Extreme Rules Results: Bizarre finish to main event; Former Women's Champion returns

The New Day kicked off Extreme Rules and was followed by AJ Styles and Omos, as well as Bobby Lashley, their opponents for the night. The kickoff show saw Liv Morgan defeat Carmella among other shenanigans.

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The New Day vs. AJ Styles, Omos & Bobby Lashley at Extreme Rules

AJ kicked off the first match of Extreme Rules with Xavier Woods in the ring. Styles locked in a calf crusher early but Woods managed to reach the bottom rope. Kofi was tagged in and AJ took him down with a botched chop block before Styles asked for Big E to tag in.

The WWE Champion came in and took AJ down before Lashley was tagged in. Lashley started unloading on the WWE champ before Big E took him to the corner and the New Day isolated The All Mighty and started stomping on him in the corner.

Lashley was sent outside the ring before AJ and Omos made sure the match went back to the ring by cornering the New Day. Lashley hit a Spear on Kingston before tagging in Omos.

Omos was dominating in the ring and knocked Kofi around before hitting the Stalling Vertical Suplex for a near slam. AJ came back in before Lashley wiped Big E out off the apron by sending him into the barricades and steel steps.

Kofi was alone and both Woods and E were down at ringside before he managed to fight off Lashley but was taken to their corner where The All Mighty took back control at Extreme Rules.

Woods came back and got the tag before getting a near fall on Lashley. Big E was back on the apron and Styles was legal. E pushed Lashley and Omos off the apron before getting a splash on AJ.

Big E got a near fall off a sit-up powerbomb before hitting a combined finisher with Kofi on AJ for another close-call at Extreme Rules.

The New Day vs. AJ Styles, Omos & Bobby Lashley at Extreme Rules (contd...)

Lashley broke the pin attempt and dragged AJ to their corner to force a tag as Extreme Rules continued. Lashley went for a Spear through the ropes but Woods dodged it and Bobby crashed outside on the floor.

Back in the ring, Lashley was going for the spear but AJ stole the tag from him. Lashley ran in the ring and speared Styles before Big E caught him with the Big Ending for the win.

Result: The New Day def. AJ Styles, Omos & Bobby Lashley

Grade: B+

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The Usos (c) vs. Street Profits - SmackDown Tag Team Title match at Extreme Rules

Jimmy and Dawkins started off the match in the ring and The Usos took control early before Montez was tagged in and sent Jimmy and Jey off the apron and out of the ring with the help of Dawkins.

Back in the ring, The Usos hung Ford on the ropes before hitting a backdrop on the floor. The Champions were trying to keep Ford from making the tag but he managed to take Jey down before crawling to make it to Dawkins.

The Usos (c) vs. Street Profits - SmackDown Tag Team Title match at Extreme Rules (contd...)

Dawkins tagged in as Extreme Rules continued and took both The Usos to either corner before hitting a bulldog. Jimmy sent Angelo outside but he caught the former off the dive before the crowd chanted 'we want tables'.

Dawkins got a near fall off a superplex-neckbreaker combo before The Usos hit him with a double-team move. The Usos got a close count before they took Dawkins outside and sent him into the barricades.

Ford came in with a dive to the outside to make the save before getting a splash but the pin was broken. Jey and Jimmy teamed up on Ford for a double superkick and the double Usos splash to pick up the win.

Result: The Usos def. Street Profits to retain the SmackDown Tag Team Titles

The Usos retained their titles after a long match at Extreme Rules

Grade: B

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Backstage at Extreme Rules, Bobby Lashley called Big E 'chicken s**t' and challenged him to a title match tomorrow night on RAW.

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Charlotte (c) vs. Alexa Bliss - RAW Women's Title Match at Extreme Rules

Charlotte was dominating in the ring early on at Extreme Rules and hit a backbreaker on Alexa before locking in a surfboard submission. Alexa used her mind games to distract the champ and hit a dropkick.

Alexa was caught in a stretch but managed to reverse it with a hurricanrana. Bliss went for a baseball slide but Charlotte caught her and sent the challenger into the barricades as the match continued.

Flair got the Natural Selection before nearly rolling Alexa up for the three-count. Alexa kept kicking out before Flair went for the moonsault. However, Bliss dodged it and got the sunset bomb for a near fall.

Charlotte was down in the ring and Alexa tried for a Twisted Bliss but Flair dodged it. They traded pins before The Queen snatched Lilly from the corner and used the doll as a distraction to hit a big boot and the Natural Selection for the win.

Result: Charlotte def. Alexa Bliss to retain the RAW Women's title

Flair taunted Alexa after the match and destroyed Lilly. Alexa was furious and unloaded on Flair, sending her out of the ring.

Flair countered and sent Bliss into the apron and over the announcer's desk before Extreme Rules continued.

Grade: B+

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Alexa was absolutely devastated about Lilly and started weeping in the ring at Extreme Rules before the crowd chanted 'thank you, Lilly'. Alexa was foaming in the mouth and walked backstage as Extreme Rules went on.

