At WWE Extreme Rules 2015, the latest edition of the company's celebration of gimmick matches, scores promise to be settled and flesh promises to bruise.
Roman Reigns looks to wrap up his rivalry with Big Show by leaving the giant unable to stand. John Cena has to survive a chain-wielding Rusev in order to remain United States champion. Seth Rollins and Randy Orton meet in a match sure to be overrun with The Authority's influence.
The first post-WrestleMania pay-per-view begins at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday. The Allstate Arena, outside of Chicago in Rosemont, Illinois, plays host as WWE hopes chains, cages and splintered Kendo sticks will entice new subscribers to its growing network.
The show's build has been disappointing, but that's exactly what folks were saying before what turned out to be one of the best WrestleManias ever.
At the very least, Extreme Rules offers the novelty of a glut of odd matches. Everything from a Kiss Me Arse bout to Ivan Koloff's favorite contest, the Russian Chain match, will be on tap.
Fans who aren't yet signed up for the WWE Network can watch it all at a rather enticing price.
Live Stream, PPV Info
The WWE Network is free to new subscribers in April. That means that not only can network newbies watch NXT, original specials and theWWE/ECW/WCW pay-per-view archive, but they can watch Extreme Rules as well.
The show will stream live on Apple TV, Kindle Fire, Roku, video game consoles and a variety of other devices.
Fans in places like the United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico and Turkey can now take advantage of the 24/7 streaming service. Canadian viewers can get the network through Rogers Cable and other providers. WWE followers in Germany and Japan are still out of luck.
Check out the network help section on WWE.com to check availability in your country.
With the $0 price tag, it's hard to pass up going the WWE Network route. Still, if you live in an area with limited access to high-speed Internet, cable companies will still carry Extreme Rules.
Suddenlink, Cox Communications and other providers will be happy to take your money. The show will run about $45.
To check viewing options via cable companies in other countries, visitWWE.com's How to Watch section.
Pre-Show
As has become tradition, the tag team division will provide the pre-show entertainment.
Beginning at 7 p.m. ET, a panel will preview the night's biggest matches. The hour-long show will include interviews, recaps and predictions. It all streams for free on the WWE App, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Pheed and Google+.
The in-ring action will feature The New Day challenging Cesaro and Tyson Kidd for the Tag Team Championship.
Kidd and Cesaro have struggled to find a rival after Jey Uso went down with a shoulder injury. The New Day is a surprise pick to face them, as it is moving into heel territory.
Fans have rejected the clap-happy trio with "New Day sucks!" chants. The expectation is that we will continue to see a more aggressive side of Kofi Kingston and company as they slide closer toward the dark side.
They look to dethrone the champs or at least get involved in a feud that keeps them in the spotlight in the coming months.
Match Card
- Roman Reigns vs. Big Show (Last Man Standing)
- Daniel Bryan vs. Bad News Barrett (Intercontinental Championship)
- Dean Ambrose vs. Luke Harper (Chicago Street Fight)
- Nikki Bella vs. Naomi (Divas Championship)
- Dolph Ziggler vs. Sheamus (Kiss Me Arse)
- Rusev vs. John Cena (Russian Chain Match, United States Championship)
- Seth Rollins vs. Randy Orton (RKO is banned, Steel Cage, WWE World Heavyweight Championship)
The Juggernaut vs. The Giant
Reigns' tepid feud with Big Show appears to be coming to a close. What has felt like a placeholder for Reigns has seen him struggle to keep his momentum.
Opposite The World's Largest Athlete, Reigns isn't expected to craft a classic here, but he can make a big statement by knocking the big man around.