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WWE Extreme Rules is in the books and there are very few bad things that we can honestly say about it. Despite the fact that the PPV went at least half an hour more than it should have, there was very little to complain about thanks to the quality of matches and moments.
Sure, fans weren't exactly happy at the end when Brock Lesnar cashed in his MITB briefcase, but it did lead to a huge moment and it will likely lead to a huge SummerSlam main event.
But we're not talking about SummerSlam 2019 right now. We're talking about WWE Extreme Rules 2019 and the superstars who thrived and those who didn't. The good thing really is that there were far more superstars who benefitted and looked good than there were that looked bad. Here is a comprehensive list of the flops and hits from WWE Extreme Rules 2019.
#4. Flopped: Samoa Joe
Being a TNA guy who constantly challenges for big titles is great, but one can't help but feel a bit frustrated about the position that Samoa Joe is currently in. Sure, he was never expected to beat Kofi Kingston in the first place, but it seems as though Samoa Joe's role is to be a jobber to the stars.
Ultimately, he always ends up falling short on the big occasion and that has been the story of Joe and World titles in WWE, whether it's against Brock Lesnar, AJ Styles or even Kofi Kingston.
It's obvious that WWE knows Samoa Joe's credibility and his insane ability to rebuild it even after multiple damaging losses. Even with Joe not expected to win, it seems clear that his role in WWE going forward will be the top star who challenges for big titles but never wins.
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#5. Didn't flop: The Undertaker
The Undertaker really went out of his way to right the wrong that was Super ShowDown. It would be understandable to say that he had a chip on his shoulder after the disaster of the Goldberg match, but he really proved that and more at WWE Extreme Rules 2019.
Roman Reigns turned out to be a fantastic partner for The Undertaker, with both of them teaming up well to defeat Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre. The Undertaker also looked better than ever, being essentially botch-free in the match and adding to it in a really positive way.
Granted, Roman Reigns did do the heavy lifting for the team, but for the first time in a while, The Undertaker really held his own. One can only wonder how the Goldberg match would have influenced The Phenom to perform better. He certainly made up for it.
Also read: 5 reasons why The Undertaker vs Drew McIntyre will happen at SummerSlam 2019
#3. Flopped: Nikki Cross
Bayley may have been the champion in the match, but she was a side character in the Alexa Bliss-Nikki Cross story. Despite being the one who earned the title shot for Alexa Bliss, she also happened to be the one to lose it, as Bayley hit her with an elbow drop for the win.
As a whole, it wasn't a particularly great showing for Cross. It wasn't too bad either but definitely one of the weaker ones of the night.
#4. Didn't flop: Bayley
Bayley really feels renewed in 2019. After her victory, one can only hope that she has a fresh challenger for SummerSlam. She's clearly done with Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross and that should be it from that storyline.
Bayley looked absolutely great and it was another solid night for her, furthering her own momentum in 2019. Hopefully, bigger and better things are waiting for her.
#2. Flopped: Dolph Ziggler
WWE Extreme Rules 2019 turned out to be a rather humiliating night for Dolph Ziggler, as he was squashed in a mere 16-seconds by Kevin Owens via a stunner.
Dolph Ziggler has about zero momentum now and this was a huge blow, likely even writing him off WWE TV. His presence is unfortunately not as impactful and the fact that he keeps losing gives him lesser credibility by the day.
Also read: 5 reasons why Kevin Owens defeated Dolph Ziggler in 16 seconds at Extreme Rules 2019
#3. Didn't flop: Kevin Owens
Kevin Owens' face turn was legitimised in a big way with his 16-second win over Dolph Ziggler. He's been on fire with his latest face turn and his epic promos and the quick win certainly created a shock factor.
His post-match promo was essentially a verbal middle finger to Shane McMahon and it was absolutely incredible. Owens looked like a huge star when it was all said and done.
#1. Flopped: Baron Corbin
Baron Corbin was probably the least-deserving Universal Championship contender of all time. He's been getting chance after chance despite losing clean and he never really looks good in defeat either.
Also read: 5 astonishing things you missed at Extreme Rules 2019
He did create quite the shockwave when he hit Becky Lynch with The End of Days, but even with the shock factor, it was another rather underwhelming performance from him. The match itself was quite entertaining, however.
#2. Didn't flop: Aleister Black
When you get "This is awesome" chants early on in a match, then you know you're doing something right. Aleister Black has been sitting back since WrestleMania 35, with Cesaro being the first one to step up to his challenge and pick a fight with him.
As expected, the match delivered in a big way and Aleister Black won clean, looking like an absolute star in the process.
Also read: 5 reasons why AJ Styles became United States Champion again at WWE Extreme Rules 2019
#1. Didn't flop: Braun Strowman
Hopefully, Braun Strowman's victory over Bobby Lashley at WWE Extreme Rules 2019 is the start of something big again for Braun Strowman. Our very own Tom Colohue reported that Paul Heyman wants to give a monster push to Strowman, believing that he's suited to his vision of the programming.
Strowman is a valuable asset anywhere and it's hard to forget the fact that just last year, he was once the hottest star in the entire company. His match against Bobby Lashley not only exceeded expectations, but the fact that Lashley looked great even in defeat meant that the match was executed perfectly.
It was an all-out brawl between two titans of the ring and Braun Strowman narrowly walked out with a victory, looking like a big star in the process. We believe that this will be the start of another push for The Monster Among Men.
