In the evening's main event, the Great Khali would challenge John Cena for the WWE title for the second consecutive month. Edge, always the ultimate opportunist, escaped the barbaric bout with his title in tow and just out of the reach of "The Animal". The most hated star on the roster, he was the centerpiece of a SmackDown brand that had been dominated by Batista in the two years prior to their steel cage match at One Night Stand. World Heavyweight champion and "Rated R Superstar" Edge was enjoying a role as the top villain in WWE. In a street fight, Lashley would put an end to his issues with McMahon once and for all as he defeated the owner of World Wrestling Entertainment, despite interference from Shane McMahon and Umaga. Vince McMahon had "won" the ECW title from Bobby Lashley at April's Backlash and feuded with the young upstart throughout the spring. ![]() So which Extreme Rules and One Night Stand events rank as the best? Which are considered the worst?Īll results taken from the Pro Wrestling Illustrated Almanac 2013.Ĭontinuing stories from April's then record-setting WrestleMania 23, One Night Stand featured the WWE, World Heavyweight and ECW titles on the line in three very unique matches. ![]() As is the case with all shows, some are better than others. What fans do know is that Extreme Rules, and its predecessor One Night Stand, have provided a number of hardcore, extreme and memorable moments for WWE fans. While this year's card features a number of potential show-stealing bouts, no one knows for sure just how good (or bad) it will ultimately be. And Alberto Del Rio and Jack Swagger will likely utilize their trademark submission holds to force the other to utter the words "I quit." John Cena will have to overcome a heel injury and a Last Man Standing stipulation in order to retain his WWE title against Ryback. This year, Triple H and Brock Lesnar will look to bring their rivalry to its conclusion inside the confines of a steel cage. ![]() Extreme Rules is the one pay-per-view each year in which the WWE rule book is set aside in favor of hard-hitting, punishing and violent matchups featuring the top Superstars on the roster.
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