John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Extreme Rules (2012) from Chicago, IL as Brock Lesnar returns from the UFC to face John Cena in an Extreme Rules match.
They discuss the unique MMA-influenced presentation of Lesnar’s return, the shocking violence within the match during the PG Era, and the resulting controversy surrounding its outcome.
Also: CM Punk and Chris Jericho engage in a Chicago Street Fight, Daniel Bryan attempts to avenge his 18-second WrestleMania loss to Sheamus in a 2-out-of-3 Falls Match, and Cody Rhodes vs. Big Show in a Tables Match with an awful finish.
Plus, news and notes from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter in April 2012.
This subject was chosen by Espresso Executive Producer, David Porges.
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WWE Extreme Rules
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Chicago, Illinois at Allstate Arena
- Extreme Rules Match: Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena
- WWE Divas Championship: Nikki Bella (c) vs. Layla
- WWE Heavyweight Championship – Chicago Street Fight: CM Punk (c) vs. Chris Jericho
- Ryback vs. Aaron Relic & Jay Hatton
- World Heavyweight Champion – 2-out-of-3 Falls Match: Sheamus (c) vs. Daniel Bryan
- Intercontinental Championship – Tables Match: Big Show (c) vs. Cody Rhodes
- Dolph Ziggler vs. Brodus Clay
- Falls Count Anywhere: Randy Orton vs. Kane
Watch this event on WWE Network (account required): https://network.wwe.com/video/70427
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