WWE Extreme Rules 2017: Predictions, Match Card For ‘Monday Night Raw’ PPV

WWE’s next pay-per-view is set for Sunday night in Baltimore with Extreme Rules 2017. It will exclusively feature wrestlers from the “Monday Night Raw” roster.

Six matches are on the Extreme Rules card, and the main event will determine the No.1 contender for Brock Lesnar’s WWE Universal Championship. Below are predictions for every match at the event.

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Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. Finn Bálor vs. Bray Wyatt vs. Samoa Joe (Extreme Rules Fatal-5-Way Universal Title No. 1 Contender’s Match)

Reigns is really the only superstar that has no chance in this match. The winner is expected to face Lesnar at the Great Balls of Fire PPV on July 9, and Reigns vs. Lesnar would only happen at SummerSlam or WrestleMania. Wyatt probably wasn’t in WWE’s plans for a feud with Lesnar before Braun Strowman got hurt, and Joe’s victory Monday indicates he likely won’t score a pinfall Sunday. That leaves Rollins and Balor, and as good as the former WWE Champion is, WWE seems prepared to give Balor the push at the moment. He probably won’t beat Lesnar when he gets his shot, but Balor could leave the match an even bigger star if it’s done right.

Prediction: Finn Balor

Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz (if Ambrose is disqualified, he will lose the Intercontinental Title)

The stipulation seems to indicate that if someone attacks The Miz, then Ambrose will lose his title. If that indeed is the case, Maryse or even Elias Samson will probably interfere and help The Miz regain the belt that he had for much of 2016.

Prediction: The Miz

Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley (Kendo Stick on a Pole Match)

WWE probably didn’t give Alexa the title as soon as she arrived on “Monday Night Raw” just so she could lose it right away. The stipulation means there will be no disqualifications, so don’t be surprised if Alexa cheats, possibly with outside interference from Nia Jax, in order to get the win.

Prediction: Alexa Bliss

Raw Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boyz vs. Cesaro & Sheamus (Steel Cage Match)

Whether it’s in various tag team matches or singles competition, Matt and Jeff Hardy have absolutely dominated Cesaro and Sheamus, beating them at Payback and each week on “Monday Night Raw.” The recent heel turn for Cesaro and Sheamus will mean nothing if they can’t beat the Hardy Boyz at Extreme Rules.

Prediction: Cesaro & Sheamus

WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville vs. Austin Aries (Submission Match)

This marks the third straight pay-per-view in which Neville will defend his belt against Aries. Aries is the most popular cruiserweight in the division, and it makes sense to finally have him win the championship. But Aries' win over Neville Monday could mean that the champ is going to retain. The victory is supposed to make fans think that Aries has what it takes to make Neville tap, but will WWE have it happen twice in a week?

Prediction: Neville

Rich Swann & Sasha Banks vs. Noam Dar & Alicia Fox (Mixed Tag Team Match)

Sasha remains one of the most popular female wrestlers in WWE, and it shouldn’t be too long before she finds herself back in the title picture. The same can’t be said for Fox, who hasn’t sniffed the WWE Raw Women’s Championship since the brand split. Look for Swann and Sasha to get the win as she looks to potentially get another match for the belt by SummerSlam.

Prediction: Rich Swann & Sasha Banks