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Damian Priest (c) vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Sheamus - United States Title Match at Extreme Rules

Sheamus wiped out Jeff Hardy with a knee strike and sent him outside right off the bat before taking on Damian in the ring. Priest and The Celtic Warrior were fighting at ringside when Jeff came in with a dive and took the champ out.

Hardy took out Sheamus too before Priest dived on top of both his opponents, taking them out. Hardy took the Broken Arrow before Sheamus dragged Priest out of the ring by his feet and sent him into the ring post outside.

Back in the ring, Hardy took the Irish Curse Backbreaker and Priest took the chops on the ropes. Hardy returned for an atomic drop-dropkick combo before hitting the Whisper in the Wind for a near fall on Sheamus.

Damian Priest (c) vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Sheamus - United States title match at Extreme Rules (contd...)

Hardy took an Alabama Slam before Sheamus locked in the cloverleaf on him at Extreme Rules. Priest came back in and attacked Sheamus before taking the White Noise.

Hardy hit the Twist of Fate and reversed the Reckoning and took the champ out. Hardy went up top but Sheamus dropped him before going for a dive himself on Priest.

Damian hit Sheamus with a chokeslam before Hardy interrupted the pin with a Swanton Bomb on them both. Priest took a knee to the face before Hardy nearly pinned him. Sheamus hit the Brogue Kick on Hardy but Damian sneaked up on him and rolled Sheamus over for the win!

Result: Damian Priest def. Jeff Hardy & Sheamus to retain the United States title

Damian retained his title after a hard-fought match on Extreme Rules!

Grade: B+

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Big E was backstage at Extreme Rules and fired back at Bobby Lashley, accepting his challenge for the WWE Title on RAW tomorrow.

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Becky Lynch (c) vs. Bianca Belair - SmackDown Women's Title match at Extreme Rules

Becky nearly took the KOD right off the bat before the champ went for the Disarmher at Extreme Rules. Belair hit a powerslam and a splash for a near fall before sending Becky out of the ring.

Belair hit a vertical suplex before Becky grabbed her by the ponytail and tried to pull her down. Bianca got a near fall off a spinebuster before hitting a huge fallaway slam.

Bianca went for the finish but Becky locked in the Disarmher. Bianca reached the ropes with her feet to break the hold before hitting a leg drop in the corner. Bianca blocked the Manhandle slam but was locked in the Disarmher once more.

Bianca was caught in the hold but still managed to lift Becky to the KOD position. However, Sasha Banks ran into the ring and attacked Bianca, ending the match in a DQ.

Result: D.N.F - Becky Lynch retained the SmackDown Women's Title

Becky tried to talk to Banks but she attacked her as well and took her out with the Backstabber as Extreme Rules went on.

Grade: A

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Roman Reigns (c) vs. 'The Demon' Finn Balor - Universal Championship match at Extreme Rules

Balor went for Roman's legs as the match started and Reigns hit a Samoan Drop on the Demon at Extreme Rules. Roman grabbed a Kendo Stick from under the ring but the Demon came up with four Kendo Sticks taped together and beat the champ with it instead.

Balor was hit with a running knee before Reigns went for a steel chair and smashed his opponent with it. Balor managed to take the champ down and stomp on him, before sending him outside and into the steel steps.

Roman hit a drive-by on the apron as Balor was bringing a table into the ring. The match spilled over to the crowd and Roman dropped Balor onto the kickoff show desk.

Balor hit a crossbody from on top of the glass desk and through another table before they headed back to the ring. Balor set up the table before Roman slammed him through it but The Demon still managed to kick out of the pin attempt at Extreme Rules!

Roman Reigns (c) vs. 'The Demon' Finn Balor - Universal Championship match at Extreme Rules (contd...)

Roman hit a superman punch and Balor still kicked out of it as Extreme Rules went on. Heyman got Reigns fired up before The Demon came back with a sling blade. Reigns hit a spear and nearly got pinned but Balor kicked out with a low blow.

Balor dropkicked Reigns out of the ring before hitting a dive on him. Back in the ring, Balor hit the Coup de Grace but The Usos broke up the pin and hit double superkicks on the Demon.

The Usos got a table but Balor countered their slam and took Jey Uso with a powerbomb through the announce desk. Roman hit a spear off the distraction and sent Balor through the barricades.

The lights started flashing red and the Demon's heartbeat was heard on the speakers as Balor rose up and hit Roman with a steel chair and sent him through the table.

The Demon set up for the finish and was about to hit it when the ropes broke and Balor fell from the top, hurting his knee. Roman used the opportunity to hit a spear and pick up the win!

Result: Roman Reigns def. 'The Demon' Finn Balor to retain the Universal Championship

The universal title match at Extreme Rules had a shocking finish!

Grade: A+

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PPV grade: A

We got a number of title matches and the return of the Boss, Sasha Banks at Extreme Rules tonight. Big E was challenged to a title match by Lashley on RAW tomorrow night while Alexa Bliss lost Lilly.