5 last-minute changes WWE could make for Extreme Rules 2019

There have been quite a few changes in WWE over the last few weeks in terms of the programming and the personnel involved, and we could witness some changes in the direction WWE take at Extreme Rules PPV, this Sunday.

There are quite a few exciting matches confirmed to take place at the PPV as 10 matches have been confirmed by WWE so far.

But, WWE have shown in the past that they can tweak the card or the stipulation in the last-minute to throw a surprise at the WWE Universe and make the entire PPV even more exciting.

Let's take a look at 5 last-minute changes WWE could make for Extreme Rules 2019:

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#5 No DQ match between Ricochet and AJ Styles

AJ Styles will face off against Ricochet for the United States title at Extreme Rules

One of the most eagerly awaited feuds has been that of Styles and Ricochet - two geniuses in the ring that can wow the audiences with their high-flying action, speed, and agility.

At Extreme Rules, we will finally get to see them in action in a PPV, and with Styles now a heel alongside The Club, we are in for a treat - a dream match! The match could be made even more exciting with a new stipulation, perhaps a No Disqualification stipulation.

With Styles having The Club by his side, most would favour him to win the match in a No DQ stipulation, but if Ricochet does win, his stock will have risen further. A NO DQ match will do more good for Ricochet, and perhaps even bring out his brutal side at Extreme Rules.

#4 24/7 title match and new champion

Drake Maverick is the current 24/7 title

It started off as a title to keep WWE's mid-card and lower mid-card on WWE television, but it has now become one of the most watched and enjoyable segments of RAW or SmackDown each week.

The 24/7 title has revived R-Truth's WWE career, while also giving some much-needed screen time for the likes of Drake Maverick, who have taken the ball and run with it when it comes to the 24/7 title.

While WWE haven't yet announced a 24/7 title match for Extreme Rules, we will most likely see Maverick, R-Truth and co. between segments, and perhaps we could also witness a new champion. Someone like EC3 needs to be seen more on WWE television and perhaps we could see a three-way feud between EC3, Drake Maverick, and R-Truth for the 24/7 title.

The 24/7 title is similar to the Hardcore title that was there in WWE years ago, and what better place to revive the spirit of the Hardcore championship than at the Extreme Rules PPV?

#3 Add more matches to the card

Current Intercontinental Champion Finn Balor

Intercontinental Champion Finn Balor hadn't had a match on WWE television for a month, with his last match at Super ShowDown, when he faced off against Andrade. Balor recently started a feud with Shinsuke Nakamura on SmackDown Live, which could turn out to be very exciting.

Balor should be in more matches on WWE television, and perhaps we could possibly see him added to the card for Extreme Rules, where he defends his title against Nakamura.

Another title that has been overlooked in WWE lately is the Women's Tag Team titles, which is a great pity considering the title was introduced just this year. The IIconics, the current Women's Tag Team title holders have not really elevated the title, and their feud against the Kabuki Warriors has been rather stale.

But, the Japanese duo do have an opportunity to face them for the Women's Tag Team titles, which they chickened out of this past week on SmackDown Live, and perhaps Extreme Rules is where the two teams face off.

#2 Gary Garbutt added to Cruiserweight title match

Gary Garbutt and Roman Reigns on RAW

One of the surprises of this week's WWE RAW was Gary Garbutt, who was a janitor and was picked by Shane McMahon to be Roman Reigns' partner in the tag team match against Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre.

Garbutt came to the ring in a mask, and shocked everyone with fantastic skills in the ring. And he later unmasked himself to reveal his identity - former Cruiserweight Champion Cedric Alexander.

The Cruiserweight Championship and 205 Live is in its last legs and both must be integrated into the main roster to save them, which is where "Gary Garbutt" could be the link.

Garbutt could be added to the Cruiserweight Championship match between Drew Gulak and Tony Nese, and win the title. He could then thank Reigns for the opportunity and they could maybe have a tag team of sorts on RAW.

#1 Kevin Owens as special guest referee

Kevin Owens cut a great promo on Shane McMahon last week on SmackDown

The highlight of this week's SmackDown Live was Kevin Owens' incredible promo against Shane McMahon, which began when Owens and Dolph Ziggler brawled before the start of SmackDown.

Owens' feud with Shane could be the start of the end of Shane's "best in the world" gimmick, and this rivalry could be furthered by adding Owens as the special guest referee in the tag team match between the team of The Undertaker and Roman Reigns against Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre.

Owens is currently not on the Extreme Rules card but could be added to the card late in the day, to make matters even more interesting. Owens is now a babyface over on SmackDown, which was a much-needed change, and going up against a devillish heel like Shane will only help elevate him further.