Viper beats Ryback and Reigns to secure Rollins showdown
Tuesday 7 April 2015 11:30, UK
Randy Orton earned an Extreme Rules showdown with WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins by winning a Triple Threat Match on Raw.
The Viper edged Roman Reigns and Ryback during the main event in Texas, flooring the latter with an RKO after Reigns had been taken out of commission by a pair of KO Punches from Big Show.
Orton will now get the chance to become a 13-time world champion when he tackles Rollins, the man he beat at WrestleMania 31, live on Sky Sports Box Office on Sunday, April 26.
The Apex Predator, Reigns and Ryback had been involved in warm-up matches prior to their big bout, besting Kane, Big Show and Luke Harper respectively, but champion Rollins also donned his in-ring gear in The Lone Star State.
The Aerialist saw off the spirited challenge of Newcastle-born NXT graduate Neville – but only after assistance from his hired help, Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury aka J&J Security.
Rollins appeared on the verge of defeat when the Brit lined him up for the Red Arrow but Noble and Mercury’s intervention allowed the former Shield man to Curb Stomp the high-flyer, pin him and then Curb Stomp him again.
Elsewhere, John Cena successfully defended his United States Championship in a clash with Stardust; a resurgent Sheamus Brogue Kicked his way to victory over Mark Henry; and the athletic tandem of Paige and Naomi conquered The Bella Twins.
Plus, Lucha Dragons pair Sin Cara and Kalisto proved too sprightly for The New Day’s Big E and Xavier Woods, and The Miz secured a sneaky win over assistant-turned-enemy Damien Mizdow by grabbing his rival’s tights.
Daniel Bryan, meanwhile, learned that he will defend the Intercontinental Championship he grabbed at WrestleMania against former titlist Bad News Barrett at Extreme Rules.
WWE Extreme Rules will be shown on Sky Sports Box Office (channel 491) and Sky Sports HD Box Office (channel 492) at 1am on Sunday, April 26 (Mon morning).
WWE Extreme Rules will be repeated on Sky Sports Box Office (channel 491) BUT NOT Sky Sports HD Box Office (channel 492) between 9am, Monday, April 27 and 9pm, Wednesday, April 29.
Repeat showings will last for three hours, with the final showing STARTING at 9pm on Wed, April 29.
The event is priced at £14.95 for UK customers, €21.95 for viewers in the Republic of Ireland.
Viewers can call 08442 410 888 from Friday, April 10 to book WWE Extreme Rules. (There may be an additional charge for telephone bookings).
You can also book WWE Extreme Rules online from Friday, April 10 by visiting this link: https://my.sky.com/orderboxoffice/
Cable customers should contact their local cable operator.
