5 biggest questions from WWE Extreme Rules: Missing championship match; loss for The Demon?

#4. Why was there only one extreme rules match on this year’s card?

WWE Extreme Rules has historically been one of the most brutal pay-per-views for the company. Over the years, the creative team has worked hard to build rivalries that can lead to matches with special stipulations.

However, only one match was fought under the extreme rules stipulation this year. The rest of the matches went on as traditional wrestling matches. Why did WWE book such few extreme rules matches for this year’s show?

Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair could have competed in an Alexa’s Playground match. Meanwhile, Bianca Belair and Becky Lynch could have also competed under unique stipulations. WWE failed to give fans some intense bouts this year.

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#3. Why didn’t Damian Priest pick up a convincing victory at WWE Extreme Rules?

Damian Priest defended his United States Championship at WWE Extreme Rules. He competed in a Triple Threat Match against Jeff Hardy and Sheamus.

All three men gave their best during the contest and came close to victory several times. In the end, Sheamus nailed Hardy with a Brogue Kick before Priest rolled him up for the win.

Fans did expect The Archer of Infamy to retain his title, but was it the right call to have him roll up his opponent for the pin?

WWE could have allowed him to hit his finisher and pick up a convincing victory. He has been given a good push over the past several weeks, and a dominant win would have helped end his rivalry against Sheamus.