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Extreme Rules is scheduled to take place this Sunday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Eleven matches are going to take place on the night including seven championship matches. There is no doubt that this is going to be an extreme night, which the WWE fans would remember for a long time.
On the other side on this PPV is one of the Big-Four PPVs of WWE, SummerSlam. Undoubtedly, WWE think-tank is going to put the best of storylines together to ensure the “Biggest Party of the Summer” is a night to remember. It is safe to say that Extreme Rules will be a key event for that to happen.
Here are the top five ways in which the most extreme night in WWE can set the tone for the upcoming extravaganza.
#1 The Universal Championship
The reigning Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar, is expected to defend the championship at SummerSlam. Although Extreme Rules was initially expected to feature a multi-man match to determine the number one contender for the “Beast Incarnate”, the match was canceled due to the uncertainty surrounding the champion himself.
Currently, the two men who are the most likely ones to become the number one contender for the championship are going to tear each other apart in a couple of days. The main event at Extreme Rules is expected to be Roman Reigns vs Bobby Lashley, and unofficially this match will determine who is more worthy to face Brock Lesnar.
Roman Reigns is the one Superstar whom Vince McMahon wants ''The Beast” to face. However, given the number of times these two have faced each other, it is safe to say that it has become a cliché. On the other hand, Bobby Lashley vs Brock Lesnar is a match which the fans are expecting dearly.
Taking into account both these opinions here, it is quite possible that Lashley and Reigns are going to tear the house down at Extreme Rules in an indecisive match. This keeps a lot of options open, not to mention the possibility of a Triple Threat match at SummerSlam.
#2 Daniel Bryan’s role at SummerSlam
Daniel Bryan is currently the hottest Superstar in WWE. Fans have been behind him since he has made his return and fans are rooting for Team Hell No to win the tag-team championships at Extreme Rules.
Truth be told, it makes more sense to have the “Leader of the YES movement” compete in a one-on-one match at the SummerSlam. If that is supposed to happen, the reunion of Team Hell No would just be a way to protect Daniel Bryan from over-exposing himself until SummerSlam.
Hence, it is probable that the reunited team is going to lose at Extreme Rules. This would not only solidify the Bludgeon Brothers as the tag-team champions, but will also open the possibility to compete in a singles match at SummerSlam.
#3 Ronda Rousey steals the match
Ronda Rousey is going to be in the front row at Extreme Rules when the Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss will defend the championship against Nia Jax. It is quite obvious that the “Baddest Women on the Planet” is going to get involved in this match.
Not only will this help the rivalry to continue among each of these three Superstars, but will also ensure there is no clear favorite to come out on the top.
Not to mention, this will provide over a month’s time to intense their rivalries as they fight each other at SummerSlam, where they could compete in a Triple Threat match for the Raw Women’s Championship.
#4 A possible reunion?
Seth Rollins has been on a roll for the last couple of months on Monday Night Raw. However, he is in a tough spot this Sunday when he faces Dolph Ziggler for the Intercontinental Championship.
Drew McIntyre has earned his right to be at ringside during the championship match by defeating the “Architect” last week on Raw. There is no secret that is going to be a huge disadvantage for Seth Rollins. The recent news suggests that Dean Ambrose might be of action until September, and with that goes the possibility of Shield reunion.
However, it sets the field perfectly for Jason Jordan to make his return, if he is fit to compete. Last time he was the reason behind the duo losing the tag-team championships, and Extreme Rules could be the night when he makes up for it. This could be one of the possible shocking things that can happen at Extreme Rules.
#5 Money in the Bank Cash-in
Last month, Braun Strowman won the Money in the Bank contract in a grueling ladder match. However, since then he has solely focused on destroying Kevin Owens.
Although there are a couple of interesting twists for Strowman and Owens, the news of Brock Lesnar competing in the UFC could catalyst the cash-in to happen earlier than expected.
SummerSlam could be the night when the “Monster in the Bank” decides to unleash the “Monster” from the “Bank” and become the new Universal Champion to close the show.
WWE Universe is buzzing with the result speculations for Extreme Rules, but if these things indeed pan out, Summer(Slam) is going to be really hot this year.
How do you think SummerSlam will play out? Let us know in the comments below!
