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REWIND-A-WAI #157: WWE Extreme Rules (2012) POST Wrestling
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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.
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
Next time on Rewind-A-Wai: NJPW G1 Climax 23: Day 4 (2013)
https://archive.org/details/NJPW.G1.CLIMAX.23.Day4.x264WYW_201308/NJPW.G1.CLIMAX.23.Day4.x264-WYW.mp4
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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.
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
Next time on Rewind-A-Wai: NJPW G1 Climax 23: Day 4 (2013)
https://archive.org/details/NJPW.G1.CLIMAX.23.Day4.x264WYW_201308/NJPW.G1.CLIMAX.23.Day4.x264-WYW.mp4
Check out the Rewind-A-Wai Archives for all patrons: https://www.postwrestling.com/category/podcasts/postwrestlingcafe/raw/
Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe
Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com
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