WWE Extreme Rules preview

Here are my predictions for the 2014 WWE Extreme Rules PPV. Be sure to also check back for Extreme Rules 2014 results and review coverage on May 5th.

The Shield vs. Evolution

This has the potential to be AWESOME. Since there is already a steel cage match, we're obviously not getting a War Games stipulation, but hey, that can come down the line. I expect this to just be something simple like a Street Fight. One way or another, it'll be cool. I would be utterly shocked if this is not the match of the night and not one of the best matches of the year, as well. Evolution will win this one but the feud will go on with a lot of single matches.

WWE World Heavyweight Championship [Extreme Rules Match]: Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Kane

Good feud so far for both wrestlers. I guess that nobody really believes that Kane can win the title. Daniel Bryan will retain his title.

[Steel Cage Match] John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt

A steel cage match makes sense, though it isn't exactly the most exciting match that these two can have between each other. Something where the weapons are actually involved could have led to a better outcome, and I hope that they don't look back and see that this turned out to be the same quality or worse than their WrestleMania encounter. Obviously, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan are going to end up playing a part in the match despite this cage. It always happens. I´m hoping Wyatt wins and doesn't look like a chump in the process.

Divas Championship: Paige (c) vs. Tamina Snuka

Tamina won a #1 contender's match to get a shot at the title, but that victory will end up being pointless by the end of Extreme Rules. There's no way Paige drops the title here, as it would kill her credibility right of the bat. Paige may get her ass handed to her by Tamina, or this could end up being a more even match than I'm expecting. By the end of it, though, Paige will walk out with the title, whether it's from her Paige Turner, Scorpion Cross Lock, or just a simple roll-up. Paige retain her title.

Handicap Match: Alexander Rusev vs. R-Truth & Xavier Woods

This will do nothing for Rusev and hurt Xavier Woods, who has done nothing so far in general. I don't really get why WWE is bothering to do this match, as it means something else that is more deserving will not end up being able to fit on the card. Russev will win by submission.

Intercontinental Championship: Big E (c) vs. Bad News Barrett

I was betting my chips on Cesaro winning the Intercontinental Championship #1 contender's tournament. Whether it's Barrett or Cesaro, though, Big E is probably going to lose. Without a doubt, he has more of a chance of dropping it to Cesaro than Barrett, but even against Barrett, Big E is not who I'm going to assume will be victorious. Big E will lose his title to Barrett.

Cesaro vs. Rob Vam Dam vs. Jack Swagger

I think I would have held off on the RVD inclusion and done a singles match between Swagger and Cesaro. Cesaro will win this match - because he is a Paul Heyman guy. Maybe Swagger and RVD will feud after this ppy or Swagger will get a new tag partner. Who cares... I´m not. Cesaro wins.

[Pre-Show] WeeLC Match: El Torito vs. Hornswoggle

Oh dear - who really cares about this one. El Torito will win.

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