Pop open a Mountain Dew and do a kickflip over a guard rail because it’s time for WWE’s July PPV, Extreme Rules. However, unlike what was considered “extreme” during the ’00s, this event will feature some crazy stipulations, see competitors hit each other with weapons, and more. This year’s event has been branded “the Horror Show,” so expect the unexpected.
The PPV will be taking place at WWE’s Performance Center in Florida, as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the company to stop performing in arenas in front of thousands of fans. Depending on where you live in the world, this show will air at a reasonable hour or super-early in the morning. Check out the start times below.
Start time:
- 4 PM PT
- 6 PM CT
- 7 PM ET
- 12 AM BST (July 20)
- 9 AM AEST (July 20)
If you’re looking to watch the event, you’ll have to sign up for the WWE Network. The streaming service allows users to watch old episodes of Raw, Smackdown, and more–including PPVs. Additionally, you can stream PPVs live, and it’s honestly the best way to watch them as you’re paying $10 a month compared to $35 and upward per PPV.
The match card is interesting, to say the least. Either Rey Mysterio or Seth Rollins will lose an eye in the Eye for an Eye Match–which GameSpot’s Wrestle Buddies find very silly. Braun Strowman will take on Bray Wyatt–not the Fiend–in a swamp battle near the Wyatt compound. Additionally, there are numerous title matches happening during the evening. Check out the match card below.
Match card:
- New Day vs. Cesaro & Shinsuke Nakamura – Tables Match for Smackdown Tag Team Championship
- Apollo Crews (c) vs. MVP – United States Championship
- Rey Mysterio vs. Seth Rollins – Eye for an Eye Match
- Bayley (c) vs. Nikki Cross – Smackdown Women’s Championship
- Asuka (c) vs. Sasha Banks – Raw Women’s Championship
- Drew McIntyre vs. Dolph Ziggler – WWE Championship
- Braun Strowman vs. Bray Wyatt – Wyatt Swamp Fight
Below, you’ll find live coverage of the event as it happens, and if you’re looking for something else to add to your life, check out GameSpot’s weekly podcast Wrestle Buddies. Each week, Mat Elfring and Chris E. Hayner talk about the fun side of wrestling, from silly gimmicks to their favorite PPVs. Also, they occasionally interview wrestlers. New episodes arrive every Thursday, and you can check it out on Spotify, Stitcher, and Apple Podcasts.
Kickoff Show
The Kickoff show for Extreme Rules begins at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET
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