Major changes for WWE Extreme Rules, Daniel Bryan to be pulled?, Smackdown Note
- It was mentioned on last night’s RAW by announcers Michael Cole & JBL that the scheduled match between Bad News Barrett and Daniel Bryan for the Intercontinental title is in jeopardy, owing to Bryan’s health.
- As revealed on RAW by Triple H, Kane will ‘guard’ the cage for the WWE World Heavyweight title match at Extreme Rules. Luke Harper and Dean Ambrose are also set to battle it out in a Chicago Street Fight, while the tag match will take place on the pre-show. The New Day defeated Sin Cara & Kalisto to earn the right to face Cesaro & Kidd for the tag championships at Extreme Rules.
Below is the updated card for Extreme Rules:
Steel Cage Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Title
Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins
Guardian of the Gate: Kane
The RKO is banned.
Russian Chain Match for the WWE United States Title
Rusev vs. John Cena
WWE Intercontinental Title Match
Bad News Barrett vs. Daniel Bryan
WWE Divas Title Match
Paige vs. Nikki Bella
Kiss Me Arse Match
Sheamus vs. Dolph Ziggler
Last Man Standing Match
Big Show vs. Roman Reigns
Chicago Street Fight
Luke Harper vs. Dean Ambrose
Kickoff Pre-show: WWE Tag Team Title Match
The New Day vs. Cesaro and Tyson Kidd