Prediction: John Cena
*** Samoan Strap Match,
CM Punk vs. Umaga
-- 10 points for correct winner
Choices: CM Punk, Umaga, or No Contest
My Prediction: CM Punk
*** Hog Pen Match,
Santino Marella vs. Vickie Guerrero
-- 8 points for correct winner
Choices: Santino Marella, Vickie Guerrero, or No Contest
My Prediction: Vickie Guerrero
*** Match for the United States Championship
MVP vs. William Regal vs. Matt Hardy vs. Kofi Kingston (c)
-- 10 points for correct winner + 2 points for correct finish (bonus 2 points for correct winner & finish)
Choices: MVP, William Regal, Matt Hardy, Kofi Kingston, or No Contest
Finishes: Pinfall, Submission, or No Contest
My Prediction: Kofi Kingston, Pinfall
*** Who will be pinned/submitted in the ECW Championship Triple Threat match?
-- 5 points for correct answer
Choices:
Jack Swagger
Tommy Dreamer
Christian
Somehow, the match will not end by pinfall or submission
My Prediction: Jack Swagger
*** Who will be pinned/submitted in the US Championship Fatal Fourway?
-- 5 points for correct answer
Choices:
MVP
William Regal
Matt Hardy
Kofi Kingston
The match will not end by pinfall or submission
My Prediction: William Regal
*** Who of the following will appear live at Extreme Rules?
-- 0 points per correct answer, no incorrect answers allowed to score points
Choices:
Rob Van Dam
Shawn Michaels
Triple H
Undertaker
None of the above
My Prediction:
None of the above
*** Will the Money in the Bank briefcase get cashed in at Extreme Rules?
-- 10 points for correct answer
Choices:
Yes
No
My Prediction: No
*** How many titles will change hands at Extreme Rules?
-- 5 points for correct answer
Choices:
None
1
2
3 or more
My Prediction: 1
It'll be interesting to see how much content the brass in Stamford, CT keeps a PG-rating, given how much violence is likely to be given by all the involved Superstars and Divas in the only PPV where every match is hardcore, although I don't think it'll be as extreme as last year's edition; and I still get goosebumps recalling last year's PPV main event. The sight of seeing Undertaker go through 4 tables at the end of that TLC match with Edge still gives me shivers, moreso because I was there, at the San Diego Sports Arena, to see it live.
Randy Orton v. Batista in the steel cage: I see this one being real brutal for both men in this one, with so much at stake. While I do see both men unleashing their trademark moves, I do see Legacy having a say in this one. They could distract Batista while Orton loads a RKO or a Punt, and if they do help and/or Orton is able to Punt Dave's head off, then expect him to nonchalantly get out of the cage. My lock of the PPV.
Edge v. Jeff Hardy in the ladder match: Similar to the above match, although if Edge wants "De-ja-vu" from last year, he could push Jeff Hardy off the ladder, and onto the announcer's table easily. I do think Matt Hardy will have a say at the end of this match, and that could be more than enough for Edge to remain "King of the Ladders" and World...Heavyweight...Champion!
Christian, Swagger, or Dreamer: This is one where I will be content with any result in this ECW-style Hardcore match, and you can be sure to see road signs, trash cans, tables, kendo sticks, and maybe a ladder or two used in this one. The Hart Dynasty could also play a role in this one, considering what happened earlier in the week on ECW & Superstars. Still, while I do envision either a Killswitch or a Gut-Wrench Powerbomb used late in the match, I would like to see a Dreamer Driver DDT end it all. Sentimental choice to the last ECW Original.
Who taps? Big Show, or John Cena? This one is quite a head-scratcher for me. Cena could be playing mind games with Show in not being able to snatch Show in a STF. While I do hope that Big Show can lock in a vicious Camel Clutch & humiliate Cena by making him tapout or say "I quit", I do think Cena will find a way to lock the STF on Show and he will get the 500-lb man to tap.
No Holds Barred, Intercontinental Edition: This could go either way IMO. I do see Rey going for a 6-1-9 or two here, and Jericho looking to wear Rey out with the Walls of Jericho and the Codebreaker. I do expect to see plenty of chairs used in this one, because at least 2 chair shots is what Jericho will need if he wants to unmask Rey & say that "IC is Jericho for the 9th time!"
US Championship 4-way: This one could be surprisingly normal match-wise instead of weapons--Matt Hardy's cast not included--being used. It was great to see Montel be a good sport and hand the belt over to Kofi last Monday on Raw, and I think Kofi will retain no matter who he pins, and how he does it. 3 Trouble in Paradise shots won't hurt either, and allow MVP to gun for Orton later this summer.
Samoan Strap: Punk showed last Friday on SmackDown that hauling up 300+ lbs of Umaga, with such a low center of gravity, for a GTS is not a problem. But now he and Umaga get strapped up for their PPV match, where they have to tap the turnbuckles in consecutive manner to win. Umaga obviously has the power edge, but as we saw last Friday, don't underestimate Punk. Brutal match no matter who wins.
Into the Hog Pen! If this match between Santina & Vickie isn't hardcore enough, I think the comedic factor of this one will offset the brutality of the match. Any intervention from Chavo Guerrero, William Regal, and Beth Phoenix could tip this match in the Raw GM's favor, and she could easily dunk Santina into the Hog Pen. Heck, she could fire one or both Marellas, if she want to too, if she wins.
So there you have it. One PPV, 10 people will be going down!...HARDCORE!

