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WWE Extreme Rules 2014

Adapt or perish, that is evolution

WWE 2K19 reminds us to never say never, and that reminded us of the dream match between The Shield and Evolution which laid down the template for how it should be done.

Every WWE pay-per-view of 2014 graded

WWE had an up and down year in 2014 but how did its pay-per-view shows hold up throughout the year? Let's go back and look at how each event was graded, shall we?

WWE 2014 year in review (May): Bryan's injury woes

Looking back on the year that was for WWE in 2014. Up next: May, which saw Daniel Bryan's time in the sun draw to a close thanks to an unfortunate injury and WWE go all extreme.

WWE Extreme Rules draws 107,000 buys on PPV

Traditional pay-per-view is now unsurprisingly pretty much dead for WWE in the United States, after only 30,000 homes bought Extreme Rules in their home market, and likely will be worldwide by the end of 2015. So long live the WWE Network!

Match Times: Extreme Rules 2014 Edition

Here is a breakdown of the Extreme Rules 2014 special event with a detailed look at exactly how much time each match was given.

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The Wyatt Family are still the bad guys

Perhaps you disagree with the way the story is being told but John Cena is still the hero and The Wyatt Family are still the bad guys coming out of "Extreme Rules", despite many opinions to the contrary.

Seth Rollins is a crazy person

Watch a fan shot video of Seth Rollins insane jump from the stands at WWE "Extreme Rules" last night (Sun., May 4, 2014) in New Jersey. This man is incredible.

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Reinventing the steel cage match

Here's a wild idea to reinvent the steel cage match after years of WWE booking it to lose its intended meaning.

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"No more questions ... we go."

It just works.

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The night John Cena turned heel

One fan argues that John Cena actually turned heel at WWE "Extreme Rules" last night (May 4, 2014) in New Jersey.

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Jim Ross reviews Extreme Rules, pretty much agrees with everyone else

Thought the cage match was a little too long. Also, didn't like all the outside interference inside the cage. WWE worked very hard to protect Cena's image when it's strong enough to sustain a loss ...
From his blog at J.R.'s Place.

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The Audacity of Disbelief: On Cena, and Superman

Despite the frequent comparison, John Cena is no Superman. And having Bray Wyatt pull out all of his scary tricks in one feud with the Cenation leader isn't helping him become a lasting, Lex Luthor-type villain for WWE, either.

Extreme Rules recap & reactions: In his hands

A complete recap and reactions to the "Extreme Rules" event last night (Sun., May 4, 2014) at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It was not a great night for WWE.

Cageside Live podcast returns after Extreme Rules

The Cageside Live podcast returns tonight (May 4, 2014) at 11:15 p.m. ET immediately following "Extreme Rules" with a full review of the show, featuring Evolution vs. The Shield, Bray Wyatt vs. John Cena, and more. Join us, won't you?

WWE Extreme Rules results & live match coverage

Get complete results and live coverage of every match on tonight's (May 4, 2014) WWE "Extreme Rules" special event from New Jersey, featuring Evolution vs. The Shield, Daniel Bryan vs. Kane, John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt, and more!

What was 'Match of the Night' at Extreme Rules?

"Extreme Rules" is in the books tonight (Sun., May 4, 2014) from East Rutherford, New Jersey, and now it's time for you to decide what match on the card was the best of the night. Come vote now!

Extreme Rules: Bryan pins Kane to retain title

Daniel Bryan pinned Kane to retain his WWE world heavyweight title in the main event of tonight's (May 4, 2014) "Extreme Rules" event in New Jersey.

Wyatt wins, Cena loses, but not really

Bray Wyatt won his steel cage match with John Cena with the help of a creepy young boy at tonight's (May 4, 2014) Extreme Rules event in New Jersey.

The Shield beat Evolution when Reigns pins Batista

Roman Reigns pinned Batista to give The Shield the win over Evolution at tonight's (May 4, 2014) "Extreme Rules" event in New Jersey. It was an AWESOME match.

Barrett wins Intercontinental title from Big E

Bad News Barrett is your new Intercontinental champion after defeating Big E at tonight's (May 4, 2014) "Extreme Rules" event in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Extreme Rules match preview: Evolution vs. Shield

Evolution has reformed and they will battle The Shield at tonight's (May 4, 2014) "Extreme Rules" event in New Jersey. Here's your preview for the match.

Extreme Rules 2014 match preview: Bryan vs. Kane

The champ barely had time to celebrate before Stephanie McMahon unleashed a demon with connections to The Authority and Bryan's past. Once The Beard's bride was attacked, it was personal. Now, it can only be settled under EXTREME RULES!

Extreme Rules 2014 viewing guide

All the information you need to know on how to digest tonight's (Sun., May 4, 2014) "Extreme Rules" event from the IZOD Center in New Jersey, featuring Evolution vs. The Shield, John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt, Daniel Bryan vs. Kane, and much, much more!

Extreme Rules Match Preview: Cena vs. Wyatt

This is the rematch! John Cena takes on Bray Wyatt in a steel cage tonight (May 4, 2014) at Extreme Rules in New Jersey and, well, there's a whole lot of issues at play here. Let's get you up to date on the feud.

Extreme Rules live stream: Free preview show

Watch the free live stream of the "Extreme Rules" preview show tonight (Sun., May 4, 2014) at 7:50 p.m. ET from the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Batista going on hiatus from WWE soon

If you just can't manage to do like Batista tells you and DEAL WITH IT in regards to his presence on WWE television here's some good news: He'll be going on hiatus soon enough.

Extreme Rules match preview: Paige vs. Tamina

The new champ has brought a bigger spotlight to the Divas division. To keep it there, she and a fellow legacy wrestler will have to deliver on the big stage of WWE's first special event.

WWE Extreme Rules predictions & preview

How will the latest WWE special event play out? We've got staff predictions for each and every match on the "Extreme Rules" card for tomorrow night's (Sun., May 4, 2014) event right here!

Extreme Rules match preview: Cesaro/RVD/Swagger

Cesaro became a Paul Heyman guy, angering his former manager and tag partner. Then everybody got mixed up with an ECW original, costing them all in the Intercontinental title tournament, and netting us this triple threat.

Extreme Rules match preview: Rusev vs. Woods/Truth

Two good guys team up to take down a monster. But when they haven't had much success against him together or alone, what hope do they have to not end up CRUSHed?

Extreme Rules 2014 match preview: WeeLC

Step ladders and children's furniture may not scream 'Extreme', but they'll be asked to set the tone for 'Extreme Rules' - along with a couple of little people. One of whom will be dressed like a bull. Pro wrestling everybody!

WWE Extreme Rules 2014 match card previews!

Breaking down the 2014 edition of "Extreme Rules", with complete previews for every advertised match on the card. The show will feature Daniel Bryan vs. Kane, Bray Wyatt vs. John Cena in a steel cage, Evolution vs. The Shield and more!

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